Wei Zhen failed to intercept An Huajin's 300,000 soldiers and horses and entered the city in advance to defend the city. The emperor's face turned pale when he heard about it.
He looked at Wang Anzhi, "My dear, what... what should I do? Tell me what to do? Is An Huajin going to the city to kill me?"
Conspiracy to usurp the throne has been common in all dynasties in history, but no woman has ever led a large army to conspire against the throne.
Wang Anzhi was speechless. He didn't expect that Wei Zhen didn't enter the city before An Huajin arrived. If he had taken the first step, naturally relying on the strength of the imperial city, he could add a layer of solid protection to the imperial city. At least
, it’s not that easy for An Huajin to lead the troops to attack, and then let’s see what she has to do to gain leverage in negotiations.
Unfortunately, he didn't expect that Wei Zhen didn't do it, and An Huajin was so quick that he arrived at the city gate in a blink of an eye. Instead, he intercepted Wei Zhen's army behind her.
As expected of An Huajin!
An Huajin comes from Nanyang Palace, a century-old family of generals!
Wang Anzhi looked at the emperor and said lazily, "There is nothing we can do. Your Majesty, just pray that An Huajin is not here to seek the throne."
The emperor sat down on the chair and murmured, "An Huajin has brought 300,000 troops and horses. Why are they here if they are not seeking to usurp the throne?"
Wang Anzhi sat aside, too lazy to pay attention to the emperor.
Why else? Of course it was for the conspiracy behind Yuxueling eight years ago.
The city defenders first went to the East Palace, met with Chu Yan, and reported that Wei Zhen was going to lead people into the city.
Chu Yan put down his pen and said calmly, "Open the city gate and invite General Wei and General An."
The people guarding the city must have hurried away immediately.
Chu Xian looked at Chu Yan, a little nervous, "Seventh brother?"
Chu Yan leaned back, leaning his back against the back of the chair, "Brother, don't be nervous, my cousin is not rebelling, she is probably coming to seek justice from my father."
"What justice?"
"Back then, before the Battle of Yuxueling, my father and Zhang Zaifu planned to settle down, which led to the tragic battle of Yuxueling. My uncle and two cousins died on the battlefield." Chu Yan said, "It was my father who did this.
Yes, when I heard it, I thought my father was crazy. Who is worthy of being a king?"
Chu Xian was shocked and couldn't believe it, "You mean that year...eight years ago...how could it happen?"
Chu Yan smiled and said, "It seems that Gu Qingyan didn't tell his eldest brother about this matter. He probably didn't have the shame to mention what role the Gu family played in this. Eight years ago, the An family had abundant heirs, and they were all talented generals.
The father was suspicious and afraid that the An family would rebel, so he secretly approached Zhang Zaifu. Zhang Zaifu was originally a hidden thorn in Nanliang and Nanqi's land in Dachu. He was looking for an opportunity to harm Dachu, and the father happened to find him. Could it be that he was playing into his own agenda?
As a result, the two of them worked together and secretly bribed their uncle's close friend Xu Jing. Although the Nanyang army suffered a tragic victory in the battle of Yuxueling eight years ago, the lives of the An family, father and son, were all surrendered to the battlefield, and the father achieved his goal.
, thinking that no one would know about it, he calmly acted coyly and refused to take back the military power when his grandfather came to Beijing to hand over the military power. Instead, he made a marriage contract with the Gu family for his cousin, keeping everyone in the world in the dark."
Chu Xian was speechless for a long time. He was shocked, angry and disappointed, and his lips were trembling.
"My cousin learned about what happened back then from Zhang Zaifu's grandson Zhang Chengze a few months ago, so she asked Gu Qingyan to get Zhang Zaifu out of the prison and send him to Nanyang." Chu Yan simply said more, "The two of them
A few months ago, he had a fight with Wang Anzhi because of this. He sent Zhang Zaifu to Nanyang, but Wang Anzhi stopped him. At that time, the Wang family and the Gu family knew clearly about the conspiracy between their father and Zhang Zaifu, but they did not stop him. Therefore, the eldest brother half
Months ago, you asked Ning'er to write that letter to invite her cousin to Beijing. You did it for Gu Qingyan, and I did it for my cousin, so I withheld the letter and let her make her own choice. Now, her choice has come."<
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Chu Xian suddenly felt like his head was buzzing and he didn't know what to say.
It turns out——
It turns out that this is how An Qichen died.
Such a young man with amazing talents died in his best years, and he had not yet shined. He still remembered that he once said, "One day, I will lead the Nanyang Army to defeat Nanqi and Nanliang."
.Your Majesty, when the time comes, after I have accomplished my great work, I will not drink anyone else’s wine, but just drink the wine you gave me. How about that?”
Of course he said "yes".
The young man's words are still fresh in my mind, but he died in the battle of Yuxueling eight years ago. It turned out not because of weapons, but because of Hunjun's suspicion. It turned out that Huai'an said that the An family was wrong to do nothing, and that's what he meant. No wonder he mentioned An
The little princess is slowly becoming depressed and unable to see the hope for the future.
Chu Xian covered his face with his hands and said in a hoarse voice, "Seventh brother, you are right, my father is not worthy of being king."
Nan Qi and Nan Liang raised troops against Da Chu, and the two countries were at war. However, their own monarch stabbed him in the back. When word spread, everyone in the world would scold and ridicule him. As his sons, they were all ashamed of this.
Since ancient times, when the emperor is on the throne, once the troops enter the city, the emperor has the final say. However, for the great Chu of this generation, His Highness the Prince has the final say, and there is no need for His Majesty to approve it.
His Royal Highness the Prince gave an order, and the generals guarding the city naturally obeyed the order and opened the city gate. Wei Zhen led Anping, and Anping led 50,000 Nanyang troops into the city.
After Wei Zhen entered the city, he looked back with concern. The city gate was closed again. Princess An Xiao did not take the opportunity to swarm into the imperial city with her troops. In his heart, he originally believed 70% of her words, but now he believed 10%.
I feel more at ease.
After all, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the cousin of Princess An, and if Princess An just brings troops to seek justice from His Majesty, then, fortunately, the world will not be in chaos, and the master can be changed naturally.
Turbulence between the government and the public.
Your Majesty is indeed too...
Hey, even he, your majesty’s outsider, thinks your majesty is stupid. How can the king of a country betray his country and collaborate with the enemy?
Wei Zhen discussed with Anping, "General An, can you go to the Prince's Mansion first to see His Royal Highness?"
An Ping was expressionless, "The little princess said, go to the Gu family first."
Wei Zhen shut up.
It seems that as Princess An said, Lord Gu is more important. Thinking about what An Huajin said, he really didn't know what to say.
When the people heard that An Huajin came to Beijing with 300,000 troops, they were not afraid. Instead of closing their doors or locking their doors, they stood on both sides of the road and looked eagerly at the shops, teahouses and restaurants on both sides.
They are all packed with people.
Wei Zhen was speechless. He didn't expect that the people in the capital were so unafraid of death and loved watching the excitement so much. Even with snow falling above their heads, they were not afraid of the cold wind and cold air freezing them to death.
This is probably the prestige of the An family. They never harm the people. Even if the army comes to Beijing, the people are not afraid.
"General Wei, is Princess An Xiao coming to Beijing with troops?" Someone shouted in the crowd.
Wei Zhen looked along the sound and saw no one, but saw that the people were looking at him. He rubbed his nose and nodded, "Yes!"
"Is Princess An going to rebel?" the man asked again.
Wei Zhen could see the person clearly this time. It was a young man standing in the crowd. He coughed and said, "Princess An is not plotting rebellion, but..."
He paused and looked at Anping.
Anping was deserted and silent.
"General Wei, have you taken refuge with Princess An?" The young man saw Wei Zhen being silent, thinking that Wei Zhen had something to hide or was being held hostage.
Wei Zhen shook his head, "No, I did not seek refuge with Princess Anxiao."
"Then what are you doing? Leading the Nanyang Army into the city? I read that right, these are not soldiers and horses from Jinglu, right? The armor they wear is the armor of the Nanyang Army." The young man said boldly.
Wei Zhen had a headache, and for a moment he didn't know whether he should reveal what he knew.
Anping spoke at this time with an unusually cold voice, "My little princess came to Beijing with three hundred thousand troops and horses. She wants to ask Master Gu if he wants to marry him?"
The people were instantly in an uproar.
Ah? Ah? Ah? Ah? Ah? Ah?
"Our little princess has said that Mr. Gu Qi is the grandson-in-law of our old prince, and he will remember it until his death. If Mr. Gu Qi marries him, that's all. If he doesn't marry, the little princess will lead 300,000 soldiers and horses to defeat him.
Gu family."
Common people: "..."
Wei Zhen's forehead twitched suddenly, and he suddenly felt that Gu Qingyan was very pitiful. Three hundred thousand soldiers and horses forced him to get married, and he would be remembered for the rest of his life. The life of Gu Qigong will probably be remembered in this way.
Isn’t it very honorable for a man to be forced into marriage by a woman?
Of course, he didn't know what Gu Qingyan thought, maybe he would be happy to do so? After all, on the day of the palace banquet, Gu Qingyan was so angry that he became a beauty for the sake of Princess An, and then left his position as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
I stayed in Nanyang for more than a month.
The young man who had the courage to ask the question seemed to be restrained, stunned and silent.
Wei Zhen successfully led Anping through Ronghua Street and arrived at the front door of the Gu family. He looked at the gilded plaque of the Gu family, cleared his throat and said loudly, "Please go and ask Mr. Gu to come out. Wei was sent by Princess An."
