"Come here, drag them two out and chop them up." After hearing Ma Hui's explanation that he betrayed Zhao Zongquan for this reason, King Huan turned red with anger and roared loudly.
"Your Highness, King Huan, is in no hurry. He wants to keep these two people for public trial, clarify their punishments, and alert the world. He also wants to interrogate these two people and find out all the traitors who participated in the rebellion."
Gu Tingye stopped the soldiers who came in and persuaded King Huan.
Putting aside these obvious reasons, Concubine Liu was still Zhao Zongquan's favorite concubine.
Even if Zhao Zongquan is killed, it is not suitable to directly behead him. Whether it is drinking medicine or hanging, he can leave the whole body and give the imperial concubine the dignity she deserves.
After taking a few deep breaths, King Huan suppressed his anger and said, "Drag him down and keep a close eye on him."
"His Royal Highness King Huan, many of the officials have been bribed into the imperial city by the rebels. Now they are all placed in Zhongshu. Why not call them over to discuss your Majesty's future affairs."
Seeing that King Huan had regained his senses, Sheng Changbai suggested.
Discussing how to bury Zhao Zongquan was just an excuse. Calling the officials over at this time was because it was time for the officials to persuade them to come in.
Zhao Zongquan died suddenly, leaving behind a forged edict by Ma Hui and Liu Guifei.
Let Concubine Liu's son Zhao Qi inherit the throne. Of course, no one supports the situation when both of them lose.
The throne of the old Zhao family still needs to be inherited by King Huan.
However, the false edicts created by the two people are not counted, which means that Zhao Zongquan did not explain anything before his death.
Although in the eyes of the clan, military, civil servants, and even the common people, King Huan was the ironclad successor to Zhao Zongquan's throne.
But in fact, this was just everyone's acquiescence. Legally speaking, Zhao Zongquan never established that King Guo Huan was his successor at any time or on any occasion.
When Zhao Zongquan first entered the capital, it was King Huan and Gu Tingye who helped lead the troops. King Huan was also considered the king of Zhao Zongquan and had made great contributions.
However, after Zhao Zongquan succeeded to the throne, he did not directly establish King Huan as the prince and establish his eldest son as the heir.
The eldest son was only given the title of Prince Huan by Prince Huan.
Although compared to Zhao Zongquan's other sons, who were only conferred Dukes, Zhao Jiying's title as King Huan was already very high.
However, it is also a rule for princes of the Zhou Dynasty to be granted the title of prince after leaving the cabinet.
King Huan's title of prince is almost non-existent, and he does not have any advantage in the succession.
The emperor did not leave any edict before his death, which means that all the princes have a chance.
Although King Huan currently has the strongest military force, compared to his several underage brothers, his strength is completely out of proportion, so he can be said to be the ironclad heir.
But in this kind of thing, one must pay attention to the appearance of eating, and King Huan cannot ask for the throne himself.
He called over all the officials who had stayed behind in Zhongshu, and together they persuaded King Huan to come forward.
King Huan made another three concessions and three concessions, and this procedure was considered justifiable.
"We also need to invite several prime ministers and assistants into the palace, especially Mr. Han."
Gu Tingye added that although Sheng Changbai looked down on Han Zhang.
However, Gu Tingye and Han Zhang, as Zhao Zongquan's right-hand men, were both literary and military, and the cooperation was quite pleasant.
After meeting Cong Long and Ding Ding, Gu Tingye still couldn't forget Han Zhang.
At this time, King Huan really needed the support of the prime minister, and Sheng Changbai couldn't stop him.
All we can do is watch Han Zhang take a huge share of the credit.
"Before I found you, I saw Mr. Han. He was barking in the street as if he was suffering from hysteria. It was only with the guidance of the soldiers who were guarding Mr. Han that I was able to find you."
But when he had the opportunity to hack Han Zhang, Sheng Changbai couldn't let it go.
Seeing this thing, he will become a veteran of three dynasties supporting the three emperors.
Being too senior and staying in the court would be an obstacle to the reforms Sheng Changbai wanted to initiate.
We still need to try our best to get rid of this old thing as soon as possible.
Sheng Changbai didn't want to, because there was a prime minister with such seniority above him.
I don't believe that King Huan would like to have a prime minister with such seniority.
Restrict yourself so that you can't let go.
"Okay, immediately send people to invite the officials in the Zhongshu Yamen, including officials from the second system and above, and send people out of the imperial city to invite a few prime ministers and assistants." King Huan responded.
After a night of doing this, the imperial city gate was broken down twice in one night, and there was no question of any palace ban today.
"Come here with a few people and wait on the Queen for a while." King Huan continued, arranging for your people to wait on the grieving Queen Shen.
The Queen's recognition of King Huan as the heir is also very important, but because the Queen is King Huan's biological mother, this will not make any difference, as long as she takes good care of him.
"You two, please accompany me to Baoci Palace to meet the Queen Mother."
From the panicked palace maids and eunuchs, he selected a few who were relatively calm and served the queen. King Huan then said to Gu Tingye and Sheng Changbai.
Baoci Hall is located to the west of Funing Hall and is the residence of the Queen Mother.
It was so close to the emperor's palace, which to some extent meant it was convenient for the emperor to show filial piety.
The Queen Mother is also a key figure in the succession of the throne, not to mention that the Queen Mother is also involved in the rebellion, which also needs to be resolved.
"Your Highness, today the rebel faction forged edicts to gain hundreds of officials and entered the city. Officials who have not entered the imperial city have become wary of the palace people. They may not dare to believe that the palace people enter the imperial city. It is better for me to follow them and pass the order.
Some."
Sheng Changbai was not happy to go to Kunning Hall to find the Queen Mother.
It would be better if King Huan and the Queen Mother made peace, but if King Huan wants to avenge his father.
It would not be appropriate for Sheng Changbai, a minister, to reward the Queen Mother with a glass of poisonous wine or two feet of white silk.
After reading the emperor's dark history, there are two situations. One is that he is cited as a confidant by the emperor, and the other is that he arouses the emperor's fear and becomes a thorn in his side.
Sheng Changbai went with him to the imperial city today to rescue him. Although he failed to save him, he still got a share of the support of the new emperor. He had already made a big contribution and there was no need to take any more risks.
"Then it's troublesome for Yushi Sheng."
King Huan's invitation to Sheng Changbai was obviously not sincere. As soon as Sheng Changbai declined, King Huan agreed.
"No need to worry about trouble when working for the country." Sheng Changbai replied.
"The Great Prime Minister of Han, the Great Prime Minister of Han."
When Sheng Changbai left the imperial city, the first person he came to was Han Zhang's house. Han Zhang had the highest status, so the location of the mansion was of course the best, and it was the closest to the imperial city.
When he arrived at the door of Han Zhang's house, Sheng Changbai was not polite and just arranged for someone to bang on the door and shout loudly.
"Who's here?" The voice was unfamiliar. It wasn't Han Zhang or Han Dalang, it was probably the housekeeper at home.
"There is a decree in the palace, please invite Mr. Han to enter the palace."
"It's not enough to lie to me once, how dare you come here!" The butler's frightened and angry voice came from inside again.
"Who is the liar? I am the supervisory censor Sheng Changbai. Please call Mr. Han out for urgent help."
"You guys wait a moment, I'll go report. I'm warning you that our Prime Minister's Mansion is guarded by soldiers, so don't try to force your way in," the steward replied.
"Hurry up, the matter is urgent and there is no room for delay." Sheng Changbai urged.
"Is there really a lot of flowers blooming outside the door?" This voice was familiar, it was Han Dalang's voice.
"It's me. Mr. Han is okay. The palace is urgently recruiting Mr. Han to join the palace."
After confirming, the door of the Han family's mansion was opened, except for Han Dalang and the servants of the Han family.
There were also some people who looked familiar. They were the soldiers who came to arrest Han Zhang.
"My father was frightened and was a little out of energy. He just took a rest."
"Then wake them up."
Han Dalang: "..."
"There is an urgent matter and we need to invite Mr. Han to the palace for discussion." Sheng Changbai explained.
There was a mutiny in the city, and Han Zhang had just returned to the Palace of Hell. Not knowing how things would develop, Sheng Changbai didn't believe that Han Zhang could sleep.
Probably just lie down to calm down and take a rest.
"good."
Sheng Changbai was waiting in the main hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion, while Han Dalang went to the back house to call for help.
Sheng Changbai admired Han Xin's mansion. The mansion in the Prime Minister's Mansion was quite nice. The main hall was large and could accommodate dozens of dancing girls performing.
The court spent money to support these dancers, and Han Zhang's life was still very comfortable.
Modern bosses maintain a song and dance troupe, probably for social purposes.
Han Zhang's song and dance troupe is purely for his own private appreciation.
"Sheng Tanhua, there is an urgent call from the palace. What is the matter? Your Majesty is still well."
Han Zhang came out not too slowly. He had calmed down and regained Zaifu's demeanor.
"After arriving, Xianggong Han will know it himself."
The death of the old emperor has not yet been revealed.
Han Zhang can know, Han Dalang can know, but it doesn't mean that the servants of the Prime Minister's Mansion can also know.
"Father, the carriage is ready." Han Dalang came in and replied to Han Zhang.
"It's an emergency and we can't get into a carriage. Just bring a horse."
Sheng Changbai interjected, at this time, it would be daybreak if he continued to ink for a while, how could Han Zhang be allowed to ride in a carriage and enjoy it.
"Bring me a horse."
Han Zhang said to Han Dalang that Han Zhang was only in his fifties and was not old enough to ride a horse.
"Xiangong Han, the officials also called other prime ministers and assistants to prevent them from believing the palace officials. Let's go over together and call them."
"Okay." Han Zhang gritted his teeth and insisted. Today was still a tough day for Han Zhang.
Although the person who conveyed the order went to call people in several waves, in order to prevent not being able to call people, Sheng Changbai still had to go there in person.
Sheng Changbai passed by the Han family once when Ma Hui was trying to resolve the rebellion, so he had no problem gaining the Han family's trust.
But for other families, they will be more credible only if they bring Han Zhang.
The other prime ministers, Ouyang and others are all in the same class as Han Zhang.
Let Han Zhang call these people the most suitable candidates.
Waiting for Sheng Changbai and Han Zhang to call up several prime ministers and deputy prime ministers who have not entered the imperial city.
When we returned to the Funing Palace in the imperial city and found King Huan, it was already the ugly hour, that is, four o'clock in the morning.
"Your Majesty, I'm late."
No matter what, since we have arrived, we need to howl for Zhao Zongquan first.
"Please call Mr. Han. Now that the official family has gone, Mr. Han is still needed to take charge of the overall situation."
Perhaps to show that he and Zhao Zongquan had a deeper relationship, Han Zhang howled endlessly.
In order to save time, Gu Tingye went to pull the person up.
"A family cannot be without a master for a day, and a country cannot be without a king for a day. King Huan is the eldest son of an official family, and he is also diligent, studious, wise and thrifty... For the sake of the country and the country of the Great Zhou Dynasty, I ask King Huan to inherit the great rule."
Just after Zhao Zongquan finished kneeling, there was a pop and Han Zhang knelt down to King Huan again.
Han Zhang understood the situation very clearly and accepted it quickly.
He didn't mind at all whether Zhao Zongquan had left a posthumous edict or who he preferred to succeed him.
King Huan now holds the greatest military power, so King Huan is the father.
He knelt down without hesitation. He was absolutely sensitive to the inheritance of the throne. He really deserved Han Zhang. He was the Prime Minister for three dynasties.
"What virtues and abilities can I have to carry on the late emperor's great cause?"
"Well, since everyone recommends it, I can only encourage it."
After three resignations and three concessions, King Huan still "reluctantly" accepted the throne.
Han Zhang, an old boy, was indeed sensitive to this aspect, and Sheng Changbai didn't even give him any warning.
It was only when he arrived at Funing Palace that Sheng Changbai told a few people the news that Zhao Zongquan had gone.
When the old boy saw that Zhao Zongquan was in a hurry, he quickly thought of this plan.
There was only a little time to think about it, and to cry for Zhao Zongquan.
"I don't know what to do next. What can Prime Minister Han teach me?"
"Don't rush to ring the death bell now. It's already late and it's time for the court meeting. We must first summon all the ministers, clan members, relatives, nobles, and others to enter the palace, and then ring the death bell to pay tribute to the late emperor."
Han Zhang still had experience. He first called these peaceful, restless and influential people to the imperial city to control them.
King Huan's succession to the throne will go smoothly. Things like when to sound the death knell for Zhao Zongquan are actually not that important.
"Everything is as ordered by Xianggong Han," King Huan said.
There are so many big shots in the court, and Sheng Changbai has nothing to do with him. He doesn't have enough position, and he really doesn't have the right to speak.
On the general's side, after the rebels were suppressed, nothing happened to Gu Tingye.
Regarding the inheritance of the throne, although having soldiers in hand has the most say.
But after the people are selected, there is nothing to do with the generals.
So taking advantage of this little time, after eating something to calm down, Sheng Changbai approached Gu Tingye.
"Zhong Huai, is the Queen Mother okay?"
Sheng Changbai wanted to know if the Queen Mother had suffered a "sudden illness".
The Queen Mother is also a decent person with status, and it certainly cannot be said that she was sentenced to death.
Otherwise, explaining it to outsiders or recording it in history books will not sound good or look good.
Although the Queen Mother and the Emperor died of illness on the same day, even a fool knew something was wrong.
But it is true that Ma Hui and Liu Guifei staged a mutiny. The rebellion killed the emperor and the queen mother.
I could barely explain to the people that the new emperor was definitely not suitable to take the blame anyway.
"The Queen Mother is fine, but she was frightened and heard the news that the late emperor (Zhao Zongquan) has passed away. She is very sad and has low energy at the moment. She stayed in Baoci Palace to rest. The Queen Mother also supports the new emperor's succession.
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Gu Tingye explained vaguely that it was probably King Huan and the Queen Mother. This pair of grandparents and grandchildren had gone through some games and exchanges.
Peace was still reached, and the new emperor didn't care. The Queen Mother participated in the conspiracy and killed Zhao Zongquan. After all, the Queen Mother was not directly responsible.
In exchange for the Queen Mother's support for the new emperor's succession, this was because to the orthodoxy of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Zhao Zongquan was considered an advantageous son, and Prince Huan, the grandson, was also considered an advantageous grandson.
The new emperor still needs this orthodox recognition from the Queen Mother.
