"We must find the person who belongs to Qiujing in Fengxing Pavilion as soon as possible." Meng Qi said with a sullen face.
To deal with Qiu Si, it is not enough to draw wages from the bottom of the pot. Qiu Si's successor may be Cheng Jingchuan, and Cheng Jingchuan is not like a madman, and he has not committed any bad deeds at present. What's the difference between that and the murderers who wantonly kill by force
The most important thing is that Cheng Jingchuan may just be a blind eye, and the successor is someone else.
"clang-"
The long bell tolled incessantly, echoing within the palace walls.
The silence of the night was suddenly broken, lights were lit in all directions, and at the same time there were chaotic voices.
The entire palace, no, the entire Ningtai City was awakened by the sound of the bell.
"He really ordered someone to kill King Ning." Mo Li said with a headache.
The death knell will be sounded only when the Emperor dies.
Although King Ning did not become emperor, everything in Ningtai City was modeled after Taijing.
Many Buddhist temples in the city began to ring the bells one after another after the death bell tolled. This time, even people who fell asleep and died were awakened from their dreams.
The people fell into panic, and the dignitaries who were living in the arms of the singer climbed up in confusion to organize their clothes, some were mourning, some were excited, and some rushed to the son of King Ning who they were optimistic about. King Ning has given birth to too many sons, it doesn't matter whether they are successful or not, their mother's wife will naturally push them up.
Meng Qi stood on the eaves, looked up, and saw several torrents with torches pouring into the palace.
Although it is too far away to see clearly, but the impatient attitude, you can think of their extremely greedy faces.
Before the palace can hang the white flags, it will be stained with blood.
Meng Qi recalled the commanders of the Guards that he saw today. They were not from Qiu Si, and they still had conflicts with each other.
In addition to the behavior of going to the people to arrest the doctor today, there must be "smart people" who think they understand it. In fact, it is King Ning who is really critically ill. As soon as the death knell rang, they couldn't wait to rush to the palace and Prince Ning's mansion, preparing to support their people on the throne.
Not even a coup d'etat, just a chaotic period after the death of the old king.
However, King Ning was killed by Mr. Qiu's people. They didn't even block the news, and let the powerful and aristocratic family "move". They were afraid that some people were not well informed and sounded the death knell at night.
Mo Li didn't know the normal procedure after the emperor's death, Meng Qi was different.
A country without an emperor will be in chaos.
The emperor is a human being, not an emperor. The reason for chaos is that there is no one sitting in that position, and there are too many people with crooked thoughts. Compared with outlaws, most people with wealth and status will think twice before doing it.
After the emperor's death, the valet and the empress dowager will immediately recruit the cabinet Zaisuke, or support their ministers, to discuss the matter behind the emperor. If there is no accident, the crown prince or the eldest son or the first son will be decided immediately to succeed the throne, the Guards will be mobilized, and the camp in the suburbs of the capital will be recovered. When all preparations are made, the news will be announced and the death knell will be sounded.
At that time, the Buddhist temples and Taoist temples inside and outside the city also made preparations early, and took the time to respond. Where would they be like now, and they were not solemn at all.
"Something's wrong..."
As soon as Meng Qi finished speaking, he saw that some of the torches outside were extinguished.
It seems that the complete set of porcelain plates filled with snacks suddenly lacks one of them, which is particularly eye-catching.
Next, as promised, those menacing teams disappeared one by one.
- Of course it didn't really disappear, but the torch went out, no loud noises were made, and it merged into the darkness.
There was no strong smell of blood in the wind, and there was no fighting and shouting.
Meng Qi frowned, because if it was him, he could only do this at most.
Because what is needed now is not a chaos, but a transition from darkness to light to take over Ningtai City.
Qiu Si was not an important minister of King Ning. According to what Bao Guanyong said, Qiu Siming was only a rank six minor official, doing chores at Dianmao in the Ministry of Personnel. King Ning didn't even know this person. Since he is not a powerful minister, he cannot rely on his own prestige to suppress the situation. If he wants to control everything in secret, he will naturally target military power.
The military attachés under King Ning's command who have the power to mobilize troops, even if they are not Qiu Si's, their deputy must be.
With one’s heart and one’s heart, plus the “Last Order of King Ning”, the soldiers have no interest in allegiance, as long as the familiar Shangguan promises that they have food and money to take.
As for the private soldiers raised by the nobles of the aristocratic family, it is difficult to survive this night...
Even if Meng Qi gave birth to three heads and six arms, he would not be able to rush out of the palace to prevent so many incidents happening at the same time in Ningtai City tonight. Besides, he was not worried that Mo Li would stay here alone.
Meng Qi jumped off the roof and helped Mo Li into a quieter room.
The water pavilion was ventilated on both sides, Meng Qi flicked his sleeves, and the rolled up curtain swept away the dust on the tables, chairs and beds.
Meng Qi didn't forget the rattan box when he took the ink carp away. He put the box on the lower table and covered the carved door.
"Should I go to the Imperial Physician's Office to find some herbs for the doctor?" Meng Qi tried to ask.
Mo Li shook his head, he has basically recovered, and now it is only the sequelae of the anther of the bell pepper.
Just lie down for a while.
Mo Li listened to the faint cry in the distance, which was issued by the palace servants.
"It's alright, no one will come in from outside." Meng Qi repeated his speculation about the torches that disappeared outside the palace wall.
Mo Li asked thoughtfully, "Is this also planned by Qiu Si?"
"Nine times out of ten, he will throw aside all those who feel in the way and are useless, and then let the "Ming Lord" succeed him, make an effort to govern, and naturally play the banner of Fu Chu. In this way , he can't commit massacres like Lu Zhang. He needs to have the blood of the Li family of the Chu Dynasty as a puppet, and he can't kill all the sons of King Ning. The marriage of the family is complicated, and anyone who turns three corners can climb relatives with others. King Ning Their descendants all have noble families standing behind them. If they were to raid their families and exterminate their families in order to quickly clean up Ningtai City, the turmoil would affect them three to five years later, and it would be impossible for a powerful king to hold back. will delay major events..."
Meng Qi suppressed the doubts in his heart and did not dare to speak to death.
- The normal practice is like this, but the mind of a madman is elusive.
Who knows what amazing move Qiu Thought made.
After all, in Qiu Si's plan, "Mr. Qiu" is already dead at this moment.
***
The wine is fragrant and refreshing.
Qiu Si replaced the tea cup with a wine glass and sighed softly: "It is indeed the peach blossom brewing that is popular in Taijing."
The pavilion is high up, and you can see the chaos in the nearby palace.
The cries, the silhouettes of people reflected on the wall when they ran in panic, plus the firelight and screams in the distance, seemed to fall into a nightmare.
Some of the servants beside Ning Wang were loyal to King Ning, some received money from various dignitaries, and most of them put their money in their pockets. At that time, I never imagined that the palace would be in chaos.
Fast and unpredictable.
When they were about to pack up, and they didn't have time to find a safe place to hide, the praetorian guard came like a wolf like a tiger.
All the palaces were surrounded, and those who walked without permission were taken down on the spot.
Those pompous young prisoners and eunuchs scolded with black faces, and were immediately slapped all over the face to find their teeth, and those who were used to being intimidating wanted to shout fiercely, but found that the guards who came were all raw faces. Maybe some have seen it, but those commanders in the past could not even see a shadow.
King Ning's concubines huddled in the palace gardens where they lived, listening to the movements outside tremblingly.
They were completely helpless in this accident, and could only beg for a way out with tears, even if they were sent to the nunnery to pray.
Prince Ning's descendants were pale, and their ambitions were gradually swept away by the predicament in front of them.
The news from outside the palace came in incessantly, and everyone could listen to it. Some private soldiers of the Wang family broke into the Zhao family, and the people of the Qian family were beheaded outside the palace gate... Every one was murderous and bloody. , the bad news that makes people want to faint.
It seems that the next moment, the soldiers and horses will enter the palace and slash and kill arbitrarily.
The old story of Emperor Qi Lu Zhang slaughtering Taijing would be brought up from time to time in the palace of the King of Chu.
"Hehe, the name of the butcher is really useful." Qiu Si sat in the pavilion, watching the chaos near and far, and stroked his beard very satisfied.
Cheng Jingchuan stood beside him, quietly listening to Mr. Qiu's teachings.
All the fake news that came into the palace was a deliberately created effect.
"The sages respected the law of ignorance of the people, and the emperors of later generations were afraid that slaves and servants would know too much, and even the servants and maids were not allowed to read. I don't need to say that. I don't know how to be afraid. Just like animals, they need to shine their knives in front of them to see flesh and blood. They will be obedient and obedient if they are as strict as pigs and dogs, but people who are literate and knowledgeable but not smart enough, you don’t even need to bring a knife, you can make them timid and fearful, how easy it is.”
"Sir's words are not appropriate." Cheng Jingchuan said in a low voice, "If there is a genius among the slaves, like gold and jade mixed with sand and gravel, and this is revealed, won't it become a variable in the future?"
Cheng Jingchuan's words are quite outrageous to others. A slave is a slave. His life is low and he lacks morality. Even if he turns over, he is a traitor. Where did the genius come from
Qiu Si disapproved, smiled and said, "Isn't it better to be a genius? If the descendants of the aristocratic clan are disciples of great Confucianism, they can still make their mark without my support, and these people's minds are deeply rooted in safeguarding the family and the interests of scholars and officials. For my use?"
Cheng Jingchuan stopped talking.
Although his background was good, the Jingyuan Hou family had been in decline for many years, and he almost starved to death when he was young.
Not to mention the people from Fengxing Pavilion, as long as they have a serious background, who wouldn't want to take the imperial examinations and martial arts examinations and become a serious official
There are talents all over the world, but they are left in the countryside.
Qiu Si spent decades building up this huge force, precisely because he has no insight, and is good at controlling people's hearts with grace. Qiu Si can't be "just" a lunatic to make someone like Cheng Jingchuan obey orders.
The grace of knowing, the grace of helping, the grace of saving lives... Although it is old-fashioned, it works.
Ayan Puka, a native of Xiliang, believes that the third item is the most important, but Qiu Si is different. He always believes that the first item is the key.
Saving people is just a matter of raising one's hand, but it is different because of appreciation to pull people out of the mud and treat them like guests.
So if Qiu Si was killed, it would be a terrible thing.
"After dawn, Ning Tai can't be buried with me in blood, even if they deserve to die." Qiu Si looked at the chaos in the distance and sighed leisurely.
- He wasn't going to cheat to death.
Not only Meng Qi guessed wrong, but even Cheng Jingchuan was surprised.
Qiu Si seemed to be able to see through Cheng Jingchuan's thoughts, and Shi Shiran said, "Although cheating death can solve many things, Jing'er is not stupid. Take care of this girl."
Cheng Jingchuan lowered his head and said nothing.
"It's all said that Lu Zhang's first life, but he died a fool, but I think that he is much better than King Ning. The son doesn't need much, as long as he has a chance." Qiu Si poured himself another glass of wine and said with narrowed eyes.
Cheng Jingchuan didn't dare to answer this, Mr. Qiu had no son, only one daughter.
Even in name, the daughter died young.
At this time, a guard hurried over to report, Cheng Jingchuan was taken aback.
"What's the matter?" Qiu Si seemed to have eyes behind his head.
Cheng Jingchuan said in a low voice with a complicated expression: "The guard who was knocked unconscious by Meng Guoshi has been found. It is ours. Doctor Mo was already in the pavilion when the accident happened."
"Um?"
Qiu Si immediately realized what was unusual here.
If Meng Qi had already infiltrated the palace, no matter if he was dressed as a guard or an eunuch, he could show up immediately, why bother to knock out a guard to strip his clothes
Could it be that the clothes Meng Qi wore before this could not be seen
or-
without clothes
"Interesting, really interesting." Qiu Si rubbed his palms and laughed.
Cheng Jingchuan couldn't help thinking of the unknown creature watching him in the grass, and he hesitated.
Mr. Qiu didn't believe in ghosts and spirits, and Cheng Jingchuan was not easy to say, he suspected that there were monsters in the world.
The author has something to say: Cheng Jingchuan: I suspect Meng Qi is a monster, just like in the storybook (Journey to the West), the national teachers are all monsters
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