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Chapter 171 The Last Link of the Mission, Old Su's Obsession (5.8K)

One hour and three quarters of an hour.

This number is not the time it took some idiot author to code this chapter, but the final time it took Xiao Zhao to successfully occupy the palace.

That's right.

Less than three hours before and after.

The "King Qin" army occupied the entire palace.

After all, when the battle in the forbidden area started, the defenders on the south, north, and west sides had only one choice:

Support the battlefield.

After abandoning the defensive 'fortress' of the city gate, the defenders lost the most important protective barrier, and the entire battle situation instantly became a ground confrontation.

Not to mention that there are only a little over 200 people on duty in the forbidden zone. After the old man and the others took down the forbidden gate, they even had enough time to ambush the "enemy army" in the dark.

Double the number of people + take the lead, and the final result will naturally be that the old and the others win a big victory.

Another half hour passed.

Wende Hall.

At this moment, more than a dozen key personnel involved in the coup d'état are gathering in this foreign court palace, both literary and military.

Old Zhong was wearing military armor, standing in front of his seat, and respectfully reported to Xiao Zhao sitting at the head:

"Your Highness, the south, north, and west defenders have all been captured, and there are no other troops in the palace."

"Among them, the north and west defenders had served under Chu Dao. After realizing that the general situation was over, Chu Dao personally stepped forward and successfully disarmed and surrendered without a single soldier."

"The defenders in the south fought with our troops. Twenty-three soldiers were killed and eighty-six were injured."

"One hundred and four defenders in the south were killed, and most of the rest were wounded. At this time, they are trying to persuade them to surrender."

Hearing the number of casualties of the sergeants on both sides, Xiao Zhao's expression changed slightly, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes.

After all, at the end of the day, he's still a pre-adult prince, a prince a few months ago.

Although influenced by Zhezong, he was ambitious and prepared for bloodshed and even defeat before the coup, but this was the first time he experienced such a cruel situation.

But soon.

Xiao Zhao realized his identity, and the confusion in his eyes was immediately replaced by determination:

"General Zhong, no matter whether it is a sergeant who was killed or injured, he must do a good job in the compensation after the incident is over-remember, no matter the enemy or us, this matter has to be troubled by you."

The old species immediately clasped his fists and replied:

"Uncle Yi understands!"

Then Xiao Zhao looked outside the hall again, the sky was getting brighter now, and he only heard him say:

"General Zhong, what is the situation in the city at this time?"

Old Zhong took out a letter from his body, passed it from the servant to Xiao Zhao, and explained at the same time:

"Returning to Your Highness, the army led by Zhengru and Zhengchen has taken control of the residences of the dignitaries in the court, including not only Cai Jing, Liang Shicheng, Zhao Tingzhi, Tong Guan, etc."

"At the same time, the curfew is still maintained in the city, and our people handle all the gates of the city, and the Taoist priest has rushed to the city to preside over the overall situation."

Xiao Zhao felt a little relieved.

Intentional calculations without intention, and the right battalion of the Forbidden Army has also been controlled, the whole incident at least from the situation is considered a sure thing.

Then he thought of something else and asked:

"By the way, Qing. Well, where are the arrested officials?"

The old man smiled, without changing his expression, and replied:

"Returning to Your Highness, more than 70 officials who were arrested have been rescued from prison, and their family members are also old."

"The strange thing is, whether it's officials, relatives or friends, none of these hundreds of people were injured."

"According to the confession of the prisoner, this is an order left by Master Guo, which stated that no one should be injured or killed."

When mentioning the name Guru Guo, Lao Zhong's tone seemed a bit solemn, even with a hint of...

Respect.

As said before.

Just based on what Guo Jing did before, let alone Song Huizong.

In the feudal period, except for a few people who did not believe in ghosts and gods until their death, most people must respect and fear him, even the enemy.

Even to some extent.

Xu Yun created an 'immortal' abruptly.

Xiao Zhao slightly glanced at Lao Su and Xu Yun at the side, nodded and said:

"My king understands, old general Zhong, you, Xueshi Jiang, and Li Shilang will jointly complete the appeasement of these Yuanyou party officials who have been released from prison."

Jiang Xueshi in Xiao Zhao's mouth is Jiang Zhiqi, and Li Shilang is Li Qingchen, both of whom are the quasi-leaders of the Yuanyou Party.

After explaining the appeasement work of the Yuanyou Party.

Xiao Zhao assigned some more tasks, and then dismissed everyone, leaving only

Old Su and Xu Yun.

After everyone retreated, he first looked at Lao Su, and bowed heavily:

"Su Gong, what should this king do next, I ask Su Gong to enlighten me!"

When he chose to go to the palace with Xiao Zhao, Lao Su was ready to be labeled a hat by later generations.

Now it's done, and he has adjusted his mentality long ago, just listen to him:

"Your Highness, can you allow the old minister to ask a question first?"

Xiao Zhao nodded, made a gesture of invitation with his right hand, and said:

"Su Gong, but it doesn't matter."

Old Su glanced at him and asked:

"I don't know how your Highness plans to treat King Duan?"

"King Duan?"

Having not heard this name for a long time, Xiao Zhao was slightly taken aback for a moment, and then realized that what Old Su was talking about was the deposed emperor Zhao Ji.

Xiao Zhao had already thought about this answer before the incident, so he quickly said:

"Su Gong, after all, Zhao Ji is the king's blood relative. He wants to kill the king, but the king will not kill him, nor can he."

"Therefore, this king is going to build a Huangzhuang on the outskirts of Bianjing, and arrange twenty or thirty servants. Zhao Ji will spend his life there."

Old Su heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

This question is a small test made by him, Xiao Zhao's words are undoubtedly a high-scoring option.

To a certain extent, it can also prove that Xiao Zhao has not lost his mind because of the change of status.

Then he paused and looked around.

Right now there are only three people in the palace, so he directly pointed out some words:

"His Royal Highness, according to the old minister, if His Highness wants to inherit the great rule, he must be honest and fair."

"If His Highness's name is to be upright, then Zhao Ji's name must be 'crooked'."

"Therefore, the first thing His Majesty has to do is to go to the ancestral temple and complain that King Duan is fatuous and frivolous after the court is completely stabilized. His Highness did this out of desperation."

"Secondly, Zongzheng came forward to petition. His Highness first made three concessions, and finally he had no choice but to accept the opinions of the crowd."

"The third thing is to amnesty the world after boarding the plane."

The classmates who usurped the position in the previous life all know it.

After the coup, if you want to inherit the Datong in a legitimate way, you basically cannot do without the three tricks of crying from the ancestral temple, asking for resignation, and amnesty for the world.

The method of Zumiao crying is very simple, just do as Lao Su said.

After crying, he said that he was willing to choose another emperor to inherit the Datong. After the emperor succeeded to the throne, he was willing to accept any punishment, so that Guozuo could continue.

As long as you are not acting at the level of Saki Cockroach Gege, you can basically handle this level.

As for asking to resign, it is more troublesome.

First of all, Zongzheng from Zongzheng Temple should be invited to come forward to persuade him personally.

For example, your highness, you are the best and most prestigious among the princes, and only you are worthy of inheriting the throne

Often at this time.

Zongzheng will also take an elderly clan elder to make up another story with the remaining half of his breath, most of which involve the birth vision or something.

For example, at the moment your Highness was born, all the vibrating eggs in the palace vibrated together, it was a sign from heaven.

Xiao Zhao will resolutely refuse.

I think that Zhao Yu is pretty good.

Zhao Yu has to cooperate and say that I can't do it, you should come

After three consecutive refusals in this way, Xiao Zhao could "helplessly" take over the throne.

After he ascended the throne, the third step will be carried out.

That is to say, amnesty for the whole world, one year's tax reduction and exemption, in exchange for the gratitude and reputation of the people.

But soon.

Old Su thought of something again, frowned slightly, and said:

"However, Your Highness, according to the old minister, I'm afraid you need to add more ingredients to the third step."

Xiao Zhao hummed slightly suspiciously, and asked:

"Food? Why did Mr. Su say such a thing?"

Old Su looked up at him and sighed:

"Your Highness, don't forget that the first emperor and the empress dowager passed away within a year, and it has only been seven months since King Duan ascended the throne."

"And King Duan also made the third step at the beginning of his accession to the throne."

"Amnesty for all the prisoners in the world, more than 20,000 prisoners in eight years, tax reduction for one year."

Xiao Zhao was taken aback for a moment, and then frowned.

yes.

How could he forget this?

It has only been seven months since Zhao Ji ascended the throne, and he has just pardoned the prisoners all over the world, the number of which is as many as 20,000.

Now all that is left for him to pardon are the new prisoners who have been imprisoned within seven months. How can the number compare with the backlog of prisoners over the years?

At the same time, taxation is more troublesome than amnesty:

The tax promulgated by Zhao Ji is valid until next year, should Xiao Zhao directly cover it, or continue to postpone it?

If you choose to cover it directly, the established facts will not change at all for the common people:

If the emperor is changed, the tax will be exempted for only one year, so how many people will be grateful to Xiao Zhao?

There may even be some nursery rhymes among the people, ridiculing that it is the same as changing the emperor.

But if it continues to be postponed, wouldn't that be acknowledging the validity of Zhao Ji's throne?

Indeed.

Xiao Zhao can also choose to extend the time, such as tax exemption for three years and so on.

But still the same sentence, in the case of Zhao Ji first promulgating the official document of exempting taxes, this approach is still not strong enough.

Think here.

Xiao Zhao couldn't help looking at Lao Su, and bowed down again:

"Also ask Mr. Su to teach me!"

Old Su thought for a moment, a gleam of brilliance suddenly flashed in his eyes, and said:

"Your Highness, if you can't make a difference in the number of years, then naturally there is only one way left."

Xiao Zhao hurriedly asked:

"any solution?"

Old Su raised his head, looked at the ceiling in the hall, and said:

"Try to make the momentum of ascension extraordinary, for example, take advantage of Master Guo's current prestige, come to the court unprecedented"

"Auspiciousness descended from heaven!"

The voice just fell.

Old Su and Xiao Zhao turned their heads together and cast their eyes on

Xu Yun on the side.

Xu Yun: "."

After a while.

Xiao Zhao nodded thoughtfully, followed Old Su to Xu Yun's side, and said to Xu Yun:

"Prince Wang, it seems that we should have a good talk."

Seeing Xiao Zhao Zhuozhuo's gaze, the corners of Xu Yun's mouth twitched a few times.

In the process of controlling the forbidden area earlier, Lao Zhong and others naturally also caught Guo Jing who was doing night vigil.

Although Lao Zhong and the others treated Guo Jing fairly mildly out of awe of the occult, some things could not stand up to questioning at all.

In that case, Lao Su could only choose to tell Xiao Zhao the truth.

That is to say

At this time, Xiao Zhao already knew that Xu Yun was the real mastermind behind the scenes.

So for Xu Yun, Xiao Zhao's feelings are very, very complicated:

There was anger at him for bringing himself into a desperate situation.

He is also grateful to him for promoting the line of officials and the line of border commanders, so that he is only one step away from the throne-after all, with the resources that Xiao Zhao had before, it is impossible for him to achieve a successful coup d'état.

Other than that.

There is even a trace of surprise and fear that he can grasp the celestial phenomena and earthquakes.

It's still the same sentence as before.

All of Guo Jing's actions are "miracles" that no one has been able to do throughout the ages.

Although the identity of Guo Jing's inner ghost has been exposed, it just transfers the image of that mysterious 'immortal' from Guo Jing to Xu Yun.

It's just compared to Zhao Ji.

Xiao Zhao's rationality is higher, he is not so talkative, and he has also been exposed to certain basic scientific knowledge.

Therefore, his acceptance of Xu Yun's ability to predict the celestial phenomena will be a little bit higher, and he will not attribute it entirely to ghosts and gods.

At the same time, as a quasi-emperor with a deep chest.

Xiao Zhao is also very clear about how valuable the 'science' Xu Yun has mastered.

Killing is definitely not killing, but scruples also exist.

Combined with the many emotions above, Xiao Zhao's heart is really mixed.

As for Xu Yun.

You can roughly guess Xiao Zhao's psychology at this time.

be honest.

If he was really a person from the Song Dynasty who had received the inheritance of the 'Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect', he really couldn't say how he would choose.

But when Xu Yun's identity was changed to a traveler who could return to reality, his choice became much easier:

As long as he completes Old Su's mission before the time limit expires, he can return to reality, and this time limit is at most one year.

But in terms of his value.

Regardless of whether Xiao Zhao will change in the future, at least in the remaining year, his life will never be in danger.

Therefore, with this state of mind, Xu Yun couldn't help but relax a lot.

He bowed his hands to Xiao Zhao and said:

"His Royal Highness, the so-called auspicious signs of the heavens are, in the final analysis, just using some unknown means."

"For example, colorful fairy lights, monuments dedicated to the Bianhe River, etc., if they are properly prepared, it is not difficult to arrange them."

"Therefore, Your Highness, there are various methods of auspiciousness. Please give me a specific title, so that Caomin can design a detailed plan."

Xiao Zhao nodded slightly, turned around to look at Lao Su, and asked:

"Su Gong, do you have any thoughts about Xiangrui?"

Lao Su pondered for a moment, and suddenly an idea that he had thought about but was deeply buried in his heart because of its absurdity suddenly appeared in his mind.

I saw him asking Xu Yun with some hope:

"Xiao Wang, according to rumors and myths, all immortals have mounts, such as cranes, phoenix luan, etc., riding on them can overlook the mountains and rivers, and travel thousands of miles a day."

"I don't want to see fairy birds, but Fenglingyueyingzong has countless inheritances. Is there a certain mysterious skill that can take people to the sky?"

"If this is the case, His Highness can temporarily manage the government in the name of supervising the country, and wait until the day he ascends the throne, who will dare to question His Highness's prestige?"

Old Su just finished speaking.

A long-lost dialog box appeared in front of Xu Yun:

【Ding! 】

[The main task of the current dungeon has been triggered, the task requirements are as follows]:

[Wallfacers are requested to complete their obsession to fly into the sky before Su Song dies. The final score is determined by the technical difficulty and degree of completion. 】

[Note: Make troubles to your heart's content, boy, praise the sun! 】

See this situation.

Xu Yun couldn't help being silent for a moment, and said slowly:

"Go to heaven? It's not difficult."

The eyes of Lao Su and Xiao Zhao suddenly lit up.

Especially Lao Su, whose old heart couldn't help beating faster:

"Little Wang, is this true?"

Xu Yun nodded seriously and said affirmatively:

"Of course it's true. In Fenglingyueyingzong, there is a basic skill that can be done with hands, called"

"airplane."