My country, you can pinch it

The rain in the past two days was really heavy, which woke up Shun Emperor who was sleeping. After that, he couldn't sleep anymore, and instead felt a little panic in his heart.

Suddenly, he shouted: "Yuan'er!"

Zhu Yuanfeng hurried in, and asked with a worried face, "Your Majesty?"

Emperor Shun didn't know what was wrong with him, he held Zhu Yuanfeng's hand, stared into his eyes for a long time, and asked, "Yuan'er, I feel very disturbed, tell me, is anyone else aware of this secret edict?"

Zhu Yuanfeng was so frightened that his heart skipped a beat, thinking that he had been discovered as a secret informer!

On a rainy spring day and night, his back was instantly wet with sweat, and he almost lost his composure.Fortunately, the only palace lantern was dim, he hurried to meet the emperor, and did not have time to light the surrounding candles, so that Emperor Shun could not see the clue.

He rolled his throat nervously and said, "Your Majesty, this servant claims to be very careful, so no one else should know."

Emperor Shun looked at him for a while, "Why are your hands cold?"

Zhu Yuanfeng opened his eyes, his face turned pale, and he tried to calm down, "The slave is on duty tonight, the wind and rain are blowing in...it's a bit cold."

Emperor Shun listened, and slowly stroked his hands and sleeves, touched his hands, and said angrily: "Why do these things by yourself, you are too indulgent of those little things down there."

Zhu Yuanfeng smiled, held Emperor Shun with his backhand, and lowered his head, "This time is not peaceful, and I don't worry about you. After waiting... I also ask the emperor to allow me to rest for a few days and go home to accompany my mother."

This request made Emperor Shun laugh dumbfounded, and he felt relieved, "What should I do? You really don't have to be so cautious with me. If you overstep a little bit, can I still blame you?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, but this is what the slaves want now." Zhu Yuanfeng said softly, and he gently supported the Emperor to lie down again, "It's still early, why don't you take a rest, Your Majesty?"

Emperor Shun didn't object, but he suddenly asked: "Yuan'er, is it time for Prince Duan to go to Beijing?"

Zhu Yuanfeng paused slightly with his hand covering the quilt, and then nodded, "Yes, as soon as your secret edict is gone, King Duan can't wait to return to Beijing. Counting the news sent back all the way, it will be almost... tomorrow." The news was passed to Shang Jinling, but Zhu Yuanfeng didn't know anything about how the crown prince would make a fuss about it.He has been thinking about how to deal with it, but with the bargaining chip in Liu Ke's hand, he really can't think of a way to deal with this Qin Wangbing.

"Five cities soldiers and horses..."

"The slave has already beaten it according to the emperor's will, and he will not dare to make any mistakes."

Emperor Shun thought about it, and felt that his plan should be smooth. Liu Ke never dreamed that King Duan would return to Beijing so early, "Next is the Northwest, is there any movement?"

Zhu Yuanfeng pondered and said: "Not for the time being, there is General Qi guarding the Shamen Pass, the Shang family can't move, and His Royal Highness has no other military power in his hands."

This made Emperor Shun laugh, "No, he has."

Zhu Yuanfeng was taken aback, his throat suddenly tightened.

Emperor Shun affirmed: "If there is no military power, wouldn't it be a joke for the prince to seek rebellion?"

Zhu Yuanfeng asked: "But... where did he get the soldiers?"

"Do you think everyone in the forbidden army listens to me? Those are all honorable children!" Emperor Shun sneered, "Furthermore, the three thousand soldiers from the prince's mansion were all brought back from the northwest. Maybe there are Shang family among them. The army. This year, and then break up into pieces and go to Beijing, is enough for him to raise a group of private soldiers."

Zhu Yuanfeng was shocked, he had never heard Emperor Shun mention it.

"Maybe the Marquis of Si Ting is here, Your Majesty..."

Before Zhu Yuanfeng finished speaking, Emperor Shun said, "You can't count on him."

Zhu Yuanfeng was a little puzzled, "Your Majesty, I'm a slave. It doesn't look like Marquis Si Ting is a person who will help evildoers. He even stopped all the officials for you!"

"Not now, but I can't tell tomorrow." Emperor Shun smiled inexplicably, "Yuan'er, don't you think there is still a link missing tomorrow?"

"what?"

"The crown prince plotted rebellion, and I can judge the crime. If he doesn't move, isn't this king's soldier born from no name?"

Zhu Yuanfeng always felt that there was something weird in this stormy atmosphere. The entire imperial city was tense, but there was one missing trigger.

Now, Zhu Yuanfeng understood, his mouth was dry, and he couldn't help asking: "What does the emperor plan to do?"

Emperor Shun turned around, and in the dimness, his cloudy eyes suddenly became sinister and sharp, and he said cruelly: "Yuan'er, tomorrow morning, you will go to Zhongshu for me to bring Shang Jinling into the palace."

Zhu Yuanfeng's pupils suddenly shrank when he heard the words, and his whole body became stiff.

"With him in my hands, the prince should have changed."

When the sound fell, only Emperor Shun's breath was left in the hall. After a long time, Zhu Yuanfeng asked, "But... the charges..."

"Bewitching the prince, rebelling against human relations." Enough for Shang Jinling to die.

Zhu Yuanfeng thought the prince would go crazy!If you don't rebel, you have to rebel, and Emperor Shun really gave up the last bit of sanctimoniousness in doing so.

He had no choice but to say: "Yes."

It was windy and windy outside, Zhu Yuanfeng walked out of the hall step by step, the splashed rainwater wet his hair, the cold spring day was not as cold as he was frightened by the emperor's mind.

He claimed to be trustworthy, but in the end the emperor didn't trust anyone and played with everyone between applause.

"Elder-in-law." Xiao Qi came over with a lantern and a cloak to keep out the cold, with worry in his eyes, and after getting closer, he couldn't help asking, "What orders does the emperor have?"

Xiao Qi has always been in charge of delivering news between Zhu Yuanfeng and the Prince's Mansion, but at this time, he can't take risks. This palace is like a dormant beast, there are always various eyes watching each other secretly, so he shook his head.

"Tomorrow I will go in person."

That night, not only Emperor Shun could not sleep peacefully, but also Liu Ke and Monk Jin Ling had candles lit until dawn.

"Sixth Sister sent the news that the eldest brother-in-law had ambushed in advance. If there is no accident, King Duan is already in his hands, and the Jianfeng Battalion will definitely be able to enter the capital tomorrow. By then... whether it will be life or death is unknown."

Both Shang Jinling and Liu Ke have deduced this point many times.

"Luo Yun is ready. Among the forbidden army, there are also my people. Marquis Si Ting...Ling Ling, is there something we are missing?"

Listening to the sound of rain outside, Shang Jinling fiddled with the candlelight. Under the light, the expression on his face was peaceful and beautiful. He hummed softly, "The most important link is missing."

Liu Ke moved her lips, and her eyes fell on Shang Jinling's official uniform when she went to the Yamen tomorrow.

"There is no reason for you to lead troops into the palace." And the emperor also lost an opportunity to kill the prince on the spot.

"Since ancient times, she has become a confidante in anger, and the concubine is so unfortunate, Seventh Brother..." Shang Jinling hugged Liu Ke gently, and sighed, "You still owe me a wedding night, no matter what, we have to Let's live together."

On the second day, Shang Jinling still went to the yamen, but was suddenly captured by Zhu Yuanfeng and taken into the palace.

Thanks to the big scandal of the emperor 29 years ago, although all the officials were very critical of the prince's good Nanfeng, it is obvious that His Majesty the emperor is superior in terms of absurdity. To be in love with the prince and the son of the Shang family, normal people are willing to accept the latter.

Everyone knew that Mr. Shang was the eyeball of His Highness the Crown Prince. Who would have thought that the emperor would suddenly snatch this Mr. into the palace, what would he do?

Force the prince to rebel?

"Bewitching the prince, rebelling against human relations?" Liu Ke gritted his teeth and spit out these eight words, deep anger burst out in his eyes, and he roared in the direction of the magnificent Dacheng Palace, "Does the old man know how to write about etiquette, integrity, virtuousness and shame?" ? What qualifications does he have to judge me?"

The wind and rain suddenly intensified that day, and the raindrops hit the body painfully.

Except for Liu Ke, everyone thought that Shang Jinling was insignificant, but the emperor gave a signal by doing this, that he was fully prepared and would not be afraid of the crown prince's attack.

What about the prince?

If he doesn't move, will he never have another chance?

Liu Ke was standing outside the imperial palace with his whole body wet, his canthus was about to burst, and he was full of hatred. He thought of his mother, his grandfather who died generously for him, and his uncle who was extremely innocent and would rather die than surrender. Everything, this The culprit reached out to his beloved again.

"The emperor is not benevolent, I want to take it!"

The prince was finally forced to rebel.

The sky is overcast, and black crows are urging the city.

After the beginning of spring in the capital, there is no good weather. There are more thunderstorms than in previous years. On this day, it seems that the gods in the sky have no patience to rain well, mixing all the pain and hatred into the Tianchi, pouring it down, and to wash away the sins of the earth.

The streets of the capital were full of people fleeing in a hurry. In an instant, all the alleys and roads were empty, and the doors of the shops were tightly closed, for fear that the wind and rain outside would blow in. No matter what you looked at, there was vaguely the sound of heavy rain, but it was mixed with the sound of running and weapons rubbing.

They prayed silently in their hearts, and tomorrow all this will pass.

Whether it is a new king succeeding to the throne, or conspiracy to kill, no matter what, there are heads and pieces of blood.

On this day, the Dashun Dynasty began to shake.

Liu Ke was wearing armor and holding a sword in his hand. The cold rain slid into his fingers along the tip of the sword. He pointed in the direction of the palace and let out a roar. Behind him, there are black and stern soldiers, with cold killing intent in their eyes, and their neat steps follow the lord approaching with firm belief.

As Emperor Shun said, the crown prince is not without troops, with 5000 government soldiers in hand, plus the private soldiers in his possession, there are [-] people, and they headed towards the palace in the dark rain.

And this movement was sent into the Dacheng Palace in every detail.

Listening to the guard's report, Emperor Shun didn't worry too much, "Explore again." He waved his hand and made people retreat.

Compared with the prince who is getting closer, he seems to be more interested in the people around him. Shang Jinling is holding a book of Analects, flipping through pages one after another.

He was not bound hands and feet, but sitting quietly in the side of the hall, the tea in front of him was still hot, and the exquisite cakes in the imperial dining room were also steaming, as if he was not a prisoner who was forcibly detained, but a distinguished guest who was invited, with a face like jade, The warmth is like water, reminding him vaguely of that person many years ago.

"It is said that a hero is saddened by a beauty, but the ancients never deceived me."

When Shang Jinling read the book, she still had a little expression on her face, but when she heard the hoarse and old voice, she seemed to be expressionless as if her interest had been spoiled, then she raised her head and showed a sarcastic smile, "The majestic emperor, but only this shady man The means are nothing more than that."

Emperor Shun didn't get angry, his expression was still peaceful, holding the tonic soup just brought up by the imperial dining room in his hand, as if chatting: "You are so neither arrogant nor angry, is it because you are calm by nature, or because you have confidence in your heart, could it be that the prince still keeps a hand, Could it be the Shang family?"

For these one after another questions, Shang Jinling knew that Emperor Shun did not expect to get answers from him, but only his own guesses. He lowered his head again and looked at the words of Confucius governing the country in the Analects, which are completely relevant to today. Shit.

Sure enough, Emperor Shun replied to himself, "Shang's house is too far away, and the city gate is difficult to attack. The crown prince counts, but there are only 5000 people, but the forbidden army is tens of thousands. How can he get in?"

Shang Jinling was too lazy to answer him.

This attitude made Emperor Shun a little displeased, but when he thought of the next good show, he was rarely tolerant and dismissive.

Today, Emperor Shun did not pretend to be lying on the bed anymore, but wore the golden dragon robe neatly on his body, which looked very solemn as if it was a festival, facing the tall palace gate, as if eagerly waiting for someone to come out in the rainy night and meet with him. He confronted him.

The door of the hall is open, and you can see the pouring rain outside. The dedicated guards stand in the wind and rain, like sculptures.

The rumbling iron horses trampled on the muddy water, without even lighting the torches, like a dark cloud pressing into the city gate.

There is a turmoil in the capital, and chaos is imminent. The soldiers and horses of the five cities obey the holy order and guard the gates firmly, not daring to meddle in the capital.

Suddenly, a loud shout came from the west city gate: "Boss, there are cavalry approaching!"

There was a bang, and lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the world for a short time. At some point, there were black cavalry under the city, with black armor and black horses, and it was impossible to tell which route it was from.

King Duan had never suffered such pain in his life. He never knew that someone could run wildly all day and all night in the rainy night without even stopping for a moment to catch his breath.This group of cavalry, who seemed to be tireless and cold, shattered his last hope of escape.

Don't expect the army behind to catch up to rescue him, or go over the cavalry to report to the capital.

He was so dazed that he didn't even know when the horse's hooves stopped. The lieutenant looked at Duan Wang in his arms, and couldn't help stretching out his hand to sniff him.

"What's wrong, dead?" Chen Du turned around and asked.

"No, I'm still panting." The lieutenant general didn't know whether it was a pity or a blessing, but he felt a bit complicated along the way.

King Duan pampered him well, so his body would not be thin and small. Rubbing the lieutenant's horse with his stomach full of fat and water was really a burden. If it wasn't for Chen Du's order along the way, the lieutenant had the idea of ​​throwing him down countless times.

But if the other party is really out of breath, things are still a little troublesome.

In front, on the high city wall, there was finally a shout: "Who is coming?"

"General, should I give it to you first?" The deputy general said cautiously, "Where shall I go to meet you?"

King Duan is an important hostage, so Chen Du would be relieved to keep him by his side, but seeing his distressed appearance and huge body, Chen Du was a little reluctant. He had only hugged Shang Chuqing and Yang Yang in his life. Not interested in hugging pigs, so he ordered a guard beside him, threw the imperial edict and tiger talisman over, "Go."

"Wait a little longer, let him die when he enters the palace." Chen Du comforted the lieutenant general, and then instructed, "Be upright, what about Prince Ren, you are in a sack-like posture, let's not reveal your secrets?"

Lieutenant general: "..." Are you okay, are you going?

The rain was so heavy that I couldn't hear the shouting at the other end and the answering at the other end.

But the city is now in chaos, and the soldiers and horses of the five cities did not dare to open the city gate and send people to take a look, and suddenly fell into persistence.

Chen Du didn't have much patience, so he thought for a while and asked someone to take a banner of King Duan, wrapped the tiger talisman and imperial edict in it and tied it in a knot.

He took a huge longbow from his subordinates, pierced the knot with an arrow, and shot it towards the sky above the city gate, and it was instantly nailed to the female wall.

This move stunned the people on the wall.

"My lord, it is the emperor's edict, and the tiger talisman is also correct."

King Duan, Tiger Talisman, and the imperial edict were spread out in front of the commander of the Wucheng Army and Horse Commander. The latter looked at the cavalry waiting below. Cold killing intent, this is the cruelty that will only be formed after a long battle.

Where can King Duan find such an army?

But the Commander of the Five Cities Army and Horse Division didn't ask any more questions. Since he was asked to obey the edict and the edict was also there, he wouldn't do anything more.

"Open the city gate and let King Duan enter the city."

"Yes."

The heavy and majestic gate of the capital city slowly opened, Chen Du hooked his mouth, raised his hand and said, "Enter the city!"