Ji Qiang and Xia Jingnian traveled through the mountains and rivers, and finally arrived in the capital a few days later.

The two of them went back to their homes, but they were greeted by all kinds of overwhelming news, it turned out that these days in the capital all the big people in the capital showed their abilities, this pool of deep water was stirred, the situation was grim and complicated.

Ji Qiang and Xia Jingnian both decided to stand still and wait for changes.

At this time, in the palace, Xia Chengmu knelt in front of the old emperor, respectfully presented a volume of documents, bowed his head and said nothing.

The old emperor remained silent, slowly turned over a few pages of documents, and looked at Xia Chengmu in front of him.

"The Shangshu of this household has been very close to the prince recently, and this account," the old emperor slapped twice on the table next to him: "It's not clean." ”

Seeing that Xia Chengmu in front of him was silent, the old emperor squinted his eyes meaninglessly.

"The household department is in charge of the country's important capital! Grain and grass go first, you few, don't move to this top! ”

"Erchen doesn't dare!" Xia Chengmu said to the old emperor.

"I'll start checking the accounts of the East Palace, where is the money going, I also want to know it!" The old emperor threw away the paperwork in his hand and waved his hand to let Xia Chengmu go down.

Xia Chengmu respectfully bowed to the old emperor, turned around and left the main hall.

Behind him, the teacup that the old emperor was holding just now shattered to the ground with a "bang".

Within a few days, the crown prince in the court was inconfined to the East Palace because of his words and deeds.

There was a lot of shouting above the court, and for a while, many people said that the East Palace was weak, and the building was about to tilt, and the power of the court fluctuated a lot.

East Palace.

The prince sat in the study, and several of his staff members sat in the chairs opposite, with serious expressions.

"A few days ago, Xia Chengmu didn't know what his father and the emperor said, and then his father's attitude towards the East Palace was unusual, what did the gentlemen think?"

The prince's face was a little decadent, and he remembered that the actions of his subordinates may have been handed over by Xia Chengmu as a reason, and for a while he had already guessed that the old emperor was disappointed in him.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, the East Palace has always been an example, no matter what the movement of the six princes is on the side this time, the emperor has not pressed it down, so it is better that the East Palace just doesn't know."

A staff member took the lead in speaking, guessing the attitude of the old emperor, thinking that he didn't plan to let this East Palace change hands.

As long as the seat of the East Palace is still sitting, no matter how many actions the prince has on the side, it is good to wait and see what happens.

The prince nodded: "What do the rest of the gentlemen think?" ”

"His Royal Highness the Prince, I heard that the documents handed over by the six princes are not unrelated to the household department, but I am afraid that the emperor will suspect something, maybe His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should prepare early."

Another aide disagreed.

This military power and money are taboo, but every prince has some thoughts, and it is impossible not to do anything, and the East Palace is naturally not clean.

But now that the side of the East Palace has been singled out, it is impossible for the emperor not to see it.

On the contrary, everyone in the East Palace is looking at the status with their eyes, and if it is disposed of to set an example, then the East Palace will lose the advantage of preemptive strike.

After all, the emperor's thoughts, several princes privately understand that the position of the East Palace is not stable, and which prince may take his place one day.

"What do you mean, sir?" The prince hesitated a little when he heard this, but when he saw a staff member, he echoed: "If you look at the situation in the East Palace now, it is necessary to prepare early, and it is natural to be ruthless if necessary!" "Single

As soon as these words came out, the prince's heart was shocked.

The meaning of this staff is to make him simply not want this stability, and ruthlessly force the palace to become the emperor directly from the prince!

If this is done, then naturally no one dares to say anything.

But if this matter fails, then he is only afraid that he will be charged with disloyalty and unfilial piety, and everyone in the East Palace is afraid that there will be no stability from now on.

"A few of you have been with me for a few years, and the affairs of the East Palace in the court, I don't know how much effort it took for a few gentlemen to make suggestions, but this proposal is too bold, and I am afraid that it still needs to be considered in the long run."

There was obvious hesitation on the prince's face, and the staff who had just proposed to stay still was even more disapproving at this time.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, now that the East Palace has lost the opportunity in the court, it turns out that those officials who have taken refuge have sought another way, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not make a decision as soon as possible, then the position of the East Palace can be stable!"

The staff stepped forward and continued to persuade him.

"When the rest of the princes sit in the East Palace, does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince believe that the deep brotherhood will not be left behind? It may not be impossible to endanger the lives of your family if you are a small matter! ”

As soon as these words came out, the prince's original intention to put this proposal on hold gradually dissipated.

Seeing this, the staff made persistent efforts: "What's more, the emperor's side, the action of investigating the accounts of the East Palace and the relationship between all parties has not stopped, how to settle the accounts after this grounding or take it lightly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a charter in his heart?" ”

The implication is that if you decide to rebel now, it will be the best chance for the East Palace to turn defeat into victory.

The determination in the prince's eyes slowly settled: "What Mr. said is reasonable. ”

Several staff members and the prince decided the plan in detail, and left the study one after another until late at night.

Outside the East Palace, the staff member set off an unnoticeable smile, and then the carrier pigeon reached Xia Chengmu a moment later.

Three days later, the Praetorian Guard blockaded the imperial city.

Thousands of elite soldiers were stationed, and the crown prince stood outside the gate of the imperial city, commanding several people to crash towards the gate of the imperial city.

As long as it is done today, then this palace will naturally be in the prince's pocket.

The prince had already promised everyone in the Praetorian Guard that all those who participated today would be rewarded for their merits, and when the time came, they would all have the reputation of being a dragon.

For a while, the mood was high, and the prince looked at the imperial city in front of him, and his heart became more and more resolute.

There was a solemn atmosphere outside the city gate, and the originally peaceful imperial city was quite desolate at this time.

The soldiers defending the city were anxious to repay, but they were quickly crushed to the ground by the prince's men, tied with ropes and guarded aside.

The prince gave an order, the city gate was opened, and a team of men and horses obeyed the order and took the lead in to grasp the situation inside.

However, after a while, someone replied, and the old emperor was not found in this imperial city.

The prince frowned, and gradually realized that something was wrong.

"Don't hurry up and find it!" The prince commanded several of his leading leaders to start searching, but as soon as the words fell, he heard the sound of swords and guns clashing outside.

"No need! The emperor's brother came late, and his father was in good spirits today, enjoying the scenery outside the city at this time. Xia Chengmu's voice sounded in the prince's ears.

The prince turned around, and behind Xia Chengmu, it was clear that there were a large number of emperor's personal soldiers!