Chapter 593(1/3)
On the bed.
When he heard these words from Murong Die next to him, Li Beifeng was startled and suddenly turned his head to look at her.
"Rising in arms?"
"Um."
"when?"
"Two days ago!"
In the darkness, Murong Die's voice was slightly relaxed: "As expected, the news should be spread back to the capital in two days!"
Li Beifeng frowned.
He already knew the news that Prince Zhaonan was planning to rebel, but he didn't expect that the other party would act so quickly.
From the time the news of the rebellion spread to the time the troops were raised, the time between them was a little too short, right?
As if she could see Li Beifeng's doubts, Murong Die rested her head on his chest, stared at Li Beifeng with her dark eyes, and said softly: "The information that was previously sent back to the capital was all deliberately released by the prince..."
"Actually, the prince had already prepared to send troops a few months ago..."
Hearing this, Li Beifeng suddenly realized.
I see!
So, Zhao Jing's previous investigation and the news that Prince Zhaonan was recruiting troops were all false?
No, it can’t be said to be false.
But the time is wrong!
"He has prepared everything a long time ago and is just waiting for an opportunity, right?"
Li Beifeng squinted his eyes and spoke softly.
"right!"
Murong Die nodded and sighed slightly: "For this day, the prince has been waiting for more than ten years..."
"For more than ten years, the prince has been traveling around the world, but secretly he has been developing his own power. He has attracted countless experts and counselors to his side... He has even won the support of most of the aristocratic families in the entire Jiangnan region!"
Although he had already guessed this, Li Beifeng was still frightened after hearing the confirmation from Murong Die.
At the same time, there are also some doubts: "Why can he win over the support of the entire Jiangnan region?"
Murong Die glanced at him: "What do you think?"
Li Beifeng thought for a moment: "Profit?"
"What if?"
Murong Die chuckled and said lightly: "The prince and those aristocratic families are just using each other..."
"Over the years, the Jiangnan aristocratic families have grown stronger and have taken control of the economy and military in the Jiangnan region. Gradually, the conflict with the Jokhang court has become more and more serious. The Jokhang court wants to centralize power and control the major aristocratic families, but how can those aristocratic families be willing?"
"Because of this, the conflicts between various aristocratic families and the imperial court are getting bigger and bigger..."
Li Beifeng squinted his eyes slightly, he probably knew what was going on!
In recent years, the Jiangnan family has become more and more powerful. Not only does it occupy the entire Jiangnan region, it even has considerable say in the court.
Because of this, the imperial court was naturally uneasy about allowing the Jiangnan family to grow.
And the aristocratic families in Jiangnan would not just watch the imperial court suppress them.
Contradictions are constantly growing in this silent struggle!
People from various aristocratic families in the south of the Yangtze River know very well that the imperial court will take action against them sooner or later, and they cannot just watch them grow bigger.
When Emperor Zhao was in power, he had begun to gradually weaken the power of the Jiangnan family and shaken their fundamental interests.
Moving people's interests is like killing their parents, and the families in the south of the Yangtze River will not sit still and wait for death.
At this time, the appearance of Prince Zhaonan undoubtedly allowed the Jiangnan aristocratic families to find a new replacement.
Prince Zhaonan seeks the supreme position, while the Jiangnan family seeks profit.
So, both parties took what they needed and hit it off!
"This time, Dazhao may be in danger!"
Murong Die narrowed her eyes slightly.
Li Beifeng was startled, "How do you say this?"
"My lord, he has been planning for so many years and is fully prepared... This time, he must want to get back what he lost more than ten years ago!"
"Zhao Jing, he can't stop him!"
Li Beifeng was silent for a moment.
He met Prince Zhaonan once and refused his advances. After that, Prince Zhaonan killed him!
It is enough to see that this person is ruthless and will use any means to achieve his goals.
He has been secretly planning this for more than ten years. How far has his power reached? No one knows.
"The prince originally wanted to continue to lurk for a few years, waiting for an excellent opportunity..."
"Great opportunity?"
"That's right!"
Murong Die nodded: "The prince's original plan was to wait for the Beizhou rebellion and the restoration of the old Northern Qi party, and then take advantage of the Dazhao suppression of the rebel party to start an uprising. But it's a pity... the Northern Qi old party has not been able to do so yet.
Make any waves!"
Li Beifeng remained calm and silent.
This is true. The old party in Northern Qi has been struggling for so many years and has not seen any improvement.
If it weren't for the Taoist nun in charge, Li Beifeng would not have much confidence in restoring the country.
Even now, he doesn't think the success rate can be that high!
"I thought the prince might have to lurk for a few more years, but I didn't expect..."
Speaking of this, Murong Die's lips revealed a smile that was either mocking or meaningful: "Zhao Jing killed his father and ascended the throne... His move undoubtedly gave the prince an excellent opportunity to cause trouble!"
"My lord, of course you didn't miss this opportunity!"
In the darkness, Murong Die looked at Li Beifeng quietly: "Do you know what the prince's name is for raising the army this time?"
"What?"
"Jingnan!"
"Jingnan?"
Li Beifeng was silent. Why does this sound so familiar?
It seems that in the long history of another world, a battle about Jingnan also took place.
And...it was also the uncle who rebelled against his nephew!
Right?
However, the outcome of that crisis was already clear to everyone.
"The late emperor died without any reason, which caused an uproar in the world and made countless people wonder...whether Zhao Jing killed his father and ascended the throne..."
"Although there is no evidence, rumors have spread throughout the world. What the people need is not evidence, but an explanation..."
"If Zhao Jing cannot show that he did not commit regicide, then his reputation as patricide will be confirmed among the people, and he will not be able to clear away this crime..."
"But this time, the prince issued a proclamation in the name of Jingnan, saying that the new emperor was deceived by traitors and caused trouble beyond his control. He raised troops to go to Beijing to clear the emperor's side... As expected, the prince quickly aroused the support of the people in the Jiangnan area.
!In just a few days, the prince's troops have occupied most of the areas south of the Yangtze River..."
"I'm afraid it won't take long, and it will soon sweep the capital!"
"..."
In the dark, on the bed.
Murong Die said happily!
As a staff member of Prince Zhaonan, she knew all about this.
She stared at Li Beifeng quietly and chuckled: "Actually, among the people, the people's support for the prince is far greater than their support for Zhao Jing... This time, Zhao Jing may not be able to handle it!"
Of course Li Beifeng knew this.
Zhao Jing's position was unfair and he could not get the support of the people in the world.
And Prince Zhaonan...
He was originally the younger brother of the late emperor and of the bloodline of Emperor Zhaozhao. Even more than ten years ago, he had never been considered a legitimate contender for the throne.
Therefore, this time he rebelled in the name of Jingnan and naturally won the support of the people easily.
Li Beifeng seemed to have thought of something: "I have a question."
To be continued...