If you talk about this, it goes a little far.
As Zhao'er said, the world is difficult.
There are sailors in the two seas in the southeast, and there are red gangs outside. The joint efforts of these two families made it difficult for all kinds of pirates to survive, either being exterminated, or hiding their heads and covering their faces, daring not to appear in front of people.
Mo Jia came from the Red Gang, and naturally he couldn't go back.
For himself, but also for his loyal gang, he brought people ashore. It's a pity that the world is difficult. This group of people are used to being pirates, and they can't do anything. They have neither identity, no way to guide, nor any skills, and their life is not good.
Although there is a batch of gold and silver hidden in the early years, it is not a problem to always sit and eat like this. And Mo Jia was still thinking about the shameful humiliation of being blocked by Xue Tingxiang, so that he didn't take away Zhao'er, and he was thinking about it.
Having spent more than two years on the shore, he also knew a lot about the outside world. Xue Tingxiang's name is unknown to anyone in the coastal area, and the name of the Sea Dragon King is like thunder.
Under such circumstances, he couldn't help thinking of his own life experience.
In fact, Mo Jia didn't know that his father would be the emperor at first. At that time, his mother was just a prostitute in a place in the city of Guangzhou. Because of her immortal appearance and a pair of blue eyes that are easy for ordinary people, it attracted countless dignitaries and nobles.
She was once entrusted to a nobleman for a period of time, this person was Emperor Jiacheng when she was young. However, he was not the emperor at that time, but the prince. Because he was concerned about the maritime ban, he deliberately hid his identity and came to Guangzhou to find out.
A prostitute is just a show, and it is impossible for Emperor Jiacheng to have any real affection for him. However, when the ears and temples were grinding together, he gave the prostitute a jade pendant.
Not long after she left, Morgan's mother found out that she was pregnant. It's a pity that Xiao Lang is hard to find. She hesitated again and again, but she was still not willing to kill the child in her belly.
But at this time, she was already thinking of quitting. At this time, a man who had admired her for a long time begged to come to the door, saying that he would pay a lot of money to redeem her life. She stated that she was pregnant, but the other party didn't seem to care. Mo Jia's mother was moved, and agreed to go with the other party.
This person really brought a lot of money to redeem Morgha's mother. It was not until after she left with the other party that Morgha's mother knew that the other party was a pirate.
It's a pity that the world is so big that she has nowhere to live as a weak woman, and seeing that she is sincere to her, she is committed to the other party.
This person is Mo Jia's nominal adoptive father, Mo Wen, a pirate leader who wandered along the southeast coast.
However, this kind of stable life did not last long. When Mo Jia was eight years old, Mo Wen died in a pirate battle. Mo Jia's mother became depressed and died soon after.
Before he died, he gave the jade pendant to Moga and told him that his father was someone else.
This matter, Mo Jia has not been concerned about.
Since that person abandoned her mother back then, he didn't bother to look for her. But after so many years, as he grew up, he also knew that the other party was not an ordinary person.
Because that jade pendant was engraved with a dragon.
Since ancient times, dragon patterns are not available for non-royal families, and the styles of dragon patterns are also very particular. Although this Panlong is not a real dragon, it is possible to use this kind of jade pendant. Even if it is not a royal family, it is still a royal relative.
Mo Jia was born in a pirate's den since he was a child, and suffered a childhood accident. He can grow up to this point, and he is just a kind of thing that he can use when he wants, and throw away when he doesn't want to use it.
Pirates can use anything in order to survive, so he didn't feel ashamed because he wanted to find his father, but just wanted to take advantage of the situation.
Besides, it is unknown whether it will be found or not.
When he came to the capital, all the royal family members were in the capital.
After some twists and turns, the target was placed on Emperor Jiacheng, because this jade pendant was suspected to have been used by Emperor Jiacheng before he became a treasure.
He used the only batch of gold and silver left in his hand to buy a place for the guard of the Imperial Army. It took more than a year to finally go to the imperial court to serve.
Once in front of Emperor Jiacheng, he accidentally dropped this jade pendant, so that the father and son would recognize each other later.
This matter is extremely secret, even Zheng Ancheng does not know about it, and Emperor Jiacheng did not recognize Moga immediately, but let him be in front of the guard. After all, the blood of the royal family should not be confused, so he naturally wanted to send someone to verify it.
It's a pity that the second prince forced the palace to happen before it was found out. This is also the main reason why Mogga was able to steal Emperor Jiacheng. First, he was highly skilled in martial arts, and second, he guarded himself against theft.
However, in front of Zhao'er, Mo Jia naturally won't tell all these things in detail, but only a few words.
But she couldn't help but think about it. She had already thought of a scene in which Emperor Jiacheng was young and romantic, and only provoked a romantic debt.
Naturally, she would not speak out about this, but expressed her admiration for the complexity of Mojia's life experience.
But that's about it.
As for what Mogado thought to look at him differently, and even immediately bowed down under his robe, these were all just imaginings by Mogado. Anyway, he didn't see these emotions on Zhao'er's face.
This made him both embarrassed and powerless, but unfortunately, Zhao'er was destined to be unable to understand his strange thoughts.
Seeing that Mo Jia even told herself such a thing, Zhao'er also felt a little trust, and couldn't help but ask: "You guys are hiding here? You don't plan to do anything? Your Majesty should have a few confidants. Yes, do you want to get in touch?"
Mo Jia gathered his emotions and showed a bit of embarrassment on his face.
He naturally discussed this matter with Emperor Jiacheng, but Jin Yiwei disappeared overnight, Zheng Ancheng betrayed him, and even Emperor Jiacheng was not sure whether other people had dissent.
To put it bluntly, Emperor Jiacheng doesn't believe anyone now, and this incident has hit him too hard.
But of course we can't sit still, we just need to plan.
Zhao'er nodded understandingly and said, "Then you should hurry up. I heard people say that now those people are no longer searching around, I guess they may have big moves next."
Hearing this, Mo Jia nodded and went inside.
This big move came the next night, but it had nothing to do with Xue Mansion.
It was just dark outside, the palace gate suddenly opened wide, and a group of people galloped out.
After the team left Donghuamen, they were divided into several teams and went to each prince's palace.
Because the prince has not yet been decided, several adult princes have no titles, even if they build a mansion, it is only the prince's mansion.
They suddenly received an edict from the palace, and their minds were floating, and they dared not refuse in person, but they delayed it by dressing and changing their clothes, and sent people to other prince's palaces to inquire about the news.
The fifth prince is nineteen this year, and the mansion has just been established for only a year. His mother's identity is low, and among several adult princes, he has always been the most inconspicuous.
However, his martial arts are strong, brave and good at fighting. He was once praised by Emperor Jiacheng and said that he would definitely be a tiger general in Dachang in the future.
This is equivalent to the fifth prince's road to the top, but the fifth prince never thought about it. The royal family has always been that the mother is the son, and the son is the mother. His mother's status is low. At the time, he was only a concubine, and no one could turn him.
At this time, in the Fifth Prince's Mansion, the Fifth Prince's brows were furrowed, and he ordered: "Go to the third brother's house to see if the Third Prince's Mansion has also received an edict to enter the palace."
His confidant went down immediately, leaving only him and two other staff in the room.
"What do the two gentlemen think? Why do I always feel that this matter reveals something strange?"
In fact, from the very beginning, the fifth prince felt strange. Even if the father was afraid that his son would have a different heart, it should not behave like this. However, he felt that with Emperor Jiacheng's personality and character, it was not difficult to understand that he would do such a thing.
All in all, it's very complicated.
But guessing is guessing, it is not that he did not enter the palace to seek a test, but was blocked by Zheng Ancheng. Seeing Zheng Ancheng, the fifth prince finally stopped thinking about it.
But in the past few days, the inner city has been raging, and several princes' mansions have been watching the movement all the time, and the fifth prince can't help but think about bad things again.
"His Royal Highness can send someone to test one or two of the inner envoys, and ask if he should only summon His Highness, or if he can bring people into the palace."
"This..." The fifth prince thought for a while, and then ordered.
Not long after, the results of both sides came, and the Third Prince's Mansion also received an edict. At this time, the Third Prince was planning to enter the palace. On the mansion's side, the result of the Fifth Prince's order was that His Majesty only invited the Prince to enter the palace alone.
Seeing this, the Fifth Prince no longer hesitated.
In this case, even if there is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire in the palace, he has to go for a walk.
Not much to say, the fifth prince prepared and left with the people from the palace. When he arrived at Donghuamen, he happened to meet Qi Hui, the third prince.
The fifth prince and the third prince have always had a good relationship, and they always feel more at ease when they have a companion.
The two deliberately stayed in front of the palace gate for a while, and the second prince and the fourth prince also came.
Among these adult princes, the second prince is the oldest, and he is already twenty-four this year, and the youngest is the fifth prince. As for the other princes, they are still living in the palace because they are not yet adults.
"Second brother, you are the longest, please go first."
After a meaningless push, the second prince was the leader, the other three princes were behind, and the fish went into the palace.
From a distance, I saw the bright lights of the Qianqing Palace, and as soon as I walked to the door of Qianqing, I heard a faint sound of howling.
The four of them were so nervous that they didn't care about anything else, and hurried to the inside.
I went all the way to the back bedroom, but I couldn't get in any further, and was stopped by the eunuch.
The second prince was furious, and the fourth prince was also scolded.
At this time, several ministers came out, all with expressions of pain, and Zheng Ancheng.
Zheng Ancheng wiped his old tears and said, "The old slave has already sent someone to invite several other His Royal Highnesses, as well as Concubine Noble Concubine and Concubine Shu, etc. Your Highnesses wish to mourn and restrain themselves."
The second prince looked in disbelief, rushed up and grabbed Zheng Ancheng's collar: "What happened to my father?"
The faces of the third prince and the others were also pale and shocked, and they looked shaky but unbelievable.
"His Majesty's tomb collapsed..."
"Get up for me! I'm going to see the emperor!" The second prince shouted angrily and opened Zheng Ancheng, but his feet stumbled weakly and almost didn't fall.
Several eunuchs rushed forward to stop him and persuaded him to mourn.
This mourning is simple to say, but in fact, these eunuchs are all crying and grief-stricken, like a dead father. Zheng Ancheng is a lot of age, and he is crying like a tearful man.
The Qianqing Palace was covered with gloomy clouds, and the mourning sounded one after another.
The death of the emperor is equivalent to the collapse of the day.
After a while, people came one after another.
First, Concubine Zhong Gui, Concubine Zhao Shu, Concubine Ma, these three high-ranking concubines, all had adult princes. The second prince was born by Concubine Zhong Gui, Concubine Ma gave birth to the third prince, and Concubine Zhao Shu was pregnant with the fourth prince.
Immediately afterwards, a princess was born to Emperor Jiacheng, and several concubines who were raising the prince who were younger also came. As for those who did not have an imperial heir, even if they came in this situation, they could only stab them outside.
Standing in the hall, I could only hear a thin cry from the outside, which was mournful and euphemistic, adding more sorrow.
"How is it possible, the concubine saw your majesty yesterday, and your majesty is still very good..."
In the hall, Concubine Zhong Gui covered her face and wept bitterly.
The other few were no better than her, all of them were wet with tears, and some fainted on the spot. The eunuch can only be carried down quickly, and there is no need for etiquette or inferiority in this kung fu.
There was a lot of crying in the hall, high and low, making people feel even more sad.
The sixth prince, Qi Tao, was only fourteen, and he followed his mother, An Concubine, with a mourning expression on his face.
The seventh prince and the eighth prince were only ten years old, and they all cried beside their mother. The ninth prince was the youngest, and he let his grandmother hold him in his arms.
"Your Majesty, why did you go there? How can you let the ministers and concubines live in the future?"
If the one who cried the most heartbroken was the ninth prince's mother, such as a concubine.
This woman is only two decades old, and she is the most favored by Emperor Jiacheng in recent years. It has not been two years since he was favored, and he finally gave birth to a prince. In the future, it is expected that he will also live a prosperous and rich life. Maybe if Emperor Jiacheng likes it, he may even seal her son as the prince.
After all, the older the emperor is, the more he dislikes the eldest son. The age of the ninth prince is just right. Who would have thought that Emperor Jiacheng passed away suddenly, who would know what the situation of the orphans and widows will be in the future.
It is two different things to have a father to be the emperor and a half-brother to be the emperor.
If the concubine cried to death or to live, several palace maids could not hold her.
Concubine Zhong Gui's eyes were red, and she said angrily, "If you are like concubine, in this situation, if you make a fuss, then this palace will kick you out."
Seeing that Concubine Zhong was angry, Rubi, who was crying and fell to the ground, lost her voice immediately, but she was still sobbing, and she didn't hold back.
Concubine Zhong Gui, as the highest-ranking concubine here, has been in charge of the six palaces since she went to fight the queen.
Although Concubine Zhao Shu and Concubine Ma helped her, she was the leader in the end.
She restrained her grief and said to several ministers headed by Yang Chonghua: "Your Majesty's funeral, the most urgent task at this time is the ownership of the new monarch, so as not to cause turmoil in the court and unrest in the society. Did you leave a legacy?"
Yang Chonghua's eyes showed sorrow, and he said solemnly: "Of course he left a will. This will is personally stated by His Majesty in front of the old minister, Master Feng, Master Fei, and Master Shen, and Eunuch Zheng is also there. It was written by the old minister. The books, several adults have read them one by one, and then drafted the edict."
Feng Chengbao and others nodded one by one, and Zheng Ancheng also said yes.
According to this, it is foolproof, but for some unknown reason, the fifth prince always felt uneasy in his heart, and he subconsciously looked at the third prince's profile.
The three princes are handsome in appearance and weak in temperament.
Unlike the second prince, who is said to be very similar to Emperor Jiacheng, he is the least like Emperor Jiacheng among several adult princes.
Instead, Mother Xiao is like Concubine Ma.
However, the third prince is known for his erudition and talents. Unlike the second prince, who takes the line of honor and honor, he is gentle and courteous, never put on airs, and is highly praised by a group of civil servants.
In terms of several princes, besides the second prince, who is most likely to ascend the throne, that is him.
Of course, there are also four princes.
Concubine Zhao Shu, the mother concubine of the fourth prince, was born in a family of princes, so she was only a little worse than Concubine Zhong Gui, who was born in Dingguo's palace.
But in the end, it was Dong Shixiao's frown. All the founding officials were drawn by the second prince, and they could only pick up some leftovers.
Who is the future heir to the throne
If it was the third brother, his life might be much easier. The second brother has always looked at him coldly because of his friendship with the third brother. If it was the second brother, his life would probably be difficult.
The fifth prince couldn't help but cast his gaze on the second prince's face again. The second prince seemed to be full of grief, and there was even anxiety between his eyebrows, but there seemed to be a hint of pride.
proud
The fifth prince thought he had read it wrong, but when he went to see it again, there was no more, so he went to see Concubine Zhong Gui again.
The corners of the other party's mouth pursed tightly, as if there was a lot of grief, but his eyes were extremely bright.
His heart gradually sank, and he looked around the entire hall.
Can't see anything. At this time, Yang Chonghua and other ministers had already entered to get the edict. His gaze stayed on the backs of these ministers and subconsciously asked: "Where is Tan Shoufu? Father Huanglong Yugui returned to the sky, as the first assistant minister, why didn't he come?!"
The hall seemed to be quiet all of a sudden.
Immediately after him, the fourth prince also raised this question, and at the same time asked Ma Qi, Minister of Industry.
Ma Qi is also one of the cabinet ministers, but he did not arrive today.
At this moment, the fifth prince saw that the third prince suddenly turned his head to look at him, with a stern look in his eyes.
This kind of gaze was something the Fifth Prince had never seen before on the Third Prince, and he was stunned subconsciously. At this time, Yang Chonghua and others had already stepped out from the inner hall.
"Tan Shoufu is so sick that he can't get out of bed at all. As for Mr. Ma, the old ministers and others were also summoned to the palace by edict from the palace. I don't know why they didn't come. I have to ask Eunuch Zheng."
Zheng Ancheng looked regretful and said, "Master Ma broke his leg at home a few days ago. His Majesty also knows about this, so he did not call him into the palace."
The doubt seems to have been perfectly explained. In this case, to talk about other things is to question the senior officials headed by Yang Chonghua, and even question Zheng Ancheng, a servant who has been with Emperor Jiacheng for many years.
The fourth prince wanted to say something, but was restrained by Concubine Zhao Shu's gaze.
At this time, the above has made other changes.
Yang Chonghua and others opened the jade box and took out the edict from it.
After a few people read them one by one, they handed over the edict to Yang Chonghua, who stood at the top, unfolded the edict, and read: "Since ancient times, when emperors ruled the world, they must respect the ancestors of the heavens and the ancestors. The heart does not allow for a single breath, so it is exhausted at night, and I work diligently every day...
"Qi Hui, the third son of the emperor, has a benevolent disposition, fanned the pillow and warm quilts, and moved the heavens with filial piety. Among the sons, the first empress was the most beloved, and his kindness was beyond the norm. He has repeatedly proposed to put it in his name, but unfortunately, it was a time when there were many imperial court. This incident, the first empress was caught off guard by the crane, so I can only feel regret. Now I am rumored to be located in Qi Hui, the third son of the emperor…”
When he read this, the second prince who bowed his head and bowed to the lower side immediately wanted to burst into flames, but was pressed down by the eunuch on the side, so he could only listen to Yang Chonghua continue to read.
"The great scholars Yang Chonghua, Feng Chengbao, Fei Qian, and Shen Xue, who are pure in strength, loyal and loyal, have peace of mind and inspect officials, are famous ministers who have never been seen in the world. Today, four ministers who take care of life are specially appointed to assist the new emperor. These four people, I can keep him unswervingly. In the future, the four ministers will share the imperial temple with them, so as to show the courtesy. They should follow the ritual system and follow the code. They will be held for 27 days, and they will be released.
After the last edict was read, the hall was silent.
Concubine Ma and the third prince showed disbelief and bewildered expressions, but immediately regained their composure. The third prince couldn't hide his excitement and stood up, walked out of the crowd, and bowed down at the front.
"My son, I respectfully abide by the emperor's decree."
Feng Chengbao and others avoided them one after another, waiting for the third prince to accept the order with a sob. Only then did Yang Chonghua put the edict on the bill, and knelt down behind the third prince along with Feng Chengbao and others.
The crows knelt down in the hall, and only the second prince who suddenly burst out seemed particularly abrupt.
"Yang Chonghua, you old man, this prince should inherit the throne, why did you change him!"
Yang Chonghua got up from the ground and looked at the second prince in surprise and said, "The second prince should be cautious in his words and deeds. The edict is what your majesty said in person, and the ministers heard it with their own ears and tested it together. Choosing the third prince to ascend the throne is not the case. An old minister can interfere as a minister."
The second prince's eyes were splitting, staring at Yang Chonghua's dignified old face, the anger in his heart was about to explode, and he understood many things in an instant.
He said why these old men suddenly came to join forces, and even planned for him in every detail. He only thought that when these people were dissatisfied with the father's new policy, he would become disobedient and want to support a new monarch. Who would have thought It was actually the darkness of the Ming Xiu plank road.
He ordered people to arrange everything, and because he was relieved of these people, he stayed in the mansion and waited for the call from the palace. It was time to be surprised, and the edict was issued, which was a matter of course.
Unexpectedly, these people just took advantage of him, and when things came to an end, the 'wedding edict' changed his name, and he became an idiot who made wedding clothes for others.
By the way, and Zheng Ancheng.
The second prince just looked at Zheng Ancheng, and Zheng Ancheng made an embarrassed look on his old face, and said: "Second prince, the old slave was indeed present at the time, but His Majesty said that the future new prince is indeed the third prince. Look at what the old slave is doing, old slave…”
The second prince burst into laughter, looking like he was going crazy: "Okay, okay, you guys are so nice, you're actually using this prince..."
He was about to say something, but Concubine Zhong Gui covered his mouth.
"My child made a slip of the tongue, and I hope you all don't take offense, he can't stand the blow of His Majesty Long Yuguitian, that's why he is like this!"
As she said that, she dragged the second prince to kneel, and scolded: "You idiot, even if you can't accept your father's immortality, you shouldn't be disrespectful, don't kneel down quickly, you have to let Your father emperor is also disappointed with you under Jiuquan?"
"Mother concubine!" The second prince roared unwillingly.
Concubine Zhong Gui pursed the corners of her mouth tightly, her eyes full of anger and forbearance.
The second prince immediately gave a shock as if he had been drenched in cold water.
That's right, if this matter goes on, he won't be able to escape public criticism in the first place.
He couldn't explain it clearly, and he couldn't explain it, otherwise Emperor Jiacheng's sudden illness, the inner city under martial law, etc., would all become his ready-made crimes.
Since these civil servants dared to do this, there must be a back-up waiting for him. If he tells the truth, they can pour dirty water on his head, but they are forced to feel helpless, wronged and humiliated, just waiting With loyal ministers facing rebellion.
No one knows better than the second prince how much power Yang Chonghua and others represent behind them.
Almost half of the courtiers.
It was a time when everyone was talking about gold, but he was speechless. How could a prince who murdered his lord and killed his father ascend the throne? It was still cheaper for Qi Hui, and it made him more justifiable.
At this moment, the second prince finally realized why Emperor Jiacheng hated these civil servants, they were all scoundrels and thieves!
The second prince was abruptly pulled to his knees, and his knees hit the ground, making a dull sound. No one in the hall cared about the mother and son, and everyone's eyes were on Xinjun.
The third prince stood at the top, and everyone bowed their heads and bowed to him.
This never-before-seen feeling made him so high-spirited for a while, that even Emperor Jiacheng, who was suspended in suspended animation, was left behind by him. As for the four ministers who took care of life on the edict, they were naturally ignored by him for the time being.
In fact, this is just a transaction. For the ministers, a prince with a weak mother family and a weak body is naturally better to control than a prince with the support of many nobles, which completely satisfies their plan to continue to control the Chaogang.
"Everyone is flat, now the most urgent matter is the funeral of the father..." The third prince said with a painful look.
The second prince was crawling on the ground, his hands clenched into fists.
He doesn't need to panic, he still has a chance! The missing father and emperor, as well as the jade seal that has not been found so far. He didn't believe that he didn't find it, they could find it!
Before dawn, the entire capital was under martial law, and the death knell sounded in the palace, signaling the return of the Emperor Long Yu to the sky.