Chapter 904 The last fight

Wang Zhaolin is the chief adviser under Zhang Xianzhong. Zhang Xianzhong has always been obedient to him. This man is very stable in his work and very efficient. After receiving the order, he was ready within five days. Zhang Xianzhong almost didn't care much about it and was very at ease with him.

Because things were too hasty, the dragon robe and the crown were too late to make it, so I could only borrow the costumes on the stage to use them first. The difference between ordinary costumes and real dragon robes is not very big, but the dragon's body is a bit different. The dragon on the dragon robe has five claws, while there are only four in the costumes. This way, things will not be difficult to do, just embroider one claw directly.

On the day when Zhang Xianzhong ascended the throne, Kaifeng City was filled with lights and colorful decor, and every household in the city set off firecrackers and knelt on their worship, congratulating General Zhang on ascending the throne and creating the "Great Western Dynasty".

And in Zhang Xianzhong's original general's mansion, the "Imperial Palace" was even more lively. Zhang Xianzhong's tall body was already sitting on the bright golden throne, sitting upright, looking at the ministers kneeling in front of him with a burning look, listening to everyone's praises.

After this group of people praised Zhang Xianzhong's merits, Wang Zhaolin and another adviser of Zhang Xianzhong, Yan Ximing, led the core civil and military officials to kneel down in front of Zhang Xianzhong and "persuading the advance". Wang Zhaolin was wearing an official uniform and said loudly: "When the people are living in poverty today, only the general can save the world. We beg the general to take the welfare of the people in the world as their responsibility, and to work hard to inherit the throne of the emperor. If the world is very lucky, the people will be very lucky."

The civil and military generals kneeling behind Wang Zhaolin and Yan Ximing also agreed: "Please ask the general to work hard and inherit the throne of the emperor. It is very fortunate for the world and the people."

This kind of ritual of persuading the advance was probably developed from the time when Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang. In order to allow Confucian disciples to take the political stage of the Western Han Dynasty, Sun Tong, the great Confucian master, formulated a complete plan for Emperor Gaozu of Han, who was born in the underworld. This made Liu Bang very happy. Later, this ritual gradually became a model. Whenever the dynasty changes, it would take place this time. Logically speaking, Zhang Xianzhong should be humble and even be a little angry, expressing his determination to "do his job", and even break up with the ministers. Under the coercion and temptation of the ministers, he was helpless to take the throne.

But Zhang Xianzhong really has no time now, and there is no leisure to show off his acting. Wang Zhaolin and Yan Ximing had just finished persuading him, so he couldn't wait to agree: "I, Zhang Xianzhong, was born in the grassroots and had no talent. I originally thought that I could only work in farming, fishing and hunting in this life, but I didn't expect that I would be born in a chaotic world and pushed me to the forefront of the storm. I couldn't bear to see the suffering of the people in the world. In order to save the people, I will be in the hope of inheriting the throne of the emperor today. From now on, I will do my best to be loyal to the country, sacrifice to the world, and seek welfare for the benefit of the people!"

"I will meet the emperor, long live my emperor!" Wang Zhaolin and Yan Ximing hurriedly took their ministers to kneel on the ground again and formally worship the emperor.

"My dear friends," Zhang Xianzhong said to an eunuch beside him: "Since I have inherited the throne of emperor, I will reward and punish you below. You must listen carefully!"

The little eunuch stood up, opened a yellow imperial edict, and chanted with a sharp voice: "In accordance with the will of heaven, the emperor's edict said: Today I inherit the throne and ascend the throne to great treasures, and will be the example of all people in the future, but my own strength is limited after all, and in order to accomplish great things, I am indispensable to help. Therefore, I specially appointed Wang Zhaolin as the left prime minister; Yan Xi ordered the right prime minister; Wang Guolin as the censor; Jiangdingzhen as the grand wei; Gong Wanjing as the minister; Wang Shangli as the general of the left army; Wang Dingguo as the general of the central army; Feng Shuangli as the general of the right army; Ma Yuanli as the general of the front army; Zhang Hualong as the general of the rear army; Liu Wenxiu as the general of the Zhenbei; Ai Nengqi as the general of the Zhennan, and Kong Sande as..."

The content of the imperial edict is very long, most of which are rewards. After the reward is completed, there are punishments. The difference is that the rewards are all under Zhang Xianzhong's subordinates, while the punishments are all under Yi Tusheng's subordinates.

The little eunuch continued to chant: "Although I am kind-hearted and do not care much for myself, I want to reward the world, but there are some monsters in the world that must be punished. For example, the former regent Yi Tusheng, who was extremely guilty of harming the country and the people, was extremely evil. I will never be able to comply. Now I have specially killed nine tribes and recorded their evil deeds in history, so that they can be despised by the descendants. As for Yi Tusheng's minions, those who surrender can avoid death, and all those who are stubborn will be sentenced to death...

The ceremony lasted for a full day before it officially ended.

Early the next morning, Niu Jinxing came to Yi Tusheng's door with a letter. Before Yi Tusheng got up, Niu Jinxing stood outside the window and shouted: "Prince, if something goes wrong, I will report it!"

Yi Tusheng is a martial arts practitioner, so he feels sensitive and sleeps lightly. When he heard Niu Jinxing's voice, he immediately flicked from the bed, put on his clothes, opened the door, and let Niu Jinxing in, asking casually: "What big thing happened, so anxious?" Niu Jinxing smiled and said: "It's not a big deal, but you must let the prince know - Zhang Xianzhong inherited the throne in Kaifeng City yesterday!"

"Well, ah, Zhang Xianzhong became the emperor?" Yi Tusheng was surprised and felt that nothing was wrong. He had seen a lot of such things in books before, such as Li Zicheng, Wu Sangui, and even many others who chose to inherit the throne when they were desperate. In his opinion, Zhang Xianzhong's action seemed to be a bit like fighting to the death.

"Yes, Zhang Xianzhong has officially ascended the throne, and his year name is 'Yonglong'." Niu Jinxing said with a smile while stroking his beard.

"Why did Zhang Xianzhong inherit the throne at this time? Did he want to change defense to attack?!" Suddenly, Yi Tusheng seemed to have realized something, and the divine light burst into his eyes.

"I also guessed that Zhang Xianzhong must be unable to hold back. If we want to take the initiative, our opportunity will come. Our subordinates have planned for so long, and it is this time that they will wait." Niu Jinxing said with a smile.

Yi Tusheng said: "I have been closely involved in Zhang Xianzhong's movements these days. I will find a way to contact Wang Ziyong to see what Zhang Xianzhong is trying to do. I am not afraid of him attacking now, but I am afraid that he will not attack. As long as he dares to take action, I will not be able to eat all his men in three or five days."

Niu Jinxing nodded and said, "Don't worry, my subordinates will do it now!"

As soon as he returned to the room with Niu Jinxing, who was full of confidence, he heard someone outside report, "Mr. Niu, Wang Ziyong has a letter!"

Niu Jinxing knew it was Chiyoko's voice at the moment. She had been ordered to lurk in Puyang City these days as a contact person, and now she must have sent a letter.

Niu Jinxing hurriedly let Chiyoko in, and Chiyoko said, "Wang Ziyong sent someone to find me an hour ago. He was very dissatisfied with Zhang Xianzhong. Zhang Xianzhong became the emperor and all his confidant generals were named General, Prime Minister, Prince, General, but only Wang Ziyong was named one marquis. Wang Ziyong felt that he was on par with Zhang Xianzhong, and now that he ended up, it was very atmosphere."

"Why should I care about these false names? Zhang Xianzhong's reward is simply air and has no use at all. What else does Wang Ziyong say?!" Niu Jinxing said with a wry smile.

Chiyoko said, "Wang Ziyong said that Zhang Xianzhong appointed him as the 'Master of Anti-Empression' and asked him to be the vanguard to attack the regent of the emperor's father. He agreed that ten days later, he would join forces inside and outside to surround the imperial barracks and kill the prince's men. At that time, Bai Yuzhu's men would gather here. Zhang Xianzhong would go out and ask Mr. Niu what to do?!"

Niu Jinxing stood up and said, "It would be best if he is willing to do anything. This will save us a lot of trouble. Now you go back and tell Wang Ziyong immediately, let him and Zhang Xianzhongxu be together and do not show off. After Zhang Xianzhong's troops are assembled, we should work together inside and outside to defeat the enemy. At that time, the emperor's father and the regent will not treat him badly."

Chiyoko pondered for a moment and said, "Wang Ziyong has another request. He said that he hated Zhang Xianzhong to death. He said that if Zhang Xianzhong could be captured alive this time, he would have to look at the guy's head with his own hands. In this matter, the regent of the emperor must reply to him, otherwise he would not cooperate with the prince's actions."

"I really have a childish temper. I still care about such trivial matters at this time. I don't have to make the decision on this matter. You can directly reply to him, just say that the prince agreed and captured Zhang Xianzhong alive and let him deal with it." Niu Jinxing curled his lips and said disdainfully.
Chapter completed!