Wu Jian didn't know how to answer Zhao Tuo's question. After all, the matter was of great importance. If he answered too lightly, Zhao Tuo would not be aware of the crisis. If he answered too seriously, Zhao Tuo would hate him.
"Xiang Wu, please tell me, there are no monarchs or ministers in this hall today. No matter what you say, I will forgive you."
Seeing Wu Jian's embarrassment, Zhao Tuo comforted himself and said to Wu Jian.
"Since the king has said this, the old minister is bold and bold. Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that the prince's blockade of Sihui County this time shows that the prince has a disobedient heart. The old minister guesses that the prince's guards have been controlled by the prince. The king is now
We should make a decisive decision at this time, immediately seize the prince's military power, and send another general to guard Sihui County. If the prince is unwilling to accept the king's order, then please ask the king to immediately send troops to surround the prince."
"Xiang Wu, if I really do this, I will completely break with the crown prince, and there will be no room for maneuver, right?"
Zhao Tuo looked at Wu Jian and said sadly.
"Your Majesty, I know that making such a decision is indeed embarrassing for you, but you must know that South Vietnam can no longer bear a blow like the prince's rebellion."
"Xiang Wu, is there no other way?"
Seeing Zhao Tuo's hesitation, Wu Jian shook his head helplessly.
"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. It's up to you!"
"Your Majesty, I am willing to do my best for your Majesty, but there is one thing that I still need your Majesty to understand. If the Crown Prince is unwilling to accept the king's order, what should I do?"
After listening to Wu Jianwen's words, Zhao Tuo's body trembled involuntarily and he sat back on the throne dejectedly.
After experiencing a period of terrible silence, Zhao Tuo looked at Wu Jian firmly.
"It's up to you!"
After Zhao Tuo finished speaking, he stopped talking and sat slumped on the throne in a daze.
"Your Majesty, I understand. I will make arrangements now."
Wu Jian saluted Zhao Tuo, stood up and left.
Seeing Wu Jian preparing to leave, Zhao Tuo quickly got up and chased him out.
"Xiang Wu, if possible, please try to save Shi'er's life. This is not the King of Nanyue begging you, but a father begging you."
After Zhao Tuo finished speaking, he knelt down towards Wu Jian.
"Your Majesty, this is impossible."
Wu Jian said and helped Zhao Tuo up.
"Your Majesty, I will do my best, and will never harm the prince's life unless absolutely necessary."
Two days later, a group of imperial censors from Panyu came to Sihui City with Zhao Tuo's edict. After understanding the situation, the city gate officials sent someone to report the news to Zhao Shi. Zhao Shi sent someone to
He took the imperial censor and his entourage into Sihui City, and asked people to invite Jia Heng and others to discuss with them.
"Everyone, the imperial censor from Panyu has arrived in Sihui City. I am afraid that the people who come here are not evil. I have summoned you here just to discuss with you the countermeasures."
"Your Majesty, have you met the imperial censor of Chuanzhao?" Jia Heng asked.
"I haven't seen it yet. Shouldn't I discuss it with you first?"
"Your Majesty, I think your Majesty may have noticed something. I am afraid that the purpose of sending the imperial edict is to find out the situation in Sihui City." Jia Heng looked at his colleagues and analyzed.
"I think the king is still unaware of the situation in Sihui City. If he had any doubts, the king would definitely not just send an imperial edict to the censor."
"Your Majesty, if you want to know what the king's intention is, won't you know it when you meet the imperial censor of Chuanzhao?"
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After listening to the discussions among the people, Zhao Shi decided to meet the Chuanzhao Censor first so as to find out the intentions of the South Vietnamese King Zhao Tuo from the Chuanzhao Censor.
In the lobby of the Sihui County Government Office, the imperial censor and his entourage, led by government officials, came to Zhao Shi. Without being polite, they directly read the edict of the King of South Vietnam to Zhao Shi.
Zhao Shi heard three meanings from the king's edict:
First, he praised Zhao Shi for his timely retreat in the Battle of Lishui, which saved tens of thousands of South Vietnamese troops.
Secondly, the King of Nanyue missed his son Zhao Shi, and ordered his son Zhao Shi to rush back to Panyu immediately to meet Zhao Tuo in order to relieve Zhao Shi's longing for his son.
Third, Zhao Shi was ordered to hand over the South Vietnamese troops in Sihui City to the leading generals who came with the imperial censor.
After listening to the edict of the King of Nanyue conveyed by the imperial censor, Zhao Shi already understood that his father had already suspected him. Not only did he need to be transferred back to Panyu this time, but he was also asked to hand over his military power. This clearly showed that he did not trust him.
He had to use excuses such as missing his son to numb himself. At this moment, Zhao Shi had mixed feelings in his heart.
While Zhao Shi was in a daze, Jia Heng and the others behind Zhao Shi were plotting something in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, it's time to accept the imperial edict." The imperial censor urged impatiently.
Zhao Shi thought about it secretly and decided to accept the imperial edict. He stepped forward to take the imperial edict from the hand of the imperial censor.
Just when Zhao Shi was about to accept the imperial edict, a strange phenomenon occurred. Jia Heng and others suddenly rushed towards the imperial censor, and there was a "puff" sound of sharp blades piercing the human body.
"How could you?" Zhao Shi asked in shock as he looked at the scene happening in front of him.
Jia Heng and others didn't hear what Zhao Shi said at all, and were still minding their own business.
"Alas!" Mrs. Zhao sighed helplessly.
After a while, Jia Heng and others threw away the daggers in their hands, came to Zhao Shi with bloody faces, and knelt down in front of Zhao Shi with a "pop" sound.
"Your Majesty, the matter has come to an end. Please kidnap us and send us to the king. Whether it was the killing of the palace guards before or the killing of the imperial censor today, it was all done by a few of us and has nothing to do with you. As long as our
If I can exchange your head for the king's trust in you, I will die without regrets."
Zhao Shi looked at Jia Heng and others in front of him melancholy, not knowing what to say. He was angry at the "recklessness" of these people, but also moved by the "loyalty" of these people.
"That's all, I have no way out now. I can't exchange your heads for my father's forgiveness, so I'll use my unfilial piety to find a way out for you!"
After listening to what Zhao Shi said, Jia Heng and others felt relieved. Apparently their plan had succeeded.
"Jia Heng, go find the people you contacted before and tell them that I am willing to surrender to Da Qin. You guys, come with me to persuade the officers and soldiers in the city."
Half a day later, Han Chuan quickly sent someone to convey Zhao Shi's intention to Fusu, and Fusu immediately led the Huben army to Sihui City after receiving the news from Han Chuan.
When Fu Su led the 50,000 Hu Ben army to leave the camp, the 80,000 South Vietnamese army had already arrived at Sihui City under Wu Jian's order.