Chapter 3

A group of concubines, palace maids, and eunuchs who were accompanying each stood up one after another, and the hall was in chaos. Cheng Zongyang pulled Zhao Hede and scrambled into the crowd while the chaos was in chaos, carefully lowering his head so that people would not be seen through for a long time. Several Qimen warriors who had just been released rushed over and guarded them with their halberds and escorted everyone to Changqiu Palace.

As soon as he walked onto the bridge, several Yulinlangs with long feathers on their helmets ran over. One person in front of him knelt on one knee and gave a gift to Jin Midi. Feng Zidu, who is under the command of the general, comes to obey the order! Ask the general of the chariot and cavalry to give orders!

Another person said: Prince Fang, the subordinate! He is ordered to wait for the order!

Only you guys?

Feng Zidu said: There are still a few outside the palace, and their subordinates have sent people to call them.

Jin Midi nodded and went to guard the back first

Yes! Feng Zidu and Wang Zifang stood up and walked backwards

Suddenly Feng Zidu let out a whistle, staring at an inner servant in the team

Cheng Zongyang, who was mixed in the crowd, was discovered by someone, so he had to smile bitterly, raise his fingers and touch his lips.

Feng Zi is very understanding, and he steps forward as if nothing has happened. He has a good look. At this time, he is wearing the armor of the Yulin Army and looks more and more heroic. I don’t know how many palace maids’ gazes he has gained along the way.

After entering Changqiu Palace, the heavy palace gate was closed behind him. Cheng Zongyang finally breathed a sigh of relief. Jin Midi still abides by the courtesy and did not follow the order to enter the palace gate. At this time, he brought more than a hundred Qimen warriors to the party and were waiting outside Changqiu Palace with him. All the eunuchs who came to peep were driven out without hesitation.

The concubines who followed were all placed. At this time, everyone was in danger. The atmosphere in the palace was solemn. No one dared to talk nonsense and move. King Dingtao stayed up in the middle of the night. Before he woke up, he lay in Sheng Ji's arms and slept properly. Their residence was next to the queen's bedroom. Sheng Ji gave a gift to Zhao Fei and took King Dingtao back to his house to rest.

After entering the bedroom, the woman behind Cheng Zongyang lifted her veil and shouted, "Sister!"

Zhao Fei was shocked, and then went forward. The two sisters hugged each other and cried bitterly.

Cheng Zongyang didn't care about comforting them, and turned to the poppy slave and said: Who can trust the people in the palace?

Poppy girl said in embarrassment: I don’t know either, but Changqiu Palace has been cleaned several times. At present, these palace maids and eunuchs are afraid that none of them will be reliable.

None of them?

The poppy girl thought about it, but the few palace ladies who followed King Dingtao to enter the palace might be more reliable, and there was another one who could be trusted!

who?

The poppy girl walked outside the bedroom and knocked on the door of a small pavilion in the side hall.

The door opened silently, and a burly eunuch walked out. He was wearing a wide-sleeved black suit and a Diao Chan crown on his head. However, he was the first in the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of

When he suddenly saw Cheng Zongyang, Shan Chao's eyebrows moved slightly, and then asked in a low voice: Where is the emperor?

The emperor has passed away, why are you here?

Dan Chao had already heard the crying in the palace, but was still lucky. When he heard this, his eyes suddenly turned red. He took off his Diao Chan crown and tied his hair with a white cloth. Then he said: I should have followed him last night, but I delayed a while on the way. When I arrived at Zhaoyang Palace, the palace gate had been blocked and there were people from the Beigong. So I arrived at Changqiu Palace, and fortunately the Empress was taken in... What about the others?

Ju Yuan was killed by Lu's people. Xu Changshi, and Tang Changshi and Zuo Changshi were both arrested. Their life and death are uncertain, but the Bank of China said they escaped.

Cheng Zongyang briefly said what happened in Zhaoyang Palace and heard the Bank of China hijacking Lu Ji. With Dan Chao's coldness, his cheeks couldn't help but twitch. This guy was so brave.

No matter how brave he is, he bet on the wrong treasure this time. Cheng Zongyang said: If Liu Jian is the emperor, he will definitely cause trouble to the Han Dynasty.

Why?

Why? Of course it is because of the Black Demon Sea Ah!

Liu Jian is in a sinister mind. If he ascended the throne, even the queen will be unable to protect her life.

Shan Chao stared at him, his eyes piercing straight into Cheng Zongyang's heart

Cheng Zongyang was shocked. Dan Chao's cultivation was so clever that he could escape from the palm of Lu's palm.

What should I do?

You only have one thing, Cheng Zongyang said: Protect King Dingtao! He is our only way to live.

Shan Chao raised his eyebrows twice. He heard what Cheng Zongyang meant, but now he was the prince of Jiangdu who had taken the jade seal and a tiger talisman forged an edict; on the other hand, he was the Lu family, who was in a difficult situation. There was only one queen with a humble origin and no support, and a three-year-old baby. Wanting to compete with them for the throne was like hitting a stone with an egg.

He gritted his teeth and said: Shan Mou Shenfu's favor should be repaid with death

Don't worry, the queen is not completely indifferent. Cheng Zongyang pointed to the direction of the palace gate. Now the general Jin Midi of the cavalry is guarding outside with the Qimen warrior

Shan Chao took a breath and Jin Midi, like Huo Zimeng, was a real important official in the court. With him guarding outside, he could reach the army.

In any case, we must guard King Dingtao well, Cheng Zongyang specifically instructed: If something happens to him, we will not have any chance to turn the tables.

Dan Chao nodded, walked to the door of Dingtao King's residence, and sat cross-legged

Another thing: The poppy girl took out a peeled wax ball, which was a bullet from a minister.

Cheng Zongyang took it and unfolded the silk inside, showing joy. The money was finally spent!

What is it?

You don't have to worry about it anymore Cheng Zongyang put away the silk, Shan Changshi is responsible for King Dingtao, and Queen Zhao will give it to you. No one in the palace is trustworthy, you should be more careful

yes

Wait a moment! Cheng Zongyang rubbed his forehead and hesitated for a moment before saying: Zhao Zhaoyi's body is in the side hall of Zhaoyang Palace. No one should be guarding at this moment. You can find a way to bring her body back and not let people see it.

Poppy girl looked embarrassed and it would be fine to steal the corpse, but the palace here is full of people, so it is not easy to not see it? But the master ordered that no matter how difficult it was, it would be done. Poppy girl had to bite the bullet and respond: Yes

In the bedroom, Zhao Hede was crying in his sister's arms. I saw with my own eyes that she was strangled by the Grand Sima... When she died, she didn't even wear a piece of clothing...

Zhao Fei's face was bleak. Obviously, he didn't expect such a cruel scene in Zhaoyang Palace, and he didn't expect that Lu Ji would dare to act like this next to the emperor's corpse.

The bead curtain swayed, and Cheng Zongyang stepped in

Zhao Fei Yàn smiled miserably, thank you Mr. Cheng, and Zhou Quan, a sister who can protect you.

Being entrusted by someone, since the Queen of the Loyalty has entrusted her to me, even if I try my best to save my life, I will protect her.

Cheng Zongyang spoke with great righteousness, but Zhao Hede couldn't help but blush his cheeks and lower his head.

Cheng Zongyang said: Where is the secret path in the palace? Can it lead to the outside?

Just behind the hall, you can reach the outside

Cheng Zongyang added his forehead with his hands, that's great!

Zhao Fei Yàn gritted his silver teeth and asked the young master to help him and take the sister out.

It's not convenient for me to bring people now, so it's better for Miss Hede to stay in the palace first

Zhao Fei Yàn said sadly: Young Master...

Cheng Zongyang then realized that she had misunderstood and quickly explained: I'm not going to run away, I just went out to discuss it with a few people, and I'll come back later.

Zhao Fei Yàn half-believing and half-doubted. As the queen, he couldn't leave. If he were someone else, if he could go out at this time, he would definitely go as far as he could, and he would never return to this dragon and tiger den no matter what.

Cheng Zongyang comforted: Don't worry, if I go away, I will definitely rescue all your sisters and will never leave yourself in the palace.

Zhao Fei showed a hint of gratitude on his face, the young master Rende, Fei Yi'n will never forget

Cheng Zongyang turned around and was about to leave. A low voice came from behind. Be careful...

Cheng Zongyang turned around, shook his hand at Zhao Hede, and smiled: Don't worry

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The secret path in the Han Dynasty palace is almost an open secret. In some palaces, there are even more than one secret path in general. The secret path in each palace is convenient for the emperor and the nobles in the palace to interact with each other. Few lead to outside the palace, but this one is obviously not.

The entrance of the secret passage is in a small pavilion behind the hall. There are tablets in the pavilion, which is where the queen pays homage to her father and grandfather. Usually, there are few people who visit Zhao FeiYàn because he cannot be appointed as the father's clan. When he is worried, he often goes to the pavilion alone. It is precisely because of this that he accidentally discovered that the secret passage in the pavilion was left by any of his ex-girlfriends. The entrance and exit locations are extremely hidden.

After Zhao Fei Yàn discovered it, he immediately told the emperor that Liu Ao thought it was fun and told her not to tell the secret path. He walked through the secret path several times and came back to tell her that there were two exits on this secret path, one in Dongguan and the other leading to the outside of the palace.

Don't say it out, if the queen mother knows, we will have nothing to play in the future. Liu Ao said to her with a smile

Zhao Fei felt sad. Although the emperor had a bad temper, he was very good to him. At that time, he made himself the queen. There was a lot of criticism in and outside the palace. However, the emperor insisted on his own way and fought for the position of queen for himself, but now he is separated by heaven and man forever...

Zhao Fei Yàn wiped away the tears, it's here

Cheng Zongyang lifted the floor and jumped down

The secret path was extremely long. Cheng Zongyang gathered his eyes and barely strode forward in the darkness. After walking for half an hour, he found the exit from the secret path. In front of him was an abandoned mansion, but the exit of the secret path was in a deep well.

He looked around for a moment, found the right direction, and then rushed into the business

There were chaos on the streets, and everyone was rushing home. Some lifangs had even closed the doors and were not allowed to enter and exit.

Cheng Zongyang was shocked when he returned to his residence. The yard was full of strong men. Not only were the people from Pengyi Society gathered together, but Cheng Zheng's gang were also among them. There were even the guards of the Yun family, Guo Jie's followers, and the Luo Gang's troops, as many as hundreds of people.

As soon as Cheng Zongyang showed up, Kuang Zhongyu slapped his thigh. Is it accurate? I said I could come back!

Wu Sangui said: Lao Kuang, you calculated that it was still an hour away from noon.

Kuang Zhongyu stroked his beard and said leisurely: It's just a little error.

Cheng Zongyang said in surprise: What's going on?

Qin Hui and Ban Chao heard the sound and came out. Qin Hui said: I heard that there was a change in the palace. I wonder if there is something wrong with us.

There is nothing wrong with it, you did a good job. Cheng Zongyang said as he walked: If something big happened in the palace, please invite the fourth brother, fifth brother, Cheng, Guo Daxia, Chang Bo, Gao IQ, Mr. Yan...

He ordered more than a dozen people's names in one breath, and finally added another one... and Miss Yun came over and talked and brought me some food!

In just half a stick of incense, except for Si Mingxin, Lu Jing went to the palace, and the rest of the people had gathered together, Cheng Zongyang swallowed the rice, finished the rice in the bowl, and then wiped his mouth and began to tell what he saw and heard that night.

Everyone gasped when they heard the sudden death of the emperor, but this was just the beginning. Then there were many shocks, which made everyone numb. When Cheng Zongyang finished speaking, the room was silent.

In the end, Wang Hui spoke first, was the tiger talisman really taken away by Liu Jian?

It’s not sure at the moment, but it’s 80% true. Cheng Zongyang said: Although the person who secretly handed the eunuch’s eunuch’s clothes was easy to look at, I could smell the smell on her body ten miles away. It must be that bitch Qi Yuxian!

Qin Hui snorted coldly: The people of Wuzong would choose opportunities to act rampantly. They even forgot to collect the jade seal and tiger talisman, and made wedding dresses for others for nothing.

Ban Chao said: I wonder what the lord wants?

Cheng Zongyang slapped the table and said: This is a big business! If it can be done, it will be enough for our Cheng Chamber of Commerce to spend decades!

Everyone looked very excited, and Yan Junping even said in disbelief: Do you want to support the emperor?

good!

Qinghe King Liu Yuan?

Cheng Zongyangqi said: Why should I establish him?

Then who do you want to establish? Liu Zhang, the Marquis of Qiancheng? Or Liu Zhi, the grandson of the King of Hejian?

Of course it is King Dingtao

That Huangkouru? Yan Junping's expression seemed to be looking at a fool

Qin Hui frowned into the character "Chuan". The lord decided to support the establishment of King Dingtao as his heir because the emperor was still there. As long as the emperor promised, great things could be accomplished. But now the times change and the emperor passed away. The king of Dingtao had no reliance on the other hand except Empress Zhao. On the contrary, the Lü family had the support of the empress dowager and was powerful. Now he was at the upper hand. Liu Jian took the jade seal and tiger talisman. If he was properly managed, he would have the power to fight. Empress Zhao was isolated and helpless. Whether he could save his life was still between

It is wrong to say that the queen is isolated and helpless. Cheng Zongyang took out a silk silk full of handwriting. Look at what this is?

Qin Hui took it and glanced over, and said in surprise: Dong Xuan actually summoned two thousand retired soldiers as his disciples of the Sili School lieutenant?

Cheng Zongyang glanced at Yun Danliu. With these two thousand disciples, our money was not wasted.

Two thousand people are far from enough. Yun Danliu said: First, these disciples have just been formed, and it is difficult to compare with the two armies of the north and south. Second, the disciples are all infantrymen. The Northern Army controlled by the Lu family not only has cavalry, but also carriages and crossbows. They are well-equipped. If they fight head-on, they are afraid that five hundred elite cavalry can defeat these two thousand disciples.

The Guard Army guarded the palace, let alone the eight captains of the Northern Army are all powerful troops in the world. Fighting with them, there is only one way to die, so we have to wait for the opportunity. Cheng Zongyang had already thought about it carefully when he was in the palace, and the opportunity had already appeared now.

He stood up and first of all, we must understand who our enemy is, whether it is the Lu family or Liu Jian, once he takes power, it will be a disaster for our Cheng family. Apart from withdrawing from the Han country in full, there is no second way to choose our chance. Both the Lu family and Liu Jian both showed their fatal weaknesses: the Bank of China said that exposing the death of the emperor was the Lu family killing the lord, which was a fatal blow to the Lu family, and Liu Jian was a real edict. Even if he could incite the army, he would not be supported by the ministers. Both sides had no way out and could only stay alive. In the end, the winner would completely silence the other party, so that he could try to remedy the loopholes.

As Huizhi said just now, the queen is isolated and helpless. This is our greatest opportunity. Even we are not optimistic about Empress Zhao, let alone the Lu family and Liu Jian? In their opinion, the officials of the emperor were either dead or expelled, and only one Dong Xuan was left. But putting aside the power comparison, after the emperor passed away, there were only two people who really occupied the legal system. One was the Empress Dowager Lu family, and the second was the Empress Zhao family, the Lü family killed the monarch. Liu Jian made a proclamation and had lost the righteousness of the people, which was the destiny of heaven.

Qin Hui frowned and said: If you have only great righteousness, how can you help?

Cheng Zongyang said: Lao Qin, don’t underestimate the moral integrity of the Han ministers, in fact, the one who acted as a guard outside Changqiu Palace at this time was the general of chariots and cavalry. If only the interests were mentioned, when would the emperor have been kind to him? I’m afraid that the emperor would have long thought that these old people were in trouble, and he kicked them aside

High IQ said: The emperor is dead, who will he show his loyalty?

The little bastard is definitely a treacherous minister!

Before Cheng Zongyang could speak, Yan Junping snorted coldly: Jin Midi is not a foolish fool. He is loyal to the emperor. It is not that Liu Ao's ignorant son deserves his loyalty, but because the position of the emperor is the legal system of the Han Dynasty! What are the Lu family and Liu Jian? The ruthless minister who kills the king and forges the imperial edict! The queen lives in the palace, and Yu Jin Midi has no gratitude. But in the face of great righteousness, Jin Midi can stand on the side of the queen without hesitation, even if he pays his life, he will do whatever he wants. This is the righteousness and the legal system!

Cheng Zongyang couldn't help but feel ashamed. Lao Yan's awareness was higher than himself. Fortunately, he didn't speak out just now and he quickly applauded: Mr. Yan can see through thoroughly! That's exactly!

Qin Hui is more realistic. Although Jin Midi is deeply loved by everyone, she is hard to speak in her own hands.

There is also Huo Zimeng Huo Zimeng not as ignorant as Jin Midi, and he is deeply trusted by the Queen Mother, but what is his choice now? The two do not help each other! Cheng Zongyang said: On one hand, he has great kindness and never had any contact. He has already taken his hands to watch, and he is already inclined to the queen on the other hand.

Ban Chao said: Is the lord going to be an oriole again?

That's right! Cheng Zongyang said: The Lu family and Liu family fought hard and suffered both losses, and their strength was greatly weakened. Our opportunity came

Master, high IQ whispered: Is this a bit wishful thinking?

Cheng Zongyang was stunned and then laughed. This kid was as realistic as Qin's treacherous minister.

You are right. If we do nothing, we are waiting wishfully for pies to fall from the sky and dreaming in the daytime. Cheng Zongyang said: I called everyone here, it's not just a dream together, just to enjoy my mouth.

He stood firm. On the surface, the Lü family had the upper hand, but with the variable Jian Yuji, no one could tell what we were going to do now. The first is to protect the safety of Queen Zhao and King Dingtao, and to protect the capital. Secondly, to accumulate strength and contact all parties. If the opportunity comes, we can guarantee that we can turn the tables in one fell swoop.

Cheng Zongyang looked around, Si Mingxin and Lu Jing went to the palace to rescue him. They were not here, so they had to temporarily put down the most core part of their plan.

The opportunity is right in front of us, whether we can catch it depends on us. Without further ado, Cheng Zongyang no longer discussed with everyone, but started to assign tasks directly. Mr. Yan, you have a good relationship with Jincheqi. Now you can only work hard for you and go to see him with me.

Yan Junping said with gaze: Where the righteousness lies, even if there are thousands of people, I will go!

First, he will have room for further maneuver with Jin Midi. Zhao Fei and King Dingtao, one lives deep in the palace, the other is just a child, and it is extremely important to get the support of important officials.

Guo Daxia, please ask you for contacting heroes in the city.

Guo Jie was not good at speaking and did not speak in the room. He was silent for a moment before slowly saying: Unexpectedly, Guo still had one day to contribute to the court.

Cheng Zongyang remembered that Guo Jie's family was killed by the emperor, and secretly scolded himself for being unthinkable. If Guo Daxia was in a dilemma, he would pretend that I didn't say anything.

When the Tao meets unrighteousness, he will help him. Guo Jiedao: As a chivalrous, how can you see an orphan being deceived and sit idly by?

Cheng Zongyang didn't expect Guo Jie to look at the shocking changes in the palace from this perspective. In his eyes, the queen and princes were similar to the orphans and widows who were bullied by others on the roadside. They were just the targets of the knights to help the poor.

He bowed and gave a gift, thank you for your hard work, Daxia Guo

Guo Jie silently returns the favor

Brother Cheng, the supply of materials is left to you

Cheng Zheng agreed, and Cheng Zongyang said again: There are also merchants in the city, and I have worked hard to visit several companies. If I can support us, I will report it later.

Cheng Zheng immediately said: How to repay?

If you want to motivate those merchants, what kind of righteousness is useless, you must have enough rewards to impress them.

Cheng Zongyang said: If the abolition of the calculation is not enough, add another one to ensure their status

How to guarantee it?

Included as a good family

Cheng Zheng's eyes lit up, really?

The status of merchants in Han State is much lower than that of Qingzhou, even compared with the Jin and Song dynasties. Whether they are officials or serve as emperors, their origins require that they must be good children. The children of merchants are almost equivalent to untouchables. There is no way out for official careers. If they can be guaranteed to be equal to good children, children of each family can be justified in seeking official positions. This temptation for merchants in Han State can be imagined.

If King Dingtao ascends the throne, I will do what I say! Ensure that the merchants who support me are included in the good family

Cheng Zheng hit his palms with a blow and said with a smile: Such a big thing is expected!

Cheng Zongyang continued: High IQ, you take Liu Zhao to Zhao Prison and try to rescue Ning Cheng, and then go to Shanglinyuan's Yulin Army camp Feng Zi is in the palace now. I will find a way to send him back. You all, be sure to fight for the Yulin Army.

The Yulin Tianjun is an elite force personally led by the emperor, and it is also the most reliable force besides the Qimen samurai. If the Yulin Army can be won, the throne of King Dingtao will be halfway.

High IQ heard this and rubbed his hands. Master, just look at me!

Qin Huizhi is in charge of the overall situation

yes

Mr. Ban, please contact He Dadang first. First, stop the shipping of Luoshui, second, arrange the retreat route, third, take a sum of money and try to send it to the palace. Cheng Zongyang said: Although this place is safe, it is too far from the palace city. There is a private house outside the palace. It is empty now. You can take a few people over and take your life at any time.

Ban Chao responded in a deep voice

Chang Bo, you can pick twenty good players who can fight and rush, and follow me to the palace

Wu Sangui replied loudly: Yes!

Ban Chao reminded: Are there fewer twenty people?

No matter how many there are, there are more people than the two armies of the north and south. We are not fighting. The more people there are, the more people are suspected of having such people. Just be able to defend Changqiu Palace.

Yun Danliu said: I'll go with you!

Cheng Zongyang said in surprise: What are you going to do?

Yun Danliu suddenly became angry and slashed the few cases in front of her in half. Do you look down on me?

Cheng Zongyang slapped the table and said: You can't do it if you don't go!

Wang Hui couldn't help but smile

Ban Chao, you are responsible for collecting intelligence and the movements of various forces, be sure to find out clearly

yes

Feng Dafa, how much stuff do you have there?

Cheng Zongyang was vague, but Feng Yuan understood that he was asking about the grenade he made. He had been guarding the inn these days. In addition, Xiao Zi picked up Long Jingyu from the ghost market. He had time to make the home owner but he didn't make it clear. He also replied vaguely: Thirty-seven

Take them all, you go with me too

Feng Yuan responded and went to pack up his own items

After the arrangement was stopped, noon was over, and time was tight, Cheng Zongyang did not dare to delay, so he packed up and took people to the palace.

The rest of the people took action immediately. Qin Hui arranged several places where people were concentrated, and contacted and sent people to inform Qi Mingxin, Lu Jing and Ao Run, who were looking out of the palace.

Ban Chao contacted He Yilian and asked her to stop the shipping of Luoshui through the influence of the Luo Gang immediately, and then selected a few ships with the fastest speed and the best condition, sailed to the river berth not far from the Jinmen, and waited for these things to be done. He followed the lord's instructions and took Qian Zhu to Cai Jingzhong's private residence.

Cheng Zheng sent people to transport food, weapons, bows and crossbows to various locations. He visited the friendly merchants one by one. One was to send messages, and the other was to try to lure those merchants who did not want to participate in this matter, but the conditions Cheng Zheng offered made them unable to refuse.

After the event was completed, not only did the calculating order be abolished, but he also gave him the title of merit!

Under the threat of the calculating order, each family had concerns about destroying the family and someone responded quickly. Instead of waiting for death, it would be better to take out the property and fight for wealth.

At the same time, the young men from Luodu gathered in several courtyards around the palace courtyard to serve the famous Guo Daxia. These brave and fierce teenagers were excited and excited. They had already prepared wine and meat dishes in the house. Everyone had eaten meat in large pieces and drank wine in large bowls. The atmosphere became more and more lively when talking about the official army, and the rogues all scoffed at it.

So what about the official army? I have also killed Jinwu!

It seems like someone who has never killed anyone!

A quarrel! Guo Daxia said, kill whoever he could kill!

Yes! That's the reason! Everyone listened to Mr. Guo!

When his eyes were dazzled, his ears were hot, and the young men sang in unison: The liver and gallbladder holes, the hairs stood tall, life and death were the same! A promise was worth a thousand gold!

Push the courageous, proud and proud, lightly embrace, fly the flying horns, fight the east of the city! Bang the wine bar, spring color floats in the cold jar, sucking the sea and hanging rainbow...