Zhao Xiaoxi, who still has a day's trip to Bianliang City, looks at the secret reports that keep coming from the imperial city, and he also knows the imperial city at this moment. Regarding the election of the new emperor, I am afraid that there has been a lot of uproar, and all kinds of ghosts, snakes and gods seem to have emerged.

Facing the report of the dragon protection agent, as well as the report of Bu Yige, Zhao Xiaoxi is also clear. At present, according to the laws of history, Zhao Ji, the king of Duan, who should have succeeded to the throne, seems to be jumping up and down, intending to make an established fact.

It's just that Zhao Xiaoxi knows very well that at this time, the relationship he made in Beijing will play a decisive role. Although Zhao Ji has soldiers in his hands, these soldiers of the Imperial City Soldiers and Horses Division are simply overwhelmed.

Immediately send a message to Wang Shiyue and others that they must maintain the stability of the forbidden army in the imperial city. If it really can't be done, several veterans in Beijing who have discharged their armor and returned to the field can go to the forbidden army to sit in the forbidden army in case the situation is beyond his control.

Even if Cho Hyo-seok knows that the necessary bloodbath is inevitable. But he didn't want to implicate the innocent people in the capital because of the battle for the throne. Those who dare to commit rebellion will be severely punished.

I learned in advance that the new emperor belonged to Zhao Xiaoxi's Wang Shiyue and others. It is also very clear that with the favor of this new emperor, their family can maintain peace for a lifetime. It is inevitable to work hard for this.

As a result, Zhao Ji's desire to win over the Wuxun family and control more military power for him was somewhat disappointed. Even some military generals who have declined are willing to take a gamble and enter the forbidden army, and they are stupid to see the veterans in the town.

At present, there is only the Imperial City Soldiers and Horses, and Zhao Ji, who is defending the forbidden army of the city, is facing an increasingly unfavorable situation, and he is also as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. In particular, many people learned that he did not seem to be Zhao Xu's preferred candidate for the new emperor.

Those officials who saw the wind and steered the rudder immediately fell to the other county princes. On the contrary, it is the oldest Shen Wang Zhao Yan. For this situation in Beijing, the close ministers and strategists in the palace are strictly restricted, and they are not allowed to go out to meet guests.

announced to the public that he would pay tribute to the royal brother and keep filial piety. This kind of approach, which is a little far away from the power struggle, has won him a lot of sympathy points. Others also think that this oldest royal brother. If he didn't suffer from eye disease, he might be more suitable than Zhao Ji to succeed to the throne.

Seeing that the situation was getting more and more tense day by day, Zhao Ji finally said: "What should I do?" At present, the body of the imperial brother will be escorted back to Beijing immediately. Once the edict is announced, whether it is the prince who succeeds to the throne, this king is afraid that the end will be very bad. ”

The strategist was also a little caught off guard by this situation. Originally, I expected to grasp the initiative in advance at Jongmyo. But he didn't expect that he would kill a dragon protector commander halfway. But the elders of the temple are in awe of it.

Although the edict has not been made public, it is not certain that Zhao Ji will definitely lose the qualification to inherit the throne. But at present, the atmosphere in Beijing is becoming more and more tense for a while. All the princes and nobles seem to be ready for battle.

The Imperial City Forbidden Army, which was originally loose on the outside and tight on the inside, suddenly strengthened its vigilance. Even if they, the county princes, want to enter the palace, they must have the queen mother's edict. Without an edict, all are forbidden to enter.

Faced with this situation, the strategist also said with some blindness: "Lord Wang." The current situation is very unfavorable for us. But we only have a few people in the Imperial City Terracotta Division. Even if you want to do big things, it's unlikely.

Especially the attached horse master, he also sent those veterans to sit in the forbidden army. All the people we sent to contact were also detained in the forbidden army. If this continues, I'm afraid we really have no hope. ”

Listening to the strategist's answer, Zhao Ji said a little angrily: "This king wants you to make up ideas, not to let you say these frustrating words." You say it now. What else can this king do to reverse the defeat? ”

The strategist looked at Zhao Ji with a hideous face, took a deep breath and said, "There is another way now, but once it is done, the prince has no way back." If it succeeds, no one in Beijing will dare to oppose the prince's ascension. If it fails. ，”

didn't say the rest of the words, and Zhao Ji also understood what it meant. He took a deep breath and said, "Do you think this king still has a way out now?" No matter who is on the throne, they will never let go of the threat of this king, don't you understand? ”

Seeing Zhao Ji say this, the strategist quickly put his ear close to him and whispered a few words. After listening to the strategist's words, Zhao Ji's eyes were a little tangled. But in the end, he said: "Okay, this king will let someone prepare silver taels for you now, and handle this matter quickly!" ”

The strategist also understands that if Zhao Ji really loses the struggle for power. As Zhao Ji's close ministers, even if Zhao Ji can pick up a life, they will definitely not be spared. Of course, he can escape the capital now, but where can he flee to?

In the face of Zhao Ji, he was also ruthless, and the strategists also understood that they had no choice at the moment. Some things are already on the way, and they don't even have a chance to turn back. If you don't do it in advance, you can only sit and wait.

After leaving Duanwang's Mansion with a large number of silver taels with the strategists, he did not return until the evening. With the beginning of the curfew, groups of masked swordsmen appeared outside the mansion where the princes and nobles of the capital lived.

As the old concubine, who is also the current supervising minister, Wang Shiyue's mansion, there are also dozens of masked swordsmen. Originally, there were soldiers from the Terracotta Division patrolling this street. Strangely, however, there are several ministers who seem to be unusually quiet outside their palaces.

Looking at the minister's mansion with the air and death lanterns, these masked uninvited guests also seemed a little hesitant. But with the wave of the leading swordsman, these people still began to leap into the mansion of these ministers.

When the knife man is killed, the guards patrolling the front yard are preparing to find the target that needs to be eliminated tonight. only to find that they had been surrounded by a group of people at some point.

Seeing this situation, the leading swordsman also said coldly: "Kill!" ”

Just as they were about to make a move, they saw these strange guards rushing out of the mansion suddenly snap their fingers. With the sound of banging, the swordsman and swordsman under the smoke of gunpowder all fell in amazement before the sword was drawn.

Looking at these gangsters who seemed to be outlaws in the rivers and lakes, they all fell to the ground in an instant. Wang Shiyue, who was closely protected by several sword-wielding guards, was also a little shocked and said: "This weapon is so sharp!" ”

A guard with a knife beside him sneered: "My lord, the prince has said before that as long as this weapon appears. Unless it is a top martial arts master, no one can resist it under its shot.

Luckily for them, this musket team was equipped with second-generation muskets. It's a big improvement over the first generation of muskets that we are equipped with. Within a hundred paces, unless you wear armor, you will definitely die. ”

In Wang Shiyue's mansion, at the same time as this banging sound was heard, several other Shangshu mansions were inside. There is also the appearance of this sound, and there is even the sound of swords colliding with the shouting of killing.

Listening to this voice, the officers and soldiers of the Soldiers and Horses Division, who were supposed to be on duty here, suddenly appeared in time. can face these soldiers and horses, ready to enter the house to check. The houses of the ministers who were attacked were strictly ordered to break in.

Looking at the officers and soldiers of the Soldiers and Horses Division with torches outside the courtyard gate, Wang Shiyue said very calmly: "You have to remember, what are you doing now." Don't commit the unpardonable sin for the sake of greed. ”

Regarding Wang Shiyue's words, the military attache who came with the troops arched his hand and said: "My lord's words, the general will be very puzzled. We also heard that there seemed to be the sound of swords and soldiers in the Lord's Mansion, and we planned to come to check the situation, which is also our duty.

Now the adults don't let me wait to enter the house to check, and they make a move to block it. Could it be that there is something about the adults who don't want me to wait to see it? I don't understand what you mean. ”

Looking at the military attaché's answer, Wang Shiyue was also clear. The officers and soldiers of this army are Zhao Ji's hardcore cronies. For these ordinary officers and soldiers of the Terracotta Division, they hardly have much choice.

Wang Shiyue, who understood this, said very calmly: "There are some things, you know and I know, and many people in this imperial city know it. If you dare to use the sword again, then don't blame the official for being polite! ”

Regarding Wang Shiyue's words, the military attache hesitated for a moment and said: "Come on, rush in and see what is going on inside!" ”

At this moment, the musketeers who had previously guarded Wang Shiyue immediately turned over the wall. The first round of attacks knocked the military attache on his horse to the ground. For a while, the officers and soldiers of the Soldiers and Horses Division who had no leader also seemed a little shocked.

Wang Shiyue, who also didn't want to kill more, immediately said: "Now that you put down your arms, maybe this official can intercede for you." You have to know what a great sin you are doing. That's going to punish the Nine Clans, aren't you afraid? ”

Listening to Wang Shiyue's words, he watched the leading military attache being killed. The officers and soldiers of these Terracotta Divisions looked at the officers of their respective leaders. In the end, it was the double threat of the king and the musketeers, and the captain gave the order to lay down his arms.

Not long after, the forbidden army, which had been standing still, suddenly came out of the garrison. took over the city wall defended by the Terracotta Division, and even the mansions where these princes and nobles lived. Lianduan Wangfu was also heavily guarded.

Looking at these forbidden troops who suddenly appeared, Zhao Ji and the strategist also knew that things were in trouble. Originally, they wanted to go out, but they were stopped by the military attache of the forbidden army in charge of guards, and they were not allowed to enter and leave the mansion.

Even if Zhao Ji moved out of the prince's shelf, the military attache of the forbidden army said very politely: "Prince, please forgive the last general for being rude." This order was issued by the Minister of Supervision, and this decision had to be made in order to ensure the safety of the princes and the ministers of Beijing.

Previously, the Changfu Horse Mansion, as well as the Six Shangshu Mansions, were attacked by unknown killers. Fortunately, the guards of various provinces resisted desperately, so that the killers of the rivers and lakes were all wiped out. It's dark now, and it's dangerous outside, so the prince still stays in the house with peace of mind. ”

After saying this, the military attache of the forbidden army turned around and left directly. For Zhao Ji's anger, it seems to be a little ignored. This also shows that the current Duan Wangfu has been taken over. As for how to deal with it, everything will be decided when Zhao Xiaoxi enters the city! (To be continued......)