Just when Yang Xiuqing was worried, Hou Qianfang came. This was Yang Xiuqing's confidant.
Hou Qianfang is now in charge of the security of Tianjing City. After the three kings left, the East Palace implemented martial law in Tianjing City, and everyone entering and leaving Tianjing City must have a pass from the East Palace.
Hou Qianfang was responsible for executing this matter, and this suggestion also came from him.
After Hou Qianfang came in, he reported some situations after the three kings left Houtian Capital, and was about to get up and leave.
Yang Xiuqing kept him: "Qianfang, wait first!"
"His Royal Highness Dongwang!"
"Close the door, let me discuss something with you."
"Yes, yes, King Dong, what's the matter? Tell me!"
"Let me ask you, what do you think of the newly promoted King of Yu, Hu Yihuang?"
"Uh, King Dong, what specific aspect are you asking about?"
"Tell me everything you know. The key point is if we want to do big things, can he be on our side?"
"Dong Wang, my eyesight is very clumsy and I don't have the sharpness of your eyesight. But if you let your subordinates speak, they will tell you their own opinions. Please don't blame me if I say something wrong."
"Okay, tell me quickly and stop being so pretentious."
"Yes, my subordinates feel that this Hu Yihuang is not from our side. He will definitely stand against us when the time comes."
"My subordinates discovered that Hu Yihuang was a cold-blooded person on the surface. He didn't get close to anyone. After returning home from court, he locked himself in the house and didn't interact with anyone."
"Actually, I found that he and Shi Dakai were quite close. I saw him and Shi Dakai standing together several times and talking about something. Although I couldn't hear clearly what the two of them were talking about, I can definitely tell that their relationship was extraordinary."
Hou Qianfang told the story exactly what he saw and added his own analysis.
In fact, Hou Qianfang was really wrong. Hu Yihuang was devoted to political affairs. He was loyal to Hong Xiuquan and was a loyal minister under the King of Heaven.
In all aspects, he strongly agreed with King Yi Shi Dakai. Shi Dakai had a good character and made great achievements. However, he did not show it on the surface. This is called "the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water".
Hu Yihuang followed ancient teachings. He had such a good relationship with Shi Dakai, but when Shi Dakai was leaving the capital, he neither went to see him nor saw him off because he was afraid of being seen and gossiping. But his heart was with him.
Shi Dakai is consistent.
Recently, Hu Yihuang discovered that something was not normal in Tianjing City, especially after Yang Xiuqing's birthday party. Everyone saw Yang Xiuqing's arrogance and domineering, and everyone could see that Yang Xiuqing was deliberately humiliating the King of Heaven.
He just asked the kings to kneel to him, but he actually asked the king of heaven to kneel to him. This was a naked transgression. What did he, Yang Xiuqing, want to do? Everyone knew Sima Zhao's intentions.
"Well, what you said is very good. Although it is unfounded, the analysis is very reasonable." Yang Xiuqing nodded.
"Do you think Hu Yihuang will cause trouble to us if he objects?"
"Dong Wang, I can't explain this humble position, but I know that if Hu Yihuang supports us, it will definitely bring us great convenience."
"King Dong, I have a plan, but I don't know if it's feasible."
"Okay, come and listen."
So Hou Qianfang came up to Yang Xiuqing and told him his plan in detail.
The next day, Hu Yihuang was in the palace when someone suddenly came to report: "His Royal Highness, Hou Qianfang of the East Palace has something urgent to see you. We said that you are unwell, but he refused to leave and insisted on seeing you."
"Oh, Hou Qianfang?" Hu Yihuang knew this person. This person was Yang Xiuqing's confidant. Although he was not a big official, he had a lot of power in his hands. Now he has the final say on the security of the entire Tianjing City, even when entering and exiting the city gate.
Ask him to approve notes.
"Invite him to the study." Hu Yihuang said to the guard who was delivering the message.
"Yes, His Highness Prince Yu."
In the study room of Prince Yu's Mansion.
With the support of his family, Hu Yihuang pretended to be sick and walked into the study tremblingly.
Hou Qianfang was already waiting in the study, with many gifts in his hands, which were all put aside at the moment.
"I humbly bow to the King of Yu for a thousand years!" Hou Qianfang was very humble. When he saw the King of Yu coming, he bowed his head and bowed.
"Oh, please get up quickly, Brother Hou. If you don't have the foresight, why don't you show Master Hou your seat quickly?" Hu Yihuang angrily scolded the attendant who was leading the way beside Hou Qianfang.
"Thank you King Yu for your thousand years. We, King Yu, heard that you, King Yu, are not in good health. We should have come to visit you in person, but there are many political affairs in the palace, so we sent a humble representative to greet you. This is a gift from King Dong to you.
"As he spoke, Hou Qianfang pointed to the pile of gifts piled next to him.
"Oh, how can this happen? King Dong is really in trouble." Hu Yihuang said quickly.
"I wonder where your Royal Highness is feeling unwell?" Hou Qianfang asked.
"Well...it's an old problem. My hands and feet are numb. I've been taking medicine, but it doesn't work."
"His Royal Highness Dongwang said that if your health allows, you must go to Dongfu after lunch tomorrow."
"Hey, okay, since it is the East King's summons, then I have to crawl to the East King's Mansion even if I crawl."
"Okay, tomorrow afternoon, I will be waiting outside the Dongwang Mansion for the arrival of King Yu."
On the second day, Hu Yihuang really came to Dongwang's Mansion. It was impossible not to come. Dongwang was so domineering now, and Hu Yihuang didn't want to get into trouble.
King Dong met Hu Yihuang on the couch in the study and invited Hu Yihuang to sit on the same couch.
Yang Xiuqing first reminisced about old times with Hu Yihuang, starting from when they got into trouble. They talked about how close they were together at that time and how they talked about anything.
Now, a bunch of old brothers are dead, and the rest are gradually drifting apart.
These words of Yang Xiuqing really moved Hu Yihuang.
Suddenly Yang Xiuqing changed the topic and asked Hu Yihuang if he usually studies?
Nonsense, how could Hu Yihuang, the leader of civil servants, not study at ordinary times?
Yang Xiuqing asked him if he knew Wei Zheng?
Hu Yihuang naturally knew Wei Zheng, a wise minister of his generation.
"King Yu, can you tell me about Wei Zheng's deeds?"
Hu Yihuang didn't know what kind of medicine Yang Xiuqing was selling in the gourd, so he said according to the script: "Well, when Wei Zheng was establishing the country in the Tang Dynasty, he once protected the crown prince Li Jiancheng and was the number one adviser under Jiancheng. The relationship between him and the crown prince Li Jiancheng
They were very close and came up with many ideas for Li Jiancheng to consolidate his position."
"Later, when the crown prince and the King of Qin competed for the throne, Wei Zheng tried his best to kill Li Shimin. However, this Li Jiancheng was uneducated and soft-hearted. In the end, he fell short of the target and became the dead soul of Li Shimin."
"That's good, please continue!" Yang Xiuqing was happy when she heard it and clapped her hands in agreement.
"Wei Zheng was determined to die and prepared to die. However, he met Li Shimin, a wise and martial man. Li Shimin was eager for talents, and he tolerated Wei Zheng's harsh words in every possible way. In the end, Wei Zheng was moved, and the relationship between Wei Zheng and Li Shimin was like this.
During this time, a lot of good stories about the emperor and his ministers were created."
"Yeah, then I don't understand. Do you think Wei Zheng is a loyal minister? Can he be regarded as serving the master wholeheartedly? He was first a member of Li Jiancheng's family, and then he took refuge with Li Shimin. Isn't he just a second minister?" Yang Xiuqing interrupted.
road.
"How can he be regarded as a second minister? Li Jiancheng has not learned countless things, and Li Shimin is a wise king. How can it be considered disloyal for Wei Zheng to assist a wise king?" Hu Yihuang said casually.
"Yes, Brother Hu, what you said is great. I hope you can be my Wei Zheng, brother!" Yang Xiuqing suddenly said excitedly, holding Hu Yihuang's hand.
At this time, Hou Qianfang knocked on the door and came in to report: "His Royal Highness, the King of the East, more than 200 officials from the palace have asked to see you."
Hu Yihuang hadn't come back to his senses yet. He only saw a wave of people pouring into the study.
Even though Dongwang's study is relatively large, so many people lined up at the door.
At this time, Hou Qianfang started to perform.
"His Royal Highness the East King, I have the courage to speak on behalf of everyone. Everyone feels that only you can lead the Kingdom of Heaven to defeat the demons and restore peace. We ask His Highness the East King to succeed to the throne!"
After saying that, he took the lead and knelt down, and shouted: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor!"
Everyone knelt down and shouted: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor!"
Only then did Hu Yihuang understand why Yang Xiuqing asked him to be Wei Zheng just now. This was to compare himself to Li Shimin and the king of heaven to Li Jiancheng.
But you look nothing like Li Shimin. Look at the Dongwang Palace, which is even more luxurious than the Tianwang Palace. Look at the two-foot-tall clock in this room, inlaid with gems, it must be worth a lot of money.
The female officials wearing brocade robes and hats that can be seen everywhere in the mansion are all as beautiful as flowers.
Just like that, I still compare myself to Li Shimin. I'm afraid I'm ten times worse than Li Shimin.
Hu Yihuang thought this in his heart, but he was in the Dongwang Mansion now, so he could only kneel down with these people and shout long live the mountain.
In fact, in my heart, I looked down on Yang Xiuqing a little bit.
Hu Yihuang is not a fool. He has already seen that today Yang Xiuqing's play is for him. At this time, Yang Xiuqing is probably feeling complacent in his heart.
Hu Yihuang acted out the play very cooperatively with these people from the Dongwang Palace. When the time came, Yang Xiuqing insisted on giving them two beauties.
Hu Yihuang argued that he did not take concubines, but Yang Xiuqing directly said that he had ordered to reward him.
In desperation, Hu Yihuang could only take the two beauties home.
Hu Yihuang had already scolded Yang Xiuqing at this time. Yang Xiuqing dragged him into trouble today, and now he has become Yang Xiuqing's subordinate.
"Yang Xiuqing, Yang Xiuqing, you are so vicious!" Hu Yihuang cursed in his heart.
Returning to Prince Yu's palace, Hu Yihuang was still angry. He was dead as soon as Hu Yihuang died. The great cause of the Kingdom of Heaven must never fall into the hands of a villain like Yang Xiuqing.
He was about to send someone to prepare a car to take him to the Heavenly King's Mansion, but when he thought, no, with Yang Xiuqing's suspicious character, someone would definitely be sent to monitor him.
This is actually the case. Hou Qianfang has already sent people to monitor the entrance of Prince Yu's Mansion.
Hu Yihuang was also a shrewd man. He arranged for two beauties given by the East King to sleep with him that night. In fact, he entered the two women's rooms, turned around, and went to his original wife's room through the back door.
And told his plan to his wife. The next day, Mrs. Hu cried, made trouble, and hanged herself in the house. Finally, she slammed the door and went back to her parents' home. Only then did she avoid the spies of Dongfu and successfully captured Dongwang.
News of the rebellion reached the ears of Hong Xiuquan, the king of heaven.