In Chang'an, after learning that Zhao Changqing had killed Zhao Changxuan, Zhao Changyuan felt like he was facing a formidable enemy. At this moment, he was walking back and forth in the Xuanzheng Palace.

Currently, the body of Zhao Yuanqing, the first emperor of Wei State, has been lying on the dragon couch for more than seven days, which is unprecedented in the history of Wei State.

Fortunately, there is a secret technique in the palace to keep corpses from rotting and smelling. Otherwise, the entire Daming Palace would be filled with the smell of corpses.

In the Xuanzheng Hall, Zhao Changyuan, who was very depressed, heard the best news in the past few days, "Your Majesty, the spies just came to report that the Jin State has sent troops, with 300,000 troops, and they will arrive in Qingzhou soon."

The person who reported to him was Zhong Qiu.

Although this is good news, in Zhao Changyuan's mind, it is not the best, "Three hundred thousand? Only three hundred thousand troops were sent? What can three hundred thousand people do? For such a good opportunity, they only sent three troops

One hundred thousand? What does this mean?"

Zhong Qiu thought for a while before replying: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I guess that this should be the vanguard of the Jin State, and its purpose is to find out the reality of Qingzhou.

Furthermore, they lost hundreds of thousands of horses in Qingzhou. The dispute between Jin and Chu has not yet ended, and they are probably a little weak, so in summary, three hundred thousand is quite a lot."

Zhao Changyuan secretly clenched his fists, frowned and asked, "Have the troops of King Qin from each county arrived?"

Hearing this, Zhong Qiu sighed, shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, except for Huainan, Longyou, and Shannan, no other state or county has sent a large army.

However, by gathering the power of the three forces, we can only piece it together here and there, and we can piece together about hundreds of thousands of troops, most of whom are old, weak, sick and disabled..."

Zhao Changyuan lost his patience, "A hundred thousand? Are they still old, weak, sick and disabled? Zhao Changqing claims to have an army of 700,000! How do you ask me to defend it?!"

Zhong Qiu knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, this is a critical moment. We must make up our minds and defend Chang'an! Otherwise, what awaits us will be a fate similar to Zhao Changxuan's!"

Zhao Changyuan sat slumped on the dragon chair, slowly closed his eyes, and murmured: "That's it, just do your best to obey fate!"

Hearing this, Zhong Qiu sighed again, and then prepared to leave.

The moment he stepped out of the palace threshold with one foot, he heard Zhao Changyuan's voice, "Wait a minute!"

Zhong Qiu turned around, bowed and said, "What else can you do, Your Majesty?"

Zhao Changyuan quickly stood up, as if he had gained energy in an instant, and his voice was no longer as lifeless as before.

"Chang Le is still in the palace, we can use her to blackmail Zhao Changqing and prevent him from attacking the city!"

Zhong Qiu frowned. He questioned this strategy a little, "Is this possible?"

He had no choice but to question, in the face of the temptation of the throne, what does the friendship between brothers and sisters mean?

Ordinary people would still have disputes over an acre of land or a house, and even fight against each other. This is the throne, and its value cannot be compared to that of an acre of land or a house?

Zhao Changyuan said excitedly: "Why not? The Prime Minister doesn't know that the two brothers and sisters have been close friends since childhood. Maybe, by threatening her life, we can temporarily force Zhao Changqing to retreat?"

After all, what we need now is time. As long as we have time, I believe that those military governors who are still waiting and watching will change their minds and slowly raise their troops. Who knows?

What's more, it will take some time for Jin to take Qingzhou's idea. As soon as the time comes, he will be attacked from both sides, and only then will we have a chance to turn defeat into victory!"

Zhong Qiu felt that although this strategy was unreliable, he could give it a try. After all, it was better than nothing. However, he still had a doubt, "She... is a princess after all, and she is loved by the late emperor..."

Zhao Changyuan slapped the table and said harshly: "That is Zhao Changqing's biological sister and has nothing to do with me!"

Zhong Qiu was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said: "Your Majesty, you are wise!"

Daming Palace, next to the dragon couch.

The Ninth Prince called Chang Le to an empty space where there was no one around, and then knelt down.

The former said calmly to the latter: "Brother, he has already destroyed the third brother. He currently has hundreds of thousands of troops. If nothing unexpected happens, he will capture the capital soon."

Changle was shocked. Is this what he came here to tell himself?

Are you talking about this here?

When the new emperor ascends the throne, he has eyes and ears everywhere. Aren't you afraid of being ostracized by saying this?

She took a deep breath, and when she was about to say something, she was stopped by Lao Jiu, "Sister, don't act rashly, and don't show any surprise. At this moment, the entire palace is full of Lao Er's minions. What we have to do now is

Stabilize your mentality and don't let the second brother and the others find anything fishy.

What the ninth brother said just now is the best outcome for the eldest brother if no accidents occur. However, if an accident occurs, the success may be in vain."

Changle stabilized his mind, his expression did not change, and whispered: "What accident?"

Lao Jiu said: "You."

Changle said in surprise: "Me?"

Then, immediately realize your emotions and return to nature.

Lao Jiu said: "Yes, if I were the second child, he would definitely use you to blackmail the eldest brother. Therefore, you must be mentally prepared to deal with what happens next.

There is a personal guard next to the second son, who is one of my people. If one day, the second son wants to tie you to the top of the city, I will let the guard with the Yin Yang Fish Jade Pendant around his waist take the initiative to tie you up.

At that time, he will also send you to the city wall. If Lao Er insists on killing you, he will stab you in the back, but it will not be fatal. You will still retain consciousness. Next, it depends on him

Help you escape.

This is a return pill. When I kidnap you, you must try your best to swallow it silently. Its function is to put you into a state of suspended animation. If you can take the opportunity to escape from the city, send this secret letter to

To brother.

I know you have a lot of questions now, but it is not suitable to answer them one by one for you right now. Sister, you just need to believe me, because my ninth brother treats you as my own sister.

If the personal guard hadn't come to tie you up, then after my sister came to the city wall, she would choose the opportunity to jump off the city. She has some martial arts skills. Although she would be seriously injured if she fell off the city, she would not die.

At that time, I will let the dead soldier, the bodyguard of the second brother, wait for the opportunity to create chaos and help you jump off the city. I know that I have wronged you by asking my sister to do this.

However, the hegemony of emperors throughout the ages has always involved bloodshed and sacrifice. My ninth brother has put his family and life aside, and I hope my sister can do the same.

As long as we can help our eldest brother ascend the throne, our death will be worth it. This has nothing to do with future fame and wealth, but only for the present, the precarious Wei Kingdom."

After saying this, Lao Jiu quietly returned to his original position and knelt down.

Changle, on the other hand, received a secret letter and a pill from Lao Jiu just now.

The secret message was placed in the most secret and private place.

The elixir was placed in the space surrounded by the jade belt around his waist.

After listening so much, she probably understood one thing.

At the same time, I made my decision without any hesitation in my mind.

As long as I can help Brother Changqing ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, it's just a mere life, so what does it mean?

She gritted her teeth, gritted her teeth, and was ready to sacrifice herself at any time, oh no, it was sacrifice.

Lao Jiu knelt on the spot where he had been kneeling before, closed his eyes, and said to himself: "Second brother, second brother, tell me, you are not as good at fighting as your elder brother, your scheming is not as good as mine, and you don't have good ministers or generals. Now that everything is ready, your highness is still
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