Everything starts from Menghualu

Chapter 386 Conquering the Capital
"Father, when there are two evils, choose the lesser of two evils. I have no other choice. After all, I can't just do nothing. Let them escape? Wouldn't that cause more trouble?"

"Father, these people are all fence-sitters. How can a true loyal minister think of running away at this time? Those who can think of running away now are all dispensable people."

"So their thoughts, or even their life or death, are not important to us right now, right, Father?" The prince said indifferently.

After hearing this, Emperor Rong didn't know what to say, so he said directly, "Okay, then do as you wish, get out."

After hearing this, the prince naturally bowed directly and suddenly left. After he left, Emperor Rong closed his eyes helplessly.

At this moment, his heart was filled with powerlessness. He deeply felt his own powerlessness. Although he didn't want to admit it, he knew very well in his heart that he was powerless to turn the situation around.

So he has given up a little now. He wants to let his silly son try it himself. He has no other choice anyway. What if he succeeds?

Although he knew that the chance of this happening was very slim, what if he succeeded?

But the prince at this time didn't care about so many things. He was still immersed in his own dream and couldn't extricate himself. He didn't know that the current situation was already terminally ill.

Just half a month later, the coalition forces returned to the capital and laid siege to the city once again. However, this time was different from before, as no one would come to cause trouble.

At this time, the prince bravely walked to the top of the city wall and looked at the military camp outside. His heart was pounding. All the beautiful visions he had in the past were gone at this moment.

After all, he knew what kind of people the soldiers of the Beijing camp were. He was able to escape last time because of the help of Youzhou, but what about this time? No one would come this time.

So he was very worried, but his worry could not change what was about to happen. Just one day later, the capital was once again plunged into war.

This time, although the Beijing camp withstood the pressure just like last time, the court officials were not as confident as last time. After all, there was destined to be no reinforcements this time.

At this time, Emperor Rong felt much better after a night's rest, and he felt the long-lost hunger.

He ordered a table full of imperial meals, and then called the prince over. The prince was still wondering why he wanted to have dinner with him out of the blue.

As soon as he arrived, he found that his father was in very good health and was eating with relish. He vaguely knew something, so he suppressed his excitement.

"Father, are you okay? That's great. You're finally okay." The prince said
"Okay, Chun'er, don't just stand there. Come and sit down. Let's eat together. It feels like we haven't eaten together for a long time, right?" Emperor Rong said.
"Yes, father. There have been no more since the last time the rebels invaded the capital." said the prince.
"Well, today we have a chance. Let's eat together. I also have a few words to tell you. Eat, don't just look. Let's eat and talk at the same time." Rongdi said
"Son, some things are not as simple as you think. You were a little extreme before, but I didn't care at that time. After all, I have the ability to help you deal with it."

"But it's no use now. I'm leaving now. You have to rely on yourself from now on. I really don't want to leave. I want to help you solve this problem, but it seems that it's no use now."

"I don't have the time, so everything from now on will depend on you. You listen to me. After I leave, you don't need to ascend the throne. Just open the city and surrender."

"When the time comes, you must give the Imperial Seal to Liu Xingzhi, and never give it to King Liang. I know King Liang's character very well, and he will definitely not spare your life."

"Son, remember, you must hand it over to Liu Xingzhi. Only in this way can you save your life. You must remember that this is the last thing I can do to help you." Emperor Rong said with a serious face.

After hearing this, the prince naturally agreed with tears in his eyes. Emperor Rong nodded with satisfaction, completely unaware of the prince's sinister expression when he left.

Emperor Rong died that night, and his death caused a turmoil. Many people had other ideas because of his death.

But the prince didn't care. He summoned his confidants and demanded to ascend the throne directly in front of the mausoleum during the morning court session the next day. After hearing this, the ministers looked at each other in bewilderment.

The country is about to be destroyed. If he ascends the throne at this time, wouldn't that be courting death? If he doesn't ascend the throne, even though he is the crown prince, he still has a chance to save his life.

But once he ascends the throne, there will be no chance and he will be doomed. Some loyal old ministers want to persuade the prince to leave some bloodline for the royal family.

However, they could not say these words. After all, were they to ask the prince to open the city and surrender? Wouldn't that ruin his reputation?
So they could only endure it helplessly and watch the prince entertain himself. Apart from them, the majority of people were just watching coldly.

Looking at the prince's beaming expression, they were filled with ridicule. After all, it was extremely foolish for a king of a fallen country to rush to the throne so happily.

Similarly, the news of the succession to the throne in front of the Prince's Mausoleum also spread outside the city.

"Hahaha, Brother Liu, our prince is really interesting. He actually wants to become the king of a fallen country. This is really, hahaha, so stupid."

"I originally wanted to discuss with you how to deal with those people from the royal family after we invade. Now it seems that there is no need to consider it anymore." King Liang laughed.
"Yes, no one expected that the prince would be so stupid. This has saved us a lot of trouble. Judging from the current situation, we can capture the capital in a month at most." Liu Xing knew

"Brother Liu, it may take less than a month. Now that His Majesty is dead, people in the city must be in a state of panic. It won't be long before someone comes looking for us."

"Just wait and see, there will probably be quite a few people here," said the King of Liang, smiling.

Liu Xingzhi didn't say anything after hearing this, but his expression already showed his true thoughts.

In fact, as they expected, on the eighth day after Emperor Rong's death, people began to leave the city one after another, wanting to surrender.

King Liang and Liu Xingzhi naturally welcomed all these people, so half a month after Emperor Rong's death, the gates of the capital were opened and the coalition forces entered the capital. King Liang and Liu Xingzhi led their people to the outside of the palace. At this time, the palace was no longer guarded, and the gates were open, so it was easy to get in.

After they arrived at the imperial study, they saw Liu Chun wearing a dragon robe. At this moment, his face was calm and there seemed no disturbance at all.

It was not until King Liang and Liu Xingzhi came in with their men that he said frantically, "How dare you! Why don't you kneel when you see me? Come here, come here! Capture these traitors for me!"

"Haha, Liu Chun, stop pretending. You've already lost. If you admit defeat, I will give you a decent death. Otherwise, don't blame me for being cruel!" King Liang said directly.
""Dignity? Dignity? What is decency? I ask you what is decency? What is decency? Where does decency come from now? Do I still need you to give me decency?" Liu Chun said
"Haha, you finally stopped pretending, right? That's good. Decent? Don't you know what decent is? Aren't you quite smart?" Liu Xing knew

"Humph, you two traitors, don't you just want the abdication edict? Fine, I can give it to you, but there is only one throne, who wants it?" Liu Chun laughed.
"It has come to this, and you are still trying to sow discord. It seems that you really want to die. Well, I will send you off now!" King Liang said angrily

After hearing this, Liu Chun didn't care at all, but just burst into laughter, and finally died under the swords.

"Brother Liu, you have helped a lot in this uprising. I think the throne must belong to you. How about choosing an auspicious day to ascend the throne? What do you think?" King Liang said directly
"Hey, Your Highness, please don't say that. You are the first one to stand up and overthrow the tyrant. It is you, Your Highness. Now it is time for you to ascend the throne." Liu Xingzhi said hurriedly.

The two of them finally gave in to each other and nothing was decided. The others felt both amused and confused when they heard this. After all, that was the throne, and who in the world wouldn't want it?
But what about now? These two people are hiding faster than each other. It seems fake no matter how you look at it, but that's how it is. The two of them are so humble to each other.

In fact, do they want to be so humble? Of course they don't want to, but they have to be so humble. After all, neither of them is sure to deal with the other now.

So they can only be so humble, but they all know very well that they will have a falling out sooner or later. It's just that now they are trying their best to delay time so that they have time to prepare.

"Father, we have taken the capital now, but the ownership of the throne has become a big problem. Neither you nor King Liang will give in."

"After all, whoever retreats at this time will inevitably be liquidated in the future, so this time, we have no choice but to fight." Liu Changfeng said

"Why would I plan this? But given the current situation, even if we fight, how sure can we be? Even if we win the throne, can we stop others?" Liu Xing knew

"Father, I think we have a good chance of solving this problem. After all, we still have a backup plan. Fan Xuan should be able to help us." Liu Changfeng said

"Chang Feng, are you so sure? How can you be sure that Fan Xuan can help later? After all, he was forced to agree in the beginning."

"It's hard to say whether he will fulfill his original promise at this point." Liu Xingzhi frowned and said

"Father, I think he will come. In fact, I sent someone out yesterday. I estimate that the letter will reach Youzhou in a few days. We will know whether he can come in a few days."

"Father, the problem right now is that we all have Fan Xuan, but will King Liang also be prepared? We can't let it go." Liu Changfeng said

"Well, you're right. We really have to be on guard against this. No matter who he finds to help him, it will inevitably be a problem."

"Changsheng, you must keep a firm grip on the army these days. Once there is no news from Fan Xuan, we will take action immediately, otherwise we will lose our chance of winning." Liu Xing knew

"Don't worry, father. I have been living in the military camp. I will be back soon." Liu Changsheng said

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. By the way, Chang Feng, who do you think will be his helper? Or who is the most likely one?" Liu Xing knew

Father, I think there are not many people in the world who dare to get involved in these things. There are only a few of them. "Liu Changfeng said slowly.
At this time, King Liang was also discussing this matter with his son.

"Father, are you saying that our helpers will be here soon? When did you find the helpers? How come I haven't heard anything about it?" Liang Wencheng said

"It's not that I don't want to tell you. It's because I found this helper myself. I don't know whether I can trust him."

"But now that things have come to this, we can no longer distrust him. After all, the Liu family sent people out a few days ago, probably to find help." Liang Wang said
Liang Wencheng stopped talking after hearing this. After all, he was very clear about the current situation. Many things were not necessarily foolproof. Once something went wrong, there would be no recovery.

At this time, Luo Zishang, who was far away in Yangzhou, was ready to set off. Yes, he was the helper that King Liang mentioned who came to him on his own initiative.

"Sir, do we really want to help King Liang? After all, he is not as good as the Liu family. Should we reconsider it?" Xifeng said
"Xifeng, you don't understand. The King of Liang is indeed not as good as the Liu family, but he is suitable for us. The Liu family is too smart, which is not good for our plan, so we can only choose the King of Liang." Luo Zishang said

"But sir, didn't you say that Fan Xuan from Youzhou is likely to help the Liu family? If what you said is true, then, then what?" Xifeng said worriedly
"Haha, you are right. I can tell you that I have received accurate information that Youzhou will definitely send troops. I have already made preparations."

"I have people waiting on the road they must take. Although the Youzhou army is powerful, my preparations are not in vain."

"At least we can delay them for a while. This time is enough to deal with the Liu family. If King Liang can't win, then he deserves to die."

"Then there's no need to go through so much trouble. After all, for many things, the right time, right place, and right people are all essential. If any one of them is missing, it will be difficult to succeed." Luo Zishang said

Although Xifeng was still a little worried, since the young master had made up his mind, she naturally couldn't persuade him anymore, so she could only bow and then retreat.

Looking at her departing back, a smile appeared on Luo Zishang's face.

(End of this chapter)