From the mouth of the old eunuch Wei Gong, Xiang Que and the others learned about the current situation in the imperial city.
Emperor Yan was unable to retreat on the Dao of Enlightenment, and the people Yan Ruyu sent back to ask for help were pinned at the city gate. After the news did not reach the imperial city, the most powerful and competitive faction headed by the eldest prince began to work hard to convince the eldest princess.
people and want them to switch to their camp.
The three princes and the eldest princess all have the ability to compete for the throne. Naturally, they must have their own faction. Otherwise, it will be impossible to compete alone.
Yan Ruyu said that the eldest prince was slightly stronger than her, and that 30% of the officials in Dashang Imperial City supported him, both civil and military officials. As for herself, she accounted for less than 25%, and the remaining part was supported by him.
The other two princes were divided, and 10% remained neutral. Now that Yan Ruyu is trapped in the blessed land of Tianchi Mountain and unable to return, the eldest prince's lobbying has obviously had an effect, and almost half of her camp has corrected its evil ways.
Both Yan Ruyu and Wei Gong looked unhappy when they heard the news. If she comes back for a while, all the ministers who supported her will probably switch sides. Even if she can return to Dashang, she will undoubtedly become a bachelor commander.
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The atmosphere was a bit solemn, which was not good for Yan Ruyu.
Although a large number of people from Qingshan and Qingyun Sect are following behind, and they will be able to reach the Great Shang Realm in three days, it does not mean that she will be able to secure the throne with the help of reinforcements. Although the two sects did come to act as thugs, but
It cannot be said that Yan Ruyu's position as queen will be stable after killing several princes. This will involve an issue of morality and rules.
Seizing the throne and attacking the sect are two different things. The latter does not need to consider too many issues. If you win, you will win, and then there will be no more.
But to seize the throne, you first need a legitimate reason and name. Throughout history, many people who have taken the throne will try their best to find various high-sounding reasons for themselves, at least on the surface.
As long as nothing goes wrong, just like after Li Shimin killed his brother, imprisoned his father and took the throne, he had to say something like "Brother, I am following God's will."
The same is true for Yan Ruyu. She cannot directly let Qingshan and Qingyun Sect's thugs kill several princes and their affiliated forces. Then the entire Dashang will be paralyzed, and Emperor Yan will not agree.
There must be a fight, but the prerequisite is that there must be some reasons, at least Yan Ruyu must stand on the side of justice, and a large part of the courtiers must support her.
Xiang Que is very melancholy. He is annoyed by troublesome things that require a lot of thinking. He has become accustomed to it since he came to Cave Heaven Paradise. He feels that this is a world where the strong are respected. As long as the fist is strong enough and hard enough, it will be enough.
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However, strength alone is not enough for matters in the court. In fact, many usurpers in history had the strength to directly kill the emperor and then ascend to the throne themselves, but they could not do this. The death of the emperor, public opinion and ministers
If we don't agree, it's all for nothing if you grab this position.
Xiang Que said quietly: "Can't we just capture your Imperial City of Shang and steal my position from you?"
Yan Ruyu looked at him, shook her head seriously, and said: "It's definitely not possible. Apart from the reasons mentioned before, there is also the most important factor that cannot allow us to do this."
"What?"
Yan Ruyu looked in the direction of the imperial city and said: "There has always been a saying in Dashang Imperial City, it may be a legend, and no one knows whether it is true or not. After all, no one has ever verified it, and only every emperor can
I know the real details, that is, there is a trace of the soul of the ancestors of the Yan family stored in the Dashang Palace. Once there is a major change in Dashang, such as someone usurping the throne, the ancestors will appear."
"My ancestor is the first ancestor of the Yan royal family. Later he became an immortal and went to the upper world."
Wei Gong then nodded and said: "When I was in the palace with the imperial concubine, I happened to see His Majesty after worshiping his ancestors. He once said something, that is, no matter what changes happen to the great merchants, as long as the ancestors appear, the great merchants will conquer the world.
Peace…”
Yan Ruyu continued: "I have inquired with my father many times, but he did not directly explain the reason to me. Maybe he was a little annoyed when I asked him once. He said that our ancestors have always been looking at Dashang.
, not in the sky, but he is watching from Dashang."
Xiang Que glanced at Yan Ruyu. When he was intercepted by the people from Taipingshan Villa outside Lishui City, the other party once said that he wanted to snatch Yan Ruyu away to breed her. The Yan family has immortals.
Bloodline, and the bloodline power contained in Yan Ruyu's body was the most powerful. Later, Emperor Yan went to rescue him, and when he came back without anyone, he was not very worried.
Xiang Que sighed, rubbed his head and said: "What if we change the strategy? Let's not fight for the time being, and then I will go and talk to Emperor Yan, and use Qingshan and Qingyun as allies or backing of Dashang to negotiate the price.
, in exchange for you ascending the throne of Dashang, I wonder if he can agree?"
"I think it's quite annoying. First of all, my father is in seclusion and cannot break the avenue. He will not come out until he breaks it. Secondly, if you talk to him like this, with his temperament, he may think that you are using Qingshan and Qingyun.
Come and threaten him, let alone agree. My father's temperament is like this, he will go with his own
Meaning, and will not be influenced by others. And..." Yan Ruyu spread her hands and said helplessly: "Although Qingshan and Qingyun are very strong now, they are a little far away from Dashang after all. If they were closer, it might be better.
, and there is one thing you don’t know much about, do you know who the eldest prince’s mother is?”
Xiang Que suddenly realized that there was a profound meaning behind these words: "Isn't he a simple person?"
"Of course it's not simple. The mother of the eldest prince, the queen of the current dynasty is the former saint of Taixu Palace, the daughter of the palace master. You said that Qingshan and Qingyun can become the backing and allies of Dashang, but Taixu Palace has always been
Yes, what choice do you think my father will make in this matter? I think he should value Taixu Palace more, after all, the other party is only a stone's throw away from us."
This is a bit complicated. The eldest prince's background is a bit advanced. He is the eldest son, and he is very well supported in Dashang. In addition, the origin of his empress mother, all of which are plus points for him to compete for the throne.
Xiang, if you look at it this way, Yan Ruyu's chances of winning will be greatly reduced.