Chapter 156: Someone in the Army Must Be Dissatisfied
Two days later, the Ming Dynasty Hall.
News of the murder of the fourth prince spread to the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
No one would have thought that Chen Changfeng, the Crown Prince, would dare to do such a thing.
That was the fourth prince, Chen Changfeng's brother. Did Chen Changfeng really kill him at all costs?
The emperor threw the cup on the spot.
All the officials in the court also looked frightened.
They always thought that although Chen Changfeng had many methods, no one expected that he would be so ruthless.
That's the fourth prince!
"Father, you have to make the decision for your fourth brother." The second prince knelt on the ground, his face full of sadness.
The third prince hung one arm and was also kneeling on the ground.
The news that the fourth prince was killed by Chen Changfeng shocked both of them.
Of course, the two of them knew why Chen Changfeng killed the fourth prince. The most likely reason was that Qisha recognized the fourth prince as the person who paid to kill Chen Changfeng that day.
Chen Changfeng was furious, so he took this opportunity to kill the fourth prince.
The third prince was extremely frightened. Before, he had thought that if he gave up, Chen Changfeng would let him go.
But now he truly understands that Chen Changfeng is definitely not the kind person he thought he was.
Chen Changfeng can really kill people, and he does it with the power of thunder.
This time Chen Changfeng killed the fourth prince, and it is very likely that one of them will be next.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The news says that the fourth prince had an affair with Da Chu and was discovered by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. That's why..." Yao Xiaoren couldn't continue talking at this point.
He didn't understand why Chen Changfeng killed the fourth prince.
To say that the fourth prince had an affair with Da Chu was just an excuse.
Anyway, the fourth prince is dead now, and there is no evidence of his death, so anything can be said.
The emperor looked at Yao Xiaoren and then at his two sons kneeling in front of him.
The emperor deeply regretted that he had not used thunder to scare everyone during the fight between their brothers.
The emperor also knew in his heart that Chen Changfeng was retaliating for the Binhu assassination that day.
But I have already told him that those people are his brothers and he cannot imitate Li Er of the Tang Empire.
But Chen Changfeng...
"Pass on my decree and call the prince back quickly..."
"No, Your Majesty. The Ming Dynasty is now confronting the border with Da Chu. The prince is leading the army to go on an expedition. If he calls the prince back at this moment, wouldn't he be taking advantage of Chu's wishes?"
"If His Highness the Crown Prince's reinforcements come back, the Ming Dynasty will be in danger."
"Please, for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, your majesty will allow the prince to continue to lead the army for the time being. You will make a decision after the prince comes back." Yao Xiaoren knelt on the ground and begged the emperor.
The other officials said nothing.
At this moment, they no longer dared to say anything unfavorable to Chen Changfeng.
If the emperor wanted to deal with Chen Changfeng, they would naturally not need to add fuel to the fire.
If the emperor is planning to deal with Chen Changfeng and they speak at this time, if Chen Changfeng really returns to the capital, will he kill them then?
Chen Changfeng's killing of the fourth prince was already a failure, and officials like them did not want to be implicated.
Yao Xiaoren talked about the border war, which made the emperor a little clearer.
The Ming Dynasty is now facing a life and death crisis. If the Chu army marches in, the Ming Dynasty will be in danger.
Although Chen Changfeng was leading an army for the first time, the emperor had strong confidence in him.
But what Chen Changfeng committed this time really made the emperor angry.
"Pass on my decree and tell the prince that if he can't take back the thirteen cities of Nanjun this time, he doesn't have to come back to see me." The emperor said through gritted teeth.
The court meeting that was originally going to discuss matters ended after the emperor left these words.
Yao Xiaoren sighed in his heart and looked at Tang Mingren.
Both of them saw the worry in each other's eyes.
…
The second prince and the third prince left the court, both of them had a look of fear on their faces, but they were also faintly excited.
The emperor's words just now made it very clear. If Chen Changfeng cannot take back the Thirteen Cities of Nanjun, even if he comes back, the emperor will not tolerate him.
Originally, the two of them were worried that if Chen Changfeng failed to recapture the Thirteen Cities of Nanjun, the emperor would find ways to forgive Chen Changfeng.
It's okay now. Chen Changfeng sought his own death and killed the fourth prince. The emperor was furious and naturally could not forgive Chen Changfeng.
"Second brother, you were right before. That guy Sixth will not let us go. The Fourth just hired Qisha, and we are the real murderers behind the scenes."
"If he has the chance, he will definitely kill us." The third prince said with a cold look on his face.
The second prince nodded. Between them and Chen Changfeng, only one party could have the last laugh.
But the second prince just heard that Chen Changfeng used the death of the fourth prince to completely conquer the black armored guards.
And Huo Qubing, when he saw Chen Changfeng killing the fourth prince, would Huo Qubing doubt Chen Changfeng's promise to kill him?
I am afraid that Huo Qubing will do his best to Chen Changfeng in the future.
When the third prince learned from the third prince that Chen Changfeng had promised Huo Qubing that he would help him kill him, the second prince was so worried that he couldn't sleep for several days.
Now Chen Changfeng has killed his assistant, the fourth prince...
"Third brother, we can't place all our hopes on Lao Liu being unable to recapture the Thirteen Cities of Nanjun."
"You have a good reputation in the army. Previously, Lao Liu asked my father to eliminate redundant officials and generals. There must be some people in the army who are dissatisfied with Lao Liu."
"We can take this opportunity." The second prince's eyes were sinister.
There have long been dissatisfaction with Chen Changfeng among the military regarding the abolition of redundant officers and generals.
This time Chen Changfeng is leading the army alone. They can take advantage of this opportunity to let those people deal with Chen Changfeng.
"Second brother is indeed second brother. Third brother, my plan has been guessed by second brother." The third prince said with a smile.
"Oh?" A look of surprise appeared on the second prince's face.
…
A few days later, Yongding City in Nanjun.
Yongding City is one of the thirteen cities in Nanjun and is now in the hands of the Chu Empire.
The headquarters of the Chu Empire's southern army was located here.
Li Fengxian had received news that Chen Changfeng was leading five thousand black-armored guards to aid the Ming Dynasty's front line.
However, Li Fengxian didn't quite understand why the Ming Emperor thought that only 5,000 black-armored guards could counter his 200,000-strong Chu army.
But Li Fengxian was very happy. If Chen Changfeng dared to come to the frontline battlefield, Li Fengxian would kill Chen Changfeng himself.
Li Fengxian has never forgotten the humiliation that day in the Ming capital.
Li Fengxian, the great and unparalleled general of Chu, actually lost to a young boy.
"General, someone sent a letter with an arrow." A soldier's voice came from outside the door.
Li Feng opened the door first, and the soldier handed him a letter.
After opening the letter and seeing the contents inside, Li Fengxian had a strange look on his face.
"Where is the messenger?" Li Fengxian threw the letter into the brazier.
"Already gone," the soldier replied.
Li Feng first waved his hand to signal the soldiers to leave.
Li Fengxian wanted to laugh a little.
Not only did he want Chen Changfeng's life, there were actually so many people within the Ming Empire who wanted his life.
The letter just now was actually sent to me by the general of the Ming Dynasty's border army.
I hope that I can meet with him outside the city tomorrow to discuss how to deal with Chen Changfeng together.
Li Fengxian wondered how Chen Changfeng would feel if he knew about this.
Even their own people in the Ming Dynasty were dealing with Chen Changfeng behind his back. Chen Changfeng still wanted to fight with him?
wishful thinking!
"Pass my order, the Overlord Army will follow my general out of the city tomorrow." Li Fengxian's voice rang in the room.