Chapter 1330 Entering Zhongzhou and Eliminating Liu Zixing

Xiao Yan stood in the tent with a calm face, facing Liu Zixing's gaze without any reaction.

Compared to Zhou Chen, he did not take Liu Zixing seriously, but when faced with Liu Zixing's interrogation, he still answered truthfully.

After listening to what Xiao Yan said, Liu Zixing slowly spoke.

"I will truthfully report to Your Majesty what you said today. How to deal with you must be decided by Your Majesty himself."

Xiao Yan ignored him. When Liu Zixing finished speaking, Zhou Chen said, "Feng Qiao, take him down."

"Yes, Master."

Feng Qiao took Xiao Yan away, and Zhou Chen waved Zhou Tianxing to retreat. Apart from him and Liu Zixing, the only military advisors Xie Chong and Miao Shiyi were left in the tent. This was what he promised her. After he and Liu Zixing Let her be present during the conversation.

"King Guangling, there is no one else here now. What you want to say to me can be said now."

Liu Zixing was not surprised that Zhou Chen could see his thoughts. He immediately stood up, saluted Zhou Chen solemnly, clasped his fists with his hands, and knelt on the ground.

"My nephew came here risking his life to ask the emperor's uncle to send troops to rescue your majesty. Zhao Teng colluded with the general Liu Yuan to imprison the queen mother, and held the emperor hostage to order the princes. The most prestigious ministers in the court resigned one by one to avoid disaster, leaving behind The ones who did it were all Zhao Teng and Liu Yuan’s party.”

He turned to look at Yu Shiyi and said, "This is why Grand Tutor resigned."

After listening to what he said, Zhou Chen's face was calm and no change could be seen, but Xie Chong and Yu Shiyi's expressions changed drastically, and they couldn't believe it.

After all, Xizhou City is far away from Zhongzhou, and Zhongzhou has always been afraid of the Nanchen Palace, so they know very little about the news about Zhongzhou.

Zhou Chen said calmly, "What else?"

Liu Zixing said: "Uncle, this is your Majesty's decree, but now that the palace is controlled by Zhao Teng, your Majesty cannot write the decree at all, let alone let me take it out, so you can only send me all the way to Xizhou to meet the emperor." Uncle, the four guards just now are Zhao Teng's people. They said they were escorting me, but in fact they were following Zhao Teng's order to monitor me along the way, because Zhao Teng and Liu Yuan were the most afraid of me. The one I’m afraid of is you, uncle.”

"These are all your one-sided words. How do you make me believe you? Even if what you say is true, without any will, privately leading troops into Zhongzhou is tantamount to conspiracy, which is a capital crime."

"Uncle, this is His Majesty's will. Now Your Majesty is in danger. My nephew is helpless and unable to help Your Majesty. Only Your Majesty can save you. I ask Your Majesty to lend a helping hand and King Qin to protect you."

Liu Zixing said that he was deeply affectionate, pleading with his face, and bowed to Zhou Chen with a posture of "I am willing to go through fire and water for His Majesty, even to the death."

Looking at Liu Zixing who was kneeling down, Zhou Chen remained indifferent, and Xie Chong, the royalist strategist, frowned.

"King Guangling, you came to Xizhou specially from the capital of Zhongzhou. You must have already made a plan. Tell me about it. If it is true that you can rescue His Majesty as you said, I will not stand idly by."

King Guangling was overjoyed when he heard this and immediately explained the situation to Zhou Chen.

After a while, Zhou Chen sent King Guangling out of the tent.

In front of the four guards sent by Zhao Teng, Liu Zixing began to act.

"Please ask the emperor to send heavy troops to escort Xiao Yan to the capital."

After saying that, he bowed solemnly.

"My nephew will leave tonight and return to the palace to resume his duties."

Zhou Chen nodded at him, and then Liu Zixing quickly led the people away.

After returning to the tent, Xie Chong and Min Shiyi came up to them.

Xie Chong said urgently: "Your Highness, you cannot lead troops there, otherwise His Majesty will most likely think that you intend to rebel."

If it was true as Liu Zixing said, he definitely wanted to rescue the emperor, but the problem was that he could see the current situation clearly.

If what Liu Zixing said is not true, if it is a trap, a trap to get rid of King Xiao Nanchen, if he goes to Zhongzhou, he will fall into a trap.

Just now he was just in a hurry and didn't realize this, but now he has figured out the situation and feels that the best option is to stand still. As long as Zhou Chen stays in Xizhou and holds the Nanchen Royal Army, the emperor can't move. .

In the Nanchen King's army, almost everyone in the army was loyal to him, but Xie Chong was an exception.

Although Xie Chong loved him deeply, he was also a royalist. If he really had to choose between the emperor and him, even Zhou Chen was not sure who he would choose. Maybe he would be more loyal to him. Or maybe he cares more about the emperor and the world.

But he didn't care. He was not a tyrant, and he would not do anything to Xie Chong just because he was a royalist. But it was obvious that his trust in Xie Chong was not comparable to that of the original Zhou Shengchen, but he never showed it. That’s all.

But such a person who was loyal to the emperor was thinking about his safety at this time, which moved him deeply.

Standing is all about standing, the relationship for more than twenty years is not fake, Xie Chong still plans for him wholeheartedly.

Zhou Chen said slowly: "If it is true that according to what King Guangling said, His Majesty is in danger and is controlled by Zhao Teng and Liu Yuan, then he must hope that I can help him most now, but Military Advisor, you have nothing to worry about. Wrong, so I’m going to Zhongzhou, but I can’t show up in public, at least not until the matter is resolved.”

"As soon as I move, people everywhere will know that something big has happened, and some people will take this opportunity to raise troops. The Central Plains will be in chaos and must be guarded against."

He has been in this world for more than two years and almost three years. He has a deep understanding of the situation in this world. Although Beichen is the largest overlord in the north, it cannot subdue all the princes and kings in Beichen. There have been rebellions in Beichen all year round. The princes and kings also changed one after another, and almost half of the territory of Beichen was not under the control of the capital.

Zhou Shengchen was the biggest public face of the Liu family outside the country. If it weren't for the presence of King Nanchen's army, Zhongzhou's status would not be said to be unstable, but it would definitely be on the verge of collapse.

Just like today, the emperor encountered difficulties and was held hostage. In the end, he had no choice but to ask for help. One can imagine how bad the current situation is.

Xie Chong said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister Liu Wei has unclear loyalties and treachery, and he has a close relationship with Liu Yuan. I am afraid that he will interfere with this, and even confuse the ministers and force His Majesty to abdicate."

The court in Beichen is really in chaos. The most powerful prime minister and general are actually members of the royal family surnamed Liu. They even colluded with Zhao Teng, the chamberlain, to evade the emperor. The ministers were able to force the emperor to abdicate. It is conceivable that Beichen How little status the little emperor has.

But this is the problem with the young emperor's ascension to the throne. If there are no absolutely loyal ministers, even if the Queen Mother listens behind the curtain and controls the affairs of the court, the power of the ministers will continue to expand, and finally they can counter the emperor.

"Your Highness, we need someone with more prestige than the Prime Minister to suppress him and intimidate the courtiers so that they will not be deceived; but this person must not only have high prestige, but also have no selfish motives, otherwise he may be worse than Liu Wei Danger."

Jian Shiyi suddenly said: "Master, I have someone to choose."

"Tai Fu?"

"Master guessed it?"

Seeing that Zhou Chen gave the same answer as he thought, Yu Shiyi suddenly showed surprise.

"Um."

"The noble clan in the north is headed by the Yang family. My uncle has a very high reputation because he has assisted three generations of emperors, so the courtiers are naturally convinced."

Xie Chong hesitated and said: "But Duke Yu has resigned and may not be willing to return to the court."

This is only one aspect. What he didn't say is that after the tea is cooled and Ao Guang has resigned, the ministers in the court may not betray him.

Miao Shiyi said confidently: "I'm going to ask my uncle to ask my brother to go back with me. Regardless of whether this happens or not, my brother and I are going back to Qinghe County. Master, can you please let us try? "

Xie Chong spoke up and said, "Your Highness, I also think you can give it a try."

Zhou Chen, who had anticipated everything, would naturally not refuse Shiyi and nodded in agreement.

"Okay, then we will divide our troops into two groups. You go to Qinghe County, I will ask Xiaoyu and the others to see you off, and I will take the people to Zhongzhou."

"Thank you, Master. I will go tell my senior sister and brother now."

Late at night, Zhou Chen came to the tent prepared for Xiao Yan alone.

Although Xiao Yan was a prisoner, the treatment Zhou Chen gave him was not bad at all. He didn't say anything on the surface, but in his heart he was very grateful to Zhou Chen. He even felt that if he could stay in Nanchen Wangjun in the future, he would be with him. Having King Xiao Nanchen as a friend is also a good choice.

"I heard that you were going to send 30,000 troops to escort me to Zhongzhou. You are using me as an excuse to send heavy troops to Zhongzhou. I have heard that you are going to rebel for more than ten years, and I can finally see it with my own eyes."

Zhou Chen chuckled and said: "Rebellion? Why rebel? Become the emperor?"

"if not?"

"Haha, what's the good thing about being an emperor? There are endless things to do every day. Not only do you have to scheming with officials, but you also have to deal with the harem. You will always be alone. You don't trust anyone. How can I live like this now? Comfortable."

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Xiao Yan's expression was slightly stunned. Zhou Chen's disdainful expression didn't look like he was faking it, which made him even more confused.

"You really don't want to rebel? If you don't want to rebel, why are you sending heavy troops to Zhongzhou for training?"

Zhou Chen said: "You won't believe me when I say I will escort you. I can only tell you that I have my own reasons."

Xiao Yan didn't understand what Zhou Chen was thinking. He hesitated for a moment and asked again: "You really don't want to be the emperor? That is the supreme position."

"It is supreme. People who don't get it want it, but I don't want it. If I really wanted to be the emperor, I wouldn't wait until now."

"That's right, Nanchen's royal army is invincible. If you want to be the emperor, the little emperor in Zhongzhou will really not be able to stop you."

If others were so dismissive of the emperor's position, Xiao Yan would definitely think he could pretend, but he believed in Zhou Chen in front of him.

"When I go to Zhongzhou City this time, what will your little emperor do to me?"

"I will definitely not kill you. You and I both know this. I still say the same thing. If possible, I really hope you can join my Nanchen King's Army."

Xiao Yan clasped his hands together and said Amitabha: "If possible, the poor monk will naturally be willing. The poor monk thinks it will be very interesting to follow His Highness."

"certainly."

Three days later, Zhou Chen mobilized his troops and generals, integrated an army of 30,000, and 'escorted' Xiao Yan to Zhongzhou. He did not show up publicly, but hid among the army.

At the same time, Zhang Shiyi and Zhang Feng also went to Qinghe County together.

The road from Xizhou to Zhongzhou was relatively long, and the marching speed of the 30,000-strong army was not fast enough. After traveling for more than half a month, they still did not reach Zhongzhou City.

Zhou Chen, wearing the armor of an ordinary soldier, stood chatting with Xie Chong. Behind them was Xie Chong's adopted son, Xie Chen, a young man who was born blind and the most accurate fortune teller in Prince Nanchen's palace.

Xie Chong jokingly asked his adopted son Xie Chong to tell Zhou Chen a fortune, but Xie Chen said that there was no need to tell at all. It would be easy for the little King of Nanchen to deal with a mere Liu Yuan, which made everyone laugh kindly.

After learning that the team of the Yi family had already gone to Zhongzhou, the King of Nanchen’s army also accelerated its speed. After a while, it finally arrived at the capital.

However, it was impossible for all 30,000 troops to enter Zhongzhou City. Only Zhou Tianxing and Feng Qiao and others led a part of the soldiers to escort Xiao Yan into the city.

After entering the city, Zhou Chen contacted Liu Zixing and prepared to send Zhou Tianxing and others into the palace.

Before the action, Zhou Chen specially called Zhou Tianxing to his side, and there were only the two of them.

"Tianxing, after entering the palace, I want you to do something." Zhou Chen said to Zhou Tianxing with a serious face.

Zhou Tianxing bowed his hands without hesitation and replied: "Master, please give me your orders. I will do my best."

Zhou Chen said: "Our goal this time is to eliminate Zhao Teng and Liu Yuan. You don't need to ask Liu Yuan. I want you to enter the palace and let him die at the hands of Zhao Teng's minions after Liu Zixing eliminates Zhao Teng."

"King Guangling?"

Zhou Tianxing was shocked. He didn't expect that his master would assign him such a task.

Although he was extremely loyal to Zhou Chen, he couldn't help but wonder, because wasn't King Guangling the same as them, saving His Majesty?

But facing his master, he didn't ask, just accepted the order.

"Yes, Master."

Seeing Zhou Tianxing agreed without hesitation, Zhou Chen nodded with satisfaction.

"It's just that Prince Guangling was my junior sister's fiancé. He died, and my junior sister..."

"We have no grudges against Liu Zixing, but keeping him here will do more harm than good to Northern Chen. From ancient times to now, have you ever heard of a prince older than your majesty? Your majesty is young, kind-hearted, and innocent, but Liu Zixing has the heart of a tiger and a wolf, and is definitely not a good person. Keeping him here will definitely cause trouble within the family."

"As your majesty's minister, I must get rid of him in order to avoid chaos in the future, even if it means bearing a bad reputation. Only you and I know this. If it is leaked in the future, I will bear all the bad reputation."

Zhou Tianxing was just confused, but he did not doubt Zhou Chen's intentions. After more than ten years of getting along, they knew what kind of person their master was.

"Master, this is what I should do. How can I let you bear the responsibility? Don't worry, I know what to do. I will definitely kill Liu Zixing at the hands of Zhao Teng. If there is any mistake, I will bring my head to you."

Zhou Chen patted Zhou Tianxing on the shoulder: "I know you don't like such conspiracies, but for the sake of the world and the Northern Chen Dynasty, I have to do it."

"Master, I understand."

"Okay, then you go."

Zhou Tianxing immediately led his people away.

Zhou Chen had no doubt about Zhou Tianxing's loyalty or his ability. Liu Zixing didn't have much foundation in the palace. As long as Zhou Tianxing led his army into the palace and deliberately targeted him, Liu Zixing would definitely have no way to survive.

In fact, he originally wanted Zhou Tianxing to get rid of Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen as well. After reading the plot, he knew that it was Qi Zhenzhen's stupidity that led to a series of events later.

However, Qi Zhenzhen is different from Liu Zixing. She is the mother of the young emperor. It is okay to get rid of an insignificant prince Liu Zixing, but killing Qi Zhenzhen may lead to bad consequences if it is not done carefully, so he did not let Zhou Tianxing do it.

No rush, things need to be dealt with one by one and slowly.