roccoschili Chapter 173 I Know Everything
Chapter 173 I Know Everything
In that slightly empty field, Li Chengqian and Mr. Qi were still chatting and laughing. The topic revolved around the fat man from time to time, and the air was filled with a relaxed and humorous atmosphere.
At this time, from the direction of Beizhou City, a group of people were slowly walking towards where they were.
The group of people walked hurriedly, but with a solemn look on their faces.
Seeing this, Zhang Xianhuai subconsciously wanted to send someone to intercept him. His hand was already raised high, and when he was about to swing it down, Li Chengqian calmly waved his hand lightly, interrupting his action.
Li Chengqian's eyes revealed a trace of calmness as he said slowly, "Let them come over. They must have something to say before they die that they want to confide in me."
"When a man is about to die, his words are good."
Qin Biwu hurriedly brought a throne for Li Chengqian, and placed the throne steadily in the middle.
The rest of the people quickly stood on both sides of Li Chengqian. They looked solemn, as if they were attending court.
Li Chengqian sat calmly on the armchair, his back straight, his eyes gazing calmly into the distance, patiently waiting for those people to approach.
It was not until the group was about to arrive at the imperial army camp that Cui Jingming waved his hand slightly, signaling the people behind him to stop.
"You just wait here."
His voice was deep.
"Master, I will go with you."
Li Tong said with anxiety on his face.
Cui Jingming just turned around and glanced at Li Tong indifferently. Li Tong immediately shut his mouth and dared not say anything more.
Li Tong felt a little uneasy.
"Remember what I told you, to work for the welfare of the people. This can also be considered as washing away the mud on my body."
After Cui Jingming finished speaking, he strode towards where Li Chengqian was, leaving everyone with only his back as he walked away and waved goodbye slightly.
Cui Jingming walked forward firmly along the wide avenue in the middle. The generals on both sides of the road stared at him intently with burning eyes.
Cui Jingming looked fearless, his steps were steady and powerful, step by step, he finally arrived in front of Li Chengqian.
This was the first time Cui Jingming saw Li Chengqian in person. He was slightly stunned and a ripple of emotion arose in his heart.
Li Chengqian, who was so young, sat there calmly, staring at him quietly.
After a brief moment of daze, Cui Jingming slowly knelt down, kowtowed respectfully to Li Chengqian, and said loudly: "Cui Jingming, the head of the Cui family, a criminal of the Tang Dynasty, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"
Li Chengqian looked down coldly at Cui Jingming below him, but suddenly a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He said, "Head of the Cui family, Cui Jingming?"
"Why did you call me Your Majesty today?"
"I heard that you weren't like this before. Didn't you always call me a tyrant? Why is your attitude so completely different now that we're meeting?"
Cui Jingming did not respond to Li Chengqian's words immediately, but stood up from the ground calmly.
Qin Ruzhao, who was standing by, saw this and immediately his eyes widened with anger. He shouted, "You daring traitor! How dare you get up when His Majesty hasn't told you to?"
As he spoke, Qin Ruzhao was about to swing the spear in his hand, as if to break Cui Jingming's knee.
At this moment, Li Chengqian's voice came calmly: "As summoned, step back!"
Qin Ruzhao looked at Cui Jingming reluctantly. Although he was a little indignant, he still stepped aside as he was told, but his eyes were still staring at him.
Cui Jingming stood there, neither humble nor arrogant. His eyes were sincere, and he looked at Li Chengqian seriously and said, "Your Majesty, I am not kneeling to you, I am kneeling to all the people in the world."
"My Cui family committed the heinous crime of treason and collaborating with the enemy, causing the tragic deaths of many innocent people. This is truly unforgivable."
"My Cui family is truly sorry to all the people in this world!"
When Li Chengqian heard what Cui Jingming said, he was stunned at first, and then he couldn't help laughing.
"Do you think that your Cui family has committed such a monstrous mistake, and that you can wipe it all out simply by bowing to the people of the world?"
Cui Jingming shook his head gently and said calmly, "Of the five surnames and seven clan heads, I am the only one left alive in this world."
"I have ordered the main branch of my Cui family to be buried with the people."
"As for those who escaped earlier, I believe Your Majesty should be able to deal with them properly, right?"
"As for my branch of the Cui family, if Your Majesty wishes to eliminate it, then do so."
When Li Chengqian heard this, his expression remained unmoved, but the people around him gasped.
Your Majesty hasn't taken any action yet, but he has already taken the initiative to confiscate your property and exterminate your clan. What is he trying to achieve by doing this?
Who can be so cruel?
Everyone else was confused, except Mr. Qi, who narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he had seen through something, and couldn't help but look up to Cui Jingming.
Li Chengqian raised his eyes slightly and looked directly at Cui Jingming
"You want to clear your Cui family's name?"
Cui Jingming looked calm as he slowly shook his head, his eyes revealing a hint of indifference: "Whether or not the name is justified is a matter for after death, Your Majesty."
"Now, I have no other thoughts in my mind but to help Your Majesty resolve his worries and difficulties, and to do my best to help you, so that Your Majesty can wholeheartedly and wholeheartedly govern the people of this world with benevolence."
"My Cui family has committed grave sins. This action of mine is merely a small attempt to atone for the guilt I have committed against the people in the past."
He paused, tilted his head back slightly, and sighed.
"Thinking of our noble family, we used to work for the people and shouldn't have fallen to this point."
"It's a pity that people's hearts are so unpredictable nowadays. The situation is hopeless and no one can change it."
After saying this, Cui Jingming shook his head gently again.
Li Chengqian also replied: "Cui Jingming, I have heard of you a long time ago."
"From beginning to end, you have never done anything to wrong the people. On the contrary, you have been kind to them."
"I know all the people behind you. You took them in and protected them in times of danger."
"So they're sworn to follow you till death."
"I know you have a high opinion of yourself. You look down on the world. You think you are the wisest person in the world. You want to create a unique world, a prosperous world without hunger, cold, and oppression. This is your ideal, right?"
"You want this chair under my butt. You think I am not as good as you. Only you can make the people live a good life."
"Am I right?"
After hearing Li Chengqian's detailed words, Cui Jingming looked at Li Chengqian with shock on his face.
"You, why do you know all this?"
He turned his head in disbelief and looked at the confidants in the distance who had always shared life and death with him.