Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1232: The Supreme Sage Emperor (II)

Chapter 1232: The Supreme Sage Emperor (II)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

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Wang Chong's words immediately set off a shockwave in the hall, and on the high platform, Gao Lishi made an extremely unsightly grimace. In the Great Tang, there was no divide greater than that between the militarists and the Confucians. The Confucians now had the complete advantage in the court, and Gao Lishi was worried that Wang Chong would bring up this matter in the audience, but there was nothing that could be done.

"We understand!"

The Sage Emperor spoke once more, his voice emotionless.

"Your Majesty, military is a matter of utmost importance to the state, a matter of life or death, extinction or survival! The military is the Great Tang's important defensive barrier against the foreigners on our borders. Reducing it is certain to bring down great disaster. Your Majesty, please consider this!" Wang Chong implored.

The hall was silent, and Gao Lishi finally couldn't help but retort, "Wang Chong! Just what are you trying to do?! The sovereign's orders are as immovable as a mountain and are to be taken seriously. Since His Majesty has already made his decision, it cannot be altered. Are you trying to make demands upon your superiors and extort the Sage Emperor?"

Gao Lishi's face was ashen and suffused with rage.

For the last several decades, no one in all the Great Tang had ever dared to speak to the Sage Emperor like this, much less pressure him as Wang Chong had. This was a treasonous line, enough to have him executed!

This was criminal disrespect of the Emperor!

"Your Majesty, this lowly subject would not dare!" Wang Chong loudly proclaimed, but his voice showed no signs of backing down.

The person before him was no ordinary sovereign. His wisdom and intelligence had earned him the reverence of the people of the world, his ambitions and stratagems their admiration, and his administration and martial arts their praise. More importantly, he had singlehandedly created the prosperous and thriving Great Tang

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