Yecheng, Taiwu Hall.
Empress Dowager Zheng Yingtao, Yiyang Wang Shijian, Leping Wang Shibao, Ruyin Wang Shikun, Huainan Wang Shizhao and others gathered in the hall to discuss important matters.
The conflict between Shi Min and Shi Zun is getting deeper and deeper.
In order to win over people's hearts, Shi Min imitated Shi Hu's favor to Longteng Zhonglang, and promoted all the six or seven thousand Gaoli imperial guards under his command to generals outside the palace, conferred titles to them as marquis outside Guanwai, and rewarded palace maidens to them at will.
He didn't take the emperor Shi Zun seriously at all.
At first, Shi Zun believed in Shi Min and turned a deaf ear to the advice of Wang Luan, Meng Zhun and others. After all, the two were as close as father and son.
However, Shi Min's behavior became more and more rampant, which finally aroused Shi Zun's fear.
But at this time, Shi Zuncai suddenly realized that he didn't even have a single available man.
Shi Min firmly held the military power in Yecheng, and Shi Zun could only borrow strength from his brothers.
"Your Majesty shouldn't have used Ji Nu in the first place." Among the people present, Shi Bao was the eldest except Empress Dowager Zheng.
Ji means thorn, and Shi Min's unruly nature comes from his bones, so Shi Hu gave him the nickname Ji Nu.
"Don't talk about the past, let's discuss how to get rid of Ji Nu!" Shi Zun glanced at him. Without Shi Min, how could he ascend to the throne?
Most of the "Chinese people" in Yecheng were attracted by Shi Bin, so Shi Zun made his son Shi Yan the crown prince.
"Ji Nu is brave and invincible. If things go wrong, he may be harmed by him." Shi Kun said worriedly.
There is one person among the Shi family's princes who is not here, that is Shi Kun's younger brother Shi Zhi, who holds tens of thousands of troops to guard the country of Xiang.
Shi Bao snorted softly, "Oh, a glass of poisonous wine is enough. No matter how brave Ji Nu is, what can he do? Your Majesty is looking forward and backward. If the news is leaked, I am afraid that it will cause even more disasters. If you continue to break it, you will be disturbed!"
Shi Zun's eyes flickered, but he still couldn't make a decision. Firstly, he was afraid of Shi Min's bravery. Secondly, if Shi Min was gone, how could he, an emperor without military power, deal with his brothers who had tens of thousands of troops and were eyeing him?
At this time, the Queen Mother Zheng Yingtao, who was sitting in the upper position, saw that the few people were not united and sighed, "Returning to Luoyang, how could we be where we are today without Ji Nu! You can't kill him if you are indulged in petty arrogance."
"Your Majesty, Queen Mother, you must not do this. Ji Nu's disobedience is obvious and everyone knows it. If we don't get rid of him now, he will definitely plot against Your Majesty!" Shi Bao advised with all his heart.
But he was guilty, and the elite Guanzhong in his hands were lost to Liang Du.
Shi Zun glanced at Shi Kun and Shi Zhao. Among the people present, they had the most military power and the strongest strength, but they said nothing. They obviously didn't want to wade into this muddy water.
Glancing at Zheng Yingtao, she shook her head helplessly.
Shi Jian rolled his eyes a few times and noticed the subtle atmosphere in the palace, so he found an excuse to go out.
In the corner outside the palace, a eunuch has been waiting in the shadows for a long time.
After the two whispered a few words, the eunuch immediately left the palace, rode his horse straight to the Governor's Mansion, and worshiped in front of Shi Min, "Today, Your Majesty will discuss with all the princes the murder of the Governor."
"I know." Shi Min didn't show much surprise.
With several princes entering the court, it was natural that Shi Min would not be unaware of such a big event.
Yecheng was already under his control.
Shi Zun was suspicious of Shi Min, and Shi Min was already ready to make a move.
Whenever he thinks of what Shi Zun said when he raised the army that day, the fire in Shi Min's heart can't be suppressed.
If you work hard and achieve success, you should be regarded as the prince!
It was Shi Zun's words that gave rise to Shi Min's ambition.
Wang Jian took a bag of gold and handed it to the eunuch, "Thank you very much, envoy. Please report back to His Highness King Yiyang. The governor already knows your intentions. Please wait for good news."
The eunuch left with a smile on his face.
Shi Min said bitterly: "What happened today is not that someone is unjust, but that the emperor did not keep his word!"
Wang Jian said calmly: "The Governor holds great power both internally and externally, and there are many people he hates. Since ancient times, powerful officials have only two paths."
"Which two?"
"Either it becomes a big deal or the Yi clan." Wang Jian said these words in an extremely calm tone.
Shi Min's expression froze, but he soon relaxed, "What you said is absolutely true!"
Wang Jian said: "For such a big event, we might as well plan it with Sikong."
"Hmph, Li Nong has always been loyal to the Shi family, how can he help me? If he finds out, he will leak it." When Li Nong was mentioned, Shi Min became angry without realizing it.
In the past, he was called Sikong Sikong, but now he is called by his first name.
Wang Jian advised: "It is best to put Sikong at the forefront of this matter. Without his reputation, it will be difficult for the Governor to gain support from the court."
"Then let's do it without further delay. I'm going to take action today. Where is Zhou Cheng?" Shi Min rolled up his sleeves, slapped the table and stood up. He did it as soon as he said he would do it, without any hesitation.
"The end is here!" Zhou Cheng entered proudly.
Shi Min was dressed in regular clothes, with a long sword hanging on his waist, and he rushed to Sikong Mansion with only a dozen people.
Zhou Cheng led more than a hundred personal guards and rushed to the palace of Youwei General Wang Tai.
This person controls a thousand-man Ba people's imperial guards and is the only force in Ye City that is not controlled by Shi Min.
At this time, Li Nong had already received various rumors and knew that the situation in Yecheng was not good, so he closed the door tightly in broad daylight.
However, a door obviously couldn't stop Shi Min, and he was knocked open by the guards.
There were more than a hundred servants behind the door holding knives and sticks, but in the face of Shi Min's evil aura, no one dared to move. Without any hesitation, Shi Min walked over directly, treating the servants as if they were nothing.
The servants retreated step by step.
At this moment, Li Nong had to come out. He knew exactly what Shi Zun wanted to do and what Shi Min wanted to do.
He is not an ambitious person, he just wants to enjoy a lifetime of glory and wealth, but the wind and waves push him ahead.
"Sikong lives a leisurely life." Shi Min stopped.
"Please, Commander-in-Chief!" Li Nong waved his hand and the servants retreated.
Shi Min also left his personal guards outside and went in alone.
"What's the matter with the Governor?" The two sat across from each other.
"Of course I'm here for a big event. The emperor summoned all the kings to Ye, and his intentions are determined by you and me. How about Sikong's wishes?" They all broke into his house, what else could they do?
Li Nong looked grim and stared at Shi Min.
Shi Min also stared at him, his eyes not giving in at all.
At some point, a wisp of cold wind came in from the outside, lifting the gauze curtains in the house, and a chill rose in the house.
Li Nong's forehead trembled slightly, "The late emperor was very kind to you and me, how can he do this?"
"If the late emperor were alive, you and I would be good ministers of Zhao. But without the late emperor, someone will eventually take care of the country in the north. The emperor has betrayed his trust and wants to harm me. Could it be that I sit back and wait for death?"
"If it comes to pass, what will happen to the Governor?"
Shi Min laughed, "Sikong Ke will continue to enjoy his glory and wealth."
Li Nong's problem of hesitation happened again.
Unexpectedly, Shi Min's expression suddenly changed, "This is a matter of life and death. If Sikong is not on the same level as me, he is my enemy!"
The cold wind suddenly blew open the door, and the gauze curtain shook violently.
It was as if murderous intent filled the room instantly.
No one could remain calm before Shi Min's anger, even the senior generals in the Jie Zhao army were deeply afraid of him.
Li Nong closed his eyes and nodded slowly...
Shi Min had the habit of rolling up his sleeves. "Book of Jin, Volume 17, Records Seventh": Min went to his sleeves and said loudly: "My battle is over, and anyone who dares to remonstrate will be killed!"
(End of chapter)
