It was covered with misty raindrops, and the wind was blowing, making people feel chilly. When they arrived at a mansion, they did not go to the front door, but went directly to the back door. The back door opened, and five horses galloped in.
The eunuch turned over and dismounted, and then glanced at the mansion. The four identical guards accompanying him also dismounted from their saddles and led the way forward.
"Oh!" The eunuch looked confused, took a deep breath, and moved forward without saying anything.
Eunuch Zhao has a life. This life has been sold, but who will he meet?
Who can intervene in such a situation?
The mansion leads a spring into the canal, which is lush and green, with lush bamboo paths. Not far away is a hexagonal pavilion. The group of people walked along the corridor. When they arrived in front of the pavilion, their boots were soaked through.
Looking around, I saw armored soldiers and several people guarding the surrounding area. In the middle, a young man sat on the stone railing, his eyes filled with despair, as if he blended in with the rainy scene.
As soon as the eunuch saw it, he immediately understood and bowed down.
"Slave Gao Ze, please pay homage to your master!"
"This servant is under the orders of your empress and Eunuch Zhao, and I will listen to the instructions from your Highness the Grand Sun!" Gao Ze's voice was filled with fear, and he knocked his forehead against the stone slab, his voice loud and clear.
"What errand did the emperor give you?" Su Ziji turned around and asked calmly, going straight to the point.
"Your Highness, His Majesty has just issued an urgent order to mobilize the guards of each battalion, King Ma Qin. We have the imperial edict and tokens here."
"In addition to this, there are also people sent to other guards. Please deal with them quickly, Your Highness."
Gao Ze kowtowed again and respectfully presented the token Tiger Talisman wrapped in oil paper. However, one person, Xie Hongdao, took the handover after a slight hesitation, not daring to look at it more, and handed it over.
Su Ziji took it and smiled: "They can't go anywhere."
"Tonight belongs only to me."
After a quick glance, the imperial edict was very simple, it was the order to mobilize troops.
Su Ziji looked at the token. It was very heavy and made of silver. He picked it up with a smile and looked at the words on it - Jianzhang.
On the reverse side is the word "imperial order", which is heavy and shows power.
Su Ziji smiled, it's not like "I'm here in person"!
Also, "As if I were here in person" is the highest level. How can it be used when deploying troops?
As for the tiger talisman, it looks like a tiger and consists of two halves, the left and right halves, each with the same inscription. The right half is kept by the court, and the left half is kept by the general. When mobilizing the army, the envoy sent by the emperor will combine the two halves of the talisman to mobilize the troops.
, there’s nothing specific to look at, it’s just a copper block, or half a piece.
"Jianzhangwei, if you can't use it alone, you still have to wait for the Yulinwei." Su Ziji didn't seem to be in a hurry at all, and asked with a frown.
"You don't regret it? What did your Majesty say?"
I don’t regret being summoned by the queen, it was a bit expected.
"The empress ordained that the grandson's concubine will stay at Changle Palace, so she will be safe and worry-free."
"In addition, our family also brought the palace layout plan."
The eunuch stretched out his arm, bit it open with his teeth, took out the big fish bladder, tore it open, and took out the secret paper inside.
"This is what the Queen ordered me to send."
Su Ziji got the map and spread it out to take a look.
It draws the terrain of the inner city, as well as the garrison of each gate, checkpoints, number of people, defense changes, and routes. It can be said that everything is available.
"Your Majesty is interested."
With this, movement will be more convenient.
The night is deep, and the gauze-like water smoke fills the air and floats slowly.
The rain has slowed down a bit, but it's still pouring down.
"Wait a moment, I'll give you a seat!" Su Ziji said as the water vapor was thick on the verandah. Seeing Gao Ze's fear of thanking him, he sat sideways and looked back at Xie Hong and said, "You can go."
"If you see Prime Minister Zhao, say hello to me."
"Yes, little man... I obey your orders." Xie Hongdao responded, but felt a little nervous.
He originally had no official position and had been a servant for decades. Now he was suddenly ordered to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion, so naturally he felt different.
After all, he was the prime minister of the dynasty.
Not to mention the person he is now, even if he is still the noble family of the past, he cannot be looked down upon.
"Actually, there's no need to be nervous." Su Ziji saw his mood: "I'm not asking you to do anything, I just want to see Prime Minister Zhao to avoid any misunderstandings."
"The situation has evolved to this day... Prime Minister Zhao can't actually do anything." Su Ziji said calmly: "You just need to take care of it and don't make any mistakes and let the monsters collide."
"Yes." If Xie Hongdao has some understanding but doesn't understand the truth, he should respond.
Prime Minister's Mansion
The flowers and trees were swaying, the bamboo forest was fluttering, and the violent wind and rain were beating the leaves everywhere. In fact, the sounds of killings in the palace and even the sounds of fire and smoke were covered by the smoke, rain and thunder, and not much was heard.
But Zhao Xu stood in front of the window with his clothes on, still frowning and saying nothing for a long time.
After long-term training in officialdom, a keen intuition was reminding him - Miyagi, something might have happened!
"well……"
Maybe, something has happened!
"Your Majesty...King Qi...grandson..."
While muttering to himself, Zhao Xu felt as if the fog was gradually dissipating in his heart, and a certain answer was looming and was about to come to light.
But a key piece of the puzzle was missing, making it difficult for him to determine.
"King Qi, grandson..."
Could it really be you?
Intuitively, he could tell that something was wrong tonight... Although there was no evidence, he just felt that it was related to his grandson.
"His Majesty ordered that no one should leave the residence."
Zhao Xu wandered under the window, and a bright flash of light illuminated the inside and outside of the study in pale white, and the bananas in the corner trembled!
"He also said that all camps and prefectures are prohibited from dispatching casually unless they are ordered to do so."
"Your Majesty has made a big move..."
At this moment, the howling downpour had enveloped the capital, and Zhao Xu slowly closed his eyes.
"Is the King of Qi plotting rebellion? Alas, tonight is a good time, but everything is planned by His Majesty."
How unwise is the King of Qi?"
"If we don't fight for it, he is actually... the most likely to be emperor among the kings."
As for Your Majesty, I'm afraid you can't wait any longer, and the worst is likely to happen for your grandson.
Once the grandson is gone, the King of Qi may really be able to ascend the throne.
After letting out a long sigh, Zhao Xu shook his head slightly.
This is just conjecture.
The King of Qi has always been strong, and most likely he would not be willing to wait like this.
Tonight's chaos, although it is accidental, is also the cause of the disaster.
"Fire originates from wood, and if you attack it, it will be defeated."
"King Qi, we are in danger!"
"But, great grandson...where are you at this time?"
"Is it true that you are still stuck in the shallows?"
"But why, I feel...not like that?"
"It must not be what I think."
A father-son feud is something that cannot be tolerated in ancient times and modern times, let alone a grandson killing his ancestor?
The worries in Zhao Xu's heart were like tangled knots, entangled layer by layer, and they kept getting cut and dried.
"Tonight is the last and best chance."
"Whether it's King Qi or the great grandson."
"I should go see Your Majesty."
With the decision made in his heart, Zhao Xu slowly opened his eyes, with helplessness in his eyes.
He has an intuition.
If you don't go now, you may never see Your Majesty again.
Zhao Xu had been the Prime Minister for a long time, so he naturally made a decision. Once he was determined, he quickly walked out of the study. A strong wind blew in his face. Without hesitation, he sternly ordered to his servants: "Prepare raincoats and ox carts for me. Call the palace servants immediately and follow."
I'm leaving!"
"Also, get my token!"
Several servants hurriedly agreed, calling people and preparing carriages. Zhao Xu stopped talking. Seeing the tokens and bullock carts coming, he got up and left.
The governor held a few glass lamps, guarded on all sides, and immediately ran into the heavy rain.