first minister

Chapter 343 Before Dawn
It was already dark at night, and in the Prime Minister's Mansion, the current Prime Minister Wan Wenbi, who was nearly sixty years old, had just seen off the last wave of guests and was sitting in the courtyard with exhaustion and satisfaction.

In the past ten years or so, he has been firmly suppressed by Qin Weizhong. Although his position in the central government has gradually risen, no matter whether he is the official minister or the junior prime minister, people's eyes are always fixed on Qin Weizhong, who covers the sky with one hand.

It took ten years to finally get rid of Qin Weizhong. He thought he would be able to see the moonlight after the clouds cleared, but the late emperor refused to give him the position of prime minister.

Finally, when the late emperor died suddenly and the prince succeeded to the throne, he became the prime minister as he wished, but everyone went to worship Xiao Fengshan again.

It is others who dominate the world, it is others who say the same thing, and it is others who have power.

Although he is not as greedy as Wang Ruoshui, but in this position, who wouldn't desire some scenes that can prove his achievements.

Now, he is satisfied.

In the name of the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister's affairs are carried out, the power is monopolized, and all officials are in awe.

Therefore, although he was tired, his expression still showed a bit of rosy excitement.

But deep down in his heart, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Because Xiao Fengshan is destined to come back, and all this taste, after belonging to him for a short time, will be taken away by others again.

He sighed and was about to get up to rest when the housekeeper walked in again and said, "Master, there is a greeting card."

Wan Wenbi waved his hand, "Come back tomorrow."

The butler hesitated and said: "Sir, the person who sent the message said that I would like to ask you to take a look. He promises that you will meet him."

"Pretending to be arrogant!" Wan Wenbi snorted coldly and said while taking it: "These people are always bluffing and pretending to be arrogant. How can they be true? Where is this person now?"

Wan Wenbi's expression suddenly changed, and he looked at the housekeeper with burning eyes.

There was only one line written on the greeting card in his hand: I can make you the real prime minister.

"Outside the mansion."

Wan Wenbi took a deep breath and said, "Please come to the study."

The housekeeper was startled and said to himself that it was lucky that he almost kicked the person out.

Soon, he personally led the two people into the mansion and came to the study.

Then one person was left outside the door, and only one walked into the study.

When Wan Wenbi looked at the bearded and slightly fat man in front of him, he frowned slightly and said, "You seem familiar to me?"

The man smiled slightly, "Is Wanxiang's mansion still safe? Do the walls have ears?"

As soon as Wan Wenbi heard this voice, his heart skipped a beat. He immediately stood up, walked to the door in person, looked around, and ordered the guards, "You guys go down first."

Then he glanced at the guest who was standing at the door like a wooden man, closed the door himself, turned around and walked over, growling: "How dare you!"

Xia Jingyun, who came in disguise, smiled slightly, "Why don't you dare?"

Wan Wenbi blew out two thick breaths from his nostrils, "You should leave now. I mean you have never been here!"

Xia Jingyun chuckled, "Since I took such a big risk here, how could I just leave like this?"

Wan Wenbi growled: "Are you going to kill my entire family!"

Xia Jingyun smiled, "I'm obviously here to give you a blessing."

He looked at Wan Wenbi, lowered his voice, and said slowly: "If we succeed, I am still young and will definitely not be able to become the prime minister. I can give you ten years. In these ten years, you will be the prime minister. , take charge of the government, and be a veritable head of the civil service. Ten years from now, I will take your place. At that time, you will return to your hometown with honor and live your life well. With me here, you will not have to worry about your majesty’s suspicions. If you live to be a hundred years old, would you like to be given the posthumous title Wenzheng?"

Wan Wenbi's heart started pounding with Xia Jingyun's words. If it had been three days ago, these words might not have been so touching.

Because he only longed for the position of prime minister, but he had never truly experienced it.

Just as a person has never seen the light, he may really be able to endure the darkness.

But in the past few days, because of Xiao Fengshan's departure, he had tasted the feeling of monopolizing power and being favored by hundreds of officials.

The acting prime minister is like this, the prime minister who really has all the power.
But after all, Wan Wenbi is the top boss standing at the top of the court. Even though Xia Jingyun accurately poked the most sensitive part of his heart, his emotions began to boil, but on the surface he still pretended to be dignified like a sage and said calmly: " You don’t think you can convince me with just a few words, do you?”

Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "If you don't agree, then you will go back to the previous situation. When Xiao Fengshan returns safely, you will become a mascot in the position of prime minister. In the future, you will leave the name of auspicious prime minister in the history. Oh no, When the Dongfang Ming regicide ascended the throne, all the ministers who took refuge in it would be stained, and you, the nominal prime minister, would not be able to escape. At that time, the historians should directly include you in the biography of the second minister, and you will be spurned by future generations and will be infamy for thousands of years."

He looked at Wan Wenbi, whose expression changed slightly, "But that's all a long-term matter. Speaking of something close, I dare to appear in your house, which shows my confidence. If we cooperate well, you will After ten years as prime minister, I will be given the posthumous title of Wenzheng. If you don't cooperate, you will be killed by the clan tonight, and your reputation will be passed down to other ministers in the future."

He looked at Wan Wenbi with burning eyes, "Where to go, Mr. Wan, give me an accurate word!"

Wan Wenbi looked at the young man in front of him with hesitation.

He originally thought that this young man who was unparalleled in the limelight before the death of the late emperor, together with his sworn sister and nephew, had been crushed by the rolling tide with the death of the late emperor, and was completely buried in the dust of history.

But he didn't expect that the other party could appear in front of him in such a way.

He sighed, "Mr. Xia, such a big matter may not be resolved at once!"

Xia Jingyun knew that this old fox wanted to sit on the wall, so he didn't give him a chance at all. He snorted, "Official life is like a battlefield, what is needed is a decisive decision when the opportunity arises. The bigger the matter, the less room there is for foresight and backwardness!"

He took a breath and said, "Master Wan, how do you think you compare to Mr. Su?"

"It's far worse."

"Then Mr. Su dared to bet on us when we had nothing. Now that we are sitting in the land of three states, we are about to start an uprising in Zhongjing. In such a good situation, why don't you dare!"

Wan Wenbi was shocked, took a deep breath, and said with difficulty: "What do you need me to do?"

Xia Jingyun also secretly breathed a sigh of relief and whispered.
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Not far from Wanfu, there is a mansion that is built in a very low-key manner. There are not many people coming and going on weekdays, so it seems a bit deserted.

But tonight, in the backyard, there were some noises.

"Boss! We are just complaining for you!"

A man muttered angrily and drank a bowl of wine viciously, as if the bowl of wine represented the unfair world or the unfair majesty.Shang Zhicheng had a calm look on his face after he had thought things through and said, "This is how things are in the world. We are just like duckweeds in this world, just different sizes. I am lucky enough to meet someone who trusts me and treats me as a national gentleman. Then I will repay him as a soldier of the country. If I can't meet him, I will just spend the rest of my life in peace."

He smiled and said, "This is what the talented and talented Xia Langzhong once said. If you are poor, you can be good for yourself. If you are rich, you can help the world."

"Xia Langzhong"

The two men opposite became silent. With the death of the late emperor, this once thunderous name seemed to be far away from them.

"What a pity, Summer Langzhong."

"Yes, he is less than 20 years old."

After a moment of silence, both of them sighed.

Shang Zhicheng forced a smile, "Let's not talk about that. What about you? After I left, did the new commander give you any trouble?"

"He must also have that ability! Among the Forbidden Army, we are all our brothers for many years. If he dares to mess around, who will give him a good face!"

"Hey, this man is smart enough to know that there is no need to rush. After two days of figuring out the situation, he granted me two leave today. I guess he just wanted to take the opportunity to win over his cronies secretly."

"That's true. Look, we have been sent to guard the palace gate now. I guard the Xihua Gate and Lao Cheng guards the Donghua Gate. The two of us are not allowed to be next to each other, this piece of shit!"

Shang Zhicheng smiled, raised his wine bowl, and said thoughtfully: "As long as we live upright and upright, worthy of the country, and worthy of our conscience, who dares to say that there will be no ups and downs in the future! But when doing good things, don't ask about the future! "

The two men nodded ignorantly and clinked glasses.

"Okay, you two have to change shifts later, so don't drink too much. Just rest here for a while. I'll ask the housekeeper to call you later!"

They are all rough guys, so they didn't refuse. He smiled and said, "Then I'll bother the commander!"

Shang Zhicheng nodded and sent the two of them down. Then he walked slowly back to the table, poured himself a bowl of wine, and drank it solemnly.

Seems to be going strong.
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When Xia Jingyun returned to the secret passage, Dongfang Bai rushed towards him nervously, hugging his legs and showing his concern with his actions.

Xia Jingyun slowly knelt down, smiled and rubbed his head, "Don't worry, I won't leave until I help you ascend to the throne."

Dongfang Bai has experienced changes and has matured a lot, but he is still a child after all. After hearing this, he immediately said: "You are not allowed to leave even if you help me!"

"Okay!" Xia Jingyun stretched out his little finger, "No one is allowed to leave! Pull the hook!"

The fingers of one large and one small were hooked together, pulling gently, and chanting the words of unity of the universe.

"Hanging on the hook, it must not be changed for 100 years!"

As the night grew darker, Dongfang Bai slowly fell asleep.

However, Concubine De quietly stood up and came to Xia Jingyun, "Leave it to me to patrol the camp tomorrow."

Xia Jingyun's expression changed, "Sister, that's not possible, it's too dangerous."

Concubine De shook her head, "There is no reason why you have to take risks while I always hide behind to pick fruits. We don't have many manpower. It's enough for you to take the pig with you to the palace city. As for the patrol camp, Bian, I have my own way, you can go and take Miyagi without worry."

She reached out and pressed Xia Jingyun's hand, and said seriously: "Although I have a certain degree of certainty, if something happens to me, you must not accept their threats and lose so many people with all their efforts, blood, and tears." It’s a great situation. But, I’ll leave Shi’er and my father to you, and you will take good care of them for me, right?”

The candlelight dimly illuminated Concubine De's moist and gentle eyes, showing her determination to regard death as home. Xia Jingyun took a deep breath, her nose feeling a little clogged, "Sister, don't say these things at this time."

"This is the time to say this."

She stretched out her hand to caress Xia Jingyun's face, "Tomorrow, we will say goodbye forever, either to yin and yang, or to human relations, so I want to ask you something."

Xia Jingyun looked confused, and Concubine De raised her head. Under the illumination of the candlelight, her stunning face had a breathtaking beauty. She slowly closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

On the other side of the curtain, Feng Xiuyun silently blew out the candle.

In the darkness where you can't see your fingers, a bad relationship is entangled, ups and downs, and ends.

In the darkest hour before dawn, the sound of knocking sounded from outside the secret passage.

The people in the secret passage were already dressed. Xia Jingyun opened the door of the secret passage. Standing at the door were Chen Fugui and Lu Yi, both in armor.

Xia Jingyun said to Chen Fugui: "Brother Chen, please adjust your plans today. You follow my sister and follow her orders in everything. You must protect her!"

Chen Fugui only hesitated for a moment and then immediately agreed.

After following Xia Jingyun for so long, he had already established a principle, which was to follow Xia Jingyun's instructions without hesitation.

Concubine De bowed her head and said, "I'm ready to make a brave man."

Chen Fugui quickly knelt down on one knee, "Your Majesty, your words are serious! I am willing to die for your Majesty!"

Then, Xia Jingyun looked at Lu Yi again, "Brother Lu, the safety of me and She'er today will be left to you."

Lu Yi nodded heavily, "Don't worry, young master, I will never let you or Prince Jiaodong suffer any harm before I die!"

Xia Jingyun turned around and looked at Dongfang Bai who was being held by Concubine De, "Xie'er, give your mother and concubine a hug again, and then let's go!"

Concubine De knelt down, took Dongfang Bai into her arms, kissed his young face, held back the tears that came from her eyes, and said with a forced smile: "Go, follow uncle, and sit down where you belong. "

Xia Jingyun took a deep breath, "Okay! Let's go then!"

By the light, he glanced at Concubine De and Feng Xiuyun, who was sitting here and coordinating everything. He took Dongfang Bai and strode out.

A shocking change in imperial power that was destined to be bloody and thrilling. In the long secret confrontation and tug-of-war between the two sides, the veil was finally lifted and the bloodthirsty teeth were exposed!

It's about to dawn!
　One more chapter, tomorrow I will write the main story of the coup.

　　I'm a little tired today. I'll try to update on time tomorrow.

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