The State of Zhao is experiencing an unprecedented catastrophe - a mutiny!
Zhao Xuyan, the Duke of the State of Zhao, raised troops in the southeast. With the support of his eldest son Zhao Yunqi and his second son Zhao Kenji, he occupied the capital of Zhao State in one fell swoop. Zhao Xuyan supported Zhao Youlan, the grandson of Emperor Yanyu, as the emperor. Zhao Xuyan appointed himself the prime minister and granted the title of Zhao
king.
Later, Zhao Xuyan usurped the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, and made his eldest son Zhao Yunqi the prince. However, the second son Zhao Kenji made great contributions and his reputation increased day by day.
Therefore, the princeling party headed by Zhao Yunqi and the second son party headed by Zhao Kenji were formed. The two fought openly and secretly with each other, and this battle finally settled at the Meridian Gate of the capital.
Suddenly, he heard that the Turks in the north were invading the country. At the suggestion of Prince Zhao Yunqi, Zhao Xuyan appointed Zhao Shijie as the commander-in-chief to lead the army north to fight against the enemies.
Before the expedition, Zhao Shijie asked Zhao Xuyan to transfer Zhao Kenji's uncle's brother General Wu Duofan and some elite soldiers to accompany him on the expedition as supplementary troops.
Zhao Kenji consulted with Wu Duofan, his confidant's brother, and others. He felt that this was a conspiracy by Prince Zhao Yunqi and Zhao Shijie to get rid of him, so he decided to strike first.
It is said that the reason why Wu Duofan, the uncle's brother, became Zhao Xuyan's confidant was mainly because he suddenly felt unwell a few days ago. He went to many imperial doctors but could not improve his discomfort. Suddenly one day, the uncle's brother Wu Duofan became Zhao Xuyan's confidant.
My younger brother Wu Duofan said that he had a miracle medicine that could cure Emperor Zhao Xuyan's illness.
It was a crystal clear "green pill". After taking it, the emperor Zhao Xuyan felt refreshed and comfortable. Therefore, Wu Duofan, the uncle's brother, became the favorite of the emperor Zhao Xuyan and was promoted to great minister.
General!
The second son Zhao Kenji complained to his father Zhao Xuyan, saying that the prince Zhao Yunqi and Zhao Shijie had engaged in fornication in the harem. Zhao Xuyan was extremely shocked after hearing this and decided to call the two brothers to the palace the next morning to ask what happened.
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But in the early morning of the next day, a bloody storm took place at the Meridian Gate of the capital.
The Meridian Gate of the capital is the place that Prince Zhao Yunqi and Zhao Shijie must pass when they go to court. The two brothers entered the Meridian Gate of the capital and came to the Shangyun Palace all the way. They found that something was abnormal, so they turned around and planned to return home.
But it was too late. Zhao Kenji, the second son who was lying in ambush nearby, suddenly appeared, chasing after him and shouting. Zhao Shijie hurriedly unfurled his bow and arrow, turned around and shot at Zhao Kenji. He was originally very strong, but now he couldn't even bow in panic.
It couldn't be pulled open, and three arrows in a row failed to hit.
The second son Zhao Kenji's main target was Prince Zhao Yunqi, and he shot him off his horse with just one arrow. At this time, Wu Duofan, the uncle's brother who had already bribed the guards at the Meridian Gate in the capital and was ambushing near Shangyun Palace, led
Hundreds of cavalry came over.
A volley of random arrows was fired, and Zhao Shijie was hit by an arrow and fell from his horse, and fled. Unexpectedly, the horse of his second son, Zhao Kenji, was also frightened and ran into the nearby woods. Zhao Kenji was caught by a branch, fell under the horse, and fell to the ground.
Prince Zhao Yunqi's coach, Zhao Shijie, saw this and came back, trying to strangle his second son Zhao Kenji to death with a bowstring.
At the critical moment, Wu Duofan, the uncle's brother, arrived. Zhao Shijie hurriedly ran away. However, Wu Duofan, the uncle's brother, caught up with him on horseback and shot him to death with an arrow.
Later, when the princeling subordinates heard that something happened at the Meridian Gate in the capital, they immediately led the men from the East Palace and Prince Zhao's Mansion to rush to the rescue. However, Wu Duofan, the uncle's brother, had already come out with the heads of Prince Zhao Yunqi and Zhao Shijie on display. When the subordinates saw
The master is dead, and they have become birds and beasts.
Later, Wu Duofan, the uncle's brother wearing armor and holding a spear, came to the emperor Zhao Xuyan and told him that "the princelings made a rebellion and were killed by the second son Zhao Kenji in time."
Emperor Zhao Xuyan was shocked to learn that such a big thing had happened at the Meridian Gate of the capital. Zhao Xuyan had no choice but to say against his will: OK! This is exactly what I have always wanted.
He summoned his second son Zhao Kenji to comfort him, and also reviewed his unreasonable doubts about him. When Zhao Kenji saw his father admitting defeat, he knelt down on Zhao Xuyan's chest and cried loudly.
On the day that the prince Zhao Yunqi was buried, the second son Zhao Kenji "cryed very sadly". However, it seemed that he was not really sad about his brothers fighting against each other. Because he immediately attacked the prince and the sons of King Zhao. Prince Zhao Yun
Five people including Qi's son Zhao Chengyun and Zhao Shijie's son Zhao Chenghua and five others, most of whom were young children, were all eradicated and brutally killed.
In the end, the second son Zhao Kenji designed to kill the emperor Zhao Xuyan and became the new emperor of Zhao!
However, perhaps because of being too scheming, Emperor Zhao Kenji of the State of Zhao suffered from vertigo. He often suffered from splitting headaches and could not sleep at night...
Then, he thought of Wu Duofan, the uncle's brother who possessed the magic medicine, a general who had made great contributions to the founding of his country.
He immediately summoned his uncle's brother Wu Duofan.
Wu Duofan generously donated the crystal clear "green pill" miracle medicine. After Emperor Zhao Kenji took it, he saw immediate results and all the pain disappeared...
Therefore, Wu Duofan naturally became the confidant and favorite of Emperor Zhao Kenji!
Emperor Zhao Kenji has had a hobby since he was a child, that is, he loves to listen and watch "actor" performances!
In the court of the State of Zhao, there was a type of artist known as "actors" who were specifically designed to make the ruler laugh. Actors are different from singers and dancers. Although they can also perform songs and dances, they mainly use funny words and movements.
to make the audience laugh.
On this day, Emperor Zhao Kenji, accompanied by his favorite Wu Duofan, prepared to go to the "Happy Pavilion" in Beijing incognito to watch the wonderful performance of Ning Xiangzi, a new "actor" artist who had just arrived in the capital.
The chief guard of the palace was worried about Emperor Zhao Kenji's safety: "Your Majesty, can you invite the artist Ning Xiangzi to perform in the palace? The security outside the palace..."
Emperor Zhao Kenji waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. Listening to the people will be more real, close to the ground, and full of freshness! Let's go -! Wu Duofan loves you!"
The chief guard of the palace had to call four guards, put on casual clothes, and followed Emperor Zhao Kenji and Wu Duofan, who were in plain clothes, to the "Happy Pavilion" in the capital...
The "Happy Pavilion" in the capital is the largest entertainment venue in the capital of Zhao State. It is overcrowded and lively every day.
This "Happy Pavilion" is divided into two floors. Directly behind the downstairs is a large stage that is one foot high and six feet square. There are a total of 60 scattered seats on the first floor, and there is a circle of 18 luxurious private viewing platforms upstairs.
Today is a special and exciting performance by Ning Xiangzi, a new "actor" artist who has just arrived in Beijing.
Emperor Zhao Kenji, accompanied by his favorite minister Wu Duofan, sat in a luxurious private room on the second floor facing the stage. The chief guard of the palace and four guards in casual clothes stood guard outside the private room.
The opening gongs and drums have already begun. The "Happy Pavilion" is already full of seats, and applause bursts...
"It is said that Ning Xiangzi, the new actor in the capital, is very good at it!" Emperor Zhao Kenji asked Wu Duofan, who was sitting on the other side of the short table.
Wu Duofan suddenly remembered the words on the big water sign introduced by famous actors that he saw when he first entered the "Happy Pavilion", so he said: "Huang...Boss, this actor Ning Xiangzi, who is new to the capital, has a beautiful appearance and a beautiful voice.
Tian Tian is proficient in speaking, learning, teasing, singing, reciting, doing, and playing. He is so vivid and well-liked that he is deeply loved by the public!"
"Oh? Really?! That's great! I want to enjoy it carefully today!" Emperor Zhao Kenji watched with anticipation as the curtain of the big stage slowly opened...

Chapter completed!