Huining Mansion was in constant turmoil in the darkness.
It was not until the first light of dawn that the darkness of the night was dispelled, but within one night, Huining Mansion had already changed into a different world.
The Jingyang Bell for the Ascension of the Later Jin Dynasty rang as usual, but the officials gathered in the Hou Jin Palace were panic-stricken.
Everyone is waiting for the outcome of last night's turmoil.
Since the Jingyang Bell has been rung as usual, it means that the turmoil has come to an end no matter what, and the remaining matters can be resolved without using weapons.
It is a pity that all the ministers did not wait for the king Wanyan Zongwang and the marshal Wanyan Zongbi. Instead, Gutong King Nurha Chi slowly walked towards the throne of the emperor with a young man with red lips and white teeth.
Everyone knows that in last night's struggle, the Gutong King Nur Haqi, who has always been loyal to the king, was the final winner and profiteer!
As they walked up to the palace with swords and shoes, Nur Haqia stood shoulder to shoulder with the young man, and he no longer had the respect that a minister should have.
"Last night, King Shen and Marshal Wanyan Zongbi colluded with Zhou State to cause rebellion and wanted to lead troops to attack and kill the emperor. I, the emperor, ordered me to serve the king! However, the rebels are rampant and the offensive is fierce. I am still a step too late. Wait for me When he arrived with the elite soldiers of the Eight Banners, the emperor had already died at the hands of the traitors. As a last resort, I could only lead the army to quell the rebellion. The traitor Wanyan Zongbi had already been killed! The accomplice Wanyan's golden marble was also captured by the imperial guards!"
The words of Gutong King Nurhaqa caused an uproar in the palace.
Even the most clueless person knows that this is just Nurha's excuse. Many people even speculate that the King Gutong in front of him is the mastermind behind this coup.
Facing the chaos in the palace, Nurha shouted loudly, "Quiet!"
Although his voice was loud, no one in the palace listened to him!
Nurhaqi immediately nodded towards the new commander of the Imperial Guard outside the hall.
While the ministers were arguing, the sound of neat steps and the clash of messy armors could be heard, and a pair of tough guards had already blocked the door of the hall.
"quiet!"
This time someone listened to Nur Haqa’s words.
Nur Haqi shook his head. These people are really ignorant. They talk to them in a nice manner and refuse to listen. They have to use knives and guns. How bad is this!
"Now that the emperor has passed away, the country cannot live without a king for a day! The eldest prince is perfect in appearance, possessing both political integrity and talent, a good temperament, a handsome appearance, and a beautiful natural talent. With the kindness of the empress dowager, I want to make the eldest prince the emperor! I wonder what you guys think?!"
Nur Haq skipped the truth about the coup and wanted to establish a new king.
A person walked out of the queue of civil servants at the side, "Dare you ask King Gutong! How did the emperor die?! How did King Shen mutiny?! Who can prove this?! How can such a major event as mutiny and regicide be passed off vaguely! "
In the barbaric land of the Later Jin Dynasty, the cultural level of civil servants was generally not high. Those who could read and write the characters of the Zhou Dynasty could basically become officials.
For example, this person who stood up and spoke out for justice could not even use the most basic etiquette terms clearly.
How can the word "die" be used when the emperor dies?
However, the lack of etiquette could not stop his loyalty. Even if the sword was about to come at this moment, he still stood firm.
Wanyan Zongwang was kind to him for promoting him. Now the cause of Wanyan Zongwang's death is a mystery, and the most likely murderer is hiding in the main hall, high-spirited. This makes it difficult for this person to find peace of mind!!
"Lord Sukarie, are you questioning the authenticity of what I just said?!"
When Nur Haqi spoke, his hand was already on the handle of the scimitar at his waist.
"Shouldn't the emperor's body be inspected by all the ministers?! Even the cause of the emperor's death is still a mystery! How can it be done so hastily?! How can a minister watch the emperor die in peace?!"
Nur Hachi walked down the hall slowly, "Well said! Well said! Master Sukarie is really a loyal minister of the late emperor!"
After saying this, Nur Haqia had already walked to Sukarie's side.
"In this case, Lord Sukarie might as well..."
Just when Nur Haqia was about to commit murder, a majestic general stood in front of Sukarie.
"What Master Sukarie said makes sense! Why doesn't King Gutong want the ministers to see the remains of the king?!"
"Monk Wanyan Chen!"
Looking at the general in front of him, Nurha was filled with fear and anger.
This man was a military commander. When Emperor Taizu of Daqian ordered his army to attack his ancestral land, Monk Wanyan Chen's father was defeated and died.
Monk Wanyan Chen was twenty years old and was captured by the Daqian Army. Si Hanfei, the commander of the Qian Army, saw that Monk Wanyan Chen had the talent to be a famous general and liked him very much, so he planned to keep him by his side and train him as a confidant.
Monk Wanyan Chen has stayed in Daqian for more than a year.
At this time, Monk Wanyan Chen's mother still stayed in Jianzhou and was supported by her brother Wanyan Xielie.
So Monk Wanyan Chen made an excuse to visit his mother and asked to return to his hometown.
The commander-in-chief of the Qian Army, Si Hanfei, greatly admired Zhou's loyalty and filial piety etiquette, so he agreed to Monk Wanyan Chen's request.
So he sent a team of personal soldiers to accompany him to Jianzhou. They were called to accompany him, but in reality they were under surveillance.
Monk Wanyan Chen then discussed with his clan brother Wanyan Xielie, and the two of them joined forces to kill the soldiers guarding them, and fled towards Jianzhou with their mother.
His mother was too old to walk, so monk Wanyan Chen and his brother took her on a human-powered cart, and the two brothers took turns pulling her to the northeast, eventually returning to Houjin.
After Wanyan Zongwang heard about this, he valued the two brothers very much. Wanyan Xielie was appointed as the governor because of his hereditary official position. Monk Wanyan Chen became Wanyan Zongwang's personal bodyguard and soon became the captain of the Imperial Guard. .
Later, Monk Wanyan Chen had a grudge against others and was falsely accused and imprisoned. Taiwan admonishers suspected that he had been in the Imperial Guard and had military power. He must have acted arbitrarily and violated national laws and should be sentenced to death.
However, Wanyan Zongbi tried to protect Monk Wanyan Chen, and finally the king of the country, Wanyan Zongwang, pardoned Monk Chen.
Two years later, Monk Wanyan Chen, with the support of Wanyan Zongbi and Wanyan Zongwang, organized and trained a new army, the Zhongxiao Army. Monk Wanyan Chen served as the commander of the Zhongxiao Army.
Monk Chen managed the army well, and all the loyal and filial troops bowed their heads and obeyed his orders. He did not commit any crimes in the prefectures and towns he passed, and he was the first to enter the formation in every battle. He was as fast as the wind and rain. He was a rare and powerful force.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! In the same year, the Daqian cavalry invaded. Monk Chen led 400 Zhongxiao troops to fight against the cavalry. They used cavalry against cavalry to defeat the Yuanmeng cavalry.
After that, he fought with Daqian's army several times and defeated Daqian many times.
This is also one of the reasons why Nurhaji did not attack Monk Wanyan Chen - Gongzi Yu tried to protect Monk Wanyan Chen.
The reason why Gong Ziyu helped Nurhaqi usurp the throne was certainly not out of boredom and out of kindness.
The purpose is to allow Nurhaqa to go south to harass the northern border of the Great Zhou Dynasty and contain the strength and energy of the Great Zhou court. Naturally, the stronger the combat power going south, the better!
Among the later Jin Dynasties, the most capable ones were Wanyan Zongbi and Wanyan Chen Monk.
Wanyan Zongbi is the younger brother of the king Wanyan Zongwang, so it is impossible to win over him, but the remaining monk Wanyan Chen is different.
Therefore, they did not take action against Monk Wanyan Chen, but sent assassins one after another to symbolically kill him to distract him from his concentration.
The living monk Wanyan Chen can make Gong Ziyu's plan smoother.
After Nurha Chi saw Gong Ziyu's power, he knew that he would not be able to disobey Gong Ziyu's decision until he completely controlled the Kingdom of Jin.
With a kind smile on his face, Nurha asked, "What do you think we should do about this, Monk Chen?!"
Although Monk Wanyan Chen was a military commander, he was very thoughtful.
"Ask the shamanic high priest to offer sacrifices to the king!"
It is said to be a sacrifice, but in fact it is to ask the high priest to check the cause of Wanyan Zongwang's death.
Shamanism was the state religion of the Later Jin Dynasty and was effective for generations. When the Later Jin Dynasty was not established, it was the sacrifice of the Later Jin Dynasty.
In the concept of Monk Wanyan Chen, shamanism will definitely not go along with Nurhaqa.
"Okay! I'll give Brother Chen the face to invite the high priest!"
Nur Haqi slowly put away his murderous intention. He knew that the reason why he was able to suppress the ministers now was not because his power was strong enough, but because he took the lead in controlling the palace city.
If the officials were really suppressed by force, it would inevitably lead to chaos in the Later Jin Dynasty.
Originally, Nurhaqa wanted to kill Sukarie to frighten the ministers, but monk Wanyan Chen came forward and his attitude was so resolute, his plan was disrupted.
Since they want to see the high priest, let them see him.
Last night, Shamanjiao, Nurhaqia, Sunflower Eunuch, and Gongziyu reached a four-party agreement.
Everyone got what they wanted, and now shamanism is on Nurha's side.
Not long after, the shamanistic high priest came to the temple.
"I have met His Highness the Prince!"
The high priest bowed to the eldest prince Wanyan.
Wan Yanqi glanced nervously at Nur Haqi who was standing aside, and then whispered, "The high priest is exempt from the ritual!"
Wanyan Qi is the eldest son of Wanyan Zongwang, and he is extremely handsome.
However, apart from his handsomeness, he has no other significant advantages! Instead, he is indecisive and timid.
Of course, these became great advantages in the eyes of Nur Haqi, the high priest and Gongzi Yu.
Monk Wanyan Chen on the side also bowed to the high priest, "High priest! I still need to trouble you to pray for the late king's blessing and sacrifice to ascend to heaven!"
In the secret, Monk Wanyan Chen sent a message to the high priest, "Please ask the high priest to find out the true cause of death of the king."
The high priest nodded, gave Monk Chen a reassuring look, and then led the ministers to the place where Wanyan Zongwang's remains were parked.
Due to etiquette and customs, foreign ministers were not allowed to enter, so only the high priest entered.
Monk Wanyan Chen did not know that the high priest he trusted was already colluding with Nurha.
Half an hour later, the high priest pushed open the door and announced, "The king of the country was indeed killed by the axe. He was seriously injured and died. The dragon was buried in the sky."
After hearing this, Monk Wanyan Chen actually believed it.
Wanyan Zongwang was also extraordinary. Under the protection of the Imperial Guards, he could be injured with an axe. Wanyan Zongbi's Chitailed Crested Golden Bird Ax was indeed extremely suspicious.
The ministers who followed were also talking a lot.
"How is it?! Brother Monk Chen, you believe it now!"
Monk Wanyan Chen did not speak. Wanyan Zongwang died under the axe, which did not explain anything.
However, now Monk Wanyan Chen has no evidence to find out the truth of the matter. The top priority now is to ensure that the son of the king can inherit the throne.
The ministers behind Monk Wanyan Chen saw that the leader was silent and there were few speakers.
Including Sukarie just now, although he doesn't believe in Nur Haqi, he does believe in the high priest.
At the moment, unfounded suspicion will only lead to chaos in Huining. It is better to support a new king first and then slowly investigate this matter.
"Now that the matter is clear, let's prepare for the eldest prince's enthronement ceremony!"
As soon as Nur Haqi finished speaking, he raised objections!
"The previous ruler died in the sword and no edict was left behind. The candidate for the new ruler should be chosen by the ministers. How can we be so hasty!"
As soon as these words came out, Nur Haqi felt happy.
As expected by Gong Ziyu, the choice of the new king will attract more attention than the cause of death of the old king.
For most of the officials, the old king is dead, so what if the cause of death is found out?!
There is no direct benefit to the ministers, but the selection of the new leader is closely related to the interests of the ministers.
When their attention is attracted by the candidate of the new leader, as time goes by, who will care about the cause of death of the old leader?!
"I, the Mohe Jurchen, have always been the youngest son to guard the stove. The third prince should inherit the position of the leader of the country!"
Before he finished speaking, this view was opposed by other ministers.
"Absurd! I, Jianzhou, have grown stronger and stronger by learning the system of Zhou Ting. Looking at all the tribes in the Eight Wildernesses, which one has not learned the methods of China?! Since you have learned from others, you should learn it to the end! The eldest prince, as his direct descendant, naturally should
The eldest prince will succeed you!"
"Otherwise! I think the second prince is talented and intelligent, and he is the best candidate to inherit the throne!"
"..."
In an instant, the ministers began to support the prince they supported for their own interests.
However, a very few ministers who were loyal to Wanyan Zongwang, such as Monk Wanyan Chen and Su Kalie, did not participate in this dispute.
They were originally loyal to Wanyan Zongwang. The three princes were not very young, and they were all Wanyan Zongwang's biological children. Whoever succeeded to the throne meant little to them.
Faced with the quarrel, Nur Haqi did not stop it, but allowed the officials to continue to quarrel.
This kind of quarrel can make people ignore the real cause of death of brother Wanyan Zongwang. By the time they realize it, Nur Haqi has completely taken control of Huining Mansion.
As for the choice of the new leader, Nur Haqi has the military power, and also controls the palace, the queen, and the queen mother. The quarrels between the ministers are actually meaningless. The final decision-making power still lies in his hands.
Then again, among the three children, it doesn’t matter which one is in top position?!
The military power and political power are all in his hands, and the leader of the country is nothing more than a decoration.
Therefore, Nurhaqi allowed this quarrel to continue for three days. It was not until the fourth day of the court meeting that Nurhaqi came up with the decree of the queen and the empress dowager and established the eldest prince Wanyanqi as the head of the country.
Of course, many people still held objections, but these opinions were all wiped out under the sword of the Guards.
The only one qualified to object, Monk Wanyan Chen, doesn’t care who the new king is?!
Just yesterday, Nur Haqi found Monk Wanyan Chen and promised him that he would not serve as regent, but would only assist in the administration. When the ruler of the country comes of age, he would naturally return the throne to the ruler of the country.
This is not just a verbal promise, Nur Haq also puts it into action!
According to the decree of the Queen and the Empress Dowager, Nurhaji, the king of Gutong, Monk Wanyanchen, the marshal of the capital, and Wanyan Zongqian, who was already highly prestigious in the Wanyan royal family, were appointed as assistant ministers.
If it was just a verbal promise from Nur Haqa before, now it is a solid sincerity.
"I wish you, Monk Wanyan Chen, to see the Lord of the Kingdom!"
After announcing the decree of the Queen and the Queen Mother, Monk Wanyan Chen was the first to kneel in front of Wanyan Qi and salute.
His actions also inspired the remaining people. At this moment, the overall situation has been decided, and there is no point in arguing anymore.
"Meet the King!"
Seeing the reactions of the ministers, an imperceptible smile flashed across Nurha's teeth.
Since he dares to let Monk Wanyan Chen be the assistant minister, he will naturally be unable to get involved in political power!
On the third day after the king ascended the throne, King Zhao Zhu Kai took advantage of the fact that the new king had just been established and the people's hearts were not yet stable, so he sent troops to the Northern Expedition.
This was one of Nur Haq's trump cards to force Monk Wanyan Chen out of Huining.
Zhao Wang Zhu Kai was brave and good at fighting, and was beyond the ability of ordinary Houjin generals to deal with, so Monk Wanyan Chen led his Zhongxiao Army to the front line.
The power of Hou Jin also completely fell into the hands of Nur Haqi.
Gong Ziyu's grand plan has taken another step forward!
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Yuezhou, Shanyin Prefecture.
After Yang Qingyuan and Di Zhiyuan discovered the secret passage under the bank, they immediately ordered the money in the Yuezhou bank to be transferred, and the Yuezhou bank was sealed.
"Zhiyuan, what can you find out?!"
Di Zhiyuan was responsible for re-examining the security system of Yuezhou Bank in the hope of finding any loopholes.
Di Zhiyuan shook his head helplessly after hearing this.
"Sir, I have checked all the listening tanks and there are no problems. At first I thought it was because of the distance, so I specially found someone to dig in the middle of the two listening tanks, but the movement could not be concealed at all.
Listen to the earth jar!”
Hearing this, Yang Qingyuan became more and more puzzled. In the past two days, he and Di Zhiyuan had been studying how to bring the silver out through the underground, but they had never found a way.
Yang Qingyuan and Di Zhiyuan also questioned the Shenwu Army responsible for defense and the officials of the bank.
But the people of the Shenwu Army were clueless when asked, and no one had ever taken a large number of silver boxes out of the bank.
The officials of the bank were even more outrageous. Five of them committed suicide out of fear of crime before being investigated. The rest put the blame on Li Da, the deceased head of the bank in Yuezhou.
Only Yin Cao Wangli of the Treasury was fair, and he said some fair words for Li Da, the treasurer.
The investigation once again reached an impasse.
Just when the two of them were at a loss what to do, someone brought news.
That's right, Li Xunhuan, the governor of Yuezhou, has made meritorious service again!
He once again found a breakthrough in the captured Qiantang Chief Wu Ankang!
Li Xunhuan asked during the interrogation that half a month ago, the Money Gang gave Wu Ankang 30,000 taels of silver, and Li Xunhuan took him to the secret room of Wu Ankang's home to search.
As a result, thirty thousand taels were found in the secret room, all of which were official silver from the Yuezhou Bank!
You should know that the government's official silver has its own casting method. The color of the silver cast by the government is gray, while the self-cast silver on the market is bluish white.
However, every expenditure of the government's treasury money has been recorded in detail. There is no chance that the official money spent by Yuezhou has been embezzled so much, except for the eight million taels that disappeared!
