Last night, the autumn wind rose, and the golden leaves fell all over the streets and alleys of Chang'an, adding a lot of solemn atmosphere. The messengers and ministers who came from Langya County in the East China Sea came separately in a short period of time.

Among the ministers left behind, many people knew that Emperor Liu Che was sick and went out to tour the world, and they also knew that one of the purposes of his tour was to go to the East China Sea to find cure. They thought that it was possible that His Majesty the Emperor would return in vain and gain nothing. But what they didn't expect was that their emperor would die outside and never return to Chang'an.

Listening to the messenger who came back to report the emperor's death, there was a moment of silence in the hall. The news came too suddenly, shocked, panicked, and overwhelmed...... All sorts of emotions came to everyone's face. Even those Yulin Army guards stopped their actions to drive away the ministers, and looked at the crown prince Liu Ju a little sluggishly, not knowing what to do next.

The prince's face was a little pale. He took a step back and grabbed the back of the dragon chair tightly with his hand, and it was strange that at this moment there was a great sadness in his heart, and there was another relief.

The father who had ruled the world for decades was finally dead. It was a majestic emperor, but also an indifferent father. Sometimes Liu Ju recalled that the emperor's love for him when he was a child was so precious. However, in the nearly twenty years since he was made the crown prince, that kind of warmth has never appeared again.

Moreover, the emperor bears unshirkable responsibility for the snub of the queen mother and what happened to Yuan Zhao, which made the crown prince Liu Ju secretly have a deep resentment. Now, when the news of the emperor's death came, he couldn't tell what he was feeling.

Messy cries began to sound, whether it was true or false, the death of the emperor, as a courtier, tears were indispensable. Soon, there was a cry from top to bottom of the hall, and many people grabbed the ground with their heads and began to perform in grief.

In such an atmosphere, Dongfang Shuo quietly raised his head and motioned to Park Yongyeol, who was standing on the steps, to help the prince to sit down on the seat and take good care of him. Because he had just secretly observed, he had found some unusual signs, which made him feel uneasy and vigilant.

Since Yuan Zhao and Wei Qing had accidents not long ago, Dongfang Shuo has felt very worried. Although he did not know what the emperor's purpose was in doing this, there was no doubt that it was a serious weakening of the prince's power. If the emperor had any other thoughts on the matter of the prince, it would be difficult for them to fight against the forces that the crown prince had always been at odds with.

Now, when the emperor died suddenly, Dongfang Shuo and the ministers who supported the crown prince felt both joy and sorrow. On the good side, of course, the crown prince Liu Ju may be able to ascend to the throne of Hanyuan Hall as the heir to the throne immediately, and become the new emperor logically. On the worrying side, there are bound to be some ill-intentioned people who are unwilling, and may take the opportunity to cause trouble and make some trouble.

Dongfang Shuo had a sad look on his face, but he was thinking quickly about the various situations that might happen next. He was about to quietly discuss a few words with Sima Xiangru and others, but suddenly heard someone talking.

"Prince, ministers, the death of Your Majesty is a great misfortune for the country! At this critical time, and stop grieving, there are two important things to do quickly. ”

When everyone looked up, they saw Shang Shuling Liu Quyak stand up, wipe away the old tears on his face, and take out the style of staying in power.

"Lord Shang Shuling, please preside over the overall situation, what do you command? Can be arranged as soon as possible. ”

At the signal of his gaze, someone immediately answered and asked for instructions. Liu Quyak nodded with satisfaction, he glanced at the prince and continued.

"The old man is entrusted by His Majesty the Emperor, so it is naturally incumbent on him. First of all, we must immediately send important ministers to set off from Chang'an to welcome His Majesty's car back, and I think this matter will be handled by Dazongzheng. ”

Liu Buzhi nodded without hesitation. He is one of the people who knows the most about this plan, and when he goes to meet outside Chang'an City, he can naturally make a lot of arrangements in advance.

"One of the most important things is that the situation in Chang'an must not be turbulent. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately dispatch the garrisons of the southern and northern battalions guarding Chang'an into the city to assist in guarding the nine gates to prevent accidents. ”

After finishing speaking, this great Han Shangshuling, who regarded himself as an old minister of the clan, did not wait for others to express his opinion at all, and directly ordered people to act separately.

"Wait! The nine gates of Chang'an City have their own guards, so why do you need to send troops outside the city? Shang Shuling is so self-authorized, what is his intention! ”

Taizhong Doctor Sima Xiangru knew all about the military affairs, and as soon as he heard that the army was going to be mobilized, he immediately noticed the strangeness. Therefore, immediately stand up and try to stop it.

Liu Quyak just snorted quietly. Then he casually lengthened his tone and said, "Doctor Sima, you are too much to manage!" Before the emperor left, he personally entrusted him with Chang'an...... In this extraordinary period, if anything unexpected happens and endangers the country, the old man will be to blame! Why, do you guarantee that nothing will go wrong? ”

Sima Xiangru wanted to say more, but Dongfang Shuo glanced at him and said in a low voice, "Don't entangle with these old guys anymore." The top priority is to quickly establish the status of the new crown prince! As for the rest, more on that later. The transfer of troops is not in Chang'an, who dares to send troops privately to the generals of the southern and northern battalions? This is a heinous crime. ”

Sima Xiangru was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that the tiger talisman had always been personally controlled and carried by the emperor, and now it should be where the emperor is thousands of miles away. Dongfang Shuo was right, without the Tiger Talisman, even if Liu Quyak went to the camp outside the city in person, it was expected that no one would dare to listen to his words and use the sword soldiers.

However, a wise man will make a mistake if he thinks a thousand times. This time they were wrong. It is precisely because of this fatal negligence that in the subsequent turmoil in Chang'an, the crown prince Liu Ju and them will fall into the most dangerous situation.

Liu Quyak's cloudy eyes concealed a murder knife, which became extremely cold at the moment. No one would have thought that the tiger talisman in the emperor's hand had been teleported thousands of miles into his hands a few days ago. The sons and daughters of the clans who hold the military power in the southern and northern battalions have already secretly communicated the news and are ready to be on call at any time!

The day the news of the emperor's death arrived, it was the time when they marched into Chang'an!

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, ministers, please put an end to your grief for the time being. The first emperor unfortunately passed away, and the country died. However, the country cannot be without a monarch for a day, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the queen's concubine, and the first emperor has been the prince for many years, which is known all over the world...... Before waiting for the coffin of the first emperor to return to Chang'an, it is advisable to ascend the throne as soon as possible to calm the hearts of the people! Therefore, the minister Dongfang Shuo respectfully asked the prince to ascend the throne on the same day and inherit the unification! ”

On the Hanyuan Palace, Dongfang Shuo, who was the imperial historian at the time, bowed down first, and finally said the words of asking the new monarch to succeed to the throne. Subsequently, the supporters of the crown prince, who had already received his instructions, came out together and expressed their attitudes.

"The minister Sima Xiangru respectfully asks the prince to inherit the ...... of the country!"

"Old minister Si Nong Shikuan, please ask the prince to succeed to the throne!"

"The ministers respectfully invite the prince to ......!"

Almost half of the civil and military officials made their attitude clear at the first time, and the Hanyuan Hall bowed down. The crown prince Liu Ju has always been benevolent and filial, and in addition to the officials who are loyal to him, he also has the permission of many upright scholars. Therefore, he is expected to be a good candidate for Renjun.

Although the prince was sad and depressed, he also knew the importance of state affairs. Since he is the heir to the throne who has been established by the emperor for a long time, when this day really comes, the first thing to do is to shoulder the responsibility that should be shouldered. The stability of the world is more important than any personal emotion!

Standing on the top of the golden steps of the Nine Dragons, looking at the dragon chair that symbolized supreme power in front of him, the crown prince Liu Ju wiped away the tears on his face, and what he felt in his heart was not thousands of glory, but the heaviness of responsibility. He turned around slowly, wanting to say something, but suddenly felt as if several cold eyes were staring at him. When he looked up, the dozens of courtiers who were standing still looked blank, and there was a faint hostility.

"Lord Shang Shuling! What are you trying to do here? ”

Dongfang Shuo, who was aware of the abnormality behind him, straightened up and looked at these people who were standing and not worshipping led by Liu Quyak, and there was a flash of anger in his eyes. Today, if anyone really dares to obstruct such a major matter as the succession of the crown prince, he will fight to the end.

"It's very simple, we don't agree with the crown prince inheriting the throne!"

The voice of Liu Quyak, the Marquis of Zhongshan, was a little old, but it was very resolute and powerful, and everyone in the Hanyuan Hall could hear it clearly. In an instant, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Dongfang Shuo was shocked in his heart, and a bad premonition began to rise. Blatantly saying such a thing, the old guy is crazy......?!

"Marquis of Zhongshan! Do you want to rebel? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince succeeded to the throne as the new monarch, which is the desire of the people. When will it be your turn to agree or disagree? Don't rely on the old and sell the old ...... here! ”

The vigorous Captain Si Li, the final army, couldn't help it for a long time, and scolded with a halberd. However, in the face of his loud accusation, Liu Quyak raised his head and glanced out of the hall, and couldn't help but sneer.

"Young man, you are wrong! The succession of the new monarch is related to the rise and fall of the Han River. This is not as simple as wanting to support the crown prince, and it is not a matter of disagreeing with us...... Everything should be subject to the edict of His Majesty the Emperor! ”

"The Emperor's Edict? Then you don't need to ask, it must be the posthumous order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to inherit the unification! ”

Not necessarily! Maybe the edict is coming soon, and the old man advises you to listen to it clearly. ”

Liu Quyak raised his head arrogantly, as if he didn't bother to argue with the final army anymore, and everywhere he looked, there were Yulin Jun and eunuchs wearing plain robes and armor protecting the minister of the herald and crossed the door of the main hall and entered the Hanyuan Palace.

"The edict of the first emperor is here, and the ministers are ...... obey the edict!"

The voice of the minister who came thousands of miles with that edict was loud, and word by word reached everyone's ears. Before they could finish listening, many people were already panicked, and there was chaos in the temple.

The wind swept the leaves, the city was full of armor, and the sound of killing ......!