Chapter 47: Undercurrents

Under the witness of the important officials in the court, Empress Dowager Cui officially took over the power of the state and sat in the original position of Deng Sheng in the Ganyang Palace, saying: "Cai Xiang, now the king is unconscious, people will be panic inside and outside the court, and some strangers may also jump out. Look at what should we do now?"

Cai Feng said: "Returning to the Empress Dowager, our most urgent task now is to stabilize the situation in Wancheng first and never worsen. As long as General Chang, General Yue and General Yang lead troops back to the court, the overall situation can be determined. Now, in order to calm the hearts of civil and military officials, I ask the Empress Dowager to hold a court meeting tomorrow, tell the Empress Dowager about the country's supervision in public, and inform the officials that the king is safe, but he only needs to rest, and he will meet with the court officials soon."

After hearing this, Empress Dowager Cui nodded repeatedly. At this time, she had no idea and could only listen to Cai Feng's words.

"Empress Dowager, Cai Xiang, the lower lord has something to say!" Cui Hao, the Minister of Works, said at this time.

"If you have anything to say, just say it." Cui Hao is the nephew of Empress Dowager Cui. Empress Dowager Cui has a natural trust in him, so she also wants to hear Cui Hao's opinions.

Cui Hao said: "Returning to the Empress Dowager, I think the court will never tell you about General Chang, General Yue, and General Yang's return to the court tomorrow. I think the king made such arrangements before he fell into a coma, which must be because he believed that the assassination involved the important officials in the court, and it is very likely that they were generals in the court, so he urgently summoned General Chang, General Yue and General Yang to bring troops back to the court. Now the three generals are still far away. If the news of the three generals returning to the court at this time, people may think that the situation of the king is not optimistic. This requires the three generals to return to the court to protect him. At the same time, the three generals have a reputation and hold heavy troops. Once they return to the court, they will definitely disrupt the plan of the commander behind the scenes, and I am afraid that they will be anxious to jump over the wall."

When everyone heard this, they agreed. It wasn't it? There was no news from Deng Sheng, and the ministers were already talking. At this time, I will tell you that the generals under Deng Sheng who were holding heavy troops were about to lead their troops back to the court. Isn't this telling everyone that Deng Sheng might not be able to do it? And who are Chang Yuchun, Yang Yanzhao, and Yue Fei? They are all generals who have experienced many battles and have great military achievements. Once they come back, the commander behind the scenes may really not be able to make any trouble. In order to turn passive into initiative, they will definitely take the initiative first. As long as Deng Sheng dies, the Deng Kingdom will probably be in a state of great success.

"Empress Dowager, I think what Secretary Cui said is very true. We must keep our mouths in the matter of the three generals returning to the court until the three generals return." Fan Zhongyan, the Minister of Justice, agreed.

The next day, a court meeting was held under the auspices of Empress Dowager Cui, and Deng Sheng's decree was read out to the ministers and informed them that Deng Sheng was not seriously injured at this time, but he just needed to rest and was not suitable for a visit.

Although the ministers all had some doubts, Empress Dowager Cui received support from Cai Feng and the six ministers of the ministers, which made the court meeting uninterrupted.

After going down the court, Fang Hanchen came to the courtyard last time and met the young man.

After seeing Fang Hanchen arrive, the young man asked anxiously: "General Fang, what's the situation now? Is that person dead?"

Fang Hanchen shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be dead yet, but the specific situation is not very clear. Today's court meeting was chaired by Empress Dowager Cui and Cai Feng. After the man returned to the palace, he ordered Empress Dowager Cui to supervise the country, Cai Feng and the six ministers assisted, and at the same time, he also divided a part of the Yulin Army and handed over to the command of Xue Rengui, Li Siye and Gao Shun, the young generals such as guarding the palace. Even I can't mobilize. Marquis, did that person notice something?"

The young man frowned and thoughtfully, saying, "It shouldn't be, but since Empress Dowager Cui has come out, I think the situation of that person is not optimistic. You have secretly sent someone to the public to rumor that the person is actually dead. It's just that Empress Dowager Cui conspired with Cai Feng and the six ministers of the Ministry of Justice in order to seize power. It is necessary to make this a big stir. It is best to let the ministers force the palace and force the man out."

"I understand. Don't worry, Marquis. I will arrange someone to do this." Fang Hanchen nodded and said.

"Now is the critical time. The Yulin Army under your command must be firmly controlled. Once the news of that person's death comes out, we will act immediately." The young man said fiercely.

On that day, the entire Wancheng was rumored that Deng Sheng was assassinated. In order to seize power, Empress Dowager Cui conspired with Prime Minister Cai Feng and the six ministers of the Ministry of Justice, and intended to subvert the court. It was also rumored. Some unclear royal families and ministers asked Empress Dowager Cui in the court and said that they wanted to see Deng Sheng, which made Empress Dowager Cui a little at a loss. Fortunately, Cai Feng, the prime minister of the dynasty, still had great prestige, so he barely stabilized the situation.

Five days later, in Ganyang Palace, Queen Cai Yan sat beside Deng Sheng with tears, holding Deng Sheng's hand, looking at Deng Sheng's pale face, and murmured: "King, when will you wake up? I miss you so much."

"The Empress Dowager is here!" This is when Empress Dowager Cui came in from outside the door. Cai Yan quickly got up and saluted, "I have seen my mother!"

Queen Mother Cui nodded expressionlessly and said, "How is the king today? Is there any improvement?"

Cai Yan shook his head and said, "It's still the same as before, no improvement at all. Mother, do you think the king can do it?"

"No, King Hong Fu Qitian, how could there be any trouble?" Empress Dowager Cui knew what Cai Yan meant, so she scolded angrily.

"I know the crime, please forgive me!" After hearing Empress Cui's reprimand, Cai Yan hurriedly fell to the ground and apologized.

When Empress Dowager Cui saw Cai Yan's pale face and his eyes were red, she couldn't bear it, so she helped Cai Yan up and said, "Queen, you are still young and don't understand some things. The Ai family will not blame you, but these words will never be said next time. The king is your only support. You must protect the king and take good care of the king."

"I know, please rest assured to the Queen Mother, I must be careful of my words." Cai Yan replied.

"Uh, water!" At this time, Deng Sheng, who was lying on the bed, opened his eyes.

When Empress Dowager Cui and Cai Yan heard this, they immediately turned their heads and saw Deng Sheng holding up with difficulty. In surprise, Empress Dowager Cui and Cai Yan quickly walked to Deng Sheng's bed and helped Deng Sheng up.

"Wang'er, you finally woke up, you scared your mother to death." Empress Dowager Cui, who was very strong in front of outsiders, was like a child at this time, hugging Deng Sheng and crying bitterly. Over the past few days, the pressure she was under was too great and she almost couldn't support her.

Deng Sheng smiled and patted Empress Cui on the back, comforting him: "It's because my son is unfilial. I'm worried about my mother's mother. Now my son is fine. Even if the sky falls in the future, my son will be supported by my mother. Okay, my mother, my son is hungry, but what food can I have?"

"Oh, Wang'er is hungry? My mother will let the imperial kitchen arrange food." After that, he turned around and ordered the maid who was with him to go and arrange it.

Deng Sheng looked at Cai Yan in front of him. The little girl must have been frightened these two days. Seeing that her eyes were red, she hadn't had a good sleep these days, and she looked very haggard. Deng Sheng hurriedly comforted her.

After Deng Sheng finished his meal, he asked Empress Dowager Cui: "My mother, my son is in a coma for several days, will there be a major incident in the court?"

Empress Dowager Cui wiped Deng Sheng's mouth with a handkerchief and said, "No major incident happened in the court these days, and the queen mother did not understand the government affairs, so she simply handed over all the matter to Cai Xiang and the six ministers of the ministry. The queen mother did not ask about it. She actually wanted to invite all the masters to know."

Deng Sheng nodded. He knew Empress Dowager Cui very well. He knew that Empress Dowager Cui was a woman without scheming and skill. If Deng Sheng had not had outstanding abilities and had all his brothers down, I'm afraid Empress Dowager Cui would never have become Empress Dowager in his life.

"Then I'll bother my mother to invite Cai Xiang and the six ministers to the palace in your name, and at the same time invite Xue Rengui, Li Siye, Gao Shun, Zhang Bin, Su Hong, and Yao Guangxiao." Deng Sheng thought for a while, and then concealed the news of his waking up for the time being, and invited these people into the palace in the name of Empress Dowager Cui.
Chapter completed!