At last, the officials understood why Emperor Muwu had flown into such a rage.
For such treasonous acts—colluding with the enemy and betraying the nation—even death by a thousand cuts would be letting him off easy!
The imperial court was a tangled mess of saints and sinners, each official with their own agenda. To claim any of them were completely innocent was an impossibility.
But this time, Zheng Baosu had truly caused a cataclysmic disaster.
"How could he be so audacious!"
Chen Songshi cupped his fists and declared in a somber voice,
"I implore Your Majesty to pass judgment swiftly! A traitor of this magnitude must not be shown any leniency!"
Emperor Muwu, of course, had no intention of letting the matter rest.
He took a deep breath. "Relay my decree—strip Zheng Baosu of all official titles and immediately dispatch men to escort him back to the Capital City! Remember! I want him alive!"
A chill ran through the assembled officials.
