Chapter 704 Emperor Zhao’s Trust

Hearing Li Beifeng's question, Zhao Ying was startled.

Then he was silent for a moment.

"I believe my father will handle it well."

But this...

"Ha!"

Li Beifeng had a hint of ironic smile on his face: "Do you believe this?"

Zhao Ying was silent.

Will Emperor Zhao handle the relationship with Northern Qi?

This statement would not fool even a three-year-old child in Northern Qi.

Who caused the current state of Northern Qi to be destroyed?

Emperor Zhao!

He is the biggest enemy of Northern Qi and the culprit who dragged Northern Qi into the abyss.

The enemy of the countless dead souls of Northern Qi has a blood feud with Emperor Zhao.

How can he handle the relationship between Dazhao and Northern Qi?

Reconciliation? !

I'm afraid it can only be wishful thinking.

Not to mention that the blood feud between Northern Qi and Emperor Zhao cannot be resolved, if he wants Dazhao and Northern Qi to reconcile, then he must admit that his decision to destroy Northern Qi was wrong.

Will he admit his mistake?

Obviously impossible!

"So, I must have been deceived by you?"

A playful look appeared on Li Beifeng's face, and his eyes fell on her face quietly: "Right?"

Zhao Ying's heart sank.

Looking at Li Beifeng's slightly sarcastic eyes, she was silent for a long time before saying: "I will try my best to do what I promised you..."

"I will persuade my father to put aside the grievances with Northern Qi for the sake of the people of the two countries. If my father insists on his own way..."

Speaking of this, Zhao Ying's heart surged with an indescribable determination: "I will dissuade him."

"How do you dissuade him?"

Li Beifeng looked at her calmly, "Do you want to be like Zhao Jing?"

"Killing the father and the king?!"

This seemed to have touched a string in Zhao Ying's heart, and she said in a deep voice: "Everything will definitely have a solution!"

"You are avoiding it!"

Li Beifeng said expressionlessly: "You already know what the answer is, but you are just unwilling to accept it."

Zhao Ying was silent.

After a long time, she raised her eyes and suddenly looked at Li Beifeng.

There seemed to be a trace of confusion on that beautiful and delicate face. She stared at Li Beifeng for a long time before saying, "Then what do you think I should do?"

"That depends on what you want to do."

Li Beifeng looked calm. He had expected it, so he was not surprised.

After all, Zhao Ying was the eldest princess of Dazhao. She was the daughter of Emperor Zhao. She probably couldn't go against her father's will.

After all, she and Emperor Zhao were a family in the end.

And Li Beifeng?

Just the prince of the enemy country!

"I don't know."

A trace of gloom appeared in Zhao Ying's eyes.

Everything was according to the plan. She helped her father to eliminate all troubles and successfully overthrew Zhao Jing. She also won over Su Xiang and the old people in the palace and took control of the power of the palace.

The only surprise was that her father did not hand over the power of Dazhao to her as planned.

Zhao Ying's personality is not competitive. If her father can really govern Dazhao well, she will not miss the throne of Dazhao too much.

Moreover, that is her father, so she naturally cannot...

"What if I make the decision for you?"

At this time, Li Beifeng's calm voice came from the side.

Zhao Ying raised her head and looked at him with a slightly puzzled expression.

"In fact, I have already prepared for this step, so I still have a trick!"

Li Beifeng glanced at her and said calmly: "You don't think that I really trust your father so much that I don't leave any handle to check him, right?"

Zhao Ying's expression was slightly startled: "What did you do?"

"Don't forget what I am best at?" Li Beifeng narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly.

After a brief moment of unconsciousness, Zhao Ying suddenly realized something: "You poisoned my father?!"

"Smart!"

Li Beifeng's mouth slightly raised: "I am not your opponent in martial arts, but you are not as good as me in poisoning?"

In terms of martial arts and strategy, Li Beifeng may not be the opponent of Emperor Zhao and Zhao Ying, but in terms of poisoning, Li Beifeng is somewhat talented.

He is an extremely excellent doctor, and he also has the medical book inherited from Yaowang Valley. The medical book not only records various difficult and complicated diseases in the world, but also records many strange poisons in the world.

A hundred years ago, Yaowang Valley looked at the world and gathered the pinnacle of medical skills. And that medical book even recorded the existence of the essence of Yaowang Valley.

Otherwise, the Five Poison Powder that made countless people in the world tremble in fear was only a simple and sloppy record in that medical book. As for the method of detoxification, it is even more simple.

The content of that medical book has long been engraved in Li Beifeng's mind. At the same time, Li Beifeng has been collecting many medicinal materials recorded in medical books.

Poisoning Emperor Zhao was just one part of his plan.

Emperor Zhao's martial arts were not weak to begin with. If he recovered to his full health, Li Beifeng might not be his opponent.

Therefore, Li Beifeng could only think of a way to keep him in a weak state forever.

Easy to control!

Zhao Ying's face changed slightly, as if she didn't expect Li Beifeng to do this: "What poison did you give your father? Five Poison Powder?!"

"That poison won't kill your father, but..."

Li Beifeng glanced at her: "How to choose, do you have an answer in your mind?"

After his face changed slightly, Zhao Ying was silent again.

"He is my father!"

Zhao Ying's voice was very low, and there seemed to be a trace of tangle and anger in her tone.

"Yes, he is your father, but he is also the emperor of Zhaozhao and my enemy of Northern Qi!"

Li Beifeng looked at her calmly: "Do you want me to believe you or him? Are you gambling with the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in Northern Qi?"

Zhao Ying was silent.

She was speechless.

Then she stood up suddenly.

"Where are you going?"

Li Beifeng looked at her back and asked.

"Enter the palace!"

She said calmly: "Go see Father."

The next second, her figure disappeared from the place.

In the distance, a figure in white clothes could be seen passing over the roof.

Li Beifeng watched her retreating figure quietly, silently.

His relationship with Zhao Ying is a close relationship, but when facing the life and death of Northern Qi, he will not be careless in the slightest.

The only good Emperor Zhao is the one who can control him. Otherwise, Li Beifeng would not have gone to great lengths to save him.

At present, Emperor Zhao's behavior clearly showed signs of remorse.

Li Beifeng rescued him just to use him as a check and balance against Zhao Jing. Now that Zhao Jing has fallen, Li Beifeng naturally can't let Emperor Zhao dominate!

He had promised to hand over the imperial power to Zhao Ying before, so Li Beifeng gave him a chance.

If he really regrets it!

Li Beifeng's eyes were getting colder, but he would never be soft-hearted.

…

Capital City, Imperial Palace.

Wearing white clothes, he entered the palace and went deep into the palace hall.

"Princess!"

The old eunuch outside the door spoke respectfully.

This old eunuch served three generations of emperors and was loyal to Emperor Zhao. He also had a share of the credit for the palace changes that led to Emperor Zhao's restoration that night.

"Where is the father?"

"Your Majesty is in the palace."

Zhao Ying stepped forward and walked into the hall.

In the quiet main hall, Emperor Zhao is standing in the hall.

"Yinger, are you back?!"

When Emperor Zhao saw Zhao Ying at the door, he seemed startled, and then a smile appeared on his face: "Father is going to find you!"

Zhao Ying's beautiful eyes were calm: "I wonder what the father has to do with his son?"

"Come here first!" Emperor Zhao waved.

Zhao Ying stepped forward slowly.

There was a map on the table in front of Emperor Zhao. Emperor Zhao pointed to the map above and said: "This is the current situation in Dazhao. Your uncle's ambition has invaded the south of the Yangtze River. Now the rebels are pointing directly at the hinterland of Zhongzhou and are attacking the imperial court. The army has launched an encirclement and suppression campaign. Now the imperial army is retreating steadily, the morale of the army is shattered, and there is a desperate situation..."

Zhao Ying glanced at the map and it was clear at a glance.

She knows the current situation in Dazhao better than anyone else.

"Now the Jokhang Court is facing internal and external troubles, and the court has initially decided to do so, but now that its vitality is severely damaged, it may be difficult to organize an effective counterattack in a short period of time!"

At this point, a trace of anger appeared in Emperor Zhao's eyes: "I checked yesterday and found that the inner treasury of Da Zhao was almost empty. There was even no silver. It won't be long before military pay can't be issued from the front. I'm afraid the consequences will be disastrous..."

Emperor Zhao took over the affairs of the court again and realized the seriousness of the matter.

Jiangnan, as the richest area in Jokhang, now lacks this piece of tax revenue, and the court's income has dropped sharply. Coupled with the constant wars, the situation has become more and more serious. With the internal treasury empty, this war cannot be fought at all!

You don’t even need to wait for Prince Zhaonan to take action, you only need to wait for another year and a half, or even a few months, and the imperial army will be defeated!

"Without military pay, how can the imperial army fight? Your imperial uncle controls the south of the Yangtze River. This time he is coming fiercely. It is already difficult to rely on the army to suppress him. At the moment, I am afraid there is only one way to go..."

Hearing this, Zhao Ying seemed to realize something and said in a deep voice: "If your father has any wishes, just give them."

Emperor Zhao looked at Zhao Ying and said in a deep voice: "Ying'er, you are my most trusted daughter. Whether Zhao Ying can survive this critical moment of life or death depends entirely on you!"

After a pause, Emperor Zhao slowly spoke: "In the past, I handed Qin Tiansi into your hands, and you did not disappoint me. Nowadays, Qin Tian Si's masters are spread all over Jozhao. You have recruited countless talents, and there are many masters in Qin Tian Division." . Now, I will hand Qin Tiansi back into your hands, and let you regain control of Qin Tiansi. You can do it according to the emperor's orders. You will be killed first and then reported. Your words and deeds will represent me!"

Hearing this, Zhao Ying was startled, then she felt certain, lowered her head and said: "My son, I accept the order!"

Putting Qin Tiansi back into her hands and giving her the power to kill first and then report later was a great sign of trust.

Now she can even be said to be the number one person under the emperor!

Such trust made her feel an indescribable emotion.

"Father, what do you need from my son?"

Emperor Zhao looked at Zhao Ying quietly and said: "Now that your uncle's rebellion is rampant, it is difficult for the imperial army to defeat him head-on. For the present, this is the only way..."

"I order you to lead all the masters of Tiansi to disguise themselves and sneak into the rebels, cut off your uncle's head and send it to the capital!"

Hearing this, Zhao Ying suddenly raised her head and looked at Emperor Zhao in disbelief.

"This is the only way to solve my dilemma in Dazhao right now!"

Emperor Zhao slowly spoke and sighed: "Ying'er, this is the only way... You are my most trusted daughter and the only person who can do this!"

Zhao Ying was silent, but there was an uproar in her heart.

After a long time, her eyes were a little complicated, and she said silently: "Do we have to kill the emperor's uncle?"

Emperor Zhao's eyes were slightly cold: "Your uncle is ambitious and intends to overthrow Dazhao. He dragged the people of Dazhao into the quagmire of war. For now, the only way is to kill him to make the rebels in chaos and completely suppress them. I have no choice in this matter!" Zhao Ying was silent. His father was right. His uncle rebelled and was plotting the throne. Now that his father has "resurrected", his uncle has no way out. If he surrenders, he will definitely be imprisoned for the rest of his life and will never see the light of day. Therefore, he has no choice. Then, there is no room for maneuver. Zhao Ying's heart suddenly felt heavy. Will her Dazhao royal family eventually come to this? Emperor Zhao looked at her calmly, with a sigh in his eyes: "Ying'er, as an emperor, there are not many choices. I know you are kind, but I also know that you have a sense of propriety. Now that the rebellious son has been abolished by me, only you can help me solve the problems of the Great Zhao..."

Emperor Zhao's eyes showed a bit of doting: "When the world is peaceful, I will hand over the Great Zhao to you. At that time, I hope you will not let me down!"

Zhao Ying was silent for a long time, and finally nodded silently.

"Your son obeys the order!"

...

Night fell.

The capital is still prosperous.

In the restaurant, brothels, and willows, literati and scholars can be seen everywhere, and many scholars gather together to discuss state affairs.

Although it is necessary to be cautious in words and deeds under the feet of the emperor. But now the world is in a state that Jingzhao Prefecture and Qintiansi can hardly manage it even if they want to.

In addition, with the restoration of Emperor Zhao, the speech atmosphere in the capital changed dramatically.

The news of Zhao Jing's fall and dethronement caused everyone to cheer and rejoice. In addition, Emperor Zhao cleaned up the court and chopped off many powerful officials, which made the people even more shocked. Everyone was waiting, waiting for Emperor Zhao to reign again.

Just like the heroic posture when he destroyed Northern Qi, he quelled the rebellion in the south, recovered the mountains and rivers of Beizhou, and turned the tide.

Li Beifeng hid his traces and appearance, sneaked into the crowd, listened to the people's speeches, and those literati pointed out the country.

It must be said that Emperor Zhao's restoration did give these people in the capital a lot of hope. As the people of Dazhao, they naturally hope that the court can quickly quell the wars in the north and south and restore Dazhao.

But now, there are still many people who are pessimistic.

Li Beifeng shuttled quietly among the crowd without attracting anyone's attention.

The intelligence collected and investigated by Ruyi Tower was also continuously sent to Beizhou.

During this period, the land of Beizhou was also in a deadlock. The Northern Qi army led by the Taoist nun and He Wansheng once again clashed, and both sides suffered heavy losses in the war.

The outcome is unknown for the time being.

Then, Li Beifeng went to Ruyi Tower and finally returned to the courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing.

In the evening, Xie Wan'er wrapped herself in an outer coat and leaned on the windowsill on the third floor.

In the distance outside the window, faint sparks can be seen.

All around, everything is silent and peaceful.

She stared at the night outside the window, and a trace of indescribable loneliness appeared on her cold face. In her drooping eyes, I don't know what she was thinking about. Her long black hair fell down, and a few strands of black hair fell beside her white and tender neck, adding a bit of beauty.

She sat in front of the window in a light green skirt. Her tall figure was tightly wrapped in the long skirt, and every arc from top to bottom was just right.

Behind the window, under the long skirt, the white and tender jade feet were faintly visible.

Elegant and indifferent!

She stared at the night quietly for a long time without saying a word.

After an unknown amount of time, footsteps suddenly sounded behind her.

She turned her head slightly and saw Li Beifeng walking into the room.

"What are you looking at?"

Li Beifeng chuckled and came to her side.

"Nothing!"

She looked indifferent and shook her head gently.

Li Beifeng looked into the distance, then looked back at her, his eyes fell on her delicate and flawless face, as if he thought of something, and gently hugged her from behind.

Xie Wan'er struggled slightly, then gave up.

Li Beifeng gently hugged her willow waist, smelled the familiar scent on her hair, and suddenly, somehow, remembered Zhou Qiuning's words before, and felt a little weird in his heart.

He glanced down and followed his gaze, from the jade-like smooth neck down, he could vaguely see the looming sexy clavicle, and the bottomless ravine...

It was indeed quite exciting.

"Did something happen in the palace?"

At this moment, Xie Wan'er suddenly asked.

Li Beifeng was startled, looking at her face, and saw that she was looking at him very seriously.

After a little thought, he understood something.

Now there are rumors all over the capital, she must have heard something.

So, Li Beifeng nodded, and then told her a series of things that happened after that night.

When Xie Wan'er finished listening, she was stunned.

Unbelievable!

Zhao Jing was deposed?

Emperor Zhao was "resurrected" and ascended the throne? !

These news were a bit too shocking for her.

"Then he..." Xie Wan'er realized something, and her eyes were complicated.

Li Beifeng whispered: "He is now imprisoned in the palace. If nothing unexpected happens, he may never see the light of day again in this life!"

Regicide and patricide, this crime is enough for Zhao Jing to never turn over.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will be imprisoned in the palace until death. If Emperor Zhao is more ruthless, I'm afraid Zhao Jing won't live long...

Upon hearing this news, Xie Wan'er was stunned for a long time.

She had been waiting for this day, waiting for Zhao Jing to fall, and for the opportunity to avenge her father.

Now, Zhao Jing really fell, but she was confused.

But she didn't feel happy.

"Don't worry too much..."

Seeing her dazed look, Li Beifeng hugged her tighter and whispered: "I promised you that I would give you a chance to take revenge... Give me some more time, I will help you do it."

Xie Wan'er looked up at him in a daze, and there seemed to be some emotions flashing in her eyes.

Those soft and beautiful eyes were as moving as water.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room seemed to be gradually warming up and solidifying.

At this moment, there seemed to be a figure flashing in the yard.

"Who?!"

Li Beifeng and Xie Wan'er looked out the window almost at the same time.

In the night, it was empty and silent, without any figure.

Xie Wan'er looked suspicious. She clearly felt that there was someone, why couldn't she see it?

Li Beifeng was thoughtful, as if he realized something.

"I'll go out for a while!" he said softly.

Xie Wan'er raised her eyes and looked at him. After a moment, she nodded softly: "Okay!"

"..."