first minister

Chapter 333
The British Duke conspired with the then crown prince and Xuan Hu to imprison the late emperor and install the crown prince on the throne. He did not inform his daughter in advance.

Because after experiencing what happened in Sishui Prefecture, he has completely understood that his daughter is just a vase of no use. It is okay to stay in the palace and engage in palace fights, but it is better not to tell her about big things. Good.

When the important event was just completed, the palace was sealed off for three days. The British Duke thought that Concubine Shu had nothing else to do now, and the late emperor's coffin was still there. Nothing major would happen if he was there to control it, so he did not rush to send his troops. What should people communicate with her when they enter the palace?

However, he did not expect that perhaps it was precisely because of this that this stupid daughter was used and seduced in desperation, so that she committed such a scandal and it was spread throughout the city.

He believed that something really happened between his daughter and the emperor, because it was consistent with his understanding of his daughter's lawless and cold nature, and also consistent with what he had heard about the prince's lecherous temperament. Combined with the situation at the time, it was completely possible.

However, he did not think that his daughter would seduce Dongfang Ming.

It is true that his daughter is stupid and domineering, but it also means arrogance, and she is determined not to behave in such a flattering and embarrassing manner.

So, he was very angry.

The angry emperor took advantage of him and acted like a good boy, shamelessly throwing dirty water on a woman.

However, when the anger subsided and he slowly calmed down, his reason still urged him to start thinking about the possible truth behind it.

No news will be concocted for no reason. In this core of power, every news will have a hidden meaning behind it.

Did the emperor and Xiao Fengshan have any intention of doing this?

Is this an opportunity to criticize and bring down oneself?Or can we use such dirty accusations to destroy the crown prince?
But, after all, the emperor is involved in this!
Could it be that he wanted to take the opportunity to send his daughter out of the palace and cut off his influence in the palace?This is not realistic!

Given his status and status, it is not easy to develop several informants, so why bother with such a big fanfare?

Just as he was doubting, the housekeeper came in a hurry, "Master, something happened!"

The British Duke turned around suddenly, thinking that the emperor's back-up plan was coming, but unexpectedly he heard the housekeeper say: "Sishui Prefecture and Yunmeng Prefecture are rebelling!"

"what?"

"The old husband of the Su family is not dead. He used the banner of the King of Jiaodong County and used the slogan of revenge for the late emperor, but he rebelled against it! Now in Yunmeng and Surabaya, all the court officials who refused to submit and rebelled have been detained! The land of the two states is no longer restored. At the imperial court!"

The British Duke stepped forward and grabbed the butler's collar, "Su Zongzhe has been dead for several years, how is it possible! We have sealed all the important routes out of Beijing in Gyeonggi Province, how is it possible that the Prince of Jiaodong County can leave!"

The housekeeper was so cowardly that he said, "Sir, this was rushed to the court for [-] miles today. Now that the court is over, it was brought out by the princes of the court."

Recently, British ministers usually don't go to court because they are worried about safety issues. I really don't know about this. If it is really the news from the court, it must not be false.

Su Zongzhe.
He thought of the old man in his mind, who was wise and calm. Compared with Qin Weizhong, he was a little less gloomy and more open-minded, but in people's hearts, his weight was much heavier.

If that person is really still alive and cheering for the King of Jiaodong County, the court may be in big trouble.

I have some doubts about whether I, a powerful minister, and my grandson, the prince, can be stable.

Just as he was thinking about it, the concierge hurried over again and said, "Sir, several adults are here to visit."

The British public knew as soon as he heard this that it was probably because of this.

He quickly changed his clothes and came to the reception room. He just sat down and exchanged greetings. Before he had time to discuss, the porter came in a hurry again, "Master, someone from the palace is here!"

The British Duke had no choice but to invite these people to hide in a side hall to rest for a while, and then personally welcomed them out.

Seeing that it was Dong Liang who came to the house in person, he quickly welcomed him in with a gentle expression.

No matter what his intentions are in his heart, he will naturally not show them on his face.

"My father-in-law came to the house in person. He must have something important to do?"

Dong Liang smiled and said nothing. The British Duke reacted instantly and dismissed all the servants.

"Your Majesty sent your slaves here to ask the British Duke to take command, control the three armies under his command, and quell the chaos in Sixiang, Jiuhe, and Langya. Out of your trust in the British Duke, Your Majesty did not issue a direct order, but I am sending my slaves to discuss with the Lord first, I hope you can relieve the worries of the country!"

The British Duke frowned, "Isn't it Sishui Prefecture and Yunmeng Prefecture?"

Dong Liang smiled and said: "Your Majesty and the Central Committee have decided to pacify the north first, and then fight the rebels in the two states."

The British Duke pondered and began to weigh the pros and cons.

If you accept it, you have to leave the capital. After leaving the capital, your current momentum of advancement in the court will come to an abrupt end.

But if he doesn't accept it, the imperial court will have an honest reason to take away the military power in his hands. He is not like Zhu Lin, who can be allowed to have a private army of the Jiang family like Wudang Army.

Thoughts were swirling in his mind. He could recommend other nobles to take over, but there is an ancestral motto in the British royal family: anything anyone promises you does not count. Only things that you can decide are count.

Just like His Majesty, after being smart all his life, he finally believed in himself and Xuanhu and ended up dying early. What if the honorable man he seemed to trust secretly fell in love with Xiao Fengshan?
It's better to have tens of thousands of elite soldiers all the time!
But is there a way to hold on to these soldiers and horses without letting go, and without leaving the capital?
At this moment, the British Duke suddenly remembered the rumors he had heard not long ago.

Dong Liang pretended to be calm but was actually nervously observing the changes in the British Duke's expression. He didn't know what decision this real tiger in the court would make.

After a moment, he heard the British father-in-law smile faintly, "There is a rumor in the city today. I wonder if Eunuch Dong has heard of it?"

Dong Liang was stunned. How could such a big thing be related to rumors? But he was just a palace servant. In front of a big man like the British Duke, who was now one of the most important people in the court, there was no room for arrogance. He had no choice but to follow his words. : "I have never heard any rumors since I came out of the palace." "Then go and inquire about it. Once you inquire about it, you will naturally know."

After speaking, the British minister took up the tea cup. Dong Liang did not dare to force himself when he saw this, so he had to leave.

Looking at Dong Liang's back, the British public narrowed his eyes.

From this point of view, I am afraid that this message was not made by the emperor and Xiao Fengshan. Who could it be?
What is the purpose of the other party?

Not to mention that the British Duke was thinking like a fool on the other side, Dong Liang walked out of the gate of the Duke's Mansion, immediately displayed the power of a great eunuch, and solemnly ordered his entourage to immediately inquire about the rumors in the city today.

Not long after, the two followers came back.

"How is it? Did you find out?"

"I heard about it."

"Don't tell me soon?"

The two followers looked at each other, but for a moment they didn't dare to speak.

Dong Liang slapped him in the face, "Are you mute?"

"Rumors say that Concubine Shu is seducing Your Majesty in front of the mourning hall. Your Majesty ignores human relations and lingers in Zhaoyang Palace."

"what?"

Dong Liang stayed where he was as if he was struck by lightning.

This was something he personally did for His Majesty. He did it so secretly, how could it be known to everyone?
If His Majesty were to blame, my good days would probably come to an end!
"Quick! Go back to the palace!"

He woke up as if from a dream and ordered the carriage to speed towards the palace.

In the central courtyard, Xiao Fengshan dealt with a lot of government affairs that were enough to make people anxious. He rubbed his brows and said, "Go, send it to Wan Xiang and let him use the seal."

The guard went out with a pile of documents. As soon as he reached the door, he bumped into another guard coming in a hurry.

"Sir! Something happened! Somehow, a rumor spread in the city today."

Xiao Fengshan raised his head, frowned, and waited.

When the personal guard told the contents of the rumor, the expression on Xiao Fengshan's face immediately turned into shock, and then turned into overwhelming anger.

He stood up directly and strode towards the middle palace.
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In the imperial study, Dongfang Ming had just dismissed the queen's maid.

He glanced at the maid with a bit of disgust. Just like the queen, she was like stagnant water, her body was like a bamboo board, cold and boring.

Let's go to Zhaoyang Palace in the evening and go sightseeing. I don't know what new things I can do tonight.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a heat rising in his lower abdomen.

At this moment, a burst of anxious footsteps sounded from outside. Dong Liang rushed to the door quickly, then suddenly reacted and turned into a small run.

When Dongfang Ming saw this, he couldn't help but frown, "Why, can the British Lord still beat you?"

Dong Liang suddenly knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, for some reason, rumors are spreading in the city today, and they are all about you and Concubine Shu!"

Dongfang Ming was stunned for a moment, then stood up suddenly, shocked and angry, "How did those people know?!"

"I don't know, I went there today, but the British Lord didn't reply. He just suppressed his anger and asked me if I knew the rumors in the city!"

Dongfang Ming took a deep breath and couldn't help but feel annoyed.

But at this moment, Xiao Fengshan burst into the royal study angrily and looked at him coldly, "Your Majesty, you are blessed with Concubine Shu!"

Dongfang Ming was stunned and speechless.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Fengshan immediately knew that the rumors were true. He raised his head and exhaled, with a look of hatred on his face and said: "You are rich in the world, but you can't get any woman you want! Why do you do this kind of thing!"

"That is the late emperor's concubine, your stepmother! How will the world see you if you do such a thing?"

"Now that the government is unstable and the British public has military power, you are in the harem and defiling his daughter. What do you want the British public to think? Are you trying to force him to rebel? Can't you distinguish between the overall situation and your selfish desires? "

"You just did it, and it was spread throughout the city. You can't control a palace, how can you control the world?"

Xiao Fengshan swore loudly, and while Dong Liang was afraid to express his anger, Dongfang Ming's expression also changed from the initial shame to anger.

He silently clenched his fists in his sleeves, veins showing.

(End of this chapter)