Chapter 1379: The mountain rain is about to come and the wind will come first
After returning to Prince Su's Mansion that day, Zhao Hongrun sat alone in his study and thought about what Sun Luo had said.
Preparing for the worst, Daliang has now fallen into the control of Prince Hongyu, which makes Zhao Hongrun inevitably worried about his father in Ganlu Hall.
The reason is very simple. How big a deal is it for Prince Hongyu to replace six ministers like this? However, his father, who was recuperating in Ganlu Hall, never came forward. This made Zhao Hongrun couldn't help but guess whether their father had been attacked.
Prince Hongyu under house arrest?
Zhao Hongrun could not believe this.
Who is his father?
That is the king who has seized the throne, how can he not be on guard?
Logically speaking, Prince Hongyu would not be put under house arrest - you know, even if Zhao Hongrun recognized Prince Hongyu's talents, compared with their father, Zhao Hongrun still felt that there was a big difference.
At least, since Emperor Wei became serious, Zhao Hongrun has never gained the upper hand over his father. In the so-called father-son war, he still has a "two wins and four losses" situation.
It's not that Zhao Hongrun doesn't want to equalize or even win, the problem is that he really can't seize the opportunity.
However, such a father was actually placed under house arrest by Prince Hongyu?
This made Zhao Hongrun secretly guess: Is his father really old?
Of course, regarding the matter of "house arrest", this is only Zhao Hongrun's guess. After all, before seeing his father in person, he could not guarantee whether his father was under house arrest.
Where did it go to Prince Hongyu?
What's more, Zhao Hongrun really couldn't think of any reason for Prince Hongyu to put their father under house arrest. After all, Prince Hongyu was obviously the crown prince who inherited the throne. Logically speaking, there was no reason to do such a thing - was it just for the sake of a few days earlier?
Japan takes power? This is ridiculous.
Thinking of this, Zhao Hongrun suppressed the suspicion in his heart and waited for the report from the Green Crows.
At the same time, in the East Palace of the palace, Prince Hongyu was sitting in the inner hall, holding a piece of paper in his hand, thinking deeply.
I saw that on this piece of paper, Zhao Hongrun's schedule for today was clearly recorded, and the time was accurate to the hour and minute.
After a long while, he took a long breath and handed the piece of paper to Zhang Qigong who was standing next to him.
Zhang Qigong took the piece of paper, glanced at it twice, and said seriously: "It seems that Prince Su is somewhat suspicious and is looking around..."
Prince Hongyu closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then asked: "Have Zhao Hongjiang, Zhao Hongxin, and Zhao Hongxuan not expressed their attitude yet?"
"We haven't received any response from the three of them so far." Zhang Qigong shook his head and then added: "However, according to the information sent back by Xizuo, Yangzhai King Zhao Hongjing went to Song County in private to meet with Qing King Zhao Hongxin
See you."
"Zhao Hongjing..." Prince Hongyu opened his eyes slightly, squinted his eyes and muttered the name, his tone still full of murderous intent and malice: "He is just a lost dog, sooner or later I will capture him alive and kill him."
Executed to death and cut into pieces!"
After hearing this, Zhang Qigong said in a low voice: "His Royal Highness, you must not underestimate the enemy... Regarding Zhao Hongjing, I have been thinking about it, but I always feel that something is wrong."
"What?" Prince Hongyu showed some confusion on his face.
Zhang Qigong said solemnly: "Zhao Hongjing was originally assigned to Yangzhai. Yangzhai is a barren land. How could Zhao Hongjing secretly raise a private army? Where did his food and salary come from? Where did his armaments come from?"
"Didn't Xu Guan, the former Minister of War, and Li Liang, the former Minister of Household Affairs, move in private?" Zhao Hongyu said with a frown.
Zhang Qigong shook his head when he heard this, and said seriously: "The accounts of the Ministry of Revenue are unclear. This is normal. When the Wei Dynasty was besieged by five forces, the Ministry of Revenue exhausted the deposits of the national treasury. On the one hand, it flowed into the market to fill in
In order to balance the rice price difference in the market, on the one hand, they also borrowed money from domestic nobles. Such a huge amount
With a large amount, discrepancies are inevitable, and it is not certain that Li Liang intercepted the taxes... Your Highness, don't forget that when Zhao Hongjing was still in Daliang, although he was in charge of the household department, the relationship between Li Liang and him was not harmonious.
Of course, that Li Shangshu is not on good terms with us either..."
"Hmm." Prince Hongyu nodded, and then asked: "The Ministry of War is in the same situation, right?"
Zhang Qigong chuckled and nodded, saying: "Back then, the imperial court allowed domestic nobles to raise private armies. Due to the dire situation of the war, the Ministry of War distributed the equipment in the armory to the domestic private armies without registering them... Since the former Ministry of War
Shangshu Xu Guan and His Highness the Crown Prince are not together, so let him shoulder this responsibility." Having said this, he
After laughing twice, he suddenly turned serious and said seriously: "In short, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs probably have nothing to do with Zhao Hongjing, but Zhao Hongjing was able to collect a large amount of money just six months ago, privately
A private army of more than 10,000 people was formed. If the guards had not been sent to Yangdi that day, we would still have been kept in the dark..."
Upon hearing this, Prince Hongyu tapped his fingers on the table while thinking deeply.
Zhang Qigong's words have made it very clear: there is a group of people who are privately providing funds to Zhao Hongjing to help the latter accumulate strength.
As for who it is, Prince Hongyu also has no idea.
But it doesn't matter, Zhao Hongjing spent more than half a year to save those pitiful troops that he had already dispatched the imperial guards to try to get rid of. Now Zhao Hongjing is just a lost dog.
The only thing that worried Prince Hongyu was that he still had not found the whereabouts of Zhao Hongjing, so he secretly speculated whether Zhao Hongjing might have escaped to the three brothers Zhao Hongxin, Zhao Hongxuan, and Zhao Hongjiang.
The relationship between these three external brothers and the prince Hongyu was not very harmonious. Needless to say, Qing Wang Hongxin. Back then, Zhao Hongyu used the "Jinxiang Massacre" to kick him to Song County. Qing Wang Hongxin
Zhao Hongyu, who has not yet dealt with the difficult Beibo Army, hates him to the core; and King Huan
Zhao Hongxuan, because of his relationship with the eldest prince Zhao Hongli, has always been hostile to him Zhao Hongyu; the only remaining king of Yan, Zhao Hongjiang, did not have any trouble with Zhao Hongyu in the past, but this person was in the same camp with Zhao Hongxuan, the king of Huan, in northern Xinjiang.
He retired, so his relationship with Prince Hongyu was not much better.
No, it has been ten days since the letter inviting the brothers to return to Daliang to witness the enthronement ceremony was sent out. Only King Su Zhao Hongrun came to Daliang upon invitation. The other three, Zhao Hongxin, Zhao Hongxuan and Zhao Hongjiang, did not make any move.
Thinking of this, Prince Hongyu said in a deep voice: "Let's put Zhao Hongjing's matter aside for now. The most urgent task now is to find a way to get Zhao Hongxuan, Zhao Hongjiang, and Zhao Hongxin to come to Daliang..."
After hearing this, Zhang Qigong shook his head and said: "That said, but as I asserted at the beginning...I'm afraid the three of them will not fall into the trap." At this point, he hinted to Zhao Hongyu: "I thought that the prince should do something else.
Intend."
Hearing the words "make other plans" from Zhang Qigong's mouth, Prince Hongyu's expression became a little more solemn.
Because when Zhang Qigong presented his timepiece to Prince Hongyu, he had two strategies.
The first one is simply to use the matter of "witnessing the enthronement ceremony" to trick King Su Zhao Hongrun, King Huan Zhao Hongxuan, King Yan Zhao Hongjiang, and King Qing Zhao Hongxin into Daliang to explain their military power.
This strategy is reasonable. After all, when a new king ascends the throne, his brothers of the same generation must be present to witness and support the new king.
But the problem is, Zhao Hongxuan, Zhao Hongjiang, and Zhao Hongxuan are not fools. After learning about the changes that have occurred in Daliang over the past year, how can they easily come to Daliang? - Only Su Wang Zhao Hong has supported Prince Hongyu in the past.
Run, would come to Daliang so simply, although His Highness came this time, I am afraid he also had some other thoughts in mind.
As for the second article, it is to convict those brothers. After all, they refused to go to Daliang to witness the new king's succession. This is unjustifiable. As long as the prince Hongyu makes a little effort, he can "support the troops and respect himself", "
The charges of "conspiracy to do evil" were placed on those brothers.
However, in this way, the brothers have completely lost their skin. Maybe those brothers will "false the imperial edict and raise troops" to join forces to fight against him. By then, a civil strife may break out in the country.
Fortunately, Prince Su Zhao Hongrun, who is the best at fighting among the brothers, has arrived in Daliang two days ago. This made Prince Hongyu greatly relieved. Otherwise, if this brother also refused the invitation, Prince Hongyu would really not be able to
What kind of enthronement ceremony do you dare to hold? If after he ascends the throne, the brothers and princes guarding the four corners of the Wei Kingdom still do not respect the emperor's order, wouldn't it be just to make the world laugh at Zhao Hongyu?
"...Your Highness, I believe that this matter cannot be delayed any longer, so we should issue an ultimatum to those three people."
Seeing that Prince Hongyu seemed to still be thinking about the matter, Zhang Qigong lowered his voice and said: "If we delay it any longer, if Prince Su also notices something is wrong and he escapes, then all our efforts will be wasted..."
Prince Hongyu pondered for a moment, squinted his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Okay! According to your wishes, I will issue an edict in Chuigong Hall, ordering Zhao Hongxuan, Zhao Hongjiang, and Zhao Hongxin to rush to Daliang within five days. If you violate this
Deadline...is regarded as rebellion!"
Zhang Qigong's face straightened when he heard this, he raised his hands and praised: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise!"
After that, he seemed to have thought of something, and lowered his voice and said: "Your Highness, Prince Su, I would like to suggest that it is better to send more people and be more cautious..."
Although Zhang Qigong's words were quite cryptic, Prince Hongyu was still able to understand what the former wanted to express: to send Prince Su Zhao Hongrun and his entourage under house arrest!
I saw a few complicated expressions flashing in the eyes of Prince Hongyu, and he said melancholy: "This matter... there is no need to rush it."
After hearing this, Zhang Qigong said in a tight voice: "His Royal Highness, Prince Su is..."
"I know!" Prince Hongyu interrupted Zhang Qigong's words and said seriously: "Qigong, you have to know that although I hope to take back the military power of my brothers, I do not want to be at odds with my eighth brother. I will still do it when I am stable in the future.
Reuse Hongrun to open up territory for our Wei Dynasty..."
At this point, he didn't know what he thought of, and said with waning interest: "In short, if this matter is delayed for a few days, unless Hongrun intends to escape from Daliang, we will never allow troops to be placed under house arrest."
Seeing that Prince Hongyu had made up his mind, Zhang Qigong shook his head and could only accept the order.
A few days later, the edict issued by Chui Gong Palace was delivered to the hands of King Qing Hongxin of Changyi County, Song County.
After reading the edict, King Qing Hongxin became furious.
At the same time, the same edict was also sent to Zhao Hongxuan, King Huan of Anyi County, Hedong County.
The latter also looked unhappy after reading the edict.
In the end, King Qing Hongxin and King Huan Hongxuan still stood still and neither of them went to Daliang.