After Wang Gang's high school reunion, Sheng Hong finally held a banquet and invited many friends over for dinner.
Mrs. Sheng didn't stop her this time, and she couldn't stop her even if she wanted to. The threshold of the Sheng family was almost broken by congratulators, so they couldn't do it without a banquet.
The Hai family also received the news that Wang Gang was admitted to the Imperial Academy, and no one immediately opposed Hai Chaoyun's marriage. As for Wang Gang's entry into the Imperial Academy, in the eyes of the Hai family, it was already a certainty.
Don't forget, Wang Gang is not only Huiyuan, but also Jieyuan. He has already won two yuans. Even if he did not achieve the feat of winning three yuans in a row in the end, there is almost no suspense about entering the Imperial Academy.
The Hai family sent someone to express their gratitude to Sheng Hong and urged him to hire him quickly and finalize the marriage.
But now Sheng Hong was muttering a little.
Although the Hai family has a good family, the rule that only those who are over 40 years old are allowed to take concubines is really deceptive.
Sheng Hong originally thought that his son was a concubine after all, so marrying the Hai family's legitimate daughter would be regarded as a marriage.
But things were different when Wang Gang first entered the Huiyuan School. Everyone knew that Wang Gang had a bright future, and given his age, no one wanted to get married.
Wang Gang didn't even dare to tell Sheng Hong that King Yong wanted to recruit him as his consort, otherwise he would scare Sheng Hong to death.
On the other hand, King Yong was now fully focused on the plan to force the palace, so he temporarily put aside his daughter, Princess Jiacheng, and Wang Gang.
The escort teams of Ma Guowei and Zhou Bing have arrived outside the capital and are waiting for official orders to enter the city.
The escort team contains all the weapons and equipment of King Yong's private army. When the time comes, they can send troops to surround the palace.
The time for Wang Gang and King Yong to discuss was the imperial examination.
During the imperial examination, all Hanlin Academy officials and officials will review the examination papers at the palace. That is the best time to force the imperial examination.
As long as he controls the palace and captures the officials and the queen, King Yong can force the officials to write a will.
King Yong had not slept well in the past few days. He was too nervous and had a bad temper. The princess did not dare to touch his tiger beard.
Wang Gang has to welcome guests these days and has no time to meet with King Yong.
Seeing the time passing by, King Yong noticed something was wrong.
Ma Guowei and Zhou Bing have been staying outside Bianjing City, and the officials have not issued an order for them to enter the capital.
King Yong was anxious and wanted to discuss with Wang Gang.
As a result, King Yong did not wait for Wang Gang, but instead waited for the imperial edict from the official family.
The problem was that the person who delivered the order surprised King Yong very much.
The person who delivered the order turned out to be the Eighth Prince Zhao Zongquan.
"Third brother, the government urgently recruits you into the palace." Zhao Zongquan handed the imperial edict to King Yong without reading it in public.
King Yong took the imperial edict and opened it. It only said that he was allowed to enter the palace, but not why he was allowed to enter the palace.
"What do the officials want from me?"
Zhao Zongquan looked around and said nothing.
After Yong Wangping retreated, Zhao Zongquan said: "The official family is seriously ill, and Prime Minister Han has been called, as well as several old ministers to enter the palace."
King Yong was shocked when he heard this, and he immediately thought of Tuogu.
If the official family is seriously ill, what else can happen if ministers and princes are recruited into the palace?
"Has King Yan also entered the palace?" King Yong asked.
"General Manager Wang has already gone to Prince Yan's Mansion. Third Brother, come into the palace with me quickly!" Zhao Zongquan said anxiously.
King Yong was unmoved and just looked at Zhao Zongquan with a sinister look in his eyes.
He was also thinking about whether to enter the palace or not.
Wang Gang said that the official family wanted Zhao Zongquan to be the crown prince. It happened that Zhao Zongquan returned to Beijing and the official family was seriously ill. A fool could think that the official family wanted to pass on the throne.
If he entered the palace now, he would be meat on the chopping block, and all previous arrangements would be useless.
"You go first, and I will come after I explain to the government."
Zhao Zongquan said anxiously: "Third brother, at this time, what else can you say? Follow me into the palace quickly. I'm afraid the official family won't last long."
The more eager Zhao Zongquan was, the more uncertain King Yong became.
"There is a miracle doctor in my house who may be able to cure the official's illness. You first go back to the palace and ask the official for permission to bring the miracle doctor into the palace." King Yong made an excuse and said.
Zhao Zongquan did not doubt his presence and thought it was King Yong who wanted to fulfill his filial piety, so he hurried back to the palace to ask for the order.
King Yong wanted to urgently summon Wang Gang to come over for discussion, but someone who had gone to Sheng Mansion came back to report that Wang Gang was out to visit friends and celebrate Zhonghui Yuan, and was not in the mansion.
"Why aren't you here at such a critical moment?" King Yong wanted to curse in anger.
King Yong saw the time passing by and didn't care too much. He summoned his men and brainstormed to come up with a solution.
"Your Majesty, otherwise we will rebel!"
"Yes! If we wait until the Eighth Prince obtains the title of Crown Prince, it will be too late."
"As long as we cooperate with Zhou Bing outside the city and cooperate inside and outside, we will definitely be able to capture Bianjing City."
Seeing that his subordinates were all trying to launch a plan to force the palace, King Yong also made up his mind.
"Okay, wealth can be found in danger, so I will give it a try today."
King Yong began to mobilize troops and generals, and asked Lu Chuan, the chief guard of the palace, to contact the private army hidden in Bianjing City, organize the people, and join Zhou Bing's troops outside the city to obtain weapons first.
As for himself, he led the palace guards and three thousand dead soldiers to attack the palace.
This is a race against time. King Yong risked everything just for the supreme position.
Cries of killing soon rang out in Bianjing City, and groups of people appeared on the streets, heading towards the palace.
King Yong himself, riding a white horse, quickly rushed towards the palace under the protection of a group of guards.
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In the palace, the official Zhao Zhen, who was lying on the bed, urged him again.
"Is King Yong here?"
Zhao Zhen was suffering from a high fever and was very weak. Just a few words seemed to have exhausted all his strength.
Prime Minister Han Qi arrived early in the morning, and the Queen also stayed beside Zhao Zhen.
Zhao Zongquan hurriedly stepped forward and said to Zhao Zhen: "Your Majesty, the third brother will be here soon. He has hired a miracle doctor to treat your Majesty's illness."
Zhao Zhen gasped for breath and said: "I'm afraid I can't wait any longer. Just listen. After I leave, King Yong will inherit the throne. Prime Minister Han Qi and eight kings will assist the government. King Yan will take over immediately."
While speaking, Zhao Zhen tremblingly picked up an imperial edict and said to Prime Minister Han Qi: "My imperial edict for passing the throne has been written."
Prime Minister Han Qi respectfully held the imperial decree with both hands.
The queen supported Zhao Zhen and cried, "Your Majesty."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Zhao Zhen glanced at the queen weakly and said: "Queen, from now on, you should take more care of my country!"
The queen's face froze slightly when she heard this, and then she cried even louder.
"Your Majesty, I will leave with you."
Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "What nonsense are you talking about? You should live well and help the prince govern the country."
This is what the Queen was waiting for.
Just when everyone was enveloped in grief, a eunuch hurried in.
The queen shouted angrily: "Who allowed you to come in?"
The little eunuch shouted in panic: "King Yong's soldiers are surrounding the palace."
The queen was shocked and her eyes widened.
"What are you talking about? King Yong's soldiers are surrounding the palace. Have you lost your mind and gone crazy?"
The young eunuch was sweating profusely and said: "I don't dare to talk nonsense. King Yong really surrounded the palace with troops. Now the whole Bianjing capital is in chaos. A large group of people are attacking the south gate."
Zhao Zhen didn't know where he got the strength to sit up from the dragon couch.
"You mean King Yong, not King Yan?!"
The young eunuch said: "I saw it right, King Yong is outside the palace."
Han Qi and the Queen looked at each other, feeling a little panicked for a moment.
The official has just made a posthumous edict to pass on the throne to King Yong. It would be better for him to directly attack the palace. Which part of the game is he playing?
Zhao Zhen was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Your Majesty." The queen helped Zhao Zhen in panic.
"Beast, beast." Zhao Zhen looked up to the sky and sighed. He really couldn't accept that his chosen successor would be like this.
Han Qi admonished: "His Royal Highness King Yong must have some misunderstanding. I will go and ask him now."
Zhao Zhen made a false grab with his right hand, as if he wanted to grab something, but he was too weak and couldn't lift his hand for a long time.
"The imperial edict..." Zhao Zhen softly spat out two words.
When the queen heard this, she snatched the imperial edict from Han Qi's hand.
Han Qi also understood the official's intention and did not stop him, allowing the queen to take the photo.
Zhao Zhen looked at Zhao Zongquan again. The queen understood and said to Zhao Zongquan: "Eight Kings, King Yong intends to rebel. You use my Fengxi to mobilize the imperial army. King Qin will protect you."
Zhao Zongquan was a little apprehensive and stood there without making any move.
Finally, Han Qi said: "The Imperial Army only obeys the emperor's orders."
The queen was startled and couldn't help but look at Zhao Zhen.
Zhao Zhen took out a small yellow cloth bag from his pillow and handed it to the queen, then he lost any strength.
The queen opened the cloth bag and saw that inside was the tiger talisman for the imperial army's deployment!
"Eight Kings, take the tiger talisman and leave the palace as soon as possible to mobilize the troops." The queen handed the tiger talisman to Zhao Zongquan, and then said solemnly:
"The lives of Your Majesty and me are in your hands."
Zhao Zongquan took the tiger talisman with trembling hands, kowtowed heavily to Zhao Zhen and the queen, and then hurriedly ran out of the palace.
At this time, King Yong had led three thousand dead soldiers to attack the palace gate.
