Empress Jiang knew that they were clearly forcing the palace.
However, they have the most high-sounding reasons.
Now Emperor Qing Ping can no longer issue any will, not even a word. The decree he once issued became the best shield for the Xu family to use.
Now, Xu Xiang is in front of her, and the Xu family's soldiers and horses are displayed outside Chang'an City, clearly to push the fourth prince to the throne, but the reason is to maintain the imperial decree of Emperor Qingping.
Emperor Qingping had become their puppet.
They have military power in their hands and shamelessly stand on the moral high ground.
For a time, Empress Jiang was speechless, and even Jiang Xiang's faction could not say anything to refute. They could only allow the officials of the Xu family to push Xue Yunhong, who was picked up from the harem, to the throne together.
Empress Jiang only had enough time to order as Empress to seal Concubine Shu Gui in Mingluan Palace, and no one was allowed to enter and visit.
She knew that she had only this one way to keep Concubine Shu and the child in her womb.
However, Xue Yunhong and the Xu family did not care about it at all. After all, by now, he is no different from sitting on the throne. The harem is not allowed to do politics, and Emperor Qingping has become a waste, who else can be bigger than him
Even if Concubine Shu Gui gave birth to a child, even if it was a prince, he would no longer have the possibility of competing with him. At that time, whether he lives or dies, doesn't it depend entirely on his own feelings
Xue Yunhong did not refute Empress Jiang's decree. Surrounded by ministers, he sat on the dragon chair for the first time.
Today's courtroom is very different from the past.
Yesterday's Xu family was a precarious criminal minister, who could be convicted and exterminated by His Majesty at any time.
But today's Xu family, but the mother family of Prince Xue Yunhong, is the most powerful relative.
This time in the early court, all the ministers were silent after dealing with the important affairs of the court. Regardless, the silence did not last long before it was broken by an official.
He is an official of the Xu family.
He knelt down in the courtroom and bluntly said that there was something unclear about the case of Shandong prefect's embezzlement of money and food for disaster relief.
The official only said that he was in contact with the Minister of Beijing, and that the matter of greed for ink, grain and grass was instructed by the Minister of Beijing. However, who is this minister has never been found out, presumably this prefect wants to lead the misfortune to the east and reduce the guilt, so he randomly pulls a Beijing official into the water.
Therefore, this case needs to be re-examined.
The officials present, who can't hear, is he trying to exonerate Xu Xiang
How could a newly appointed local prefect in the district have the courage to withhold the materials approved by the imperial government? It was clearly ordered by someone to disrupt the imperial envoy in Jiangnan. As for why the Jingguan has not come to the fore so far? It's not that the Qing Ping Emperor has not made a final decision, so he delayed it for a while.
Now, Emperor Qingping is unconscious, and the fourth prince sits on the dragon chair. The first thing they have to do is to explain what the Xu family has done.
However, before the courageous minister could refute, Xue Yunhong smiled happily.
"If that's the case, it doesn't hurt to check it again," he said.
Then, the officials watched helplessly as he arranged for the officials to re-investigate the case.
He is also Xu Xiang's confidant.
After that, the early dynasty became the occasion for the fourth prince and the courtiers of the Xu family to talk to each other and talk to themselves.
They agreed to re-investigate the case in order to exonerate the Xu family, and discussed the matter of making the fourth prince the crown prince. Witnessing the ceremony and the announcement to the world, the fourth prince, Xue Yunhong, is the one who will inherit Datong and the crown prince.
After that, the only one who could remove the crown prince was the sleepy majesty.
The soldiers who were surrounded by Qinmenguan Pass outside the city would wait until Xue Yunhong was firmly in this position before continuing their mission and going south to suppress the bandits.
For a time, except for the Xu family's henchmen, all the ministers in the court were somewhat gloomy.
They know their situation.
Although it is not a change of dynasty, it is no different from a change of dynasty. The "New Emperor" ascended the throne by such despicable means, and the Xu family, who greedily embezzled a lot of gold and silver in the national treasury, had the merit of being a dragon.
Not to mention that these ministers who are in the wrong team will definitely be at risk, even the entire Dayong today is in jeopardy.
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An early morning came to an end under the silence of everyone with different expressions.
After the early court, Xue Yunhong specially kept the official who was responsible for re-investigating the Shandong prefect's corruption of ink and grain, and said something privately.
The two of them were in the imperial study, and no one else could enter, so naturally no one knew the content of the conversation.
Even if they are well-informed, and they are all ears and eyes, they have not received the slightest information.
Duan Chong rarely showed an anxious look, pacing back and forth in the hall uneasily.
He only asked the Xu family to suppress Xue Yan's arrogance, but he didn't expect that the Xu family would make such a deadly act and succeeded.
Xue Yunhong will soon step onto the throne of the prince. At that time, when Emperor Qing Ping died, who could not last long, Xue Yunhong would be the emperor.
Who is behind Xue Yunhong? It was they who helped Xue Yan deal with the Xu family for more than a year, and they were in the same vein as Lingfu, who had been grumbling with them for a long time.
At that time, where will their East Factory still have a foothold? Duan Chong, can he still save his life
Just at this moment, a man came back and returned to his life.
"Is there really no wind at all?" Duan Chong asked.
That fan said: "Master Chang, there are only the Fourth Highness and the Guan'er in the imperial study room, and the people next to them, even if they bring tea and water, will not be able to send them in!"
Duan Chong said angrily, "Trash!"
The boy didn't dare to speak.
Wu Shunhai next to him hurriedly asked him to calm down: "Chang Gong, calm down, this in the palace... is really difficult to handle!"
Duan Chong knew that this was the truth.
But what else could he do
At this moment, Wu Shunhai carefully suggested again: "Why don't you think of a way to find a few subordinates and sneak out of the city?"
Duan Chong looked at him.
Wu Shunhai knew that his reaction was a show, and he quickly proposed: "From here to Jiangnan, it is only a few days' journey. The fourth prince is to be the crown prince, and the ceremony of honor guard needs to be prepared now. Even if the day is suitable, it will have to wait until Let’s not talk about ten days later. If King Guangling can come back before then…”
Speaking of this, he held back his voice meaningfully.
Sure enough, Duan Chong's eyes lit up.
He was in a hurry, how could he forget, and Xue Yan.
That kid is like a jackal, very fierce and arrogant. If he returns to Beijing, can he make the fourth prince get his wish
As long as Xue Yan comes back, he can let go of most of his heart.
As for how Xue Yan entered the city and how to contend with the fourth prince, that was something Xue Yan himself had to consider.
After all, the one who wants to sit on the throne is himself, and he will definitely make plans for himself, even if it is a desperate method, he must try it.
At that time, Dongchang took the opportunity to add fuel to the flames, and from Longzhigong, he sat firmly.
Thinking of this, the gloomy expression on Duan Chong's face receded a bit.
He seemed to have forgotten that this trip was made to Xue Yan by himself, and immediately ordered his subordinates: "Go, send a few people, find a way to go out of the city, contact Duan Shishi at the first time, and find King Guangling. ."
But at this moment, a fan came to report at the door.
"... Factory Master!" The tone was a little surprised. "It's Protector Duan back!"
Duan Chong was shocked.
"Quick, please come in." He hurriedly said.
Before he could turn around, Duan Shishi had already walked in.
Teenagers are just growing up. Now this kid is only thirteen years old, and after going south for half a year, he has jumped a lot and is already as high as Duan Chong.
He was wearing casual clothes, a burlap robe, the sleeves and trouser legs were neatly gathered, and at first glance it was easy to rush.
Duan Chong saw him, almost as if he saw Xue Yan.
"Why did my son come back?" he asked. "Where is His Royal Highness King Guangling now?"
Duan Shishi stood still in front of him, just looking at him quietly, without salute.
In the eyes of the young man, there were not many emotions that ordinary people would have. They were only cold and quiet, like a jackal just staring at its prey and waiting for an opportunity.
Duan Chong frowned indifferently.
He hates this feeling of being unsubmissive, especially in front of him is the dog he raised with his own hands.
"What?" he asked quietly.
"The vassals come back and do something for King Guangling," he said.
"What's so urgent, you should also salute your foster father!" Wu Shunhai, who was next to him, said hurriedly.
However, Duan Shishi looked at him lightly.
The next moment, a young falcon-like figure suddenly appeared.
The sword light flashed, and a sharp blade pierced Duan Chong's chest.
Under his sword qi, Duan Chong fell heavily to the ground, and the red blood soaked the robe on his chest in an instant and flowed to the ground.
"My vassals are here to take your life for King Guangling." Duan Chong said lightly, standing in front of him with a sword in one hand.
His sword pierced into the right chest, not the key point of the middle Duan Chong. He let out a pained cry, followed by screaming desperately: "Someone! Come on!"
However, it was quiet all around.
Duan Chong's vision was a little blurry.
He saw that there were actually quite a few fans standing there quietly, not knowing when they became Xue Yan's vassals.
The rest were all held in place by Jin Yiwei who suddenly appeared, unable to move. Even Wu Shunhai next to him was strangled by a Jin Yiwei, and even if he struggled, he couldn't struggle much.
Duan Chong met Duan Shishi's gaze.
"Your Majesty has an order, how many knives you stabbed my parents back then, and how many knives you have to return to your subjects now, one knife is indispensable." Duan Shishi said.
The next moment, the blade was pulled out and pierced into another part of Duan Chong's body again.
Still not the point.
"A total of 17 knives. At that time, the subject was three years old, and the count was still clear." Duan Shishi said.
There was silence all around, except for the sound of swords repeatedly piercing flesh and blood, and Duan Chong's gradually weakened screams and curses.
The last sword pierced his throat.
Warm blood splashed on Duan Shishi's face.
Duan Shishi's body and hands were already stained with blood.
At this moment, a Jin Yiwei rushed in.
"Commander, there are newspapers in the city, and some officials went to Yongning Gongfu with many officers and soldiers!" Jin Yiwei clasped his fists.
Duan Chong turned around.
He was covered in blood, like a ghost crawling out of hell. The blood stains on his face made him feel a little uncomfortable. He raised the back of his bloody hand and wiped his cheek.
In an instant, a few bloodstains ran across the past, making him look a bit more vicious.
"When will the lord arrive?" he asked.
The Jin Yiwei said, "In a few moments, the prince will arrive at the barracks outside the city. At this time, the Yanyun Iron Cavalry is ready to go. As long as the prince arrives, he will enter the city."
Duan Fourteen is roughly the same time.
"Go," he said. "Go to Yongning Gongfu."