Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1974: The Scheme! An Yaluoshan Promoted!

From a certain perspective, Zhang Shougui was the local Emperor of Youzhou. Youzhou knew only of Zhang Shougui and no other Emperor.

This was fine in the past. As long as Zhang Shougui protected Youzhou, no one could do anything to him. But after this defeat, his foundation had been completely undermined.

"They would dare!"

Upon hearing Zhang Shougui's words, An Yaluoshan fiercely raised his head, his face contorted in rage.

"If anyone tries to replace Foster Father, your child and the generals of Youzhou will never agree!"

"That's right! We Youzhou generals will never agree!"

In the hall, the Youzhou generals voiced their agreement so loudly that the hall shook.

An Yaluoshan grabbed Zhang Shougui's sleeve and asked, "Foster Father, the court is in a phase of frequent reshuffling, and the Sage Emperor has also changed. Things should not be that bad, right?"

"No one likes a loser. In the Youzhou war, while we managed to win in the end, making it less certain that the court will remove me, we still must prepare for this possibility. There are many examples in history of people who had their military authority removed after a single loss. This has nothing to do with a wise ruler or incapable one. And if it's an incapable ruler, our situation might be even worse.

"Youzhou is the work of this old man's entire life, and it cannot be allowed to fall into the hands of another. This old man also has no plans to pave the road for someone else's success. This time, if the Imperial Court really does decide to replace me, this old man will recommend you to temporarily hold my post of Protector-General. I've already written the memorial.

"You recently won a major victory in Youzhou, and the Sage Emperor is certain to have heard your name. Moreover, you are also a general of Youzhou and are extremely familiar with the northeast. If I recommend you, the court will not refuse!"

Zhang Shougui placed a hand on An Yaluoshan's right shoulder, a profound light in his eyes that seemed to see through everything. He had already made all th

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