Chapter 28 Undercurrent
Author: Love to Eat Morning Light Cow
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As the first king to enter the capital, King Wu had a certain first-mover advantage. There were many princes and kings following him. When they arrived, chaos would definitely result.
But how it started, no one can tell.
Jingzhao Yinfu Yamen.
Wu Xuan handed in the paperwork and was summoned within a short time.
Chen Ping is already sixty and five years old. He is in his sixtieth year and will be seventy in five years. As the saying goes, "Drinking debts are commonplace, but seventy-year-olds are rare in life."
Such an old man can still sit in the position of Jing Zhaoyin, who is busy with government affairs. He also has two brushes.
The place to receive Wu Xuan was in the side hall of the official house.
This old man's hair is gray, his face is criss-crossed with ridges and spots, and his energy and blood are poor. Judging from a warrior's point of view, he actually doesn't have many years to live.
"Are you Wu Xuan?"
"Is that old guy Zhao Rui still alive?"
Zhao Rui is the name of the old man of the Zhao family. It is rumored that he met an immortal when he was dancing the spoon. How many people believe it is unknown.
"I have met Mr. Chen. The old man is quite strong. He walks around and goes shopping all day long. He is quite comfortable."
"Well, that's good."
There was a look of reminiscence on the old man's face, a little bit sad. The Chen and Zhao families had been good friends in the past, but in recent generations they have weakened. The Zhao family's cultural heritage has declined, and no one has been awarded a Jinshi in the fiftieth year.
It has degenerated into the country gentry class.
He is still supporting the Chen family, but it won't last long now.
Picking up the letter placed on the table, Chen Ping continued.
"The letter said that you defeated the military bandits Fang Wubing and saved Zhao's life. They asked you to come to the capital to join me because they wanted you to get ahead."
"But now, I can no longer protect myself, and being tied to me is not a good choice. What do you think?"
Wu Xuan explained.
"On the way to the capital, I have surrendered to King Wu. Can Mr. Chen tell me about the situation in the capital?"
"King Wu?"
Chen Ping seemed to know King Wu very well.
"King Wu is a good choice, but the tactics used in the military won't work once you enter the capital..."
"Conspiracy, conspiracy and party fighting. If the King of Beixiang and his ilk still have the ability to confront each other, King Wu... will only overturn the table..."
Wu Xuan's eyes twitched and he flipped the table. At least someone with such powerful force as him could be put to use.
I heard that when King Wu came to Beijing, many courtiers who supported him shouted: "Support King Wu!"
The right arm and right chest are completely exposed. This is a slogan for rebellion.
This group of people may not necessarily support King Wu.
It's just that they arrived too quickly, and the almost invincible Shenwu Army across the northwest was too intimidating. When King Wu came, it was normal for the two sides to be on the fence, and there were also people with ulterior motives mixed in.
"What does Mr. Chen mean when he says that he cannot protect himself?"
After a while, Chen Ping smiled bitterly when faced with Wu Xuan's question.
"My granddaughter Chen Youniang was summoned to the palace by Queen Shenxuan some time ago and was canonized as the Crown Princess."
"This is both coaxing and beating."
Knowing that Wu Xuan was young, Chen Ping explained in more detail. He was not sure why he trusted Wu Xuan so much. What was stated in the letter and the half of the jade pendant had a certain influence.
However, he couldn't put his finger on that feeling of closeness.
"In other words, Mr. Chen was forced to become the Queen's man?"
"That's right."
"I guess it won't be too long before they force me to do something outrageous."
Chen Ping rolled up his sleeves and continued.
"Brother Wu, you are very brave, so joining King Wu is a good choice."
"In case of a mutiny, I, the descendants of the Chen family, will ask you to take more care of me."
Wu Xuan nodded in agreement. If you ask for something, you must give something. Chen Ping obviously got another way of walking from him.
"In today's situation, the prime minister is the father of the empress, half of the power of regency comes from his father, and the censor is also in the same party as him."
"The flag guard in front of the palace is under the control of Queen Shenxue."
"The Taiwei has a close relationship with the princes, and the imperial army in the capital is led by his three sons."
"The Taiwei's party supports the second prince's ascension to the throne."
"The princes and kings of the Eighteenth Route also have supporters, but they are generally in the form of the crown prince, the second prince, and the third prince."
"When they arrive, there will be a bloody storm."
Wu Xuan understood immediately.
At least the factions have been sorted out, and this information will serve a clear purpose for him, so he can judge when to take action.
Chen Ping chatted with him a lot and almost treated him as his nephew. This was a conspiracy and he must accept this sentiment.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your advice."
"It doesn't matter."
After letting his servants send Wu Xuan out, Chen Ping sat on the imperial chair and rubbed his beard, not knowing what he was thinking.
After returning to Prince Wu's Mansion.
Wu Xuan did not take any action. Instead, he ordered the servants of Prince Wu's Mansion to prepare various medicinal materials for him and perform a medicinal bath.
In this regard, the old housekeeper did not stop him.
King Wu's palace had plenty of money. As a general of the Shenwu Army, it was reasonable for Wu Xuan to receive support. King Wu would not say anything when he came back.
But as time goes by.
The medicinal materials used by Wu Xuan are getting more and more expensive, and even the old housekeeper feels a little distressed when they consume them.
More than a month has passed.
During this period, the various princes and kings finally led their armies and stationed themselves outside Beijing.
King Qin of this scale is not good news for the Jiang Dynasty. Once something goes wrong, Kyoto will be like a flower in a mirror or the moon in the water, and will be wiped out!
There are a total of 500,000 troops, of which the Shenwu Army accounts for one-fifth, and they are all elite soldiers and generals with superior equipment and superior force.
For the royal family, this is suspected of forcing the palace.
In this case, after a month of hard training, Wu Xuan felt that his strength had improved again, and with the 10-point bonus of martial arts talent, it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was terrifying.
Moreover, he never lacked the auxiliary medicinal baths, and even increased the dosage to satisfy his increasingly strong body.
By the way, in the name of Prince Wu's Mansion, several high-quality weapons were forged at the Weapon Forging Shop.
Knives, spears, swords, halberds, axes, bows and arrows are all available!
Mainly to understand the true meaning of Dragon and Tiger, and how to use the eighteen kinds of weapons brought by Dragon and Tiger Martial Arts.
In this way, another half month passed, just when the old housekeeper couldn't help but stop Wu Xuan's behavior.
Something big happened.
Jingzhao Yin Chen Ping, on the order of the prince, took the prince's son and the third commander of the imperial army and forcibly put him in prison on the pretext of killing people and robbing civilian girls.
He was arrested on the same day, and the results came out that afternoon, and he was announced in Kyoto.
His crime can be punished, and he will be executed as soon as possible.
The Queen's Party, who had been well prepared, immediately spread rumors that the prince was wise, caring for the world, and the master of the Great Li ZTE. The rumors spread throughout Kyoto and even to other cities.
He quickly gained the support of the people.
They don't care whether it's true or false, as long as an adult in a high position falls, everyone will happily step on him.
The voices among the courtiers supporting the crown prince's ascension were not low. After all, it was orthodox and in line with etiquette. After this incident, the voices became even louder.
She was suppressed by the queen before, but now she is facing pressure from various princes and kings. If the queen does not want anything to happen, she can only bring up the matter of the crown prince's enthronement.
She still has confidence in the regency.
The matter of the new emperor's ascension to the throne has been pushed to the forefront...
Chapter completed!