Chapter 117 Fighting for the Emperor

While Song Changming and Liu Dingsheng were discussing this matter as outsiders, they were in a Gu family mansion in Yunling City, the imperial capital.

Lu Zheng walked quickly without saying a word and entered a courtyard in the back garden.

There is the sound of music here, and the clear sound of water flowing over stones.

Gu Wenhui was sitting in the pavilion, holding a book and reading it carefully.

Seeing Lu Zheng approaching, he just turned his attention away from the book.

"Brother Lu is in such a hurry, but what happened in the palace?" Gu Wenhui asked as he poured a glass of sake for Lu Zheng.

"Letter from the palace, the prince is dead!" Lu Zheng told the news directly as soon as he sat down.

"Brother Gu, as you said, the prince is the first to be eliminated."

Gu Wenhui nodded, not surprised by the news, he just said.

"The eldest prince Chu Zheng has been favored by the old emperor since he was a child. Although he has some abilities, he really has no vision. Being the prince is the old emperor's preference. In terms of real means and ability, he is not among the six princes. Considered outstanding.

If he were not the prince, he would have lived longer. "

Lu Zheng nodded: "The prince is gone before the troops from each county arrive. Those who originally supported the prince should stand up again."

"Well, it depends on how many new reinforcements each of the remaining five princes can recruit. This may be a key step for them to become emperor." Gu Wenhui continued.

Lu Zheng looked at Gu Wenhui's calm and calm look and couldn't help but ask: "In this situation, Brother Gu, who do you think will eventually ascend the throne and proclaim the emperor?"

"Both the second prince and the third prince are possible." Gu Wenhui smiled faintly and gave the answer in his mind directly without being too pretentious.

"Didn't you also learn about the second prince's overt and covert methods when you were in Donglai County? Donglai County is located so far away and beyond the reach of the whip, this prince can arrange a chess move to make the bandit army He and many masters in the world worked hard for him.

You said that in this Yunling City and that palace, he has been working hard for many years, how many back-ups will he arrange? "

"The third prince is ruthless and decisive, and is good at forbearing. He has attracted a large number of powerful people both inside and outside the court, and he has the greatest momentum. In fact, for now, the third prince has a better chance of laughing than the second prince. at last."

When Lu Zheng heard this, he frowned slightly and said with some confusion: "Since Brother Gu has determined that the second and third princes are the most likely ones, why have we not contacted them over the years and gained a share of the merits of serving the dragon, but instead chose the unknown fifth prince?" The prince secretly takes sides?"

The smile on Gu Wenhui's face became more and more gentle and elegant. He picked up the feather fan beside him and stood up and said: "Brother Lu, I knew that the second and third princes could ascend the throne and become emperor, but I never said that they would be the final winners.

Whether you can have the last laugh is not just about becoming the new emperor, but also about being able to secure the throne.

Also, the power of the dragon? That was never my purpose! "

In mid-to-late July, when the various county guards received orders, they actually started to fight fiercely with other princes' subordinates on the way to Yunling City.

Ambushes, food deprivation, encirclement and suppression, everything is used.

The fight continued until outside Yunling City, and the killings continued.

The princes also began to reveal their trump cards and play games with each other.

Alliance, backstab, threat, defection, bribery, secret plot
It doesn’t matter whether the method is despicable or not, as long as you can kill a few other brothers and put yourself in the position, that is more important than anything else.

History books are written by the final victors, and these bloody truths will eventually be whitewashed and covered up, leaving only the glorious side that the victors want.

This bloody war lasted for three days and three nights outside Yunling City.

This night.

A team stopped on a deserted street.

Gu Wenhui sat on the carriage with his eyes closed and meditative. Beside him were Lu Zheng on horseback and a group of guards from the Gu family.

I don't know how long it took, but a spy came galloping on horseback.

"Sir, the Third Prince's troops are about to enter the city! The situation with the Fifth Prince is very critical."

Gu Wenhui opened his eyes, not surprised by this result, and said calmly: "Let's go, let's pick up the fifth prince and leave."

"It's time to go back to Donglai County!"

August.

A piece of news was like a whirlwind, blowing across the Great Han Dynasty.

The prince conspired to kill his father and mother and was executed.

The third prince has succeeded to the throne and will hold a coronation ceremony soon to announce it to the world!

This major incident in the imperial palace undoubtedly caused commotion and chaos in various places.

It was like a long fuse was lit at this moment.

Behind this news, the four defeated princes, no matter how unwilling they were, could only pick up the pieces and choose to escape from Yunling City.

Save your life and go to the path you left behind to make a comeback!
Donglai County City, Liuzhai.

In the courtyard, the sword wind overflowed, causing the fallen leaves on the ground to fly in the air around Song Changming.

Flying swallow style, flying bell elegy!

A bit of silvery cold light came in an instant, and the speed seemed to distort the space.

In the air, the sounds of wind chimes and birds chirping intertwined, vibrating and echoing throughout the courtyard!

The fierce sword power from Song Changming covered the entire courtyard!
Everyone in the courtyard felt suffocated by the force of his sword. "Huh?!" Liu Dingsheng, who was standing there, also had a look of astonishment on his face.

Then soon, the look of astonishment turned into an excited smile.

"Good boy!"

He had been suppressing Song Changming with his martial arts cultivation in the seventh realm, but at this moment, facing Song Changming's sudden explosion of sword power, he had to increase his martial arts cultivation in a hurry to parry Song Changming's flying sword!

Even so, this blow still made him unstable, and he took a step back before resolving Song Changming's fatal blow.

This was also the first time that he was repelled by Song Changming since he had been guiding Song Changming these days.

Even if it was just a small step, it was of great significance. It proved that Song Changming had room to fight back when facing him.

"To reach the pinnacle, you have perfected this set of top sword skills. When did it happen?" Liu Dingsheng looked at Song Changming and asked with a faint smile.

"Just two days ago, after asking for advice from my seniors, I had an epiphany when I went back." Song Changming finished speaking and bowed to Liu Dingsheng to express his gratitude.

Although he did not become a disciple of Liu Dingsheng these days, Liu Dingsheng was indeed very attentive in giving him guidance. Whether it was about martial arts practice or other aspects of knowledge, he basically answered all his questions. This was worthy of his sincere thanks.

"There's no need to thank me. It's all your own fault to be able to practice this top sword skill to perfection." Liu Dingsheng shook his head.

He knew very well that it would be strange if he could inspire others to perfect their sword skills with just a few words.

His suggestions are just icing on the cake at best. The key still depends on the understanding and qualifications of the sword practitioner.

"At just over 20 years old, he has perfected a top-notch sword skill. There is really no reason to explain it," Liu Dingsheng sighed.

The gap between people is sometimes so great that it is unimaginable.

"Come again!" Liu Dingsheng was interested in Song Changming's perfect sword skills and wanted to see what kind of strength Song Changming could unleash with all his strength.

He no longer treats Song Changming as an ordinary Six Realm warrior.

After all, normally speaking, it is impossible for a warrior in the Sixth Realm to master the top sword skills of the Perfection Realm.

Not to mention that Song Changming is also a six-level martial artist who also practices multiple physical training techniques.

"Okay!" Song Changming readily agreed.

After improving his swordsmanship, he also needed someone to practice his swordsmanship.

Liu Dingsheng is undoubtedly the best sparring partner.

After a round of fighting between the two sides, Liu Dingsheng suddenly discovered that if he did not increase his strength and stabilize it to a physical training intensity above the eighth level, he would not be able to stabilize Song Changming who was under full strength, and he would even risk losing.

This seemed outrageous to him.

You must know that although he has suppressed his martial arts cultivation, his combat experience, cognition, and even his martial arts skills are still in the category of an extreme warrior!

Normally speaking, even if he only uses the seventh-level martial arts training, the real strength he displays is definitely higher than that of a normal seventh-level martial artist.

In this way, he couldn't suppress Song Changming, who was at the sixth level of martial arts!

This surprised him, but he also felt a little frustrated.

If Song Changming also possesses extreme martial arts cultivation at this moment, and the two of them attack with all their strength, there is a 99% chance that he will lose.

After testing the sword, he became more and more convinced that the boy in front of him was different from him, and his ultimate level of cultivation would definitely not be this boy's upper limit in the future.

In a daze, Liu Dingsheng unconsciously had the idea of recruiting a disciple that he had never had before, but he quickly gave up the idea.

He knew very well that with Song Changming's growth rate, he had nothing to teach others.

In the final analysis, he is just an idle cloud in the world, and he does not have a very precious inheritance, which is far inferior to those huge aristocratic families and those large sects.

Just when Song Changming was about to put away his sword, a patrolman came quickly.

"Tou Song, the general manager has something important to ask you and asks you to go there as soon as possible!"

"Okay, I understand." Song Changming put away the knife and said goodbye to Liu Dingsheng.

Liuzhai is near the General Department of Public Security. As soon as Song Changming returned to the General Department, he saw that people were gathering outside the General Department, and all patrol teams were mobilized.

With such a turbulent attitude, it is obvious that this important matter is not trivial.

As soon as Song Changming walked away, he saw Zhou Sixin coming quickly.

When asked, the other person didn't know what happened.

By the time they reached the main hall, the rest of the patrol chiefs had already gathered together.

"Song head."

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When the patrol chiefs saw Song Changming, they all greeted him with a hint of respect in their tone.

Now Song Changming is second only to Director-General Zhuang Ren in terms of status and strength in the General Directorate.

No one dares to disrespect him.

(End of chapter)