Chapter 622 Methods (1)
The scale of this rebellion was far smaller than the palace coup a month ago. There were no more than a hundred thieves involved in the "riot". They had been lying in ambush in the dense forest outside the imperial mausoleum. They sneaked into the imperial mausoleum during darkness, killed several guards, and rushed in.
There are a thousand imperial guards stationed in the imperial mausoleum, as well as two thousand imperial guards who are guarding the emperor's coffin this time. After the initial shock and panic, he quickly reacted, quickly blocked the thief's route, and surrounded the group of rebels. After killing less than half of them, the remaining dozens of rebels knelt down and begged for mercy.
From the beginning to the end, this group of traitors had no chance of getting close to the emperor's mausoleum.
To the ministers, it seemed like a false alarm.
Rebellion is a serious crime that will punish the nine tribes. The Gaoliang Prince's Palace and the Dongping Prince's Palace will definitely be wiped out. Are the traitors who emerge at this time the remnants of the Gaoliang Prince's Palace or the Dongping Prince's Palace?
General Zuo and other generals all shouted angrily: "There is no need to interrogate these traitors, just kill them all."
"Please give the princess an order to kill these traitors. Just go and kill them!"
"Generals, please be patient. We must interrogate these survivors and find out their origins." Jiang Shaohua glanced at them, and the commotion among the generals quickly subsided. .
The civil servants were also filled with indignation and cursed the traitors angrily.
The king of Wu'an County also cursed the rebels: "These must be Jiang Yi and his men. Their master was killed, and they were unwilling to accept it. They went to the imperial mausoleum to assassinate King Ping! Their heart is to be punished!"
King Huaiyang did not follow suit and cursed in unison, his face was extremely solemn.
This "rebellion", which was almost a farce, was put down so smoothly that it was even a bit childish. But it's really happening before our eyes. He suddenly had an ominous premonition...
The sharp cry of a child suddenly sounded.
The King of Huaiyang was awakened and came to his senses. He quickly turned his head and saw the young King Ping suddenly collapsed and fell to the ground crying, still rolling around on the ground. The white clothes were soon covered with dust.
Eunuch Wei who was accompanying him was so anxious that he was sweating and kept coaxing him in a low voice. However, Prince Ping turned around on the ground as if he had a nightmare, crying hoarsely.
Eunuch Wei had to look at Jiang Shaohua for help.
Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly, leaned down and grabbed Prince Ping. King Ping had already fallen into a semi-mad state, screaming and crying bitterly with his teeth and claws open. Regardless of who was in front of him, he reached out and grabbed Jiang Shaohua's cheek.
Jiang Shaohua frowned and twisted Jiang Hao's arm: "Commander Song, tap his faint point."
Song Yuan quickly took action and tapped Jiang Hao a few times. Jiang Hao's screaming and crying stopped suddenly, and his arms hung down softly.
Jiang Shaohua gave the sleeping King Ping to Eunuch Wei. Eunuch Wei was so grateful that he almost cried: "Thank you so much, Princess! Thank you so much, Princess! Your Highness Prince Ping was frightened the day he changed the palace. He couldn't hear the sound of swords and gunshots. It was the sound of someone taking a sword out of its scabbard. His Highness heard I will also cry and make a fuss when I arrive. There is no way."
A mentally retarded eight-year-old child witnessed the bloody scene of the murder of courtiers. He was also used as a human shield and almost died at the hands of the thieves. He was left with a deep feeling in his heart. Thick shadows are also inevitable. It's not obvious on weekdays, but at critical moments like this, it's revealed.
The ministers did not sympathize with King Ping, but lamented the bleak future of the Liang Dynasty.
Although Emperor Taihe's methods were gentler, after more than ten years of imperial orthodox education, he could barely be regarded as a qualified young emperor.
The King Ping in front of him can be said to be useless except for his bloodline. However, the most important thing in the succession of the throne is blood.
Wu'an County Prince coughed heavily and raised his voice intentionally or unintentionally: "Prince Ping is still a naughty boy who doesn't understand anything. Let alone now, even if he grows up in ten or eight years, he may not be an adult. Use. King Gaoliang is the best precedent.”
King Gaoliang was smart when he was young, but his brain was damaged by a serious illness in adulthood. Being slow to react is not good for speaking, but when he is silent, he is still quite capable of bluffing people.
King Ping is not as good as King Gaoliang! How can a fool with incomplete intelligence and no ability to distinguish right from wrong be the emperor?
The words of Prince Wu'an with ulterior motives revealed a fact that no one wanted to face, and revealed his ambition to replace it.
The King of Huaiyang was thinking deeply and did not want to say anything. However, seeing Prince Wu'an stealing the show, he couldn't be compared like this.
So, King Huaiyang also stepped forward and showed his face in front of the ministers: "The succession of the throne is not only a matter for the heavenly family, but also for the stability of the country, the country, and the thousands of people. It should be The ministers will recommend and discuss a truly suitable person to take over the country. "
The Prince of Wu'an was on the same side as the King of Huaiyang and loudly agreed: "What the King of Huaiyang said is very true. We can hold court discussions after everyone returns."
The so-called court meeting refers to voting by important ministers above the third rank. In this way, it was natural to exclude Empress Dowager Zheng.
The ambitions of King Wu'an and King Huaiyang were clearly revealed.
During these days, the two of them made frequent small moves in private, and each persuaded some courtiers to support them. At this time, some people came forward one after another to support this proposal. There are middle-level officials of fourth and fifth grades, as well as important ministers of third and higher grades. As for low-level officials below the fifth rank, they are not qualified to speak or express their opinions at all.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Shangshu also opened his mouth to express his approval: "The two vassal princes are right."
Jiang Shaohua looked at this scene with cold eyes and did not say a word to ridicule, letting the ministers say what they said. Speak politely. It wasn't until Zhang Shangshu expressed his position that Jiang Shaohua said calmly: "After returning to the palace, I will ask the Empress Dowager first before going to court to discuss it."
Zhang Shangshu was not brave when he was not facing the Empress Dowager Zheng. There were still some, and he immediately straightened his back and said proudly: "The important matters in the court should be left to the public." The courtiers decided at the meeting that although the Empress Dowager has a noble status, she is a female and should not interfere in political affairs."
Jiang Shaohua sneered: "This princess is also a female, isn't she? Are you planning to expel me from the court?”
Zhang Shangshu: "..."
Facing Jiang Shaohua's cold and serious eyebrows, Zhang Shangshu felt cold in his heart. Jiang Shaohua's heroic appearance when he was holding a gun flashed in his mind, and his attitude immediately softened. : " I don’t dare, Princess, please calm down.”
Jiang Shaohua said coldly: “Then shut your mouth.”
Zhang Shangshu was embarrassed in the eyes of everyone. , had to shut up.
Jiang Shaohua looked at Prince Wu'an and Prince Huaiyang again: "What Uncle Prince Huaiyang and Prince Wu'an said does make some sense."
Jiang Shaohua's attitude was really unexpected.
The Prince of Wu'an County was overjoyed. If the timing had not been wrong, he would have promised on the spot, "I will agree to any conditions as long as you support me."
General Ma strode over, raised his hand and reported back: "To the princess, a traitor has confessed."