The messenger arrived in the imperial capital without stopping for a moment. He was announced to the cabinet in a short time. He was panting rapidly and rode fast all the way without stopping for a moment. At this time, his face was exhausted and his lips were chapped, but he was in his arms first.
He took out the secret box and presented it with both hands.
"King Pingjiang has a secret document to submit. Mr. Chen ordered his subordinates to send it to the imperial capital overnight and present it to His Majesty."
The secret was brought to Prime Minister Pei, and the cabinet officials gathered around it. Duzhuo Yushi poured a cup of tea and handed it to the messenger. The messenger took it with both hands and drank it down in one breath. His thirsty and feverish throat was moistened by the warm tea.
He immediately felt much relieved, and the messenger couldn't help but lick the remaining tea at the corner of his mouth. Apparently, a cup of tea was just to quench his thirst.
Zhuo Yushi simply handed him the teapot and said, "I'm afraid you won't feel comfortable if I let you drink it here. Thank you for your hard work. Let's go out and drink."
The messenger thanked him, took the teapot and left.
This secret box has not been opened in the cabinet, so it will naturally be presented to His Majesty.
Prime Minister Pei asked Du Shangshu to go with him.
The sycamore trees outside the Imperial Study Room are covered with green shade, bringing a coolness to the hot summer. After Emperor Mu Xuan regained power, he still handled state affairs here.
When Zhili secretly presented it, Emperor Mu Xuan did not look at it immediately. Instead, he asked with great interest, "Do you think the old man has not withdrawn his troops?"
Seeing the emperor's relaxed tone, Prime Minister Pei's expression also relaxed a lot. He was really unsure about the prince who once spat in his face after going to court, "I guess it's half and half."
Du Shangshu is always serious, concise and concise, and "has not retreated."
Du Shangshu's proposal is also to let His Highness Mu Anzhi come directly to the imperial capital. This is not a matter that can be solved by political means. With Mu Anzhi's current strength, no political means can stop him.
Emperor Mu Xuan motioned to the secret box on the table, "Du Qing, please open it."
Sure enough, although Mu Anzhi's memorial was written politely, there was no word about retreating the troops. He said in a secret note that he could not rest at ease until he saw that His Majesty was well.
Governor Chen's memorial also clearly stated that the Third Highness was strong and refused to retreat and must enter the imperial capital. Moreover, it also introduced in detail the new weapon in the hands of the Third Highness, a very powerful artillery that was said to be blasted out with one cannon.
It was so powerful that it was very similar to the one recorded in history books that forced Emperor Renzong, who was the vassal king at that time, to flee for eight hundred miles.
Governor Chen said in the memorial that anyone who saw it would be heartbroken. If it could be used in the southwest war, I believe the war situation could be quickly reversed and the lost territory could be recovered.
No wonder His Highness entered the customs so quickly. It must be Master Bai's new weapon.
With the strength of the Northern Xinjiang Army and this weapon, it is no wonder that His Highness was able to reach the imperial capital smoothly all the way.
Indeed, such a sharp weapon will surely turn the tide of the Southwest War.
And such a sharp weapon is only in the hands of His Highness the Third Prince.
Both Prime Minister Pei and Du Shangshu were waiting for Emperor Mu Xuan's instructions. Emperor Mu Xuan said, "Bring the third child to the imperial capital. Prime Minister Pei prepared the etiquette for the canonization of the East Palace. By the way, he first wrote the imperial edict of canonization and sent it to Zhili.
, and also put Laosan’s heart at ease.”
Both Pei and Du breathed a sigh of relief.
Emperor Mu Xuan looked out the window at the bright sunshine and sent the two of them down.
The good news of the establishment of a general and a heir apparent spread quickly throughout the court. Emperor Mu Xuan personally went to Ci'en Palace to inform his mother of the matter. Emperor Mu Xuan said, "I don't think my mother would object, so I didn't discuss it with her and let the cabinet go first."
Done."
Queen Mother Lan patted her son's hand and said, "No matter who becomes the prince, he is my grandson. If it is An Zhi, it is naturally better. I have always regarded An Zhi as this material."
"How did the queen see it? I didn't see it at first."
Emperor Mu Xuan was never very happy with Mu Anzhi, no matter it was before or now, he sipped his tea slowly and said casually.
Queen Mother Lan said, "An Zhi is most like you."
Emperor Mu Xuan was lucky enough not to choke to death on his tea. If Mu Anzhi heard what Empress Dowager Lan said, he would probably be too sick to eat.
The imperial edict arrived soon, and the person sent to announce it was Zhuo Yushi.
There were many adults in the cabinet who were more qualified than Zhuo Yushi, but considering that the Third Highness was anxious to come to the imperial capital, Zhuo Yushi won as the youngest minister in the cabinet. He was in good health and rode over quickly, saving the Third Highness the need to wait in a hurry.
It can put His Highness's heart at ease.
In fact, this is because everyone in the cabinet is overthinking, and His Highness has nothing to feel uneasy about.
When the messenger set out from Zhili with the secret, His Highness the Third Highness was still in Handan. When the imperial edict was delivered, His Highness the King had already arrived in Baozhou, and in two days' walk he would be on the outskirts of the imperial capital.
After Zhuo Yushi read the imperial edict of canonization, Mu Anzhi was immediately surrounded by voices of congratulations. Especially the civil servants and military officers around Mu Anzhi were overjoyed. For example, the elderly Hua Changshi actually had tears in his eyes.
.Chen Jian is so happy and angry, but his face also shows joy.
Mu Anzhi just curled up the corners of his lips in a reserved manner and shook his hand with the imperial edict embroidered in Chinese. Feeling that the embroidery was a bit irritating, he said, "Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty." He asked Censor Zhuo, "How is your Majesty's Dragon Body safe? How is the Imperial Grandmother?"
Is the imperial capital still safe?"
He was so indifferent to emotions and anger, which really made Zhuo Yushi treat him differently. Thinking that His Highness the Third Prince would not be a vassal for long, it was really experienced. In fact, this was Zhuo Yushi thinking too much, and Mu An led the
The soldiers have arrived on the outskirts of the imperial capital. He is not here for the position of crown prince, he is here for the throne of the emperor.
Even if he became the emperor, he was not very happy. Now that he had soldiers and horses in hand, he was just a name away from the emperor. In a real fight, those soldiers and horses in the imperial capital might not be his opponent.
He just didn't want to force himself so as to save some face for the court.
Zhuo Yushi naturally praised him, and said something that Your Majesty and the Queen Mother were very concerned about His Highness, and then asked Mu Anzhi for instructions on when to return to the imperial capital.
Mu Anzhi handed the imperial edict to Xiao Yi to keep, "Always be prepared, let's go now."
On the way, Zhuo Yushi asked Mu An how to arrange the troops led by Mu An. Mu An said, "Five thousand personal guards will follow me into the city, and the rest will stay outside the city temporarily. Is there a place outside the city?"
"Yes. Previously, the station of Longhu Camp was allocated to the Northern Xinjiang Army. What do you think, Your Highness?"
"There is no one left in Longhu Camp?" Although he expected that Longhu Camp might be taken away by Mu Qizhi, he did not expect it to be so thorough.
Zhuo Yushi said, "Longhu Camp has been run by the Qin family for many years. It has two minds and it is human nature to go against the grain."
Mu Anzhi glanced at Zhuo Censor, "I see that you, the Prince's Master, are still as nourished as before."
"Although the canonization ceremony has not yet been performed, the decree has been issued. Your Highness is the Crown Prince. Do you want me to be the Crown Prince's tutor?"
"You are so thick-skinned."
"You're welcome." Zhuo Yushi had the ability to speak and laugh freely in front of everyone.
"When Mu Qi Zhi forced the palace, could any of you loyal ministers in the court stand up and say something fair?" Mu Anzhi continued to ask.
"Ashamed." Zhuo Yushi said the words of shame without any trace of shame on his face. His pupils reflected the blue sky in the distance, "Thanks to Your Highness for sending troops to enter the pass, the imperial court can take this opportunity to punish the rebellious ministers."
Mu Anzhi asked, "How did Mu Qizhi escape? He had all the Imperial Guards of Longhu Camp in his hands, and I remember that Marquis Yongan was in charge of the nine-door army. Why did he just let him run away?"
Zhuo Yushi said, "Once the nine soldiers and horses chased out of the imperial capital, there would be no more soldiers to defend the imperial capital. They just left. But, no, Mu Qizhi didn't bring anything with him. Let's not mention the gold, silver and jewelry for now.
There has been no big fluctuation in food and medicinal materials, which is very strange."
"That means we have been prepared for a long time." Mu Anzhi put a big hat on his head. It was too hot to ride horses in summer. They had avoided the midday sun, but it was still very hot.
"It must be before the palace changes."
"It's not surprising. Although he and Lu Guogong are both nephews and uncles and have a close relationship with Weng Yue, he has never liked the Lu family very much. Lu Guogong's greatest hope is in him. If the relationship cannot control him, he will definitely tell
It's about his bloodline. He won't sit back and wait for death. Leaving a way out for himself is in line with his character." Mu Anzhi asked, "Where is the Lu family?"
"The Lu family has been interrogated at the Ministry of Justice."
"There's no death trial, right?"
"how come?"
"That's good." Mu Anzhi said with a lazy expression and sharp eyes, "Whoever puts the Lu family to death is doing something against me and preventing me from re-investigating the Liu family case."
Those who come are not good.
Zhuo Yushi had long been prepared for this, but he did not expect Mu Anzhi's methods to be so decisive and fast. He couldn't help but glance at Mu An, and Mu Anzhi smiled, "Master Zhuo must understand what I mean, right? Back then.
I am deeply shocked that Mr. Zhuo reversed the case for the Yan family. I originally thought that most people who hold such official positions as cabinet ministers would have more people weighing the pros and cons, but fewer people who are kind and righteous. Mr. Zhuo is different. Mr. Zhuo has a fire in his heart.
Yes, but this light is not used in the court."
"It's no wonder. When Mu Qi and I competed for the reserve position, it was not so much a fight for the reserve position, but a fight for one breath. Only Ru Yu, the civil and military officer of the Manchu Dynasty, was willing to say a fair word, saying that I was not a direct descendant, and Mu Qi was.
"Is he a direct descendant? It's not like he was born when the Lu family was not registered as a successor. It's really hard for you to flatter him and unconscionably say that he is a direct descendant." Mu An said, "Later, Ruyu was banished from afar. I
I just thought, it is really ridiculous to raise such a king in the court. At that time, everyone was flattering, but when Mu Qizhi forced the palace, no one was willing to be loyal and outspoken. You all want to protect yourselves first, hoping to be useful later, and now
He is back in charge of the court, don't you think there is something missing?"
Zhuo Yushi looked at Mu Anzhi's face under the bamboo hat without blinking. Mu Anzhi's eyes were bright, and his whole body was filled with the vitality of a young man, like the fresh green that just broke through the ground in spring, with infinite vitality. Zong Zhuo
The censor had never been on good terms with Mu Anzhi, and at this time he couldn't help but feel some closeness.
Mu Anzhi was disdainful, "You have such trade-offs, you are so mature, you are so calculating, you are so content with wealth and peace, it's really boring!"
On the evening of the second day, Mu Anzhi led his army to the outside of the city. Zhuo Yushi asked Mu Anzhi if he wanted to wait until tomorrow morning to enter the city, so that he could arrange a grand welcoming ceremony. Mu Anzhi waved his hand and said, "Welcome Mao."
Ah, all the mountains and rivers are in ruins, Marquis Lu has placed troops and horses outside, Jiang Xun leads the guards to the palace, Xiaobao, you go home first to meet your aunt and uncle, and the guards follow me into the palace to see His Majesty."
In fact, the Imperial Capital is still the same as before. The fire of the setting sun burns the clouds on the horizon, casting a layer of magnificent color on the entire Imperial Capital City. However, the palace changes one after another, the air atmosphere is tense, there are many more patrolling soldiers, and even the prosperity is not what it used to be.
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When we arrived at the Forbidden Palace, the setting sun had completely disappeared, and there were only a few wisps of orange clouds left in the western sky, outlining Mu Anzhi's sharp silhouette. Mu Anzhi did not wait outside the imperial study for too long. Basically, as soon as he arrived, the chamberlain invited him in.
Yes. His salute could not be seen as disrespectful. However, Emperor Mu Xuan understood in his heart that things are different and people are different.
When Mu Qizhi was forced to conceive, there was still some affection left to talk about in the past. For Mu Anzhi, there was nothing to mention about his affection.
The two of them said a few nonsense words like "Have a good trip" and "Your Majesty is in good health", and then fell into an awkward silence. Mu Anzhi had no intention of provoking the topic again. Emperor Mu Xuan was tired from the two palace changes.
The arrival was late and vigorous, and he was overwhelmed by the power of the throne. He rubbed his brows, feeling a little frustrated, "Choose a lucky day and you can ascend the throne."
Mu Anzhi didn't say a polite word. He said calmly, "Since your Majesty is unable to do anything, I am willing to take over the country."
Emperor Mu Xuan's eyes were full of shock, but what he just said was not completely untrue. He smiled bitterly, "You are still the same. Now, am I letting you watch the joke?"
"I didn't think it was funny at first, but when Your Majesty said it, I found it ridiculous. Your Majesty promised to take the throne and give him the East Palace. I thought that the Liu family was your Majesty's lifelong love. Didn't your Majesty's power and position be inherited by the East Palace a long time ago? Mu
I just prayed a little early. If Your Majesty cherishes him, why not help him take over the government?" Mu Anzhi said lightly, "What's wrong with the blood of Zhennan Kingdom? Isn't he your Majesty's biological son? Just because the other half of his body is of vassal blood.
, is he not worthy of being the crown prince? If he had had second thoughts about the court, he should have colluded with Duke Lu, but in fact he did not do so. Your Majesty loves him, so what if you really pass the throne to him? Your Majesty loves him and the Lu family, but even more
He loved the throne, so he became a rebellious minister and rebellious son. As a king, your majesty could not control the court, and he misused craftsmen and craftsmen, which led to the loss of the southwest.
Your Majesty’s life is indeed ridiculous.”
Emperor Mu Xuan immediately turned pale with anger, "If you hadn't spread rumors in northern Xinjiang, how could this have happened!"
"Whether I spread it or not, your beloved queen and prince all have such a bloodline. Is it possible that you can be safe by hiding your ears and stealing the bell? Your Majesty himself was careless and mistakenly appointed Lu Guogong. What does it have to do with me?" Mu Anzhi corrected, "I spread it.
This is not a rumor, but the truth. I am not like Your Majesty, but I am also a father now. Since I became a father, I have always thought that with your love for Mu Qizhi, even if there is this rumor, it will probably not succeed.
.I really didn’t expect that the relationship between your father and son is so fragile. I hate Mu Qizhi very much, but I really sympathize with him. You thought you were betrayed, but you betrayed your father and son first. Your Majesty, you
How much do you care about your bloodline, don’t you realize it?”
"When you established the crown prince, you must let the Ministry of Rites judge Mu Qizhi as the legitimate son, and you must appoint him as the crown prince as the eldest son. Why? Although he is hateful, he is the eldest son, and his talents are not inferior to mine.
, you thought it was the Lu family who was fighting for the title of "Dirty". No, it was always you who was fighting. You were fighting for him. Maybe you didn't realize how much you valued the "Dirty" and bloodline. "Mu An's way,"
When rumors spread to the imperial capital, have you comforted him? Have you made it clear to him that he is your only heir? It’s because you hate the other half of his bloodline and you make him uneasy, so he will force the palace. He wants more than me.
Knowing you a hundred times, how could he just sit back and let others judge him because of his bloodline? Forget about him, I wouldn't object if you wanted me to. How could there be a father like you in the world? If you don't favor me, how could Mr. Lu herself be pregnant?
A prince's mother's family can be more noble than the royal family. The nobleness of a prince lies in the royal blood rather than the mother's blood! It is you who favored the Lu family, you who made her your queen, and you who appointed Mu Qi as his heir. What do you do?
They have been a sage king and a virtuous father for decades, but just because they have Zhennan blood, do they not deserve all this?"
"It's so narrow-minded and ridiculous! The emperor is rich all over the world. Zhennan is a vassal state of Dongmu. When you appoint a prince, you are based on talents and virtues. As long as he is your son and his talents and virtues are intact, why is he not worthy of the position of prince? Treason?
It's not Mu Qizhi, it's Lu Guogong! Mu Qizhi didn't conspire with Lu Guogong, but your hypocritical behavior made them go on the same path. It's you who caused today's situation. You are not broad-minded, ungrateful, and favoring others. This is what happened.
Report!"
Emperor Mu Xuan was so humiliated that he couldn't sit still. He stood up and glared at Mu Anzhi, "Even if I help you to ascend the throne, will you not resist?"
"He will rebel. But he will not run away. If he were a king, he would rather die in battle than live."
"You have been proud of your achievements in suppressing the rebellion in Northern Xinjiang when you were young. Today, it's time for you to come down."
Of course Mu Anzhi didn't like Mu Qizhi, he still hated him. After ascending the throne as empress, Mu Anzhi directly removed Mu Qizhi and others from the royal family. Of course, ascending the throne did not mean peace, so he first asked Lu Hou to lead his troops to come back for reinforcements.
In Northern Xinjiang, as soon as Mu Anzhi came together, war broke out again in Northern Xinjiang. Du Changshi led the Lin brothers to support the overall situation. After hearing about Mu Anzhi's death, he sent 18 urgent reports, complaining endlessly, saying that he could no longer withstand it.
Mu Anzhi saw that he still had time to deliver urgent reports, so he might be able to withstand it. Then there was the Southwest War, which sent Huan Li there, the Liu family reversed the case, the Lu family was put on trial, Prime Minister Pei resigned from the cabinet, the Minister of War was vacant, and Hu
When his minister, Shangshu, got old and became an official, Mu Anzhi rudely replaced him with one of his own.
The new monarch acts vigorously and resolutely, and his subordinates also have a new attitude. The main thing is that, depending on who is not good enough, the new monarch will directly replace him. The new monarch has a large number of meritorious officials from the Dragon's Gong waiting to take over.
Moreover, this person is famous for his bad temper. What's more important is that he has been in charge of military affairs in Northern Xinjiang and has tried major cases in the Ministry of Justice. He knows everything very clearly and cannot be fooled.
When working under such a new king, it’s no wonder that you have to work hard and work hard.
I wonder if it was because the new king was indeed the chosen one. Not long after he ascended the throne, news came from the southwest that Feng Ning had killed the leader of the Zhennan Kingdom. Although the Zhennan Crown Prince ascended the throne before the battle, such news was still exciting.
There are too many complicated things to do. The first snow of winter has fallen. The leaves of the sycamore tree in Fengyi Palace have long fallen. Mu Anzhi is looking northwest in a thick cloak. Sister Yuhua and her children are coming back soon.