"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is dead!" Longxiang General Zhang Songzhi stumbled back to the hall, panting heavily and came to Xu Zongwen. His words made Xu Zongwen stunned for a long time.
According to Zhang Songzhi who entered the secret passage, many corpses of the Forbidden Army were found in the secret passage. In addition to Emperor Jin, Zhang Guiren, Zhonghuangmen Huaqi and others also died on the spot...
Unexpectedly, unfortunately, I was right!
Xu Zongwen showed an expression of extreme pain. He beat his chest and said, "Wang Chen, a crazy man, dared to kill the king! This is all the fault of our guard. We underestimated Wang Chen's wolf ambition!"
"Wang Chen, where is Wang Chen? We must not let this evil leader go!" Xu Zongwen quickly asked about Wang Chen's whereabouts.
"When His Majesty's body was discovered, Wang Chen's body was also there. It seems that Wang Chen also died an unexpected death. Either there was a traitor in the Right Shenwu Army, or forces we didn't know about were also involved."
Zhang Songzhi has not yet recovered from his energy, his eyes are dull, and he personally fights the rebels, which consumes a lot of physical strength. In addition, due to emergencies such as the death of the Jin Emperor, he is tired!
Whether it was killing the King of Kuaiji or rounding up Wang Chen, wasn't it all to rescue Emperor Jin and let Emperor Jin take power?
Now that King Kuaiji is dead, Wang Chen is dead, and Emperor Jin has passed away, all this is like fishing with a broken net and getting nothing!
Xu Zongwen dismissed the imperial troops in Chongxun Palace, allowing only dozens of Long Xiang soldiers who had previously entered the secret passage to stay, and at the same time secretly sealed off the entire Chongxun Palace.
When the Jin Emperor's body was removed from the secret passage, Xu Zongwen immediately ordered the wolf guards to come forward and kill dozens of Longxiang troops at the scene, which scared Zhang Songzhi's neck with a cold chill!
"General, why are you doing this?" Zhang Songzhi was puzzled. How could Xu Zongwen suddenly kill his own people? Could it be that he had a nightmare?
At this time, Xu Zongwen was extremely calm. When Emperor Jin's body appeared, the fewer people who witnessed this scene, the better. This would prevent the news from leaking. Otherwise, if the news of Emperor Jin's death spreads, wouldn't Jiankang City be threatened? Chaos?
Not to mention the unforeseen actions that the nobles who had previously been suppressed by the Jin Emperor and King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji would take after hearing the news. The Sima clan in Beijing would inevitably have extraneous intentions and seek great positions. Moreover, the governors of various states and counties would inevitably If one of them becomes disloyal, wouldn't it make matters worse?
Don't forget, Sun En's Tianshi Dao is still in trouble in the Sanwu area near Jiankang. There is no room for negligence in all this!
Xu Zongwen explained the truth to Zhang Songzhi one by one. Zhang Songzhi was enlightened and suddenly realized it!
"The general is far-sighted, and all his subordinates will obey the general!" Zhang Songzhi seemed to have a backbone in an instant, and even personally drew his sword and joined the wolf guards in massacring Long Xiang's army.
Xu Zongwen looked at the corpses all over the palace, and asked people to move Emperor Jin's body to the dragon bed in the side hall alone, and then personally lowered the gauze curtain to cover it.
After everything was done, Xu Zongwen sent people to the Taiji Hall to inform the right servant Wang Xun, the left servant Wang Guobao, and the minister of Zhongshu Wang Gong. The rest of the people were waiting for Xu Zongwen, who did not want them to know such a big event as the death of the Jin Emperor so soon.
As soon as the wolf guard who conveyed the message left Chongxun Palace, Wang Xun, Wang Guobao and Wang Gong appeared in the side hall with lightning speed in less than a cup of tea.
As soon as the Wolf Guard left Ximing Gate, Wang Xun and others, who had not received a battle report for a long time, left Taiji Hall and rushed to Chongxun Palace to find out. Coincidentally, upon hearing Xu Zongwen's invitation, the three of them left behind hundreds of officials and came. .
"General Xu, how is the battle going? It's easy for me to wait. I'm really anxious!" Wang Xun asked as soon as he stepped into the palace gate.
Xu Zongwen walked out of the side hall with a sad face. He was only a few dozen steps away. He staggered and almost fell to the ground. Wang Guobao had a look, and he stepped forward to help Xu Zongwen.
Wang Xun and Wang Gong looked at each other and exchanged glances. Both of them were confused, not knowing what had happened.
"Three of you, your majesty, your majesty!" Xu Zongwen's voice was sobbing, and his crying became more obvious.
Even a general like Xu Zongwen lost his appearance, and the three of them seemed to have noticed something was wrong. Wang Gong quickly stepped forward and asked: "General Xu, what kind of big thing happened, and even you lost your manners like this?"
Wang Xun was considered mature and prudent, but when Xu Zongwen heard the news about the death of Emperor Jin, he couldn't believe it, not to mention Wang Guobao and Wang Gong, until Xu Zongwen opened the gauze curtain in front of the dragon bed and let the three After seeing the body of Emperor Jin, the three of them dared to believe that the emperor was really a distinguished guest!
Wang Gong's steps were trembling, and the elderly Wang Xun supported him behind him. The four of them walked to the dragon bed hand in hand, and knelt down on the ground one by one, but no one dared to cry loudly.
All four of them understood that nothing was more important than confidentiality at the moment.
Wang Gong: "How did your Majesty die?"
Hearing this, Wang Xun and Wang Guobao turned their faces, and Xu Zongwen replied without blushing or heartbeat: "Unfortunately, Your Majesty was killed by Wang Chen's rebellious army. I am really heartbroken and regretful. I regret that I could not be here." Kill this traitor in front of Taiji Hall..."
Wang Xun coughed, and Xu Zongwen stopped. Wang Xun also asked, "Where is Wang Chen?"
Wang Guobao didn't dare to speak. He was a traitor and had no right to interrupt. If Xu Zongwen hadn't invited him at Daming Tower the night before, he might have ended up like Wang Chen today.
"Wang Chen has been beheaded by my subordinates. If I don't kill him, it won't be enough to appease your majesty's spirit in heaven! I want to skin and cut Wang Chen's flesh. I want to drink his blood, eat his flesh and sleep in his skin to avenge the late emperor." !" Xu Zongwen clenched his fists. Because he was so excited, his chest heaved up and down, his eyes turned white, and he actually fell to the ground on the spot!
Originally, Wang Xun and the others felt sick in their stomachs when they heard that Xu Zongwen wanted to cut Wang Chen's body into pieces and eat its flesh. However, seeing that Xu Zongwen was loyal to the Lord and dedicated to the king's affairs, they couldn't say much.
Unexpectedly, Xu Zongwen fainted on the spot!
"Come on, come on!" Wang Guobao was the first to call out and immediately ushered Zhang Songzhi in.
For a long time, Zhang Songzhi pinched the person and touched the bones. After some actions, Xu Zongwen finally woke up.
Wang Xun asked urgently: "General, is there any news leaked here?"
Without waiting for Xu Zongwen's reply, Zhang Songzhi told the truth about Xu Zongwen's order to silence him just now.
Wang Xun nodded slightly, feeling shocked!
Xu Xiao is indeed a famous general, and his appearance and deeds are spotless!
Wang Gong frowned again at this time: "The news of His Majesty's death can't be hidden for a while. It always has to be announced to the world. What should we do with the urgent matters now? The world cannot be without a king for a day, and Jiangdong cannot be without a king for a day. Lord, there must be specific regulations for His Royal Highness King Langya's succession."
Wang Xun nodded and agreed: "What the uncle said is not unreasonable. Now we want to support His Royal Highness King Langya to the throne, and then announce that His Majesty has passed away and stabilize the current situation."
Xu Zongwen also agreed that King Langya would ascend the throne. After all, he was the eldest son of the emperor and had a good reputation.
Wang Guobao didn't say a word, and no one wanted to listen to his advice.
Xu Zongwen suggested: "His Royal Highness King Langya is young and unable to handle the affairs of the state. Chen Guifei is the late emperor's concubine. She is still young and should not travel between the inner court and the outer court. The lower official believes that we should follow the example of Emperor Zhongzong Yuan and set up an auxiliary minister to handle the affairs of the state. I will wait until His Highness King Langya reaches adulthood before returning to power..."
Jin Emperor Sima Changming and Queen Wang died in the fifth year of Taiyuan. The most favored people in the harem were Zhang Gui and Chen Gui, and Langya King Sima Dezong was born to Chen Gui's daughter.
Wang Gong nodded to agree with Xu Zongwen's suggestion. Wang Xun stroked his gray beard, praised Xu Zongwen's tact and agreed.
"Then, the quota and candidates of the assistant ministers are low-ranking. I would like to ask your right servant to come up with it with my uncle Guo." At this time, Xu Zongwen's attitude is extremely important. Only by knowing how to retire humbly can there be room for progress.
"This!" Right servant Wang Xun's eyes lit up. He did not expect that Xu Zongwen would put the initiative into his own hands at such an important moment.
Wang Gong did not expect that after all, it was Xu Zongwen who killed King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji, and it was also Xu Zongwen who captured Wang Chen. Xu Zongwen had obviously already established a foundation in the Forbidden Army, but at this time he just let go. He did not understand what Xu Zongwen's intention was. .
"General Qin Wang escorts the king and determines the situation. The first hero of this rebellion must be the general, but the general refused to accept the concession. It is really noble and honorable!" Wang Guobao also received some suggestions from Xu Zongwen, and stood up to replace him at this time. Xu Zongwen said two sentences.
Although Wang Guobao was a repetitive person, what he said was still true, and neither Wang Xun nor Wang Gong had any objection to this.
"Okay! Then let me make my decision for once! The number of auxiliary ministers is tentatively set at four, and I overstep it once. I include uncle Guo, General Xu, and Wang Pushe. Since Wang Chen is dead, I am willing to express my gratitude to General Zhang. Commander, I wonder what you all think?" Wang Xun stood up, and the five of them started discussing in front of Jin Emperor Sima Changming's dragon bed.
Wang Gong nodded: "The prince's opinion is in line with the court's practice. I have no objection!"
Xu Zongwen replied with satisfaction: "Everything the prince mentioned is in accordance with the imperial court style. It is very reasonable and reasonable, and even the lower officials have no objections."
Wang Guobao and Zhang Songzhi: “No objection!”
Wang Guobao was a little dazed. Is this considered worthy of seeing someone?
Zhang Songzhi was very happy. The commander-in-chief of the Forbidden Army was promoted despite the death of the emperor...
