The king is not the king, the minister is not the minister

In the twelfth lunar month, the new wind is strong.

Xia Houjie looked at the three princes with cloudy eyes, for a long time, raised some strength, and said in a low voice: "Master Zuo, read out the imperial edict."

Everyone focused their attention on Zuo Xiang in front of the dragon couch. Even in winter, Yu Zhuo was still dressed in white. Looking at his demeanor, he looked like a banished immortal, and his appearance was as beautiful as a jade carving.

"I obey the decree." Yu Zhuo stood up, took the edict from Xia Houjie, and read it all in a few sentences.Seeing the demeanor of the three princes, Yu Zhuo's voice was even and steady, but it aroused turmoil among the people present.

"Following the fate of heaven, the emperor issued an edict saying: 'The eldest prince Xia Houfeng has more than enough benevolence and virtue in person, but not enough courage to make judgments. It is not easy to inherit the great rule. He is named King Annan and the middle of Shu'."

Xia Houqi secretly smiled. Although Xia Houfeng was the eldest son, he still couldn't be an emperor with his personality. It's good that the old emperor is so knowledgeable, and his deployment in the palace doesn't need to be used.

"The second prince, Xia Houqi, has a good strategy and is considerate in handling things. However, he is ignorant of the king's heart, and his biological mother is humble and unfit for much use. He is named King Guangping and the land of Guangdong and Guangxi."

At first he thought it was tinnitus, Xia Houqi stared suddenly, his eyes seemed to tear Zuo Xiangyu into pieces.All the officials were shocked, looking at the third prince who was only 22 years old, unable to figure out the meaning of this move.

"The third prince, Xia Houzhan, has both civil and military skills, is exceptionally calm, and is a legitimate son. He is worthy of great use as the crown prince." As soon as these words came out, all the officials held their breaths.

Xia Houqi was the first to react, and went to the couch and asked, "Father, what is your intention?" "My son is in front of you day and night, how long has it been since Xia Houzhan returned to the capital? Just because he is the son of the eldest son?"

However, at this time, Xia Houjie could no longer give him an answer.

"Father! Father! Quick, imperial physician, come here!"

Emperor Gaozu, who was only forty-nine years old and founded the foundation of the Jing Dynasty, died in the twelfth lunar month of the fourth year of Tianlin.The emperor fought on the battlefield for 28 years, and finally passed on the throne to his youngest son Xia Houzhan, who was also based on the battlefield.

"Left Prime Minister, the edict! Give me the edict." Xia Houqi didn't seem to believe the ending, and reached out to snatch the edict, but it was no match for Yu Zhuo, who only showed him a glance after passing the edict to the officials.

Xia Houqi's eyes turned cold, he took the medicine bowl from the maid's hand, and slammed it on the ground, the sound was extremely ear-piercing in the empty bedroom.

"Is it that important how the imperial edict is written?"

Numerous guards appeared from the shadows, Xia Houqi looked his third brother up and down, and said, "Good Xia Houzhan, don't even think about going out from here today."

"Second brother, what are you doing?" Xia Houfeng asked hastily.

"Be your King Annan well, and don't interfere."

Yu Zhuo sighed invisibly, if the second prince is really willing to go to the barren land of Guangdong and Guangxi, there will be ghosts.

Ten years ago, when the old emperor handed him the imperial decree, his eyes were gloomy and he said weakly: "If he rebels, Hengqing, let him live." That was his favorite child, even though his biological mother was a military prostitute, but Jingchao Jiangshan cannot be regarded according to his favor.

Many civil servants and military generals present were indeed supporters of Xia Houqi.

As long as Xia Houqi gives an order, these guards will rush forward. Even Xia Houzhan, who has guarded the frontier for several years and is skilled in martial arts, will be hard to beat at this time.Xia Houqi knows that the biggest variable lies in the left side.

In the past dynasties, the left minister is dressed in white to show the humble family; the right minister is dressed in red robes to represent the noble family.Yu Zhuo is alone and has no family members. The only one he has contact with is Ling Yuntai, who lives in seclusion, which is hard for ordinary people to find.No matter how Xia Houqi wins over this person, if he can't find a breakthrough, it will be difficult to succeed.

"Left Prime Minister, you are not so ignorant of current affairs, are you?" Lord Yushi stepped forward first, stretched out his hand, and signaled him to hand over the imperial edict.

Yu Zhuo gripped the edict tightly and took two steps back.

"In that case, don't blame me for being rude." Xia Houqi had already started to call himself Zhen, obviously full of confidence in seizing the throne.Several guards rushed forward, the blades in their hands were cold, and they were about to take down Xia Houzhan.

"Wait!" Yu Zhuo spread out his folding fan, pushing everyone away out of thin air with several bursts of energy, then took out a handful of soybeans from his bosom, sprinkled them on the open space, and another group of people in armor appeared for no reason.The smoke that came from nowhere made this gentleman in white look like a ghost.

"Scattering beans into soldiers, Zuoxiang him..." Some courtiers exclaimed.

It is rumored that the first emperor's Huaihe battle was short of troops. Yu Zhuo, who was still a military adviser, grabbed a handful of mung beans and produced thousands of elite soldiers out of thin air.Some people think that master Yu Zhuo passed on Lingyuntai, so he naturally knows some fairy magic;

"Report, Second Prince, a thousand soldiers have broken into the palace." A guard outside the door hurriedly reported.

"Cut!" Xia Houqi gave the order all over, and the guards who arrived rushed to do it one after another.

A soldier behind Xia Houzhan pulled out two soft swords from his waist that were carried near the palace.Xia Houzhan took the sword and was able to block the long knife that was draped over him, but Xia Houqi's people were a bit too much.

Zuo Xiang's eyes were like cold stars, and he jumped up with a ghostly figure. Xia Houqi hadn't recovered yet, and the folded folding fan pressed against his chin.

The handle of the fan is made of bone, and it is usually very round, but now it is as sharp as a knife.Yu Zhuo shouted: "Still not stopping." In fact, he didn't need to say, the "magic soldiers" summoned by him had already suppressed the guards who had sneaked into the bedroom.

The people brought by Xia Houzhan also arrived.

"I really underestimated you." Xia Houqi gritted his teeth, his gaze wandered over Xia Houzhan, wishing he could pounce on him and eat his flesh and blood.

"Come here, the second prince Xia Houqi intends to rebel, led the army to force the palace, and has since been demoted to a commoner. Take him down, put him in the prison, and choose a day to be executed." After Xia Houzhan finished speaking, his eyes fell on Yu Zhuo.

The latter understood, presented the imperial decree, and shouted: "Long live my emperor."

None of the officials present was a human being, and now the general situation was settled, except for the prime minister who stood up and saluted, the rest had no choice but to kneel down and shout long live my emperor.The previously arrogant Lord Yu Shi knew that he would not escape, and was so frightened that he was out of his wits.

Xia Houzhan swept his eyes over the face of Zhou Xi, the prime minister on the right. The latter lowered his head and couldn't see his expression clearly.

Only Yu Zhuo and his "magic soldiers" were left behind, Xia Houzhan invited the rest of the officials out, and for a while, the palace seemed extremely empty.

"These people..." Xia Houzhan looked at a few so-called magic soldiers, and Yu Zhuo hurriedly said, "These are the secret guards that the late emperor specially asked his ministers to hand over to His Majesty."

"Where's the smoke?"

"It's the censer kicked down by the minister, with wet briquettes buried in it." Yu Zhuo explained, seeing that his expression remained unchanged, he signaled the dark guard to come forward.

A group of hidden guards took off their armor, knelt down and saluted: "I have seen the master."

Xia Houzhan said lightly: "Pingshen. Pick up the snow, and go and return Zuo Xiang's soybeans to him."

"Yes." Su Shixue, who was standing behind Xia Houzhan, picked up all the soybeans on the ground, and solemnly handed them over to Yu Zhuo.

Yu Zhuo took the soybeans and wanted to laugh. Noticing that the guard had an outstanding appearance and was a little familiar, he asked, "Are you Master Su's adopted son?"

"Yes." Su Shixue replied.Master Su that Yu Zhuo mentioned was Xia Houzhan's teacher, Su Qing, who was thirty years old but knowledgeable.He was a courtier of the former court, exiled by the former emperor, and then resolutely joined Xia Houjie's rebel army.

"Thank you, Prime Minister Zuo, for your help this time." Xia Houzhan said solemnly.

"Your Majesty's words are too serious."

"I and Hengqing have a heart-to-heart relationship." Xia Houzhan said, his power in the court is still too weak, and the ministers must have their own ideas. If he can get the help of the left, he can be sure to stabilize the country.

"It's late at night, Your Majesty should rest earlier." Yu Zhuo smiled lightly, as clear as the moon, and was about to take his leave.

"Come here, give the white fox fur that Xifan paid tribute to Prime Minister Zuo."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."

After closing the door and returning to Xia Houzhan's side, Su Shixue only felt that the sole of her foot was hard, but unexpectedly, she stepped on a bean, picked it up quickly, and confessed: "The subordinate did not do his job well, and missed a bean."

Xia Houzhan took it, this is a red bean, the color is darker, it is normal if it is not seen.Then he threw it into a potted plant and ordered: "Call everyone in to clean up."

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The official position changed slightly from Qin and Han, and the region according to Ming and Qing Dynasties.

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