Demon Emperor

Chapter 61 Treating Powerful Families Like Dogs

The situation in Wu County is not good, and the matter of re-establishing the Western Barbarian Righteous Army and leading troops has become more urgent.

The situation in the imperial court became increasingly intense due to the struggle for the position of commander.

Unfortunately, Emperor Ruan Hu has never made a statement.

Lakeside.

Ruan Hu stood tall and straight under the tree; even from behind, one could sense his heroic and even murderous aura.

Although he was dressed in ordinary clothes, he had a sword hanging at his waist.

Once upon a time, Ruan Hu, this demon, even slept with a sword under his pillow, ready to draw his sword and wreak havoc if something happened in the middle of the night.

However, his actions did not resemble those of a demon; instead, they reminded him of a prime minister who killed someone in a dream.

"His Majesty!"

"Minister Chen requests an audience."

Ruan Hu's leisurely life did not last long before it was broken by a eunuch who came to report.

Ruan Hu: "That Chen Guang from the Chen family of Langfeng?"

The eunuch replied, "Yes."

Ruan Hu asked the eunuch, "I've heard that the Chen family of Langfeng claims to be a thousand-year-old family, with their ancestors tracing back to the ancient state of Qi and Chen. They have been high-ranking officials for generations since the Han Dynasty. Is that true?"

The eunuch, not knowing what the emperor meant by asking this question, quickly bowed deeply.

She replied, "This servant does not know either."

Ruan Hu: "See you!"

Before long, a man with a goldfish belt hanging from his waist was led into the Imperial Garden, passing in front of armored warriors, and followed behind the eunuch with a bowed back.

The man was handsome and elegant, and it was obvious at a glance that he came from an extremely wealthy and powerful family. No one but a high-ranking family could raise such a person.

Even among all the officials, at least in terms of appearance, he could outshine the rest.

However, Chen Guang, a man of noble lineage and high rank in the court, showed the utmost respect to the emperor upon seeing him.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

Ruan Hu turned around, and several eunuchs brought over a Hu chair, which he sat down directly on.

Chen Guang waited quietly, without moving.

Ruan Huxiong sat at the head of the table, while the powerful and wealthy nobles of a family with a history spanning hundreds of years lay prostrate on the ground.

Like a dog.

The emperor's power and authority were immediately apparent.

Ruan Hu's opening remarks were extremely authoritative: "Minister Chen is not on duty at the office today. Does he have important business to discuss with me?"

Chen Guang quickly explained, "I have come to discuss the matters discussed in the court today."

Ruan Hu laughed and said, "This matter will be decided by the gentlemen of the Council of State Affairs."

The implication is that you have no right to get involved in this matter.

After finishing his sentence, Ruan Hu lost interest and, not wanting to say anything more to Chen Guang, prepared to leave.

Chen Guang, however, understood from this sentence that although the emperor seemed to have entrusted this matter to the ministers of the Council of State Affairs, he was actually dissatisfied with their interference.

He immediately knelt down and followed, bowing again before speaking.

"In my opinion, the candidates for the positions of ministers in the court are not suitable."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Hu finally stopped.

"Oh, then who do you think is the most suitable?"

Chen Guang said loudly, "Only General Yuchi."

Ruan Hu seemed to be considering his options: "General Yuchi seems to lack the necessary qualifications."

Chen Guang insisted: "War is a matter of vital importance to the state; it is a matter of life and death, a road to survival or ruin."

"How can we prioritize seniority? General Yuchi is the most suitable candidate in terms of loyalty and military strategy."

Ruan Hu lowered his head slightly, as if trying to see Chen Guang's face and thus peek into the deepest secrets of his heart.

All talk of ability and military strategy is just an excuse.

Once you reach this position, everyone's thoughts become extremely complex.

Chen Guang made a special trip to him to "recommend talents for the country," claiming it was all for the greater good, but Ruan Hu didn't believe a word of it. These scions of powerful families weren't naive young men from humble backgrounds.

However, Ruan Hu quickly understood.

The Chen family of Langfeng must have realized that Ruan Hu was dissatisfied with Huang Hui and the Huang family behind Huang Hui, and even that Ruan Hu was planning to suppress Huang Hui in order to split the monolithic local faction.

The declining Chen family of Langfeng saw this as an opportunity.

They wanted to cooperate with Ruan Hu to attack Huang Hui.

Ultimately, he replaced Huang Hui.

To paraphrase what Ruan Hu, this demon, often said, that was it.

“He can be replaced.”

Ruan Hu looked at Chen Guang's face with amusement, tilting his posture slightly.

Ruan Hu thought to himself, "Oh, the Chen family has quite the ambition!"

However, what they didn't know was that Chen Guang was feeling immense pressure at that moment, and his back was even soaked with sweat.

Unlike the previous emperor Ruan Hu, Ruan Hu was a character who spent his days thinking about who his enemies were and how to find and kill them.

When one harbors a sharp blade, the desire to kill arises. Although this desire to kill and the mentality of taking whatever one wants are illusory, they can manifest themselves in various ways.

The longer Ruan Hu remained in the emperor's position, the more this illusory thing expanded and solidified, as if it had become a real entity.

He was someone you couldn't look directly in the eye.

At this moment, Chen Guangtou was pressed against the ground, and his eyes could see the emperor's boots.

Besides that, there was something else dangling around the boots.

That is.

The scabbard of the Emperor's Sword.

Even though it was highly unlikely to happen, Chen Guang still had a feeling.

If he makes even the slightest mistake, the terrifying figure before him will rise, draw his sword, and kill him.

The sight of the emperor with a sword hanging at his waist serves as a stark reminder that the person sitting atop him is not some statue to be manipulated, but a ferocious tiger whose presence is akin to serving a tiger.

At this moment, he truly resembled a dog, tucking his tail between his legs in front of this ferocious tiger.

Even if the tiger were to swallow him whole on the spot, he probably wouldn't dare to move an inch.

A person with great physical strength is a person with a strong inner self.

There's no need to display strength when killing.

Even death is a gift to the emperor.

He was ordered to commit suicide.
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Chen Guang didn't even remember how he got out of the Imperial Garden. His face was very pale and his body was swaying.

He walked all the way to the outskirts of the imperial city and saw the carriage that had come to pick him up.

Then, he was helped up the stairs.

"go!"

"go back!"

The servants were terrified by Chen Guang's appearance. How could he become like this after meeting the emperor?

Servant: "Master, what's wrong?"

It took Chen Guang a long time to catch his breath: "This is the first time I have met His Majesty alone, and it is also the first time I have been so close to His Majesty."

"Only today do I truly understand the power and majesty of the emperor."

However, Ruan Hu ultimately did not respond, only verbally praising Chen Guang's attitude of recommending virtuous people for the country.

This made Chen Guang feel uneasy, but he had no choice but to leave.

Chen Guang is indeed ambitious. This time, he wants to use the emperor's power to suppress Huang Hui and the Huang family behind him, and wants to become the second Huang Hui and the leader of the local aristocratic families.

Some even harbored greater ambitions, such as usurping the emperor's power or becoming prime minister.

But at this moment.

Chen Guang had no such thoughts; his fear of Ruan Hu was deeply ingrained in his heart.

As long as Ruan Hu remains in the emperor's position, he is unlikely to have any further ideas.

(End of this chapter)