Overnight, the entire royal family was slaughtered, from the octogenarians to the babies who were crying for feeding. By dawn, the heavy rain that had not stopped all night had washed away everything, and the entire palace was covered with slabs. Brand new and clean, no stains or traces of dirt visible...
Suwamo Lishi summoned the civil and military ministers in Beijing to read the edict in the Daji Hall.
Sitting on the imperial steps of the Great Hall, surrounded by soldiers of the Soga family holding weapons on both sides, Soga's back was straight and high-spirited. His old face, which had already been covered with grooves, seemed to be shining with light, and every fold was filled with joy. With excitement and pride!
The content of the edict was very simple. It was signed with the names of Prince Kairen, Prince Light, and the elder brother of the ancient emperor. Because Prince Katsuragi launched a mutiny and killed the emperor, the emperor did not leave a will to formulate a successor emperor. The three of them lacked prestige because of their youth and ignorance. For this reason, he took the initiative to recommend Suama Rise to take over as emperor...
Are all the civil and military ministers in the palace shocked?
Stop joking, okay?
Even if the Emperor dies and Prince Katsuragi dies, how can the throne of Emperor be ceded to the Soga family?
The Prince of the Great Sea, the Prince of Light, and the Great Emperor of the Ancients collectively took the ecstasy pills and wanted to destroy the entire empire with one hand!
Even if these three do not want to be emperor, there are still many royal princes and daughters who will inherit the throne...
Even if someone raises doubts, saying that the signature on the edict is in doubt, ask the prince of the sea people, the prince of light, and the elder brother of the ancients to come forward to explain it, and scold Sumo in righteous words. Even if these three forced Having to issue this edict due to threats should also be regarded as invalid!
The position of the emperor is the same for all generations. Who said that abdication can be achieved?
Even if all the royal family agrees, we will not agree!
We are all ministers of His Majesty the Emperor, why should this throne be given to your Suga family? Just because you control the palace and put the lives of all the royal family in your hands?
Why!
Sumo Li was not panicked. He had already made a plan in the face of opposition from the ministers.
Anyway, killing one is killing, killing two is killing. The royal family was slaughtered last night, and they have already embarked on the road of no return. Either they will determine the country and inherit it for centuries, or they will be defeated and die forever. At this time, what kind of benevolence, justice, morality, and virtue are still important? people?
With a wave of his hand, a group of brightly-armored soldiers rushed into the hall and arrested and killed the official who jumped out to question him on the spot!
Whoever agrees will live.
Whoever opposes will die!
There was a sudden bloody storm in the Great Hall, and there was a cry of mourning!
Those who have always been at odds with the Soga family, those who oppose the Soga family's ascension to the throne of the emperor, and those who think they are virtuous and reverent and shout angrily... will all be hunted and killed on the spot!
Everyone was stunned.
Everyone knew that the consequences of this mutiny were too serious, and that the Soga family might covet the throne of the emperor. However, no one thought that the Soga family would be so crazy when faced with this opportunity, completely disregarding their reputation and regardless of their reputation. To be fair, with a steel knife in hand, you have the potential to completely kill all opponents!
Crazy, this is...
A good man does not suffer the immediate consequences. Faced with the brutal steel swords of the Soga family, everyone had no choice but to compromise. They lowered their eyebrows and lowered their heads and recognized the fact that Soga Roshi succeeded to the throne of the emperor.
Immediately, Sumamo Lishi ordered all the officials to sign and post the edict of succession, announcing it to the world!
There was an uproar in Feiniao Jingzhong at first, and then the crowd was furious!
Affected by religion, the Japanese all recognized that the emperor was a descendant of Amaterasu and a symbol of the "divine right of kings." However, now that the descendants of Amaterasu actually abdicated the throne of the emperor, how should people accept this? So Asukakyo There were constant voices of opposition in the Gyeonggi region, but because the Soga clan controlled Asukakyo and the imperial palace, they had to swallow their voices.
However, the paper could not contain the fire. A few days later, rumors spread one after another that the entire royal family was massacred by the Soga clan, and people were horrified!
The Prince of the Great Sea, the Young Prince, the Great Imperial Brother of the Ancients... and all the heirs of the royal family, have never been seen in public since the heavy rain that night. Doesn't this just confirm the rumors?
This is not bad!
In order to seize the throne of the emperor, the Soga clan actually slaughtered all the descendants of Amaterasu...
All the Japanese were angry!
Even though it started with Prince Shotoku, Buddhism developed rapidly in the Japanese country. There were many folk believers, temples were built in many places, and the nobles and wealthy families were proud of their belief in Buddhism, which was regarded as a symbol of status. However, the Shinto religion that existed in ancient times was
Rooted in the hearts of the Japanese people, they still believe in Amaterasu and Hachiman...
And the emperor is a descendant of gods, how could he be killed by a mortal?
Commoners, slaves, nobles, officials... all rebounded strongly!
The entire Asukakyo is like a barrel filled with gunpowder, which can ignite and explode anytime and anywhere!
The feudal kingdoms such as Ise, Iga, Kii, and Yamashiro near Asukakyo have gathered their forces and marched on the border. They will be able to enter Asukakyo in the next moment and serve as King Feng Tianqin!
Faced with the surging pressure, Suama was also a little confused...
He slaughtered all the nobles in Asuka Kyo, but still could not deter those feudal states who clamored that King Fengtenqin actually coveted the throne of the emperor and wanted to replace the Soga family. Urgent reports came one after another from nearby feudal states.
Snowflakes also flew to his desk.
I went to Asuka Temple to see Soga Ezo, hoping to get advice from the most outstanding head of the Soga family, but I was turned away...
As a last resort, Sumama had no choice but to summon Wang Xuance and asked: "I usurped the throne of the emperor as agreed, and now the armies of the surrounding feudal states are pressing down on the border. Why are the reinforcements you mentioned delayed in arriving?"
Wang Xuance looked indifferent and said unconcernedly: "Nambajin is not far away, but the soldiers are blocked by the soldiers of Izumi and Hanoi. It will take some time to break through the blockade."
The two vassal states of Izumi and Kawachi are both east of Asuka-kyo, straddling the throat of Namba-tsu. If you want to reach Asuka-kyo from Namba-tsu, you must pass through the territories of these two vassals.
Suga Mingta on the side said angrily: "Don't make these excuses. In my opinion, you are simply deceiving us! Father, why don't you first take down this traitorous Tang lord and fight to the death with those feudal states!"
Wang Xuance said leisurely: "The two countries are at war, and we have not killed the envoys. If you kill me now, you will not only face the rabble of the surrounding feudal countries, but also the most elite navy of the Tang Dynasty! With those
In the First World War, your Su family may still be able to fight, but once the Tang navy arrives... Do you believe that your so-called eight thousand dead soldiers will be wiped out in an instant?"
Suga Ming was too young and energetic, and he was about to pull out the knife, but was stopped by Suga's force.
"My son, please be patient and don't be impatient..."
Then he turned to Wang Xuance and said in a deep voice: "When you and I form an alliance, we should trust each other. I believe that the navy of the Tang Dynasty is already on its way to Feiniaojing. I just want to ask, how many days will it take to arrive?"
Wang Xuance stretched out a palm and said: "Five days! As long as you stick to Feiniaojing for five days, the naval army will arrive. By then, all the feudal armies will be completely defeated, and Feiniaojing will be impregnable!"
Sumarishi gritted his teeth and said decisively: "Then wait for another five days!"
He finally understood the face of the Tang people!
Why it was blocked by the armies of Izumi and Hanoi is pure nonsense!
The combined territory of Iquan and Hanoi is not as large as the county seat of Datang, and the population is even pitifully small. The so-called army is only 1,800 at best, and they are all finger sticks and ragged clothes. They can withstand it.
The elite troops of the Tang Dynasty?
I don’t even believe it…
It is clear that they are just waiting for a good show. I am afraid that the Su Wo family is too powerful to control, and they are waiting for a few fierce battles with the armies of the feudal countries to consume some of their troops.
But now that things have come to this, what can he do?
Just knocked out teeth and swallowed blood...
Within a few days, 10,000 troops from Ise, Iga, Kii, Yamashiro and other countries marched straight in along the plains from north to south until they reached Mount Tenkagu, where they fought with the soldiers of the Soga family stationed at the northern gate of Asuka Kyoto.
One game!
The coalition forces were numerous and powerful, while the Suga family's soldiers had to defend various dangerous passes. The contrast in strength was obvious. The Suga family was severely defeated. The defeated army retreated all the way to the Asuka Temple on Bird Walk Mountain. With the reinforcements of thousands of monk soldiers, they retreated from the danger.
To defend, the coalition forces followed closely and the two sides fought continuously, causing casualties on each other, and the stalemate continued.
But it also delayed the coalition's offensive...
Just when everyone in the Soga family breathed a sigh of relief, more than a thousand soldiers from the Iga Kingdom crossed Mount Torimi unexpectedly and suddenly appeared behind Asuka Temple. They attacked from the north and south with the allied forces. The Soga family was defeated, more than 2,000 soldiers died in the battle, and Asuka Temple was lost.
, Soga Ezo set himself on fire in the temple.
Just when the Soga family was in panic, news came from the north that the Ezo people had already attacked the city and marched southward, with their troops reaching Asukakyo!