"I....."
Sima Ke's face turned green and white, a little ugly. He wanted to tell the emperor that the reason why he was so humble in the first place was just a temporary measure.
He didn't want to die, he wanted to live, he wanted to live well, so he could only kneel down in front of Chen Yuan.
But now, he is about to ascend the throne, become the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, and command the world. He has all the power, and naturally he has ambitions.
Nowadays, although the Jin Dynasty has suffered heavy losses, the fundamentals of Zhongzhou are still intact. The imperial court still has hundreds of thousands of fighting troops, and there are many Huayang Zhenren.
Why should we be afraid of Chen Yuan anymore?
But seeing that the imperial sister didn't even turn her eyes, even though these words had reached his throat, he still didn't have the courage to say them out, just like when he faced Chen Yuan in Purple Mountain.
Princess Pingyang's eyes were always focused on the battle in the void, and she said calmly:
"I know what you are thinking. You are thinking that as long as you ascend the throne, you can command everything, have strong power, and have a strong foundation.
Why should you continue to grovel in front of Chen Yuan, be a lowly person, leave the good emperor alone, and become a dog that he kneels under Chen Yuan's knees? "
"Sister Royal, I..."
"Stupid, I know you are incapable, don't you know it yourself? Do you have the slightest bit of self-consciousness yourself? Can't you see yourself clearly?
Why don't you think about it, if I hadn't revealed to Zhang Yantong that Chen Yuan was behind us, how could he have left Sima You, the orthodox person, to support you instead of supporting you?
Why do you think you are? Is it because of your handsome appearance, or because of your extraordinary skills, or because of the insignificant blood of the former emperor in you? "
"Sister Huang, I...I..."
Sima Ke opened his mouth and his face turned red.
"If you can't recognize yourself, then I, the imperial sister, will help you recognize it. Don't say that you haven't sat on the throne yet. What will happen even if you do? You are still just a puppet. Zhang Yantong, Xiao Jing and Li Yang, no one will truly surrender to you, and those forces loyal to the late emperor have also gathered around Lao Er.
After today's battle, Shenjing City will be wiped out, and there will no longer be an organized force to be loyal to the imperial court or the Sima clan...
Why do you think the power of this palace can be so preserved, and why do those people remain loyal to me? Haha... They are just like Li Yang. They see that the imperial court is about to collapse and want to find another buyer. And this buyer now has hundreds of thousands of troops and several immortal sects to support him. Chen Yuan from Shuzhou!
Without Chen Yuan, who do you think you are? Do you think that with just this little power of Zhongzhou, you can compete with all the powerful immortal sects in the world?
Huh, they didn't attack the imperial court, they just left it as a memorial arch. When the world is settled, it will be easy to deal with the toothless tiger of the imperial court. "
The eldest princess Pingyang's eyes were calm, and although her voice was soft, it was like sharp sword energy piercing Sima Ke's heart, and his expression gradually changed.
Finally he became calm and remained silent for a long time before speaking:
"Sister Huang is right, I... understand!"
"Ake, don't blame the imperial sister for speaking straightforwardly."
"No...no..."
"I don't know when you sent your mother and concubine to Chen Yuan's bed, but since you have this flirtatious relationship, cherish it.
Don't overestimate your abilities and methods. How do you think you compare to Chen Yuan? "
"No...less than."
Sima Ke lowered his head and spoke his answer.
This was not what Princess Pingyang forced him to say, but what he actually thought in his heart. Who is Chen Yuan? It was an existence that stood at the top of the world in just a few years.
It was a step-by-step plan to enhance his strength, and finally, a showdown in front of everyone in the world, shattering his arrogant father's dream.
The Sima family's empire was shattered.
Such a person cannot even be described in words.
This is the truest thought in his heart right now.
"Now that you know it, why bother hitting it with eggs in the future? Listen to me, if you want to live, you must guard Zhongzhou and the city of Shenjing, and wait for the day when Chen Yuan can rule the world.
If he wins in the end, the three of us, mother and son, will still have a way to live. Even if I don't care about your affection for helping him defend the city, I will make you and I rich for the sake of the royal family.
In troubled times, it is not easy to find peace..."
Princess Pingyang sighed softly.
"Sister Huang is saying that, but...what if Chen Yuan can't win in the end?"
"Then you surrender to others and you may be able to survive, but I don't think you can live for more than a few years. They will not tolerate you, a remnant of the previous dynasty."
"I heard that Taizu is still alive, but in seclusion. If he comes out of seclusion..."
"Brother Chen, do you know why the emperor chose to make a deal with Chen Yuan in the first place?" Princess Pingyang turned her eyes and looked directly at Sima Ke in front of her.
"Why?"
Princess Pingyang smiled, looked at the palace in front of her, and said to herself:
"If the old guy wanted to come out, he would have come out long ago during the father-emperor war. If he doesn't want to come out, maybe... it means that he doesn't care at all about the country he conquered with his own hands.
Even he doesn't care. Why do you, a descendant with no ability, care so much? "
"this...."
"Read history first when studying. I have already seen these days that the Jin Dynasty was founded in order to one day collapse again."
Sima Ke was stunned for a moment, not immediately understanding the meaning of Princess Pingyang's words.
To destroy a country immediately after its establishment?
...
...
While Princess Pingyang was talking to Sima Ke, the battle in the imperial city was almost coming to an end, and the bluestone ground was dyed red.
The pungent smell of blood continued to blow toward the outside world along the cold wind.
The shouts of killing are still continuing. The guards of the Tiantian Division, the elites of the Forbidden Army, the masters of the Imperial Supervisor Division, the strong men in the clan, and many eunuchs are all roaring at this moment.
In the void, it was almost coming to an end. Although Cao Zhengxian's strength was good, there was still a slight gap between him and Xiao Jing, and such a narrow gap could often become an overwhelming force in the process of life and death.
Li Yang, Zhang Yantong and several other Huayang masters are also trying their best to use their own methods and power. Li Yang wants to sell it at a good price when he submits to Chen Yuan in the future.
Zhang Yantong wanted to show Chen Yuan his value.
After a woman gets married, it is her natal family that determines her status. Although he does not have much power, as long as he shows his role and coupled with the previous love, no matter what, the Zhang family can continue to be wealthy.
In addition, there is Zhang Xuan.
He is Chen Yuan's old boss and has always been kind to him. The relationship has not been broken even now, and it has deepened even more because of Wanshu.
Zhang Yantong saw very clearly that as long as Zhang himself did not commit suicide, he would be able to enjoy Chen Yuan's wealth in the future, and what he was doing now was to increase his wealth in the future.
They are working hard, but some of the worshipers in the court are not willing to work hard.
The main reason why they surrendered to the imperial court was to obtain various resources needed for practice. But now that the imperial court has obviously declined, why should they work hard?
That is to say, Cao Zhengxian and Sima You paid a bigger price to ask them to stay, otherwise, they would leave after the Battle of Purple Mountain.
But if they stay, they will stay, and they will have to fight to the death.
Therefore, the balance of victory quickly tilted towards Zhang Yantong, and the tilt speed became faster and faster when the first sacrifice escaped from the battlefield.
It also completely announced the collapse of Cao Zhengxian's side.
"boom!!!"
A thunderous earthquake resounded throughout the world, and Cao Zhengxian was struck from the void into the ground by Xiao Jing, raising a cloud of dust several feet high, followed by the sound of Cao Zhengxian coughing.
"Ahem..."
Cao Zhengxian's face turned pale, and the aura on his body quickly faded. Even if he burned his soul, he was still no match for Xiao Jing.
"Cao gelding, have you ever thought about today?"
Xiao Jing looked down at the old eunuch below. The grievances between the Tianxuan Department and the Imperial Supervisor Department had been going on for a long time, had it not been for the emperor's suppression.
They would have killed this old castrate a long time ago.
"Xiao Jing, you treacherous traitor!"
Cao Zhengxian gritted his teeth and stared at the figure standing in the sky. He only regretted that he was not as strong as him and could only watch the Jin Dynasty once again have civil strife.
And he also had a vague premonition that this time the civil strife would lead to the complete demise of the Jin Dynasty.
"You are a sycophant and a castrated dog next to the king, but you are worthy of calling me a traitor and a traitor. If you hadn't committed the murder for the late emperor, how could we have been in today's disaster?"
"Shut up, are you worthy of commenting on the late Emperor?"
Cao Zhengxian's face was ferocious, with veins popping out:
"If the late emperor had not failed, our Jin Dynasty would have been revived in the hands of the late emperor. I only wish that I had not cut Chen Yuan into pieces when he was weak when he was still weak, and drained his soul to refine his soul!"
He did not agree with Jingtai's method of blood sacrifice, but he also knew in his heart that in today's era, if things remained unchanged, the Jin Dynasty would still be unable to change its fate.
The emperor just advanced the time.
Therefore, Cao Zhengxian still respects Jingtai quite a lot.
"In that case, then go down and accompany the late Emperor."
Xiao Jing raised his hand and waved suddenly.
A stream of light fell directly on Cao Zhengxian. He did not resist but opened his arms, seeming to be looking forward to this scene, since the Great Jin Dynasty was destined to perish.
Then...it's best not to let him see it.
He started as a young eunuch, followed the emperors of the Sima clan, and received favors from the emperors. Now, he finally wants to go downstairs to see the emperors again.
Cao Zhengxian died, very quickly and somewhat tragically.
Xiao Jingsheng dispersed the soul, leaving only a complete body.
Especially in today's scene, it is more like a minister who is loyal to the Sima clan and is loyal to the country. On the other hand, Sima Ke himself will be a thief who leads the wolf into the house.
He stood in front of Cao Zhengxian's body and looked at it for a long time before slowly looking away.
Following the death of Cao Zhengxian and the retreat of other royal family members, Sima Ke's side immediately used an overwhelming advantage to completely surround the second prince Sima You in the Jinluan Palace.
The sword shone with a cold light. Sima You sent a young eunuch and told Sima Ke that he hoped to come in and talk to him. He had some last words to say.
After seeking Princess Pingyang's opinion, Sima Ke finally agreed. Xiao Jing scanned it with his spiritual mind and confirmed that there was indeed only Sima You inside.
There was no other ambush, and with Sima Ke's cultivation, he could easily catch Sima You, who had no cultivation at all.
In full view of everyone, Sima Ke pushed open the door of the Jinluan Palace, and at a glance, he saw Sima You wearing a dragon robe and sitting on a dragon chair in the center of the front.
Turn around and close the door.
Sima Ke walked towards the high platform step by step, saying as he walked:
"Second brother, you are not the emperor yet, how can you wear a dragon robe? This is a death penalty for overstepping the bounds of justice."
Sima You looked down at Sima Ke who was gradually climbing the steps and chuckled:
"My father is dead, so what can I do if I wear this dragon robe? It's a pity that this is the first time to wear it, and it is also the last time to wear it. Haha, I really can't bear to part with it."
"It doesn't matter. As the emperor's younger brother, after your death, second brother, I can issue an order to let you be buried in the coffin in a dragon robe." Sima Kehun smiled nonchalantly.
"So generous?"
Sima Ke didn't answer. In his heart, the Sima family was about to perish. It didn't matter if his second brother lived like an emperor. Anyway, he would eventually be the king of the country.
"Second brother asked me to come over. What last words do you want to say?"
"Fourth brother, if the second brother said that when you surrounded the imperial city, I ordered everyone not to resist, would you believe it?" Sima You looked at Sima Ke seriously.
"Why?"
Sima Ke didn't say whether he believed it or not, he just asked why. He was very curious.
"Actually, it doesn't make any sense whether I should be the emperor or not. The reason why I have reached this point is because of the people below me pushing me step by step. I have to do this.
After the death of our father, our Jin Dynasty will not have much strength left. Why should we have another civil strife and make our Sima clan weak again? It's a pity that Eunuch Cao doesn't want to.
He forcibly overstepped his authority and gave orders on my behalf. "
"Where does he get the courage? A domestic slave dares to bite his master?"
Sima Ke asked casually.
"Haha, Eunuch Cao wanted to die on his own initiative. He had this idea after his father died, but he just couldn't worry about the foundation of our Sima clan."
"A slave is worried about his master..." Sima Ke sneered.
"Hey, after all, Eunuch Cao also died in the battle. Fourth son, you should keep your mouth open. No matter what, his loyalty is to our Sima clan, so it is inappropriate to say this."
Sima You shook his head.
"Is this what the second brother said?"
"Of course not, I want to tell you that I didn't lose to you, I lost to Princess Pingyang. I didn't expect that she had so many back-ups. Maybe, she also thought about Si Chen becoming the best person in history. The first female queen."
"I don't object to this statement. In fact, I can compete with you, second brother. It is indeed the imperial sister who is planning for me from behind."
"Tsk, tell me, why don't I have a biological sister?"
"hehe...."
"Okay, I won't waste your time, Fourth Brother. Over there is the confession I left behind, placing all the blame on myself.
I am willing to bear all this, I just hope... Fourth brother, you can make our Sima family's 200-year-old foundation last as long as possible for a few more years. If Taizu wakes up, there is no chance of reviving the Jin Dynasty... .”
Sima You said a lot, but most of them were instructions. As he spoke more and more, his voice became softer and softer, and a trace of black blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth.
"Second brother, how does the poisonous wine taste?"
Sima Ke asked curiously.
"It's okay...hehe...it's okay..." Sima You wiped the corner of his mouth, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he sighed:
"I never expected that our Sima clan would decline in the hands of Chen Yuan. If I had a chance to come back again, I would definitely use all my means to strangle him to death..."
"Second brother."
"Um?"
Sima Ke looked seriously at Sima You, whose breath was gradually weakening, and whispered:
"I'm afraid I won't be able to comply with your instructions."
"Why?"
Sima You's face was full of surprise.
"Second brother, do you know who is pushing me to get to where I am today?"
"Sister Pingyang?"
"No, it's Chen Yuan... He asked Zhang Yantong, Xiao Jing and Li Yang to help me ascend the throne, protect the Shenjing City and Zhongzhou for him, and use the name of our Sima family to become what my father wanted to be. That kind of human emperor."
"You...what did you say?"
Sima You's eyes suddenly widened, and the poisonous wine began to flow backwards rapidly.
"I didn't lie to you, really."
"puff...."
Sima You spit out a mouthful of old blood, unwilling to accept it, and used his last strength to roar:
"Are you doing this... worthy of the ancestors of the Sima family, worthy of the ancestors of our Jin Dynasty, and worthy of my father? He... he is the one who ruined the foundation of my Jin Dynasty!"
Sima You's voice resounded throughout the Jinluan Palace, and he was unsteady and fell to the ground. His eyes were full of unwillingness and he wanted to strangle Sima Ke's neck.
He was willing to surrender and stop the war, he just wanted the court to preserve its strength, just to give the Sima family a chance to revive in the future.
He knew Princess Pingyang's character and felt that the two siblings were much stronger than him.
But...he never wanted the Sima family to be destroyed, the Jin Dynasty to be destroyed, let alone Chen Yuan, a rebellious minister and traitor.
Sima Ke squatted in front of Sima You, took a deep breath, seemed to be crying but not crying, seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and murmured:
"Second brother, I don't want to either, but I have no choice. I...I've become a fucking thief and my father!"
...
It was the sixth day of November in the ninth year of Jingtai in the Jin Dynasty.
The second son of the emperor, Sima You, was deceived by the treacherous minister Cao Zhengxian. He rebelled and conspired to rebel. He used weapons without permission and caused cholera in the imperial city. He then performed the blood sacrifice of the previous emperor. In the end, the fourth son of the emperor, Sima Ke, led the army to put down the rebellion. Later, Sima You was frightened and committed suicide in fear of crime. On the day the traitor Cao Zhengxian's body was exposed, it was eaten by the people of the capital.
It was the eighth day of the eleventh month in the ninth year of Jingtai in the Jin Dynasty.
Sima Ke, the fourth son of the former emperor, rose up in the midst of crisis and was in line with the people's wishes. All ministers obeyed and officially ascended the throne as emperor. He would change the Yuan Dynasty to Jianping the following year.
On the day the new emperor ascended the throne, his first decree was to apologize on behalf of his father and repent of the blood sacrifice. After discussion among the ministers, Jingtai's posthumous title was designated as 'Ling'.
It’s for Emperor Jin Ling!
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