Chapter 458: Changes

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Dou Wei also learned about Zhao Heng's escape and Zhao Heng's trip to Yancheng.

After waving the messenger out, he took a carriage to the third prince's residence.

"Hot air balloon, what is this? I've never heard of it."

Dou Wei explained the cause and effect to Zhao Mu, and Zhao Mu paled slightly.

"I don't know about this, but the emperor was indeed rescued." Dou Wei said.

Zhao Mu nodded, his eyes dim, "In this case, the enthronement will be postponed again."

Seeing this, Dou Wei patted Zhao Mu's hand and said, "Uncle, I will definitely give you what I promised you."

Then he said: "This may not be a good thing. The emperor is trapped in Xiancheng and Beidi is at the height of its popularity. Privately, they may not be willing to accept our conditions. In this way, even if you ascend the throne, you may only face a country with internal and external troubles." Dasong, what’s more, there is also King Yan beside you.”

Zhao Heng was trapped in Xiancheng, and the news came too suddenly.

Although he was full of distrust of Beidi in his bones, he could only have illusions at that time.

I hope Beidi can cooperate with them.

After all, getting the third prince to the throne first is the most important thing.

Everything else will be discussed after the third prince ascends the throne.

Although Zhao Mu was unwilling to give in, he was a smart man and couldn't help but nod.

Everything changes due to changes in the current situation, so naturally we cannot stick to the old ways.

He said: "In that case, what is uncle going to do next?"

Dou Wei pondered for a moment, "Since the Emperor is safe and sound, we will pick up the previous plan. Moreover, the new army of the Forbidden Army suffered heavy losses this time, so the original plan will be easier to implement. However, we have to wait for the opportunity and slowly figure it out. Other trends will The clan won’t let us.”

Zhao Mu nodded solemnly.

In recent years, the royal family has declined, and the eight powerful families have become divided.

Zhao Heng and the other princes knew this.

Nowadays, the states and counties controlled by powerful clans basically no longer pay taxes to the court, and privately they are actively recruiting troops.

With money and soldiers, powerful clansmen were like local emperors who controlled states and counties, ruling the roost, just like vassal kings.

Originally, his uncle just wanted to accumulate political achievements and build military exploits for him, so that he could ascend to the throne smoothly.

But after being humiliated by Xiliang, he never had this opportunity again.

Then there is only one bloody path for the Dou family to take to send him to the throne.

This is relying on the soldiers and horses of the Dou family and Xiao family.

He used swords to force the Xie family, Han family, Liang family and other powerful families to recognize him as the emperor.

Of course, his uncle still didn't want to make this move until the last move.

Because when the time comes, there will definitely be a battle between the eight powerful clans to determine the winner.

As for the royal family, the Northern Expedition failed and the new army suffered heavy losses.

The empty treasury will not be able to support his father to build a new army.

The majesty of the royal family further declined, and they were no longer able to fight against the powerful clans.

It's not on his mind either.

"But there is also King Yan." Thinking of this, a person rushed into Zhao Mu's mind, "Zhao Xu also knows what he is thinking when he asks his father to go to Yancheng this time."

Dou Wei's eyes narrowed, and he said: "This is exactly what I am worried about, but this time King Yan rescued the emperor, Beidi will definitely be very angry. Maybe we don't need to take action, Beidi will make him have no time to look south."

Then he continued: "The current situation is too complicated, and I can't deduce the result. Everything will have to wait for your father to come back and then decide based on the changes. However, no matter what, we must continue to accumulate troops. If your ascension to the throne is not successful, Shun, hum, I would rather destroy this world than let others get it."

Zhao Mu nodded slowly, with an almost perverted smile flowing from the corner of his mouth.

His only purpose in living now is to ascend to the throne.

He is a useless man, but he can pass the throne to his children and grandchildren.

For this reason, what does the love between father and son mean?

afternoon.

The eldest prince summoned the ministers to discuss matters.

When they learned that the emperor was out of danger, the ministers had different expressions. Naturally, some were happy and some were disappointed.

But there was one expression on their faces, that of joy.

Immediately, the eldest prince announced that he would send 30,000 imperial troops to Yancheng to welcome Zhao Heng back to the capital.

The ministers naturally had no objections.

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Yancheng.

Zhao Xu and Zhao Heng returned from Yanguan.

One day later, Han Qi and Wang Kang arrived in Yancheng.

"Your Majesty, my rescue is too late, I will die, I will die."

Courtyard.

Seeing Zhao Heng, Han Qi and Wang Kang both knelt down and burst into tears.

Zhao Heng also had red eyes and looked moved.

When the second prince saw Han Qi, he straightened up a lot.

Zhao Xu was also there, but he just looked on with a sneer.

These powerful people are not good at fighting, but their acting skills are comparable to those of movie stars.

After putting on a scene of a monarch and his ministers meeting each other.

Han Qi greeted him with a few greetings, and suddenly said sadly: "Why did the emperor give the three southern counties to King Yan? Doesn't this chill the hearts of the Yuan family soldiers? Or, he was deceived by some people."

While talking, Han Qi glanced at Zhao Xu.

"Hanzhou Mu doesn't need to accuse Sang and Huai, just say that I am deceived by Sheng Sheng." Zhao Xu said bluntly, not giving Han Qi any face.

These bastards held back when fighting, but now that the war has begun and their own interests are involved, they bite people like mad dogs.

Yes, he did use some tricks this time, but don't they know exactly who the Yuan family is?

He still wants to decide on the three southern counties!

He didn't believe that Zhao Heng would refute his face at this time.

Zhao Heng glanced at Zhao Xu and then at Han Qi.

This time he was determined to use the Prince of Yan to check the powerful families.

After all, the imperial guards suffered heavy losses, and he only had the Prince of Yan to rely on.

The more prominent the Prince of Yan was, the safer he would be.

So he said: "The evidence of Yuan Li's guilt is there, what can be refuted, and the imperial edict has been issued, and there is no possibility of revoking it. I would like to ask you, where is Yuan Li now?"

After that, he asked someone to bring the confession, the fake imperial edict, the armor of the imperial guards and other items.

Han Qi was stunned for a moment, and his heart skipped a beat, "Your Majesty, this confession may have been tortured, and the physical evidence may also be forged."

Zhao Heng was furious, "Are you fooling me like a three-year-old kid? In Yanzhou, besides the Prince of Yan, who else can have the ability to make so many baggage and so many armors for the imperial guards, and you, Han Qi, made them?"

"Your Majesty, it has nothing to do with me at this time." Han Qi immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

Looking at the King of Yan, seeing Zhao Xu's bad smile, he immediately gnashed his teeth with hatred.

This King of Yan was too cunning. He tricked Zhao Heng into his territory, so Zhao Heng naturally had the confidence to treat these powerful families.

If it was like last time in Jinling, the powerful families would put pressure on Zhao Heng, and Zhao Heng would have no choice but to submit.

Moreover, Zhao Heng was naturally more afraid of the King of Yan than them at this moment.

After all, whoever owns the territory has the final say.

I'm afraid he will suffer a loss this time.

Although the Yuan family has always been the vassal of the Han family, it has always been the hope of the Han family, but the Han family hopes that the Yuan family will take the three southern counties to surrender.

This is why he asked for the three southern counties.

"In this case, you should send someone to arrest Yuan Li and send him to Yancheng." Zhao Heng stared at Han Qi and said.

Han Qi opened his mouth and suddenly wanted to slap himself twice.

This time, he really lost more than he gained.