allendalepharm Chapter 1443 Queen Song: Your Majesty, are you going to decide who will own the Eastern Palace?
Chapter 1443 Queen Song: Your Majesty, are you going to decide who will own the Eastern Palace?
Chapter 1443 Queen Song: Your Majesty, are you going to decide who will own the Eastern Palace?
Shenjing City, Imperial Temple
At this moment, the Taimiao was in complete chaos, with guards and eunuchs running around under the eaves.
The chief minister of the cabinet, Li Zan, and the second minister, Gao Zhongping, were originally following closely behind Emperor Chongping in a solemn and dignified atmosphere, but they heard a rumbling sound, followed by the sound of a building collapsing.
He couldn't help but feel inexplicably frightened. He looked closely and saw the bright red blood on Emperor Chongping's face, which made him even more terrified.
The emperor...
While everyone was talking, they escorted Emperor Chongping towards the palace, and the Jinyi Guards and the Imperial Household Guards escorted him along the way.
At the time when the Taimiao was bombed, the entire city of Shenjing fell into inexplicable panic. The assassination of the emperor was too shocking.
In other words, everything that happened in the past few years, such as the fact that Prince of Qi Chen Cheng took advantage of the funeral of the retired emperor to force Emperor Chongping to abdicate. Now, no one knows what kind of villain this is, and he is so crazy that he wants to assassinate the emperor.
However, the Five Cities Military Division has already dispatched troops to search everywhere in Shenjing City.
The third floor of a restaurant with a plaque that reads "Yiran Ju" has a window on the southwest side, and a corner of the Taimiao Temple can be seen just fine.
Chen Yuan was holding a monocular telescope in his hand, gazing at the majestic palaces of the Temple of Heaven. He saw the palace collapse with a loud bang, leaving behind a huge cloud of smoke and dust.
I couldn't help but feel ecstatic.
Father, your revenge has finally been taken.
But then, Chen Yuan's pupils shrank slightly, his expression paused slightly, and he couldn't help but be shocked.
It was clear through the telescope that Emperor Chongping was seen walking quickly out of the palace with the support of Dai Quan.
"Damn it!" Chen Yuan's face was filled with indignation. His eyes were piercing from under his thick eyebrows. He shouted, "It's too early to light the fire now."
What Chen Yuan said really came true. Just after Emperor Chongping entered the hall, the Jinyi Guards who were originally responsible for lighting the fire were noticed by their companions, and in a hurry, they could only use a fire stick to light the fuse of the gunpowder.
Emperor Chongping had just entered the Taimiao Hall, while the civil and military officials behind him had not yet entered the center of the hall.
Just as Chen Yuan was secretly sighing in his heart, Ruan Yongde came up the wooden stairs quickly, with a look of fear on his face, and said, "Sir, something bad has happened."
"What's going on? Why did he get out?" Chen Yuan asked with anger on his face.
If that person escapes, then sending troops to hijack the palace will no longer be feasible.
"Something has gone wrong." Ruan Yongde looked extremely anxious and said in a deep voice, "Next, the Jinyifu and Wucheng Bingmasi will search the entire city. Young Master, you should go out and hide first."
Chen Yuan frowned, his face gloomy and uncertain, and then he didn't say anything else.
Then, he quickly left Yiranju.
At this moment, the entire Shenjing city was in turmoil and chaos because of the assassination of Emperor Chongping.
At this moment, the troops of the Jinyi Palace and the Five Cities Military Department instantly blocked the entire city. The relevant soldiers were searching for suspicious people in the streets and alleys. In an instant, the atmosphere of war flared up, and the scene was as solemn and murderous as that of an autumn day.
However, Emperor Chongping was dragged into the palace with the help of Dai Quan and a group of eunuchs and guards.
Palaces with high vermilion walls stand in an orderly manner in the palace, and the eaves and ridges are winding like a blue dragon, spreading its wings as if ready to take off. It is late autumn, and the sudden bleak autumn wind blows the leaves of the sycamore trees, which fall on the glazed tiles of the palaces. The clear glazed tiles, like a mirror, reflect the blue sky.
The crowd carried Emperor Chongping to a side hall with vermilion beams and pillars. As they spoke, they gathered around Emperor Chongping and talked to him.
Li Zan looked extremely frightened and said urgently, "Imperial Physician, Imperial Physician."
At this moment, several imperial doctors almost ran all the way to the front, looked at Emperor Chongping lying on the bed, and hurried forward to apply medicine to Emperor Chongping's eye sockets.
At this moment, Emperor Chongping narrowed his eyes slightly under his two rugged and thin pine-shaped eyebrows. It was obvious that his eyes had become numb from pain after such a long time, and his thin face with clear cheekbones was covered with bloodshot.
At this moment, Emperor Chongping endured the pain and only groaned, without making a sound.
"Your Majesty, how is it?" Li Zan walked quickly forward, his expression paused slightly, and asked in a worried tone.
Emperor Chongping said with a weak voice, "Mr. Li, send someone to investigate the traitor and make sure there are no mistakes!"
Li Zan looked stern and said, "Your Majesty, the Jinyifu and Wucheng Bingmasi have sealed off the entire city and started searching for the thieves. Your Majesty, please take a rest first."
Emperor Chongping gnashed his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Even if we have to dig three feet into the ground, we must catch these people!"
At this moment, the middle-aged emperor was filled with anger, and a murderous intent was boiling like water.
Gao Zhongping said, "Your Majesty, I think it must be the remnants of the King of Zhao who are behind this. Apart from this, I don't think of anyone else."
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, then said angrily: "Chen Yuan, you beast! This is the resting place of the spirit tablets of the Chen family's great ancestor and great ancestor."
It can be said that at this moment, Emperor Chongping was blind, and the murderous intent in his heart was like a waterfall, and the anger in his chest was almost burning the whole land.
At this moment, several imperial doctors were helping to check other injuries on Emperor Chongping's body. Feeling the wrath of the real dragon, they all showed expressions of fear on their faces.
In Kunning Palace——
Queen Song was wearing a light yellow dress and had a plump and graceful figure. She sat on a pearwood chair with a backrest, holding a blue-covered book in her hand and reading it intently.
The beauty's bun was very beautiful, and under her jade-like forehead, her willow-leaf-like eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were bright and translucent. In the sunlight, the beauty looked like a delicate and charming peony.
At this moment, a female official hurried into the hall, her voice already a little panicked, and said: "Your Majesty, His Majesty has been assassinated!"
After saying this, Queen Song looked at the maid, her beautiful eyes beneath her emerald eyebrows showing a hint of panic, and asked, "What's going on?"
The female official said, "Madam, when your majesty went to the Taimiao to worship the ancestors, the villains placed gunpowder in the main hall of the Taimiao in advance, and the black gunpowder ignited immediately."
When Queen Song heard this, her face, as white as snow, turned pale, and she asked, "Where is Your Majesty now?"
The female official said: "Now he is being sent to Xihe Palace."
Upon hearing this, Queen Song pursed her pink lips and ordered, "Go to Xihe Palace."
This was a critical moment. As the queen who ruled the country, Queen Song naturally had to go to Xihe Palace.
As they were talking, Queen Song, accompanied by several female officials, went to Xihe Palace.
At this moment, the hall was crowded with people inside and outside, and the civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty were waiting anxiously.
"The Empress is here."
Following the eunuch's shrill voice, everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a graceful and elegant beauty walking quickly into the hall.
Queen Song's fair face was filled with worry, and her voice was choked with sobs as she called out, "Your Majesty."
At this moment, the imperial physician had already wrapped a white cloth around Emperor Chongping's eyes. The emperor was currently weak, with an aura of decay surrounding him.
Emperor Chongping said in a weak voice, with a sense of fatigue: "Zitong, I'm here."
Seeing the miserable state of Emperor Chongping, Empress Song took a few quick steps, and with her beautiful eyes full of concern, she looked at Emperor Chongping, and said softly, "Your Majesty, how could this happen?"
At this moment, Queen Song didn't know what to say, so she walked forward and held Emperor Chongping's hand.
Emperor Chongping paused for a moment, and whispered, "It was a conspiracy by a villain, or it was the son of the King of Zhao, Chen Yuan, who was so crazy that he committed atrocities in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. How could I tolerate it?"
Empress Song said softly, "Your Majesty, please go to Kunning Palace to recuperate first."
Then, he looked at Li Zan and Gao Zhongping and said, "The affairs of state will be entrusted to the two elders and ministers."
Upon hearing this, Li Zan immediately cupped his hands and said, "I dare not."
Gao Zhongping also bowed to Queen Song.
Emperor Chongping's face was as pale as paper. He said nothing and walked towards the harem with the help of several eunuchs.
At this moment, outside the Xihe Palace, on the spacious white marble square, the Han civil and military officials who were originally crowded with people were all feeling heavy-hearted.
General Li Zan turned around, glanced at Gao Zhongping, Lu Jiang, Qi Kun, Lin Ruhai and other ministers standing by, and said loudly: "The state affairs are difficult now. You all should follow me to calm the situation and take command at the center to prevent scoundrels from making mistakes!"
Gao Zhongping also said: "Your Majesty and father have worked hard for the Han Dynasty, and have made great efforts to make our Han Dynasty prosperous. However, the villains often harbor resentment in secret. We, the civil and military ministers, must not coexist with the bandits!"
The civil and military officials who had just recovered from their shock on the White Marble Square all had expressions of indignation on their faces.
However, Lin Ruhai, who was standing among the cabinet ministers, had a look of worry in his eyes.
His Majesty has suffered such a serious injury, I am afraid that his character will become even more suspicious and harsh. I also wonder if Zi Yu's return will affect the discord between the emperor and his subjects.
In fact, Gao Zhongfang's words just now were also intended to prevent some bad guys from secretly putting the blame for the bombing of the Taimiao on Jia Heng, who was leading troops outside the temple.
At that time, there was real discord between the ruler and his subjects (father-in-law and son-in-law), and the world was in chaos.
Palace Garden, Kunning Palace
Emperor Chongping, supported by eunuchs and female officials, lay on a soft couch covered with cool bamboo mats beside the warm room.
Under the curved willow-leaf brows, the glittering and sparkling beautiful eyes of Empress Song looked at Emperor Chongping like dew and sparkle, and said with a tone full of pity, "Your Majesty, please take a good rest first. We can talk about other things after Your Majesty is better."
At this moment, Emperor Chongping was lying on the bed, feeling both hateful and annoyed, and asked, "Where is Dai Quan?"
"Your servant is here." Dai Quan said, almost crying, "Your Majesty."
"Send all the secret agents in the inner guards and Jinyi Guards to find the whereabouts of Chen Yuan!" Emperor Chongping said in a deep voice with murderous intent in his voice.
Dai Quan's expression paused slightly, and he quickly responded with a "yes".
At this moment, the female official outside said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is here."
Empress Dowager Feng, who was worshipping Buddha and living in luxury in Changle Palace, had heard the news before. She came to Kunning Palace escorted by a group of eunuchs and old maids.
"My son, what's the matter with you?"
Empress Dowager Feng's face was full of worry. Accompanied by several old maids, she walked closer and looked at Emperor Chongping lying on the bed.
Emperor Chongping turned his head and said in a weak voice, "Mother, I am fine."
Empress Dowager Feng's face was full of worry, and she said softly, "My son, what's wrong with you?"
Emperor Chongping whispered, "Mother, I'm fine. I was just tricked by a bad guy. It's nothing else."
At this moment, Emperor Chongping still chose to respond bravely and did not show his weak side.
Empress Dowager Feng looked at Emperor Chongping with an old and kind gaze and asked with concern, "My son, what's wrong with your eyes?"
At this moment, Empress Song came close to Empress Dowager Feng, supported the old woman's arm, and said softly: "Mother, when your majesty was offering sacrifices to his ancestors in the Taimiao, he was ambushed by villains. Fortunately, with the blessing of our ancestors, he escaped unharmed."
Emperor Chongping remained silent.
Although the imperial physician did not say anything just now, his eyes were most likely blind.
It’s hateful that God treats him so badly.
Not long after, the eunuch came to report that Concubine Duanrong, Princess Xianning, and Princess Qinghe had arrived.
After hearing that Emperor Chongping was assassinated by explosives, Concubine Duanrong in the harem was shocked and hurriedly brought Princess Xianning and others over.
Queen Song looked at Concubine Duanrong and said softly, "Sister."
Concubine Duanrong frowned slightly, her snow-white face lingering with concern, and asked, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
"He was murdered by a villain, but fortunately his life is not seriously in danger." Queen Song said softly.
At this moment, Princess Xianning, accompanied by Princess Qinghe and Song Yan, came closer and said softly, "Father."
"Xianning is here too?" Emperor Chongping called out softly, and asked, "You are not feeling well, why don't you stay in the palace and rest more? What are you doing here?"
Princess Xianning paused for a moment and whispered, "How can I sit still when such a big thing happened to my father?"
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, then said, "I have nothing to do. Dai Quan, tell the cabinet to summon Jia Ziyu back to the capital before the New Year. In addition, the two vassal states of Wei and Chu will all return to the capital."
He is now blind, and the two princes must come back. In addition, Jia Ziyu's return can also check and balance the cabinet.
When Queen Song heard the words "the two vassal states of Wei and Chu have both returned to the capital", her heart skipped a beat.
Your Majesty, are you going to decide who will own the Eastern Palace?
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Liaodong, Shengjing City
In the 19th year of Chongping, late October——
Jia Heng was having lunch with Chen Xiao. As time entered the late autumn of the 19th year of Chongping, the temperature in Liaodong dropped a lot. Jia Heng had already put on an extra cotton coat to keep out the cold.
During these few days, Jia Heng mainly inspected the farmland cultivation in Liaodong. The land in Liaodong is fertile and can still be used to grow some crops such as soybeans and wheat.
Jia Heng's eyes flickered as he asked, "How are the various guard posts in Liaodong being set up these days?"
"Shenyang Guard, Guangning Left and Right Guard are all ready." Chen Xiao's face became serious, and he said loudly: "The key is the shortage of soldiers. If the Han army flags from Liaodong are used, it will be difficult for the court to control it in the long run."
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said softly, "Those Liaodong generals have been working hard in Liaodong since the pre-Ming Dynasty. After the Han Dynasty established its rule in the Central Plains, they became parasites of the Han Dynasty. When the Qing Dynasty occupied Liaodong, they also took refuge with the Qing Dynasty. They have been given high positions and generous salaries for generations. How can there be such a good thing in the world?"
Chen Xiao pondered and said, "Then what are you going to do?"
"Move to the capital, clean the house and then invite the guests." Jia Heng said in a low voice with a serious expression.
The complex network of local clan forces has always been a problem in all dynasties. Even in enlightened later generations, there are still county-level cadres who continue to cause trouble in the local area.
Only by regular pruning, such as Emperor Wu of Han's regular relocation of powerful people to Guandong and Empress Wu Zetian's weakening of the Five Surnames and Seven Aristocrats, can class mobility be promoted.
Chen Xiao stared at the young man in the python robe and said, "Have you seen the proposal by Prince Beijing and Wei Che to build the Liaodong Navy?"
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Liaodong is adjacent to the coast. We can build a navy in Dalian to protect the shipping lanes."
The Denglai Navy alone is not enough to escort the entire Bohai Sea. The Han Dynasty should indeed gradually transform and reduce the army in the nine borders. At the same time, it should divide and win over the Mongolian tribes, control and appease them, and use the ethnic policy of the Qing Dynasty. This is actually a good idea.
The Lifanyuan was added with the Mongolian Eight Banners system.
With Liaodong pacified, I am afraid that the Han court’s ambition to expand will be temporarily put to rest.
If you ignore a place like the grassland for thirty to fifty years, a new force will immediately rise up. Then, the Han dynasty will be in peace and prosperity, while the grasslands will work hard to govern and integrate the various grassland tribes, and will once again become a major concern for the Central Plains dynasty.
At this moment, Chen Xiao, whose face was as white as a frost, suddenly interrupted Jia Heng's thoughts and said, "The King of Wei and the King of Chu have already set out."
Jia Heng asked, "I don't know what the situation is like in the capital right now."
Chen Xiao said: "I have sent a letter by carrier pigeon these days to ask Shenjing City to keep an eye on it."
As luck would have it, just as the couple was talking, a clear voice from a Jinyifu guard came from under the eaves, saying, "Commander-in-chief, urgent news from the capital."
As he was speaking, the Jinyi Palace Guard in Feiyu uniform strode into the hall, handed over the pigeon letter, and said, "Governor, in the capital, when the emperor was offering sacrifices to his ancestors, the temple was blown up by explosives and collapsed. The emperor was seriously injured."
As soon as these words came out, Jia Heng stood up suddenly and asked, "What's going on?"
At this moment, Chen Xiao also took the paper from the Jinyi Palace Guard. Under his beautiful eyebrows, his clear eyes showed a hint of surprise, and he said, "Something big has happened."
Jia Heng thought about it, turned his head to look at the Jinyifu guard, and solemnly warned: "Don't leak a single word of this matter!"
"Yes." The Jinyifu guard bowed and said yes.
After the Jinyi Palace Guard stood up and left, Jia Heng turned his head to look at Chen Xiao who was standing beside him. After a moment of silence, he whispered, "This is truly earth-shattering."
Chen Xiao said: "When offering sacrifices to the ancestors, he can blow it up with gunpowder to suppress the civil and military officials. At that time, the capital will be in chaos, and he can take over the palace and the capital camp. It is really a good plan."
Although this plan was crude, it was still relatively feasible because not only Emperor Chongping was buried in the ruins, but also the Han Dynasty's cabinet and the six ministries and nine officials were also buried in the ruins.
In other words, the entire Han Dynasty's central government was 80% paralyzed. If Chen Yuan came out again and made a call, and controlled the court with his old subordinates, there was still a high probability that he would succeed.
Jia Heng said: "He is really crazy and dares to think and do such a thing."
In his opinion, although this method was only for relieving anger, it was indeed...useful.
Because it meant that the entire Han Dynasty's central system was completely paralyzed, the Shenjing City ushered in a real power vacuum.
Chen Xiao said: "We failed this time. The situation in the capital is getting more dangerous now."
It can be said that this action almost completely angered the old dragon.
Jia Heng said: "Yes."
Chen Xiao asked with concern: "What are you going to do next?"
Jia Heng showed a trace of worry on his face, and said, "I'm afraid it won't be long before the emperor issues an order to summon me back to the capital."
With such a big incident happening, Emperor Chongping must be worried. He will continue to lead troops outside, or he may be extremely eager for military power.
Liaodong has been pacified and the Han Dynasty is free from external threats. The emperor is in desperate need of a sense of security, but what about when he returns? Will people be suspicious of him?
After all, the real dragon is old and looks around suspiciously.
Chen Xiao said: "You forgot that the King of Wei and the King of Chu led a team of cavalry and returned to Shenjing the day before yesterday."
Jia Heng heard this and said thoughtfully, "This time it must be a discussion about establishing the Crown Prince."
Jia Heng nodded and looked outside. It was now October, late autumn. The branches and leaves of the trees in the double-eaved courtyard were already dry and yellow. The autumn wind was blowing, and the leaves could be seen falling.
Chen Xiaoxiu raised his eyebrows and said softly, "Let's wait and see."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment.
(End of this chapter)