Chapter 700 King Killing(1/2)
In Luoyang, in Prince Lai's Mansion, the soldiers collectively changed the military uniform symbols sent by the Dragon and Tiger Army.
The Dianjun of Prince Lai's Mansion was giving instructions before sending out troops, instructing the soldiers not to make any mistakes.
The unusual movements in Prince Lai's Mansion attracted the attention of Chief Shi Tang Wenlong, who overheard the secret.
When Tang Wenlong heard about entering the palace, he was shocked and overwhelmed with fear.
On weekdays, Tang Wenlong was just a decoration in Prince Lai's Mansion, and no one paid attention to him.
The Dianjun of Prince Lai's Mansion ignored Tang Wenlong's presence and only focused on preparing to send troops.
Tang Wenlong quietly walked through the back door and escaped from Prince Lai's Mansion.
He wants to report it, seek to clear himself up, and also make meritorious deeds and get rewards.
Tang Wenlong escaped and decided where to report, to the government office?
No, the rebellion in Prince Lai's Mansion may have been in collusion with Henan Governor Zhang Quanyi.
Tang Wenlong thought about it anxiously. He knew only a handful of high-ranking officials, let alone knew them.
Tang Wenlong thought of the imperial envoy Zhu Yougui and the Prince of Daliang, who were the least likely to collude with the Lai Palace to rebel.
Tang Wenlong hurriedly looked for Zhu Yougui. On the way, his thoughts were flying, thinking that Zhu Yougui might succeed to the throne.
His report will allow Zhu Yougui to receive meritorious service.
Tang Wenlong found Zhu Yougui's house in Shangshanfang and called to see him, saying that he had something urgent to report.
Zhu Yougui was shocked when he heard that the chief minister of Lai Palace had come to see him, and hurriedly ordered Feng Ting'e to bring him in.
Feng Ting'e went out to lead him in.
Zhu Yougui looked unkind. He knew who the official in the history of Prince Lai was.
Tang Wenlong came in and bowed respectfully: "I pay homage to His Highness King Ying. I have something urgent to report."
"What's the matter?" Zhu Yougui asked with fear in his heart.
Tang Wenlong replied: "The lower official heard that the soldiers of Prince Lai's palace were preparing to enter the palace to assassinate His Majesty. The lower official should be loyal to the emperor and serve the country."
"It's really a big deal, did you report it to others? Do your subordinates know about it?" Zhu Yougui stared at it in fear and asked.
Tang Wenlong replied: "When the lower officials heard about the rebellion, they ran away and reported to King Ying. They saw no other officials and were alone without any subordinates."
Zhu Yougui was immediately relieved, and with lingering fear of exhaustion, he waved his hand and said: "Take it away."
Feng Ting'e reached out and clasped Tang Wenlong's throat with his hand, grabbed his arm with the other hand, and strode out with dragging steps.
Tang Wenlong struggled to his death, but unfortunately he lost his life like a chicken.
Feng Ting'e is back.
Zhu Yougui asked angrily: "How do they do things?"
Feng Ting'e said: "With a hundred secrets and a few sparses, I have ignored the existence of this fool. I think it is a good thing in my humble opinion. God will help the king to make it happen."
After hearing this, Zhu Yougui felt enlightened and emboldened.
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Mrs. Jingxiang sent her family members to inquire, two days after they left Luoyang and returned.
At dusk, three hundred soldiers from Prince Lai's Mansion followed Han Qing's cronies to the north bank of Luoshui.
Zuo Longhu commanded the army of Han Qing and had the power to garrison troops in the imperial palace. He ordered the officers and men of the Longhu Army who were supposed to be on duty to send envoys to garrison elsewhere.
Han Qing's cronies, holding the rotating military order, led the soldiers of Prince Lai's Mansion through the Imperial City Gate, replacing the guards at Wanchun Gate.
Wanchun Gate is the east gate of the palace city, blocking the major barriers inside and outside.
At the second watch, Zhu Yougui came to the imperial city and asked for your Majesty's instructions on something important.
The imperial city defenders let him go, and Zhu Yougui took two of his followers, one of whom was Feng Ting'e.
Zhu Yougui entered the imperial city grandly and then entered the palace.
The soldiers of Wanchun Gate mobilized and followed Han Qing's cronies to find Emperor Liang's chamber.
In the palace of Emperor Zhu Huang of Liang Dynasty, fifty elite internal guards were stationed, as well as many maidservants.
Zhu Yougui arrived first, and then the soldiers of Prince Lai's Mansion came to kill him.
Zhu Yougui pretended to scream and ran away in large strides. The two guards shouted to protect His Highness.
The guards subconsciously stepped aside and let Zhu Yougui enter the dormitory.
The soldiers of Prince Lai's Mansion rushed in and started a desperate fight with the internal guards.
In the palace, the maids helped Zhu Huang, Emperor Liang, to his feet.
Zhu Huang's face was sallow and thin, his skinny face looked sinister, but his eyes were cold and lively.
Zhu Huang looked at Zhu Yougui who walked in and said coldly: "Treason, do you want to kill your father and regicide?"
Zhu Yougui had been under the prestige for a long time. When facing Emperor Liang, he could not help but feel afraid that his legs would weaken, and he stopped and gritted his teeth and said nothing.
"Tiger poison does not eat its children, get out of here and act as if it never happened to your father." Zhu Huang scolded him majestically.
Zhu Yougui was so frightened that he knelt down because his legs were so weak.
Feng Ting'e stretched out his hand to support him and shouted: "Your Majesty, if you look back, you will be cut into pieces with a thousand swords. I am humbled here."
Zhu Yougui was agitated, suddenly his face turned ferocious, and he roared hysterically: "I have looked in the mirror, and I know you don't regard me as your biological son. I don't want to die, Feng Ting'e, what are you waiting for?"
Feng Ting'e let go and strode away, while another guard hurriedly supported Zhu Yougui.
Zhu Huang shouted angrily: "How dare you kill the king!"
The palace maids were frightened and ran away, squatting down in a corner and shivering.
Feng Ting'e approached Zhu Huang and said with an indifferent expression: "The humble king is Zhu Yougui. I respect your majesty, so I will leave the whole body for your majesty."
Zhu Huang said angrily: "A dog thief will not die a good death if he kills the king."
Feng Ting'e's expression was sarcastic, as if he was saying, are you talking about yourself?
Zhu Huang was furious, and suddenly a big hand came out and grabbed Zhu Huang's throat accurately.
Zhu Huang grabbed and pulled with both hands, but was unable to shake Feng Ting'e's arm. He opened his eyes wide and refused to close his eyes.
Feng Ting'e gently put down Zhu Huang's body, straightened it respectfully, and closed his eyes with his palms.
Feng Ting'e took two steps back, knelt down and kowtowed three times, stood up, turned his head and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has passed away."
Zhu Yougui nodded in relief, still not daring to look around, turned around and waved his hand.
Feng Ting'e began to deal with the aftermath, and the death of Emperor Liang needed to be concealed for a few days.
Zuo Longhu unified the army of Han Qing, and was overjoyed to receive rewards from his confidants. He dispatched his troops and generals to cooperate in sealing off the imperial city.
The soldiers of Prince Lai's Mansion retired after their success, but they still pretended to be the Dragon and Tiger Army and left the imperial city, returning to Prince Lai's Mansion.
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The next day, the government office in Henan came to deliver an oral message from His Majesty, summoning Zhang Quanyi and his son to the palace for an audience.
Even though Zhang Quanyi and his son felt unusual, they did not dare to resist the order and went to the imperial city, never to return.
In the afternoon of the same day, the troops of Prince Yu's Mansion left for Henan Mansion Office according to the order, and arrived under the jurisdiction of Yang Mingke.
Yang Mingke claimed that he was ordered to take over as the governor of Henan Province, took control of the government office by force, declared Zhang Quanyi to be traitorous, and his majesty executed him.
A snake can't survive without a head. The Emperor of Liang was intimidating him, the imperial army stationed in Luoyang, and the civil and military officials of the government surrendered to the new governor.
Yang Mingke tried his best to appease the officials, but only banned Zhang Quanyi's family members, and Qiu did not offend him at all.
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Li Zhen, the palace supervisor, reported that Prince Yu's palace was ordered to send troops, so he hurried into the palace to seek confirmation.
Li Zhen asked to see him, and the chamberlain took him to see Zhu Yougui.
Zhu Yougui had a bad impression of Li Zhen, but he needed Li Zhen's approval.
"Master Li, His Majesty is seriously ill and has passed away." Zhu Yougui said things straightforwardly.
Li Zhen was like a bolt from the blue and looked at Zhu Yougui in horror.
Zhu Yougui was displeased and said coldly: "Master Li."
Li Zhen was agitated and said at a loss: "Your Majesty has passed away."
Zhu Yougui nodded and said, "His Majesty has decreed that I will be the heir."
Li Zhen instantly regretted it so much that he threw himself into a trap in a daze.
Zhu Yougui said coldly: "Master Li, don't you agree?"
Li Zhen hurriedly said respectfully: "I obey the late emperor's edict."
Zhu Yougui smiled and said: "I owe you no loss. You will be a pillar to help me suppress the imperial court."
Li Zhen said respectfully: "I accept the decree."
To be continued...