At the gate of Kyoto City, a group of cavalry entered in formation.
The cavalrymen holding flags in front are full of energy, and the cavalrymen behind are also strong and tough. The combat prowess of these people can be seen from the heavy armor on their bodies and the long swords on their waists.
A complete violent machine.
When the people saw this posture, they naturally stayed away and watched the excitement from a distance.
"Who is this, so arrogant? You must know that this is the city of the Emperor, at the feet of the Emperor..."
"That's the third prince returning from the border. Of course, the son of the Human Emperor is arrogant."
"Is there something wrong? Otherwise, how could the third prince return to the capital from the guarded state?"
"I'm afraid it has something to do with the fact that the prince was dethroned as heir apparent some time ago."
"Is this... is this going to..."
"Shh, let's just talk about this in private. Don't discuss it. Kyoto is not peaceful recently. I heard that many people are missing and strange phenomena occur frequently."
"No, there was a thunderstorm in the middle of the night a few days ago. I went out to take a look, my dear, something broke a hole in the clouds in the sky..."
"Also, there was a loud noise before the Second Prince's Palace. I heard that half of the palace was demolished, and some people saw a big snake, which is thicker than my millstone."
"Is this happening?"
"No."
"Just now, you have seen so many flying swallows circling. I think there must be two or three hundred of them."
"I think it's more than a wonder. It's the first time I've seen it in all my years."
At this moment, among the cavalry, one person's armor was different from the others, and looked more luxurious.
At this time, there were officials in front to greet him, and the formation was quite large.
Obviously, the return of the third prince to the capital has become a hot topic of discussion in the streets today. Of course, it is all discussed in private. Relatively speaking, the phenomenon of hundreds of flying swallows suddenly appearing, then circling for a long time and suddenly disappearing, is actually
Can only be ranked second.
In recent times, there are obviously more unusual things in Kyoto than these.
At this moment, on the second floor of a teahouse near the city gate, a young man looked at the retreating cavalry below, then took out a booklet and a pen from his arms, moistened the tip of the pen in his mouth, and recorded it in the book.
"The third prince entered the city at three o'clock in Shenshi. He brought fifty knights, armor and swords, and was greeted by officials such as Xiao Wenyuan, Zhang Zhihe, Yu Hong, and Zheng Guan."
After memorizing it, dry the ink and put the booklet away.
The young man left immediately.
There are many similar people in Kyoto.
Finally, before the sun sets, these pamphlets will be collected into the "Buyi Guards", a secret department directly under the jurisdiction of the emperor. The commanders of the Buyi Guards will send them to the superintendent eunuch in the palace, and then submit them to the emperor.
Reading pamphlets every day is also a kind of relaxation for the emperor.
All major and minor matters in the capital, involving officials, people, evil spirits... If others know it, the emperor wants to know it, and if others don't know it, the emperor also wants to know it.
The governor held up a wooden tray and presented a dozen selected pamphlets.
He did not leave, but stood respectfully behind.
If the emperor has questions, he will ask him.
If you don't ask, it's best to just treat him as a pillar.
A pillar without any sense of existence.
The emperor leaned back on his chair, took a sip of tea, then picked up a pamphlet and started reading it.
"It's not peaceful in Kyoto recently."
It seemed like he was mumbling or talking to himself, but he might also be talking to the eunuch here.
At this time, the eunuch's vision and experience are tested.
When you can strike up a conversation and when you can't, you have to grasp the timing and timing. Once you don't grasp it well, the consequences will be quite serious.
Losing the job and position are secondary, because everyone who can be in the room knows some secrets more or less. If you are really kicked out or masturbated, you don't have to think about the consequences.
There must be only one dead end.
The emperor and his former subordinates could all kill him.
After observing at this moment, the governor eunuch knew not to talk. It seemed that the emperor needed someone else to answer the question, but in fact, judging from the tone and expression, this was the emperor's statement, just a statement of his mood at this moment.
Then there was only the sound of leaflets being flipped through.
Drinking tea, refilling tea, making a small sound of the friction of brocade clothes.
Apart from that, there was almost no other sound in the room.
I have read several brochures.
The emperor said again: "There have been many strange things recently."
This sentence obviously requires a conversation.
The superintendent eunuch immediately bowed forward slightly and said: "Your Majesty, there have indeed been many visions recently. For example, a few days ago, someone saw a group of monks coming outside the city, but after entering the city, no one saw them again, and
There are no more monks in the monasteries and temples in the city."
"In addition, the number of missing persons in the city has increased. Yesterday alone, nine people disappeared for no reason. No one was found alive or dead. If calculated on a monthly basis, hundreds of people have disappeared this month."
The emperor nodded.
Hand the booklet in your hand to the eunuch.
"Send it to Lao Kui and let him check it out. Give him a time limit of three days. The results must be given within three days."
"According to the order!"
The superintendent and eunuch will not go to this kind of thing personally, he can just leave it to the people below.
"Recently, officials at all levels have been moving around in private very frequently, and my sons are also ready to make moves. It seems that I was a little too hasty in deposing the prince."
The emperor sighed.
This has to be said.
However, it was difficult to answer. The governor's eunuch's back was wet with nervousness at this time, but he had to bite the bullet and whisper: "Your Majesty, the moon waxes and wanes, and besides, flowers don't bloom for a hundred days, this country and the country
In your eyes, it is a bigger home, and some disputes and conflicts between parents are inevitable, but as long as His Majesty is in charge, any disturbance will eventually be calm."
This was said beautifully.
The emperor nodded, then thought for a while and asked: "The moon waxes and wanes. This is a wonderful saying. I seem to have heard Lao Kui say it before."
"Yes, it is indeed what he said."
"I hope that people will live forever and share the beauty of the moon thousands of miles apart. This sentence explains all aspects of life and contains great truths. At that time, Lao Kui said that the poem was written by the new head catcher from the Zhengqi Department. Speaking of which, I really want to meet this person.
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"Your Majesty, what happened at the Second Prince's Mansion a few days ago, as well as earlier, the incident of Zhan Yun Seeing the Moon, and the sudden appearance of Fei Yan today, are all related to this person."
"By the way, what's it called?"
"Back to Your Majesty, that man's name is Xu Mo."
"Since I'm from Lao Kui's side, I don't have to worry too much. I don't have to trust anyone, but the Zhengqi Secretary can entrust me with important tasks at any time."
"The Department of Zhengqi is indeed loyal to His Majesty."
"You are wrong. They are not loyal to me, they are loyal to my identity. Tomorrow, call that Xu Mo here. I want to meet this person and discuss poetry and poetry."
"According to the decree."
At this time, a eunuch outside reported that the queen had sent some refreshments made by herself.
The emperor called people in.
Then he saw a eunuch serving the queen come in with a food box, then knelt down and saluted.
The snacks were taken out and tasted by specialized eunuchs.
After confirming that it was non-toxic, it was served to the emperor's table.
This night, the night was as usual, as usual.
But this night, because of a huge event, it was destined to be recorded in history.
"Landslide, landslide!"
Before dawn, the palace was already filled with murderous aura. The guards stationed at the palace were guarding the palace and surrounded the place tightly.
"Landslide!"
Members of the Prime Minister's Cabinet rushed into the palace overnight.
In the Daxia Dynasty, under the emperor, there was the prime minister. The prime minister commanded the prime minister's cabinet, and there were three prime ministers.
In critical moments, such as the 'Landslide of the Human Emperor', especially those who die unexpectedly, the prime minister must ensure that the prince and crown prince successfully succeed to the throne of the emperor, ensure that the legal system is not lost, the government is not in chaos, and the world is stable.
But the current situation is obviously more difficult.
Outside the Dragon Palace, the Prime Minister of Great Xia, Li Qianzheng, had a very solemn expression.
In front of him were the three prime ministers in the prime minister's cabinet.
Basically, they can control various ministries and departments, and are the real core of power.
In addition to them, there are also the commanders of the Royal Guards of the Imperial City. They are all wearing armor and carrying swords, and they are full of murderous intent. Around them, layers of military guards have been guarding everywhere. The tense atmosphere in the air is suffocating.
Soon, the two most powerful governors and eunuchs in the palace were brought over.
Li Qianzheng glanced at the two of them.
"You are all His Majesty's servants and old men in the palace. You should understand the stakes of this matter. I won't go into too much detail. Let me ask you, how did the Holy Majesty pass away?"
The two superintendent eunuchs were already frightened.
Normally, they are considered very powerful, but in front of the Prime Minister Li Qianzheng, they are unable to tremble at all.
Especially at this moment, Li Qianzheng could skin them with just one word.
Of course I tell it honestly.
Tell us about the emperor's daily life yesterday or even the past few days.
"Before taking a rest, Your Majesty read the pamphlet, drank some tea, and ate the snacks sent by the Queen. Who knows that in the middle of the night..."
"Have you checked your diet?"
"Before eating it, Your Majesty, it was tasted by experts and found to be non-toxic. It was also inspected later and found to be the same."
Li Qian was squinting his eyes.
It is impossible to fake this kind of thing, and no one dares to fake it.
From the current point of view, the emperor should be physically old, and working hard on state affairs, and mentally and physically exhausted, which led to the unexpected landslide.
But it's not the right time.
"Your Majesty, how could you abandon your country at a time like this?"
Li Qianzheng looked up to the sky and sighed.
At this moment, the sky was slightly bright, but the clouds were thick.
It's a cloudy day.
It's windy.
"It's going to rain!"
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