Chapter 454 Power over the world

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 454 Power over the world

After Zhang Anshi left the library, he immediately issued new orders to his subordinates.

"Pass an order from a certain general, and all units will fully cooperate with the Northern Army entering the city..."

When the people on the left and right heard this, they hesitated and said: "General, what should the general do if he wants to take over the palace and ban the subordinates?"

Zhang Anshi gritted his teeth and said: "If this is the case, we should cooperate..."

After Zhang Anshi issued the order, Fan Mingyou suddenly felt that his action went much smoother.

"What is Zhang Anshi doing?"

After his order was issued, it was quickly learned by everyone in Chang'an.

Everyone was puzzled by this in their hearts.

In the morning, Zhang Anshi was still firmly opposed to the Northern Army entering the city.

What was the reason that Zhang Anshi had such a major change in his attitude toward the Northern Army entering the city in just half a day?

"Could it be that even Zhang Anshi has taken refuge in Huo Guang?"

This is most people's first thought.

However, various forces soon overturned this speculation.

At this time, various forces found out that Zhang Anshi had gone to the library to meet two people before changing his attitude.

Huo Guang was also quite curious about Zhang Anshi's sudden change.

"Have you found out who Zhang Anshi has met these days?"

When Tian Yannian heard this, he bowed and said: "We have found out that among the people General Right sees, there are only two people who can influence him!"

Huo Guang asked with interest: "Who are they?"

Tian Yannian was about to speak, but Huo Guang waved his hand and said, "But Du Ling and Zhang Kun?"

Tian Yannian said with admiration: "The general has seen Wanli clearly, and it is these two people!"

When Huo Guang heard this, a rare smile appeared on his face: "Marquis Yunyang is indeed a trustworthy person!"

Tian Yannian had a look of surprise on his face. Huo Guang looked at him and said casually, "This is a small agreement between a certain person and Marquis Yunyang in the past..."

When Tian Yannian heard this, he knew that this was not what he should ask, so he immediately changed the subject and asked, "Did the General order General Fan to take over the imperial palace?"

Huo Guang said: "No, I should go to this matter in person..."

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The emperor in Weiyang Palace also knew about Zhang Anshi.

He slumped down on the couch and didn't get up for a long time.

He really couldn't figure out what he had done wrong, and Zhang Anshi betrayed him in just a few days.

After a long time, he finally came to his senses. At this time, a ferocious look appeared on his face. He secretly swore in his heart that when he regained power, he would take the lives of the entire Zhang Anshi clan.

At this moment, Zhonghuangmen came to report, "Your Majesty the General has entered the palace!"

The palace hurriedly retracted his thoughts, "How many people did the general bring?"

Zhonghuangmen hesitated and said: "The general has led a group of troops into the palace."

"A troop of troops!"

When the emperor heard this, his face looked miserable and he said, "General, do you want to depose me?"

Zhonghuangmen consoled him: "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. The general will not do this..."

After Zhonghuangmen's persuasion, the emperor reluctantly relaxed.

He tried to calm himself down, and then ordered: "Order Huangmenling to welcome the general into the palace..."

After Huo Guang led his troops into Weiyang Palace, he did not go directly to the Proclamation Chamber. Instead, he first sent troops to take over the gates of Weiyang Palace.

Huang Menling, who came to greet Huo Guang, could only accompany him carefully and did not dare to say a word.

The emperor waited for a long time but received no reply, so he couldn't help but send someone to inquire again.

Lang Guan, who went to investigate, was startled by the large number of soldiers who appeared in the palace as soon as he left the palace gate.

Although he was scared, he could only move on.

Fortunately, these soldiers only took over the security and defense everywhere and did not restrict the movement of palace residents.

"The subordinates pay their respects to the general!"

After the official saw Huo Guang, he took a long breath and immediately went to pay homage to Huo Guang.

Huo Guang looked at the official and Huang Menling at this time, "I think your majesty is also waiting impatiently... Come with me to see your majesty..."

"Your Majesty, Huo Guang, pays homage to your Majesty! May your Majesty live forever!"

When Huo Guang saw the emperor, he immediately ordered everyone to leave.

The two of them talked in the palace for a full two hours before Huo Guang left the announcement room.

No one except Huo Guang and the emperor knew what the two were talking about.

However, from the smile that appeared at the corner of Huo Guang's mouth inadvertently, it can be seen that Huo Guang must have got what he wanted.

Compared with Huo Guang, the emperor's performance was far worse. When the palace people saw him again, the emperor was still slumped on the couch.

Three days later, it was time for the great court meeting again.

Soon after the court meeting began, the emperor issued several edicts one after another.

The first edict was to remove Che Qianqiu from his position as prime minister.

Although this edict had a great impact, it was not unexpected.

Che Qianqiu was already terminally ill. If it were not for the purpose of checking and balancing Huo Guang, he should have been dismissed long ago.

The second edict was to appoint Yang Chang, the great minister, as the prime minister, and to confer Yang Chang the title of Marquis of Anping.

This edict was beyond everyone's expectation, and even Yang Chang himself had not expected it at all.

Yang Chang has always been cautious and timid, and he was famous for this when he was in the shogunate.

Everyone doesn't think highly of him, and most people think he is just a middle-aged man.

Historically, Yang Chang died of fright because he was always cautious and fearful, and did not dare to speak out.

On the contrary, his son-in-law Sima Qian and second son Yang Yun are more famous.

Yang Chang was worshiped as prime minister, and everyone speculated that it was because of Huo Guang.

The third edict was to ennoble Zhang Anshi as a Marquis. Zhang Anshi was granted the title of Marquis of Fuping for his contribution to the stability of Chang'an, with a settlement of 1,500 households.

Although there is nothing wrong with this award, it makes Zhang Anshi, the recipient of the award, feel uneasy.

However, Zhang Anshi did not dare to object and had no choice but to step forward and thank him.

"I would like to express my gratitude to Your Majesty, General Anshi, Your Majesty... Your Majesty will live forever!"

Zhang Anshi noticed that the emperor looked at him with a hint of coldness.

After thanking him, he pretended to be nonchalant and returned to his seat.

If the first three edicts are relatively normal, the next few edicts can be regarded as outlandish.

With the consent of the emperor and Huo Guang, the Huangmen Order announced several changes in positions one after another.

First, Jun Buyi from the general shogunate was moved to Jing Zhaoyin, and then Huo Guang's son Huo Yu was moved to Zhonglang General, responsible for managing the Lang officials and palace guards.

Huo Guang's nephew Huo Yun was also moved to the position of Zhonglang General, responsible for the security of the various sects in Chang'an.

Huo Shan, a member of the Huoguang tribe, was moved to the rank of Captain Fengche and concurrently served as a sergeant.

Huo Guang's son-in-law Fan Mingyou was appointed as a guard, and his other son-in-law Jin Shan was appointed as a lieutenant.

Almost overnight, Huo Guang controlled the entire Chang'an and the imperial palace.

It can be said that the emperor was completely reduced to a puppet, no different from the emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

Several edicts were issued to the few remaining literary doctors in the court, who felt as if they were mourning the loss of their heirs, and felt that the end was coming.

Just when they were preparing to give a desperate remonstrance a few days ago, an edict immediately gave up their thoughts.

The emperor stood up and said personally: "Because... the number of doctors of literature has been increased to one hundred people..."

As soon as the emperor said this, the doctors suddenly became excited.

Everyone is thinking about how to get an extra piece of the pie for their own school in this expansion of Ph.D.

As for whether the emperor is the Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, it doesn't matter...
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