Chapter 797: Get rid of the third prince

On the ninth day of the seventh month of the fourth year of Yonghe, all the civil and military officials in the court sat in sedans and appeared at the gate of Donghua City. The nearby streets were already blocked. In fact, not only officials came, but also gentry and many people. Everyone stretched their necks together, and it seemed that they had already had a tacit understanding and drove over by car.

There are also many people leaning behind the railings of the buildings along the way, and many people are eager to see and discuss.

"Why has the King of Pingxi set out on his expedition today? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"

"It may be that the prince of the regent will send him out of the city in person. This trip is related to the safety of our Song Dynasty. Unless the King of Pingxi cannot be the pillar of the sky."

Someone sighed and said, "It is good if the navy saves the Khitan. If it wins, it will be good. If it is defeated, I don't know what the situation will be. If the skin is gone, where will the hair be attached? Now the Song and Liao people are dead. I heard that once the Jurchens take down Qijin Mansion, they can drive the city of Bianjing. At that time, it will be a natural disaster."

When it comes to the current situation, everyone seems worried. Many wealthy families can leave, and those who are left are either unwilling to leave their hometowns or ordinary people. The city is in its own place, and the city is destroyed and the people are destroyed. This sense of urgency that the storm is about to come has made everyone feel a little breathless.

Nowadays, the entire Bianjing, and even Hebei, all hope is placed on the King of Pingxi. King of Pingxi Yunwen and Wu, and the imperial decree has sentenced to suppress the bandits, killed pirates, defeated the Western Xia, and defeated the Jurchen cavalry. Who else can talk about fighting with the Jurchens in this world except him?

So no matter whether he hated him in the past or was dissatisfied with him, now he can't help but think about the good things of King Pingxi. There are no heroes in the world, and most of the great scholars in the court are talking big and telling the country. His Majesty is far away in Quanzhou and is unwilling to go to the national crisis. Although the prince is a state-controller, he is still young and ignorant. Of course, he needs an iron-fisted figure to deal with this situation.

Although the guy, Pingxi King, is a bit stupid and does nothing but a consequence, he is tough and responsible. Such a vicious spirit was scary in the past, but now he has a little closeness. Even if he is Lengzi, he is still Lengzi of the Song Dynasty. At least in the face of national crisis, he can still be used as a door god and give people hope.

The public has always had a good evaluation of Shen Ao, so this time it has been clamoring for him as usual. It is the clear discussion that he usually doesn’t deal with Shen Ao, and his words are much more relaxed at this time. In the past, who said a good word from Pingxi King was that he had no character and flattery. Now there are more and more people who say good things.

Yesterday, His Highness the Crown Prince had issued an edict, intending to command the King of Pingxi to supervise the naval army and rescue the Liao Kingdom. The news also came from the Pingxi Palace. Due to the hasty incident, the three major navy troops had gathered in Penglai Port. His Highness the King of Pingxi was about to set off early this morning to meet with the navy.

The news came out. Just after dawn, the entire Bianjing was almost empty, and it rushed to the Donghua Gate. Whether it was the person who hated or supported this, today they were surprisingly maintaining a mood, that is, they hope that His Highness Xiwang will win a great victory and establish unparalleled achievements.

But now it is time for Chen, and there is no movement on the side of King Pingxi, nor has he seen the car guarded by the lieutenant. This makes people secretly speculate in their hearts. Some people think that the crown prince is going to see him off personally, some people think that King Pingxi is going to say goodbye to his family, and some people think that King Pingxi is in good health.

In this Bianjing City, only a few people knew that Chen Ao had actually overslept. After the sun was on the verge of three o'clock, Chen Ao slowly got up, changed his clothes, and washed his head was still drowsy. At this moment, Chen Ji rushed over. Chen Ao and Chen Ji chatted in the study for half an hour before Chen Ji came out with a heavy face. Chen Ao said to him with a smile: "Mr. Chen, there will be a time for the Bianjing City to be entrusted to the teacher."

Chen Ji shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Take care for your highness."

Chen Ao went out of the door, turned over the horse that had been prepared, and led hundreds of lieutenants all the way toward Donghuamen.

When I arrived at Donghua Gate and saw the crowded scene, countless people shouted: "You are down!"

Chen Ao was startled. The crowded figure that was crowded with people, and the dense figure that could not be seen at the end was absolutely shocking. He couldn't help but hold the horse and slow down the horse. The captains behind him also became alert and couldn't help but put their hands on the knife.

Zhou Heng immediately took a step forward and whispered: "Your Highness, have you owe anyone money?"

Chen Ao knew what he wanted to say, cheered up and said, "Don't talk nonsense."

The crowd began to gather, and many people shouted: "Your Highness, you will be successful!"

The officers of Jingzhao Prefecture and Chengmen Division were already sweating profusely. Even the palace vanguards were transferred in groups, and finally a road was cleared.

Amid the thousands of cheers, Chen Ao shrugged and said, "It's so much pressure."

In fact, some of these people who were giving away were suspicious and wondered, why didn't the Crown Prince come? The King of Pingxi fought for the country and wanted to wear a body for four or five days. Isn't this all for the sect of the Song Dynasty? The prince of the state was supposed to come out to send him off, but now there is no movement at all, which is really heartbreaking.

When Chen Ao arrived at the door, the officials gathered around him. The crowd began to hold their breath, as if they wanted to hear what Chen Ao said.

Yang Zhen, the leader, saluted Chen Ao first, said a few auspicious words, and then said: "Your Highness is about to go to the Northern Expedition, but what do you have to explain?"

Chen Ao knew that his words and deeds here would be spread all over the world in only three days and were recorded in history. He couldn't help but think in his heart that if he didn't say it at this time, how could there be such a good opportunity in the future? He coughed and hesitated for a moment before he said seriously: "To join the army for the country is nothing more than death. If he dies, he will die. Why are you afraid of? I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid that after my death, the palace will not be cared for."

After saying that, he turned over and shouted, and left in the dust.

These words immediately spread with the raised horse hooves. The words in front were naturally bold, but what did the words in the back mean? Many people couldn't help but chewing. As King Pingxi, the holy family was rich, and they were afraid that after they died, the palace would not be cared for. It would be a bit ridiculous.

But soon, someone explained that the palace did not refer to the emperor, but the prince. Now the prince is in charge of the country and says that the palace is not bad. Could it be that the prince made small moves secretly because he was not in harmony with the King Pingxi?

Many people couldn't help but feel heartbroken. The impression of this prince was extremely poor. One was the prince who embarked on a journey to save the people from water and fire. Behind it was a scheming prince. At this point, the prince was still venting his personal grievances. Otherwise, why did King Pingxi say such words?

"Your Highness the Crown Prince may not be generous. Today, if you don't send him off, you may have used some other means behind the scenes."

Rumors spread and the discussion was raging. When many people mentioned the prince of the reign, their tone was a bit cold.

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Eastern Palace.

When Chen Ao left the city, Li Bangyan also arrived at the East Palace. There was no fear on his face, but more of a throbbing that was difficult to hide.

Zhao Huan was silent. Since he made this decision, he has been tossing and turning for several consecutive days. Not only is he afraid of the leak, but he is more worried.

When Zhao Heng saw Li Bangyan coming, he cheered up and said, "Have you heard that Chen Ao is at the gate of the city?"

Li Bangyan smiled bitterly and said, "I heard it."

"Hmph!" Zhao Heng's face was so angry that his face flushed: "What does he mean? The palace is not sympathetic. Now the whole of Bianjing is talking about the coldness of the palace. Besides..." Zhao Heng's face changed and he said slowly: "Can the surname Chen discover something? Li Sheren, that Liu Wenjing must be reliable, right?"

Chen Ao suddenly said something, and Zhao Huan could not help but feel guilty. The unwillingness in the palace can be said to be afraid that the prince would settle the score in the future, or it can be said to be afraid that the prince would take advantage of his efforts in front of him. Could this be the black gun had been discovered by Chen Ao? What Zhao Huan was most worried about was that. Once the matter was leaked, the consequences caused were definitely not something he could afford. Li Bangyan was not Cheng Jiang after all, and Zhao Huan always felt that Li Bangyan had his own plans.

Li Bangyan said seriously: "Your Highness, don't worry, Liu Wenjing will never disclose the news. I dare to protect my life. Besides, Liu Wenjing left the capital the day before yesterday and went to Qijin Mansion. If something really leaked, the King of Pingxi would have been making trouble long ago. Why do you have to say something sarcastic here? According to my opinion, the King of Pingxi's words are purely to take the opportunity to slander the prince, and you don't have to pay attention to it."

After hearing Li Bangyan's explanation, Zhao Huan's expression calmed down a little, and sighed: "It's good, this is good, Li Sheren, for the sake of the dike, will this palace make preparations in advance? If Chen Ao died in the battlefield, it would be fine. At that time, I will act and give him a good funeral and give him a pension. But if he, the defeated general, escapes, he will naturally be punished."

Li Bangyan was amused and thought that Zhao Heng was really confused. What preparations should be made in addition to waiting? The more you prepare, the easier it is for people to see the clues.

Li Bangyan pondered for a while before saying, "Your Highness, the most urgent task at the moment is not to care about the success or failure of the navy. There is another person that Your Highness has to beware of."

Zhao Huan said in shock: "Who else?"

Li Bangyan said word by word: "The Third Prince!"

Zhao Kai...

Zhao Huan took a deep breath, and then his face became ferocious. In Zhao Heng's heart, these third brothers may not be much better than Chen Ao. They are also princes, and they are born with favorable treatment. However, the prince is not a person inside and outside. Zhao Kai is very talented and has both excellent calligraphy and painting, but Zhao Heng has mediocre qualifications and has never been favored by Zhao Ji. For decades, Zhao Huan has been living under the shadow of Zhao Kai. At this time, when he thought of these third brothers, Zhao Huan's face was a little unkind.

Zhao Huan said: "This third brother in my palace has been living in seclusion recently. Humph, I don't know what ideas are going on behind my back."

Li Bangyan said in a plain tone: "The third prince can't stay."

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Chapter completed!