Chen Jingxuan has two sons and a daughter, the eldest son, Chen Lu, who is still in prison. daughter Chen Yueyi is now in the cold palace. The youngest son's name is Chen Mian, and he is his favorite.

Chen Mian is talented and intelligent. When he was seven years old, he was accepted as an apprentice by a great Confucian and took him to travel all over the world.

Now that he has returned from his studies and is honest with the Chen family, Chen Jingxuan has finally found someone who can discuss, how can he not be happy.

When the father and son saw each other, they were full of emotion, mood swings, and it was inevitable that they would have tears in their eyes.

After greetings, Chen Jingxuan told about the catastrophe of the Chen family, and also said that the king wanted to suppress the Chen family.

Chen Mian was furious when he heard this, "My Chen family is loyal to the acting king, but I didn't expect to get this kind of treatment in exchange, it's really not worth it!" ”

Chen Jingxuan hurriedly said: "Don't talk nonsense, be careful that the wall has ears." ”

"Dad, the child has a countermeasure, but I'm afraid that you have concerns, so I'll take you to meet a nobleman."

"Who?"

"You'll know when you go."

Chen Jingxuan got into the carriage and followed Chen Mian to the Drunken Red Mansion. The noble man he wanted to see was listening to Chu Hongsleeve singing.

Chen Mian and Chen Jingxuan came to the door, and the guards went in to report. The person inside asked Chu Hongsleeve to leave first, and then called the Chen family father and son in.

Chen Jingxuan came to the room and saw a Confucian man, a person of the same age as him sitting there. And when he saw that his son was saluting the man with great respect, he wondered all the more about who it was.

"Dad, the child is here to introduce you, this is the master of the Han Dynasty Zuo Prime Minister."

When Chen Jingxuan heard this, he was shocked and hurriedly bowed to meet him.

Judging by the food, he immediately went up to help him up, and said with a smile: "I have heard of Old Chen's name for a long time!" It's a blessing to see it now, so please take a seat. ”

Judging Shiqi and Chen Jingxuan sat opposite each other, and Xianzhong and Chen Mian stood behind the two of them respectively, and sent after listening.

He personally poured wine for Chen Jingxuan, and Chen Jingxuan hurriedly replied in a panic, flattered.

"Come, Master Chen, I'll toast you."

"How dare you, I should respect the prime minister to ......"

The two of them each drank a glass of wine, and Chen Jingxuan gently put down the wine glass and asked him softly why he was here.

Judging Shiqi glanced at Chen Jingxuan and said: "I appreciate Chen Lao's talent very much, if it were not for Chen Lao, this generation of country would not be as prosperous as it is today." With the talent of the old man, it is more than enough to sit in the position of the old man. ”

This compliment made Chen Jingxuan arch his hand embarrassedly, "The prime minister has been raised, how can Chen compare with the prime minister." ”

"Chen Lao doesn't have to be too humble, Mian'er's talent and old man have seen it with his own eyes, and Chen Lao has made a lot of contributions to having such a son."

Chen Jingxuan was even more uneasy, in the past, he was often flattered, and he felt fluttering, but now that he was so flattered by him, he was like sitting on pins and needles, and he also understood in his heart that the purpose of judging his coming to Daidi this time was not simple.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at his son beside him, and complained in his heart that he didn't explain the reason earlier, which caused him to be cranky here now.

Chen Mian also noticed his father's dissatisfaction, but he just didn't see it.

"It's a pity, it......'s a pity," he sighed suddenly. Chen Jingxuan wanted to ask him why he sighed, and he said, "The Chen family's management of Daidi is a meritorious achievement, but it is a pity that it will end up badly in the end." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Chen Jingxuan was a little unhappy.

"Your son Chen Lu, daughter Chen Hou, Chen Lao is not concerned?"

Chen Jingxuan was stunned, and his eyes showed sadness.

"With your Chen family's merits to the land, it is also a function to offset their crimes, but why is the king ruthless and has to put them to death?"

Without waiting for Chen Jingxuan to speak, Ju Shiqi knocked on the table and continued, "Because you Chen Jiagong is the master, he is afraid that you will have rebellion!" ”

"The Chen family is loyal to the acting king, heaven and earth can be learned, how can they be opposed!" Chen Jingxuan stood up and hurriedly expressed his intentions.

Judging the food and said lightly: "People's hearts are separated from the belly, and your heart may not be visible to the king." Otherwise, how could he attack your Chen family? Even if you now stand before the king and swear to heaven, and you expose his intentions and cause him to lose face, can he spare you? ”

Chen Jingxuan sat down weakly, his expression was in a trance, and he was already six gods and no master.

Judging the food took this opportunity, and said: "The Queen Mother admires Chen Lao's talent, and has long had the idea of summoning Chen Lao to Chang'an. ”

Speaking of this, Chen Jingxuan understood what he wanted him to do, so he was frightened and asked uneasily: "What does the Queen Mother want me to do?" ”

Judging him smiled faintly, "Why does Old Chen ask knowingly? ”

Chen Jingxuan retracted his gaze and turned to Chen Mian, Chen Mian immediately knelt down and kowtowed to persuade him, "Father, on behalf of the king, why should we be foolish and loyal?" ”

Chen Jingxuan thought for a while, and then said to the judge: "Prime Minister, can I let my father and son go home and make a decision after discussion?" ”

"Please, it's just that time is running out, so you have to hurry."

Chen Jingxuan agreed, this banquet, he had no appetite, so he and his son left first and hurried home.

Chen's Mansion, Study.

"What do you mean? You've bothered me so much as soon as you come back...... What exactly do you want? Chen Jingxuan frowned sadly and vented his grievances to his son.

Chen Mian was still calm and said, "Doesn't my father think that the words of the prime minister are reasonable?" ”

Chen Jingxuan saw that his son was so calm, and he didn't want to get angry. He remained silent on Chen Mian's question.

"Father, in fact, you also know that the acting king intends to weaken the power of our Chen family, right?"

With Chen Jingxuan's keen political sense, of course he knew, but he thought that it was understandable for the king to do this, and if it were him, he would do the same.

If the king presses too hard, he also plans to delegate power, hoping to return to his hometown and live a good life.

Of course Chen Mian understands the old father's thoughts.

So he sneered at his old father and said coldly: "Dad, can't you see that it is your blind retreat that caused my brother and sister to be imprisoned and the other to be in the cold palace." ”

"Do you think that your concession can be exchanged for the peace of the Chen family? You are wrong, because you know too much, and the acting king will never let your ...... go"

Chen Jingxuan's eyelids jumped, and a look of pain appeared on his face, but his eyes could see that he was indecisive.

Chen Mian was annoyed, "Dad, when did you become so indecisive!" Now the danger of the Chen family is only imminent, if you can't make up your mind, it will only drag down the Chen family. Are you willing to watch the Chen family fall? ”

"What's more, this time there is the Queen Mother to support us, what are you afraid of? Isn't it the duty of a courtier to serve the king? ”

This sentence was like a bright light, lighting up the darkness in front of Chen Jingxuan's eyes, and he asked tremblingly: "Can you believe what the prime minister said?" ”

"Over the years, the child has been in the prime minister's mansion as his staff, the prime minister regards the child as a confidant, and the child guarantees his life, and what the prime minister said is true."

Chen Jingxuan breathed a long sigh of relief, and finally made a decision, "You reply to the prime minister, I have my own opinions on this matter." ”

Chen Mian was overjoyed, and immediately repented of the drunken Red Mansion and told him to eat it. Judging by his satisfaction, he nodded with satisfaction, took out a yellow silk and handed it to Chen Mian, "This is Your Majesty's holy decree, and it can wish you success." ”

Chen Mian took it in his hand, thanked him, and said that he would definitely live up to his mission.

Then Chen Mian left, and he ordered Shen Zhong to prepare a carriage and left Jinyang overnight. The rest of the matter will be left to the Chen family father and son.

That night, the father and son of the Chen family summoned their cronies to the mansion to conspire, and these cronies were his own family, some civil and military officials in the court, and some well-known figures in the rivers and lakes.

It is difficult for these people to get together on weekdays, and only when Chen Jingxuan comes forward can he match them.

Hearing Chen Jingxuan say that he was going to lift a big event, everyone was shocked. Good and good, why do you do this? Hins Chan gave three reasons:

First, the acting king was confused by the demon concubine, and all decisions were made by the demon concubine.

Second, the acting king is cleaning up the power of the Chen family, and in the past two days, officials close to the Chen family have been transferred from the capital or dismissed for various reasons, which is a sign, and sooner or later it will be their turn.

When the time comes, if the old accounts are settled, no one can escape.

Thirdly, and most importantly, it is the will of the Empress Dowager Lu, Your Majesty. You are all Hanchen, how can you not obey the king's orders?

As he spoke, Chen Jingxuan showed the holy decree, and everyone read it, and the holy decree had the national seal on it, which was correct.

The holy decree with these three reasons is like feeding everyone a reassuring pill. Let them do things to be famous, and justifiable.

Everyone has made up their minds, so they made a blood alliance, with Chen Jingxuan as the leader, and they will hold big things together and never flinch.

Next, everyone began to discuss countermeasures, and it was not easy to rebel.

The plan must be thorough and there must be enough manpower.

In terms of manpower, Chen Jingxuan's side is a big problem. Because the garrison of the capital is in the hands of Han Kuang, Han Kuang has an enmity with him, and he will do his best to defend the capital.

And the forbidden army and government soldiers who could listen to him in the capital, plus the forces of some friends in the rivers and lakes, combined were only a quarter of Han Kuang's troops.

It's okay if you don't analyze it, but everyone frowned when they analyzed it, and they retreated.

Just when everyone was in a dilemma, Chen Mian stood up and said, "We don't have to do it in the capital. ”

"What does Childe mean?"

"Don't forget, in seven days there will be a ceremony to worship the heavens......"

After he said this, some people suddenly realized.

Sacrificing to the sky is an annual ceremony, at that time, the acting king will coerce hundreds of officials out of the city to go to Jingshan Temple, sacrifice to the world, pray for good weather this year, and the country and the people are safe.

However, during the festival of worshipping the heavens, nearly half of the forbidden troops in the capital will also escort them, do they have the divine calculation to defeat these forbidden troops?

This question has caused everyone to feel worried again.

But Chen Mian smiled, "You are wrong, our goal is not to act as the king!" ”

As soon as he said this, everyone's thinking became clear.

When the acting king led tens of thousands of horses to Jingshan, the capital and the palace must be empty, at that time, first take the capital, control the concubine, force Liu Heng to abdicate, and then ask the court to send someone to take over the land, then they will be victorious.

After listening to Chen Mian's plan, everyone was full of praise and thought it was high.