Seeing that they didn't understand, Zhong Yehan pointed at Ximen Dehao: "Tell me, tell them everything we heard in the teahouse."
Ximen Dehao is Zhong Langfu's man, so naturally he can't say bad things about him: "Your Majesty, how long has it been since the third prince arrived in Cangzhou? The security of a place is related to many factors. Improving it will not happen overnight. This is like To treat a disease, you have to take your time. It is said that the disease comes like a mountain and goes away like a thread. There is no need to rush."
Of course Zhong Yehan didn't know that Ximen Dehao was Zhong Langfu's man, and thought he was talking politely: "Don't excuse him. If Langfu has made great achievements, the people of Cangzhou will naturally see it, but now, for your sake, You don’t let the people talk about you, but you let the government officials go around arresting people who talk about you. If I hadn’t said a few words about you, I wouldn’t have seen you so soon!”
When Duan Wenliang heard this, he was so frightened that he knelt down and kowtowed again: "Your Majesty, I also want to maintain the majesty of the royal family! Although the methods are a bit extreme, I can learn from my loyalty!"
Zhong Yehan scolded: "And you, do you know what the people in Cangzhou are talking about you? You fool the people, and you are confused in deciding cases. You are a completely confused official." Zhong Yehan was about to issue an order to punish Duan Wenliang, when suddenly There were some noises outside, and several big men rushed in without any explanation.
Zhong Yehan took a look and saw that it was the two guards he had brought. I saw them intervene: "Subordinates, please see the Emperor!"
Zhong Yehan said angrily: "What are you doing here in such a hurry?"
One of the guards clasped his fist and said, "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the capital. Because the matter is urgent, I was reckless." He said and handed over a confidential letter. Zhong Yehan took it and opened it, his face changed greatly: "Langfu, Dehao, follow me to Beijing immediately."
Seeing that Zhong Yehan's expression was wrong, Ximen Dehao quickly asked: "Your Majesty, what happened?"
Zhong Yehan had an angry look on his face: "It's the prince. He took advantage of my departure from the capital to frequently mobilize troops. He also changed the defense of the capital. The commander stationed in the Western Camp was also changed. What exactly is this prince?" What do you want to do?"
Ximen Dehao was also full of surprise: "Your Majesty, the prince's intention is very obvious. Your Majesty, you can't be soft anymore!"
Zhong Yehan was also filled with regret. He did not expect that the prince would take risks, and he did not say that he would destroy him. How could he take the lead
In fact, the prince has long been rebellious. Ever since his corruption case was reported, although his father did not blame him, he could see from his eyes that his position as prince was in danger. This time, the father sent his third brother Qian Langfu to Cangzhou to solve an unsolved case. This was clearly a training for the third brother. If the third brother really lived up to expectations, it would only be a matter of time before he would be deposed.
Quan Langyao invited his best friend Quan Langxi to discuss it, and Quan Langxi strongly supported it. Since Concubine Zheng Shu's belly was enlarged by him and Herod was self-defeating, his father sent Concubine Zheng Shu to a summer resort in the north. I heard from people there that as soon as Zheng Shufei arrived there, the child in her belly was aborted, and then Zheng Shufei was assigned to do hard work in the laundry room. After hearing this, Qian Langxi was even more heartbroken. She wanted to see Concubine Zheng Shu in person several times, but was stopped by the prince. Without the permission of his father, no prince is allowed to leave the capital privately. If he is found to visit Concubine Zheng Shu again, Qian Langxi will probably go to jail. Qian Langxi also felt that going to the summer resort was too risky. His father had already tolerated his ridiculous behavior, and he could no longer challenge his father's bottom line. However, when he thought of the delicate beauty doing rough work, Qian Langxi felt heartbroken, and he even cried out several times. Quan Langyao had no choice but to comfort him constantly.
This time the emperor went to Cangzhou, and the opportunity finally came. The two of them conspired with their close ministers, and the plan to usurp the throne was hatched. First, the prince changed the capital's defense as a supervisor of the country, and then replaced all the key positions with his own confidants. What's even more vicious is that the prince also sent assassins to ambush the emperor on his way back to Beijing, and then they pretended to be robbers and killed the emperor.
How could Zhong Yehan be so easy to deal with? After getting the news, he immediately took Quan Langfu and took a detour to Nanying stationed near Cangzhou. Since Nanying was far away from the capital, Quan Langyao had not had time to change his general. Zhong Yehan took these soldiers in a large circle and entered the capital. When he entered the palace, Quan Langyao discovered it. However, he discovered it too late. If he entered the palace to assassinate the king at this time, the risk was too great. Even if he succeeded by chance, those ministers loyal to his father would definitely rise up in rebellion. In addition, Kuang Langyu now has a heavy army. , I really don’t dare to take such a risk.
When Zhong Yehan returned to the palace, he did not attack the prince immediately. He knew that the prince was like a tiger now, and he would jump over the wall if he was pushed too hard. Zhong Yehan asked about some court affairs as usual, and asked why generals were frequently changed.
Quan Langyao had already made up the lie: "Father, this is just a routine transfer. Doesn't my father also change generals every three years?"
Of course Zhong Yehan didn't want to go into details. It's only been less than a year since you changed generals. The trick in this is self-evident. However, Zhong Yehan did not tell the truth and just asked the replaced general.
Quan Langyao named them one by one, and Zhong Yehan thought for a while: "I am not very familiar with these people you mentioned. You bring these generals here tomorrow, and I want to investigate them."
"My son, I obey the order!" Quan Langyao said and retreated.
Qian Langxi was waiting outside: "Brother Prince, how are you? Are you okay?"
Quan Langyao waved his hand: "It's okay, it's okay. The old man wants to see generals like Lante. I'm afraid-"
"What are you afraid of? At worst, if these generals are replaced again, if my father is not satisfied, there is nothing you can do."
Quan Langyao was still worried: "I'm not afraid of this, I'm afraid that if someone can't handle it and reveals our plan, everything will suffer."
Kuang Langxi chuckled: "The prince is worrying too much. They said he can't escape the involvement, so don't worry!"
Quan Langyao felt a little relieved. As expected by Quan Langxi, none of these generals revealed anything about the prince's rebellion. However, to his surprise, Zhong Yehan transferred the transferred positions back. What they did in the past are still doing now. Although these generals were angry, they had no choice. He was the emperor, and they had to obey the order if they wanted to survive.
When these generals returned to their respective positions, Zhong Yehan immediately announced in the morning that the prince would be temporarily deposed and imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. Quan Langyao cried out that he was wronged. Zhong Yehan told all the bad things the prince had done one by one, especially the last conspiracy. Zhong Yehan burst into tears when he said: "Are you still my son? How much I loved you before, you How could you be so cruel as to take my life!"
Quan Langyao denied in every possible way: "Father, I have no son. Have you listened to some thief's slander? He has bad intentions. He wants to alienate the relationship between father and son. Father, you can't be fooled!"
Zhong Yehan waved his hand: "Even if you are not treasonous, corrupt, or selling your official position, there will always be such things! You should go to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment and think about it carefully, and take him away!"
The guards came over: "Prince, please!"
Quan Langyao still refused to leave: "Father, I know that I am wrong, please go around me!"
When Zhong Yehan saw Kuang Langyao saying soft words, he couldn't bear it. To be honest, he loved his son very much, but he had gone too far. I have forgiven him again and again, but this time I will not be merciful: " Go! I will visit you in a few days. If I have anything to say, I will tell you then."
After seeing the prince off, Zhong Yehan felt sad for a while: "Okay, that's it for the prince. Do you have anything else to do?"
Cavalry General Sun Dinghai went out to report: "Luocheng came to report that Yuli State once again attacked Luocheng. The fourth prince fought bravely to kill the enemy and finally regained Luocheng. This is a good report from Luocheng." After saying this, Sun Dinghai handed it over. A memorial.
Zhong Yehan took it over and looked at it carefully, and the gloom in his heart was swept away: "Lao Si did a good job. He knows how to retreat and lead the snake out of the hole. Good! Good! Good!"
All the ministers congratulated one after another: "Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor."
Zhong Yehan suddenly had a thought. Although Qian Langyu was not a direct descendant, he had performed well recently. Could he be established as the prince? Zhong Yehan originally wanted to train Kan Langfu, but the third prince, Kan Langfu, was really brave and foolhardy, and his trip to Cangzhou further exposed his weaknesses.
"Well, I want the fourth prince to come to the capital. What do you think?" Zhong Yehan began to pay attention to Zhong Langyu at this time. The first thing he had to do was to recruit Zhong Langyu back to the capital and then train him. If he is a talented person, I really want him. He was made a prince.
All the ministers agreed: "I will obey the holy will."
Zhong Yehan nodded: "Since you have no objection, let's draw up the decree! However, the candidate to go to Luo City still needs to be discussed. After all, Luo City cannot lack a coach."
So the ministers began to discuss again, and finally the monarchs and ministers reached a consensus that the third prince should go to Luo City. Zhong Yehan thought this way. The third prince was brave but useless, especially in governing the country. He was asked to go to the border to practice and become a general guarding the border.
After receiving the order, Quan Langyu brought his silly concubine Xi Ruoxuan to Beijing. Xiruoxuan was extremely reluctant to leave, just like he was reluctant to leave the capital in the first place. Mr. Murong, Su Shaokai, where are you? Are we still destined to meet? Xiruoxuan sat on the bumpy carriage, his thoughts flying far and far away.
Quan Langyu's mood was completely opposite to that of Xiruoxuan. It could be said that everything was going well for him when he came to Beijing this time. He had already received the news that the prince had been deposed and his third brother, Quan Langfu, was to replace him. Only the second brother and himself are left in the capital. He is getting closer and closer to the position of prince. Thinking of this, Qian Langyu's heart cannot calm down for a long time: "Xuanxuan, if Yuyu becomes the prince, are you willing to be the prince?" Yu’s Crown Princess?”
Xiruoxuan didn't even think about it: "Of course Xuanxuan is willing. Xuanxuan is Yuyu's princess. Yuyu will be the prince... Hey! Will you really become the prince?"
Kuang Langyu chuckled: "I'm just asking casually. I heard that the prince brother has been deposed. I am also the son of my father. It is reasonable for me to want to be the prince. But you, when can you be my real concubine? ?”