Boxer

Chapter 630 IX Shocking Changes in the Empire

Fengyun Empire.imperial capital.

At the center of power in this thousand-year empire.A thing that shocked the entire empire spread throughout the streets and alleys.

Master of the empire.This monarch with a vast territory and hundreds of millions of subjects.died.

before his succession.The previous master of the empire selected three talents for his next master.

One became the Northern General who guarded the northern border.A Zhennan general who became a Megatron in southern Xinjiang.There is another who once controlled the absolute military power of the empire and then abstained from it.

these three people.When he succeeded as the emperor of the empire.Once made his empire stable as a rock.

But after decades.Now one is far away and nowhere to be found.One was forced to retreat to the northern border by the most powerful uncle in the empire.

In the past, the prosperous empire of Kangping.At the moment of his death.The situation is already precarious and turbulent.

Imperial Monarch.This man who made people all over the world tremble.He finally died.

his death.is inevitable.

his death.It is the product of all machinations.

Perhaps he was once a supreme monarch with great ambitions and the palm of his hand.But now he is in the eyes of the people of the world.But just a dead man.

Some people died.But he is still alive.

Some people died.He might as well be alive.

Someone is suffering because of his death.There were also people laughing at his death.Some people mourned his death.Some people were excited about his death.

Some felt that his death was timely.Some people felt that his death was too untimely.

But whatever.This man who once stood at the top of the imperial power.He is dead.

The singing, dancing and peace of the imperial capital in the past has disappeared.The bustling streets in the past have also become much quieter.

royal palace.A piece of pickaxes and cries.

The death of the emperor of the empire.The influence in the palace is the most direct.

Up to the princes and ministers.Down to the court ladies and eunuchs.Everyone was crying bitterly for the death of the emperor of the empire.

Qiankun Palace.It is the place where the absolute power of the imperial monarch is realized.

In the past, the scenes of civil and military officials speaking and playing state affairs according to the two sides are gone.Instead, there are scenes of people dressed in white with their heads bowed in silence.

Right above the main hall is a throne symbolizing power.At the moment, there was no one sitting on it.

And right below the throne.The center of the hall.A crystal ice coffin was quietly placed there.

On both sides of the crystal ice coffin.Two men are standing.

The one on the left is slightly younger though.But its posture is tall and straight.Dressed in golden attire, he had a somewhat embracing look in his eyes.

On the right is a middle-aged man.He is in armor.A sword hangs from his waist.The man looked calm.With his hands behind his back, he quietly looked at the throne above.

It was very quiet in the hall.There was not a trace of noise.All the people are silent.

Only the crying of maids and eunuchs could be faintly heard from outside the hall.

I do not know how long it has been.An old eunuch led two young eunuchs into the hall.

In the hands of the old eunuch.holding something.

Look carefully.But it is an imperial decree exclusive to the monarch of the empire.

"Prince, prince, and ministers. I kept you waiting for a long time." The old eunuch came before the crowd.Stand above the Crystal Ice Coffin.He glanced respectfully at the young and middle-aged men standing beside the crystal ice coffin.Then he glanced around the crowd and said, "This is the last will left by the monarch. Please..."

The old eunuch hadn't finished speaking.The middle-aged man spread his right hand forward.He said softly, "Bring it here."

Although the middle-aged man's voice is not loud.But in this extremely quiet Qiankun Palace, it is very clear.

immediately.All the officials in white plain clothes looked at the middle-aged man in the center of the hall.

The old eunuch looked at the middle-aged man in embarrassment.He looked at the young man again.Hope to get his help.But let him down.The young man looked calm.He just quietly looked at the crystal ice coffin next to him.

"Prince Xiao. This is against etiquette and rules." The old eunuch said with a bitter face, "The emperor's imperial decree must be read out by the prime minister and eunuch in charge of palace affairs. This is a rule that the emperors of the empire have followed down. If it is Prince Xiao, you want to see it. Wait for the younger one to finish reading the imperial decree..."

"This king doesn't like to say it a second time." Looking at the old eunuch.The middle-aged man said softly, "The monarch is my Feng Yunxiao's brother. He left the imperial decree. This king personally read it out for him."

middle-aged man.It was Fengyun Xiao.

"This..." The old eunuch looked at the young man in embarrassment.He looked at Feng Yunxiao who was wearing armor and looked calm.In the end, he had no choice but to step forward.Respectfully put the imperial decree in Feng Yunxiao's hands.

He glanced lightly at the old eunuch.Feng Yunxiao looked at the young man.He said calmly, "Prince. This edict will be read out by the emperor's uncle. You have no objection."

The hall was very quiet.All the officials looked at the prince.Awaiting his reply.

There was silence for a while.The prince raised his head and looked at Feng Yunxiao.He smiled and said, "Since the emperor's uncle feels sorry for the old eunuch in charge and wants to read it for him. As a nephew, success will naturally not dispel the love of the emperor's uncle."

This is very common at first glance.But it is not difficult to find out after chewing carefully.This is the prince insinuating that Feng Yunxiao is meddling in his own business.In front of the prince, he went to work as a eunuch.

Feng Yunxiao is not a fool either.Naturally, he could hear the meaning of the prince's words.

but.He looked calm.Didn't say much.

He looked at the old eunuch.Feng Yunxiao said calmly, "Since you are loyal to the monarch, I will give you the right to continue to take care of the monarch in the future."

hear this.The old eunuch suddenly collapsed to the ground with ashen face.

What does it mean to continue to take care of the monarch.

Now the imperial monarch is dead.I want to continue to take care of him.That is to die with him.

but.He has no chance to speak.

With a wave of his hand.Feng Yunxiao directly swept the old eunuch and the two young eunuchs on him out of the hall.Then he took three steps forward.

turn around.He glanced at the prince beside the crystal ice coffin.Feng Yunxiao's eyes swept across all the civil and military officials in plain clothes in the hall.Spread out the sacred decree in your hand.Said in a deep voice, "Emperor's order: The prince is virtuous. He can inherit the throne of the empire. He holds the supreme monarchy. However, he is young. He specially ordered my brother, the general Feng Yunxiao, to assist in the management of the empire's affairs. Because of the disorderly ministers, the empire The military power will continue to be controlled by Feng Yunxiao's unified association. Moreover, the empire has a very large territory. In order to stabilize the empire's millennium prosperity and peace, Feng Yunxiao is now appointed to temporarily take charge of the southern border affairs. To share the worries and responsibilities of the new king. Forget the diligent governance of the new king. Don't take responsibility The grace of the ancestors."

finish reading.Feng Yunxiao glanced at everyone in the hall.Then he turned his gaze to the prince.Said: "The monarch's will is very clear. The crown prince is on the throne. This king assists and assists. However, this king has important things to do. Therefore, he cannot stay in the imperial capital for a long time. But in order to comply with the monarch's last wish, this king will lead the southern border by himself. As the prince You share your worries."

Don't wait for the prince to speak.Feng Yunxiao said calmly, "The prince does not need to thank the king. As an uncle, this is what the king should do."

"General. You are clearly deceiving the emperor." Among the civil and military officials.An old man looked at Feng Yunxiao angrily.He yelled loudly, "If it is really written in the imperial decree, I will immediately crash to death on the pillar of the main hall. If not, please ask the general to take out the imperial decree to the civil and military officials..."

The old man didn't finish his sentence.A plume of black smoke billowed from the top of his head.He immediately fell to the ground and died on the spot.

"The imperial decree was written by the national teacher himself to help the monarch. If you doubt the imperial decree in the hands of the general. That is to doubt the national teacher." A masked woman in black fell from the top of the hall.With a cold tone, he glanced at the old man who fell to the ground and died.Then he looked around at all the civil and military officials present.Finally, he looked at the prince and said, "Prince, this person suspects that the imperial decree in the hands of the general is false. The prince can go forward and verify it himself."

masked woman.It is Yan Ji, the poisonous lady, who is the right envoy of the national teacher.

Looking at Yan Ji.There was a flash of emotion in the prince's expression.Then he looked at Feng Yunxiao with a slight smile, "Even if you succeed, you don't trust anyone. It is impossible not to trust your uncle. There is no need to verify the evidence. Since the uncle said that the imperial decree is so, there must be nothing wrong."

He glanced at the prince.Feng Yunxiao looked at all civil and military officials.He said slowly, "This king will go south soon. To assist the new king in managing southern Xinjiang. As for the new king's enthronement, I will leave it to you to handle. In addition, I hope that everyone here can help the new king. Otherwise, I don't mind bringing troops into the country. The palace will kill him on the spot in this Qiankun Palace."

finished.Feng Yunxiao looked at the prince.Throwing the imperial edict in his hand to the prince, he said, "Prince, I will leave the imperial edict to you for safekeeping."

Just when the prince was about to receive the imperial edict.A black flame enveloped the imperial decree.Then the imperial decree was turned into a mass of ashes.

Yan Ji was slightly surprised and said, "Oh, why is the prince so careless? He actually turned the emperor's imperial decree into a ball of ashes. Alas... If this gets out, how will the world think of you, the new king who is about to take control of the empire? Woolen cloth"

The prince looked down at the imperial decree that had turned into ashes.A cold light flashed in the corner of his eyes.

He naturally knew that Yan Ji was playing tricks.The purpose is to prevent him from seeing the true content of the imperial decree.

Looked up.The prince looked at Yanji and Feng Yunxiao with a smile, "Since there is the emperor's uncle to help manage the southern border, it is of course the best. I just hope that the emperor will not work too hard. I will feel guilty if I succeed."

The corner of Feng Yunxiao's mouth curled up into a smile.Then he strode towards the outside of Qiankun Hall.

And Yan Ji.But he glanced at all the civil and military officials present.Then he followed Feng Yunxiao and left the hall.

In the hall.Only the prince who stood quietly beside the crystal ice coffin and the ministers who looked at each other were left.

a long time.The prince turned to look at the ministers.He opened the mouth and said, "The monarch will be buried in three days. The crown prince will ascend the throne in seven days."

According to common sense.His own father died.You should keep your filial piety for seven days.Especially when the imperial monarch is dead.You should be more filial.

And the prince ascended the throne.Nor should it be said by the prince himself.Instead, the ministers present will discuss and then unanimously decide.

But at this time.The prince no longer needs the opinions of these ministers.

And these ministers.They all know how to measure.There were not one or two silly words that said that this was not in line with the ancestral system and that it was not in compliance with the rules.

turn around.The prince looked at the throne directly above the hall.A cold light flashed in his eyes.