Exile opening: I won with the Universal Maker

Chapter 345 Two Lines of Tears
Flames rose from the Zhaixing Building, and thick smoke billowed.Burning wooden pillars fell down from upstairs, some hit the white jade railings, some were broken in two, and they were still burning continuously, lighting many small fires on the ground.

In the firelight downstairs, figures shuttled back and forth, and people poured water on the Zhaixing Building with buckets.The fire was burning down from the top of the building, and no one dared to enter the building. The water could only be poured to the second floor, which could not stop the spread of the fire at all.

In a panic, a fire man rushed out from the building, and the soldiers who put out the fire hurriedly shouted when they saw it, and immediately more than a dozen people gathered around and poured water on the fire man to put out the fire, bursts of blue smoke rose.The man fell to the ground after running for a few steps, a long object fell out of his arms, rolled on the ground a few times and stopped.

Xiao Beiheng's complexion changed, he dropped the bow in his hand and rushed over.

The one who ran out of the building was Song Zhen, who had been burnt beyond recognition. Xiao Beiheng rushed to him, put his finger under his nose and tried it, and stood up to look at the objects that Song Zhen dropped out.

Someone picked up Song Zhen's dropped things, came to Xiao Beiheng, knelt down and offered them with both hands: "Prince Ping, this is the decree of the Son of Heaven."

Xiao Beiheng stared at the blackened iron box, shaking his body twice.The two sergeant leaders next to him thought he was sad because Song Zhen was burned to death, and hurried forward to help him.

This one said: "His Royal Highness King Ping, the Son of Heaven arranged for Minister Song to guard the will. He died loyally in his duty. Your Highness need not be sad."

That one said: "His Royal Highness, fortunately, the imperial decree is stored in an iron box, and it is not damaged. It is very fortunate."

Xiao Beiheng shook his shoulders, staggered the two people who were supporting him, and stepped forward to grab the iron box from the sergeant's hand.

The iron box was still hot, but he took care of it flawlessly. He opened the iron box and took out the imperial edict inside, threw away the empty box, and unfolded the imperial edict with trembling hands.

When his eyes swept over the words on the imperial decree, his whole body froze.

The people around saw him like a clay sculpture, they didn't know what happened to him, and they didn't dare to ask him, so they stood aside and watched with torches.

After a long time, Xiao Beiheng turned his back to the sky and broke out into a burst of laughter. After laughing, he knelt down again, touched his forehead to the ground and cried loudly. After crying a few times, he raised his head and laughed loudly. He stood up and folded his hands together, walking towards the Jinluan Hall as if he had lost his mind. .

The fire in the Zhaixing Building was ugly at five quarters.Although Emperor Qi Ming went to the hunting ground in Anzhou and did not have a morning court, some of his officials were used to getting up at this time.Hearing that there was a fire in the palace, everyone rushed to check what happened.Passing on ten to ten to a hundred, the whole capital woke up from a dream and inquired about each other.

When those who arrived first passed the Golden Luan Hall, they noticed from a distance that the hall was brightly lit, and guards holding golden melon axes were already standing outside the hall.

The Golden Luan Hall was used by the emperor to meet with his ministers, which can only mean that Emperor Qi Ming was inside.Everyone was amazed. Emperor Qi Ming was a diligent emperor, but in the past, he waited for the courtiers to arrive before he came. Why did he come first this time?Besides, when I came back from the Anzhou hunting ground, I didn't give everyone any news.

Complaints are complaints, making the emperor wait is a crime of disrespect, and all the officials didn't bother to look at the Star Picking Tower, and hurried into the court room to tidy up their clothes and prepare for the memorial.After some fuss, all the ministers went up to the Golden Luan Hall according to their shifts. General Zhao Mu was the head of the ministers and walked in the front.

When he went up the jade steps, he could see from a distance that the person sitting on the throne was not Emperor Qi Ming.

Xiao Beiheng was sitting on the throne, wearing a dragon robe, with disheveled hair, holding the hilt of the sword with both hands, and put the scabbard on the ground between his legs, with a cheerful expression, as if very happy.But in his red and swollen eyes, his eyes were full of deep tiredness, as if he was exhausted.Seeing the ministers entering the hall, Xiao Beiheng straightened his body, as if preparing to welcome the ministers.

"Prince Ping!" Zhao Mu was furious, and pointed at Xiao Beiheng, "How dare you wear a dragon robe and sit on the emperor's throne!"

Only Emperor Qi Ming could sit in this position.Xiao Beiheng actually dared to commit crimes above and below, could it be that he wanted to rebel against him?

All the ministers who saw this scene panicked. They didn't know what to do, and all turned their eyes to the gray-haired Prime Minister.But the prime minister didn't understand what happened for a while, and kept silent based on the principle that too much talk would be lost.

Xiao Beiheng grinned: "General, this is the position of the widow, why can't the widow sit."

With that said, Xiao Beiheng dropped the imperial decree at hand: "Prime Minister, quickly read it to the families of all the ministers, so as to avoid everyone's doubts."

The prime minister was still hesitating, Zhao Mu couldn't wait, stepped forward and picked up the imperial decree and handed it to him, saying: "Read it quickly, prime minister."

Xiao Beiheng, the eldest son of the widow, is the first heir of the clan, and belongs to God's will.I would like to tell the world, the ancestral temple, and the country, to grant the book of treasures and make him the crown prince, to honor the rule of ten thousand years, and to spread the heart of the world.He ordered the crown prince to hold the seal and ascend to the Wenhua Palace, divide the affairs of the common people, and supervise the army and supervise the country.Everything played by Baisi is decided by the crown prince.Announce it to the world, and the salty envoys will hear it. "

After everyone listened, they didn't know how to answer, so they all looked at Zhao Mu.

Zhao Mu said: "Master Prime Minister, is this edict made by His Majesty?" The Prime Minister handed him the edict and said, "It is indeed written by His Majesty, and the seal is also correct."

Xiao Beiheng stroked his sword and said with a smile: "General, you are too careful. Is it necessary for you to deceive you with a false decree? It is true, haha, my father appointed me as the crown prince, hahaha."

Zhao Mu looked at the imperial decree, raised his head and said, "Although His Majesty's imperial decree made you the crown prince, but His Majesty is still here, how can you call yourself a widow?"

Xiao Beiheng smiled and shook his head, "Father...he has passed away."

As soon as this remark came out, all the officials were stunned, and they whispered to each other regardless of etiquette.Zhao Mu's face was pale, he had a very close personal relationship with Emperor Qi Ming back then, and Emperor Qi Ming was kind to him.Knowing this sad news was a huge blow to him.

"Your Majesty died?" Zhao Mu trembling, took a step towards Xiao Beiheng, "Is it true? What happened?"

Xiao Beiheng was still smiling at first, but after hearing these words, his expression became flustered.Although he tried his best to keep calm, Zhao Mu could still see his panic.Especially Xiao Beiheng's hands were visibly shaking.

"Prince Ping, why are you so panicked?" Zhao Mu stepped forward again, "Could it be that His Majesty's death has something to do with you?"

Xiao Beiheng didn't answer, but just stared straight ahead, not knowing what he was thinking.Zhao Mu was angry, and was about to continue to press the question, but the prime minister stopped him and said, "Wait a minute, general, this is the purpose of His Majesty's establishment of the crown prince. If His Majesty really dies, King Ping will take the throne by himself. You must not be rude to Your Majesty."

Zhao Mu was still waiting for an argument, when an officer came up to the hall and said, "My lords, General An Guo has brought the Queen's order." When everyone heard about it, they all looked down at the steps.

Qi Shengjue strode up to the hall, and said to the ministers, "Your Majesty was assassinated by the traitor Xiao...Xiao Zhuo in the Anzhou hunting ground. The empress ordered the general Zhao Mu to quickly raise troops to punish the traitors."

Xiao Beiheng said that His Majesty had passed away, and now Qi Shengjue brought the same news, so it can be seen that it is true.Among the courtiers, several who reacted quickly fell to the ground and burst into tears.

Hearing Qi Shengjue's words, Xiao Beiheng seemed to come back to his senses, and he stood up and said: "Father the emperor has died, and for the sake of the world, I will ascend the throne and become emperor today. Why are you still standing there? Do you deny me?" Is this the new king?"

When everyone saw Xiao Beiheng speaking, they all looked at the prime minister.The prime minister hurriedly adjusted his clothes and said, "His Royal Highness, Your Majesty has passed away. According to the etiquette, you should welcome His Majesty back to the coffin first..."

Xiao Beiheng was furious, and swept the things on the royal case to the ground with a wave of his hand: "Father, the emperor and the widows will welcome them. Now the traitor Xiao Zhuo is rampant, the country cannot live without a king, and you are so mother-in-law."

The more he spoke, the angrier he became, pointing at the prime minister, he said, "Am I the Son of Heaven? Am I the Son of Heaven? Hmm?"

"Yes, yes." The prime minister agreed repeatedly, sweating profusely.

Xiao Beiheng pointed to the Minister of Rites beside the Prime Minister again: "Am I the Son of Heaven?"

The Book of the Ministry of Rites quickly bowed and said: "The late emperor has passed away. According to the laws of Dayan, there is also the imperial decree of the late emperor. Cough...Your Majesty...Of course you are the Son of Heaven."

"Then why are you still standing there!" Xiao Beiheng shouted sharply.

This loud shout made everyone's ears ring.The prime minister knelt down first, and the others followed suit, kneeling down a large area, except for the general Zhao Mu who did not kneel down.Qi Shengjue, who was beside him, saw it and quickly pulled Zhao Mu's sleeve.

Zhao Mu shook off Qi Shengjue's hand, and said to Xiao Beiheng, "Prince Ping, His Majesty's death was really caused by King An?"

Xiao Beiheng sat back on the throne, and said: "Don't you even doubt the Queen Mother's will? General An Guo, you can show him the Queen Mother's will."

Qi Shengjue got up and said: "General, Your Majesty was indeed killed by Xiao Zhuo. Now the Queen Mother orders you to lead the army to attack the rebels. Please also put the state affairs first. Immediately lead the order to punish the rebels."

He is well aware of what Xiao Beiheng has done, but from Pei Jingyun, he already understands that the empress and her son are in cahoots.At this time, it is not wise to rashly accuse Xiao Beiheng of killing Emperor Qi Ming, so he has been persuading Zhao Mu.But Zhao Mu was not smart enough to understand his intentions.

Zhao Mu glared at him fiercely, ignored Xiao Beiheng, turned his head and walked quickly outside the Golden Luan Hall.

"General, wait." Xiao Beiheng shouted.

Zhao Mu turned his head and stopped, Xiao Beiheng said angrily, "What orders does His Royal Highness have?"

Unlike other courtiers, he has the staunchness of a warrior, but he refuses to call Xiao Beiheng the emperor.

Xiao Beiheng didn't take it seriously, and said: "The general uses his troops like a god, and I rely on them very much. Please go back and prepare troops quickly, and send troops to punish the traitors."

Zhao Mu didn't reply, just cupped his hands and walked down the steps quickly.

"General An Guo, the news you brought is very timely," Xiao Beiheng turned to Qi Shengjue and said, "Where is the Queen Mother now?"

Qi Shengjue saw that Zhao Mu left angrily, and it was not easy to follow, so he had to turn around and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager escorted the Supreme Emperor's dragon body to leave the Anzhou hunting ground. She said she was going to an old place, and did not come to Zhongzhou."

"Oh, didn't you come to the capital?"

Xiao Beiheng sat back on the throne talking to himself, touched the dragon pattern carved on the armrest of the throne, and laughed lowly.

Smiling and laughing, two lines of tears have been shed.

(End of this chapter)