Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 509 Manor Assembly
Since the emperor was critically ill, the important officials of the imperial court took turns guarding the palace, and there were also people on duty at night.

Fan Ning found Han Qi in the court room of Zhizheng Hall. Han Qi hadn't had a good rest these days and looked very tired. When he saw Fan Ning coming, he smiled and said, "I knew that Zhan Shi didn't go back home either!"

"There is something important, I want to ask my husband for help!"

"what's up?"

Fan Ning pointed outside, "Han Gong, let's talk outside!"

Han Qi glanced at him suspiciously, but went out with him anyway.

"what!"

Han Qi's eyes widened suddenly, "Zhang Yaozuo is going to launch a mutiny, why didn't he say it earlier?"

"Han Gong, the mutiny has not yet happened. Judging from various intelligences, Zhang Yaozuo is not yet ready. He needs at least one day. According to the information I have received, it will be tomorrow night soon. I will arrange the layout of the city." It's done, and I'm a little worried about being out of town."

Han Qi thought for a moment and said: "If you want to transfer troops outside the city, you must have tiger charms and gold medals, and you need someone who the troops can trust."

Fan Ning said slowly: "I have asked the emperor to get the tiger talisman and the gold medal. As for the people who are going to transfer troops, I want to ask Mr. Han!"

Han Qi didn't shirk, he also knew that he was suitable, he nodded, "Then I'll go! Go to Jinmingchi East Camp, where there are [-] troops, enough to deal with Zhang Yaozuo's mutiny."

The two discussed the details for a while before Fan Ning returned to the Shenwu Army barracks.

In the middle of the night, Zhao Xu hurried back. As expected, he lived up to his trust and got the jade seal, gold medal and tiger charm.

"The imperial grandmother hopes to resolve this matter peacefully, with as little killing as possible, so that the imperial grandfather can leave quietly."

"Is this the case with the Son of Heaven?" Fanning asked.

Zhao Xu shook his head, and said sadly: "It is very likely that he will not be able to wake up, the imperial doctor has already asked us to arrange the funeral."

"Do you still have a pulse?"

"One more, very faint."

Fan Ning pondered for a while and said: "Take the jade seal, and you still stay by the grandfather's side. He should still have a bright future, and he will probably wake up. Let him see you for the last time."

Zhao Xu's tears welled up, and Fan Ning pressed his shoulders and gritted his teeth: "Now is not the time to cry, when we annihilate Zhang Yaozuo, you can cry as fast as you can!"

Zhao Xu wiped away tears, "I'm going!"

Fan Ning nodded and watched Zhao Xu leave the barracks under the protection of a hundred guards and head for the harem.

At dawn, Han Qi went out of the city under the escort of a cavalry to pass orders to Dongdaying. At the same time, General Qianniuwei Zhao Shiyue found Fan Ning.

At present, there are three armies guarding the imperial palace. In addition to the guards guarding the left and right gates of the imperial city and the Shenwu army guarding the east palace, the other army is the Qianniu army guarding the palace city. About 3000 people are the core of guarding the emperor. strength.

"Fan Zhan, I heard you have something urgent to do with me?"

Fan Ning said with a slight smile: "General Zhao, please sit down and talk. There is indeed an important situation that needs to be discussed with General Zhao."

Zhao Shiyue sat down, and Fan Ning said, "Let me tell you clearly that Zhang Yaozuo is going to launch a mutiny!"

"what?"

Zhao Shiyue stood up all of a sudden, and stared at Fan Ning sternly, "This kind of thing is not just said casually, do you have evidence?"

"I won't get the conclusive proof until after dark, but I'll just tell you one thing. Since ten days ago, seven thousand villains from Zhang Yaozuo's thirteen manors have been gathering at the manor in the west of the city. They will gather this morning." Finished, they all put on armor in the manor, holding crossbows and spears, and have become a formal army, if General Zhao thinks it is not evidence, then at least it is a warning."

The reason why Zhao Shiyue was suspicious was that he thought Fan Ning was looking for an excuse to kill Zhang Yaozuo. The emperor promised to protect Zhang Yaozuo and give him the iron coupon pill, but if Zhang Yaozuo was suspected of rebellion, the iron coupon pill would not be able to keep him.

Zhao Shiyue's complexion changed slightly. If it is true that what Fan Ning said, the seven thousand Zhuang Ding turned into an official army, then the problem is indeed serious.

At this time, Fan Ning said calmly: "I know that Zhang Yaozuo has the iron coupon pill, so I knew that he was going to rebel, but I didn't take the initiative to take action, lest someone say that I forced Zhang Yaozuo to rebel, I will wait until he takes action on his own Then deal with him, so as to avoid people saying that I vented my anger and retaliated."

Zhao Shiyue's face was slightly hot, Fan Ning was talking about himself!
He was a little embarrassed and said: "I am not protecting Zhang Yaozuo. If Zhang Yaozuo really wants to rebel, I will be the first to kill him. Fan Zhan, since you have grasped the changes in Zhang Yaozuo's manor, then we should be vigilant enough. Can Fan Zhan tell me about the clues you have, so I can defend against them."

Fan Ning smiled lightly, "Does General Zhao know what troops Zhang Yaozuo controls?"

Zhao Shiyue thought for a while and said, "Zhang Jinding, the general of the left guard of the North Camp, Zhang Husheng, the commander of the Flying Leopard Army, and Jiang Yuan, the general of the gate guard of the left guard, are near the capital. These are the three I know."

"Then who is the most important?"

"Naturally, it is Jiang Yuan, the general of the gate guard of the left prison. The other two troops are stationed outside the city. He is the only one responsible for guarding half of the imperial city."

Zhao Shiyue suddenly understood, "Jiang Yuan is the most dangerous person!"

Fan Ning nodded, "Jiang Yuan sent his concubine and son out of the city early this morning. In fact, we can take action to control him now, but I am worried that we will startle Zhang Yaozuo outside the city, so I am waiting to close the city gate. Then take action against Jiang Yuan."

"Then how do I cooperate with Zhan Shi?"

Fan Ning said slowly: "I only ask General Zhao to do one thing. If the official dies today, General Zhao must block the news. I am afraid that Zhang Yaozuo will launch a mutiny in advance after getting the news and disrupt my deployment."

"How long does it need to be blocked?"

"Before dawn tomorrow at the latest, if it ends early, I will notify the general!"

Zhao Shiyue solemnly said: "I promise you, I will close the gate of the inner palace now, and no one will be allowed to enter or leave. I will explain to the empress."

Zhao Shiyue clasped his fists in salute, and left in a hurry.

Zhang Yaozuo stayed up for another night, and early in the morning he received the news sent by Zhao Changji, the deputy chief executive, that the emperor was still in a severe coma last night, and the chief imperial physician believed that the emperor's condition could last for one to two days.

This made Zhang Yaozuo heave a sigh of relief, he was worried that the emperor died last night and the emperor Zhao Xu ascended the throne, he would be in a bit of trouble, it would be better to launch a coup while the emperor was still alive, so that what he overthrows is not the emperor, but the emperor's heir , the nature is different, this is called the change of seizing the heir, not the change of seizing the door.

Judging from the news sent by Zhao Changji, the situation in the palace was very calm, and the court officials did not realize that a palace coup was about to happen, which made Zhang Yaozuo very proud.

'Stay like a virgin, move like a rabbit', you must be talking about yourself!
At this time, Zhang Xin, the second son of Zhang Yaozuo, came galloping on horseback, bowed and said, "Father, the army has assembled, please father to patrol!"

Zhang Yaozuo nodded, several servants helped him onto the horse, and a dozen or so armed attendants accompanied him to the open land of the manor. Seven thousand servants in armor and armed with spears and knives lined up neatly, with flags flying and banners flying. On the top is a big Zhang character, embroidered with gold thread, with a flying dragon on each side.

The Qiqian Zhuangding's armor is neat, their swords are shining, and they are full of murderous intent. This is an army that Zhang Yaozuo spent ten years and countless money to train. It is usually distributed in various manors, and it is the first time to gather together today.

All the armor and weapons were purchased by Zhang Yaozuo from the black market one after another. The equipment for 7000 people cost him more than [-] yuan, but it was all worth it.

Zhao Wenyun is just a transition. Once he takes power in the court, sooner or later the Zhang family will take over. Zhang Yaozuo began to dream of the scene where the Zhang family replaced the Zhao royal family.

After suffering for more than 20 years, this important moment is coming.

Zhang Yaozuo shouted tremblingly: "Soldiers, tonight will be the time for you to show your talents, show your courage, and I will spread wealth and women under everyone's feet!"

"Hooray! Hooray!"

The soldiers shouted like a tsunami and sent Zhang Yaozuo to the clouds.

(End of this chapter)