east wind evil

Chapter 25 Fighting for power and throne, the royal family rarely has father and son

When Xiangxiang ran out, Murong Li was walking to the door.

"My lord!" Xiangxiang stopped him, and when Murong Li turned his head, she suddenly opened her arms and hugged his waist.Murong Li was taken aback, Xiangxiang buried her head in his arms, and said, "I didn't know that rouge was poisonous, I just wanted them to take my sister to Yishui Town, and then begged the prince to save her. I never thought of harming her." Lord!"

"En." Murong Li said.Isn't this a matter of course?You are my wife, mother of my daughter, why harm me?He said: "It's a bit strange. If something really happened, that old man Guo Tian knows how to advance and retreat. It is impossible not to inform the king."

Xiangxiang was a little surprised, and looked up at him: "The prince is saying that my father and my mother are also controlled by them?"

Murong Li shook his head: "I won't make it so obvious, there is no evidence for the inference, let's talk about it after understanding the situation."

Xiangxiang suddenly felt very at ease, and for the first time realized that Murong Li would help her.She said: "I... I shouldn't have made my own decisions. I should have told the prince early in the morning."

Murong Li said: "Yes." Since you know you are wrong, I will stop scolding you and turn around and leave the door.

Xiangxiang stood at the door, watching his tall figure go further and further away. She had nothing else to do and couldn't help.After thinking about it, he could only turn around and go back to the kitchen to cook for him.I hope... my sister is really okay.

It was very easy for Murong Li to check the Rouge Shop in Yishui Town, the owner of the shop is a local from Yishui Town.Three years ago, I went to Jinyang City to do business, and then returned to Yishui Town to open this rouge shop.Undoubtedly, it was one of the prince's eyes on Xiao Jicheng.

Murong Li didn't startle the snake, and slowly searched for this dark thread through the channel of this small shop.His people are mainly in the army, but Murong Bo is best at managing these forces.It took almost half a day to check all their contacts to the Crown Prince's East Palace.It's not easy for Murong Bo to walk around casually in Jinyang, so he just sent Wei Bin to discuss with Murong Li.

Murong Li said: "How about doing the trick?"

Wei Bin mused: "Little Jicheng is the prince's sphere of influence. I'm afraid that if the news of the prince's assassination spreads, the prince will definitely not take the risk himself. Instead, he will no longer have any scruples and will be detrimental to Prince Kang."

Murong Li nodded, Wei Bin is Murong Bo's number one counselor, and he is better at these conspiracies than Murong Li.He thought for a while, and then said: "Actually, the prince's personal guards have been destroyed by the two princes. If the prince sends someone..." He wiped his neck and said, "I'm afraid it will be easier to succeed. "

Murong Li thought for a while, but still shook his head: "If father kills son, elder brother may not agree."

Wei Bin knew the reason why the two lords did not take action, and said: "It's just that your majesty is old after all, I don't know when... the prince and the queen will control the imperial guards in the palace, and the two lords are always passive. yes……"

Murong Li said: "So we should force the palace?"

Seeing that his expression was not right, Wei Bin immediately got up and knelt down: "My lord, you are humble and light-hearted, but every word you say is for the sake of the two lords. Since ancient times, the benevolence of women may be difficult to accomplish! If a prince gains power, will he really be disrespectful to His Majesty? At that time, His Majesty can still serve His Majesty, and the two princes don't have to be wary of sharp arrows coming from the dark all the time!"

Murong Li said: "Shut up! When the father is alive, I will never enter Jinyang City with my iron cavalry." The last time I attacked Jinyang City, I thought he was dead, since he is still alive, how can I do this Treason?
Wei Bin gritted his teeth, and said, "My lord! Many years ago, during the battle in Moyang City, your lord was forced into a desperate situation, don't you know the pain of the desperate situation? Last year on the Jinji Ancient Road, your lord once again gave up his beloved concubine to protect his sister-in-law. But the prince is really willing, and one day, if he escapes from Jinyang City in embarrassment with Prince Kang, can't his wife take care of him?"

Murong Li kicked him over, Wei Bin's expression changed from the pain, but he still stuck his neck and said: "A villain has no talent and virtue, I am grateful to the two lords who value him highly. It's okay to repay him with death, but it should be said that he should be admonished." Yes, the villain must say it! Lord Kang is benevolent, and Lord Xun is brave. The two princes have long had the strength to win the world, but they are always framed and excluded by the prince and queen party. Those who achieve great things should not stick to the details! Please make a decision, my lord!"

Murong Li didn't speak any more, Wei Bin raised his eyes to see his expression, and said, "Get up."

Wei Bin stood up, knowing the prince's temper, he stopped talking.His two knives were accurate, and every sentence hit Murong Li's pain point. At this time, someone from outside came to report: "My lord, there is something to be done about the Guo family."

Murong Li asked: "Where is the person?"

The visitor reported: "If you go back to the prince, Miss Guo is still in Lingzhi's hometown. Someone saw her go out to the vegetable market in the morning. She bought two fish, a cabbage, and a piece of tofu."

Murong Li said, "Interesting."

The visitor said again: "It's Uncle Guo, who has spent a lot of money recently. He lost more than 2000 taels of silver in the casino. A few days ago, he asked Mr. Guo to borrow money and was scolded by Mr. Guo, but these days he suddenly made a big deal. .”

Murong Li asked: "How to be generous?"

The visitor reported in detail all the Zhuangzi and fields purchased by Xiangxiang's brother-in-law these days, and attached a list.Murong Li took a look and said, "Follow his line and see who contacts him and how to deliver the message."

The person who came should be, Murong Li thought about it, and said: "Don't hurt the Guo family."

After they left, he asked Wei Bin to temporarily stay in Yishui Town, and he returned to the alley.Xiangxiang had already prepared dinner, and when she saw him coming back, she rushed to meet him.Murong Li said: "Your sister is fine, she is still at Ling Zhi's hometown."

Xiangxiang's first reaction was - really?But almost immediately, she decided to trust him.Immediately, my heart was relaxed, my sister was fine, they must have only taken her silver hairpin to deceive her.A smile appeared on her face, she welcomed Murong Li into the room, and brought out the food.

Murong Li sat down to eat, and after a while, he looked up at her.What Wei Bin said was not completely unreasonable.Waiting like this every day is too passive after all.But... do you really want to force the palace?A person like him is the most decisive.At this time, he suddenly hesitated, and he couldn't help but hesitate, no matter how he wins or loses in this battle, he will never escape the reputation of being a traitor and traitor in the future.King Yan in the palace is his father.If you know this, I don't know what will happen.But what happened in Moyang City and what happened on the Jinji Ancient Road back then, are they going to repeat themselves endlessly?
At the end of October, Murong Li's lingering poison gradually cleared away. After all, his body is strong, and his heart and lungs have been nourished for so many days, and he slowly recovered.He figured out the eyeliner that the prince had placed in his sphere of influence, and began to collect the net.

In Yan Palace, Prince Murong Shen is discussing with his disciples.He himself knew that after what happened last time, his brothers were already in dire straits.One day when the King of Yan is in the sky, Murong Bo will restrain himself for another day. Once the King of Yan is in the sky, the brothers will definitely fight again.Now standing on his side, the youngest Murong Qian is relatively useful, able to lead troops to fight.Although his military achievements are not as powerful as Murong's, he still has some prestige at Yuhou Pass.The fourth son, Murong Jian, is a complete waste, and he can't even distinguish the noses and eyes of his brothers.Although the sixth child is not very useful, his position is also towards him.

In recent years, the queen has operated several times, and most of the ministers in the court also supported him to ascend the throne.But these people were all civil servants, even if there were a large number, they might not have an advantage over Murong Li's experienced generals and warriors.When he thought of this, he wanted to scold Murong Li. It's not bad for him to be treated by the same mother all these years, right?This unfamiliar white-eyed wolf!But now is not the time to be angry, this person is like a mouse and a cockroach, he can't be killed no matter what.

Just as he was thinking, someone from outside brought in a brocade box, claiming that it was news from Lingzhi.The password and the connection information were all correct, and even the face was familiar. The prince ordered someone to take it and held it in his hand. As soon as he opened it, a puff of smoke shot out!The prince was startled, because Murong Bo never took the initiative to attack, he has always been careless.How did he expect that there would be problems with the things sent back from the eyeliner he put under the old fifth's eyelids?Once the box is opened, it cannot be closed again!Immediately, powder spread throughout the palace!
Murong Shen immediately held his breath, it was his property, of course he knew the poison!Taking advantage of the slight inhalation and still being able to move, he immediately rushed to the storeroom.On the way, the concubine brought soup over. Seeing that his followers and counselors were all there, it was difficult to go in for a while.However, at this moment, everyone was scrambling to run out. She, the maid and others knew something was wrong, and were ready to go out, but how could the smoke and dust come so fast in the movements of the woman's house?The prince was actually the first to rush out, but when he passed by her, he didn't take her away.He needs to get the antidote in the shortest possible time before the poison develops!At the critical moment, how can we care about women
The Crown Princess was knocked down to the ground by the rushing retainers and ministers, and with a cry of surprise, she was immediately sucked into her throat.Fortunately, since the poisonous smoke spread so far, most of its toxicity has been lost, and it did not cause immediate death.The prince took out the antidote from the treasury, but how much antidote does he have for such a severe poison?After counting and counting, there are only twelve pills in total!There are more than a dozen people in the court and ministers alone, and the servants don't care.And the Crown Princess...it's not enough anyway.

His eyes darkened, he remained calm, and immediately took a pill himself.Then go out with the antidote, and distribute the antidote to the courtiers who are attached to him first, and then to a few disciples.At this time, the princess was already poisoned, had difficulty breathing, and could not speak.

Murong Shen hugged her, and waited for everyone to take the antidote, Fang Rong said solemnly: "For many years, my palace and the queen mother have been cared for by everyone. I have always treated you with sincerity. Now that Xiao Xiao has framed her, the number of antidote is not enough. Gong Duan can't let you all accompany me to die at the hands of villains. But I and the Crown Princess have known each other since childhood, and they have a deep relationship. Now I am willing to accompany her and wait for the antidote to arrive. Life and death depend on God's will."

When everyone heard this, tears welled up in their eyes, and they shouted in unison: "Your Highness!" Those diners who didn't get the antidote didn't dare to complain anymore—the prince and princess didn't have the antidote, so how dare you complain?
Murong Shen hugged the Crown Princess and staggered into the room, the Crown Princess held his hand with tears in her eyes.Murong Shen pretended to have poisonous hair, put his forehead against her, and said softly: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." The husband and wife hugged each other.

The princess was only 22 years old at the time and had a son with the prince.She held Murong Shen's hand, her breathing became more and more difficult, her smooth face was flushed, and her lips had already turned purple.Murong Shen saw that she opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but when she listened, she tilted her head slightly, she was already exhausted.Murong Shen slowly let go of her hand, his eyes retreated from the previous affectionate, and gradually became calm.He stretched out his hand and closed her staring eyes: "You are the concubine of this palace, and you will always be. When you become the throne in the future, this palace will definitely make you a queen." Don't need heartache, as a crown prince, How can you indulge in the love of your children?

After all, the poison came from the East Palace, and the two of his disciples knew the poison very well. It didn't take long for someone to make a new antidote and send it over.All the servants and diners were saved, and the prince also recovered his energy in the name of the small amount of inhalation.I only pity the princess, who died at a young age.Murong Shen held her hand, feeling the softness of the catkin slowly turning cold.At that moment, I suddenly realized that the person who had been by my pillow had really passed away like this, and could never be revived again.Not without sadness.He clenched his hands tightly, and deep-seated hatred suddenly surged in his heart, Murong Bo, Murong Li, if I ascend the throne, I will kill all of you, young and old!Let you also have a taste of the separation of close relatives!
He wanted to report the poisoning to King Yan, but after careful investigation, he found that the poison was his poison, and the person who sent the brocade box was indeed the eyeliner he arranged in Yishui Town.At that time, he could only eat Coptis chinensis dumbly, so he swallowed dryly.

In the afternoon of the same day, Murong Shen went to Qifeng Palace to ask to see the Queen, the mother and son discussed it and decided to do nothing.That night, the queen mixed a large amount of sleep-promoting medicine into the diet of Yan Wang Murong Xuan, making him drowsy.Afterwards, the imperial guards were sent in two groups to go to King Kang's mansion and King Xun's mansion respectively, to kill anyone they saw, especially not to let King Kang and King Xun go!However, when the imperial guards arrived, they saw that the two palaces had already been emptied, and there were only some rough servants left.

The queen knew that the general situation was not good, so when the imperial guards went to raid the palace, Murong Bo's people spread rumors in the city, saying that the queen ordered the guarding army to rush to the palace of King Xun to capture and kill King Xun.The defenders of the city were all the queen's people, so they were a little suspicious at the moment.It was also seen that the imperial guards had indeed gone to the two palaces of Kang and Xun, and they immediately led their troops to take the lead.

At this time, Murong Li led an army of 15 and entered Jinyang City through Xihuamen!The gatekeepers of Xihuamen were frightened, and opened the city to beg for surrender.Murong Li's army drove straight in and occupied Jinyang City without bloodshed.

After hearing this, the prince and queen were as panic-stricken as a frightened bird.Finally, concubine Shu was held hostage, and fled to Yuyang, east of Jinyang City, with King Yan who was still sleeping, ministers, retainers, and troops attached to him.Jinyang City was in turmoil all night, and after one night, the world changed!

Murong Boshang was a little ignorant, he listened to the counselor Wei Bin's words, and ordered the princess Su Jing to go back to the hometown to visit relatives, and let his children, concubines and concubines all be refitted to accompany him.Then the princess, princess, blue glaze mother and son, and Su Jing were brought out of the city from the Xun Palace.Wei Bin just said that the queen and the prince would bring people to search the palace, but he didn't say a word about Murong Li's attack on Jinyang City.

Murong Bo also became angry at this time: "Old Wu! You are so presumptuous! If the father wakes up, how will I explain?"

Murong Li was silent, and then said: "I am the one who started the rebellion, it's none of your business."

Murong Bo was taken aback, and said, "Fifth! Didn't we say that..."

Murong Li didn't wait for him to finish, he turned to Zhou Zhuo and said, "Go out of the city to see, maybe you can catch up with your father."

Zhou Zhuo is suffering, his father, Zhou Yi, is from the King of Yan party, and he also sincerely supports the prince, but he followed Murong Li, if the two armies are really at war, what should we do!He can't shoot his father into a hedgehog!He suffers, and his father is even more afraid!Before seeing the pursuers clearly, he didn't even dare to shoot the arrow!Although he really wanted to kill this rebellious son, but the three generations of the Zhou family had only one single seedling, just in case there was a mistake... So in this battle, although they chased and fled, the casualties were not large.

Of course Murong Bo and Murong Li had no intention of thinking about the throne, King Yan and Concubine Shu are both in the hands of the crown prince, the most urgent thing is to rescue them first.To the east of Yuyang, the Crown Prince issued an edict on behalf of King Yan, saying that King Murong Li of Xun and King Kang Murong Bo attacked Jinyang at night, betrayed their ancestors and forgot their ancestors, and they are the sinners of Yan through the ages!
To the west of Yuyang, Murong Bo announced to the common people that the abolished prince Murong Shen would not hesitate to murder King Yan in order to seize the throne, but if the murder failed, he hijacked King Yan and fled Jinyang.The two sides insisted on their own words and refused to give in to each other.

After Murong Xuan woke up, he heard Murong Shen talk about the situation, of course it was the version where Murong Li and Murong Bo launched an army to attack Jinyang at night.He listened quietly, and then asked, "Son, what do you want to do next?"

Murong Shen was startled, no matter how he looked at his father's appearance, he was not too surprised.He said cautiously: "Of course it is to send out a call to punish the thieves, support the father and return to Jinyang City, regain the throne, and kill the thieves!"

Murong Xuan said: "My son, no matter whether you are a traitor or a thief, you can't be defeated by just talking. Do you think the army you have now can compete with Lier's iron cavalry?"

Murong Shen was startled, then puzzled - even if I can't, Father, you still have to help me!
He took a step back and knelt down: "My son thinks that my father has great prestige. As long as he ascends to the top, the three armies will surely surrender. The old fifth dared to do this thing of forcing the palace to seize the throne. He is an unjust teacher. Of course he is not justified. Not going well! If Erchen's thinking is wrong, please ask Father Wang for advice!"

Murong Shen said wearily: "I'm just asking you, Shen'er, what countermeasures do you have?"

Murong Shen thought for a long time, and said: "I haven't thought of it yet. Father, let's rest first. When I think of a good plan, I will report to my father."

Murong Xuan nodded, waved his hand and said: "Go down, tell your mother, don't make things difficult for Concubine Shu. After all, she is also your mother concubine in name."

Murong Shen kowtowed and took his leave.

Hearing his footsteps gradually going away, Murong Xuan suddenly sighed.On the night of his father Wang Bintian, Anyang Marquis Da Xiqin forged an imperial edict for him.The first thing he did when he held the imperial edict was to lead his troops to Prince Wei's mansion, capture and kill King Wei, and then hunt down and kill the two elder brothers who had been stripped of their titles and demoted to common people.The news of her elder brother's death spread to the Palace of King Yan. Jiang Bilan committed suicide in the cold palace after the former emperor was dethroned.This kind of generation after generation, you fight over each other, fight against each other, it seems that there is no end.Now, it's his turn.

The queen came in and served him the medicine, Murong Xuan closed his eyes, feeling tired, the more familiar smile made him feel more tired.

Murong Shen actually has a way to deal with Murong Li, but this way must not be said.Because Murong Xuan will definitely object, not only Murong Xuan, but even the third and sixth children may not agree.He took a deep breath, thought for a long time, and finally found a doorman - Shi Zhong'an.

He waved his hand, signaling Shi Zhongan to come forward: "Come here with your ears."

Shi Zhongan moved his head closer, and Murong Shen's eyes were dark and calm: "I am writing a letter, and you immediately go to Xijing with this secret. You must meet General Xijing Ji Muze and hand this letter to him personally. Like him If you are interested, you can meet with me in private."

Shi Zhong'an took the letter, and wanted to ask a question, but after all, he had been with him for a long time, so after thinking about it, he turned and went out.

Murong Shen thought for a long time by himself, and then he found Zheng Jiu, another guest, and said to him: "Go quietly to Donghu, ask to see their Khan, and say that I want to borrow one hundred thousand troops from Temuji Khan, and wait to be repelled." After the bandits, I would like to take the land of ten cities and reward the Khan."

When Zheng Jiu heard this, he was still a little hesitant: "Your Highness, Donghu is like a bandit. All these years, Dayan has relied on the natural danger of Yuhouguan Snow Mountain, and they have not dared to make a large-scale attack. If they lead troops into the pass, I'm afraid it will be easy to ask the gods." , it’s hard to send God off!”

Murong Shen waved his hand and said: "This Palace has its own arrangements, let's go." If Donghu dared to disagree, it would be good to form an alliance with Xijing.If a wolf is against a tiger, they don't dare to do anything.He clenched his hands slowly, not because he didn't know that his father already had the heart of Yi Chu.But this time, I want everyone in the world to know that I, Murong Shen, am not inferior to Murong Bo and Murong Li.

Dayan used to be a subject of Xijing Kingdom, but after Murong Yan ascended the throne, he refused to pay tribute.Xijing sent troops to conquer, and lost three battles and three defeats.In the end, Dayan forcibly separated from the territory of Xijing.Xi Jing had always coveted this piece of fat that was once in his pocket, and after Murong Yan passed away, he went south several times.Murong Xuan can be regarded as a man of knowledge, he first used Zhou Yi, then Murong Li, Xi Jing repeatedly returned without success.The last time Murong slammed Jianye City into the fire, and 12 people died in the fire.Xijing is timid. In recent years, he has only made minor disturbances and has never invaded on a large scale.

Finally, taking advantage of the civil turmoil in Dayan last time, he was going to come in to get a share of the action, but he was defeated by Murong Li outside Mayi city again.So far, there has been no change in Xijing.Now after receiving Murong Shen's letter, Emperor Xijing's little heart, which had been quiet for a while, began to beat vigorously again.

Of course Murong Shen knew what was on his mind, after carefully reading the handwritten letter of Emperor Xijing that Shi Zhongan had brought back, he sent envoys again and agreed with him on the date of raising troops.

Not long after, Donghu Tiemuji Khan also sent envoys to discuss with Murong Shen privately about ceding the land.He was shrewd and circled the ten most prosperous border towns.Although Murong Shen felt distressed, he gritted his teeth and endured it.If he can really win the throne of King Yan, people in the world will never look at him as a laughing stock again.He is no longer the prince who abandoned the city and fled.In comparison, ten cities are nothing.

Murong Bo and Murong Li stood on the high and deep city wall of Jinyang City, overlooking the whole Jinyang City, inside and outside the city.Outside the city, the shade of the trees drips with greenery, and the rice paddies extend in a staggered manner, as if there is no end to it.People in the city come and go with burdens or baskets, in an endless stream.Murong Bo said: "From now on, in the official historian's writings, you and I will never escape the word rebellious. I have no choice, there is only this one way of advancing and not retreating. But if you follow the prince, you will definitely win the name of a good general and a virtuous king. Fifth, do you regret it?"

Murong Li said: "Other people's reputation is nothing." I don't want to be in a desperate situation for the righteousness of the world, and I will give up my dearest and dearest relatives.That's the thing that really terrifies me.Right and wrong, they say, let them say it!Who the hell cares what the Qing History says!What kind of name is left in life and after death!

(End of this chapter)