That night, a lot happened in Chang'an.

When the twilight has fallen, the night wind suddenly rises, blowing away the clouds, revealing a long-lost sky full of stars. And the moon, surrounded by a reddish halo, also hung in the sky. Looking at the past from afar, one feels a heavy sense of depression for no reason.

According to legend, such a celestial statue is called "Bloody Moon". A great omen to the Lord! Many people in Chang'an can't help but pray secretly in their homes, hoping that nothing bad will happen.

However, what is due will come eventually. No one has the power to dictate what is destined to happen. The sudden turn of events erupted shortly after nightfall.

The soldiers and horses of the Nine Gates Patrol City and the Chang'an Mansion acted together to arrest the imperial court prisoners, which was originally an irresistible and majestic action. However, they did not expect that the situation they were about to encounter was the beginning of a life-and-death crisis.

Shixia, the general of the Nine Gates, commanded more than 1,000 soldiers, plus all the men and horses of the Chang'an Mansion, a total of nearly 1,200 people. With such a military force, it is enough to capture anyone in Chang'an City.

In Shi Xia's eyes, it doesn't matter what kind of royal family's marquis he is! Now that there is conclusive evidence that the murderer of the final army is hiding in the mansion of the Marquis of Yingchuan, no matter what the identity of the other party is, he also has the responsibility to go there and bring the murderer to justice.

The final army case is a matter of great importance. Needless to say, the complicated relationship behind him is just that His Majesty the Emperor personally ordered him to be arrested, and the murderer must be caught in the shortest possible time and the investigation will be revealed.

Therefore, when Shi Xia, the general of the Nine Gates who led all the men, commanded the siege of the Yingchuan Marquis Mansion, he did not realize what was waiting for him.

and worked hard to follow Ren Kuan, who came with Chang'an, although he had long known that these clan forces led by Liu Zezhi, the Marquis of Yingchuan, were not good, but he didn't think about it further. In his opinion, although the clan forces, whose interests have been greatly damaged in recent years, often take the opportunity to stir up trouble and engage in some things that make things out of nothing and accuse Sang and scold Huai, this is nothing more. Even if they are not satisfied with what the emperor has done, they will never dare to rebel!

This is Ren Kuan's judgment after hearing the identities of the two murderers. I heard that those two guys, one is the son of Yan Wangdan, and the other is the son of Guangling Wang Xu. In order to quickly find the murderer this time, Ren Kuan did not hesitate to personally invite the power of the Ji family. And they didn't disappoint him, Mingyue Tower's power was black and white, and his magical powers were vast, Ren Kuan believed that they would never be mistaken.

Now it seems that things have become clear. These two down-and-out princes resented that the army went to Xizhou at the end of the year and forced their father to death as the envoy of the Son of Heaven. So they held a grudge to this day, and finally found an opportunity to assassinate outside the city. And Liu Zezhi, the Marquis of Yingchuan, as the leader of the clan forces, provided them with a hiding place and shelter. As for whether there is an element of his mastermind in this, there is no evidence yet, but it is not certain.

Since he was going to the Yingchuan Marquis Mansion to arrest people, a fierce dispute was inevitable. But whether it is Shi Xia or Ren Kuan, they all think that in the face of strong pressure, Liu Zezhi, the Marquis of Yingchuan, will hand over people sooner or later. After all, this is the emperor's personal will, and if the will is not obeyed, it really is

It's a big rebellion, it's a conspiracy!

However, the young hot-blooded general and the loyal Chang'an Ling were wrong. They miscalculated the choice of human nature in the face of great interests, and also miscalculated the cause and effect of the whole thing. And on this night of Chang'an, this kind of mistake is enough to be fatal!

The light on the torch illuminated the gate of the Yingchuan Marquis' Mansion. A sergeant walked up the steps, banged on the big brass ring on the door, and shouted for people to come out and talk back.

It's a little strange that the Yingchuan Marquis Mansion, which was lively in the past, seems unusually quiet. The vermilion gate reflected the light of the torches, and it was a little hideous in the night, like a life-devouring beast, opening its bloody mouth.

In the hazy moonlight, the people outside could not see it, and the Yingchuan Marquis Mansion, which was separated by a wall, had already been fully armoured. Long knives and halberds, crossbow and arrow suspensions!

After hearing the news, the people who had been discussing here for several days finally stopped for the time being. Many took a long breath to calm the excitement in their hearts. It's finally time to begin! Regardless of success or failure, as long as you take this step, there is no turning back.

Glancing at the enthusiasm on the faces of many young juniors, Liu Zezhi, the Marquis of Yingchuan, also took a deep breath. The so-called times create heroes! Today's Chang'an night, it is finally his turn to wave his hand and arrive at the country!

"I've said everything I need to say. I think you all get it! ”

The main figures of the clan forces gathered at the foot of the hall of the Hou Mansion all nodded their heads. The stakes have been discussed countless times. At this moment, the arrow is on the bow and has to be sent. And no one wants to regret it.

"I repeat it here. What we are going to do from now on is not for ourselves. It is to maintain the Jiangshan Sheji left by Emperor Gaozu. It is also for the sake of the descendants of the royal family...... When there is no queen today. If he wants to inherit orthodoxy as the heir of the eldest princess, this is something that all of us in the clan will never accept! The inheritance of the emperor's throne has its own rules set by Emperor Gaozu. How can you give and receive privately? Hum! Changping Hou Weiqing has just died in Yumen Pass, and Wei's is no longer enough. In this case, the responsibility of assisting the emperor is incumbent upon all of us in the imperial clan. ”

As soon as the Marquis of Yingchuan stretched out his hand, someone handed him his sword and cloak. When he was young, he was also a figure of both civil and military. Although he is a little older now, he can still dance with a sword and draw a bow, and his courage is not as bad as it was back then. At this critical moment, he should personally put on the battle to lead this war.

In just a few days, the number of armed men they secretly assembled has reached nearly three or four thousand. Most of them are the dead soldiers and guards in the palace raised by the various clans, plus some peripheral forces scattered in the market. When they gather together, although not as good as the elite army. But in this Chang'an City, what you want to do is already a terrifying force.

In fact, even most of them in these clans did not expect that their power was already so powerful. Moreover, Liu Zezhi has already revealed another top-secret news to them, if it is launched, they will have more powerful foreign aid. Therefore, when I heard Yingchuan Hou's inspiring speech, I couldn't help but feel a lot of confidence. Suddenly I felt the infinite scenery of the future, waiting not far away.

"Dazongzheng! Other words

Needless to say. Although Wei Qing is dead, Yuan Zhao is still there! I heard that he had left Yumen Pass and came to Chang'an...... In any case, we have to take control of the big picture before he returns. As long as today's son is in our hands, even if Yuan is recalled, it is just a dead end. When the time comes, we will kill or chop, is it not up to us to decide? Look no further! Let's get started now. ”

Someone raised their arms and shouted. The courtyard of the Hou Mansion is deep, but he is not afraid of people outside hearing it. Liu Zeyi, the Marquis of Yingchuan, nodded in agreement while putting on soft armor with the help of his attendants. But he finally turned around and asked.

"So, do you have any questions?"

"Da Zongzheng, if we enter Weiyang Palace tonight, how should we treat the Son of Heaven...... This? ”

I heard that someone finally asked this question. Everyone looked up. The emperor in the Weiyang Palace is something they can't get around no matter what. And the operation that is about to begin tonight, all of them who are involved know very well that no matter how righteous and high-sounding it is, it is actually a rebellion! If it succeeds, everything is easy to say. If they fail, then they are rebellious ministers and thieves, not only will everyone be punished, but they will also leave a thousand years of infamy in history. And the life and death of the emperor, no one dares to make decisions without authorization.

"Today's son is the only surviving son of Emperor Wu. During his reign, there was nothing unscrupulous about his virtues. It's just that...... His health is worrying, and we, as old ministers of the clan, have to consider many aspects for the sake of the stability of the country. If he can understand our loyalty, perhaps, in the near future, the day when the centennial celebration of the Han Empire is completed, it will be the time for our Emperor His Majesty to recuperate with peace of mind......! ”

Liu Zezhi, the Marquis of Yingchuan, said these words unabashedly, and the meaning could not be clearer. If the emperor is obedient, then let him become a puppet and live peacefully. If he was obsessed, although this great sect leader did not continue, everyone understood the voice of his words. Since His Majesty the Emperor is not in good health, he may be "killed" at any time! And at that time, he chose a young son in the clan to stand up and repeat the story after the eradication of Zhulu. With these people assisting the government, controlling the court, and holding great power, I have ...... in the world Sure enough, it's the best choice!

Inspired by a brilliant future, no one hesitates in the slightest. The crowd is excited and the fighting spirit is high. After some intense arrangements, the door of the Yingchuan Marquis Mansion was finally opened.

The Marquis of Yingchuan, who walked out of the gate of his Hou Mansion, was surrounded by the guards, and listened to the request of Chang An Ling, who was standing outside the door, with a gloomy face. He couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh, and said coldly.

"You're well informed. Not bad! The two virtuous nephews are in the mansion, but if you want to arrest someone, it is more difficult than ascending to the sky! ”

Looking at the blatant arrogance of this clan marquis, the Nine Gate generals next to him were furious. He shouted.

"If you don't hand over the people, I will raise troops into the house and arrest myself!"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he heard someone above him say with a cruel smile.

"Huh! is so bold that he dares to break into the royal family and search the palace...... The Nine Men Soldiers and Horses are going to make trouble at night! Kill! ”

All of a sudden, flames danced and crossbows rained down! On the long street, ambushes were everywhere, and blood flowed all over the ground.