I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 52 Li Chen is very strong, but I have no reason to lose!

When it comes to Feng Huai's sudden death in the court, the person who was most shocked was the Second Prince Li Xian.

Li Xian was originally very happy to have received such a great help from the Ministry of Justice, and he was already imagining how he would perform.

But before any orders were given or any arrangements were made, Li Chen was asked to pull it out quickly.

This made Li Xian begin to doubt whether Li Chen had already arranged spies around him. How come Li Chen handled the information so quickly after he received it?

In addition, there was news of the Northern Expedition that came out early in the morning.

Li Xian was certain that Li Chen must have planted traitors around him and the third brother.

This move, although seemingly a joke, was actually a threat from Li Chen to him and the third prince.

"That's interesting. I underestimated you before."

From this moment on, Li Xian officially regarded Li Chen as someone who was qualified to play chess with him.

But Li Xian was not in a hurry. As long as his master took action, he had no reason to lose!

In his opinion, this is still a sure win!
In the general's mansion, Guo Poyun was planting vegetables in his own yard.

I haven't worked in the fields for many years, but I have not lost this skill.

Every movement is so smooth and done in one go.

Even after planting vegetables for the entire morning, he didn't break a sweat and his physique was strong beyond his years.

After turning over the soil, it was almost time for the next morning court session.

He sat on a chair in the living room, drank tea, and listened to the report from his subordinates.

"Feng Huai has brought this upon himself, but I really didn't expect that Your Majesty would put the Northern Expedition on the agenda."

He felt a little emotional in his heart. He missed two big shows today. It must be hard to be confined at home.

As if he had already made up his mind, Guo Poyun urged the servant to bring his clothes, as if he was about to go out.

At this time, Guo Poyun's son Guo Zhenwei just came over and asked when he saw his father's appearance, "Father, where are you going?"

Guo Poyun said seriously: "Your Majesty wants to march north, so I must go on the expedition. Even if I die on the battlefield, it is better than dying in the court."

No general would miss such an event, it is an honor for them!
This is also why so many generals in the court are begging Li Chen to let them go into battle.

"But father, you are now under house arrest by His Majesty. Have you forgotten how Feng Huai died? It was just wantonly disobeying His Majesty's orders."

Guo Zhenwei's words made Guo Poyun calm down instantly.

To be honest, he was still very afraid of the new emperor Li Chen.

Yes, Your Majesty, you have shown me some mercy by confining me.

And it's only been seven days. If I hadn't been naughty the last time I went to the Imperial Study, I would probably be able to attend court by now.

If I leave without being summoned at this time, wouldn't that be disobeying Your Majesty's orders?

What is the most annoying thing for an emperor? Of course, it is disobedient ministers.

Isn’t the example of Feng Huai obvious? I had just despised Feng Huai and almost ran into trouble again.

Guo Poyun knew Li Chen's temper, but he was just in a hurry and almost forgot this.

But now the generals for the Northern Expedition have not been decided. What if someone else gets there first?

"However, I will go and see Your Majesty and tell Your Majesty what my father meant."

Guo Zhenwei's method was indeed good, but Guo Poyun was a little worried.

Li Chen's thoughts are more difficult to understand than those of the late emperor. If his son contradicts Li Chen, the chances of not being able to fight are small, but the problem of his entire family being wiped out would be a big problem.

Previous emperors had some respect for procedures and relationships, but this one really didn't, and there was no need to. As if he could see his father's thoughts, Guo Zhenwei continued, "Don't worry, father. We are your subjects and your Majesty's dogs. We just need to show our loyalty."

Although this sentence seems vulgar, Guo Poyun agrees with it.

Only by treating yourself as a dog and communicating with His Majesty with this attitude can you avoid offending His Majesty.

Having said this, Guo Poyun told his son to go quickly to avoid being overtaken by other generals.

Guo Poyun simply changed into a formal outfit and rode to the palace as fast as he could.

But as soon as he arrived at the palace gate, he was dumbfounded.

There are hundreds of people here, all of them are generals of the Tiance Dynasty and their subordinates.

Many of these generals were even wearing armor and military uniforms, and the horses next to them were also dressed in military uniforms.

Without exception, they all came forward to ask for battle after hearing that Your Majesty was planning a Northern Expedition.

There are many young generals like Guo Zhenwei. In addition, there are some old generals who are from the same era as Guo Poyun.

They haven't appeared in public in the imperial capital for decades, and now they can't sit still.

I guess his idea is the same as Guo Poyun's, he would rather die on the battlefield.

If he were a civil servant, he would definitely greet each other, say hello and say some polite words here.

But the military generals are different. They still have a competitive relationship and have already started to scold each other.

"How dare you apply to join the Northern Expedition? I think you'll freeze to death before you even get to the north, given your sickly physique."

"Haha, I've been through hundreds of battles, big and small, and I've fought more battles than you have ever seen. What right do you have to fight with me?"

"Everyone, be quiet. Let me be fair. I came from the northern front. I am more familiar with the local situation. I will be the one to do it this time."

"You are so shameless, right? Who here has ever been to the north? I heard that you were recalled to the imperial capital because of your incompetence, and your position was taken away by a young general. How dare you come here?"

"What did you say? Where did this rumor come from? Are you looking for a fight?"

"Come on, who's afraid of who? Those who lose, go back!"

With a group of military generals in this place, it is extremely lively.

If no one had intervened, some generals who already had conflicts would have almost fought outside the palace gate.

It can be seen that some military generals and great nobles are also on their way.

Guo Zhenwei was sweating when he saw this scene. He squeezed to the front, quietly took out some banknotes, and said to Eunuch Cui at the palace gate: "Eunuch, I am the son of General Guo Poyun."

Before he could say anything, Eunuch Cui pushed the money back and interrupted impatiently, "Don't say anything, General Guo. No one can go in without the emperor's summons. Don't make things difficult for me."

Eunuch Cui has rejected dozens of "big shots" today. Guo Zhenwei's level is really not high enough to be treated well by Eunuch Cui. It would be better if his father, General Guo Poyun, came.

Li Chen's order is an imperial decree to Eunuch Cui. No matter how much you, Guo Zhenwei, stuff in, it will be useless.

Besides, there are so many people here, you have to find a deserted place if you want to build a fortress.

I really don't know whether you generals are really stupid or you can't see the situation clearly.

Eunuch Cui didn't know why, but as the new emperor became more and more powerful, he felt himself becoming more and more powerful.

As the saying goes, when beating a dog, you have to look at its owner first. The stronger the owner, the wilder the dog will be.

When faced with a master like Li Chen, Eunuch Cui is not afraid of offending people.

Anyway, I'm just Li Chen's dog. I'm doing these things to help my master. If you have the guts, go to my master and make trouble. Just see if he does anything and you're done.

(End of this chapter)