mtlumby2d Chapter 537: Chang Tai's Method of Holding the Emperor Hostage and Controlling the Princes
Chapter 537: Chang Tai's Method of Holding the Emperor Hostage and Controlling the Princes
Chang Tai looked crazy. He picked up his pistol and frantically pulled the trigger at Liu Mingkai until the bullets in the pistol were used up. Liu Mingkai was almost shot to pieces and fell in a pool of blood. Everyone present was shocked by Chang Tai's crazy behavior.
Kill Li Jun first, then kill Liu Mingkai. You should know that one of them is a veteran general and the backbone of the Southern Government’s army, and the other is the director of the Political Affairs Bureau. They play an important role in the Southern Government’s political system. Chang Tai acted so decisively against them that the people present felt a sense of danger. Everyone was silent, and some even regretted why they came to the meeting.
Chang Tai's mouth corners slightly raised, outlining a hint of cold smile. He slowly turned around, his eyes like a cold venomous snake, and everyone present felt a chill. His eyes lingered on everyone, as if he was examining their loyalty and betrayal.
His voice was cold and firm, like a winter wind, piercing the hearts of everyone present. "This is the result of betraying the old president and turning your back on the Southern Government!"
Chang Tai's eyes suddenly fixed on Liu Zhi, a meaningful gaze. Liu Zhi, who was still helping Li Jun, suddenly felt his legs soften, as if he had been drained of his strength by an invisible force. He swallowed hard, his face pale, and he slumped in his chair, his eyes full of fear and anxiety.
Chang Tai's voice sounded again, as cold as stone, without a trace of emotion. "The meeting continues!" His words were like an order, without any room for doubt.
He continued, "For the next month, you will stay in Wanbei City, in the government building! I will arrange for someone to take care of your daily life and three meals a day. No one can leave until Wanbei City is conquered!"
His tone was calm and firm, as if he was talking about a trivial matter. However, behind these calm words, there was endless coldness and determination.
Liu Zhi, Situ Hao, Wang Ding and other generals looked at each other, expressions of fear and helplessness appeared on their faces.
These people are all old foxes. Chang Tai is obviously completely crazy now. It is obviously not a wise move to continue to confront Chang Tai at this time. In the conference room, the strong smell of blood has not dissipated yet, which makes everyone's nerves tense.
However, when everyone was terrified, Zhong Jiasheng looked unusually calm. He sat there quietly, his eyes steady and firm, as if he was not affected by Chang Tai's words.
Chang Tai listened to Situ Hao's words quietly. His face did not show much emotion, but his deep eyes flashed with an unquestionable firmness. He glanced at the other people present and saw that they all bowed their heads and kept silent. He couldn't help but sneer in his heart.
"President Chang, I hope you understand what you are doing." There was a hint of coldness in Situ Hao's tone. He was well aware of the seriousness of the situation and the possible consequences of Chang Tai's actions at this moment.
Chang Tai glanced at him calmly, and said in a calm and firm voice: "I must have my reasons for doing this."
Situ Hao frowned and continued, "If you do this, the situation will only get worse. If you kill General Li Jun, his Second Army will be completely out of control. The Southern Government is already on the edge of a cliff. This crazy move will only backfire!"
Chang Tai sneered, with a cold light flashing in his eyes: "General Situ, it seems that you haven't seen the situation clearly. Many people with ulterior motives are waiting to defect to the Northern Bandits at any time. Instead of doing this, why not take some tough measures and unite the forces in everyone's hands to fight the Northern Bandits in the final decisive battle!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sudden silence in the room. Situ Hao opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but finally closed it. He knew that Chang Tai had made up his mind, and any persuasion would be in vain.
Liu Zhi and others were so frightened that they dared not even breathe. At this moment, they had completely turned into ostriches and just hoped that this storm would pass as soon as possible.
Chang Tai glanced at everyone present, and finally set his eyes on Situ Hao: "General Situ, I know you are worried, but please believe me, everything I do is for the future of the Southland!"
"Come here, take the generals to rest, arrange the best accommodation for them, provide them with meticulous service 24 hours a day, keep an eye on them, and send telegrams to the troops under your command."
Following Chang Tai's order, several soldiers quickly took action. They walked towards the generals present and conveyed Chang Tai's orders with expressionless faces.
Liu Zhi, Situ Hao and others looked at each other, their hearts filled with helplessness and unwillingness. They knew that resistance at this moment would be futile, and they could only obey Chang Tai's arrangement first, and then look for a chance to escape.
Led by the soldiers, they left the meeting room and were taken to their respective residences, which were luxurious but full of oppressive atmosphere.
They knew that they had been placed under house arrest and had become pawns in Chang Tai's hands.
The meeting came to an end, and Chang Tai's goal was finally achieved. He convened this so-called meeting to make an example of others and put the generals and uncontrollable factors of these troops under house arrest, and used the emperor to command the princes, forcing them to stand on the opposite side of the Chinese Expeditionary Force.
Situ Hao and the others also understood Chang Tai's intention at this time, but they could do nothing about it. None of them had expected that they would encounter danger when they came to Wanbei to attend Huang Guangtai's funeral. Chang Tai actually dared to do such a risky move to put them under house arrest.
Most of them only had a team of guards with them, and they were simply unable to compete with the power in Chang Tai's hands. If they wanted to compete with Chang Tai in Wanbei, it would undoubtedly be like hitting a rock with an egg. What's more, there was Zhong Jiasheng, whose attitude was unclear. He was very likely to stand on Chang Tai's side and become their enemy.
At this moment, they can only hope that the outside world will know their situation and take action to rescue them as soon as possible. However, they also know that since Chang Tai dared to do this, he must have been fully prepared, and their situation is full of dangers.
In their respective residences, Liu Zhi, Situ Hao and others pretended to be calm on the surface, but they were actually anxious in their hearts.
In the president's office, Chang Tai sat behind his desk, pressing his temples with a tired look on his face.
Zhong Jiasheng stood opposite him, his brows furrowed and his face full of worry.
Zhong Jiasheng said in a deep voice: "Brother Chang, doing this may cause a big mess. If this happens, perhaps people who were originally on the same side as us, such as Situ Hao, will completely lose heart towards Nan Guo." There was a hint of helplessness and worry in his voice, and it was obvious that he did not agree with Chang Tai's decision.
Chang Tai sighed softly upon hearing this, and his expression did not change much. He said slowly: "Jia Sheng, the Southern Government is now in turmoil and on the decline. Do you think that apart from the two of us, there is anyone else who would be willing to share the hardships with the Southern Government? People's hearts have changed, and the people you originally thought were loyal to the Southern Government may not be as you wish."
His words revealed a deep helplessness and sadness, as if he had seen through the complexity of human nature and the vicissitudes of the world.
Zhong Jiasheng was silent for a moment, as if he was touched by Chang Tai's words. He sighed and said, "I understand your concerns, but is it really worth it? If things get out of control, the consequences will be disastrous."
Chang Tai raised his head and stared at Zhong Jiasheng with a sharp gaze: "I have to do this. I must protect this foundation for the old president. The northern thieves want to take over Wanbei, but they have to step over my dead body!"
His voice was firm and powerful, revealing an unquestionable determination. Zhong Jiasheng looked at him, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He knew that Chang Tai had made his decision, and any persuasion would be futile.
The two of them stared at each other silently. For a moment, the office fell into silence. The wind outside seemed to become more rapid, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.