On the 16th day of the first lunar month, the north gate of Chang'an City was opened at the right time, allowing the people in the city to go out to collect firewood. Huang Fu's secret report was delivered to Yang Anxuan at noon the next day.
"Yao Xing is critically ill. Prince Yao Hong is stationed at Donghua Gate and is waiting at the consultation hall. There are 15,000 Qin troops in Chang'an City, and the people are still in peace..." After reading, Yang Anxuan handed the intelligence to Zhu Lingshi and said: "Yao Xing can be called the Lord of the Ming Dynasty, and the people of Qin support him. Although our army is approaching the city, Chang'an is still not in chaos. It is not easy to defeat Qin." Zhang Feng smiled and said: "My lord, you said that Yao Bi has the intention to seize the legitimate son, and the princes are outside I'm afraid he's also coveting it. As long as Yao Xing dies, Qin will be in chaos." Zhao Tian glared at him and said, "As clever as you are, can you tell me how to cause chaos in Chang'an?" Zhang Feng showed no stage fright and opened his mouth: "Just He said that Yao Xing is dead. How could Yao Bi endure it? He will definitely lead his army back to Chang'an to seize the throne. Let's take the opportunity to seize Lantian." Zhu Lingshi nodded and said: "What General Zhang said makes sense. Both Yiguan and Tongguan have been defeated. , Wang Bie led his troops to trap the city, General Liu's navy sailed freely on the Wei River, General Yang left the Ziwu Valley, General Meng's troops entered the Tangluo Road, Chang'an City was surrounded by enemies on three sides, and the encirclement was about to be completed. As long as Yao Xing died, the Qin Kingdom would be inevitable. If chaos arises, it can be destroyed by throwing hands."
"Order people to spread the news of Yao Xing's death everywhere, recruit Qin officials to surrender, and induce Qin tribes to rebel." Yang Anxuan said: "Chang'an City was closed, and Yao Bi could not get the news from the city, so he said that Yao Hong was not secret. We are mourning and cleaning up political enemies." Zhang Feng suggested: "My lord, we must send people to spread the news in Dingcheng, Puban, Chencang, and Anding, so that the Qin Kingdom will turn into a pot of chaos." Outside Lantian City, the Qin Army Camp , Yao Bi soon heard the rumor that his father was dead and Yao Bi kept his funeral secret, but he didn't believe it.
Two days ago, the grain and grass escort from Chang'an City arrived, and he also asked about his father's condition. The person who delivered the food was his cronies, and told Yao Bi that Prince Yao Hong lived in the Council Hall, and that all the guards in the palace had been replaced by his people, and even Yin Chong could not meet the emperor.
Jiang Jidao: "Whether the rumors are true or not, my lord should be cautious. The emperor is seriously ill and the prince is in control of the court. In the future, a decree will summon the lord to Beijing to face the saint. No troops are allowed to accompany him. Will the lord obey the order or lead the army to resist?" Yao Bi remained silent.
In Chang'an, Princess Nan'an, Yao Xing's sister, went to the palace to check on Yao Xing's condition. She saw that her brother's face was sallow and he didn't know how to call. She was afraid that he would die soon.
Princess Nan'an came out of the palace in tears, met Yao Xing's youngest son Yao Geng'er, and cried to him that Yao Xing was about to die. Yao Geng'er was anxious and mistakenly thought that his father was dead, so he rushed to Nanyang Duke's Mansion to find his brother Yao Min.
Yao Min was the seventh son of Yao Xing, and he was granted the title of Nanyang Gong. He was attached to Yao Bi. After learning that Yao Xing was dead, Yao Min immediately sent his troops to sneak out of the city wall and deliver a message to Yao Bi in Lantian.
Yao Bi learned that the rumor was true and immediately led eight thousand Qingqi back to Chang'an. The guard at the south gate did not dare to open the city gate and urgently reported to Prince Yao Hong. After hearing the news, Yao Hong climbed up the city wall to answer Yao Bi.
Yao Bi accused Yao Hong of concealing the news of his father's death. She Liang Xi, the right servant of Shangshu who accompanied Yao Hong, angrily accused Yao Bi of listening to the rumors and being treasonous.
Yao Hong asked Yao Bi to visit the city. Yao Bi wanted to lead his army into the city, but Yao Hong allowed him to bring a thousand troops into the city. Yao Bi had always looked down on Yao Hong, and believed that there was an internal agent in Chang'an City under the public gaze. Yao Hong did not dare to do anything to him, so he led Qianqi into Chang'an and went to Xianyang Hall to see him.
It happened that Yao Xing woke up at this time. Yao Bi secretly cursed Yao Min for rushing to report the news, prostrated himself and cried to show his admiration. Yao Bi asked Yao Xing to stay in the capital to wait for his illness.
Yao Xing agreed, regained consciousness for a moment and then fell into coma. Yin Chong, the minister of the Huangmen who was standing by the side, said loudly: "Your Majesty ordered the minister to stay in Beijing and preside over the government." Yao Bi immediately kowtowed and said: "I obey the decree." Yin Chong actually dared to falsely pass on the imperial edict, and the prince Yao Hong was killed in his eyes. The thought flashed through him, but he did not defend himself.
If before the Jin army attacked Qin, he might have to be wary of Yao Bi. Now Yao Bi's soldiers and horses are blocking the enemy in Lantian. Most of the soldiers and horses in Chang'an City are his close associates. The thousand Qingqi that Yao Bi brought to Beijing plus There are more than a thousand other party members who want to become innocent, which is a fool's errand.
Looking at Yao Bi with a satisfied smile, Yao Hong sneered in his heart. Since his third brother has Sima Zhao's ambition, he might as well learn from Zheng Zhuanggong and pave the way to Huangquan for him.
Yao Bi returned to Guangping Palace and immediately summoned his party members to gather together. Yao Min, Yao Shao, Yao Geng'er, Dou Wen, Wang Bi, Yin Yuan, Yin Chong, Tang Sheng and others all came. Yao Bi hosted a banquet to entertain everyone.
During the banquet, Yao Bi said to Yin Chong: "Zishun has made great achievements today. I will give you a toast. I will thank you very much afterwards." Yao Min was also in the palace at the time and said with a smile: "Yin Shilang said that 'the minister orders the government to be in charge'" 'You can change it to a Marquis of Wanhu." Dou Wen, the chief minister, said: "The minister will go to court tomorrow to transfer the prince's party out of the capital and take control of Chang'an. If your majesty is in trouble, the minister will be able to inherit the throne." Yao Bi He said with a smile: "The prince is weak, my father-in-law will make arrangements for himself tomorrow." Everyone was laughing and chatting happily, drinking and drinking, but they didn't take the prince Yao Hong to heart.
At the time of Xu, Duke Yao Shao of Dongping came out of Guangping Palace and returned to the palace. He was the uncle of Emperor Yao Xing, who put him in charge of the imperial army in the palace.
Yao Shao entered the palace and went straight to the consultation hall to see the prince Yao Hong. Yao Hong said with a smile: "Uncle was drinking at Guangping Gongfu. When we got to Gu here, we only had one cup of tea." The attendant offered the tea and then left. Yao Shao took a sip of tea and said, "Tea can relieve hangover. This is a popular drink from the Jin Dynasty." The tea is really good.”
"If uncle likes it, I still have some here. Give them all to uncle." Yao Hong said with a smile. Yao Shao was originally a member of Yao Bi's party. His son committed a crime and Yao Hong rescued him. Instead of talking about the harm that Yao Bi had done to the Qin Dynasty when he came to power, Yao Shao felt grateful for Yao Hong's kindness and became loyal to Yao Hong.
Golden branches and copper lamps were burning in the conference hall, and the room was brightly illuminated. Dark shadows swayed on the wall, and the slight sound of voices stopped until Haishi.
On the twenty-sixth day of the first lunar month, Guangping Duke Yao Bi came to court and stood on the left and right with Prince Yao Hong. Yao Shami, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, reported: "Your Majesty is ill in bed. Yesterday, the Minister went to check on his illness. His Majesty ordered the Minister to take charge of the government." As soon as he finished reading the book, the right servant of the Minister shot Liang Xi and said loudly: "This is absolutely not the case. "Your Majesty has been ill for many days and cannot speak, so how can you issue an edict in person? Zeng was also in the palace yesterday and did not hear your Majesty's edict. Please ask the prince to punish Yao Shami for falsely transmitting the imperial edict." Give the matter to Huangmen. The minister Yin Chong said sharply: "Yesterday, the official heard it with his own ears, and the prince was also beside him." Everyone looked at the prince Yao Hong, and Yao Hong smiled slightly and said firmly: "There is absolutely no such thing. I have never heard from my father, the emperor." Purpose." Yin Chong, as if struck by thunder, took a step back stiffly, and said in horror: "Prince, how can you accuse me unjustly?" Yao Bi took a step forward, looked at Yao Hong and said: "It was clear that everyone in the palace heard it yesterday, Why does the prince deny it?" Yao Hong looked at the aggressive Yao Hong calmly and said unhurriedly: "I really didn't hear it. Among the ministers present yesterday, who heard it?" So, there was a quarrel in the court. , some people said they heard it, some people said it didn't happen. Yao Bi looked at the prince standing with a smile, and felt a chill in his heart. Is this still the weak and kind eldest brother?
Ren Qian, the attendant, bowed to Yao Hong and said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty is just sick. Everything will be clear when Your Majesty recovers. At present, the Jin army is approaching the border, so the dispute will be put aside for the time being. The most important thing is to retreat from the enemy." Yao Hong nodded. He reached down and pressed his head down, signaling for everyone to be quiet.
Wang Bi, the chief minister of Situ Zuo, said loudly: "The ruler is unclear, how to defeat the enemy, I would like to ask the emperor to tell me how to defeat the enemy." Yao Hong's face darkened, and he shouted coldly: "Wang Bi, my father is not in good health, you It's impossible to disturb the Holy Master. My father once announced to His Highness in public that he would let Gu take over the government. Don't you know?" Wang Bi's face turned pale. He didn't expect that the always humble prince had become so sharp. He looked at his cronies on the left and right, hoping that someone would help him calm down. .
"You have been entangled in the affairs of the government again and again. Could it be that you deliberately instigated discord between Gu and Duke Guangping? You are worthy of death. Someone, please escort Wang Bi to the court. We will judge the crime after the enemy has retreated." The warrior at the side of the palace stepped forward and grabbed Wang Bi. Drag it out,
"Shang Shu ordered me to save me, you gentlemen, save me." The miserable screams gradually faded away, and the hall became silent.
Yao Bi, Yao Min, Yin Yuan and others just realized that the originally gentle prince could kill people when he got angry.
After dealing with Wang Bi, Yao Hong regained his smile and said: "Guangping Gong resisted the Jin army in Lantian. He has done a great job. Please rest in the capital for three days before returning to Lantian." Yao Bi said coldly: "My father ordered me to stay in the capital. If you are ill, I will not disobey your will."
"It doesn't matter that the third brother doesn't want to go back to Lantian." Yao Hong glanced at His Highness and said, "General Fu Jun Yao Zan, I have ordered you to go to Lantian and lead the army to resist the Jin army." Yao Zan, a younger brother of the Yao Xing clan.
When Yao Bi heard that Yao Hong wanted to seize his military power, he said angrily: "Prince, when Yu returned to the capital, he ordered the auxiliary general Yin Hong to take charge of the army. Changing commanders before the battle is a taboo for military strategists, and the prince must not know this." Yao Hong said lightly: "Fu Army General Yao Zan, my father praised him many times for his wisdom and bravery, so he sent him alone to take charge of the army in Lantian, and he will definitely be able to recapture Aoguan. The third brother can rest assured to serve in the capital, and there is no need to worry about the war in Lantian." Yao Bi hated it. The emperor stamped his feet and said: "The prince is going to destroy the country of Qin." Ren Qian, the servant, shouted: "Guangping Gong be careful, the emperor ordered the prince to supervise the country, you just obey the order." This contest in the court made Yao Bi Be alert, without the support of his father, he seems to be unable to defeat the prince. The ministers who were originally dependent on him found that the wind was in the wrong direction and turned to Yao Hong.
Returning to the Duke of Guangping in frustration, Nanyang Duke Yao Min said dryly: "Third brother, when you returned to the capital to serve as a military officer, Yao Hong took away your military power. It's not worth the loss." Yao Hong said viciously: "Why are you panic? Yao Hong hasn't taken control of the capital yet. He All the generals under his command are just drunkards. As long as Yu launches an attack, he will be able to seize the imperial city." After sitting in silence for a moment, Yao Hong confessed: "Seventh brother, you go back and gather your men to hide in the mansion and obey Yu's orders. The imperial city With Dong Ping Gong as an internal response, it is not difficult to capture Yao Hong. Just in case, Yuhui wrote a letter asking his fourth brother to lead the army back from Dingcheng." Before Yao Bi's letter was sent to Dingcheng, Yao Huang first heard about his father He was dead, the prince was not mourned secretly, and Duke Guangping went to the capital to seize power. He hurriedly summoned Yao Yu, Yan Hui, Yang Qian, Zhao Xuan, An Luan and others to discuss countermeasures.
Dingcheng had been besieged for nearly a month and the food in the city was about to run out. Yao Yu was afraid of the Jin army and encouraged Yao Bi to lead his army back to Chang'an.
Guangwu General Zhao Xuandao said: "Your Majesty's death is not credible. If we abandon Dingcheng and go to Chang'an, the Jin invaders will be able to attack Chang'an. Although Dingcheng is small, it strangles the Jin army's westward advance. The capital's army can be at any time Reinforcements will come, and the enemy will be able to defeat the city at that time." Yao Yu was deeply jealous of Zhao Xuan's bravery, and said with a smile: "General Zhao is very brave, and with you guarding the city, nothing will happen. When Chen Liugong returns to Beijing to decide the overall situation, I will definitely reward you heavily." Zhao Xuan said angrily: "I have received so much kindness from Your Majesty, and I can only repay it with death. If Chen Liugong listens to Yao Yu's villain's words, abandons Ding City and goes to Chang'an, allowing the Jin army to invade, he will regret it in the future. It's too late." Yao Man hesitated, Yao Bi's letter arrived, and Yao Man breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that his father was not dead yet.
In the letter, Yao Bi told him that the prince Yao Hong showed his hidden face, used Liang Xi, Ren Qian and others to control the court, used the auxiliary general Man Wei to control the imperial army, and did not allow the prince's ministers to meet his father... Yao Bi said He led a thousand elites into the city, and with the addition of Yao Min and others, more than 3,000 people could be gathered. At that time, Dongpinggong Yao Shao would be the internal response, and he would seize Yao Hong in one fell swoop and ask his father to issue an edict to depose the prince and let Yao Gu lead the army. The army arrived outside Chang'an City to respond. After the event was completed, Yao Guan was granted the title of King of Jin.
Yao Yu asked everyone to retreat, leaving behind the most trusted Sima Yao Yu. After reading the letter, Yao Yu's eyes flashed and he whispered: "My lord, are you unintentional?" He guessed what Yao Yu was thinking in one sentence. The city of Chang'an was in turmoil. His third brother Yao Bi was about to launch a mutiny, and the prince would definitely be killed or killed. After being deposed, the third brother wants to be crown prince. He is also the son of his father, so why can't he compete for it?
"Master Chen Bing is outside the city. When the gates of Chang'an City are opened, he will lead his troops into the city to quell the chaos. There is much to be done." Yao Yu said with a smile.
"Calm down the chaos," Yao Huang murmured, with two cold rays of light shooting out of his eyes.
