Things happened so fast that the officials didn't even react.
No one expected that Cao Bin's prestige among these guards was so high. Wang Xianzong didn't even have a chance to struggle, and was stabbed in the back by his subordinates.
This is where they got it wrong.
Although Cao Bin has a high prestige in the army and has many die-hard fans, it is impossible to conquer the entire army with just a few battles.
Just because he usually spends generously and rewards generously, and has a good "reputation" in this regard, the guards thought they couldn't beat him, so they had no choice but to turn against him to save themselves.
They don't want to follow Wang Xianzong to kill his head and confiscate his home.
When Queen Mother Pan saw that everything had settled, Cao Bin slightly gestured to her, she let out a long sigh of relief, followed by great joy.
The supreme position was finally secured.
At this moment, she felt extremely secure. As long as Cao Bin was in the court, her safety and power would be as stable as Mount Tai.
Looking at the Empress Dowager, whose eyes were dull and unresponsive, the corners of Empress Dowager Pan's mouth slightly curved in a pretty arc, with a faint smile of victory. She handed the little emperor to the palace attendant beside her, waved to her eunuchs and said:
"The Empress Dowager is already tired after working so hard. Why don't you help her return to the harem to rest?"
The eunuch under his command quickly agreed and ran up. Eunuch Guo who stood up to stop him was slapped to the side, stretched out his hand and said with a smile:
"The Empress Dowager, the servants will wait for you to return to the palace to rest."
The Empress Dowager also woke up at this time, slapped her across the face and said sternly:
"roll!"
As she said that, she glanced at Cao Bin hatefully, then looked at Queen Mother Pan who was waiting to take the throne and said:
"The Ai family is here and we are not going anywhere. Pan, if you have the courage, give the Ai family a glass of poisonous wine."
"The Ai family committed suicide in front of the civil and military ministers, giving you a satisfactory result."
She had waited for decades since the late emperor took charge, and she had just gotten over her addiction. Unexpectedly, she would be ruined by the bastard Cao Bin in just a few days. She couldn't accept it and was extremely unwilling to accept it.
She even had some doubts about whether Cao Bin was having an affair with Pan. Otherwise, why would he have to go against her?
If Cao Bin knew what she was thinking, he would probably cry out that she was wronged. Although he was as good as Wei Wu, he was still a bit aggressive.
At least his intention to defeat Liao Xia, prevent the rise of Meng Jin, and avoid unspeakable disasters in the Song Dynasty was true. He did not want to be kidnapped, beaten and suffered in his old age.
What's more, he also wants to see the scenery of the Western Regions!
It was obvious that Queen Mother Liu was not a suitable partner.
Upon hearing the Queen Mother's words, Queen Mother Pan's eyes widened immediately. She never expected that the other party would actually act rogue.
Give poisoned wine?
Even if she had this intention, she would not dare to do it in public.
Seeing Empress Dowager Pan's look asking for help, Cao Bin waved his hand indifferently, and the soldiers escorted Wang Xianzong and the imperial guards out of the hall. Just as he was about to speak, He Jianzhang interrupted hastily:
"The Empress Dowager and Gao Lehou Liu Mei sealed off the capital without authorization and conspired with Wang Yanling to rebel. This is the crime of genocide."
"You don't want anything bad to happen to Marquis Gao Le, do you?"
Seeing him interjecting, Cao Bin didn't stop him and watched him with a smile.
This guy worked really hard to win the favor of Queen Mother Pan, and even threatened the Queen Mother's family in public.
If we can't do anything to you, how about your family?
For the crime of treason, even the emperor's own brothers would die, let alone his relatives.
At this time, Wang Yanling sighed:
"Queen Mother, everything is the fault of the old minister and has nothing to do with anyone else."
"I hope that the Queen Mother will be lenient to others and that the old ministers will die without any regrets. The Song Dynasty can no longer withstand civil strife!"
The Empress Dowager was finally moved, looked at Empress Dowager Pan and said:
"If you win, the Aijia can give up the throne, but Wang Yanling is also a veteran of three dynasties. He has hard work even if he has no merit. You have to keep him alive."
After hearing this, Queen Mother Pan immediately raised her eyebrows and said without hesitation:
"Wang Yanling committed a treason and should confiscate his family and exterminate his clan. His crime is unforgivable!"
Although she complained that her biological father was unreliable, her feelings were still very deep. Wang Yanling killed Pan Renmei, and she was unwilling to forgive him no matter what.
What's more, Wang Yanling is a veteran of three dynasties, and his disciples and old officials are all over the government and the public. How can she rest assured that this man is not dead?
At this time, Cao Bin glanced at He Jianzhang, who was eager to take advantage of the situation and please the Queen Mother Pan. His heart suddenly moved, and he seemed to be deep in thought. He shook his head and said to himself:
"Although Wang Yanling is a veteran of three dynasties, how can he be forgiven for killing Pan Niangniang's father? It's just the Empress Dowager... difficult!"
Hearing this, He Jianzhang suddenly became energetic.
Seeing that Queen Mother Pan and Queen Mother Liu were in a stalemate again, he had no time to think about it, gritted his teeth, jumped up suddenly, and made an extremely angry look at Wang Yanling:
"Old thief, you are plotting to cause chaos and harm the common people, how can you stand in court with any face?"
"Just now you actually ordered Wang Xianzong to harm His Majesty. This act of regicide is outraged by both humans and gods. I, He Jianzhang, are incompatible with you..."
The more he talked, the angrier he became. He picked up the wat board and hit Wang Yanling's vital parts...
After all, Wang Yanling was old and frail, and her mind had been hit hard. How could she resist He Jiazhang's punches and kicks? After a few blows, she was already on the verge of death.
He didn't expect that he would die at the hands of someone he once considered his confidant.
"stop!"
Seeing this, Bao Zheng quickly shouted to stop, and it took a lot of effort for the boss to push away the forbidden soldiers in front of him, ran out of the court to stop He Jiazhang, and after helping Wang Yanling, he raised his head and angrily shouted:
"Ms. Wang is clearly trying to prevent Wang Xianzong from harming His Majesty, how could you do this..."
Although he felt sad about some of Wang Yanling's recent methods, he was his teacher after all. He did not want Wang Yanling to be beaten to death in court, nor did he want him to be charged with the slandered crime of regicide after his death.
Seeing Wang Yanling's breathing gradually dying, Bao Zheng couldn't help but feel his teeth crack:
"Cao Bin, He Jianzhang beat the minister in court, why didn't you stop him?"
Cao Bin nodded and said:
"Master Bao is absolutely right. Don't worry, Cao will avenge the king right now!"
As he said that, he pulled out the green sword with a "clop" sound, straightened the sword and stabbed He Jiazhang.
Seeing this, Queen Mother Pan shouted:
"Cao Bin stop!"
But it was too late. He Jiazhang was completely unprepared. He didn't even expect that Cao Bin would suddenly kill him. He turned his head with all his strength with a sharp knife stuck in his back, staring at Cao Bin with his eyes like a hungry wolf:
"You are so insidious!"
Cao Bin kicked him over, shook off the blood stains on his sword, and said loudly:
"Ever since the incident involving Master Pan, I have secretly made up my mind to never allow such an unspeakable thing to happen to the court again!"
"Prime Minister Wang has not yet been convicted, but He Jianzhang killed him in the court. He must have used his opportunity to cause chaos. This is a capital crime!"
He Jiazhang's only son was tricked to death by him and was already a mortal enemy. He didn't want to keep such a capricious person secretly plotting against him, so it was better to kill him as soon as possible.
Even Bao Zheng was stunned by these actions and words, as if he couldn't hold his breath to death.
Good guy, you didn't stop Wang Xiang when he was beaten, but waited until Wang Xiang ran out of energy and then killed again. You were obviously looking for an excuse to kill Wang Xiang and He Jianzhang at the same time.
Seeing He Jianzhang's twitching body lying in a pool of blood, Queen Mother Pan glared at Cao Bin angrily and said angrily:
"Marquis Zhongjing, please invite the Empress Dowager to rest in the harem!"
Although He Jianzhang was suspected of being a loser, he at least persuaded the Empress Dowager to give up the throne, and his current performance satisfied the Empress Dowager Pan. She originally planned to keep him, which might be able to restrain Cao Bin, who would definitely wield power in the future.
Unexpectedly, she was killed directly by Cao Bin, which made her a little angry.
In this case, let Cao Bin solve the Queen Mother's troubles. If he can't solve it, I won't blame myself for giving him a discount in return.
Cao Binque didn't care, and walked towards the Empress Dowager on the throne with a smile:
"The Queen Mother, I will take you home!"
Hearing this, the Empress Dowager could not help but shrink her eyes and shouted sharply:
"Cao Bin, what are you going to do? All the important officials in the court are here. How dare you harm me..."
Just when she thought Cao Bin was going to be cruel, she saw Cao Bin pick her up, put her on his shoulders and leave:
"The Empress Dowager, old mother-in-law, I will personally serve as a sedan chair for you. Is that filial piety?"
Queen Mother Liu was so angry that she yelled:
"You bastard, what a shame, put me down now!"
Seeing Cao Bin carrying the Empress Dowager and leaving in a blink of an eye, the officials were stunned and speechless, but they heard Cao Bin's voice coming from far away:
"Let the envoy from Liao and Xia go back to the posthouse and wait for him. The Marquis of Japan will meet him in person tomorrow!"
