Chapter 148: A Kick to the TopChapter 1617: The Universality of Human Nature

Hearing this, Xiao Tiannan finally let out a sigh of relief. He said in a deep voice, "Prince, now...it's really not the time to go back."

It seems completely unsurprising that Xiao Tiannan would say such a thing. Yelu Shenxuan said calmly, "You continue, I'm listening."

Xiao Tiannan nodded and said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, I have a question to ask. If the Crown Prince were to set off immediately, would he return lightly or with a large army"

Yelü Shenxuan frowned and said, “Although I haven’t made a decision yet, if I’m going back, it will definitely be light.”

"Alright, since we're returning lightly armed, then it would be at most a hundred or so personal guards, right" Xiao Tiannan added.

"That is natural. The reason I didn't bring the main army is twofold: firstly, the main army has just finished a major battle and needs to recuperate; secondly, Moonlit Pass also needs sufficient troops to guard it. Moreover, the most important reason is that the army's marching speed is slow. By the time the whole army returns to Wolf Den, who knows when that will be It simply doesn't fit the current situation."

"That's right, since that's the case, the emperor's health no longer allows him to help the prince any further. This means that when the prince returns to the Wolf Den, he will be facing those ambitious nobles who are eyeing his position hungrily."

Xiao Tiannan said in a very evasive tone: "Your humble servant makes a hypothetical assumption, what if Your Majesty returns to the embrace of Changshengtian even before the Crown Prince arrives back at Langting, or even halfway there Who can guarantee that those noble families wouldn't have other thoughts"

Yelü Shenxuan's eyes flashed like lightning, fixing on Xiao Tiannan, and he roared angrily, "Xiao Tiannan, you dare!"

Xiao Tiannan immediately knelt down, but said with unwavering determination: "The Crown Prince said he wouldn't blame me."

"Now, Your Highness the Crown Prince requires a candid counsel, and it is my duty to provide it. Even if Your Highness becomes enraged and orders my execution, please allow me to finish my words before taking any action."

Yelü Shenxuan said coldly, "Continue."

Xiao Tiannan said in a very fast voice: "The prince's position in Liaoning is the most stable heir in history, there is no exaggeration. He has the support of the people, the majority of civil and military officials, and now he has even taken down Yueya Pass. Such unparalleled achievements, no one can stop his ascension."

Yelü Shenxuan's face finally improved a little, and he nodded slightly, acknowledging Xiao Tiannan's words.

But all of this relies on the premise that the sovereign will smoothly and peacefully transfer his position and power to his heir apparent. If the sovereign were to suddenly die or fail to transfer power smoothly before his death, then those powerful nobles would truly not be content to simply watch as the prince ascends to the throne and potentially becomes the most influential ruler in Liao history

This question caused Yelü Shenxuan's face to darken suddenly, but he had to admit that Xiao Tiannan had hit on his greatest hidden worry.

No one wants to live in someone else's shadow forever.

The Liao state may appear peaceful, but beneath the surface lies a maelstrom of internal turmoil. How could outsiders possibly know

Yelü Shenxuan was very clear that it was precisely because of his consistent display of strength and ability that many prominent aristocratic clans and large tribes were deeply wary of him.

The stronger they are, the more power they need, and the more they will squeeze their benefits.

Nobody likes a ruler who is too powerful, this is a universal truth about human nature.press, move your carriage. This wedding feast for the Crown Prince, without Mother Empress present, I'm afraid it won't be complete."Zhao Qinglan understood Li Chen's meaning.Li Yinhu is dead, but the...