Emperor Sun made his fortune from scratch

In the main hall, all the palace people were thrown out, and only Jiang Ningxian was sitting on the dragon chair alone, his face full of exhaustion.

Jiang Cheng's body had just been removed, and the blood on the ground had been wiped clean, as if nothing had happened.

Jiang Ningxian has always turned a blind eye to the open and covert struggle between the forces of the DPRK and China, and as long as it is within his control, he can do whatever it takes, and this is an important means to stabilize the imperial power.

But this time, he knew in his heart that he had lost! Jiang Cheng's death was a heavy blow to Jiang Ningxian's prestige.

Jiang Cheng was in the main hall, wantonly attacking Jiang Ningxian, mocking him for not having a benevolent heart and being unworthy of the position of the Son of Heaven. The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, whether they were ministers or military generals, all watched silently from the sidelines, and no one stopped Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Ningxian was frustrated by this, and couldn't help but wonder in his heart, could he really be wrong?

He inadvertently glanced at the heirloom jade seal on the table, which clearly read: Ordered by heaven, he will live forever! Take the heirloom jade

seal in his hand and slowly stroke it.

Jiang Ningxian's originally confused eyes gradually became cold.

No! No, it's not like that! I'm the Son of Heaven, and I'm not wrong. Even if Shu is lost, it is by no means my fault.

As a king, it is natural to use the art of the emperor to stabilize the imperial power. Only when the imperial power is stable, will the world be peaceful.

Jiang Ningxian glanced at the place where Jiang Cheng killed himself just now, and there was no trace of turmoil in his heart.

Call a palace man and ask him to call Tao Hengyu.

After a while, the palace people hurriedly came to report that Tao Hengyu committed suicide by drinking poison shortly after returning home. Before he died, he also left a suicide note, which said that he was ashamed of His Majesty, and he could only apologize for his sins with death.

Jiang Ningxian said secretly: It's really fast. But was all this really planned by Jiang Yan? He thought it was unlikely. Jiang Yan is not so stupid, many people think that Tao Hengyu is Jiang Yan's person, in this case, Jiang Yan can't kill people anymore, but hopes that Tao Hengyu can live.

Jiang Ningxian guessed correctly, not long after retiring from the dynasty, Zhou Zhaopeng immediately asked the people in the mansion to find Tao Hengyu, but unfortunately it was still a step too late.

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At night, in Chen Jin's study.

The housekeeper Lao Huang stood aside and said, "Tao Hengyu's concubine has been dealt with, and she will never be found."

Chen Jin nodded, "That's good."

Lao Huang saw that Chen Jin's face was not very good, and comforted: "Master doesn't need to be too sad, Jiang Cheng died by suicide, and it has nothing to do with the master." And with his character, it is impossible to ascend to the throne. "

That's it!" Chen Jin sighed lightly, "Have you arranged the person to play tomorrow?"

"It has been arranged, and the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites has written a fold and recommended the seventh prince to succeed the crown prince." But I'm still a little worried, can the old man really hide these things from His Majesty?"

"With his suspicion, he will suspect everyone, including me, as well as Liu Zhijie, Zhou Zhaopeng, etc., just muddy the water.

Chen Jin continued: "Che'er is young, far away from the disputes between the government and the opposition, and he is also a son-in-law, there is no reason why the emperor should not make Che'er the crown prince. "

Why did the master tell Liu Zhijie about this in advance?" Lao Huang said puzzled.

"Anyone can tell the truth, but Liu Zhijie will not. Chen Jin's face gradually became solemn, "When Che'er becomes the crown prince, I can also free up my hands and think of solving the affairs of Shudi and Hanzhong." Li Zhao's ambitions are getting bigger and bigger, and even I didn't expect that he would want to annex the Qi State. Chen Jin hoped that Jiang Che would get a complete Qi State in the future, and could not tolerate the existence of the Zhaowu Army.

"Even if Li Zhao takes the land of Shu, it will be difficult to go further. Our Qi country still has a vast territory, with a population of tens of millions, and it is not impossible to recruit a million troops. Outside Jinling City alone, the two major battalions in the north and south had more than 100,000 troops, not including the garrisons in various places. Although the Zhaowu Army has some troubles, it can be solved after all. "

Lao Huang's thoughts are the same as most people. They agreed with Li Zhao's strength, and also agreed that it would be difficult to eliminate the Zhaowu army in a short period of time, but they were equally confident that if the two sides confronted each other for a long time, victory would definitely belong to the Qi State.

"The outcome of a war does not necessarily depend on the number of troops. Chen Jin carefully read the battle reports of Shu and Hanzhong, and in terms of individual combat strength, the Zhaowu army was not inferior to the Qi army.

Lao Huang smiled: "Has the master forgotten Li Zhao's identity, he is not a common man, he is the imperial grandson of Wei."

Chen Jin shook his head slightly, "I know what you want to say, it's useless." Half of Wei's troops were gathered in the Heluo area, ready to deal with the feudal towns in the eastern part of the country at any time, and it was impossible for Wei Emperor Li Kun to send troops to Hanzhong.

"The lord didn't understand what I meant, it is true that the Wei State will not send troops for the time being, but it will not be certain in the future. In addition to Li Kun, Wei also has the crown prince Li You.

Chen Jin's eyes lit up, and after thinking for a while, he said: "This matter is too early, and the most important thing at the moment is to put Che'er in the position of the prince as soon as possible." Che'er is not the crown prince for a day, and I am always uneasy in my heart. The

day after Jiang Cheng's death, a large number of pieces of the new crown prince were promoted, and they flew into Zhongshu Province like snowflakes, and then they were sent to Jiang Ningxian.

After Jiang Ningxian opened it, he saw that the candidate they recommended for the crown prince was either Jiang Yan or Jiang Yu, and only a few people recommended Jiang Che, the seventh prince.

"It's not impossible, it's just ........... Jiang Ningxian muttered to himself, his eyes deep.

"Commanded to go down, and in three days the court will be great. Jiang Ningxian said.

"Yes. The palace people left in a hurry.

Chen Jin was flipping through the documents in Zhongshu Province, and Zhou Zhaopeng, the secretary of the household department, walked in front of him and arched his hand: "I have seen the Zhongshu Order." "

What's the matter?" Chen Jin said lightly.

"May I ask if Zhongshu Ling has time, Xia Guan wants to have a good chat with the adults.

Chen Jin frowned slightly, looked at Zhou Zhaopeng fixedly, and said, "If it is about the candidate for the crown prince, there is no need to say anything more." If you have any words, you can play your majesty.

"His Royal Highness hopes that Zhongshu Ling can do him a favor, and His Royal Highness is willing to leave Jinling and go to Lingnan, and never return to Jinling in this life. Zhou Zhaopeng said expressionlessly.

Chen Jin was surprised in his heart, a little unconvinced, "You and the concubine are really willing?"

"He has made up his mind, and I have nothing to do."

"This matter is not easy, it depends on His Majesty's mind.

"I believe that there must be a way for the Chinese Book Order, and besides, it .......... Zhou Zhaopeng's expression was strange, "If His Royal Highness is not in the court, it will not be a bad thing for the Seventh Prince."

Chen Jin's pupils shrank, and he said slowly: "Three days later, if Che'er becomes the prince, I will think about promoting this matter." "

Thank you for the order, and the official will leave.

Looking at the back of Zhou Zhaopeng leaving, a cold light flashed in Chen Jin's eyes.