Li Zhen's mind went blank. I was really scared by what Han Laiyu said.

Xianfeng is dying!

How can it be?

Li Zhen clearly remembers the matter of Xianfeng, Xianfeng lived for 31 years in history and was the emperor for 11 years. Now, it is only six years of Xianfeng, and Xianfeng has only been the emperor for six years, how can he die early? Li Zhen has been on the expedition and has not spent much time in Beijing, although Li Zhen's crossing has caused many people to die early.

However, Li Zhen did not affect the situation in Beijing, and Xianfeng should not have died soon. Especially when Li Zhen met the emperor in Beijing last year, although Xianfeng's health was a little poor at that time, it was by no means a death in a year or two.

For a while, Li Zhen's heart was full of doubts.

Li Zhen asked in a deep voice: "Father-in-law, I met the emperor last year, and the emperor was in good health at that time. It's only been less than a year, why is the emperor suddenly dead? ”

Han Laiyu said in a deep voice: "The emperor has been poisoned!" There is no cure! ”

"Impossible!"

Li Zhen said categorically: "The emperor's meal has been inspected by the imperial dining room, how can it be poisoned?" Father-in-law, tell me the truth, what's going on? ”

At this time, Li Zhen still had some doubts in his heart.

Will there be anything greasy in this?

Han Laiyu sighed and said helplessly: "My Admiral Li, if you put ten thousand hearts, there is absolutely no conspiracy." The emperor is really poisoned, and it is a chronic poison that seeps into the emperor's body little by little. Up to now, the poison lurking in the emperor's body has destroyed the emperor's holy body, and even if the Great Luo Immortal descends to earth, he can't save the emperor. ”

Han Laiyu said in a low tone: "The emperor has been letting the imperial doctor delay the onset of medicine, but it can't be cured after all. Once the poison attacks again, the emperor will definitely die, and no one can save him. ”

Li Zhen took a deep breath and felt that things were tricky.

He wasn't prepared for anything now, and the emperor was going to burp to death, which caught him off guard. Historically, Xianfeng already had a son who was a few years old when he died, and Cixi also had a foundation. Now, it's ...... Li Zhen suddenly asked: "Gonggong Han, calculate the time, Concubine Yi has already given birth to a child, did she give birth to a dragon son, or a princess?" ”

At the mention of the child, Han Laiyu's eyes flashed with joy.

Han Laiyu said brightly: "Concubine Yi gave birth to a dragon son for the emperor in March, and the emperor named the emperor's eldest son Zaichun. Moreover, the emperor has promoted Concubine Yi to Concubine Yi. On the eighth day of the fifth month, the emperor has announced that the eldest son of the emperor will be canonized as the crown prince. Speaking of this, Han Laiyu's expression became extremely serious, and he said in a deep voice: "Admiral Li, the miscellaneous family is here to ask you for the emperor." ”

Li Zhen's expression was solemn, and he said, "Father-in-law, excuse me!" ”

Han Laiyu got up and bowed in the direction of the north, and said, "The emperor asked the miscellaneous family to ask you, between your father-in-law Gui Liang, brother-in-law Prince Gong Yi 60 and the crown prince, who do you choose?" ”

As soon as these words came out, Li Zhen chuckled in his heart.

Obviously, this salty and abundant test.

Without Han Laiyu's explanation, Li Zhen also understood Xianfeng's thoughts. It must be Xianfeng who was worried that after his death, the children of a few months would not be able to grasp the government. After all, the child is too young to even have the possibility of going to court. However, Prince Gong Yi 60 is in the prime of life, and Yi 60 is talented, and he is the best candidate to succeed to the throne.

Even, Li Zhen had already guessed that there were probably treacherous people in the court, and some people supported Prince Gong Yi 60.

Li Zhen's inner thoughts were just a matter of a moment, and he said without hesitation: "Father-in-law, when Li Zhen was just a nobody, he was able to take charge of the party in Shanghai by the emperor's insight and entrusted with important tasks, and then he was respected by the emperor and went to Guangzhou as an official to serve as an errand for the emperor." ”

"The emperor's kindness to me is higher than the sky, no matter what relationship I have with my father-in-law and Prince Gong, I am loyal to the emperor. When the crown prince succeeds to the throne, I will definitely assist the prince and assist Niangniang to stabilize the government. ”

Li Zhen said these words impassionedly. It's just that his inner thoughts are different, and there is a faint hint of joy, once he becomes an auxiliary minister of the imperial court and holds military power, it must be all monstrous.

Han Laiyu listened to Li Zhen's words, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "Admiral Li is loyal to the country, and the miscellaneous family admires it!" The miscellaneous family and Admiral Li have known each other for several years, understand Admiral Li's personality, and believe that Admiral Li is loyal to the emperor. ”

Li Zhen asked, "Father-in-law, do you need me to bring troops into King Qin?" ”

Han Laiyu shook his head and said, "Don't worry about the army, the emperor has already made arrangements, and he doesn't need your army." Now, Admiral Li immediately rushed to Beijing to meet the emperor and obey the emperor's arrangement, which is the most important thing. Admiral Li, you have to be prepared, because Gui Liang supports Prince Gong. ”

Li Zhen said: "Father-in-law, please rest assured, I understand. My father-in-law rested for half an hour, and I divided the military affairs, and then we set off for Beijing together. ”

"Good!"

Han Laiyu left temporarily, and Li Zhen immediately summoned the generals to gather.

After a while, everyone gathered.

Li Zhen's gaze swept over everyone one by one, and said in a deep voice: "Today's words, everyone listens to them, rots in their hearts, and must not leak them." If I know who leaked half a word, I will not be spared. ”

Everyone nodded, all serious.

Li Zhen said: "I just got the news that the emperor is terminally ill and is dying, and I want to enter Beijing immediately to stabilize the situation." Huang Shihai, you sit in the Jiangbei camp to ensure the safety of the camp, and the rest of the people will assist Huang Shihai. Long Xi and Huang Qiang went north with me, and Yang Lao and Dong Lao also went north with me, with you here, many things are easier. ”

"Understood!"

Long Xi and Huang Qiang replied, and Yang Banhou and Dong Haichuan also nodded in response.

Lu Shaochuan wanted to leave with the soldiers following Li Zhen, but when he saw Li Zhen's serious expression, he took back the words that came to his lips. Li Zhen looked at Ye Chengxin and ordered, "Xiao Ye, you are responsible for contacting Mr. Liu and letting Mr. Liu prepare." Remember, this matter must not be leaked, otherwise it is easy to cause turmoil. ”

"Don't worry, I understand!"

Ye Cheng knew the importance of the matter and nodded in response.

Huang Shihai continued: "Dashuai, since the emperor is dying, the court and the central government will definitely fight for power and profit. When you go to Beijing, how can you do it without soldiers? It's better for you to take Long Xi and Huang Qiang and others to act openly, and secretly send three more battalions of soldiers to the north. In this way, one light and one darkness are convenient for the handsome to act. ”

Li Zhen shook his head and said, "No, this time to Beijing, the emperor has his own power." I don't need our people, I will take over the power in the hands of the emperor and take it for my own use. ”

Huang Shihai didn't say anything more and agreed with Li Zhen's suggestion.

Next, Li Zhen arranged more detailed things and assigned everything down. Immediately, Li Zhen packed his bags, took Yang Luchan, Dong Haichuan, and the thirteen guards of the dragon group of Long Boil, plus nearly 100 sharp knife battalions under Huang Qiang, and left the Jiangbei camp with Han Laiyu and headed for Beijing.

Li Zhen knew that this trip would be one of the most important turning points in his life.

ps: The second shift, there are only two shifts today. My father and mother came to work to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together and accompany my parents.