Tiantang

Chapter 478 Great court meeting, long live my emperor
Chapter 480 Great court meeting, long live my emperor

Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao were tempted, and they couldn't help being tempted.

Anyway, it's the Zhang family's world. As the uncles of the emperor, the emperor's uncles of the direct line, the only remaining royal elders, it is only natural for them to come forward to take charge of the government.This is for the stability of the Zhang family's country, and it is not for usurping the throne to seek power. It is upright and there is no risk at all.

After Yang Guozhong left, Zhang Jiuming hurried to find Zhang Jiugao. The two brothers closed the door and discussed secretly for a long time before they made up their minds.He decided to cooperate with Yang Guozhong, form an alliance with Yang Guozhong, and share the power of the court.

When the little prince becomes the emperor, at least for ten years he can't conquest himself, and the power will be shared in the hands of their two uncles.

With such a deep temptation of power, how could the two be indifferent!
Leaving aside the tense situation in the capital, let's talk about Congling first.

The Chinese Dynasty and the Dashi Dynasty fought in Huoxun Kingdom, and the result was a brilliant victory for the Chinese Dynasty.The Dashi army and horses lost 20 yuan, and the whole country was shocked.Not only did the people of Dashi panic, but the name of this great eastern empire spread to every city and village in Dashi for the first time; even many of the kingdoms of Dashi, including the more distant coastal countries, were all honored by the prestige of the Chinese Empire. photo.

This battle is decided.This battle deterred all countries, and the prestige of the Chinese Dynasty spread far and wide.

Not only the land of Zhaowu's nine surnames on the Congling Ridge was fully incorporated into the territory of the Chinese Empire, but even the [-]-mile area in the Dashi territory with the Huoxun Kingdom as the baseline was also incorporated into the territory of the Chinese Empire.

Zhang Xun is already thinking about it, and he is going to write a proposal to the emperor to radiate the surrounding area with Huoxun country as the center, set up military towns, build countless forts and military facilities, concentrate Anxi's military forces here, defend the border, and manage strategically including the Western Regions Anxi's huge territory in the sense of the big concept on the front line of Huoxun Kingdom, Beiting, Tuqishi's old place, Ge Luolu's old place, Zhaowu's nine surnames and Huoxun country.

Anxi can be listed as an important town in the military sense.Taking the three lines from Huoxunguo to Zhaowu's nine surnames, from Anxi to Beiting, and from Beiting to Geluolu as the border defense line, station heavy troops, and shift the focus of imperial defense from Qiuci and Beiting to the outside, and move Xi'an Wa City, Harrow City where Tuqishi was formerly located, Zhijie City where the Ge Luolu tribe was located, Tocharo King City, and Zhaowu City were constructed as a military city with military defense as its main function.

In fact, Zhang Xun's suggestion was later adopted by the court.The above five cities became the new Anxi five towns.Later, the Shenwu City of Tubo was included and called the Northwest Six Towns.

Zhang Xuan's thinking is very clear, that is, to consolidate the territory he has acquired and not allow any mistakes.With the stability of the domestic political situation, the court troops gradually shifted to border defense. As for the inland roads, there is no need to raise so many soldiers and horses.

The state apparatus is for external defense, and internally, an appropriate amount is enough.

In the first battle of Huoxun Kingdom, Dashi was wiped out with 20 troops, the national strength was seriously injured, and the domestic dignitaries were in chaos.Under the pressure of the domestic dignitaries, the Caliphate beheaded the Prime Minister Abul who had fled back to the Caliphate, and then sent a mission to Khiva City to conduct peace negotiations with the Chinese Dynasty.

It is inevitable and necessary to negotiate and clean up the mess after the war.

The two basic principles that Zhang Xuan gave Zhang Xun were: first, the land already occupied would not be returned even an inch, and with the city of Khiva as a round point, a radius of two thousand miles would be included in the imperial court’s territory, and the border guards would retreat; second, The two countries opened up the commercial ban, launched trade between the East and the West, and signed a treaty. Whether it is peace or war, merchants of the two countries are not allowed to be hurt.

Negotiations were of course very intense.For their own benefit, the big cannibals kept making various demands and making concessions. Under Zhang Xun's tough attitude, they finally reached a consensus.

In a word, it is to legalize the land occupied by the Chinese dynasty and then promote trade.This is good for both countries.

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Zhongjing City.

Great meeting.

Although the emperor is absent, court meetings are essential to maintain the operation of an empire.However, Chen Xilie, the chief minister, presided over the meeting, followed by Yan Zhenqing.

Because many courtiers and vassals of Li Tan rebelled and fled from Zhongjing, there were fewer people in the court and some official positions were vacant. Chen Xilie and Yan Zhenqing discussed it and decided to maintain the status quo temporarily until the emperor returned to Beijing.

The news that the emperor was safe and sound, although Yan Zhenqing didn't utter a word, but Chen Xilie is such a sophisticated person, he already guessed the result, and the two of them just tacitly agreed.

Chen Xilie and Yan Zhenqing originally thought that the situation was under control and there would be no more troubles.But unexpectedly, Yang Guozhong took the lead in launching the attack.

Yang Guozhong and Yang Qi, two important ministers, contacted more than a dozen ministers in the court and wrote a joint letter to persuade them to advance, saying that they would support the little prince Zhang Qian as the emperor, and then the emperor's uncles Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao would supervise the country.

Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao took advantage of the situation and stood up.

The faces of Chen Xilie and Yan Zhenqing changed. These two people have different identities. They are the elders of the emperor and the county kings in the royal family. They should not be too negligent.

Yang Guozhong and others were beating the side drums on the court hall to help the battle, Zhang Jiuming pretended to be indifferent and said, "Chen Xiang, Lord Yan, all the ministers, this king is your majesty's uncle, and your majesty has encountered an accident, but the court cannot be left alone for a day." , Otherwise, disaster will happen. Li Tan's rebellion is an example. Therefore, the two kings discussed again and again and decided to elect Zhang Qian as emperor to stabilize the situation in the world."

"I don't know if Chen Xiang and Master Yan think so?"

Zhang Jiuming looked aggressively at Chen Xilie and Yan Zhenqing.

"This...His Royal Highness, the old minister thinks that the matter of His Majesty has not yet been settled, should we wait for Guo Ziyi to return to Beijing?" Chen Xilie replied in embarrassment.

"Your Majesty has passed away, and the whole country is mourning. Guo Ziyi concealed it and did not report it. This is a serious crime. And the army is moving slowly. If Guo Ziyi's squadron returns to the court, I don't know how long it will be!" Zhang Jiugao sneered, "We are the emperor's uncle, and we are in danger in the country. At this moment, I made this decision."

"Prince Zhang Gan is the son of His Majesty and the Empress. It is only natural for him to succeed to the throne. Who in the world would dare to disobey?" Together, Wang wrote a letter to support Zhang Qian as emperor!"

Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao sang together, and many ministers fell silent.The two are the emperor's uncles, and the surname of Zhang is after all in this world. It's not too outrageous for them to do so.It's just that everyone knew in their hearts that the two of them stood up at this time and colluded with Yang Guozhong and Yang Qi, and the real conspiracy was probably the power in their own hands.

Those who stabilize the country and the country are just boring fig leafs.

Chen Xilie was speechless.In fact, he is an old fritter in the court, and he has his own words to deal with Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao, but he is too tactful, unwilling to offend the two emperor uncles, and leave troubles for his descendants.

So I fell silent.

Yan Zhenqing frowned and said, "My lords, don't say that Your Majesty is safe and sound. Even if something unexpected happened to Your Majesty, it is really inappropriate to rush the little prince to the throne without taking the salute. It is a great disrespect to Your Majesty."

"Follow the power in a hurry, and act according to expediency." Zhang Jiugao said indifferently, "Master Yan refuses to support the little prince to ascend the throne. Could it be that he has other plans?"

Zhang Jiugao's words were understated and he threw a big hat of Shanggang Online.Yan Zhenqing's complexion changed, a trace of cold sweat leaked from his forehead, and he said angrily, "I am loyal to His Majesty and have no second thoughts. What the emperor uncle said, is it not a crime you want to impose?"

"Then what are you going to do? Why do you insist on contradicting this king and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty?" Zhang Jiuming stepped forward and reprimanded him sharply.

"Forget it, your own opinion is harmless. Everyone, please follow me into the palace to meet the empress and empress dowager, and ask the little prince to ascend the throne and proclaim you emperor to appease the community!" Zhang Jiuming shouted loudly, waved his hands, and went first.

Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao strode forward, Yang Guozhong and Yang Kai followed with smiles.Immediately, many courtiers followed in silence.

Yan Zhenqing was furious and anxious, and couldn't help shouting angrily, "You guys forced the palace without authorization, it's a big treason, even if I lose this life, I won't allow you to act recklessly!"

Yan Zhenqing suddenly clapped her hands.

Outside the hall, a group of sturdy soldiers suddenly rushed in, blocking the way of Zhang Jiuming and others.

Zhang Jiuming turned his head and glared at Yan Zhenqing, raised his hand and reprimanded, "Yan Zhenqing, you are so courageous! How dare you use armored soldiers to threaten the king and the court ministers, you are a capital crime!"

"This king can't get around you!"

A layer of cold sweat broke out on Yan Zhenqing's forehead.

He knew that no matter what, he had offended Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao.In the end, even if the emperor came back to calm down the turmoil, he could not do anything to these two emperor uncles and make Yan Zhenqing a villain for nothing.

But even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, Yan Zhenqing can't let Zhang Jiuming and others succeed.The emperor is still alive, so the courtiers support the little prince as emperor, wouldn't it be a big joke!If it is spread out, where is the majesty of the emperor? !

Yan Zhenqing couldn't help but glanced at Chen Xilie, and secretly scolded the old fox.When the critical moment came, the old fox kept silent and became a good old man.

Sensing Yan Zhenqing's angry gaze, the corner of Chen Xilie's mouth twitched. He knew that if he waited for the emperor to return, he would lose points.So he finally took a step forward and said, "Young King Qinghe, even if you want to support the little prince as emperor, at this court meeting, you need to reach a consensus between the civil and military officials of the court. Care about, care about in the long run!"

Care about the fart!Zhang Jiuming cursed secretly in his heart, but smiled faintly at Chen Xilie, "Courtesy cannot be revoked, of course it cannot be taken lightly. This king thinks that the little prince's enthronement must be confirmed first, and then the enthronement ceremony will be announced to the world according to the etiquette system!"

Brothers Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao were relatively low-key before, but now they are aggressive and domineering, which surprised Chen Xilie.It's just that he can't make any concessions on this matter.

"I still need to consult the empress dowager and empress empress again, two uncles, don't be too hasty!" Chen Xilie was just a procrastination formula. If you procrastinate, everything will disappear when the emperor returns to Beijing.

Zhang Jiugao waved his hands impatiently, "I and all my lords will go to see the empress dowager and the empress—you wait for the guards, get out of the way quickly, or I will punish you for treason!"

All the soldiers could not help but retreat back in fear.These two people in front of them are the emperor's uncles. They saw with their own eyes that even Chen Xilie and Yan Zhenqing were helpless against their actions, let alone these little pawns in the army.

Seeing the soldiers retreating slowly, Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao coughed twice triumphantly, and looked back at the crowd behind them, saying, "My lords, follow me to the central palace to see the empress dowager and empress empress, and please support the little prince Zhang Qian as the emperor." .”

"At this time of national calamity, we must not hesitate!"

Everyone came out slowly, and just about to leave the hall, they heard a clear and magnetic male voice from outside the hall: "You two emperors, where do you want to go?"

When this remark spread into the palace, almost all the courtiers were shocked and stunned.

This voice is too familiar, it is the voice of the emperor!
Yan Zhenqing and Chen Xilie were ecstatic that the emperor had finally returned, at the most critical moment when he was most needed to show his face.In fact, it is not certain, with the inscrutable nature of the emperor, who knows if the emperor has returned to Beijing long ago, and has been hiding his whereabouts and observing secretly.

Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao's shoulders trembled, and the courtiers heard the emperor's movement. As the emperor's uncle, how could they not hear it.For a while, the two stood there awkwardly, a little absent-minded.

It was so sudden...how could it be?This means...their brains are a little insufficient.

While speaking, there were powerful footsteps outside the hall.

The emperor was wearing a bright yellow emperor casual robe, without a crown, holding a sword, walking in with his head held high, and his steps were steady.And behind him, the imperial concubine Guo Fu was dressed in armor and looked heroic.Further behind was the emperor's guards, who were as tough and ferocious as the door gods of the Black Tower——Eighteen Iron Guards.

The Eighteen Iron Guards held a sharp Mo Dao and entered the palace persistently with weapons, full of murderous aura.

Chen Xilie and Yan Zhenqing were the first to react, and immediately knelt down on the ground and shouted, "Chen Xilie and Yan Zhenqing, I pay my respects to Your Majesty. Long live my emperor!"

Immediately, all the ministers woke up suddenly, and immediately knelt down on the spot with a thud, shouting long live.

Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao hesitated for a moment, and they also stood at the same place and bowed down respectively, but they just bowed down because they were elders.

Zhang Xuan glanced at the two of them coldly, and strode away.

After this trial, he finally understood why the emperor's family had no family.The so-called family affection is worthless in the face of power.

Zhang Xuan walked up to his emperor's throne with his head held high, and smiled indifferently, "Everyone loves you."

After everyone got up in a panic and stood in line in order, Zhang Xuan stared at Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao and said indifferently, "You two emperor uncles, I am still alive, and you are so anxious to make Gan'er the emperor, let me be the emperor." I'm so disappointed."

Zhang Xuan's voice was very cold, Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao's heart skipped a beat, they lowered their heads and dared not say anything.It's just a drum in my heart, I don't know how the emperor will deal with them.

(End of this chapter)