The king of Linzi Xiangju drove lightly, with a group of ministers and dozens of generals under him, and fled from the camp in a hurry from the small road and headed for Linzi.

Behind them, the entire Wujiang camp was already burning and falling in flames.

Linzi Wang Xiangju looked back and saw the fall of the camp, his heart palpitated, and he couldn't help but feel sad from his heart.

"This king and all the princes joined forces to raise troops, and 500,000 troops were stationed in Wujiang, but they ended up in such a bleak end!"

Xiang Ju lost his voice and howled in pain.

What worries him even more is that after he goes back... What should I do?

Linzi is weak and weak, how can it be the opponent of the imperial court.

A group of dozens of them were unfamiliar with the road conditions on the path, scurrying blindly like headless flies, and had not escaped for more than ten miles, but they saw a large group of horses' hooves behind them.

"Quick, don't let Linzi Wang Xiang Ju escape!"

"There is an order from the imperial court to kill a traitor king and make him a marquis!"

"Kill the traitor king and surrender to the court, but you can't die!"

Hundreds of musketeers shouted with joy when they saw their carriage.

The monarchs and ministers did not expect that the court musketeers were too eager to chase and kill, and they suddenly felt that a catastrophe was approaching and they were cornered.

Linzi Wang Xiangju saw the pupils of a figure in the distance and ran towards them, frightened and frightened.

The ministers looked at each other, felt their scalps tingle, and felt cold air all over their bodies.

"Let's throw ourselves into the river!"

"This water... It's too cool! ”

"It's better to...."

The ministers had a heart in their hearts and looked at Xiang Ju.

"It's better to...."

The generals also had a tacit understanding and looked at Xiang Ju.

King Xiang Ju of Linzi looked at the ministers of civil and military affairs in horror.

"Poof!"

Xiang Ju's head fell to the ground.

The ministers and generals turned around and knelt on the path, offering the head of the rebel Xiang Drama to welcome the arrival of the imperial army.

...

In the evening.

Chu Tianxiu, Li Yu, and a group of generals of the imperial court walked into the Wujiang camp.

The traitor will die!

All the princes and kings knew that their death was coming, and none of them remained in this Wujiang camp.

However, the civil ministers and military generals who surrendered still had a way to live, and the number of them was as large as hemp, and they knelt down in the camp to welcome a group of court generals such as Xiao Duhou.

Although after defeat, their fate will also be tragic.

But as long as you can escape with your life, it is acceptable to return to your hometown to work as a farmer.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this marquis has written to the imperial court, except for the first evil mastermind, the rest of the co-followers who surrender on the battlefield can be spared from death. You may stay for the feast, and after tonight, go back to your hometown. ”

Chu Tianxiu looked at the generals and said.

"Xie Xiaoduhou!"

"Thank you for your kindness!"

The rebel ministers and generals were ecstatic and bowed down one after another.

The camp soon started a night banquet to celebrate this great victory.

The Wujiang camp fell, and the allied army of 500,000 princes was wiped out.

This means that the princes and kings of Jiangbei will no longer be in the climate, and even if there are a few three-legged cats left, they are just dying and struggling.

There is no need for Chu Tianxiu to do it himself, just send the imperial generals to clean them up.

....

"Good news!"

"Good News ——!"

"The Marquis of Xiao Duan led a new army of muskets and artillery to break through the Wujiang camp, and the coalition of 500,000 princes was defeated. The princes and kings of the Ten Roads killed themselves in Wujiang and died in defeat. There are countless returnees! ”

"The imperial court promulgated the "Decree on Cutting Domains"! All the ten-way vassal states that participated in the rebellion will immediately revoke the feudal state, set up counties, and put them under the direct jurisdiction of my Great Chu court! ”

"The vassal states that did not participate in the rebellion will remain as they are."

When the news reached the imperial capital of Jinling, the entire Jinling City was boiling.

"Da Chu Di Daily" reacted the fastest, hurriedly brushed up the latest battle report, and sold it desperately in the city.

The gentlemen and nobles of the gate lords all rushed to buy the newspaper and have a glimpse.

"A generation of war gods, a new generation of war gods! ~ There was Li Rong, the former lieutenant, who guarded the frontier and deterred the Huns. Later, Chu Tianxiu, the Marquis of Xiaodu, quelled the rebellion of the princes and made immortal achievements! ”

The old decay in the city trembled with excitement one by one.

Tea houses, wine shops, and the people are all excitedly spreading the news.

This great victory of the Wujiang camp laid the foundation for peace in the Central Plains of Jiangbei in one fell swoop. All the princes were stunned, and those who did not participate in the rebellion would never dare to make another attempt.

...

Palace.

The atmosphere was solemn.

The Imperial Forest Army is strictly guarded at all gates of the palace, and there is no one to do it, and no one is allowed to enter the palace unless it is edicted.

"What's going on in the palace?"

Kong Hanyou held the good news of the Wujiang camp and wanted to enter the palace to discuss with the emperor about dealing with the rebellion of the vassal states. But he was blocked from the palace gate, unable to enter the palace to report the good news, and couldn't help glaring angrily at the eunuchs outside the palace gate.

"Master Kong, there is a big incident in the palace, and it is not the order of the emperor or the queen mother, and you are not allowed to enter or leave."

Cai and the eunuch bowed in a low voice.

"What happened?"

Kong Hanyou asked.

Cai and the big eunuch shook their heads, they were forced to be anxious, and they could only reveal a little bit of tone, "Prime Minister, two months ago, the emperor was injured in the Qinhuai River, and he recovered a little after recuperation, so it was not a serious illness.

It's just that the emperor didn't care, and he supported the court every day for the past two months, and he didn't rest in the palace. A month ago, he forcibly went out to Danyang City in person, worked hard and ran around, and after returning to the palace, he felt unwell, which became more and more serious in the past few days, often fainting and not waking up, and occasionally waking up and being confused. Fear.... I'm afraid..."

As he spoke, Cai and the big eunuch had tears in their eyes, quite sad. He has accompanied the Holy Driver for decades since he was a child, and his relationship with the emperor is extremely deep.

"In the palace, who is around the emperor?"

Kong Hanyou's eyes were awe-inspiring and he said in a low voice.

"Empress Dowager Shen, Empress Cui, and the crown prince are all here, and the imperial physician Ling Song Yi has been with the emperor and personally taken care of him.

It's just that the queen mother said that before the emperor wakes up, the ministers of civil and military affairs are not allowed to enter the palace. The old slave is just conveying the will of the queen mother, and you will not enter the palace to see the emperor for the time being. ”

Cai and the great eunuch wiped away their tears and hurriedly said.

When Kong Hanyou heard this, he couldn't help but become even more worried.

The queen mother, the queen, and the crown prince are all here, which shows that the emperor's illness is quite serious.

However, Empress Dowager Shen is sophisticated, has experienced the political changes of the Great Chu Dynasty, and has seen countless winds and waves. With the Empress Dowager Shen here, there is no need to worry about the overturning of the government.

"The emperor is seriously ill, and as the prime minister, he should personally guard the emperor's car. Please ask Lord Cai to see the Empress Dowager Shen, and be sure to allow the three princes and nine ministers to enter the palace together to accompany the holy driver. ”

Kong Hanyou said in a deep voice.

"Empress Dowager Shen is not allowed, she is also worried that some of your foreign ministers will be dissatisfied with the crown prince and interfere with the inheritance of the imperial throne..... After all, this is a family affair of the Son of Heaven. The queen mother wants to ensure that the crown prince succeeds to the throne, and she doesn't want any foreign ministers to take advantage of the internal and external turmoil to interfere in this matter and prevent the crown prince from succeeding to the throne. ”

"Huh, family affairs? The Queen Mother is confused! Imperial inheritance, this is a matter of the world. Besides, in case the saint dies, Prince Xiang Tiange is young and inexperienced, and he needs to assist the minister! The three princes and the nine kings, how can they not be around the holy car!

If the emperor can wake up, he must appoint a minister to take care of his life in time to entrust him with state affairs and assist the prince!

Lord Cai, you immediately go and tell the Empress Dowager Shen, I will wait for the three princes and nine kings, and I will enter the palace to accompany the holy driver! Ensuring that the crown prince ascends the throne is a state affair, not a matter for the Xiang family and the queen mother! ”

Kong Hanyou turned around and left, and went back to gather all the ministers of the three princes and nine kings to enter the palace together.

"This.... Okay, the old slave went to inform the Queen Mother. ”

Cai He sighed worriedly when he saw Kong Hanyou leaving.

The minister who cares for his life and entrusts the lonely minister, this is a great deal of power. Kong Hanyou, obviously doesn't want Empress Dowager Shen to master all this... There will definitely be another wave of power struggle in the court.

He hurriedly returned to the palace to report to the Empress Dowager Shen.