Chapter 1251 I ask the Holy One to abdicate in order to calm the hearts of both China and foreigners!
Prince Qi's Mansion
But at this moment, King Qi had no idea that Emperor Chongping had been aware of his plan and had laid a trap, waiting for King Qi to jump.【??????.??????5?
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However, Huitong's men failed to assassinate Xie Zaiyi and quickly reported it to Prince Qi's palace, which made Prince Qi a little wary.
At this moment, in the backyard, in the secret room of the inner study——
King Qi sat on the pearwood chair, with a hint of embarrassment gradually appearing on his chubby white face.
Xu Shaozhen and Dou Rong, who were sitting opposite each other, also frowned, with expressions of deep thought on their faces, while Jia Yucun, who was sitting not far away, had fear in his eyes.
Could it be that Jinyi Mansion has noticed King Qi’s plan?
Once the matter fails, as the chief secretary of Prince Qi's Mansion, he is afraid that... his life will not be saved.
Under the two slender eyebrows of King Qi, his narrowed mung bean eyes were full of surprise, and he asked: "What is Xun Xie Zaiyi doing in this Jinyi Mansion?"
Dou Rong thought for a while, found a reason, and said: "Maybe it's because there will be a funeral tomorrow, and I have to cooperate with the Jinyi Mansion to protect the funeral procession along the way."
"It's also possible." Qi King Chen Cheng nodded. Immediately, he felt uneasy and asked, "Mr. Dou, do you think Jinyi Mansion noticed something unusual?"
Dou Rong shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be alarmed. If the abnormality had been noticed, Jinyi Mansion would have been riding around, attacking the whole city, and the Jinyi Mansion would have been surrounding the palace."
This makes sense, because after all, it is a serious crime of rebellion. Once they are aware of it, even if it is just suspicion, they will send people to raid the whole city.
Qi King Chen Cheng nodded and said solemnly: "What Dou Changshi said is true. Everything is fine now, which just proves that there is nothing abnormal."
As long as he survives today and waits until tomorrow arrives, he will be the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, the Supreme Being of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, and at that time, the entire Shenjing will obey his orders.
Dou Rong suggested: "Your Majesty, I have a long night and a lot of dreams. I have to do something tomorrow. I can't delay it any longer."
Chen Cheng looked deeply and whispered: "We can't delay it any longer."
In this way, Qi King Chen Cheng waited patiently, feeling excited and looking forward to tomorrow, and he almost didn't sleep all night.
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Zhongshun County Prince's Mansion, Dongkuaoyuan Study Room
It was already dark, but the lights were brightly lit in the study, and except for a few frogs croaking in the courtyard, it was almost quiet.
The former loyal and shun king Chen Rong also came out of the palace. After deposing himself as a commoner, his face often looked old, and his gray-haired face was full of haggard and fatigue.
At this moment, he was dressed in ordinary coarse clothes and his hair was combed meticulously. He was sitting in the study like an old farmer. He picked up the tea cup in his hand and took a sip of the fragrant tea. His face was as cold as frost.
The nearly two years of hard work in Gongling made this loyal and obedient king lose some of his impatience and anger, and began to become much more calm.
Chen Hong, the prince of Zhongshun County, was sitting on a pearwood chair at the bottom of the room. There was a sinister look on his young and handsome face, and he said: "Father, everything has been done."
King Chen Rong of Loyalty and Shun put down the tea cup and said: "If something is not kept secret, it will lead to harm. The most important thing about this kind of thing is to keep it secret. Otherwise, once a few words are leaked, it will be a disaster."
Chen Hong said: "Father, don't worry, everything will be safe."
At this moment, a housekeeper from outside came in and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Prince Qi's Mansion has sent Xu Dianke to ask the Duke about something important."
It turned out that Xie Zaiyi was picked up by people from Jinyi Mansion, and Chen Cheng finally felt a little unsettled, so he sent someone over to ask Chen Hong for his opinion.
Chen Hong frowned, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and said, "Why did you send the housekeeper here at this time?"
After a while, the housekeeper introduced Xu Shaozhen into the study.
Xu Shaozhen first bowed to Chen Hong and Chen Rong and his son, and then said: "The prince said that the matter on Dongxing Street has not been completed."
The so-called Dongxing Street is the road Xie Zaiyi took from the Fifth Army Governor's Palace back to his ancestral home in Ruyifang. Originally, the person Chen Cheng was looking for was ambushed on both sides of the street.
Chen Hong frowned and asked, "What's going on?"
If Xie Zaiyi does not die, no one in the Beijing camp can control it. Of course, assassinating Xie Zaiyi will arouse the suspicion of Emperor Chongping. There may be suspicion, but the investigation will probably not reveal anything, and it should not spread for a while. It is thought that someone will want to
rebellion.
Xu Shaozhen recounted: "In the meantime, the people in Jinyi Mansion seem to be looking for Marquis Zhongqin, and there seems to be something going on."
Chen Hong suddenly felt wary and said, "People from Jinyi Mansion, what's going on?"
King Zhongshun, who was sitting next to him, frowned and became wary. He also turned his questioning eyes to Xu Shaozhen.
Xu Shaozhen said: "The prince said that it should be about dispatching soldiers to guard the funeral tomorrow."
Chen Hong looked at Chen Rong, the loyal and shun king, and said, "Father, what do you think?"
"She probably didn't notice it, otherwise with the nature of Jinyi Mansion, it wouldn't be as simple as just asking Xie Zaiyi away." Chen Rong frowned, his eyes flickered, and he whispered.
Chen Hong nodded and said: "This is what my father said. If there is any leakage about such a big event, the entire Shenjing City will be in chaos. It will not be so peaceful."
Chen Rongdao: "Go and prepare well and start as soon as possible. I'm afraid the night will be long and you will have many dreams."
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The Jade Rabbit sets in the west, the Golden Crow rises in the east, and before you know it, one night passes.
The next day, the sky was bright, and the golden morning light appeared in the eastern sky, shining on the majestic Shenjing City.
After more than ten days of heavy rain in the past, the eaves of the houses on both sides of the street were washed away by the rain and were spotless, and the light could be seen, and many people poured out of the wine shops and teahouses on both sides.
The people of the entire Shenjing City also stood on the streets and looked up eagerly to see the coffin of Emperor Longzhi of the Han Dynasty on its final journey.
All the civil and military officials from the cabinet, the five government offices, six ministries, nine temples and five eunuchs came out of the Yamen Office. In addition, there were also a large number of palace maids and eunuchs. They left the palace and escorted the coffin of the Supreme Emperor to Gongling. The procession was huge and mighty.
Emperor Chongping was no exception and was also among those seeing him off.
At this moment, the imperial guards of honor were all wearing white flags, with sad expressions on their faces. Except for the sound of crying, there was no other noise in the crowd.
During national funerals, everything is carried out in a quiet and solemn atmosphere.
The King of Qi, Chen Cheng, was also among the clan kings. His chubby face seemed to have a look of sadness, but the sparkle in his eyes was fleeting.
Not far away, the kings of Chu and Wei were walking forward with the flow of people, their faces were sad and more confused.
Emperor Chongping was sitting on a dragon chariot that was elegantly decorated, hung with white flags, and the shafts of the chariot were raised high. On his side were teams of retinues of Jinyifu guards wearing heavy filial piety. A large number of soldiers and Jinyifu guards also wore sackcloth and mourning to see him off.
Go away with the coffin.
And this scene should also be set an example and praised by all people in the world.
The funeral procession went out of the city gate in such a mighty manner.
At this moment, soldiers and horses from Guoyong's camp and internal guards, Longxiang's left and right guards, and Jinyi's guards followed the retinue all the way.
The plainclothes detectives of the Jinyi Prefecture Guard were also lurking in the crowd, observing the movement at any time, not only paying attention to possible assassins, but also the Beijing Camp Prefecture Guards in the crowd.
A large number of teams left the Shenjing City in a mighty manner and came to the Baqiao outside the Shenjing City. There were smoke and willows on both sides, and the trees were shaded and lush in the summer.
Just then, "Boom!"
On the stone bridge in front, a cannon shot suddenly sounded, and then there were shouts of killing from both sides of the Ba Bridge. Suddenly, two groups of people came out, about a thousand people, all wearing Han uniforms, armor, and arms.
Tie with white cloth.
These two troops are mainly the guards under King Qi and Prince Zhongshun, as well as the dead soldiers raised over the years.
After this incident, the team was immediately affected and fell into chaos.
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The sound of horse hooves sounded chaotically, and a large number of soldiers armed with swords rushed towards the funeral procession on the road. They immediately collided with the guarding Shenwu General Feng Tang. After a while, the two soldiers armed with swords were already fighting each other.
The weapons collided, emitting sharp sounds of gold and iron. Not long after, soldiers fell to the ground screaming, blood gurgling out, flowing everywhere on the ground, polluting the official road paved with bluestone and mud slabs.
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The sergeant who was originally escorting the carriage carrying the coffin was also in chaos and at a loss.
Dai Quan stood on the side of the dragon chariot, and a sharp voice sounded, loudly saying: "Guard you, escort you! Catch the assassin, catch the assassin!"
However, the situation in the field suddenly turned into chaos.
At this time, a large number of soldiers came down from the city gate and rushed over like a tide, shouting: "Kill Jia's party and clear your side!"
It was Yu Shijin, the governor of the Lianwu camp who had taken the rotation to stay at the city gate, Wu Fengchao, the governor of the Zhenwei camp, and others, who led the soldiers to meet the King of Qi, Chen Cheng.
Runan Hou Weiqi frowned and said loudly: "Stop them! Don't disturb the Holy Master!"
The guards around him drew out their Yanling knives and stood guard in all directions, looking at the enemy with vigilant expressions.
A large number of Jinyi palace guards wearing flying fish uniforms and embroidered spring knives at their waists gathered around the carriage where Emperor Chongping was sitting, holding waist knives to protect them. There were not many soldiers and horses, only three or four hundred people.
At this time, Qi King Chen Cheng and Zhongshun County King Chen Hong looked at each other and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty the Protector!"
The two men spoke loudly, but led a group of followers to surround the carriage where Emperor Chongping was, clearly intending to hijack the emperor on the carriage.
At that time, there was almost no distinction between ourselves and the enemy, and there was almost chaos. However, the concubines and women in the palace were in the rear of the team, looking forward without knowing what was going on.
The faces of the civil and military ministers who were walking out of the funeral were a little flustered and at a loss. Han Huang, the chief minister of the cabinet, and Li Zan, the second minister of the cabinet, also had frightened expressions on their faces.
Others, such as the six ministers, and the minister looked equally shocked.
At this time, before Qi King Chen Cheng could get close to Emperor Chongping, he was stopped by a young general, saying: "Two princes, Your Majesty is still on the carriage, you must not collide with Luan Jia!"
Chen Cheng's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice to the attendant on the side, who was also Yan Dianjun of Prince Qi's palace: "Do it!"
After a while, Chen Cheng and the soldiers beside him began to draw their waist knives and kill the Jinyi palace guards who were guarding the dragon chariot.
When the civil and military officials who were originally panicking saw this scene, they were even more frightened.
King Qi... is this contrary?
Because the rear was also noisy and chaotic, the dragon chariot driven by Emperor Chongping did not seem to turn around, but stood alone.
After a while, the surrounding Jinyi palace guards surrounded the dragon chariot where Emperor Chongping was, resisting the rebels from the Beijing camp as well as the palace guards from Zhongshun County Prince's Palace and Qi Prince's Palace.
At this moment, Qi King Chen Cheng led his troops and horses to rush forward and fought with the guards of Jinyi Mansion.
Ping ping ping pong, the sound of gold and iron clashing is endless.
At this moment, Emperor Chongping stood on the dragon chariot, his dragon eyes flashed, he looked at Chen Cheng coldly, and said coldly: "Chen Cheng, do you want to kill your father?"
The soldiers and horses of Qi King Chen Cheng seemed to be in control of the situation at this moment, attacking from the front and back, controlling the entire funeral procession, and surrounding the Jinyi Mansion guards.
Chen Cheng, Prince Zhongshun, his father and son, and Chen Hong looked at the middle-aged emperor sitting on the dragon chariot and wearing a white mourning cloth, and their hearts could not help but feel inexplicable.
That’s it?!
King Qi was even more excited, his chubby cheeks flushed red, and his mind was agitated.
As long as he forces his father to abdicate, the world will be his.
As for killing his father, he did not dare to bear such a bad reputation. It happened that the Chonghua Palace was empty, so his father could be raised in the palace.
In fact, the King of Qi did not dare to kill his father, so he simply sent troops from all over the world to punish the rebellious ministers and traitors.
Chen Cheng simply walked closer, with Shi Dou Rong, the head of Prince Qi's palace standing beside him on the left, and Jia Yucun on the right. He met those stern and scrutinizing eyes and said, "Father, you are the one who forced me to do this!
At the beginning, Grandpa Huang said that when I grew up, he would establish me as the Eastern Palace, and my father promised well..."
Chen Hong frowned, interrupted King Qi's words, and said, "Your Highness."
What is this girl talking about?
Chen Cheng also came to his senses at this time, calmed down, and said loudly: "Father, since you came to the throne, you have been very happy with your achievements and engaged in military warfare. The people have suffered miserably. You have also been stubborn and favored traitors like Jia Heng's son to carry out evil policies, causing trouble.
The world is restless, wars are raging, and now even the emperor is so angry that he has passed away. I cannot bear to see my country, the Han Dynasty, fall into the hands of others, and I sincerely ask my father to abdicate and be honored in the Imperial Palace!"
Emperor Chongping frowned and looked at the fat King Qi with a terrifyingly cold gaze.
At this time, King Zhongshun Chen Rong was among the royal family, holding an imperial edict in his hand, and said loudly: "Emperor Daxing has a posthumous edict, please stop it, stop it!"
A group of soldiers who were fighting stopped their offensive one after another, and the guards in Jinyi Palace, who seemed to be struggling to hold on at first, also clenched their weapons in surprise when they heard this.
Chen Rong, the loyal and obedient king, held the imperial edict high and said in a cold voice: "Emperor Daxing's edict was passed. King Chen Cheng of Qi was loyal, filial and diligent, and was naturally heroic. He was appointed to the throne. The emperor is old and fatuous, favors treacherous sycophants, and is no longer able to govern. He is a big man.
For the sake of Sheji, the throne will be passed on to the King of Qi!"
When the civil official not far away heard this, his face was stunned.
This is definitely an edict!
The figure of King Pang Shuo of Qi bowed slightly and said loudly: "Father, this is the emperor's will. My father is already old. I would like to ask my father to return to Chonghua Palace to be raised in honor, and I will preside over the affairs of the country."
As soon as these words came out, the faces of all the courtiers changed after hearing what King Qi said, and they couldn't help but be shocked and inexplicable.
Among the clan members, King Wei and King Chu were currently being protected by the guards and looked at King Qi in shock.
It can be said that since King Qi suddenly launched an attack, neither the Wei nor the Chu vassals expected that things would take this step, and they all had worries on their faces.
Emperor Chongping looked at King Qi with an indifferent expression, and said coldly: "You are as stupid as a pig, cruel and surly, and you cannot bear the responsibility of this great Han Dynasty!"
King Qi: "..."
Don't use it to insult people.
No, my father is already surrounded by many people, why are he still so calm?
"Father, please don't force me. The city is now under my control. I don't want to kill each other among the clans," King Qi advised.
Chen Hong said coldly: "Your Majesty, stop talking nonsense and send the emperor back to the palace."
"You ask the civil and military officials of this dynasty, who is willing to support a fool?" Emperor Chongping remained indifferent, his tone full of sarcasm.
When the King of Qi heard this, he felt anger welling up in his heart, and said: "Everyone, after the lonely king ascends to the throne, he will definitely cut off Jia Heng's son and rebel against the party, abolish the evil government of sharing the land with his family, and restore peace to the Han Dynasty. I also ask all ministers to help.
The lonely king advises his father to abdicate the throne!"
Emperor Chongping looked at this scene coldly, his eyes sweeping over the ministers who looked shocked and uncertain. No one knew what the emperor was thinking at this moment.
Chen Hong said loudly: "Come here, take the Emperor back to the palace."
At this time, the sounds of fighting among the surrounding soldiers began again, gradually surrounding the funeral procession. At this moment, the troops were superior in strength and were overwhelming.
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Shenjing Nancheng, Jingying Daying
A rebellion also occurred. The generals of the Beijing camp, led by Zhu Faxing, the governor of the brave camp, Qianshi, and Lu Ziwen, the general of the Yong camp, led their troops to attack the Chinese camp. The Chinese guards on guard posts were instantly on guard with each other.
Waiting for the fight.
After killing and scattering the Central Guards guarding the Chinese army camp, shouts of killing rang out in the Jingying barracks.
"Execute Jia's party and clear the emperor's side!"
Rushing into the courtyard where the Chinese army's barracks are located, the leader of the camp, Zhenwei Battalion Counselor General, broke into the barracks, searched, held a knife, and said urgently: "Thank you, the thief is not in the barracks."
When all the generals in the capital camp heard this, they couldn't help but be shocked. For some reason, they suddenly had a bad premonition. They all looked at each other and were about to say something.
At this moment, earth-shattering shouts of killing could be heard from outside, and then on the four walls, rows of knights holding crossbows stood, drawing their bows and arrows, and shooting at the rebel soldiers.
"No, I've fallen into a trap!" Zhu Faxing saw this scene, his mind was slightly shaken, and he said urgently.
The surrounding generals and generals of the Beijing camp were also shocked and terrified.
At this moment, Jia Fang was leading a group of guard generals, holding a wild goose feather sword in his hand, riding on a horse, and said in a cold voice: "You rebels dare to rebel and cause rebellion. Now that you have already shown your rebellion, why don't you kneel down and ask for surrender?"
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Most of the generals in the capital camp had solemn expressions on their faces and held weapons in their hands, but no one asked to surrender.
Jia Fang sneered and said, "Kill all the traitors and traitors!"
Following an order, arrows were fired in unison like locusts, and large clouds of blood mist exploded. Then, amid screams, the guards and horses in the Beijing camp charged towards the rebel generals in the Beijing camp.
Immediately, the two parties fought together, attacking with swords and guns, blood and flesh flew everywhere, and the shouts of killing shook the southern city of Shenjing.
Zhu Faxing and other generals were caught off guard, and under the siege of the troops led by Jia Fang, they were all killed.
Not long after, Jia Fang looked coldly at the Beijing rebels lying in a pool of blood, and said coldly: "Anyone who is still breathing will be sent to Jinyi Mansion and tortured."
At this moment, several rebels in the capital who had colluded with the King of Qi were quickly put down by the young generals of the Jia family and the generals of the Guo Yong camp.
In other words, the Beijing Camp and Jinyi Mansion Guards, who had prepared in advance, could easily clear out the rebels.
Originally, the generals who launched the rebellion were only a small group.
On the side of Emperor Chongping, King Chen Cheng of Qi was completely unaware of the changes in the city and the capital camp, and continued to incite the Han ministers, which to a certain extent also made all the courtiers feel dazed.
For example, Han Huang and Zhao Mo, the Minister of Punishment, looked solemn and their minds were in shock.
If King Qi ascends the throne and abolishes the New Deal, peace may be restored to the world. As for the Jurchens in the north, they can just negotiate peace.
At that time, the world was at peace, the people were in good health, and the people could no longer suffer from wars and live and work in peace and contentment.
In fact, from the perspective of Han Huang and others, Emperor Chongping favored Jia Heng and others, who were treacherous and sycophantic, resorted to military warfare, and the treasury was in short supply. Then, in order to make up for the shortfall, they began to levy and plunder the property of the gentry all over the world.
It can be said that this is the political proposition put forward by the King of Qi in front of the civil and military ministers, which is shaking the centrists.
Otherwise, even if he succeeds in forcing Emperor Chongping into the palace, if he returns to the palace and the civil and military officials do not support him, the legitimacy of his succession will be in question.
At this moment, a man came out from the Imperial Court and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you, Your Majesty Wang Xueqin, the Censor of Shanxi Province, to abdicate the throne in order to calm the hearts of both China and foreign countries."
boom……
Like a boulder thrown into a lake, it immediately despises the rough waves.
In the midst of the dead silence, the curtain seemed to have been lifted. Not long after, other officials from the imperial censors and even the first-level officials from the six ministers said one after another: "I would like to ask your Majesty to abdicate in order to calm the hearts of both China and foreigners."
Ke Dao was originally a scholar supported by some local gentry, and they were originally opposed to the new law. These people were different from the six ministers and nine ministers in the court.
Express your objections.
At this moment, as the officials from the Department of Science and Technology agreed, some of the six ministers and officials' eyes flickered, as if they were interested in moving.
This is obvious in front of us. If we support the King of Qi and follow the merits of Long, we may be able to directly enter the cabinet.
When King Chen Cheng of Qi saw the scene where Ke Dao and some officials agreed, he felt a burst of ecstasy in his heart, and felt that his bones were numb.
Sure enough, he was destined by destiny and wanted by the people. He had been a hard-working civil and military official in the dynasty for a long time!
On the side, Jia Yucun, the chief secretary of the palace, was also a little shocked.
It seems that things are really going to change.
Also, after all, the emperor is old, and he has gone against the grain and implemented new policies. The people in the court dare to be angry but dare not speak out.
When the King of Qi becomes a great treasure, wouldn't he, as a minister of Qiandi, be able to join the cabinet?
When Jia Yucun thought about this, he felt his heart beating a little unsatisfactorily.
When Chen Hong saw this, he was also a little surprised. He originally felt contempt for King Qi deep in his heart, but he put it away a little.
King Zhongshun Chen Rong looked surprised for a moment, and then he felt a little wary in his heart.
Among the female relatives, there were two carriages, one of which was supported by the eldest princess of Jinyang to send the Supreme Emperor on his last journey. At this moment, the beauty's face, which was not applying makeup, could not help but show an anxious look, and she pulled Feng.
The Queen Mother raised her arm and whispered: "Queen Mother, something happened ahead."
The worry in the old eyes of Queen Mother Feng was no less than that of Princess Jinyang, but she comforted her and said: "Jinyang, calm down, your royal brother can handle it."
This old lady has obviously seen the world, and she is fully aware that King Qi's rebellion was more about forcing the palace, and she would not talk about massacring the female family members.
Not to mention anything else, Empress Dowager Feng is King Qi's grandmother, and she has been carrying King Qi since she was a child.
On another carriage, Empress Song's gorgeous and graceful jade face was also filled with fear. She turned to look at Concubine Duanrong beside her and whispered: "Sister."
Concubine Duanrong sighed softly.
At this moment, the two parties were fighting, and more of them were forcing Emperor Chongping to abdicate, but they had not yet taken action against the female family members in the palace, or in other words, they simply could not care about the female family members in the palace at this time.
"Father, this is what people want. Because my father insisted on going his own way, rebellions broke out in Shandong and the people complained. Tens of thousands of troops were killed in the Northwest War. In these years, how many people have suffered from wars. My father is old and has suffered many times.
Even if he vomits blood and faints, he should be nursed back to health, and his son is the eldest son of his father. Chen Cheng, the king of Qi, has changed from his past generosity. At this moment, he felt confident in his heart. He knelt down and said to him: "Father, please
In front of the emperor's grandfather's coffin, father, please return to the palace and give up your throne."
After saying this, he started to cry loudly.
At this time, when King Zhongshun Chen Rong saw this scene, his mouth twitched, almost secretly surprised.
This eldest nephew has something special.
If you force him into the palace properly and make him look like he has no choice but to fight for the country and the country, at least after passing the throne, his reputation will be better to the outside world.
Perhaps it will be recorded in later history books: "The emperor passed away, and the whole country mourned. On the day of the funeral, hundreds of officials came to Baqiao, and the king of Qi stopped the emperor from riding in the public. He howled and knelt down... The emperor felt sad and remained silent for a long time.
, then returned to the palace, abdicated the throne, and established King Qi as his heir."