Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

Chapter 1049 The only remaining person, meeting the emperor

After they left, the commanders present looked at each other in confusion.

They no longer had the chance to kill Hua Yunhong at this time.

Naturally, everyone pointed their fingers at Duanmu Jiang.

Because Duanmu Jiang is one of the few living elders.

His identity and status are also the highest among the few remaining people.

"Sir, what should we do now?"

"You have already agreed that we can kill Hua Yunhong and then help you support the new emperor! Then we can be promoted!"

"Now that several elders are dead, the major families will no longer be under control. All industries in the court will surely wither. What use is there for us to help you?"

Some outspoken generals have already spoken directly.

His words were filled with anger.

Because now they have realized that things are not as simple as they imagined.

This matter has already been considered a failure.

Duanmu Jiang alone would not be able to control the situation.

Not only Duanmu Jiang, even if Hua Yunhong came back, the Shenmu Kingdom would probably be in chaos.

Because too many of them have died now.

If the person who died was an ordinary person, they would not be so depressed.

But those who died were all important officials of the country.

They not only represent themselves, but also the powerful forces behind them.

When these major forces come together, they naturally need a lot of leaders.

But now these leaders are dead.

That means they won't have to be controlled anymore.

Many people with ulterior motives will even take this opportunity to stir up trouble and profit from it.

After all, all the big families and powerful forces in the world do this.

After hearing this, Duanmu Jiang also clenched his fists.

Although they were reluctant to admit it, they had already lost.

Qin Ming's strange weapon directly killed many high-level officials in the entire Shenmu Kingdom.

After the death of these senior executives, no one could stop Hua Yunhong's path of reform.

Originally, it was just a few of them who had been obstructing Hua Yunhong.

The court officials below all chose to stand on the side of Duanmu Jiang and others.

But now that everyone is dead, I guess all these fence-sitters will turn against Hua Yunhong.

Thinking of this, Duanmu Jiang's eyes suddenly calmed down.

He slowly stood up and said to everyone:

"Take me to see Qin Ming. When I see Qin Ming, you can all go your separate ways. Before you leave, send Hua Yunhong here as well. This way, we'll be even. I will protect your safety with my own life."

Duanmu Jiang hopes that at the last moment, he can use his reputation to help the generals who come to support him save their lives.

But no one knows whether Hua Yunhong and Qin Ming will agree.

After hearing this, everyone had no choice but to nod.

What he is doing now is just a last-ditch effort.

Everyone quickly made arrangements and found a carriage from the palace stables.

He dragged the seriously injured Duanmu Jiang to the streets of Shenmu City.

A lot of people have gathered here, and many of them are looking towards the palace curiously.

They all wanted to know what was going on.

But when people saw Duanmu Jiang who was injured in the explosion, a lot of rumors started flying around.

"Look, isn't that Duanmu Jiang? I remember he was one of the top figures in the assassination of His Majesty. How come he looks like this now?"

"He was the only one who came out of the palace. Could they have all been killed in the explosion?"

"It would be better if they were all blown to death. These people are all parasites that endanger the imperial court!"

The people around were whispering and talking openly about Duanmu Jiang.

Duanmu Jiang closed his eyes and smiled bitterly. He was actually helpless too.

Because no matter who stands here, they are just trying to defend their own position.

His position has never changed. It did not change when he supported Hua Yunhong, and it has always been this position after Hua Yunhong ascended the throne.

Why did I, who was so steadfast, suddenly become a rebel against the dynasty in everyone's eyes?

Thinking of this, he stood up and shouted to everyone:

"Bullshit, I'm the loyal minister!"

"Just wait and see! Without mechanical devices, the Shenmu Kingdom will become a mess!"

In everyone's impression, Duanmu Jiang has always been a gentle and elegant person, and he is well-educated.

Otherwise, the late emperor would not have specifically asked him to assist Hua Yunhong in his studies.

But in fact, the final effect was not as simple as they imagined.

Hua Yunhong also followed him in practice for many years.

Such a well-mannered person actually swore at the last moment.

His face full of anger and his red eyes made many people present feel like he was a demon.

Some of the people surrounding this place immediately took a few steps back in fear.

If someone who didn't know the situation saw Duanmu Jiang so sad and angry,

I'm afraid they really think he is a minister who benefits the country and the people.

But at this moment, a voice suddenly came from the crowd.

"It was the weapons and technology of the Great Qian that you looked down upon that blew you all to death. If the mechanical arts were so powerful, why are you almost dead now?"

"Where is your mechanical workshop? Didn't the weapons inside protect you?"

Duanmu Jiang, who was extremely angry just now, became like a deflated ball the moment he heard these words.

He fell back into the front seat of the carriage.

He was a little angry, but he didn't know how to vent the anger in his heart.

Because reason told him that there was nothing wrong with what the unknown citizen said just now.

It is because of the technologies that they look down upon that Qin Ming has been able to always stay ahead of them.

He even took out such a terrifying long-range aiming weapon at this moment.

Without anyone noticing, they were just blasted away.

Such a powerful method.

It is invincible in front of anyone.

If they develop the technologies from Daqian in the future, follow this path, and keep catching up, they may be able to enrich the country and strengthen the people.

But this may affect the interests of the older generation.

Thinking of this most critical issue, Duanmu Jiang suddenly smiled bitterly.

Because he suddenly remembered one thing, that is, all the old ministers of his generation had died.

They will certainly not be able to hold on to the property in their hands.

In that case, what else is there to say?

Just follow Hua Yunhong.

After his heart knot was untied, he suddenly burst into laughter.

"Alright, I'm the rebel who needs to be killed. You're right. Everything you said is right."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

"Come and kill me, I'll give you my life! I'll give it to you!"

He laughed and cheered while standing on the carriage.

This crazy look scared everyone around.

Soon, the carriage arrived at the city wall of Shenmu City.