I am the master of this world

Chapter 141 Eight Kings' Conspiracy
Shen Ning and Jia Xu chatted for a long time, and they had a good time.

During the conversation, Shen Ning not only expressed his intention of soliciting, but also expressed his admiration for him. Originally, the system had 70% influence on favorability, so the cautious Jia Xu also felt Shen Ning's attention, thinking that Shen Ning would be a leader in the future. A wise master.

But, being able to take refuge does not mean taking refuge now. Obviously, Jia Xu is now assisting Sima Liang with his own plan, and he will not be lured by Shen Ning with a few words to join the sect.

Shen Ning didn't continue to visit the thatched cottage, he was also curious about Jia Xu's intentions, but wanted to see the plot of this poisonous man.

For the next few days, Shen Ning stayed in the Southeast Palace and did not go out, the days were peaceful.

In the past few days, Emperor Sima Zhou has been obsessed with Zhao Qingxuan's gentleness and dotes on her very much. The degree of doting heralds the rise of the next favorite concubine, so the concubines in the harem are shocked and angry, because they have never seen this noble person before, they only know that He was born as a drug boy, backed by a celestial master, and knew nothing about the rest.

Zhao Qingxuan is not an ordinary woman either, she has already chosen this path, so naturally she will not give up, and she is very smart, she understands that there are three thousand beauties in the harem, each with its own merits, your majesty has never seen any beauties before, and if you want to become his favorite concubine, you have to Has a unique ability.

The clever Zhao Qingxuan quickly found a solution.

Your Majesty is obsessed with longevity and must take pills every day, so Zhao Qingxuan starts with longevity, thus occupying the emperor's attention and favor.

In this way, Zhao Qingxuan began to take full charge of the alchemy room.

And the matter of King Runan's banquet naturally reached the ears of Emperor Sima Zhou.

Sima Zhou had just taken a pill, Zhao Qingxuan was holding his shoulders, and there were two people standing not far away.

One is the seal of the Supervisor of Rites, the most powerful eunuch among the palace officials, and also the most trusted eunuch by Sima Zhou, Xu Chongzhi.

The other is Huo Tianguang, the commander of Tianlongwei, who is in charge of guarding the entire palace. He is also Sima Zhou's most trusted general of the Forbidden Army.

Xu Chongzhi was insidious and cunning, while Huo Tianguang was cold-blooded and ruthless. He was also a close minister who served the emperor. They were known as two of the five traitors of the Jin Dynasty.

Huo Tianguang had just reported to Sima Zhou about the banquet hosted by King Runan. Sima Zhou closed his eyes and enjoyed the comfort of the shoulder squeeze, and cursed: "These treacherous ministers and traitors are colluding under my nose. I really don't care about me." How dare you threaten me, the whole Jin Dynasty belongs to me, you really don’t know whether to live or die! Huo Tianguang, send people to kill them all for me! Kill them all!"

Sima Zhou was fatuous and narrow-minded. When the eight kings were entrusted outside, he couldn't see him so he didn't worry about it. He was angry with them when he summoned them a few days ago, so he naturally held a grudge.

Huo Tianguang immediately clasped his fists and said, "I am humble enough to accept the decree. Now I will dispatch troops and generals to attack the Runan Palace tomorrow to share your Majesty's worries!"

This was the reason why Huo Tianguang was able to be the leader of Tianlongwei. He obeyed whatever the emperor said and never disobeyed orders. Sima Zhou liked such subordinates, so he naturally valued them even more.

And Xu Chongzhi reminded: "Your Majesty, the soldiers and horses of the Eight Kings are still outside the city. There are about [-] soldiers and horses. Once they do it, the servants and maids are afraid that the soldiers and horses outside the city will attack the city. Do you want to mobilize the guards and destroy them at the same time? I am afraid that the Eight Kings If the fief raises troops to rebel, do we still have to call the Yamen Army?"

Xu Chongzhi was smarter and did not persuade Sima Zhou. Instead, he reminded Sima Zhou in a subtle way, telling him that a single move could affect the whole body. The eight kings were all over 50 years old and would die when they died. But after they died, their heirs There will be rebellion by raising troops, and the world will be in chaos.

Sure enough, after hearing Xu Chongzhi's words, Sima Zhou angrily shouted: "Forget it, spare their lives. But I am so panic-stricken, should I just watch them plot?"

"Your Majesty, there are many gaps between the eight kings, such as the King of Qi and the King of Southeast. They are inextricable grievances. If they can be allowed to fight in a nest, it will not only destroy their alliance, but also make them fight and weaken each other. Strength, why not do it?" Xu Chongzhi said respectfully.

Sima Zhou nodded and said, "That's a reasonable statement! It's hard to get them together this time, and it just so happens to worsen their relationship. If it doesn't work, if you kill one or two, it's my birthday, haha. Xu Qing , I leave this matter to you."

"Your servant obeys!" Xu Chongzhi hurriedly knelt down to accept the order.

He is not only in charge of the supervisor of ceremonies, but also the guard of the land tiger is under his command, so Xu Chongzhi's power can be imagined, similar to Wei Zhongxian in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhao Qingxuan on the side was focused on squeezing his shoulders, as if he didn't hear their conversation at all.However, the smart Zhao Qingxuan had a new idea, which was to win over Xu Chongzhi.

Zhao Qingxuan understands her disadvantages, she has no family to rely on, and the concubines in the harem will do everything to deal with her in order to win favor, so she must find helpers.

And Xu Chongzhi is the most suitable person!
If Xu Chongzhi can be won over, Zhao Qingxuan's position in the harem will be more stable.

Then how to win over Xu Chongzhi?

Time soon came to the day of the banquet.

Shen Ning, Zhang Liao, and Lu Xun escorted Sima Haiyun to the Runan Palace, where the prince had already arrived and was chatting in the living room.

After Sima Haiyun went to visit one by one, he sat in a corner and did not participate in the conversation between the elders.

Not long after, Qi Wang Sima Jiong walked in.

Among the eight kings, Sima Jiong had a cruel personality, and several princes couldn't understand him, so they just nodded when they saw him come in.

After Sima Jiong came in, he scanned around and locked his eyes on Sima Haiyun, then walked over and sat next to him.

Sima Haiyun was so frightened that his heart trembled, he secretly scolded a room so big, why did he come here!

"Good nephew, the king's confidant and love will be lost in your hands, and the king's three thousand soldiers and horses, what do you think the king should do? I thought your father would come in person, but I didn't expect him to shrink his head Turtle, let you die." Sima Jiong asked with a sneer.

Sima Haiyun was really afraid that he would violently kill him, and when he didn't know how to respond, Shen Ning behind him smiled and said: "Prince Qi really knows how to joke! The court has already investigated clearly that it was Wang Xiao who colluded with Yuchi Zhan for evil intentions. If the prince wants to To settle accounts, I can only go to Wang Xiao, but unfortunately Wang Xiao has already pleaded guilty to the law."

Sima Jiong stared and said angrily, "Who are you? Do you have the right to speak here?"

"The villain's status is humble, but when he came to Beijing, the prince had an order to let the villain protect the prince." Shen Ning said respectfully.

Sima Haiyun said quickly: "He is my sworn brother and was adopted as an adopted son by my father. By the way, he discovered and designed the conspiracy between Yuchi Zhan and Wang Xiao!"

In order to divert Sima Jiong's anger, Sima Haiyun directly dumped the blame on Shen Ning, fearing that Shen Ning's status was too low and would be looked down upon by Sima Jiong, and specifically said that Shen Ning was his father's adopted son.

Shen Ning knew Sima Haiyun's character a long time ago, so he was not annoyed, but bowed his hands to Sima Jiong.

Sure enough, Sima Jiong's anger was transferred to Shen Ning. After looking at it, he sneered and said, "I never thought that the King of Southeast could accept such an outstanding adoptive son before he died! Where are you from? The family should not be an unknown person."

"The villain's uncle is Li Yuanxiao!" Shen Ning replied.

When Sima Jiong heard this, he immediately slapped the table and stood up.

Back then, his Qingzhou army was defeated by Li Yuanxiao, so the two people Sima Jiong wanted to kill the most were Sima Yue and Li Yuanxiao.

"It turned out to be Li Yuanxiao's nephew, good, good! I remember you!" Sima Jiong left without hiding his murderous intent.

As soon as the person left, Sima Haiyun let out a long sigh of relief.

"Shen Ning, thanks to you." Sima Haiyun reminded: "Based on King Qi's insidiousness, he will definitely send someone to assassinate us. Why don't we call in soldiers from outside the city?"

Shen Ning shook his head and said: "We have enough troops and horses. As long as we stay in the palace, we will be fine. King Qi doesn't dare to lead his troops into the Southeast Palace."

Not long after, Sima Liang arrived late and said with a smile: "Sorry, I have to deal with some trivial matters. Please move on and have a meal."

Then everyone came to a spacious room, the desks on both sides had already prepared wine and food, Sima Liang invited everyone to sit down.

As the host of the banquet, Sima Liang sat at the main seat, and the six princes and Sima Haiyun sat on both sides.

Naturally, Shen Ning was not qualified to be seated. He was standing behind Sima Haiyun, but he didn't expect Sima Liang to say, "Everyone else will step down."

Sima Haiyun hurriedly said: "Uncle, can I keep my guard?"

"We have important matters to discuss, and outsiders must avoid them." Sima Liang laughed.

Sima Jiong even sneered: "My dear nephew, you are already a grown man. Why do you look like a son who has not been weaned? Is he the crown prince, or are you the crown prince? Your Uncle Wang of Runan is right. What we have to talk about is a big matter. What kind of thing is he, is he qualified to listen?"

Sima Haiyun had no choice but to look at Shen Ning.

Shen Ning gave him a reassuring look, then bowed his hands and retreated.

"What the hell are Sima Liang and Jia Xu doing?" Shen Ning stood in the courtyard, puzzled.

At this time, there were only seven princes and Sima Haiyun left in the room.

Sima Liang raised a glass of wine and said with a smile: "We are all a family, so I will not play riddles anymore. I am hosting a banquet for you today because I want to make an alliance with you."

"Covenant?" Everyone was taken aback.

Sima Liangliang nodded and continued: "The distribution of the lands by the eight kings has become a thorn in the side of His Majesty. After His Majesty's birthday this time, it is estimated that he will attack us."

"Although we hold the military power and are feared by him, we are all members of the royal family. It is the Sima family's business to make troubles. However, among the top ten military lords and the governors of various states, which one does not support self-respect?"

"To be treasonous, we eight kings fought with His Majesty, but in the end we all got the advantage. How can we face our ancestors after we die?"

As soon as this remark came out, it immediately resonated with others.

Sima Wei, King of Chu, said: "The soldiers and horses of the ten princes are no less than ours. Your Majesty only focuses on us, but he forgot that we are all named Sima, and those princes are the most ambitious!"

Sima Yong, King of Hejian, agreed: "King Runan and King Chu are very true. We are the royal family of the Jin Dynasty, and everything is for the Jin Dynasty, but other forces want to oppose the Jin Dynasty!"

The other kings also nodded.

Sima Jiong also said angrily: "Let me tell you, Sima Zhou still trusts eunuchs and relatives. Look at the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty. They are all treacherous people. They should be killed! Sima Zhou still trusts them!"

(End of this chapter)