Liang Jixiong did not want to see the emperor, and the emperor was furious.
"If he doesn't come to see me, I'll go see him!"
Emperor Zhaoxing immediately drove to Canglong Hall.
Along the way, Zhaoxing's face was ashen and he kept whispering:
"Resist the decree! Conspiracy! Bully the emperor! Do they have me in their eyes?"
The dragon chariot came to the door of Canglong Hall, and the gate of Canglong Hall was closed tightly.
Chen Shuncai knocked on the door, and a Canglong guard came out and said: "Elder Shengwei will not see any guests today."
Chen Shuncai said angrily: "But you don't know who he is?"
Cang Longwei looked calm: "No matter who is coming, the elders are all gone."
"How dare you not see the Holy One when he comes?"
Canglong Wei said: "The elders have given instructions. If the Holy One comes, please inform the Holy One and come back tomorrow at Mao hour."
"What do you mean?"
Chen Shuncai was annoyed. He came and left as soon as he was called. How could this be his attitude towards the emperor?
But Cang Longwei was not afraid: "The elder is busy with the sacrificial ceremony. Tomorrow we will sacrifice to the true god. Chen Bingbi, please tell the Holy One not to be late tomorrow."
The Canglong Guards closed the door, and Chen Shuncai did not dare to act wild in the Canglong Palace. In desperation, he had no choice but to tell the emperor what he said.
Emperor Zhaoxing really wanted to step forward and kick open the door of Canglong Palace, but he could not do so.
No one is allowed to enter the Canglong Palace without the permission of Elder Canglong, and the emperor is no exception.
Unless he breaks the 700-year-old ancestral system of Daxuan, he must swallow this breath.
He originally wanted to give Liang Jixiong a rejection, but he didn't expect that he would take the rejection himself.
Liang Jixiong changed and became so cunning.
There will be sacrifices again tomorrow morning. He must have captured Tunu's general from the battlefield and demonstrated his achievements in front of the civil and military ministers.
No matter what, let him express it.
Old man, you have underestimated me. I will let you know what the emperor's methods are!
Returning to the secret pavilion, Emperor Zhaoxing stayed up all night and made three strategies.
The first strategy is to directly question Liang Jixiong about the prince not returning to Beijing after the sacrifice. No matter how he responds, first punish the prince for resisting the imperial decree and ask the Ministry of Punishment to arrest the prince directly and bring him back to Beijing!
The second strategy is to spread rumors in the capital, saying that during the expedition, the prince secretly colluded with Taifu and carried out several assassinations with the intention of treason. However, the rumors spread and the censor heard about it, and the crime of treason was confirmed.
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The third strategy is that if the prince refuses to return to Beijing, cut off his food and grass supply first, and then order Tuan and Xun states to send troops. For treason, join forces with Tunu to attack Lansuo City and kill the prince directly in front of the battle.
After deciding on three strategies, Emperor Zhaoxing said with a cold expression: "Yuyang, my son, this is the last chance I give you. If you insist on going your own way, you can't blame me for being ruthless to you!"
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At Mao o'clock the next day, the sacrifices began in Canglong Hall.
The sacrifice was the Xuanguo coach Che Luosha. Emperor Zhaoxing had already prepared for this.
"The Tu slaves from the North invaded our Daxuan territory. This thief led the Tu slaves and thieves to burn and kill all the way, eating the flesh of my people and sucking the marrow of my people. Wherever he passed, there were piles of bones and blood flowed all over Yongzhou.
Chenghe, I declare to the people that no less than a hundred thousand people will die at the hands of this thief. They are truly heinous and are worse than animals!"
Liang Jixiong grabbed Che Luosha's hair and counted the crimes committed by Tunu in detail.
The ministers were indignant, not very angry, but pretending to be angry.
The old censor Wang Yanyang was really angry. He stepped forward and kicked Che Luosha several times. The Canglong Guards spent a lot of effort to stop the old censor.
Qiu Dongcai was not polite and stepped forward to grab Che Luosha and shouted: "I will eat the flesh of this thief."
He bites!
Although he had bad teeth, he actually bit off a piece of meat from Che Luosha.
Liang Jixiong grabbed Che Luosha, stood under the Canglong statue, and shouted: "Now, I will dedicate the head of this thief to the true God!"
Cheluosha was deprived of his cultivation and was unable to resist.
Elder Shengwei was so cruel. He directly tore off Che Luosha's head without using a knife and placed the head on the altar.
The ministers cheered, but Emperor Zhaoxing remained silent.
These are all fixed routines, and he is mentally prepared.
Next, Liang Jixiong began to talk about the prince's achievements.
When it was said that the prince led his troops to regain the entire territory of Yongzhou, the emotions of the officials reached their peak.
"His Royal Highness, you are truly the pillar of my great propaganda."
"God bless me, Daxuan, to have such a virtuous prince!"
When it was said that the prince had captured Lansuo City, there was silence in the Canglong Palace.
Most of them did not receive the news, as the emperor did not want the news to spread.
But when Elder Shengwei said this personally, the ministers' eyes turned red.
There was a Northern Expedition ten years ago, and the humiliation was still vivid in my mind.
Now Daxuan once again severely attacked Tunu, and all the ministers who had experienced that humiliation were trembling in their hearts.
Wang Yanyang shivered into a ball, tears streaming down his face, and he was speechless.
Qiu Dongcai clenched his fists and wanted to shout, but he didn't know what to shout.
Emperor Zhaoxing looked at each other coldly.
Just be quiet like this, this sacrifice should be over.
Suddenly I heard Yu Guangyuan, the Minister of Punishment, raise his arms and shout: "Proclaim your power!"
This sound comes from the heart.
For Da Xuan's integrity, for Da Xuan's majesty, and for his son in the army.
"Promote your might!"
"Promote your might!"
The ministers then shouted, and the sound shook the Canglong Palace.
Wang Yanyang said with tears in his eyes: "Wo Yun's shame will finally be repaid! Ten years of revenge will finally be avenged!"
Amidst the shouts of the ministers, Emperor Zhaoxing almost broke through the defense.
No matter how well prepared he was, he never expected that anyone would reveal this scar in public.
As angry as Emperor Zhaoxing was the protector of the country, Ren Songde.
Back then, he talked with Tu Nu for three days and three nights in exchange for this piece of paper "Wo Yun He Shu". Afterwards, Emperor Zhaoxing put all the blame on him. If Tu Nu hadn't protected him, he would have died long ago.
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He was the sinner of Daxuan, so many ministers were secretly spitting at him.
Fortunately, he was thick-skinned enough, and he could still act as if nothing had happened, raise his arms and shout: "Show me your power."
The sacrifice is finally over, and it's time to get down to business.
Emperor Zhaoxing naturally did not need to speak in person, Gongsun Wen had already made preparations.
"Elder Canglong, there is something unclear about your humble position. Since the Holy One has issued an edict, ordering the prince's teacher to return to the capital, why has the prince not returned yet?"
The ministers looked at Gongsun Wen with sullen expressions.
Gongsun Wen looked normal and there was nothing wrong with the questions he asked.
The emperor ordered the prince to come back. If the prince does not come back, it is a mistake.
Liang Jixiong ignored Gongsun Wen and asked Emperor Zhaoxing directly: "I wonder why your Majesty called the prince back to the capital?"
Old man, come directly to me?
Do you think I would directly bring up the matter of treason and anger the officials?
Do you think I am so stupid?
Emperor Zhaoxing was well prepared, and his usual routine was not to answer questions directly: "I have important matters to discuss with the prince."
Old man, if you ask about something important, I will warn you that Elder Canglong cannot interfere in political affairs.
If you don't let the prince come back, you will definitely have to find an excuse.
The only excuse you can find is that the border has not been decided yet, the war is not over yet, and the departure of the prince is not good for the morale of the army.
Everything you say and do is under my control.
I don't need to argue with you.
No matter what excuse you come up with, I will immediately condemn the prince for resisting the decree!
I'll see what you say!
Liang Jixiong looked at Emperor Zhaoxing and said, "Xianhong, I know your intentions. There is no need to be anxious about this matter."
What kind of trick is this?
Emperor Zhaoxing frowned.
Why did he call me by my first name?
In the Canglong Palace, the elders indeed have such power, but in front of the civil and military ministers, what is the meaning of this move?
He also said he knew what I was thinking and said there was no need to be impatient?
Did this old guy get killed in the war?
But when I saw Liang Jixiong looking at the Canglong statue, he seemed to be talking to the emperor, and he seemed to be stating to the true god:
"Since the founding of Daxuan, for more than seven hundred years, there have been countless talents in the clan, but people with outstanding talents like Yuyang are really rare to see.
Xianhong's thoughts for the sake of the country are commendable, but the matter of abdicating the throne in favor of talents should not be done too hastily!"
abdicate?
"you……"
Emperor Zhaoxing's body shook for a moment and almost fell to the ground.
Who said he was going to abdicate?
What an old thief, this is a blatant conspiracy!
Emperor Zhaoxing couldn't bear it anymore and was about to have a fit, but found that the ministers were silent and seemed not surprised by Liang Jixiong's remarks.
Not only were they not surprised, they were still waiting for Emperor Zhaoxing's response.
What is this for?
Are you trying to force me to abdicate?
During the period when the prince was supervising the country, most of the ministers headed by the cabinet had tasted the sweetness.
They really had the idea of making Emperor Zhaoxing abdicate.
Emperor Zhaoxing covered his forehead and said softly: "I'm tired. I'll go back to the palace to rest first."
After saying that, Emperor Zhaoxing slowly walked out of Canglong Palace.
The ministers sent each other off behind, seeming to be still waiting for Emperor Zhaoxing's reply.
When he boarded the dragon chariot, Emperor Zhaoxing lost his footing and almost fell down.
Chen Shuncai supported Emperor Zhaoxing from behind. When he returned to the palace, Emperor Zhaoxing lay on the couch and remained silent for a while.
Chen Shuncai stepped forward to help the emperor rub his chest: "Your Majesty, take care of your dragon body!"
"Rebellious ministers are all rebellious ministers!" Emperor Zhaoxing coughed twice, stood up and said, "Immediately spread the news in the capital that the prince colluded with Taibu to assassinate, with the intention of usurping rebellion!"
Chen Shuncai agreed: "I will tell someone to do it right now!"
Emperor Zhaoxing shook his head and said: "If someone else has something wrong, you should handle it yourself. Within ten days, the news should spread throughout the capital."
Ten days is not needed, three days is enough.
Chen Shuncai had many subordinates in Beijing, and within three days, the news had spread to the streets.
In the wine shop, two guests were chatting: "Have you heard that the Yin and Yang Division was served by the high official's family?"
"I've heard a long time ago that the Yin Yang Taifu wants to assassinate the high official's family. Why don't you seek your own death?"
"Do you know why he wanted to assassinate?"
"I really don't know. Does he want to be a high official?"
"Why should he become a high official? He wants to pave the way for the prince!"
"Isn't the prince fighting in the north?"
"What do you know? The prince is in the north, but his heart is in the capital!"
Xu Zhiqiong sat in the corner of the wine shop, drank all the wine in his glass, and left quietly.
As I walked down the street holding a lantern, I kept hearing rumors of the prince's assassination.
Walking into a deep alley in Beiyuan, an old salesman pushed a truck forward and greeted him with a smile: "This guest officer is a single-skin drum, a mud-yellow fat man, a small dragon boat, a Saburo player, and a rhinoceros-skin mover. He is very clever.
The stick-headed puppet has its appearance, sir, please take a closer look and we can discuss whether you want to buy it or not!"
This is a store that sells play equipment (toys).
Xu Zhiqiong smacked his lips and said, "Second brother, why did you come out to sell it again?"
Liang Jixiong snorted: "These are all good things!"
“Although the stuff is good, it’s useless for me to buy it!”
Liang Jixiong looked around to see if there was no one around, and lowered his voice and said, "You must have heard the news. This matter was not written in your playbook."
"I didn't expect that the official family would still have this skill."
"Is there anything wrong?"
"Yes, but it depends on whether you have connections and can dispel the rumors."
Liang Jixiong nodded and said: "I think so too. I have already ordered people to do it. I asked them to refute the rumors in the public and say that these rumors are all false."
"Isn't this nonsense? Rumors have no function of refuting them!"
"Then what do you think we should do?"
Xu Zhiqiong said: "We have to say something good for the official family!"