Li Daliang was shocked and said, "Leave ...... Edict? No way! No way! I watched His Majesty control Bintian, and there was no edict left at all. ”

Ma Zhou rolled his eyes and said, "Of course, Your Majesty didn't leave an edict when he was dying, but what about before?" For example, a year ago, two years ago, or even three or five years ago? You've been staring at Your Majesty all the time? How can you be sure that His Majesty has not left an edict? ”

"Still impossible." Li Daliang shook his head again and again, and said, "Your Majesty's health has always been very good, and now it is the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, and I will not think about what is behind you." ”

Ma Zhou smiled disdainfully and said, "Your Majesty, how can you Li Daliang measure your actions?" To tell you the truth, just five years ago, Your Majesty had already made an edict! ”

"What is written in the edict?"

"Of course, it is to appoint the crown prince Li Zhi as the new emperor."

He said so firmly that Li Daliang already believed it in his heart, and said: "What if there is really that edict?" The above said that the crown prince is the new king. But the problem is that now Li Zhi is no longer the crown prince, and of course the edict cannot be made. ”

Ma Zhou smiled slightly: "You are wrong again." In fact, the edict was clearly written, after His Majesty's death. No matter what the reason for his death was, and no matter what the status of the crown prince Li Zhi was at that time. Even if the crown prince raises an army to kill his father, this throne has to be passed to Li Zhi! ”

Li Daliang said unconvinced: "Isn't this too upside down? How could there be such an edict? ”

"Why not? How heroic was Duke Qi Huan when he was young? In his later years, he favored his ministers, starved himself to death, and was ridiculed by the world. In order to avoid repeating the mistakes of Duke Qi Huan, isn't it reasonable for His Majesty to make such an edict? ”

With the hope of what happened, Li Daliang asked again: "Empty words? Where is this edict? ”

Ma Zhou stretched out his hand from his arms, took out an edict, and said, "This is it." Since the crown prince was deposed, I dare not leave this edict for a while. I didn't expect it to finally come in handy today! ”

Li Daliang stretched out his hand and said, "Show it to me!" ”

"That can't be." Ma Zhou retracted his hand and said, "I can't believe you, it's better to show this edict to others first." You've seen it all, and it's never too late for you to watch it. ”

Immediately, Ma Zhou walked to the group of people who supported Li You, the king of Qi, and gave the edict to a four-rank official and said, "Director Zhang, please take a look." ”

The man took it and looked at it a few times, and then knew that the edict was indeed true, and said, "I didn't expect Your Majesty to be so far-sighted that he would anticipate today's events. Since there is this edict, there is nothing to say, I, Zhang Wende, respectfully obey the edict! ”

After finishing speaking, he picked up the edict with both hands and returned it to Ma Zhou.

Then, after running a few steps, he came to the team that supported Li Zhi.

Ma Zhou showed the edict to others, and all those who read it recognized the edict as true, and followed Zhang Wende's example and changed their position.

It was only then that Guo Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that this bloody battle could not be fought.

In the final analysis, now that Datang is politically clear, the ministers are willing to act according to the rules. Without an edict, the conditions of King Jin and King Qi are almost the same, so they can only fight. But if His Majesty Li Er has an edict, everyone is willing to obey the edict.

Yes, King Jin is indeed unkind to everyone. But what about King Qi? Isn't it the same?

If you don't take advantage of it, who wants to be born and die for King Qi?

Therefore, the key to the matter lies in the authenticity of the edict.

This edict is, of course, true.

Guo Ye remembered that after the death of Empress Changsun and before the Tang army's eastward expedition to Goguryeo, he had a long conversation with His Majesty Li Er.

In this conversation, His Majesty Li Er said that in order to live up to the affection of Empress Changsun, he must ensure that Li Zhi inherits the throne.

To this end, he made two decisions: first, not to use his military power. Second. Give yourself a secret decree - allow yourself to raise troops on the side of the Qing monarch when necessary, and support Li Zhi as the emperor.

Of course, he refused to accept this fateful secret decree, so he politely refused at that time. (See Chapter 1868 of His Majesty Li Er's Thoughts).

Unexpectedly, the Son of Heaven of the Tang Dynasty did not give up, and gave a similar secret decree to Ma Zhou, the chief of the Prince's Mansion.

Presumably, His Majesty Li Er knew that Ma Zhou was friendly with him, and when necessary, Ma Zhou could hand over this secret decree to himself and let himself turn the tide.

However, the situation changed later, and by mistake, he was relieved of his military power in Chang'an, and this holy decree became a tree without roots - no matter how useful the holy decree is, it can't compete with His Majesty Li Er in person!

Therefore, even if the crown prince was deposed, Ma Zhou did not take out this secret decree, but only collected it closely.

It wasn't until His Majesty Li Er's dragon controlled Bintian that Ma Zhou took out the secret decree, which played a decisive role in killing the world in one fell swoop.

This is really a bit of a meaning that people are not as good as heaven.

Thinking of this, Guo Ye looked at Li Daliang with pity.

He said: "Wuyang County Gong, you have a good name in your life. For the sake of fame, you can give up all your possessions. For the sake of fame, he did not hesitate to abandon his wife and children. I didn't think that I would end up with a name of disloyalty and injustice, right? Is there anything you'd like to say at this point? ”

"I ......"

By now, of course, Li Daliang understands that he is doomed. The ministers have all taken refuge in the past, what is the use of these soldiers in their hands?

Even if they win the battle, won't the ministers run? When people run back to Chang'an City, they can casually gather a large army to crusade against themselves, what can they resist?

Besides, there is a testament, how many people on their side will turn against the water? Halfway? Probably? Or ninety percent?

Fighting this battle that must be lost, even those cronies of oneself may not be reliable!

Finished! It's all over! I really regret not being at the beginning!

Why was I blinded by lard at that time, and I must stand on the opposite side of King Qin and wipe out all the loyal courtiers?

Forget it, who can be without fault if you are not a sage? If I can correct it in time, Li Yifu is the righteous brother of King Qin, and with him as my son-in-law, I may not have the day to turn over.

But I shouldn't have done it, I shouldn't have turned against the water again after the correction, intending to seek a meritorious service!

After Li Zhi, the king of Jin, ascended the throne, anyone can be forgiven. Even if it is Li Zhi, the king of Qi, thinking about brotherhood, he may not be able to make mistakes lightly. But I, Li Daliang, am the only one, betrayed several times, jumped up and down, can he spare me?

Well, let's die, I'm not afraid of death.

But what about posthumous fame? Disloyalty – disobedience to His Majesty's edicts; Injustice - killing a life-saver; Unkindness - to the safety of his wife and daughter!

I am a capricious and unfaithful, unkind and unrighteous person!

My lifelong pursuit of fame is such a result?

Hate, I hate it so much!

Repent, I regret it!

The more Li Daliang thought about it, the more aggrieved he became, the more depressed he became, and suddenly he felt that his head was clouded, his throat and eyes were sweet, and the Venus in front of him was shaking!

Wow!

A mouthful of blood spurted out of his mouth!

This mouthful of blood was just the beginning, and immediately after, he began to vomit blood in large gulps until he swallowed his last breath.

Before he died, he remembered the oath he had made that day—but half a lie made me vomit blood and die.

……

……

As soon as Li Daliang died, there was no suspense about the ownership of the throne.

At this time, the edict was still being transmitted, and more than a dozen people had not yet arrived, including Xue Wanche, Zhang Liang, Wei Ting, Xu Jingzong and other bigwigs.

It's not that they don't want to see it, but Ma Zhou is afraid that they will jump over the wall and tear up the edict, so they must see it last.

Guo Ye said loudly: "There is no need to pass it on. Several of them are important ministers of the court, and if they change their position after reading the edict, they will inevitably leave a thorn in the heart of the new monarch. I'm giving you a chance, and I'm going to take the initiative to come here now. ”

Xu Jingzong smiled happily and said, "I ......"

Qian Ba remembered that this person had insulted himself at the gate of the palace and had to skin himself. How can he be allowed to escape for his life calmly?

immediately yelled and said, "Good boy, you still dare to be obsessed!" I want your life! ”

immediately jumped forward, hammered down with his hand, and hit Xu Jingzong's head with ten thousand peach blossoms.

The people present are all human spirits, who can't see that he is communiquéing personal vendettas? Xue Wanche shouted and said, "I ......"

Before he could say the "wipe", Qian Ba's eyes narrowed, and he said, "How is it?" Are you kid not convinced? ”

Xue Wanche was beaten by him, and he was already a bit psychological. Now that he is forced by the general trend, he is even more heroic and short-breathed.

He was slightly stunned at first, then sighed, didn't answer, and strode towards Guo Ye's team.

Xue Wanche was stunned, and the others didn't say anything, and immediately the two teams merged into one team. Li You knew that the general trend was gone, and stood there alone, not knowing what to do.

Guo Ye sighed slightly: "King Qi, you can also join the team." King Jin is benevolent, and he must not kill each other. But you can put away your ambitions in the future and be cautious about being a new person. If you still don't repent, I'm afraid God won't forgive you. ”

"Thank you King Qin for your teachings!"

……

……

The place where Li Zhi was imprisoned was in the Jiulian Palace.

In fact, at this time, the news of the coup had already spread, and Li Zhi had regained his freedom. But for some reason, he hid in his room and refused to come out.

Everyone could only go to greet the freshly baked emperor.

The group came to a room outside the door.

With Qin Qiong's experience, the ministers were all cautious. People looked at each other, neither daring to move, nor daring to recommend themselves. Looking at his colleagues, he was also full of scrutinizing eyes.

In the end, Kong Yingda said: "King Qin, a thousand years old, or ...... You'd better go in alone. The stakes are high, and everyone kind of trusts each other. ”

"That's fine."

Squeak~

Guo Ye pushed open the door and looked at Li Zhi.