That night, except for Yan Qing and Li Shishi, almost no one slept a wink.
As soon as Chao Yong closed his eyes, he seemed to see him sitting on a dragon throne, with hundreds of officials prostrating themselves.
When the watchman outside announced "it's time for the third watch", a hundred soldiers under Xue Yong's command arrived.
Chao Yong stood up and said: "Let's enter the palace."
Zhao Ji was only forty years old at this time. In the past, he was well-dressed and well-fed, and he ignored government affairs. It can be said that there are no traces of time on his face, and he looks like a thirty-year-old man. Coupled with Zhao Jisheng's handsomeness, it can be said that
Feng Shen Crown Jade.
But as the night passed, it seemed as if the end was suddenly approaching. His whole body looked haggard, and he was picked up by Shi Xiu and walked forward like a zombie.
After arriving, Master Li opened a door, and a stairway appeared diagonally downwards. It was paved with unknown stones and looked as white as jade.
However, there is no light source in the tunnel. We can only see the steps through the light from the west building, but it is dark inside, and we don't know the depth.
"Let me go first."
Wu Song took off a lamp hanging on the wall, lit it, and then stepped into the tunnel first.
Yan Qing cupped her fists and said, "Yan Qing wishes the prince success."
Chao Yong smiled and said: "The matter is done, Xiao Yi, you and Shishi still stay here for two days, so as not to be seen through by others. Tomorrow our Liangshan army will arrive, so there is no need to hide it."
"Prince, don't worry, there will be no flaws in Fan Lou."
Chao Yong nodded to Yan Qing and led everyone in. When they entered the tunnel, they couldn't help but be shocked by the luxury of the tunnel.
This tunnel is not very wide, and can only accommodate three or four people walking side by side, but it is quite high. Even a majestic man like Wu Song does not need to lower his head when walking in it. The ground and walls are
It is paved with unknown white stone, as smooth as a mirror and as white as jade.
Wu Song couldn't help but cursed: "This dog emperor wastes people and money just to meet a brothel girl. He really deserves to be killed."
Chao Yong shook his head and said: "This guy loves art. I'm afraid he has to make everything perfect in food, clothing, housing and transportation."
When Zhao Ji heard this, he couldn't help but look at Chao Yong in surprise. He didn't expect that there was someone among the grass bandits who could understand him.
Yes, Zhao Ji has profound attainments in calligraphy and painting. He can be said to be a contemporary master. He has a high artistic talent. What he pursues in life is not ordinary splendor, rich clothing and food, but a sense of beauty, which can inspire his creative inspiration.
Chao Yong saw Zhao Ji's eyes, shook his head and said: "Fu Nuan Si Yin Lu, if you are just an idle prince, you can do whatever you want with your own money. But as the emperor, you have embezzled the money from the treasury to satisfy your own selfish desires."
, and it is a big mistake to attract all the officials in the court to imitate your luxurious life. It can be said that it is all your own fault for the current situation. However, you, the Zhao family, originally forced the orphans and widowers of the Chai family to surrender.
For what you get from the position, now that you are forced to take the position, it will be repaid with retribution."
Zhao Ji also knew that there is no permanent empire, but he did not expect that the Zhao family's empire would perish in his hands.
Fan Tower is only separated from the Imperial Palace by a street, and the tunnel is not long. Within a short time, they arrived at the Imperial Palace, and everyone came out into a large hall.
Zhao Ji's personal eunuch has been waiting anxiously at the entrance of the tunnel. In the past few days, Zhao Ji has gotten up at the fourth watch to wash and change clothes and prepare to go to court. After Zhao Ji went to Master Li yesterday, he was afraid that Zhao Ji would come back early, so he came here early to wait.
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The eunuch was startled when he saw Wu Song coming out first, and he was not the familiar Ban Zhi guard. Then when he saw Shi Xiu escorting Zhao Ji out, he felt something was wrong.
However, this guy is also a smart person, so he can serve Zhao Ji. Seeing that Wu Song was deeply evil, he didn't dare to say anything and just stood there obediently.
Seeing the soldiers and horses filing out from behind, the eunuch was so frightened that his legs trembled.
Chao Yong walked up to the middle-aged eunuch and said with a smile: "You are very smart. Cooperate well with us. I will reward you with a sum of money afterwards and let you leave the palace and become a rich man."
The eunuch also knew the cruelty of the palace coup, and he could save his life if he heard it, so he nodded quickly and said: "My lord, just tell me, I will definitely do it."
Chao Yong nodded and said: "Take us to the place where we will go to court."
The eunuch said cautiously: "Sir, do you want to go to Wende Hall or Chuigong Hall?"
Chao Yong wondered: "What are these two halls for?"
The eunuch saw that Chao Yong didn't even know the purpose of these two halls. He was obviously not a member of the court. Could he be a member of the Four Bandits? Thinking that he might be a member of the Four Bandits, the eunuch's fear increased.
In their perception, Jianghu grass bandits are extremely cruel and kill without blinking an eye.
The eunuch said cautiously: "The Chui Gong Hall is where the emperor goes to court. If the emperor leaves early, he will rest in the Wen De Hall and wait until all civil and military officials have gathered before going to the Chui Gong Hall."
The Chui Gong Hall is the place where the emperor works, and the Wende Hall is where the emperor puts on a show, ensuring that he is the last one to appear. If you want to catch all the civil and military officials, you naturally have to go to the Wende Hall, wait for all the officials to come, and then try to catch the turtle in the urn.
"Go to Wende Hall."
Chao Yong and his party have all put on the clothes of the Forbidden Army. After several battles, Daliang is still in need of Song Dynasty clothes and armor.
It was still dark at this time, and no one was walking around in the palace, except for the Imperial Guards standing in some important places.
Seeing the emperor leading a group of guards to the front hall, no one dared to ask.
When you arrive at Wende Hall, you can see the Chui Gong Hall.
There are two imperial guards standing a few feet apart in front of the Chui Gong Hall, extending all the way to the palace gate. There are always dozens of people. Officials enter through the main entrance of the Chui Gong Hall, while the emperor can enter the Chui Gong Hall through a side door from the Wende Hall.
Go directly to the high platform where the dragon chair is placed.
Wu Song observed for a while and said: "Prince, if I take someone to replace the imperial army in front, we can catch the turtle in the jar when all the officials come in."
Chao Yong shook his head and said: "All the officials must have some impressions of these forbidden troops. The sudden change of faces may cause them to be alert. Let's just wait here with peace of mind. When all the civil and military officials are present, we will divide our troops into two groups.
, just block the side entrance and the main entrance. Okay, let’s all rest in this hall, just leave a few people on guard.”
However, everyone had been recuperating for a long time, and because they were curious about the palace, they were all looking around at the luxurious furnishings in the palace, and they didn't feel much sleepy.
After the excitement, Chao Yong felt a little sleepy, so he lay down on the bed where Zhao Ji usually rested and fell asleep.
"Prince, wake up."
I don’t know how long he slept before Chao Yong was awakened by Wu Song.
Chao Yong opened his eyes and saw that everyone in the hall had gathered. He stood up and said, "Are all the officials here?"
Wu Song nodded and said: "We are all here, it's time for Zhao Ji to go to court."
"Okay, you lead your soldiers to block the main entrance of Chui Gong Hall, while Shi Xiu and I escort Zhao Ji through the side entrance."
Wu Song heard this and hurriedly said: "Prince, please bring some people with you, so that no one can save this dog emperor."
Chao Yong smiled and said: "Shi Xiu just needs to hold him, no one dares to risk saving him, and no one can bear the responsibility for the emperor's death." (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster! )