Chapter 254: Provocation
Tao Mingxi didn't say anything, just held Xing Tianze's palm tightly, trying to pass on the meaning that he didn't blame him at all.
There was no verbal exchange, nor any action signal, but the relationship between the two was heating up rapidly.
Gradually, the sky was darkening, and there was less than an hour and a half before the Yin family feasted many ministers, Xing Tianze got into the carriage after bathing and changing clothes with Wuji.
Tao Mingxi was still a little weak in his body, and it wasn't a simple meal tonight, so Xing Tianze didn't bring her with him.
In order to prevent anything unfavorable to Tao Mingxi from happening again, Xing Tianze sent hundreds of guards to guard the princess's courtyard inside and out, and both food and tea had to go through four or five inspections.
This kind of treatment immediately aroused the envy and jealousy of the rest of the concubines in the palace, they didn't understand why there were so many concubines in the palace, and Tao Mingxi was so favored, but she poured some ecstasy soup into the prince.
The carriage was not fast or slow on the streets of the capital, and without a trace slightly lifted the curtains to look at the scenery outside, Yin Pingzhen, as the most important person tonight, of course left the palace in advance.
Anyone understands the intention of tonight, the Yin family has always had a deep relationship with the Five Princes' Mansion, Yin Pingzhen's father's move, firstly, to celebrate the triumphant return of his beloved son, secondly, to appease the hearts of the ministers who support Xing Tianze, and thirdly, to deter those ministers who oppose or have a weak position, so that they can see what kind of strength the Fifth Princes have.
As we all know, the military power of Xingzhao State is divided into two parts, about thirty percent of the border garrison is commanded by a captain, and about thirty percent of the military power is in the hands of the emperor, and the other forty percent of the soldiers and horses have been pinched in the hands of the Yin family.
Such an important thing has aroused the eyes of many people, but they do not have the courage to seize it, the Yin family has long been loyal to them in order to put their soldiers and horses for generations, and has even become their guardian army, and it is undoubtedly necessary to take the military power from their family.
Moreover, the country of Xingzhao is short of handsome talents who have appeared in the Yin family for generations to lead the troops, so even the emperor can only give three points.
Fortunately, they are only forty percent in their hands, and now the position of Tai Lieutenant is still vacant, so the three-layer soldiers and horses are currently in the hands of the emperor, and they are not afraid of any rebellion from the Yin family.
Without a trace looked at the carriages passing by them, many of them were dignitaries and nobles in the capital, compared to the previous banquets in Xing Tianze's mansion, there was really a world of difference between the two.
In fact, the reason why the emperor felt the crisis and did not eradicate Xing Tianze was because he did not have any real power in his hands, no matter how many ministers he supported now, this was just a prince.
This is what Wuxian has been most worried about for a long time, if Xing Tianze does not take power for a day, the major things he wants to plan will be postponed for a day, unless the fifth prince has real military power in his hands.
Suddenly, his eyes stopped on a carriage in front of him, Lord Zhao Tianzhao, the commander of the Yulin Army, who was previously responsible for the safety of the capital.
Except for the Yin family and the emperor, he is the only person in the capital who holds the power of the army, but Zhao Tian has never had the intention of standing in line for many years, and he is still loyal to the emperor.
"The Yulin Army currently has only 80,000 people, and its battalions are stationed in the mountains northwest of the capital and the Jinghe River in the southwest." Xing Tianze glanced at Traceless, and he could already guess what he was thinking.
"Although 80,000 horses are inferior to the military power in the hands of the emperor, if a major event breaks out, I am afraid that it will be the most practical soldier and horse." A look of thought flashed in Traceless' eyes.
"Don't think about it, this person can't be used by me, the Zhao family moved into the capital from the border twenty years ago, and they were deeply favored by the emperor within two generations, Zhao Tian is even more important to the emperor, and now the Yulin Army in his hands is directly responsible for the safety of the palace." A thoughtful look flashed in Xing Tianze's eyes.
As Wu Zhi said, if the game between them and the emperor deteriorates and they are forced to really fight each other, even if the emperor still has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands, if even the holy decree he promulgated cannot be separated from the palace, what is the use of more military power.
The reverse is the same, if the Five Princes' Mansion is surrounded by 80,000 Yulin Legions, no matter how many ministers support him, what is the use?
Even the Yin family is unlikely to recruit soldiers and horses to come to the rescue, and if the Jingwei Heavy Land gathers swords, it is suspected of forcing the palace.
If this is the case, it will attract generals from all walks of life in Xingzhao to come to King Qin, and at that time, no matter how Xing Tianze and Wuxian leave, they will not be able to escape and be destroyed.
"If you don't have to use it for us, we can replace this person on it." Although Traceless's tone was full of murderous intent, his face was extremely peaceful, as if he had just said something insignificant.
"Zhao Tianwei has been a master for many years, and his Zhao family's marksmanship passed down from generation to generation is also extremely exquisite, and if he is easily moved, this king is worried that the 80,000 Yulin army may be in a riot." Xing Tianze sighed slightly.
He also understands the embarrassment of the current situation, they obviously have an advantage but can't completely crush it, and end this game as soon as possible, because he has no real power in his hands and can't achieve the effect of responding to every call.
Although he has a very high prestige in the army, he is not the one who commands the army now.
Traceless didn't speak, his hands crossed in front of his abdomen, his two thumbs spinning and rubbing.
It took half an hour for the carriage to arrive at the Marshal's Mansion, and Yin Pingzhen's father was now the generalissimo of the Soldiers and Horses of the Criminal Zhao Kingdom.
Wuxian and Xing Tianze had just gotten out of the carriage, and Yin Pingzhen hurriedly walked over: "Why did you two guys come now?" ”
"There are some trivial matters in the house that have been delayed, and besides, there is still an hour before the banquet begins." Xing Tianze waved his hand slightly, so that Yin Pingzhen should not be surprised.
"An empty shelf prince or trivial trouble? I think it's reluctant to leave Gentle Township, and it's embarrassing to come out, right? A discordant voice suddenly rang out.
The three of them hurriedly looked at it, only to see that Zhao Tian, the commander of the Yulin Army, had just gotten off the carriage.
He originally wanted to ride a horse and was unwilling to take a carriage, but his father insisted on doing so, for fear that the Yin family would think that the Zhao family was just a reckless man.
The Zhao family can only be regarded as a second-class family in the capital at most, where can it be compared to a top family like the Yin family.
"Who are you? Did my Yin family invite you tonight? Yin Pingzhen's face instantly became gloomy, and he looked at the invincible Zhao Tian with a slight indifference in his eyes.