Outside the White Tiger Festival Hall, torches illuminated the sky, and clumps of swords and guns stood out, shining with a chilling light.
In the festival hall guarded by layers of guards, Han Qi stood in his seat, took out a yellow-covered edict from his sleeve, glanced around the soldiers in the hall with a stern look, and read it in a deep voice with his hoarse and majestic voice.
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"I have issued an edict to Di Qing to deploy the capital of the three divisions, control the imperial troops of the three divisions, add the rank of minister, and make him a Duke of the State. The vacancy of the commander of the division in front of the palace he left behind is temporarily assigned to Di Yong, and the commander of the imperial city.
I have sent Yi Que to be temporarily led by Murong Weisu, the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the imperial city. I express my gratitude to you!"
"Your Majesty, Di Qing, accepts the decree..." Di Qing obediently stepped forward and took the decree with both hands.
When the generals in the hall heard this decree, they couldn't help but look at each other. They didn't have any violent reactions. Instead, they began to grumble and prepare to congratulate the marshal on his promotion later.
Seeing that Di Qing and the generals were very obedient, Mr. Han felt completely at ease, and the last trace of worry disappeared...
Han Xianggong's skills were naturally like those of a god - extraordinary. Di Qing had no reason not to accept the decree he announced. In addition to being promoted to a higher position, the deployment of the three divisions reached the pinnacle of a martial artist.
He is the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces! All the forbidden armies in the world are under his command.
Moreover, his son has also been promoted. At the age of early thirties, he became the palace commander. The father and son are in the family, and they all hold high and powerful positions, unparalleled in the world!
He didn't seem to have to pay any price, except that he had to let his deputy act as the commander of the Imperial City, but he was still under his jurisdiction.
In Han Qi's opinion, this is enough to praise Di Qing! It should not cause him to backlash...
As long as Di Qing accepts this appointment, his old subordinate Murong Weisu can take over the Imperial City Division. Do you think Murong will listen to Marshal Di, the commander-in-chief, or to his Xianggong Han?
As long as he takes over the imperial city and confirms Zhao Zongshi's succession, the army still listens to the Privy Council. In the hands of civilian officials, Di Qing, the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, can only be a deaf ear and decoration!
To put it bluntly, even if Di Qing suddenly became enlightened and understood the joints, he would not dare to act recklessly. Otherwise, he would have him taken down on the spot for the crime of "resisting the order"! I don't believe that those generals dared to act recklessly!
Don’t forget, this is the Song Dynasty. This is an era when military officials are like slaves and maids. These warriors have long had their backs broken and their bile drained out. They are just a group of slaves who are allowed to be kneaded by civilian officials!
Even if they suddenly go crazy, Xianggong Han is not afraid. Half of the people in the hall are his subordinates, and there is a top master pretending to be a follower beside him, which is enough to cope with the worst changes.
The older you get in the world, the less courage you have. Mr. Han will not allow himself to make mistakes...
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There was a bang and the lights exploded. Han Xianggong was awakened from the good feeling that everything was under control. He saw that Di Qing was still standing there, holding the edict in both hands, with a dazed look on his face.
"What's wrong?" Han Qi had just calmed down when he thought again, saying that as people get older, they really shouldn't do such an exciting job. Just having a fast heartbeat can kill you.
"Mr. Prime Minister!" Di Qing almost turned the edict horizontally and vertically to look at it, "How come this edict was not written by the emperor himself?"
"Haha, Hanchen, what is the imperial edict without going through Fengge Luantai?" Han Qi said with disdain in his heart. A warrior is a warrior, and he doesn't even understand this. He explained with a kind face: "Except for the Zhongzhi, everything is
The two systems were written according to the holy will and then handed over to the Political Affairs Hall for issuance." He said with a slight smile and said: "I don't know the others, but you should know the emperor's seal on it. This can't be fake, right?"
"How dare you doubt your husband's appearance?" Di Qing still had the same submissive look, and said with a troubled expression: "It's just that this edict is so contradictory to the one that my official received..."
"What?" Han Qi's pores all over his body exploded, and he lost his voice: "When did you receive the order? Why didn't Zhengshitang know?!"
"Haha." Di Qing's tone was very similar to Han Qi's and said: "My husband also said that in addition to the edict, there is also the Zhongzhi. It was drafted by the official himself. It was handed down directly to the lower officials without going through Zhongshu's sect."
Then he took out a roll of yellow silk from his arms and unfolded it.
Under the gaze of everyone, Marshal Di's expression, demeanor, and momentum completely changed!
The White Tiger Festival Hall, which had been enveloped by Han Qi's aura before, suddenly became evenly matched. I saw Di Qing unfolding his yellow silk ribbon, his sharp eyes sweeping over the generals and saying: "I have a secret official order, please listen carefully!"
The generals were completely confused and had no choice but to bow their heads again and listen attentively.
Han Qi was horrified and opened his mouth, but he could only let Di Qing finish reading first before speaking. Then he heard his thunderous voice:
"I have specially ordered Di Qing, the political officer of Pingzhang, to also be in charge of the Imperial City Department and the front office of the palace. It is not my own handwriting or face-to-face edict, and I will not obey the imperial edict!"
This secret decree was like a thunder, shaking the generals in the hall out of their wits. Obviously, one of Xianggong Han and Marshal Di must be lying!
No matter who it is, this is a big deal...
Han Qi was even more heartbroken. He had never imagined that Zhao Zhen, an official who had always adhered to the ancestral way of checks and balances, would risk such a big deal and put his own family and life on this person, both inside and outside the imperial city.
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The person the official family trusted the most was not the civil servants who ruled the world with him, but the military generals who the Song Dynasty always took strict precautions against!
As everyone knows, it was the ignorant civil servants who kicked the nose and the face, hurting the benevolent hearts of the officials, and made him understand the truth - there is no absolutely reliable system in the world, but there are absolutely reliable people. When the system
When he could not guarantee his own safety, he resolutely chose to put aside the laws of his ancestors and believe in Di Qing's personal loyalty!
Now, it's time to test this trust. Whether Zhao Zhen will lose everything or win this last game depends on Di Qing's performance!
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The atmosphere in the White Tiger Hall was so tense that it was suffocating.
What is unexpected is that after Di Qing read out the imperial edict, he suddenly became weak and said to Han Qi with a distressed look on his face: "This imperial edict was secretly awarded to me by the official family when they appointed subordinates. Today, my husband is resigning."
Isn't it inconsistent to announce such an edict again? It's really hard to figure out..." He handed the two imperial edicts to the generals under his command and said, "Everyone, take a look..."
Han Qi was shocked and confused, wondering what kind of medicine Di Qing was selling in the gourd... Could this guy really be the reincarnation of a slug, unable to get hard even if he had a secret order in his hand, or did he know that his arms couldn't hold his thighs, but he didn't want to be infamous afterwards?
With his mind turning, Xianggong Han had already made a plan - he had to make a decision immediately and calm the whole crowd before speaking. He said in a deep voice: "There is nothing surprising, both edicts are true. The reason why there is no personal edict..." After a pause
After a moment, he saw everyone looking at him. Then he explained: "Because the old illness of the official has relapsed, he can no longer stand up, let alone write. The decree I passed on was also dictated by the official before he fell into coma!"
"That's it." Murong Weisu and other members of the Han Prime Minister's old staff had already noticed something and hurriedly agreed.
"This is even more strange..." Di Qing frowned and said, "Tonight, there was an edict from the Queen in the palace. Without her order, all doors are not allowed to be opened without permission." Then he asked his herald: "Every palace
Has the door ever been opened?"
"No!" cried the herald.
"But the items came out from the crack of the door?" Di Qing asked.
"No!" replied the herald.
Di Qing then looked at Han Qi and said, "That's really strange. I dare to ask, where did the edict from my husband come from?"
Han Qi's old face suddenly turned livid. He is a fool. He also knew that Di Qing was going to confront him! He immediately sneered and said in a hissing voice: "Haha, do I need to explain the truth to you?"
Di Qing thought about it, raised his head, looked at Han Qi and said, "Yes!"
"Bold!" Han Xianggong said angrily: "Di Hanchen, I am the prime minister of the Song Dynasty. The king is critically ill, so he is the regent! You are a mere warrior, how dare you resist the decree and plot evil. Do you want to rebel?"
Facing Xianggong Han's anger, Di Hanchen would immediately bow down and act cowardly ninety-nine times in the past. But this time, it was an exception!
I saw Di Qing standing tall and taking a step forward. His burly body enveloped Han Qi. A pair of tiger eyes glanced at him coldly and said: "Stop talking nonsense and tell me, where did that edict come from?!"
Hearing the words 'stop talking nonsense', Han Qi was like being slapped three times in the face. He said angrily: "You've rebelled, you've rebelled, get me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the man next to him jumped out like a rabbit, and stabbed Di Qing's abdomen with a short sword.
"Well done!" But he forgot. Marshal Di is General Mian Nirvana who was killed in a sea of blood. Although he has not been in battle in recent years, his skills have become more sophisticated. I saw him copying his hands and wearing a black cloak on his back.
, and then moved toward the assassin.
The long body's hand was extremely high, but he did not move, but stepped forward to meet him. The whole figure was like a javelin, with a dagger as the head, and stabbed Di Qing fiercely.
According to his idea, the cloak should be pierced like a piece of rag, unable to stop him at all.
Unexpectedly, contrary to expectations, the tip of his extremely sharp sword did not pierce the cloak, but instead wrapped his entire body in it.
This move from the Flying Immortal outside the sky was still unabated, and he threw himself in front of Di Qing in a moment. He was just wrapped in a cloak.
Di Qing stepped aside and struck out with an elbow, hitting the man in the back. At the same time, he raised his knee and hit him in the abdomen. He heard a scream, and the master fell to the ground like a sack. He was just wrapped in a cloak.
Death is life.
Mr. Han Xianggong was also very skilled. He had already taken advantage of this opportunity to sneak behind Murong Weisu. Seeing that his master was so useless, he hurriedly said loudly: "Generals, listen to the order. Di Qing's rebellion was exposed and he was arrested for committing the crime. Anyone who arrests the murderer will be promoted to the third level.
The one who captures him will be the palace commander, and anyone who rebels will be killed without mercy!"
Di Qing stood there, listening to what he said coldly, and then he took out the Qiu Shui Yan Fei Dao from his waist and waved it under the light. The cold light shone with majesty. He asked the generals in a deep voice: "Believe me or him?"
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Now it was time to take sides, Han Qi's old subordinates were already standing beside him silently. Although because this was the White Tiger Festival Hall, no one except Di Qing had any weapons with them, there were still many people
He took off his iron belt and took out the dagger from his boot...
Di Qing's old subordinates also came to his side. These people were honest and unarmed, so they dismantled the jujube chairs and confronted the opponent with the legs of the chairs.
There is also a third of the generals who are not the disciples of the generals on both sides. These people know best that one of the two must rebel, but in the end who will become the king and who will be defeated is impossible to say!
Their family has a great business, but they cannot understand the situation in front of them. Who dares to stand aside easily?
"If you don't want to get involved, just go out!" Di Qing did not embarrass them and said in a deep voice.
Those who were granted amnesty hurried to the door.
But Han Qi said quietly: "His Royal Highness, King Lu, is about to ascend to the throne. If you have not accomplished anything, don't be jealous of others when the time comes!"
Immediately some people stood still, but many others left...
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In the White Tiger Hall, the two groups stood opposite each other, with clear distinctions. But Mr. Han's side clearly had the numerical advantage.
"Have you made your choice?" Di Qing held the knife indifferently and said coldly: "It's too late to regret it!"
Han Qi looked around. The number of people on his side was more than twice that of Di Qing's side, and he made up his mind: "Get him quickly!"
The generals received the order and rushed forward. Di Qing swung his sword and forced them back. He ordered: "Get out!"
He was originally standing closer to the door, and behind him were brothers who had lived and died for many years. Everyone obeyed the order and left the door without hesitation.
Marshal Di danced a long sword like mercury on the ground. No one could get close. After all his men had withdrawn, he shouted: "Close the door!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the rumble of hinges was heard, and an iron gate slowly fell.
Han Qi was shocked when he saw this, "Don't let the door close!"
But it was too late. I saw Di Qing sweeping through thousands of troops with one move, forcing everyone back, and then dodged and retreated.
The people inside rushed up to prevent the gate from falling, but saw a row of soldiers holding spears and stabbing through the gate.
An inch is long and an inch is strong, let alone across the gate. Han Qi's men were unable to step forward and watched the gate crash down!
The White Tiger Festival Hall is the military center of the palace commander's palace. For the sake of confidentiality, there are no windows on all sides. There is only one door, and there is an iron gate outside the door. It can be said that it is heavily guarded. Di Qing chose this place to receive the order, which is definitely the meaning of catching a turtle in an urn!
Seeing that he was trapped, Han Qi separated the generals. He walked to the gate and looked at Di Qing coldly.
Di Qing still maintained his humility and said: "Today's facts are being messed up. I don't dare to be careless because of my responsibilities as an official. Please bear with me for a while in the White Tiger Hall. Tomorrow, the matter will be clear. I will apologize to you."
Okay!" After a pause, he glanced at the generals around Han Qi and said: "As for you, you haven't talked to old Shangguan for many years, so just stay with your husband and talk to him..."
"Di Hanchen, you thief!" Han Qi was fed up with his face and shouted: "Open the door for me!"
When he heard him say the words "thief to match the army", Di Qing's color suddenly changed, the gold mark on his cheek sparkled, he actually spit, a mouthful of thick phlegm passed through the gate, and was spitting on the bridge of the nose of the Chinese and Korean Prime Minister.
How had Han Qi ever suffered such humiliation? His face was as ferocious as an angry lion.
It's a pity that it's a lion in a cage. Di Qing looked at Han Qi coldly, and said with disdain and hatred in his voice:
"The person who sings the title of No. 1 Scholar outside the Donghua Gate has failed to live up to the emperor's favor and committed regicide and rebellion! What kind of good man is this?!"
"You!" Han Qi was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered what he said to Di Qing twenty years ago with the overwhelming power of Mount Tai: "The one who sings the name of the number one scholar outside Donghua Gate is a good man. What does this mean?"
A good man?'
For a moment, Mr. Han was so ashamed and angry that he rolled his eyes in anger and fainted...
Di Qing gave him one last look, like looking at an old dog, and turned away without any hesitation.
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In the second hall, apart from the ones who were locked up, all the officers who were in the White Tiger Hall are here...including those who walked out first.
Di Xianggong has always used military tactics throughout his life. This time he waited in his palace commander's palace, which was absolutely foolproof! All the guards in the palace commander's palace and outside the White Tiger Hall were replaced by soldiers he brought from the Western Army.
As soon as they started inside, the soldiers unarmed all the soldiers brought by the general and took them into custody. The officers who came out were invited to the second hall first.
At this moment, none of the generals in the Second Hall looked good-looking. Those generals and officers who did not want to get involved were afraid that Marshal Di would settle the score later. Although Di Qing's old subordinates stood by him without any regrets, they were locked up inside.
Yes, it's Han Qi, the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty! Who knows if there is a way to survive? How can they not feel scared?
But there are also some who have long been full of resentment towards the imperial court, and secretly excited in their hearts, could it be that the marshal wants to take the opportunity to imitate Taizu's yellow robe and wear it? At least on paper, Di Qing has this condition...
All speculations came to a temporary halt as Di Qing entered the hall. The generals looked at their marshal, wondering what he was thinking.
Di Qing's face was stern, and he sat upright in his commanding position.
"Marshal!" All the generals did not dare to neglect and saluted him in unison.
"Excuse me, everyone." As Di Qing said, he choked up and burst into tears. The man did not shed tears easily, but he was not sad yet...
"It's time for you to know..." Di Qing said heartbrokenly: "The official family has suffered an unexpected event. Even if it is not a big success, it has lost its control over human affairs. Di has the supreme trust of the emperor, but he cannot protect the emperor. It is really shameful.
Sin deserves death, sin deserves death!"
The iron-like Marshal Di never shed a tear even when he was wronged and almost died, but now he is crying. The heart-rending grief of the dignified man really makes everyone who hears it sad.
She shed tears. For a moment, all the generals also felt sad.
"But I can't die now." Di Qing said, wiping tears with his sleeves casually, his tiger eyes turned red, and hissed: "Because the official entrusted Di to protect not only his life, but also the safety of the Song Dynasty.
.The situation in the palace is unclear now. The national reserve is vacant, and the capital must not be in chaos! The palace must not be in chaos!"
After saying that, he stood up, bowed deeply to the generals and said: "In this autumn of life and death, I sincerely ask you to protect the Song Dynasty with me! Let the people of the world and the civil servants see who is the right one.
A good man who brings stability to the country!"
"Follow the marshal to the death, and defend the Song Dynasty to the death!" The crowd was inspired by his loyalty and heroic spirit, and responded loudly together.
The shouts passed through the second hall and reached the White Tiger Hall, making the people trapped in the cage pale... Did we inadvertently become traitors and traitors?
"Thank you all for listening to my command!" Di Qing stood up and ordered in a deep voice: "From now on, unless I come in person, the city gates are closed tightly. No one is allowed to enter the city, and no one is allowed to enter.
Get out of the city. Anyone who dares to attack the city gate will be considered a rebel and will be killed without mercy!"
"Here!" The generals responded with a roar.
"Everyone, I know that you are worried that you are on the wrong team. After the new king takes office, he will settle accounts with you." Di Qing slowly swept his eyes across the crowd and said sincerely: "I don't ask you to support which side, as long as you
Fulfilling your duties, taking good care of your military camp, and guarding your city gates means you are loyal to the country! In this way, no matter who becomes the emperor, they can't do anything to you!"
"Marshal..." The generals were greatly moved. They were not fools. They knew that Di Qing took all the responsibilities on his shoulders and blocked them from worries...
"Go." Di Qing waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Be a loyal minister and a good man!"
"Yes!" All the generals agreed in unison. It was almost dawn, and they must quickly return to their camps and stick to their posts.
After the generals dispersed, Di Qing sat alone on the handsome chair, looking at the slightly white sky outside, as if saying to himself: "With this arrangement, isn't it just tying yourself up?"
"Haha," the soldiers beside him laughed. It turned out to be Chen Ke and Chen Zhongfang. Hearing this, he chuckled and said: "The marshal is proficient in the art of war. Naturally, he knows that all warriors can win with the right combination and surprise! The marshal is in charge of the Imperial City Division.
, the front secretary of the palace is naturally a serious soldier and our trump card!"
"The killer weapon should not be used lightly. Once it is smashed, the situation will be ruined." Chen Ke said with confidence in his tone: "When it comes to dispatching the army, it is a coup. The prince is the crown prince selected by the government, and the throne is just and right.
Heir, why is this happening?!"
"I know what you mean," Di Qing sighed softly: "You want His Highness Prince Jin to ascend to the throne in the best possible situation."
"That's right." Chen Ke nodded and said solemnly: "Zongshi has been run by one party for two generations. He is entangled with silk and vines and has many intricate connections. It will not disappear just because the King of Jin won the unification! If we don't take this opportunity, we will destroy him.
Completely eliminate it, and wait until the King of Jin ascends to the throne, but he will be unable to do it. In that case, the King of Jin can at best be a good emperor. If he wants to eradicate the decadence, refresh the government, enrich the country and strengthen the army, and regain Yanyun, he will
It’s all empty talk!”
"Okay, I won't move, I will be your trump card and let you play the leading role!" Di Qing nodded heavily.
"I'm not the protagonist either," Chen Ke shook his head and said with a smile: "The protagonists are Wen Yanbo and the others. Let them sing in the show, and we can just watch the show..."
