The sudden news made Xie confused again.
He had just returned from Chenhan. He wanted to tell Zhang Cheng the good news, but he never expected that Zhang Cheng was assassinated by the palace maid.
He just felt dizzy. If Dazhou didn't have Zhang Zhou to lead him, it would be like a group of dragons without a leader.
Prince Zhang Fuchu was kneeling in the lobby wearing sackcloth and mourning, while the queen and concubine were weeping.
Even Zhang Cheng's younger brother couldn't help crying.
Xie Zaixing knelt on the ground and cried bitterly, "Your Majesty, the humble minister is back!"
When Zhang Fuchu saw Xie Zaixing, he was also happy and said hurriedly: "Xie Xiang, you are finally back."
Xie Zaixing cried and asked: "Your Highness, what is going on?"
Zhang Fuchu said: "Last night, a total of thirteen palace maids joined together and teamed up with some eunuchs..."
After listening, Xie Zaixing felt incredible.
It turned out that Zhang Cheng received Xie Zaixing's letter. He was so happy that he went to visit Xiu Nu, but ended up getting drunk.
But what I didn't expect was that the maids next to the beautiful lady were assassins. These people had been in the palace for many years, and no one expected that they would take action.
And those eunuchs are the rivals of these palace ladies. The so-called rivals are fake couples.
These people are connected in the palace, and some things that happen in the palace cannot be hidden from them.
These people joined forces to assassinate Zhang Cheng. What was most incredible to Xie Zaixing was that all the assassins disappeared.
Xie Zaixing clenched his fists, "How on earth do these damn things protect His Majesty?"
Zhang Fuchu pulled Xie Zaixing aside and said, "Xie Xiang, now that my father has suddenly passed away and we are leaderless, the court still needs Xiang Xiang to take charge of the overall situation."
Xie Zaixing said hurriedly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has spoken seriously. Your Majesty is no longer here, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should ascend the throne."
Zhang Fuchu was silent for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said: "Thank you, Prime Minister, ascending the throne is no small matter.
Nowadays, there are many important ministers in the court, and my younger brothers each have their own ambitions and power. If I ascend to the throne rashly, I am afraid it will cause greater disputes.
Mr. Xie, I need Mr. Xie’s wisdom and support to jointly resolve internal and external crises. "
Xie Zaixing was slightly startled. He did not expect that the prince would value him so much.
But he knew that at this moment, the affairs of the court required more stable and unified leadership. "
Your Highness, I understand your considerations. The current situation in the DPRK and China is turbulent, and we really need a stable leader.
I am willing to do my best to assist His Highness the Crown Prince in order to maintain the peace of the country. "
Zhang Fuchu nodded and looked at Xie Zaixing gratefully, and said: "Xie Xiang, from now on, we will guard the court and overcome difficulties together.
You are my most trusted person and my only assistant. "
A firm look appeared on Xie Zaixing's face, and he solemnly replied: "Your Highness, I will definitely live up to your expectations. I am willing to do my best for the country and the people."
"However, my brothers and... my uncle are all people who have to be dealt with." Zhang Fuchu whispered: "After my father died, my uncle Wang seemed to have some ideas."
Zhang De is Zhang Cheng's younger brother and the person Zhang Cheng trusts most.
Zhang Cheng once said that enough was enough and he wanted to share the world with Zhang De. The position of prime minister originally belonged to Zhang De, but Zhang De committed something and was taken over by Zhang Cheng.
Only then did Xie Zaixing come out.
But even so, Zhang De's power is not small.
Zhang Cheng was still alive in the past, so Zhang De naturally couldn't jump. Now that Zhang Cheng has been assassinated, Zhang De must have ideas about the throne.
Maybe he wants to snatch the throne from his nephew!
He knew that Zhang De was a hidden danger and had always been a destabilizing factor in the court. Now, Zhang De has spotted the opportunity and will definitely be eyeing Zhang Fuchu's throne.
After careful consideration, Xie Zaixing decided to work with Zhang Fuchu to deal with this internal threat. He said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, King De is indeed a problem, and we cannot take it lightly.
I will control intelligence and government affairs, find evidence to suppress King Deok's power, and win the support of other important ministers.
At the same time, we must also ensure our own safety and strengthen the inspection and protection of guards. "
Zhang Fuchu held Xie Zaixing's hand tightly and was extremely grateful.
He understood that now they must work closely together to deal with this dangerous opponent to ensure their own safety and the stability of the throne.
Looking at the entire court, Xie Zaixing is the only one he can trust.
"Thank you, Prime Minister Xie!" Zhang Fuchu said.
Xie Zaixing glanced at the others, and then whispered to Zhang Fuchu: "Your Highness, let's talk about it later. For now, we'd better make arrangements for His Majesty's funeral."
Zhang Fuchu nodded, then took two steps back, cupped his hands and said: "The person my father trusted most during his lifetime was Prime Minister Xie. Now that my father has passed away, I have asked Prime Minister Xie to organize his funeral."
The reason why he said this was because he wanted others to know what he and Xie Zaixing were talking about.
Xie Zaixing understood it and avoided it with red eyes, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has offended a minor minister. This is what a minor minister should do."
Then Xie Zaixing walked up to Empress Liu and said, "My Lady, your Majesty has passed away now, but the country cannot live without a king for a day.
At this time, the world is in turmoil, and the great cause is well prepared, and it will attack us at any time.
The current death of His Majesty must be closely related to the great cause. "
Although Empress Liu was sad, she also knew that the country was indeed in crisis right now. "Prime Minister Xie, I am a woman who doesn't know the important affairs of the family and the country. I ask Prime Minister Xie to take charge of the overall situation!"
As she said that, she glanced at the others and said, "If the others don't obey, they will be against Miyamoto!"
Xie Zaixing secretly praised Queen Liu's intelligence. At this time, the ministers were all here. Even if Zhang De wanted to usurp power, he would have to think twice.
Xie Zaixing strengthened his determination in his heart.
He knew that the current situation was urgent and he must appease the different forces in the palace as soon as possible to ensure the stability of the country.
He bowed deeply to Queen Liu and said solemnly: "Don't worry, Madam, I will do my best to safeguard the imperial power and the security of the country.
As for His Majesty's funeral, Wei Chen will organize a grand and solemn funeral to demonstrate His Majesty's merits and prestige. "
Empress Liu nodded with a solemn expression: "Xie Xiang, you were the person that His Majesty trusted most during his lifetime. Before His Majesty's accident, he said that with Xie Xiang here, the Great Zhou Dynasty would have an extra 100,000 men.
Your Majesty trusts you, and I also trust you. I believe in your ability and loyalty, and I also believe that you can calm down the turmoil in the court and protect the country of Great Zhou. "
Xie Zaixing was filled with emotion. He understood that the burden at this moment fell on his shoulders.
He was determined to use all his strength, even if he sacrificed himself, to protect the country of Great Zhou.
I had betrayed Da Ye at all costs, how could I just watch Da Ye trample Da Zhou under his feet now?
He will never allow it!
