I have a long pupil

Chapter 74

There is no impenetrable wall in the world.

After Zhao Mian received the secret letter from Lianhuazong, he knew that this matter could not be concealed, and it would be leaked sooner or later.

It's very simple, even as an emperor, you need people to do things, you need to discuss with people.

And people's hearts are the most unreliable.

But what he didn't expect was that the news leaked so quickly that there was no time to react.

Moreover, there are sects that hide in the dark, even if they say they can't do anything, fools don't believe it.

The news of the smog disaster is not so much a prophecy as a curse, a death knell.

The death knell of Daliang Dynasty's 300-year rule!
Although Zhao Mian was old and stubborn, he also saw the crisis and knew that there was no room for change.

Just as Zhang Biao expected, Zhao Mian's goal has changed from stabilizing the entire dynasty to sitting on one place, accumulating strength, and preparing for the future.

Build the Imperial Palace, summon strange people and strangers, seek inheritance, dig out the underground secrets of Yujing City...

They are all planning for the future.

What everyone didn't know was that Zhao Mian had privately sent his confidants to the frontier to summon the frontier troops back to Beijing.

His idea is very simple, as long as he has a large army in his hands, he can stick to the Woye Xiongguan Pass in Yujing City, and he can attack when he advances, and he can defend when he retreats.

There is not enough food, just grab it.

As for whether the foreign race would knock on the border after the border troops were withdrawn, and whether the local defense would be chaotic, these were no longer within his consideration.

Last night, the horse sent a letter, and the frontier army had already left.

The next step is to mobilize elite troops from each state.

At this time, it is impossible to hide it, and the vassals and ambitious people from all over the place, even those sects, will take action.

Even though Zhao Mian was in the palace, he could see all the chaos in the capital these days.

He suppressed his murderous intentions and pretended to be confused until the news of the frontier army's return came back before a complete showdown.

That's right, it's a showdown!
The winter solstice is just an excuse.

The officials in the court naturally knew it well.

Some were panicked, some were relieved, and some had weak legs and their court clothes were wet with sweat on their backs.

"My loves, why don't you speak?"

"Before, weren't you pretty good at talking?"

"Since there is no objection, the matter is settled!"

Zhao Mian smiled faintly, his pale eyebrows condensed slowly, and said in a cold voice: "Also, the food shortage in the city is chaotic, because some people hoarded food wantonly, shaking my foundation, I am not blind!"

"Pei Zhongshu, I'm very disappointed..."

"Your Majesty, the subject is guilty, please forgive me!"

Pei Yuanshang, from Zhongshushe, had already turned pale, and hurried out of the queue, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing non-stop.

He has been in control of power all year round, Emperor Zhao Mian seldom intervenes, thinking that everything he does is impeccable, and that the huge gentry power behind him will be a talisman.

Unexpectedly, the emperor would show his cards directly.

Many people only remembered at this time that the old and fatuous emperor on the Dragon Throne was a ruthless person who dared to lead troops into the palace and force the former emperor to abdicate when he was young.

clap la la...

A group of soldiers entered the hall, each with gold armor and silver guns, full of murderous aura.

Luan Moyan spread out the edict and read aloud:
"Shangshu Yin Jiuling!"

"Zhou Huai, Minister of the Ministry of Officials!"

"Dali Temple is being completed!"

"Jingzhao Mansion Yin Zuo Mingqiu!"

"........."

Each name made everyone jump in fear.

Prime Minister Liu Ji also panicked, and hurriedly stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down, you can't do this..."

Zhao Mian said coldly: "I didn't say that I would kill them, all of them will be stripped of their positions and sent to prison!"

Many people calmed down, only to realize that almost all the officials who were taken away had deep entanglements with the local government.

This is to purge the imperial court.

It's not a big crime to hoard food without permission, who in the tide has a clean bottom?

One is to force the place to express its position.

Secondly, these people occupy important positions. If they are allowed to play tricks before the catastrophe comes, the last trace of luck will be lost.

In a blink of an eye, the hall was mostly empty.

Zhao Mian calmly said: "It's fine if you're free, be quiet when you're free, and continue to announce the decree."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Luan Moyan took the imperial decree and said: "General Lu Wuji, for his meritorious service in pacifying the chaos of the three kings, bestow Zhu Yuhuan, a yellow robe and a jade belt, and take the post of Grand Sima!"

As soon as the words fell, a tall old man with tiger eyes and white beard slowly entered the hall, glanced at everyone indifferently, bent down and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I haven't seen you in 20 years..."

Zhao Mian also sighed: "Wuji, I have failed you."

The old man trembled all over, gritted his teeth and said: "The old minister was only a servant back then, and his descendants have already enjoyed all the glory. I would like to continue to lead the horse for His Majesty!"

The hearts of the remaining officials trembled.

This old general, Lu Wuji, followed the emperor to fight the Three Kings Rebellion, and was the first person to step into the northern border and burn down the court of the Golden Horde Wolf King. He has made outstanding achievements.

However, according to Daliang's practice, although there were many rewards after returning to the capital, he was still under house arrest in disguise, and he did not go to court for 20 years.

Da Sima is the third prince, and the previous dynasty has been abandoned.

Now the emperor restarts,

It is to let the generals take power!

As they expected, many veterans came to court and took important positions, and some young talents were temporarily promoted.

Qiu Chenyi was awarded the title of Minister of Dali Temple, and Chu Shiyuan also successfully took over the position of the leader of the Jinwu Guard...

…………

The news spread quickly from the palace.

Beicheng was completely messed up.

Teams of wolf-like soldiers rushed into various cities and towns, ransacking homes and arresting people one by one according to the list.

Many centuries-old wealthy families disappeared in an instant.

No matter men, women or children, they are all tied up in chains and paraded through the streets to show the public. Behind them are carts of gold, silver and jewelry, and at the same time, carts of grain are transported to Changping warehouse.

"it is good!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"We are saved!"

The people along the street applauded wildly, picked up stones and rotten eggs, and kept throwing them at the families of these prisoners.

"Mother, I'm afraid!"

A three-year-old child was also chained, with a terrified face, grabbing the woman's clothes.

Snapped!
The stone flew towards him, smashing his head and bleeding, and he fell to the ground without breath.

The woman picked up the dead body of the child and cried loudly.

"Hurry up!"

The surrounding soldiers grabbed the chains and continued to drag.

Among the common people, some people could not bear to turn their heads away, but most of them were full of excitement and shouted loudly, Long Live Your Majesty.

Yujing City has been prosperous for 300 years, and it has accumulated too many rentier classes, and it has also accumulated boundless resentment.

Seeing these nobles and dignitaries in distress, for many people, is more refreshing than drinking cold water on a hot day.

Among the crowd, Zhang Biao and Yu Ziqing also stopped and watched.

Yu Ziqing shook his head and said, "Your Majesty has finally shown his fangs. This move not only fills the treasury, but also wins the hearts of the people, ah!"

"Unfortunately, why don't you see him in charge on weekdays..."

Zhang Biao remained silent and shook his head slightly.

After the convoy had passed, he said, "Let's go, Yujing City seems to be stable for a while."

After finishing speaking, the two passed through the bustling crowd and came to Jixianfang.

I saw another small shop called Wuxinzhai next to the Tiandizhai managed by Yu Ziqing.

This is a pawnshop, and the news has been released, it only accepts strange things with unknown origins.

After the Chen family obtained the Mowen Ancient Knife, Zhang Biao knew that although the aura had not been revived for a long time, some things with a long history and special encounters had begun to absorb the aura and had a high level.

This small shop was opened for this purpose.

Taking the intention of inserting willows unintentionally is pure luck.

Zhang Biao was not free on weekdays, so he asked Yu Ziqing to take care of it on his behalf, and asked him if there was something he couldn't understand.

The money he earned from helping people drive away evil spirits was just used to run the shop.

"The so-called strange treasure must have a vision."

"One is the feeling, if it's freezing cold, or the iron in the room is condensed, don't touch it..."

"Second, you can use your eyes, put it in the sun, and observe with the peripheral vision of your eyes to see if there is any difference..."

"Third is the item test, you can sprinkle these incense ash, and this bead, be sure to carry it with you, and don't show it to others..."

That is to say, to let the other party hold eyes, it is inevitable to impart some basic knowledge.

Yu Ziqing also studied very seriously.

Ever since Zhang Biao took away the jade cat last time, and after the imperial court released the list, Yu Ziqing had vaguely guessed that Zhang Biao's identity was not simple.

But he was very knowledgeable and didn't ask too many questions.

The small store that manages Tiandimen can at most be a shopkeeper, but this opportunity may be the hope of revenge in the future...

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In the chaos of the court, some people are happy and some are worried.

"General Chu, congratulations!"

In the brothel Accord in Taipingfang, Li Jia smiled and held up the wine glass in her hand.

"It's just a fluke..."

Chu Shiyuan was in a happy mood, and drank it in one gulp,
Getting the post of commander of the Jinwu Guard is still second, and more importantly, the military commander regained control of power.

He is young and vigorous, and there is hope among the three men.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt worried, "The emperor struck a thunderbolt in the court and completely gathered power, Mr. Li, what are you going to do?"

"rest assured."

Li Jia laughed and said: "We are loyal to the emperor, if it endangers the imperial court, General Chu will probably be the first to do it, let's get rid of the relationship."

Chu Shiyuan was immediately angry: "Chu, is that the kind of ungrateful person?"

Li Jia smiled, but didn't expose it. She turned to look at the location of the West Market, and said helplessly, "I have something to do. I need General Chu's help..."

(End of this chapter)