marquis of jingan

Chapter 1030 Blood is Thick
Yan Li is very sensible.

Just call the prince directly.

Because according to Emperor Yongping's original intention, Zhao Kai was originally the prince of Daqi, but at that time King Qi was in charge of the country, and the other two prime ministers were colluding, so the emperor's will could not be conveyed in the end.

King Wei... No, it should be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The smile on his face could hardly be restrained at this moment. He hurriedly stepped forward to help the old prime minister, pretending to be puzzled: "What does Prime Minister Yan mean by that? ?”

Zhao Kai frowned, and said: "This king led the troops into the city, not because he intends to be the emperor, but because King Qi killed the king, he was a big treason, so he raised troops to correct the government."

"My king, I have no interest in the throne at all."

Zhao Kai said in a deep voice: "After the King Qi's remnant party has been cleaned up, the ministers in the court, as well as the elders of my Zhao family, will elect a new emperor from among the father and the emperor's sons."

After Yan Li got up, he still lowered his head, weeping and said: "Your Highness is virtuous and upright, it is just the edict of Emperor Daxing before his death, that is, to make His Highness the crown prince..."

The old man was quite sad and cried: "The three of us went to the palace in the morning and listened to the imperial decree. In the evening, Emperor Daxing will be murdered by those traitors."

"I only have pity on my Daxing Emperor, who has ruled the world for more than [-] years. He is divine, literary and martial, but in his old age, he doesn't even have a good end..."

Yan Li was in tears, especially sad.

Seeing his appearance, Zhao Kai and Zhou Yuanlang were a little stunned.

Because in their own eyes, they are actually traitors.

How do you look at the old man...

Doesn't it look like you're lying?
Zhao Kai froze on the spot and didn't speak.

Zhou Yuanlang on the side thought for a while, then stepped forward silently, and said in a low voice: "Old Xiangguo, Your Highness is in charge of the Qing Dynasty. This is not only extremely dangerous, but also risking the world's disgrace. Now in Yandu City, only Old Xiangguo can cleanse you. Your Highness has been wronged."

"It's natural."

Yan Li opened his mouth and said: "Not only did the veteran hear it that day, but the inner court eunuch Liu Yi was also present, and besides..."

"In the afternoon of that day, Emperor Daxing also sent Liu Yi to the meeting hall to urge the imperial decree, but Tong and Ma had ulterior motives and delayed their attack until night."

"The veteran remembers that Eunuch Liu also said that day that if the imperial decree cannot be drafted in the council hall before dark, the Imperial Academy will be asked to draft it."

Yan Li bowed his head to Zhao Kai and said, "Your Highness can ask the eunuch Liu Yi, or someone from the Imperial Academy."

Speaking of this, the old man Yan wept again: "His Royal Highness, now there are Tatars in the north, and the Southern Dynasty invaded for no reason in the south. When the country is in danger, Emperor Daxing entrusts the important responsibility of his family and country to His Highness." On the body, I want His Highness to reorganize the court and revitalize Daqi!"

"In any case, His Highness must not shirk responsibility, and must do his part."

Hearing this, Zhao Kai already believed it.

He was silent for a while, then looked back towards the direction of the imperial city, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Because after entering the city, he didn't take his father's death too seriously. He was dazzled by the victory and had no time to think about other things. Now, hearing what Yan Li said, thinking of his father's death, he didn't feel sad.

After all, although he is a bit bad, he is also a man with a long heart.

After being silent for a while, Zhao Kai turned his head to look at Yan Li, lowered his head slightly and said, "I ask old Xiangguo to advise me on what I should do now."

Yan Li lowered his head and said, "Your Highness is being polite."

"The most important thing is to hold the funeral ceremony of Emperor Daxing well. The more grand it is, the better."

"Previously, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince besieged Yandu with soldiers, but now Emperor Daxing's body has not yet been buried in the future. His Highness should go to the Emperor Daxing's grave to guard the coffin to show his filial piety."

Yan Li paused, and said, "It's better to keep the vigil longer."

"As for the imperial edict of Emperor Daxing, the old minister tried his best to restore it, and choose a day to read it..."

Zhao Kai looked at Yan Li and didn't say anything, but his intentions were self-evident.

Yan Xiang lowered his head slightly and said: "Your Highness, don't worry, after three days, I will lead a hundred officials, please Your Highness will ascend the throne before your death."

Zhao Kai's face was calm, he looked back at Zhou Yuanlang, and said, "Sir, put up a notice that this king will stay in front of the late emperor's spirit for three months to show his sincerity and filial piety."

Zhou Yuanlang bowed his head respectfully and said yes.

Yan Li hesitated for a moment, and then said: "What's more, please forgive King Qi's family, Your Highness."

"Don't kill rashly."

"To show His Highness' benevolence."

Zhao Kai was stunned, he looked at Yan Li and frowned.

Zhou Yuanlang bowed his head and said, "Your Highness, Prime Minister Yan means that you will not move Qi Wangfu for the time being, and seal them off as feudal vassals. It seems that you have a clear conscience, Your Highness."

Hearing this, Zhao Kai already understood.

Temporarily not moving, does not mean not moving in the future.

Historically, this kind of struggle failed and was driven out of the clan of the feudal vassal in the capital. In the end, they often died inexplicably, maybe because of a fire, maybe because of an epidemic, or maybe they were frightened by the emperor's edict. Will fall ill and die.

Moreover, there are often no descendants.

Zhao Kai is a son of the royal family, and he studied since he was a child. Naturally, he has seen many examples like this, but after hearing this, he already understood what the two of them meant, and said calmly: "In that case, we will handle it as Prime Minister Yan said. "

He turned his head to look at Zhou Yuanlang, and said, "Mr. Zhou, you will go to the Imperial Academy in person in a while and check it out."

Zhao Kai let out a long sigh.

"I want to find out how the father got there."

After all, His Royal Highness turned around and left. After getting into the sedan chair, he was still a little sad and couldn't help wiping away his tears.

After Zhao Kai left, Yan Li looked at Zhou Yuanlang who was standing there, and said softly, "Congratulations, Mr. Zhou, you have leaped into the dragon's gate since then."

Zhou Yuanlang quickly lowered his head.

"Xiangguo made fun of him."

"No teasing."

Yan Xiang smiled and said, "From then on, no one in Xinchao dares to look down on the Zhou family."

"Throughout the ages, the merit of the dragon has always been the greatest contribution."

Zhou Yuanlang smiled wryly, and sighed, "This junior is just lucky."

"The old man guessed something."

Yan Li stroked his beard and said, "Young Master Zhou, it must be because of General Zhou that you risk yourself?"

Zhou Yuanlang looked up at the old man, neither admitting nor denying it.

"Young Master Zhou won the bet, and the Zhou family's position in Daqi is hard to shake."

Zhou Yuanlang was silent for a while, then let out a sigh of relief: "The war in the south may have already rotted."

"It's just a few state capitals lost at most."

Yan Xiang said indifferently: "When the two countries fight, it is never the strength of the soldiers that counts, but the strength of the country."

"I have great national strength in Qi, which is much better than that in the Southern Dynasty."

"Even if we don't destroy them, and just send troops to garrison some big cities, after a few years, they will gradually be unable to move."

The Prime Minister of the Northern Qi Dynasty said slowly: "If you rely on the strength of your troops, you can conquer the world. The Emperor Daxing would have sent troops to the south long ago."

"The Huaihe navy in the Southern Dynasty was not really so unbreakable."

"It's just that the national power is not enough to take down Nanchen, so our court has not taken action for a long time."

Yan Li said with a smile: "Young Master Zhou will just watch and see. After fighting for a few years, the enthusiasm of those young men in the Southern Dynasty died down, so they obediently went back to Jiankang to enjoy themselves."

"At that time, General Zhou will still be in charge of the Southern Conscript Army."

Yan Li looked at Zhou Yuanlang, and said with a smile, "Young Master Zhou, your achievements in the future may be far superior to General Zhou's."

Zhou Yuanlang quickly bowed his head: "Xiangguo praised the younger generation."

Yan Li stretched out his hand to help him up, the old man looked him up and asked, "Young Master Zhou, how many people have you killed since the prince entered the city?"

Zhou Yuanlang thought for a while and replied: "Except for the soldiers guarding the city, King Qi... Tong Jian and Ma Cheng are all put to death in the palace."

"Together, I am afraid that 6000 or [-] people have been killed by now."

"not enough."

Yan Xiang shook his head lightly, and said, "Young Master Zhou, at this time, someone needs to be the villain."

"It's also good for you, General Lang or General Zhou."

"Anyway, someone needs to stand up."

Zhou Yuanlang bowed his head: "Ask Xiangguo, what should I do?"

"From today."

Prime Minister Yan's voice was calm: "In the imperial court, anyone who supports King Qi or publicly slanders the prince."

"It's all Tong Ma's party."

Zhou Yuanlang's heart trembled when he heard the words.

Then he bowed his head deeply.

"The younger generation is taught."

(End of this chapter)