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Chapter 469: true and false prince
Chapter 469: true and false prince
??Chapter 469 True and False Prince
??These 50,000 private soldiers were carefully cultivated by the prince, spending countless manpower and material resources, and meticulously trained for five years.
??Although these people have never been on the battlefield, their force value is no worse than that of some ordinary garrisons. It is not difficult to kill a few cities by surprise.
??Xing Qi was wearing a complicated prince's python robe, and he sat high on the horse's back. Looking at the city in the distance, he said loudly:
?? "The front is Hanzhong City. To take this city, we are one step closer to the goal of taking the capital."
??The voice fell, and the soldiers behind him echoed loudly. Due to the large number of people, the ground seemed to tremble. Mr. Qin looked at the backs of the people fleeing in a hurry, and always felt that something was wrong?
??He hesitated and said: "Master, is it too high-profile for us to be like this, in case there is a change in the capital..."
??If this goes on like this, maybe everyone in the world will know about it before they reach the capital!
??Xing Qiyu was gentle and determined: "What are you afraid of? Since I dare to do this, I am sure that the capital is under our control."
??Mr. Qin felt relieved when he saw the confidence and calmness on his master's brow.
??More than two months ago, the prince came to Xianyang County suddenly and quietly, saying that he had arranged for a double to stay in the East Palace. When the time came, if they failed, he could take his brothers and escape unscathed.
??Mr. Qin also had doubts at the time, but within a few words, he dispelled his doubts.
??The head of the family thought that there would be countless beauties and gold and silver treasures soon, so he urged impatiently: "Military commander, what are you talking about, we have such people, we still can't fight into the capital!"
??The Inspector of Hanzhong City was stunned after hearing the report from his subordinates. He hurried to the gate of the city without even putting on his clothes.
??Xing Qichong came with a slight smile: "Inspector Liu, don't come here unharmed!"
?? After speaking, he cast a meaningful look at the other party.
??Facing this veiled gaze, Inspector Liu was stunned. Is this really the prince? Shouldn't His Royal Highness stay in the capital? And he hasn't received a secret letter from the East Palace recently!
?? "Your Highness, you..."
?? Before the words fell, a cold light flashed in front of him, and Liu Cishi felt a chill on his neck, and then fell straight down.
??Feng Lisheng told Xing Qi that Governor Liu might be the Prince's man. He was skeptical at first, but after meeting him just now and seeing the reaction of Governor Liu when he saw him as the "Prince", he was sure.
??The Hanzhong city government servants who followed were all stunned. The opponent's attack was too fast, and none of these people could react.
Xing Qi coldly glanced at Hanzhong Changshi, who was strong and self-possessed. How to do it!"
?? These words can also deceive ordinary people. Even if Governor Liu has committed a heinous crime and has his own Dali Temple in the Ministry of Punishment, how can he, the prince, come and kill him in person?
?? But after glancing at the black soldiers and horses behind Xing Qi, Sun Changshi kowtowed and knelt down without much hesitation. Regardless of whether the other party is really the prince or not, if he resists desperately, Liu Cishi will be his end. Simply surrendering may still have a chance. Besides, if the court pursues it in the future, he can say that the crown prince falsely preached the imperial decree, and he was deceived.
?? Xing Qi led his people into the city in a mighty manner. Mr. Qin was still a little bit stunned, they took down a city so easily without a single soldier?
??Xing Qi glanced at him: "Gu Zao said, if you are not sure, how dare you bring people to Beijing directly!"
??The head of the family looked at the magnificent houses around, and said eagerly: "What are you waiting for? I heard that Hanzhong City is rich, we..."
??Xing Qi smiled at him gently: "No, if we want to restore the country, we must not lose the hearts of the people."
?? After finishing speaking, he patted him on the shoulder, and casually drew a big cake: "When the capital is taken down, the world will belong to you and me. Why should the master be in a hurry?"
??Xing Qi left a group of people to block Hanzhong City, but secretly sent people to spread the news that Hanzhong had been massacred by rebels.
??50,000 soldiers and horses were dispatched, such a big movement, the news quickly spread back to Beijing.
?? Now that Jing and the emperor have moved to the West Courtyard to take care of their affairs, the crown prince is devoted to honoring the emperor and the empress, and there are still a few first-rank ministers acting temporarily in the government affairs of the court.
??Xu Chengxiang held the emergency report in his hand, and together with several other important ministers, hurried into the palace, but was stopped by the **** Li Gonggong:
?? "Your Majesty is not feeling well, please tell me that no one will be seen. Please ask the adults to help you deal with anything."
?? Several people glanced at each other, they were all veterans of the ups and downs of the officialdom, since His Majesty suddenly moved to the West Courtyard, they had already guessed that something might have happened to His Majesty?
??The upright Chu Yushi couldn't bear it first, and said in a cold voice: "There is an urgent matter outside, and I advise you not to help the tyrant!"
??Eunuch Li still said: "This is His Majesty's order."
??The Yushi of Chu still had to say something, but was held back by Prime Minister Xu who was at the side, and he cupped his hands in the direction of the main hall: "Since your Majesty is ill, I will take my leave first."
??After leaving the palace, Chu Yushi's face was obviously not changing. Prime Minister Xu sighed and said, "Since Eunuch Li said that, there is no way you can force your way in!"
In this era of supremacy of imperial power, the awe of the emperor is almost engraved in the bones, so even if you know what may happen to your majesty, as a courtier, you will never force yourself into the bedroom. Beheaded.
??Chu Yushi said anxiously: "Then what should we do now?"
?? "Let's go find the prince!"
??However, when a few people went to the East Palace, they learned that the crown prince had gone to Da Ci’en Temple in the suburbs of Beijing a day earlier, saying that half a month later would be the anniversary of the death of the late crown prince, and he wanted to pray for the late crown prince.
?? Several people looked at each other in blank dismay, not understanding what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd of the prince?
Before this, regarding the prince, several important ministers present felt that he was a gentleman as gentle as jade. Although he was not as talented as the previous prince, and his behavior was a bit gentle, he was also diligent and hardworking in business. It is not enough to be a famous master who created a prosperous world, but it is enough to be a king who defends the city.
??They all thought that after Jing and the emperor died, the prince would ascend the throne smoothly. Until Feng Shuo's identity was announced, they saw that Jing and Di wanted to make Feng Shuo the crown prince.
??After King Su had accidents one after another, Jing and Emperor's health was not good for a long time, but the prince became a filial son at this time, and they realized that maybe the prince was not as gentle and harmless as he appeared.
??However, as a good subject, one only needs to do well what the emperor ordered, and do practical things for the court. As for how the royal family fights? They shouldn't and are not qualified to manage, let alone stand in line. Anyway, in the end, regardless of whether the crown prince or Feng Shuo is in charge, they are considered royal orthodox. And both of them have good talents in all aspects.
?? Talking about the moment, Geng Shangshu was puzzled and said: "This urgent report said that the crown prince slaughtered Hanzhong City under the banner of revival of the former dynasty, and now he has left the land of Qin and is heading straight for the capital. This..."
??Of course, when they saw the emergency report, they only thought it was King Su's counterattack to the previous incident, or someone else wanted to muddy the water. After all, the prince has never left the capital, so how could he lead people to rebel?
?? It stands to reason that the prince should not avoid seeing him at this time. Could it be that he was really praying for the former prince? Thinking of how much the younger brother cared for the former prince when he was alive, several people hesitated again.
??Prime Minister Xu said: "Let's not care about these, Mr. Geng, you go to the Da Ci'en Temple to find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and I will meet the remnants of the previous dynasty in person!"
?? After all, regardless of whether the massacre of the city is true or not, the 50,000 soldiers and horses are the truth.
??…
??Da Ci’en Temple, after listening to the guard’s report, the crown prince didn’t raise his head, but still bowed his head and recited the scriptures devoutly. If he read it unknowingly, he would really think that he and the former crown prince are brothers!
?? and others retreated, Wu Ming, the personal eunuch, asked worriedly: "Your Highness really doesn't care about it?"
??The prince closed the scriptures, looked at the darkened sky, and a smile appeared on his face: "No hurry, wait until Mr. Qin and the others slaughter a few more cities?"
?? Feng Lisheng can be completely nailed to death only when the matter is brought to the maximum and the public resentment boils over. When Prime Minister Xu and the others can't hold back the fight and both lose, he will show up again. At that time, he won the hearts of the people, and he can pin all the things he has done on Feng Lisheng's head.
?? "Withdraw all the people who are staring at Mr. Qin, leaving only a few inconspicuous ones." At this time, he must pluck himself clean.
??Wu Ming looked at the blue and black under his eyes, and advised: "Master, you haven't closed your eyes for several days."
??The prince stood up and said, "Go to sleep alone." For the sake of caution, he added: "Now is a critical period, let the following hidden guards take half of it back."
??He thought he was sure of winning this time, but a day later, when he heard the news that his subordinates had fled desperately and reported back, he almost fainted out of breath:
?? "What did you say? Mr. Qin and the others didn't massacre the city in the name of King Su, the leader was Gu!"
How can it be? Could it be that there is an inner ghost on his side? Feng Lisheng found out about the plan, and the other party is planning to use it!
?? No, Mr. Qin and those who stayed in Xianyang County would not betray him. Thinking of what his subordinates mentioned was the team led by the prince, his face turned pale, and he suddenly thought of Xing Qi!
??If it is really him, then...
??The prince clenched his fists, restraining himself to calm down.
?? Don’t panic, maybe it’s just a coincidence. After planning for so many years, Xing Qi is already dead, so he must not mess with himself...
??He pushed the door eagerly and walked out: "Get ready, where are those people now, they must be stopped before Prime Minister Xu waits for them to rush over."
??…
??However, in order to let Mr. Qin and others slaughter a few more cities in a short period of time, the prince tried his best to open the door of convenience, and Xing Qi and others did not go so smoothly. Coupled with his face, the local garrison who passed by would not dare to stop him even if he was really the prince.
??In just a few days, the speed reached the extreme, and when he was approaching Luodu, he met Xu Cheng and others who hurried over with the imperial soldiers and horses.
??The two sides confronted each other, and the atmosphere should have been tense, but Prime Minister Xu was stunned when he suddenly saw the young man sitting on the horse with the head in the head, because this man was exactly the same as the prince in terms of appearance and temperament.
??As the head of the hundred officials, he has also worked as a local official for many years, so he has acquired the ability to judge people. The person on the other side doesn't just look like the prince!
??These thoughts just passed quickly in his mind, and he said with a cold and majestic look on his face: "Who are you, dare to pretend to be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
??Xing Qi was also obviously stunned, looking at the black imperial imperial army behind him, he blurted out: "Why are you, Xing Qi and the others failed, it's impossible..."
?? Prime Minister Xu frowned at him, "Ask me again, who are you?"
Xing Qi's face was obviously not as calm as before, a trace of panic flashed quickly in his eyes, he secretly winked at Mr. Qin and others, and forced himself to calm down: "Why did Master Xu come here? How is the father? And the East Palace , you shouldn't all..."
?? realize what? He quickly stopped talking.
??Many guesses flashed through Xu Chengxiang's mind, and he said calmly: "The thief should not provoke you at will. Your Majesty is naturally in the palace. The prince has gone to the Da Ci'en Temple. The court has been very stable recently!"
??Xing Qi's complexion changed completely when he heard the words, and he almost fell off his horse: "What are you talking about, Xing Qi... No... The prince went to Da Ci'en Temple! He didn't act according to plan... How dare he!"
??Mr. Qin was stunned when he saw his master's reaction!
??However, from these few sentences, he guessed that the master's substitute in Beijing had a different heart, and instead of rebelling according to the order, he wanted to completely replace the master and become the prince.
??Mr. Qin didn't have any doubts at this time. They, the prince's confidantes, vaguely knew that the prince had a very useful substitute, who seemed to be called Xing Qi!
Prime Minister Xu sneered, as if he had seen through their purpose: "Your Excellency is not trying to say that you are the real prince, but the one in Da Ci'en Temple is a fake! It is your substitute who stayed in the capital. You conspired to rebel, and That substitute wants to replace you as the real prince!"
?? After finishing speaking, without waiting for the young man on the other side to react, he shouted loudly: "Bold thief, how dare you slander my Da Xia prince, come here, let me take down this thief pretending to be the prince!"
When Xing Qi heard this, he didn't care to panic for a moment, and said angrily: "Who dares to look at you, tell you, Gu Mingming is the real prince, and now the one who stays in Beijing is just a substitute that Gu found!" No lie.
??Prime Minister Xu waved his hand calmly, and the imperial guards coming behind him stopped. He sneered and approached a few steps: "Oh, how can you prove that you are the real prince?"
??Xing Qi was obviously irritated by his words, so he suppressed his temper and said naturally: "Gu is the prince, why do you need to prove it!"
??At this moment, there was a sound of horseshoes approaching in the distance, and a gentle and pleasant male voice came from next to my ear: "What's the matter, Mr. Xu, what are you..."
??When the visitor approached and saw Xing Qi sitting high on the horseback, he was stunned: "You..."
?? Everyone at the scene looked at the prince who suddenly appeared, and then at Xing Qi who was opposite, and looked at each other for a while.
??How could there be two people who are so similar? The two are exactly the same in appearance and expression, as if they are looking in a mirror.
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