Mu Beituo has been looking forward to this day for so many years, and he just wants to hold the power firmly in the palm of his hand and ascend to the supreme position in the fastest time, but he has no patience to be verbose.

"I have been talking to my father for so long, and my sons are tired, so I really don't want to delay my efforts any longer, and I ask my father to write an edict as soon as possible, so that it will be good for you, me, and the prince."

Mu Zun knew that the entire imperial city was now under the control of Mu Beituo, and even his Praetorian Guards had rebelled, and it was almost impossible to turn the tables around.

This person is ruthless, don't expect him to care about the relationship between father and son, brotherhood, if he doesn't follow his wishes, the prince will be the first target of his attack, and then the other princes.

However, Mu Beituo has a violent temperament, he doesn't care about anything except his own rights and interests, and when he becomes an emperor in the future, he is also a faint monarch who doesn't care about the people's livelihood at all, and he must not hand over the country of Dayan to such a person.

For a while, Mu Zun didn't know how to choose.

After thinking for a moment, he said in a consultative tone, "How about you give me a few more days to think about it?" ”

"What else do you think about it now? Do you think there will be a turnaround in this matter? Mu Beituo lightly hooked the corners of his lips, revealing a hint of mockery.

"The entire capital is under my control, the emperor is also in my hands, other local forces take care of the emperor's safety, and at the same time they are not clear about the situation, they are afraid of taking responsibility, and they will never act rashly, so don't expect them to send troops to help."

Mu Zun naturally understands this truth, but now he can delay it for a while, and he can only take one step at a time.

"You've been waiting for so many years, and you don't care about waiting a few more days, right? Besides, you only besieged the city tonight, and I immediately issued an edict, isn't it obvious that you were forced to do so? When the time comes, what will the officials and the people think? ”

Mu Beituo frowned, nodded and said, "Okay, then give you a few days." ”

After the father and son finished speaking, Mu Beituo left immediately, he still had a lot of things to do.

After this night of storm, the people of the entire imperial city, including the civil and military officials, were panicked, and Mu Beituo summoned the hundred officials to the Golden Palace in the early morning of the next day.

The ministers were all here, and only one person did not appear - Mu Liancheng.

It's not that he doesn't want to come, it's that the prince's mansion has been surrounded and can't get out at all.

Mu Beituo did this on purpose, because if he wanted to establish himself as a hero of the rebellion, he needed a chaotic minister and thief, and it was obvious that Mu Liancheng could not be better as this scapegoat.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you must have a lot of questions in your stomach right now, and you are very uneasy, right?"

Everyone lowered their heads and did not dare to squeak.

Mu Beituo walked up the jade steps, glanced at the ministers below, and smiled.

"Actually, you don't need to be afraid, because this king led his troops to besiege the city, not to seek to usurp the throne, but to support justice, save the country and the people, and save the emperor from fire and water."

"Now that the situation has stabilized, you don't need to worry, in the future, you will still be my Great Yan's ministers, and this king will not treat anyone badly."

The people below secretly glanced at each other, and they all remained silent.

Only one man stepped forward.

"Dare to ask the third prince, which justice are you supporting, and what kind of fire and water are you saving? The ministers really don't understand. There was mockery in his tone.

Everyone looked for prestige, only to see Mrs. Song straighten his back, staring straight at Mu Beituo, with a slight sneer on his face.

Mu Beituo replied with a smile: "The crown prince took advantage of the emperor's serious illness and took the opportunity to imprison him, secretly usurped power, wanted to murder him, and then ascended the throne, this king originally did not know, it was the emperor who secretly brought a letter to the Three Princes' Mansion through a palace person, and this king knew that the emperor was in danger." ”

"As a last resort, this king can only make this decision, lead the troops to besiege the imperial city and the prince's mansion, and strike first."

"The Three Princes are wise!"

Immediately, some ministers pandered.

Of course, these are the Three Kings.

Song Taifu sneered and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the heir to the throne specified by the emperor, and he is responsible for supervising the country during this time. ”

"Song Taifu doesn't know, the emperor has already been dissatisfied with the prince, and recently he has considered replacing the prince, the so-called prison country, I'm afraid it is not the emperor's own intention at all.

"Don't forget, during this time, the emperor lingered on the sickbed, and it was not impossible for the prince to be placed under house arrest in the palace, and he was forced to be helpless."

It was Zhao Jing, the secretary of the Criminal Department, who spoke.

He usually remains neutral on the surface, but in fact he is a member of Mu Beituo's camp, and he finally showed his position at this time.

"The emperor is just recuperating in the palace, why is he under house arrest?" Shangguan Zheng of the Ministry of Officials reprimanded, "All this is just the self-talk of the third prince, who can prove the truth or falsehood?" ”

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not present at the moment, so naturally any dirty water can be poured on him!"

Zhao Jing was suddenly furious and shouted, "You...... Do you mean that the third prince is the rebellious minister and thief? ”

Shangguan Zheng snorted coldly, ignoring him, and was arrogant.

"Shangguan Zheng, you are so bold!"

At this time, Mu Beituo's eyes flashed coldly, and he waved his hand and said, "Okay, above the main hall, anyone can make their own remarks, why hurt the harmony?" Lord Shangguan is suspicious of this king, and it is understandable. ”

"However, this king will make it clear to you that everything I said is true, and there is not half of it adulterated."

Song Taifu said coldly: "Just based on the words of the prince, I'm afraid it's not convincing enough, right?" Something so big happened, why didn't you see the emperor? ”

"The emperor has already violated the dragon body, and during this time he has been under house arrest, and he has been frightened a lot, and now he is even weaker, and he is resting in the palace at this time."

Mu Beituo replied indifferently.

Song Taifu asked again: "Where is the prince?" It's not like he's physically out of harmony and can't show up, right? ”

"The crown prince has been besieged by this king in the prince's mansion." Mu Beituo said bluntly, and there was already displeasure on his face.

"Then please ask the prince to invite the prince to the palace, and everyone will confront him face to face!" Song Taifu's tone became aggressive.

Mu Beituo said angrily: "Taifu Song, are you ordering this king?" ”

Seeing the murderous aura on his body, he knew that he was about to be unable to tolerate this person, and the Shangguan behind him pulled the corner of Taifu Song's clothes and signaled him to soften his attitude.

However, although Mrs. Song is old, the scholarly spirit on his body has not diminished at all, he is jealous and hateful, and his temperament is strong, and he can't pull back the eight cows when he is stubborn.

He didn't pay attention to the kind reminder of the official at all, looked directly at Mu Beituo, and said, "How dare the minister order the prince?" It's just that since you accuse the prince of rebellion, you have to come up with evidence, otherwise isn't it equivalent to slander? ”

"You ......" Mu Beituo was not a tolerant and generous person, he was forced to endure it in the past, but now that he is in power, he has nothing to worry about.

"Mrs. Song, don't you want to stay here?"

"Does the prince want to threaten the ministers and force them to shut up?" Song Taifu is still arrogant, fearless and fearless, "It's a pity, you get rid of the ministers, but you can't block the mouths of the world, and the truth will spread throughout Dayan sooner or later." ”

Mu Beituo clenched his fists and shouted angrily: "Are you really not afraid of death? ”

Song Taifu smiled: "What are you afraid of death? If my old bones can die for the country and the king, it will not be in vain, I am only afraid that if Dayan falls into the hands of people like you, the people will suffer, the country will decline, and I will not turn a blind eye! ”

"Presumptuous!" Mu Beituo roared, his face was red with anger, and he jumped like thunder, "Someone! Pull down this rebellious minister and thief who is talking nonsense and causing chaos in the court, and immediately behead him! ”

"The three princes forgive their sins!"

Song Yifeng hurriedly stood up and knelt down to plead for his father.

"My father was confused for a while, and he offended the prince, which is indeed a great crime, but please remember that the prince has been loyal to the country for so many years, and spare his life!"

Mu Beituo glanced at the past coldly, and was surprised in his heart.

"Song Yifeng, if you don't make a sound, this king will forget you."

Song Taifu shouted: "Feng'er, don't beg him, for his father's upright life, he would rather die than bow to this kind of disloyal and unfilial person who seeks power and usurped the throne, don't embarrass my Song family, get up quickly!" ”

But Song Yifeng knelt on the ground and didn't move.

"Father, the third prince is a loyal person who saved the crisis and a hero of the country, so far, why can't you see clearly? The child knows that you have a teacher-student affection for His Royal Highness the Prince, but he put the emperor under house arrest and plotted against him, which is really a great rebellion, and you can no longer be obsessed! ”

Mrs. Song never expected that these words would come out of his son's mouth, and he was immediately angry, and he almost turned his back on it.

"You rebel, I'll kill you!"

Before he could finish speaking, he rushed over, but was immediately dragged by the guards and could not move again.

"I've lived for decades, how could I teach you such an evil obstacle?"

Song Yifeng lowered his head and didn't even look at Mrs. Song.

Mu Beituo, who watched such a good show, couldn't help but sigh, and thought how loyal Song Yifeng was to the prince, but it turned out to be nothing more than that, it seems that this person is all grass on the wall.

However, he is suspicious by nature, and this performance alone is not enough to convince him that Song Yifeng betrayed Mu Liancheng.

"Song Yifeng, you have always had a very good relationship with the prince, and the prince has been very kind to you in recent years, right? When the time comes, you turn your back on him like this, isn't it too ruthless? ”

Song Yifeng replied: "Those who know the times are Junjie, in the past, the prince was favored and powerful, and I was also stained with him, but now that the prince is gone, of course I have to vote for another master." ”

"Besides, although Song Yifeng is not talented, he can't be with the rebellious ministers and thieves, the third prince is highly respected and loyal, so he should be the best candidate for the prince, who wouldn't be more willing to support you?"

These words not only showed the reason for his betrayal of the prince, but also recognized the legitimacy of Mu Beituo's success, which was quite in line with Mu Beituo's intentions.

In Mu Beituo's eyes, this kind of talent who is greedy for life and afraid of death and interests is best controlled.