NOVEL NEXT Chapter 309: Counterattack Step Two_2
At that moment, all National Master Cheng Yuxiao had to do was raise his hand in agreement, and the great momentum would be set.
He could then restore the Emperor's honor.
From then on at the meetings of Galaxy Commander Mansion, his participation in decision-making would be indispensable, and all other related powers would gradually return to his hands.
Twenty years of disgrace could partially be washed away today.
More importantly, once he restored the position of Emperor of Da Chen, he could directly intervene in the personnel affairs of the Da Chen Battle Zone in the Galaxy Battlefield, unlike now, where many of the affairs were handled by National Master Cheng Yuxiao, and he had to go through the Three Kings and Seven Marquis of the Da Chen Battle Zone to make arrangements.
"I object!"
The first to speak out against it was the Doom-suppressing Star Lord, which surprised Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye who had been looking forward to Cheng Yuxiao's vote of approval, but he maintained his composure on the surface.
Having some objections was normal.
Having one or two objections wouldn't affect the overall situation of him regaining his Emperor's position.
"My Lord, the reason?" asked Galaxy Grand Marshal Wei Xu.
"The reason?"
The Doom-suppressing Star Lord laughed, "During this year's Nine-star Tide, the number of Da Chen civilians who died in the war was too many, almost twice that of the Dahong Empire. I personally think that due to the failure in defense, I object!"
Wei Xu nodded and then looked at the last three who had yet to vote.
"I also object!"
The moment Cangming Star Lord spoke, Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye's heart sank, and Tianyang Star Lord's expression also changed slightly, but there was nothing he could do.
He had reached out to Cangming Star Lord, but Cangming was increasingly singing a different tune from him.
This was not something he could control.
If he couldn't influence National Master Cheng Yuxiao of Da Chen, let alone Cangming Star Lord, who was on a similar level to him.
"During the Nine-star Tide, the number of Da Chen civilians who died in the war was too many. This figure is already close to the number of Da Chen's dead during the last Nine-star Tide!
But compared to the last Nine-star Tide, Da Chen's combat power greatly improved, with the Seventh Tier, Sixth Tier, and Fifth Tier all having significant increases.
Then there is a problem!
Therefore, I object!" Cangming Star Lord provided his reasons.
Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye's face turned slightly pale and didn't even look at the Dachu Emperor.
The Emperors of Dahong and Dachu, although they were Emperors, were actually mouthpieces for Tianyang Star Lord and Cangming Star Lord, respectively.
The two Star Lords were like the Supreme Emperors of their respective countries.
This was also one of the reasons why Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye was looking forward to this.
Because once he reclaimed his position as Emperor, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao would naturally be beneath him, and by then, he would be the real Emperor of Da Chen.
Not like the mouthpiece Emperors of Dahong and Dachu.
He would be the one and only in Da Chen!
"I also object, during the Nine-star Tide, Da Chen suffered too many civilian casualties!"
As expected, the Dachu Emperor cast an opposing vote.
The next moment, all eyes at the scene fell on National Master Cheng Yuxiao of Da Chen.
Especially Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye, who anticipated even more!
Emperor Da Hong even congratulated in advance, "In that case, I'll congratulate Brother Gao on regaining the Emperor's position in advance!"
Tianyang Star Lord also smiled and bowed, though a sense of ominous foreboding began to rise in his heart.
Something wasn't right!
If Cheng Yuxiao really meant to approve, wouldn't he have done so without all this posturing?
In the next instant, amidst everyone's expectations, Cheng Yuxiao suddenly leaned slightly toward Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye and apologized, "Your Majesty, by rights, I should support you in regaining the Emperor's position."
With these words, Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye's face turned ashen!
Cheng Yuxiao's intentions were clear.
Galaxy Grand Marshal Wei Xu also looked at Tianyang Star Lord in astonishment.
Tianyang Star Lord directly transmitted his voice, "My Lord, what's going on? Can't you even handle your own National Master?"
Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye also got anxious, seeing that Cheng Yuxiao had not yet cast a vote of opposition, and said urgently, "National Master, some issues we can discuss slowly after we return! But this matter concerns the future of Da Chen, I implore you to be cautious!"
He stopped short of directly asking Cheng Yuxiao to make his conditions.
But in the next moment, with a stern expression, Cheng Yuxiao said, "Your Majesty, it's precisely because it concerns the future of Da Chen and the safety of the Da Chen people that I have made this decision!"
After speaking, Cheng Yuxiao sat back down in his seat and straightened his body, "I object!"
With these words spoken, the several people present had their own tumultuous thoughts and calculations, but as old schemers, they showed no sign of it!
Especially Cangming Star Lord, his heart was bursting with joy!
For Dachu, for Cangming Star Hall, this was all great news!
If discord persisted between Dachen's sovereigns and ministers, then in the future, they would undoubtedly rely heavily on Cangming Star Hall.
Galaxy Grand Marshal Wei Xu's eyebrows furrowed lightly as he looked toward Tianyang Star Lord. After a brief exchange with Tianyang Star Lord using sound transmission, he turned to Cheng Yuxiao with a grave expression, "State Preceptor Cheng, given your sensitive position, please provide your reasons! Otherwise, all of us present here have reason to suspect that you have intentions to usurp imperial authority and harbor disloyal thoughts!"
"Reasons?"
Cheng Yuxiao gave a faint smile, "Failure to govern subordinates strictly!"
Wei Xu frowned, but Tianyang Star Lord had already spoken, "State Preceptor Cheng, failing to govern your subordinates strictly? That hardly seems significant, does it?
Which of us here doesn't have a few scoundrels among our underlings who deceive their betters and conceal their faults?
That excuse seems insufficient, doesn't it?
Especially given your status!"
Tianyang Star Lord's meaning was clear, anyone else could use that excuse, but not you, Cheng Yuxiao.
"Oh, then let me elaborate further!"
Cheng Yuxiao glanced at Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye, who was about to speak but suddenly changed complexion as if realizing something severe.
"The Grand Steward of the Inner Court entrusted by His Majesty, Chu Zheng, in his mad quest to break through to the Eighth Tier during the Nine-star Tide, took advantage of the imperial authority to conduct a blood sacrifice in Yangjiang County of Pill State, intending to refine the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pill to aid his breakthrough!
I discovered it, killed him on the spot, and rescued more than a hundred thousand unconscious commoners.
But still, over seventy thousand innocent civilians met with tragic deaths!
This is also the primary reason why the mortality and casualty rates of Dachen's civilians were extraordinarily high during this year's Nine-star Tide!
And it is all due to His Majesty's failure to govern his subordinates strictly.
Therefore, I object!"
After speaking, Cheng Yuxiao bowed again to Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye, "Your Majesty, it is not that your servant doesn't support Your Majesty, but with the Inner Court still chaotic and treacherous officials not yet purged, Your Majesty carries the future of Dachen, hence your servant dares not support!
I implore Your Majesty, upon your return, to purge the Inner Court and eliminate the treacherous officials!
If possible, three years hence, your servant shall surely support Your Majesty's reinstatement as Emperor!"
Having spoken, Cheng Yuxiao took his seat of his own accord, and the entire Galaxy meeting venue went silent, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
All the color drained from Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye's face, leaving him speechless and with no arguments to offer!
By bringing this matter to light and pinning all the blame on the Chief of the Imperial Court, Chu Zheng, Cheng Yuxiao had effectively blocked all of Gao Ye's avenues for self-defense!
This matter could not be argued; if argued, the truth might fully come out!
And then, it would not be as it was now.
If this incident were proven to be the work of this Emperor, then the three Star Lords could truly join forces to press in on Da Chen, directly causing him to abdicate, or even the disappearance of Da Chen was possible!
Thus, he could not argue.
And he dared not argue!
As for National Master Cheng Yuxiao, there was no trace of a victor's joy, just a released sigh of relief.
His hanging heart had finally settled.
By objecting to Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye's reinstatement, he was also pressing down this major thunderbolt!
The deaths of more than seventy thousand civilians in Yangjiang County of Pill State, the unconsciousness of several hundred thousand civilians, and the complete annihilation of the higher echelons and disciples of the Yangjiang County Taoist Institute, involved too many people.
It could not be covered up!
Though the Star Picking Tower in Yangjiang County had been sealed and temporarily placed under military control these past few days.
But with infiltrating spies from all sides increasing and rumors proliferating!
Taking this opportunity to define this incident once and for all was equivalent to a final definition.
It also served to temporarily suppress the high-risk factors in Da Chen!
Otherwise, if caught in a disadvantage, the three great Star Halls could justifiably swallow up Da Chen.
As for the public opinion, as long as the matter was widely publicized, the will of people would be completely broken!
In a moment of flashing Starlight, Qian'an Emperor Gao Ye had already left silently.
He had lost all face to stay there!
Others, of course, dispersed one after another!
Great Chen Imperial Master Cheng Yuxiao was the last to depart, his eyes filled with determination!
Today was just the second step in countering a foolish Emperor!
And it was just the beginning!