Judge of the Lamp

Chapter 264
Liang Jixiong didn't want to see the emperor, and the emperor was furious.

"If he doesn't come to see me, I will go to see him!"

Emperor Zhaoxing drove off immediately and went to Canglong Hall.

Along the way, Zhaoxing's face was ashen, and he kept whispering:
"Resist the decree! Conspire against! Deceive the emperor! Do they have me in their eyes!"

The dragon chariot came to the gate of the Canglong Palace, and the gate of the Canglong Palace was closed tightly.

Chen Shuncai knocked on the door, and a Canglong guard came out and said, "Elder Shengwei doesn't see anyone today."

Chen Shuncai said angrily: "But it doesn't look like who it is?"

Cang Longwei looked calm: "No matter who is coming, the elders are all gone."

"The saint is here, dare not see him?"

Cang Longwei said: "The elder has ordered that if the Holy Spirit comes, please inform the Holy Spirit that he will come back at Maoshi tomorrow."

"What did you say?"

Chen Shuncai was annoyed, he came and left as soon as he was called, how could this be an attitude towards the emperor?

But Cang Longwei was not afraid: "The elder is busy with the sacrificial ceremony, and tomorrow he will offer sacrifices to the True God, Chen Bingbi, please tell the Holy Majesty, don't be late tomorrow."

Canglongwei closed the gate, and Chen Shuncai didn't dare to behave wildly in Canglong Palace, so he had no choice but to tell the emperor the exact words.

Emperor Zhaoxing really wanted to step forward and kick open the gate of the Canglong Palace, but he couldn't.

Without the permission of the Elder Canglong, no one is allowed to trespass into the Canglong Palace, the emperor is no exception.

Unless the [-]-year-old ancestral system of Daxuan is broken, he must swallow this breath back.

He wanted to give Liang Jixiong a snub, but he didn't expect that he ate it himself.

Liang Jixiong has changed and become so cunning.

There will be another sacrifice tomorrow morning, he must have captured Tunu's general from the battlefield again, and will show his merits in front of the civil and military officials.

Well, let him express it.

Old man, but you underestimate me, and I will let you know what the Son of Heaven means!

Back at the Secret Pavilion, Emperor Zhaoxing stayed up all night and made three strategies.

The first strategy is to question Liang Jixiong directly about the prince's failure to return to Beijing after the sacrifice. No matter how he responds, the prince will be punished for the crime of resisting the order first, and the Ministry of punishment will arrest the prince and return him to Beijing directly!
The second strategy is to spread rumors in Beijing, saying that during the expedition, the prince secretly colluded with Taibu, assassinated several times, and intended to usurp rebellion. .

The third strategy is that if the prince insists on not returning to the capital, first cut off the supply of food and grass, and then send troops from Tuan and Xun prefectures to join forces with Tunu to attack Lansuo City for the crime of treason, and directly kill the prince in front of the battle.

After deciding on three strategies, Emperor Zhaoxing said with a cold expression: "Yuyang, my son, this is the last chance I give you. If you insist on going your own way, you can't blame me for being ruthless to you!"

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At Maoshi the next day, the sacrifices in the Canglong Hall began.

The sacrificial offering was Che Luosha, Tunu's coach. Emperor Zhaoxing had already prepared for this.

"Northern map slaves invaded our Daxuan territory. This thief led Tunu and thieves to burn and kill all the way. He ate the flesh of my people and sucked the marrow of my people. Wherever he passed, there were many bones and blood. Chenghe, I declare to the people that no less than a hundred thousand people died at the hands of this thief, they are really heinous, worse than beasts!"

Liang Jixiong pulled Che Luosha's hair, counting the crimes committed by Tu Nu.

The officials were furious, not very angry, but pretending to be very angry.

The old censor Wang Yanyang was really angry, he stepped forward and kicked Che Luosha fiercely, Canglongwei had a lot of effort to stop the old censor.

Qiu Dongcai was not polite, stepped forward and grabbed Che Luosha, and shouted: "I will eat this thief's flesh."

He bites!
Although his teeth were bad, he still managed to bite off a piece of meat from Che Luosha.

Liang Jixiong grabbed Che Luosha, stood under the Canglong statue, and shouted: "Today, I dedicate the head of this thief to the true god!"

Che Luosha was abolished and unable to resist.

Elder Shengwei was really ruthless, he didn't use a knife, he directly twisted Che Luosha's head off, and put the head on the altar.

The officials cheered, but Emperor Zhaoxing remained silent.

These are all fixed routines, and he is prepared in his heart.

Next, Liang Jixiong began to talk about the prince's achievements.

Speaking of the crown prince leading troops to recover the entire territory of Yongzhou, the emotions of the officials reached their peak.

"His Royal Highness, you are really the pillar of my great propaganda."

"God bless me Daxuan, I have won this virtuous crown prince!"

When it came to the crown prince's capture of Lansuo City, there was silence in the Canglong Hall.

Most did not receive the Tang newspaper, and the emperor did not want the news to spread.

But when Elder Shengwei said this in person, the ministers' eyes turned red.

There was a Northern Expedition ten years ago, and the humiliation was vividly remembered.

Now Daxuan beat Tu Nu again, but the hearts of all the subjects who experienced that humiliation trembled.

Wang Yanyang shivered into a ball, tears streaming down his face, unable to speak.

Qiu Dongcai clenched his fists and wanted to shout, but he didn't know what to shout.

Emperor Zhaoxing looked at each other coldly.

Just keep quiet like this, this sacrifice should also be over.

Suddenly I heard Yu Guangyuan, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, raised his arms and shouted: "Declarate your might!"

This sound came from the bottom of my heart.

For Daxuan's integrity, for Daxuan's majesty, and for his son in the army.

"Proclaim your might!"

"Proclaim your might!"

The ministers then shouted, and the voice shook the Canglong Hall.

Wang Yanyang said with tears in his eyes: "Wo Yun's shame will finally be avenged! Ten years of revenge will finally be avenged!"

Amidst the shouts of the ministers, Emperor Zhaoxing almost broke his defense.

No matter how well prepared he was, he never expected that someone would uncover this scar in public.

Just as annoyed as Emperor Zhaoxing was Ren Songde, the protector of the country.

Back then, he talked with Tu Nu for three days and three nights in exchange for this paper "Wo Yun He Shu". Afterwards, Emperor Zhaoxing put all the crimes on him. If Tu Nu didn't protect him, he would have died a long time ago. .

He is a sinner of Daxuan, and many ministers spit at him secretly.

Fortunately, he is thick-skinned enough to act as if nothing had happened, raising his arms and shouting: "Show your might."

The sacrifice is finally over, it's time to get down to business.

Emperor Zhaoxing naturally didn't need to speak in person, Gongsun Wen was already prepared.

"Elder Canglong, there is something unclear about my humble position. The Holy Majesty has ordered the crown prince's class teacher to return to the capital. Why has the crown prince not returned?"

The officials looked at Gongsun Wen with sullen expressions.

Gongsun Wen looked as usual, and there was nothing wrong with the question he asked.

The emperor ordered the prince to come back, if the prince didn't come back, it was wrong.

Liang Jixiong ignored Gongsun Wen and asked Emperor Zhaoxing directly: "I don't know why your majesty called the crown prince back to Beijing?"

Old thing, coming directly at me?

Do you think that Zhen will directly pull out the conspiracy and anger the officials?
Do you think I'm so stupid?
Emperor Zhaoxing had been prepared for a long time, and his usual routine was not to answer questions directly: "I have something important to discuss with the prince."

Old thing, if you ask about something important, I will warn you that Elder Canglong cannot interfere in political affairs.

If you don't let the prince come back, you must find an excuse.

The excuses you can find are nothing more than the undecided frontier, the unfinished war, and the departure of the prince, which is not good for the morale of the army.

Everything you say and do is under my control.

I don't need to argue with you.

No matter what excuses you make, I will immediately condemn the prince for resisting the decree!
I see what you say!

Liang Jixiong looked at Emperor Zhaoxing and said, "Xianhong, I know what you want, so don't be anxious about this matter."

What kind of trick is this?
Emperor Zhaoxing frowned.

Why is he calling me by my first name?
In the Canglong Palace, the elders do have such power, but in front of all civil and military officials, what is the meaning of this move?
He also said that he knew what I wanted, and that there was no need to worry?
Is this old thing confused by war?

But seeing Liang Jixiong looking at the Canglong statue, he seemed to be talking to the emperor, and he seemed to be stating to the true god:
"It has been more than seven hundred years since Daxuan founded the country, and there are countless talents in the clan. However, people with outstanding talents like Yuyang are really rare.
Xianhong thinks about the society, and his heart is commendable, but he should not rush to abdicate to let the virtuous! "

abdicate?
"you……"

Emperor Zhaoxing's body shook for a moment, almost falling to the ground.

Who said he was going to abdicate?

You old thief, this is blatant treason!
Emperor Zhaoxing couldn't bear it anymore and was about to explode, but found that the officials were silent. He didn't seem surprised by Liang Jixiong's remarks.

Far from being surprised, they were still waiting for Emperor Zhaoxing's response.

What is this for?
Is this going to force me to abdicate?

During the prince's supervision of the country, most of the courtiers headed by the cabinet have tasted the sweetness.

They really have the idea of ​​letting Emperor Zhaoxing abdicate.

Emperor Zhaoxing covered his forehead and said softly: "I'm tired, go back to the palace to rest first."

After speaking, Emperor Zhaoxing slowly walked out of the Canglong Hall.

The officials sent each other off behind them, as if they were still waiting for Emperor Zhaoxing's reply.

The moment he boarded the dragon chariot, Emperor Zhaoxing lost his footing and almost fell down.

Chen Shuncai supported Emperor Zhaoxing from behind, and when he returned to the palace, Emperor Zhaoxing was lying on the couch, silent for a while.

Chen Shuncai stepped forward to rub the emperor's chest: "Your Majesty, take care of the dragon body!"

"Rebellious ministers, all rebellious ministers!" Emperor Zhaoxing coughed twice, got up and said, "Immediately spread the news in the capital, the crown prince colluded with Tai Bu to assassinate, intending to usurp rebellion!"

Chen Shuncai agreed: "Your maidservant, please order someone to do it!"

Emperor Zhaoxing shook his head and said, "If someone else is wrong, you should do it yourself. Within ten days, the news will spread throughout the capital."

There is no need for ten days, three days is enough.

Chen Shuncai had many subordinates in Beijing, within three days, the news had spread to the streets and alleys.

In the restaurant, two guests were chatting: "Have you heard that the Department of Yin and Yang was taken over by the senior official?"

"I've heard it a long time ago that Yin Yang Tai Bu wants to assassinate the high official's family. Isn't this a self-inflicted death?"

"Do you know why he wanted to assassinate?"

"I really don't know. Does he want to be a high official?"

"Why should he be a high official? He wants to pave the way for the prince!"

"Isn't the prince fighting in the north?"

"What do you know? The prince is in the north, but his heart is in the capital!"

Xu Zhiqiong sat in the corner of the restaurant, drank the wine in his glass, and left quietly.

Walking on the street with a lantern in hand, rumors of the prince's assassination are endless.

Walking to a deep alley in Beiyuan, an old shopkeeper pushed a truck forward, greeted with a smile: "This guest officer, a single-skinned drum, a fat yellow fat, a small dragon boat, a playful Saburo, and a rhinoceros-skin move are clever. The puppet with the head of the staff has a shape, please take a closer look, guest officer, if you want to buy it, you can discuss it!"

This is a shop that sells play sets (toys).

Xu Zhiqiong smacked his lips and said, "Second Brother, why are you selling out again?"

Liang Jixiong snorted and said, "These are all good things!"

"It's good, but it's useless for me to buy it!"

Liang Jixiong looked around to see if there was no one there, and said in a low voice, "You must have heard the rumors. You didn't write about this in your drama book."

"I didn't expect that, the high officials still have such a hand."

"Is there something wrong?"

"Yes, but it depends on whether you have contacts and whether you can spread the rumors."

Liang Jixiong nodded and said: "I think so too. I have ordered people to do it. I asked them to refute the rumors in the public, saying that the rumors are all false."

"Isn't this nonsense? Rumors have no function of refuting rumors!"

"Then what do you say?"

Xu Zhiqiong said: "We have to say something nice for the high officials!"

(End of this chapter)