Chapter 1446 King Wei: The issue of heirs must be resolved.
Ningguo Mansion
As something like this happened in Beijing, some rumors also spread to Rongning and Ningfus. Naturally, all the theatrical troupes originally scheduled to celebrate were withdrawn.
At this time, Emperor Chongping was assassinated, so it would be inappropriate to celebrate.
Grand View Garden, Qichiyuan
In the main hall, Zhen Lan was playing chess with Tan Chun, while Ya Ruo on the side was watching Zhen Xi painting.
Zhen Lan said softly: "Such a big thing has happened in Beijing. It has been really turbulent recently."
Tan Chun also had some emotion on his face, and said in a low voice: "Who would have thought that the villain would be so heartless and crazy that he would assassinate the Holy Emperor in the palace when he was worshiping his ancestors in the Ancestral Temple."
Zhen Lan said softly: "Third sister, did anyone in Beijing tell me which gangster it is?"
In fact, if the one in the palace dies, then Brother Heng has a large number of troops outside, and he will be able to support any vassal king with ease.
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Jinyi Mansion, in the hall——
Qu Lang, the commander of the Jinyi Mansion, sat behind a lacquered wooden table with a serious expression on his face. He looked down at Liu Jixian and said, "Has the source of the gunpowder been found out?"
Liu Jixian said: "The gunpowder was flowed out from the weapons inspection hall and handed over to a hundred households from the five thousand households in the inner city. Then it was buried in the Taimiao hall in advance, but the hundred households were suspected by the people in Jinyi Prefecture's Fusi Division.
, lit the fuse in advance.”
In other words, it turned out that this was not because Qu Lang and Liu Jixian were not strict in their governance, but because the guards of Jinyi Mansion in Nei Qian Hu Office were not under their control.
Ever since King Chen Cheng of Qi rebelled, the five thousand households in the Jinyi Mansion had been severely punished by Emperor Chongping, but it didn't take long for such a disaster to happen.
Qu Lang said: "There have been many mistakes in the five thousand households in the house. Nanzhen Fusi has strictly inspected the generals, colonels, officers, and lieutenants to strictly prevent such things from happening."
Liu Jixian handed over his hand.
Just as the two were discussing, a guard from the Jinyi Mansion ran to the Yamen Hall in a panic and said: "Commander, something serious has happened."
When Qu Lang heard this, his pupils couldn't help but condense, and he stared at Liu Jixian.
After a while, Qiu Liang, accompanied by a large number of Jinyi Mansion guards, entered the government hall.
"Qiu Liang, how brave are you to rush into the government office?" Liu Jixian had a hot temper. He stood up from his chair, looked at Qiu Liang, and said in a deep voice.
Qiu Liang sneered and said: "The Holy One has spoken, the Imperial Ancestral Temple was assassinated, and the Holy Master was disturbed. The former commander of Jinyidu, Qu Lang, was negligent and was responsible for the lack of vigilance. He is now captured and sent to prison to await trial."
When Qu Lang heard this, his face changed slightly, and his eyes showed a hint of surprise.
Qiu Liang would not dare to convey this kind of decree in vain, so it is the decree of the palace.
Qiu Liang's face was gloomy, his eyes flashed fiercely, and he shouted: "Commander Qu, should I send someone to take you, or should you hand over the token yourself, cut off your hands and go to the prison."
At this moment, the Jinyi palace guards behind Qiu Liang were about to approach and capture Qu Lang.
"bass……"
At this moment, the Jinyi Mansion guard near Qu Lang suddenly pulled out the Xiuchun knife from his waist, with a fierce murderous look on his face.
"Are you going to rebel according to His Majesty's decree?" Qiu Liang shouted, looked around, and asked.
Qu Lang waved his hand and said: "You all must not be reckless."
As he spoke, he took off a bronze token from his waist and banged it on the lacquered wood desk.
"We sincerely obey the Holy Order." Qu Lang's face was extremely silent, he left the lacquered wood desk in front of him and moved toward the palace garden with his hands in hand.
At this moment, Qiu Liang stared at the ashen-looking Qu Lang, feeling extremely happy in his heart.
Things have really turned around. When these people oppressed him so much, he could have imagined that he would be here today.
Liu Jixian looked at this scene and opened his mouth, but when he met Qu Lang's eyes that clearly showed disapproval, he couldn't help but sigh secretly.
Now, we can only wait for the governor to come back before making further calculations.
Qiu Liang said in a deep voice: "The Holy One mentioned that when the Ancestral Temple exploded, the Jinyi Mansion could not detect the whereabouts of the traitor in advance, and the Jinyi Mansion was quite negligent and slack in guarding the Ancestral Temple."
Liu Jixian argued: "The attack on the Imperial Ancestral Temple this time was mainly caused by people from five thousand households. Why did Liu slack off in his duties? People named Qiu, don't avenge yourself publicly!"
"You are the envoy of Fuzhen, Beizhen, and spy on the gangsters in Beijing. However, such a mistake happened in such a big event as worshiping ancestors. The guards of Jinyi Mansion in Beijing were unable to detect and warn in advance. This is a crime!
"Qiu Liang's face was cold and solemn, his brows were raised a little, and he spoke harshly.
Liu Jixian said angrily: "You are so slanderous!"
"Come here, capture Liu Jixian and throw him into the imperial prison together!" Qiu Liang shouted with fierce anger in his eyes.
Liu Jixian looked around and shouted, "Let's see who dares!"
At this moment, several Jinyi palace guards gathered around, with timid looks on their faces, obviously captured by Liu Jixian's cold and stern gaze.
Qiu Liang sneered and shouted: "You are really contrary, whose power are you relying on? If you think you can rely on the power of Duke Wei, I tell you that you have made a wrong calculation!"
At this moment, Qu Lang took over the conversation in a calm tone and said in a deep voice: "Liu Jixian, since this is the will of the Holy One, we and Jin Yi have no choice but to obey your orders."
Don't cause trouble to the Governor at this time. As for anything else, the Governor will take care of it when he comes back.
Liu Jixian snorted coldly. There was still a bit of resentment on his rough face, but he also took a black iron token from his waist and placed it on the lacquered wooden table.
Liu Jixian said, and followed Qu Lang, the commander of Jinyidu, towards the imperial prison.
After a few people left, Qiu Liang felt very happy. He walked around a lacquered wood desk and sat on the main seat. He looked down at the Jinyi Mansion's Nan Town Fusi and said: "
All members of Qu Lang and Liu Jixian's party will be dismissed and interrogated."
Several wealthy families in Nanzhen Fusi all raised their hands and said yes.
Subsequently, Jinyi of Nanzhen Fusi began to isolate and review Jinyi Qianhu, Baihu, and the general banner and small banner of North Town Fusi.
For a time, the entire Jinyi Mansion Town Fusi was in a state of panic and people were in panic.
In this wave of "purges," the knives mainly fell on Jia Heng's old subordinates.
In fact, Jia Heng had always been criticized by civil officials when he served as both the capital camp and the Jinyi Mansion. Due to the needs of the Liaodong War, although the officials in the government and the public had some complaints, they could not rashly let Emperor Chongping relieve Jia Heng from the Jinyi Mansion.
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But now that Liaodong was pacified, it seemed that there was no need to wait for the civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty to come together. Emperor Chongping had already taken the opportunity to make adjustments this time.
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Shenjing City
Time flies by like water, and in a blink of an eye it is mid-November of the 19th year of Chongping.
The temperature in Guanzhong has also gradually dropped. Dark clouds are rolling in the sky, as if a blizzard is brewing. The cold wind blows on the face of the galloping knight, as if it is as cold as a knife.
"drive!!!"
On this day, King Chu and King Wei returned to Shenjing City together with the cavalry from the Beijing camp. Their eyes flickered and they stared at the towering Shenjing City. Both of them felt a sense of solemnity in their hearts.
The two vassal princes had already heard the "bad news" of Emperor Chongping's assassination on the road, but the details were unknown.
In fact, even Jia Heng did not know that Emperor Chongping had become blind due to the assassination.
Because the news of this matter has been strictly blocked by Emperor Chongping to prevent it from causing shock to the country, apart from other things, how much control does a blind emperor have over the court?
The King of Chu and the King of Wei followed the Jingying army to the Shenjing City in a mighty manner, while the cavalry from the Jingying camp headed for the Jingying camp located on the western outskirts of the Shenjing City.
When galloping on horseback, they had just entered Shenjing City. King Chen Qin of Chu and King Chen Ran of Wei had just arrived at the Yamen of the Ministry of War to deliver military orders. They did not return to their respective palaces, but immediately headed towards the palace garden.
Palace Garden, Kunning Palace——
Emperor Chongping sat down on a bed covered with soft mattresses in His Excellency Nuan, and covered himself with a pair of blankets. On his originally old and decayed face, there were a lot of white hairs on his temples, and his figure became thinner, almost curled up in a ball.
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Empress Song was sitting not far away, looking quietly at the emperor lying on the bed. Her beautiful eyes under the willow eyebrows were as smooth as water, as if there was a hazy mist.
Your Majesty is really haggard and older than when you were young.
At this moment, an eunuch quietly walked around a screen and said softly: "Your Majesty, the King of Wei and the King of Chu are outside the palace asking for an audience."
Queen Chunshan of Song Dynasty frowned and said, "Your Majesty is taking a rest. What are they doing here at this time?"
At this moment, Emperor Chongping heard the whispers between Empress Song and the inner prisoner. There was still a feeble weakness in his voice, and he said, "Zitong?"
"Your Majesty, King Wei and King Chu have arrived in the capital." Queen Song approached and said softly.
When Emperor Chongping heard this, he was silent for a moment and said loudly: "Let the two of them enter the palace to meet each other."
Although the middle-aged emperor is blind, his mind is particularly determined at this moment.
The selection of heirs has already begun, and their character and ability have been examined.
Queen Song responded, and then, not long after, she heard the sound of two footsteps coming from outside.
Immediately, the King of Wei and the King of Chu underwent plastic surgery to reduce their appearance, and accompanied by the eunuchs, entered the Nuan Pavilion in the palace.
"I have met my father. Long live my father. Long live my father." King Wei and King Chu saluted Emperor Chongping who was sitting on the soft couch.
Emperor Chongping said: "King of Wei, King of Chu bowed his head without courtesy and watched his seat."
"My dear father, thank you." King Wei and King Chu thanked each other.
"In this battle of Liaodong, you two helped Ziyu run back and forth. You were so busy that our Han army was able to pacify Liaodong so quickly. You two also contributed a lot." Emperor Chongping said in a hoarse and rough voice.
There seemed to be some praise in it.
King Wei said: "Father, my sons and ministers are just fulfilling their duties. In the war, it is up to Ziyu to strategize, and there is nothing else to say."
The King of Chu quickly said: "Father, you have given me too much praise."
Emperor Chongping said: "You two should not be too modest."
The King of Wei looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "Father, I heard on the road that the criminals were so mad that they committed crimes in the Ancestral Temple, the resting place of the ancestral tablets. I wonder what kind of thieves they are? After I returned, I sent troops from five cities.
Secretary, arrest thieves and bandits."
Emperor Chongping looked deeply and said coldly: "It's Chen Yuan. Jinyi Mansion and Neiwei Mansion are arresting him in Shenjing City. News will come soon."
When Wei King Chen Ran heard this, he frowned and said, "Chen Yuan actually committed murder in the Imperial Ancestral Temple?"
Emperor Chongping said: "There is nothing he can't do!"
At this time, Empress Song took a blue and white porcelain tea cup from the eunuch, walked to Emperor Chongping and said, "Your Majesty, please use this cup of ginseng soup first."
Emperor Chongping said "hmm", took the teacup from Queen Song's hand, lowered his head and took a sip.
Wei Wang Chen Ranyou said: "Father, this time I and the King of Chu also brought the empress dowager and the young emperor of the Jurchen and Puppet dynasties to Shenjing."
Emperor Chongping asked: "Where is Dorgon?"
"Dorgon burned himself in the palace, so he just sent the coffin carrying his remains to the sacred city and asked his father to pay his respects." Wei Wang Chen Ran said with a solemn expression.
Emperor Chongping looked deeply and shouted: "Breaking bones and scattering ashes will only make you a little alarmed."
Normally, Emperor Chongping would not be so violent in the past, but he had just suffered an ambush and lost his eyesight, and his heart was filled with rage.
King Chen Ran of Wei bowed his hand and said nothing.
After Emperor Chongping finished explaining, he ordered the eunuchs on the side to let King Wei and King Chu leave the palace.
Empress Song was dressed in a light yellow dress, with a beautiful bun, and her eyebrows were full of soft and graceful charm. Although she was not applying makeup at the moment, her fair-skinned face was still rosy. She said in a low voice: "
Your Majesty, it's noon, you can take a rest."
Then, the beauty stepped forward, and the nanny packed up the jade bowl and chopsticks.
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, and then suddenly asked: "The King of Wei has been married for so long and has no children. Has he ever visited the imperial physician?"
After hearing this, Empress Song gently paused the dishes and chopsticks she was packing in her hands, and her fair-skinned face turned a little pale.
Emperor Chongping paused slightly, sighed, and said, "Let the imperial doctor take a look."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Empress Song responded gently, with a thick layer of gloom in her heart.
His Majesty seems to intend to let Ran'er inherit the East Palace, but Ran'er has been childless, and it seems that there is no time to delay.
But why is it so difficult to have an heir? If there is something wrong with the Yan family's girl's body, then what's the matter with the daughter of the Marquis of Runan who still has no children?
No, she had to ask an imperial doctor to diagnose and treat Ran'er.
Not mentioning that Queen Song was extremely anxious, she said that King Chu returned to his residence.
Prince Chu's Mansion, inside the mansion——
Princess Zhen Qing of Chu has learned from her servant that King Chen Qin of Chu is returning to the capital today and will greet her outside the Yimen.
Not long after, the King of Chu, accompanied by Shi Liao Xian, the Chief of the Chu Palace, and Feng Ci, the Chief Registrar, came closer, looked at Zhen Qing, and said softly: "Princess, long time no see."
Zhen Qing was cold and charming, with a smile on her graceful face, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, it's been a long and tiring journey."
King Chu Chen Qin's handsome and fair face seemed to be filled with a prosperous smile, and he asked: "Princess, where are Yinyin and Jie'er?"
Now the King of Chu is thinking about his lovely twin children.
Zhen Qing said: "Yin Yin and Jie'er are in the backyard. They are still talking about their father these days."
King Chu Chen Qin had a gentle smile on his face and said softly: "I miss them both too."
With that said, he walked towards the hall.
Zhen Qing also followed the King of Chu and said softly: "Your Majesty, there has been a big incident in Beijing recently. The bad guys set up an ambush for the emperor in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. There has been a lot of commotion in Beijing these days."
King Chu Chen Qin nodded, with a solemn look on his face, and said: "I just went to see my father. Fortunately, my father was not in danger."
While talking, the couple came to the back hall and sat down.
Zhen Qing signaled to the nanny beside her to bring her daughter Yinyin and her son over.
After a while, a girl and a boy, who looked like golden children, were hugged by several nuns.
King Chu Chen Qin smiled, looked at the girl with clear eyes, and said: "Yin Yin, come here, let daddy come and take a look."
"Father," the girl called softly, and there was something soft and sweet in her voice. As she spoke, she stretched out her two soft little hands towards the King of Chu, Chen Qin.
The King of Chu felt that the fatigue of the journey was somewhat relieved, and he said clearly: "Yin Yin, come here and let daddy hug you."
On the other side, the boy was a little helpless.
It’s probably a question of, who am I and what am I here for?
Zhen Qing suddenly came forward, took the boy's delicate hand, and said with a smile: "Jie'er, do you miss your father?"
"I want to." The boy's voice was soft and waxy, and his bright eyes turned like black grapes.
King Chu had seen the boy before, nodded with a smile and said, "Come here and let your father see if he has grown taller?"
According to what Liao Changshi said, this was his only biggest advantage over King Wei.
The King of Wei had no children, probably because of some health problem.
Thinking of this, King Chu could not help but feel a sense of pride and superiority in his heart.
On the other side, King Wei left the palace and returned to King Wei's Mansion with a lot of worries. As soon as he entered the Yimen, Concubine Wei also came forward and whispered softly: "Your Majesty is back."
King Wei Chen Ran nodded and ordered: "Prepare hot water if you want to take a bath."
Concubine Wei hesitated to speak, but finally did not dare to ask any more questions. She quickly responded and turned around to tell others to get busy...
King Chen Ran of Wei did not say much else, but took heavy steps, entered the study room with high bookcases, and sat down.
Shi Dengwei, the chief minister of the Palace of Wei Palace, asked: "Your Majesty has already met with the Holy One. How is the Holy One doing?"
Wei Wang Chen Ran shook his head and said: "This time, my father may have the intention of establishing a heir apparent."
I heard from my mother that my father was blind, so it would be impossible not to establish a throne.
Hearing this, Deng Wei gradually became worried in his eyes that shone with wisdom, and said softly: "In these few battles, His Highness and the King of Chu have performed well in their own way, and they are equally good, but the prince has
But there is a fatal flaw.”
At the end of the sentence, his voice was a little softer, obviously taking care of Wei Wang Chen Ran's face.
Wei Wang Chen Ran nodded and said in a deep voice: "Gu Ye is very distressed. It's better to ask some imperial doctors to take a look at it in the next few days."
At this time, if you continue to deceive yourself and others, saying that it is because of the two princesses, you will be deceiving yourself.
I'm afraid that my father will worry about whether he can continue his heirs because of this matter, so as to avoid chaos in future generations.
Although there are methods such as brother-in-law marriage and even adoption, many problems often arise.
The issue of heirs must be resolved.
King Chen Ran of Wei thought this way.
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In the 19th year of Chongping, on the first day of November, Jia Heng handed over the military power in Shengjing City to Xie Zaiyi. He did not stop for a long time. Under the retinue of a thousand cavalry, and accompanied by the angel delivering the decree, he galloped towards the pass.
At this moment, on the vast Liaodong Plain, you can see the white snow covering the ground, the forest trees are covered with a thin layer of snowflakes, and you can see layers of rime and frost, making it seem like a bright and clear world of glass.
At this moment, Qianqi swept across the vast snowfield with banners of red flames, like a ball of black and red flames, burning across the solemn and awe-inspiring sky.
In this way, we galloped all the way towards Shenjing City, and finally arrived at Shenjing City in late November.
The fast horses dispatched first have already informed the Ministry of War and the Military Aircraft Department in Shenjing City.