Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 507 Crisis and Tenderness

In a secret room in Zhang Yaozuo's Xicheng Manor, Zhang Yaozuo held up three incense sticks and knelt down. Behind him, five confidants also knelt down.

"The emperor is above, the ancestors of the Song Dynasty are above, the emperor was deeply deceived by traitors, and he chose the emperor's heir arbitrarily, which seriously threatened the long-term stability of the country and the country of the Song Dynasty. The ministers Zhang Yaozuo, Zhang Sheng, Zhao Lian, Zhang Husheng, Zhang Jinding, and Jiang Yuan six people, Willing to give up his life, with all his heart and soul, he is willing to establish a new reserve for the Song Dynasty, clear away the mist of the Qing court, and restore the world to a bright future.

Here, we swear that we will unite with sincerity, share wealth and adversity, and have no two hearts. If we violate this oath, heaven and man will kill each other! "

After the six people finished their vows, Zhang Yaozuo rolled up his sleeves, pulled out a sharp dagger, cut his wrist, and blood dripped into six bowls filled with wine.

"come together!"

The other five people cut their blood into bowls one by one, and everyone took up the wine bowls and drank it all in one gulp. Zhang Yaozuo laughed loudly, "Today we drank blood to form an alliance, and I believe our business will be successful!"

The situation was critical, Zhang Yaozuo finally showed his last strength.

Among the five, Zhang Sheng, Zhang Husheng, and Zhang Jinding are all nephews of Zhang Yaozuo, Zhao Lian is Zhang Yaozuo's son-in-law, and Jiang Yuan is not only Zhang Yaocheng's son-in-law, but also was rescued from death row by Zhang Yaozuo 20 years ago, and is loyal to him.

The strength of the five people is not weak. Zhang Shengguan is appointed as Minister of Rites and You Sanqi is a regular servant, and he is only half a step away from becoming a prime minister.

The other three are generals. Zhang Husheng, Zhang Jinding and Jiang Yuan are all generals in the Forbidden Army, with [-] troops in their hands. Among them, Jiang Yuan is the general of the right prison gate guard, who is in charge of half of the imperial city.

Of course, Zhang Yaozuo also has some important party members, such as Deputy Prime Minister Guotian Kuang, Deputy Envoy Niu Jin of the Third Department, Deputy Chief Zhao Changji, Ministry of Industry Minister Yao Lingchen, etc., and even more than forty middle and low-level officials, and dozens of The officials of the prefectures and counties, these are all the power Zhang Yaozuo has accumulated over the years. Even when his power reached its peak last year on the eve of Zhang Guifei's death, more than [-]% of the officials in the court supported him.

Although the current power has been greatly weakened, it is still very impressive, but Zhang Yaozuo is afraid that there will be too many people and the secret will be leaked.So today's oath alliance only allows the most core five people to participate.

After making the oath, everyone came to the meeting hall next door. Zhang Yaozuo said confidently to everyone: "According to the latest news in the palace, the emperor is critically ill, and it will only happen within two or three days. We want to kill Zhao Xu and Fan Ning, grab the Imperial Seal and Tiger Talisman at the same time, control the Son of Heaven and Empress Cao, and protect Langya King Zhao Wenyun. Complete the overall situation before noon."

Speaking of this, Zhang Yaozuo looked at Jiang Yuandao: "Your army is the key, how sure are you to control the army?"

Jiang Yuandao: "The main generals in the army are all my trusted aides. As for the middle and low-level generals, as long as you tell them that we are protecting the emperor and defending the palace, they will obey orders."

Zhang Yaozuo said to Zhang Husheng again: "Your [-] troops are the best of the best. You are in charge of blocking the Shenwu Army. I guess Fan Ning is in the army. As long as you can kill Fan Ning, the Shenwu Army will collapse without a fight. I will leave the Shenwu Army and the East Palace to you, and I only want the heads of Fan Ning and Zhao Xu."

Zhang Husheng nodded, "I will not let the Grand Master down!"

"Zhang Jinding's [-] troops are in charge of controlling the gates of the capital, and the troops from outside the city are not allowed to come to King Qin."

"As ordered!"

Zhang Yaozuo finally said to Zhang Sheng and Zhao Lian: "Once the army controls the situation, you will be on the stage next. It is your business to contact the officials and support the new crown prince. In short, I will consider all aspects carefully and make no mistakes."

Everyone then discussed the details. After discussing in the Grand Master's Mansion for a whole night, they finally formulated a complete plan at dawn.

Although Zhang Yaozuo was exhausted, his eyes were still very excited. He raised his glass and said, "Everyone, for our success in seizing the heir, we drank this glass of wine to show our strength!"

"cheers!"

Fan Ning formed an intelligence team as early as two months ago. This intelligence team has about 300 people. It is basically the private guards trained by the Zhu family. In addition, some soldiers with high martial arts skills were selected from the Shenwu Army.

The reason why this intelligence team was formed is also because of Zhao Zhen's deteriorating condition and the constant pressure on Zhao Xu before he ascended the throne. This pressure comes from the interests of various forces.

The enthronement of the new emperor has become a major event in the country. To a large extent, it is a reshuffle of various interests. It is related to the interests of a family for decades. began to appear.

It's fine if it's just an appeal for interests, but I'm worried that some forces against Zhao Xu will appear on the stage at this critical moment.

Zhao Zongshi's opposition force had been cleared out a few months ago, and the biggest remaining opposition force was Zhang Yaozuo, and there may be some hidden opposition forces, but none of them were as powerful as Zhang Yaozuo's opposition force and the situation was urgent.

Frankly speaking, Fan Ning failed in terms of intelligence about the Zhao Zongshi incident. If Zhu Jie hadn't told him that Zhu Yuanfeng gave Zhao Zongshi 3000 taels of gold, he would have been completely kept in the dark about this matter. A big lesson, he can't be so lucky every time, there is only one way to completely control the situation, and that is comprehensive monitoring.

Gao Taotao is 31 years old this year, only six years older than Fan Ning.

To some extent, Gao Taotao has become Fan Ning's secret lover. Gao Taotao spent [-] yuan to buy this mansion. Here not only get great physical and psychological satisfaction, but also get a sense of security.

"Ah Ning, I'm not ready yet!"

Gao Taotao said to Fan Ning in a panic: "I don't know many things!"

"Take it easy!"

Fan Ning caressed Gao Taotao's white and greasy face lovingly, and comforted her: "You will gradually become proficient in everything after getting in touch with it more, and you will become a very good empress dowager."

"Is it true that you are also like this with women, and you will become proficient after a lot of contact, Aning, how many women do you have?" Gao Tao asked with a smile.

"Currently you are the fourth!"

"It seems that you are still honest, and you haven't had a good time outside?"

Fan Ning shook his head, "I never go to brothels, but that doesn't mean I'm a gentleman."

"I know that you have your own principles for women. Zhu Pei grew up with your childhood sweetheart. Ouyang Qian is your unforgettable relationship. Aya is because you have pity for her. What about me?"

"Because you will be the Empress Dowager!"

Fan Ning turned over and pressed her under him, took a deep breath and said, "Conquering you, I also have a great sense of accomplishment."

After scoring twice, the two calmed down again. Fan Ning put on his clothes, and Gao Taotao put his arms around his neck from behind and asked, "What should I do after I enter the palace?"

Fan Ning was silent for a moment, then patted her hand and said with a smile, "Maybe it won't be like this now, Tao Tao, you are the Queen Mother, then you have to consider your identity and influence."

"Is this the end for us?" Gao Taotao asked quietly.

"I don't know, I want to go out for a walk, about a year or two, I don't know what you will look like when you come back? Tao Tao, let's talk about it then!"

Gao Taotao was also silent. She put on her dress and asked, "Is there anything unusual about Zhang Yaozuo?"

Fan Ning nodded, "The seven thousand masters of his thirteen manors began to gather at the manors outside Tokyo West City. This is a very obvious signal that he is going to do something!"

"Will the needle be dangerous?" Gao Taotao asked nervously.

"He will not be in danger, don't worry! I am in control of the situation."

Fan Ning held her in his arms, kissed her lips, and said with a smile: "If you can still keep my chastity for me when I come back from outside in the future, maybe I will give you a big reward!"

Gao Taotao's gloomy eyes suddenly lit up, "Are you serious?"

"I keep my word!"

Gao Taotao looked deeply at Fan Ning and said, "You underestimate me too much. As I said, besides you, I will never have a third man in my life. I just hope that when that day comes, you won't be too heartless!"

After finishing speaking, Gao Taotao put his arms around Fanning's neck and kissed him forgetfully.

With this kiss, Fanning couldn't leave.

(End of this chapter)