auspicious time has come

"Two days ago, someone found a body fighting and traces in Yangbai Mountain, and reported it to the government. Later, the government found traces of falling off a cliff at the place where the incident happened, and ordered people to search... After investigation, among the dead, there may be... ...One of them was Xiao Mu, Marquis Dingbei of Yingzhou Jiedu—”

The voice of the person who reported the letter trembled and hesitated, but there was a shock in the hall.

All the officials changed countenance.

"Nonsense, when did the Marquis of Dingbei leave Beijing? Why have I never heard of it!" someone questioned.

"Last night, the government announced that the deputy general beside Marquis Dingbei went to claim the body... It has been confirmed that it is Marquis Dingbei." The reporter forced himself to be calm, held up the things in his hands, and said: "This is for the dead. Near the broken body... the Lulongjun soldier talisman found!"

This remark came out like a stone breaking the sky.

——Lu Longjun soldier talisman? !
"This... Why did the Marquis of Dingbei secretly leave Beijing!"

"And why did this happen...who did it?!"

"..."

Amid the mixed voices of astonishment, the faces of the several officials who secretly went to Dingbeihou's mansion to persuade Xiao Mu to leave Beijing and return to the north to mobilize troops turned pale. One of them suddenly raised his eyes to look at the person in charge, Seeing her also made a look of astonishment and bewilderment.

"How could this be..." Princess Yongyang looked at the soldier talisman incredulously, and said: "There may be something strange about this matter... Hurry up and present the soldier talisman so that I can tell the truth from the fake."

Lu Longjun's soldier talismans are also made in the palace, and she is always more proficient than others in making soldiers talisman samples.

Liu Qian hurriedly ordered someone to take the soldier talisman, and presented it to Princess Yongyang.

She picked it up and looked at it for a while, then said in a complex tone: "This is indeed Lu Longjun's soldier talisman, it seems that something happened to Xiao Jieshi, how could it be..."

"Why did Marquis Dingbei secretly go out of Beijing with a military talisman? This is clearly rebellious... He wants to go back to the north to raise troops!" An official stood up and said firmly.

"Marquis Dingbei's move is indeed suspicious—"

"Fortunately, he was stopped and killed on the way, otherwise he would let the tiger go back to the mountain, and chaos would ensue!"

"..."

Seeing that Marquis Dingbei was dead and his plan was shattered, and at this moment, hearing the cliques of the eldest princess impatiently say that they wanted to get rid of the stigma, some officials of the gentry couldn't bear to say: "Everyone is dead, right and wrong, right and wrong, right and wrong. It's up to you to fabricate it! The exact cause of Dingbeihou's death is unknown!"

This sentence was like a fire, illuminating the whole body, and immediately attracted countless swords and arrows to point at him——

"It is a fact that Marquis Dingbei left the capital without permission with his military talisman. Mr. Jiang said it to 'rehabilitate' him. I don't know why?"

"Could it be that Mr. Jiang is also an insider of Dingbei Hou's departure from Beijing, or even an accomplice who conspired with this matter?"

"...You guys!" The grey-haired minister surnamed Jiang's complexion twitched, he glanced around at the sharp faces, and finally looked at the princess Yongyang above, with a trembling face, and said in a concentrated voice: "Li Wei... all of this was planned by you, you vicious woman, a traitor who is trying to usurp the throne! It is really a shame to the Li family!"

"The one who murdered the crown prince may not be the king of Xiang..." He pointed at the eldest princess Yongyang, and said in a hateful voice: "First kill the crown prince, then pollute the king of Xiang, and use the affairs of the prince of Huaiyang to fight against dissidents and gather power... This is all It's your method!"

His words were astonishing, but the hall became more and more quiet.

The person who was pointedly accused of crimes in his mouth did not show any signs of panic or panic, and still sat there leisurely, looking at him with a half-smile.

Only then did he open his mouth, eyes full of helplessness and said: "What kind of words did Mr. Jiang say? I have no power and no power. I am a girl. How can I have such superb skills...Mr. Jiang may be accused of conspiring with the Marquis of Dingbei , but should not say such absurd words."

"Don't say that I know that I have never done these things, but if I ask you adults, who will believe it?" She looked at the officials in the palace, and casually nodded one person: "Tao Taifu, your last It is highly respected, may I ask what Master Jiang said just now, do you believe it?"

Tao Taifu, who was over sixty years old, changed his complexion several times, and lowered his eyes without saying a word.

"Does Lord Zhou believe it?" Princess Yongyang asked another person.

"Chen..." The young official raised his hand: "Such groundless statements, I... will not believe it."

Everyone in the hall looked different.

The example of Zhongshu Sheng is in front of you. The gentry have been bloodbathed. It is obvious who is in power in the court.

Now even the Marquis of Dingbei has "distressed"...

Even though they have the intention to fight against each other, they inevitably have their own considerations. Who is willing to take the lead at this time and ruin their lives for nothing?

"You... you people who have no backbone! You succumbed to the majesty of this vicious woman!" The old minister surnamed Jiang turned red, and it seemed like he was about to let go of his anger: "Li Wei, Sooner or later, you will be punished by the heavens!"

"Master Jiang lost his manners in front of the palace, slandered the palace for no reason, and took him down to wait for punishment." Princess Yongyang said casually.

Soon, guards entered and took him down.

As the angry scolding went away, Princess Yongyang lightly held the soldier talisman and said: "The matter of Dingbei Hou leaving Beijing without authorization needs to be investigated immediately to see if there are any other accomplices. At this time, I don't know how many princes are ready to move , this matter needs to be thoroughly investigated and severely punished, so that we can set an example to others—"

All the officials echoed.

Princess Yongyang thought about it: "But Lu Longjun still needs to be appeased in time. Considering that it has not yet caused a catastrophe, as long as they do not rebel, the imperial court will not punish one of them... In order to stabilize the situation in the North, so as not to cause chaos , I will send people to Yingzhou to take care of this matter as soon as possible, so that they can truly see the court's benevolence and sincerity."

When everyone in the hall heard the words, they didn't even dare to exchange glances.

This is no appeasement, it is clearly an opportunity to seize and control Lu Long's military power——

There was a loud thunder outside the hall, and the big raindrops quickly fell down.

……

"Congratulations to Your Highness, Ding Beihou is dead, if you take control of Lu Longjun, the general situation will be settled, Your Highness will soon be able to fulfill his wish... Although Zeng Jie's envoy is not going well, it is not worth mentioning."

Zhao Qinming bowed in the Ganlu Hall with a respectful smile all over his face.

"Don't be careless." Princess Yongyang said with a smile: "The more critical it is, the more we must be cautious... At such an urgent time, I don't want any ignorant people to approach the capital and ruin my good deeds. "

"Your Highness, don't worry, all the defenses in the capital are complete—"

Princess Yongyang showed a comfortable smile, and did not forget to confess: "Yan Ming, you just keep dragging. If one day he doesn't know the fun, just kill him."

"Yes, my subordinate understands."

After Zhao Qinming retreated, Princess Yongyang, who was in a good mood, ordered people to prepare drinks, stood in front of the window and held a cup, smiling and inviting the world to drink together.

……

In just a few days, Marquis Dingbei left the capital without authorization and was charged with the intention of mobilizing troops for rebellion.The news of his death was also spread, and the court interpreted it as "accidentally robbed and killed by mountain bandits".