[One: It's easy to force Yongxing to abdicate, but it won't be easy to maintain stability in the future.]
Huaiqing expressed her opinion through a private message.
[You're a bumpkin, you can't catch my joke. You should reply with 'I'm just waiting for the right opportunity' …] Xu Qi'an mocked her in his heart out of habit.
[Three: Your Highness is right. Your Highness is experienced. Do you have any suggestions?]
Forcing Yongxing to abdicate was easy. He even dared to kill the Emperor, let alone force Yongxing to abdicate.
The difficult part was how to stabilize the situation and make the officials in the Imperial Court accept this and be willing to maintain the Imperial Court's operations and support him, Xu Qi'an.
[One: We have to stabilize the officials first. I've already contacted the subordinates left behind by Duke Wei in private to make sure nothing goes wrong.]
After Xu Qi 'an finished reading the message, he recalled the negotiation process that Huai Qing had just described. His heart skipped a beat.
No wonder the Wei Faction was unusually silent and indifferent towards the outcome of the negotiation. It turned out that they had already secretly planned a rebellion through Qi.
"Liu Hong, Zhang Xingying, and the Minister of War are sly old foxes. Huaiqing was able to suppress them and make them work for her. She's really good at manipulating people." Xu Qi'an replied.
[Duke Wei's subordinates alone won't be able to stabilize the Imperial Court.]
[One: That's right. That's why I hope that you can convince Wang Shoufu to unite the Royal and Wei Factions to stabilize the Imperial Court. The remaining factions will make their own decisions based on the situation.
[Xu Ningyan, have you looked for Wang Shoufu?]
[Three: Ah, I've been focusing on cultivation recently and forgot about this.]
[Dual Cultivation is also cultivation …] He mumbled. With that in mind, he held the Orb of the Earth in one hand and held onto Mu Nanzi's soft buttocks with the other to lift her up so that she wouldn't slide down.
The Flower Goddess, who was nearing her forties, let out a moan and lay on his shoulder, half-asleep.
There was a flow of Qi circulating in her meridians. It was warm and made him sleepy.
This was the reason why Xu Qi'an took a cold bath in the middle of winter to cool down both of them.
Cultivation? "Your cultivation has reached a bottleneck a long time ago. If you don't pull out the Devil-Sealing Nail, how can you cultivate …" Huaiqing frowned, feeling that Xu Qi 'an was lying to her.
[Three: I will be responsible for this matter.]
Based on his understanding of Wang Zhenwen and his judgment of the current situation, Wang Zhenwen would definitely choose to cooperate with him.
First of all, Wang Zhenwen was a scholar. If there was a plan that could save the country and had a high chance of success, he would definitely choose to take the risk and give it a try.
Secondly, the young lady of the Wang family was engaged to Erlang. An accomplice of in-laws was much more reliable than a simple ally.
After receiving Xu Qi'an's affirmation, Huaiqing heaved a sigh of relief and didn't ask any more questions, just like how Xu Qi'an didn't ask her how to deal with the old fox of the Wei Party who accompanied her in her rebellion.
This was a trust in the abilities of both sides.
[One: Next is the issue of military strength. After the operation, I will seize the palace gate as soon as possible and force Yongxing to abdicate. When the dust settles, you don't have to worry about the Imperial Guards.]
The five battalions of the Imperial Guards were only loyal to the Emperor and would only listen to the Emperor's orders.
Even if Huaiqing was all-powerful, it was impossible for her to incite all the commanders of the Imperial Guards. It was already incredible that she could incite a small number of them.
However, although it was difficult to incite the Imperial Guards, it was much easier to rope in the Twelve Guards of the capital.
As long as there was Xu Qi'an, the stabilizing force, Huaiqing was confident that she could occupy the palace in a short period of time.
[Three: What about the attitude of the royal family?]
[One: The royal family can't wait to drag Yongxing off the throne and make them admit that the Yunzhou bloodline is the legitimate one. This is more unacceptable than killing them.]
After finalizing the details, Huaiqing said worriedly,
[Even if the court is stabilized, when the rebel army of Yunzhou finishes resting, Yongzhou still can't be defended. Ning Yan, do you have any ideas?]
Huai Qing prided herself on being intelligent and good at scheming, but she had pondered over the matter of catching up to Transcendents for a long time. She had considered roping in allies, such as the Gu Tribe or the Southern Goblin, but they were either restrained or unable to leave.
It was difficult for them to help Daibun.
[Three: To be honest, Your Highness, I have pulled out the last Magic Sealing Nail and advanced to the second grade.]
After a long silence, Huaiqing sent a message.
[You, how did you do it?]
She couldn't use words to describe her feelings at the moment. Joy fell from the sky, confusion … Her emotions were very complicated, but one thing was certain, and that was, she felt a sense of relief as if there was a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel.
She was like a traveler who was lost in the thick fog and finally got rid of the layers of fog.
[Three: I can reveal a little to Your Highness, but you must keep it a secret.]
Huaiqing was refreshed and said,
[Go ahead.]
[Three: The one who pulled out the Magic Sealing Nail for me is Number Eight, he is Azuro.]
Huaiqing stared at the message in a daze and almost dropped the small jade mirror.
Number Eight is Azuro? Yes, Number Eight has been in closed-door training, and Azuro returned recently. After Azuro returned, Jinlian Taoist priest came out of closed-door training. Not long after, he said that Number Eight came out of closed-door training. The timing matched … Huaiqing was pleasantly surprised and annoyed at the same time.
She was too careless and didn't connect Number Eight with Azuro.
"If Number Eight is Azuro, he not only helped Xu Qi'an to advance to the second grade, but he is also a member of the Heaven & Earth Society and an ally. Daibun has two Warrior who are famous for their combat power. With the hidden piece of Jinlian Taoist priest, he has revitalized the whole situation. Amazing …"
As a schemer, she believed that Jinlian Taoist priest was definitely a first-class chess player in the world, even though he was not obvious.
The most exquisite moves of a real chess player were often not the short-term high-level operations, but the moves that were not hot, but had thousands of miles of potential.
In this regard, Huaiqing had a list in her mind. The Supervisor was undoubtedly at the top of the list, and the second and third place were Wei Yuan and Xu Pingfeng.
Now there were two more. One was a first generation who could still make Supervisor suffer a great loss after his death for 500 years. He was at the top of the list like the Supervisor. Jinlian Taoist priest was at the same level as Xu Pingfeng.
Then, Xu Qi'an explained to her how Azuro cultivated the Three Pure Ones with One Breath and used his split incarnation as "coordinates" to fight against the Buddhism's "Four Elements of Emptiness" spell.
Huaiqing had no more doubts. No, she still had one more doubt.
[Why did Ning Yan tell me this alone?]
But he hid it from other members of the Heaven & Earth Society.
Because you're the only one who hasn't died in the society, so it's not a big problem whether I tell you or not … Xu Qi'an sent a message to explain.
[After all, this matter requires Azuro's own permission. It's not convenient for me to reveal the secrets of others. But for His Highness, I've always been sincere and will tell you everything I know.]
In the afternoon, in the study of Huaiqing's mansion, Huaiqing sat by the table and wrote with her hand: [I almost believed it …]
She did not send this message. She erased it with her fingertip and typed again.
[It's because they all ridiculed Azuro in the group …]
After thinking for a while, she erased it again.
Finally, she sent a message in a serious manner.
[I understand.]
[Three: Your Highness, the last question …]
…
Celestial Commissioner.
Xu Qi'an stood up from the bathtub and put his hands on Mu Nanzi's buttocks. She subconsciously wrapped her legs around his strong waist and wrapped her arms around his neck. She tilted her head and rested it on Xu Qi'an's shoulder.
The skin color of the two was white and translucent, and the other was bronze. The visual impact was very strong.
He gently put Mu Nanzi on the bed and took back the handle that he granted to her.
The Flower God grunted in her sleep. Her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed.
"This woman is stronger than any aphrodisiac …" Xu Qi 'an reluctantly covered her with the quilt. He then picked up the bracelet that was left on the floor and put it back on her snow-white wrist.
In this way, the Flower God turned from the strongest aphrodisiac in the world to an auntie who could calm people's hearts.
Then, Xu Qi'an took out the Taiping Saber, put it on the table, and said,
"Look after your mistress. No one is allowed to come in. Do you understand?"
The Taiping Saber buzzed and conveyed the idea that it understood.
The Taiping Saber had grown up, and ordinary fourth-class masters were like lambs waiting to be slaughtered in front of it.
Xu Qi'an opened the door and left. He gently scratched the door with his finger and smeared a paralyzing poison on it.
…
In the Prince's Mansion.
Wang Zhenwen had just sent someone to send Qian Qingshu away. Not long after, the butler came in quietly and reported from the outer room,
"Master, Xu Yinluo is here."
Wang Zhenwen, who was already a little tired, was refreshed and hurriedly said,
"Quick, invite him in."
The butler left. After a while, the bedroom door was pushed open, and Wang Zhenwen saw a tall and handsome young man in a green robe walk in.
Seeing the green robe outside the curtain, Wang Zhenwen was in a trance. When he saw Xu Qi'an's face clearly, he sighed with emotion and regret.
"At that moment, I almost thought that Wei Yuan was back."
Wang Zhenwen looked at the young man who came in and said with a smile.
"What's the matter with the Grand Secretary's illness?"
Xu Qi'an walked to the bedside, held Wang Zhenwen's wrist, and felt his pulse. At the same time, he listened.
"This …" He frowned. Wang Zhenwen's body was like a machine that had reached the age of retirement. All the parts were seriously aging.
"Even the Celestial Beings have five declines, let alone an ordinary person like me."
Wang Zhenwen smiled nonchalantly.
"The Warlock of the Celestial Commissioner said that if you rest in peace, you might be able to get a new lease on life. There is no other way. "
Xu Qi'an grunted and secretly transferred a few wisps of Qi to him to help him improve his blood circulation.
The Celestial Commissioner did have a lot of elixirs. There were many people who could revive the dead, and Renzong also had a lot of supreme-grade elixirs.
But the higher the grade of the elixir, the stronger the elixir contained. This was definitely not something that an ordinary person who had not cultivated could withstand.
Take the Blood Elixir for example. It contained exuberant vitality, but because its grade was too high, a fourth-grade powerhouse would definitely die if he consumed it.
Therefore, reviving a high-grade powerhouse might not be too difficult, but reviving a mortal without any foundation … Well, ever since Song Qing created the Human Body Refinement Technique, it was not too difficult.
As long as there was a nine-colored lotus seed that could transform all things, a mortal could also be reborn.
"I believe you have heard about the peace talks." Wang Zhenwen went straight to the point. He stared at Xu Qi'an, who was sitting by the bed.
"Tell me the truth. What are your plans?"
His eyes were burning, like a desperate man waiting for his last hope.
If I tell him that I can't do anything, the old Grand Secretary might not be able to live … At this moment, Xu Qi'an suddenly felt lucky that he had delayed his visit. If he had come to visit the old Grand Secretary after he finished his discussion with Huaiqing that day.
Then, a sentence of "I can't do anything" might have made this old man, who was struggling to hold on, disappear quietly.
Xu Qi'an's expression was solemn as he enunciated each word.
"I have entered the second grade."
Wang Zhenwen gripped the bedsheets tightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulging. He looked deeply at Xu Qi'an and suddenly laughed loudly.
His laughter was bold and carefree, sweeping away the gloom.
He could feel a strong sense of confidence from Xu Qi 'an.
He felt at ease.
Xu Qi'an sat silently, waiting for the old Grand Secretary to finish vomiting.
"What plans do you have?"
Wang Zhenwen slowly restrained his emotions and recovered his experienced and calm demeanor.
Xu Qi'an said bluntly.
"I want to change the emperor!"
Surprisingly, Wang Zhenwen's expression was calm. He was not surprised.
The old Grand Secretary sighed.
"Yong Xing is a conservative ruler. He cannot shoulder the shaky state. Even if he successfully resolved the peace talks this time, if there is a second or third unfavorable situation, he will still retreat.
"Sometimes, trouble from the rear is the most fatal. If the imperial court wants to compete with Yun Province, they must have a stable rear. "
After a pause, he looked at Xu Qi 'an and said,
"Who do you want?"
Xu Qi'an did not hesitate.
"Prince Yan."
Wang Shoufu heaved a sigh of relief.
"Good, that's good. Prince Yan is the legitimate son of Empress Dowager. It is only right for him to ascend the throne."
After the discussion, the old Grand Secretary grabbed the bell by the bedside and shook it.
The butler pushed the door open and entered.
Wang Zhenwen ordered.
"Invite Grand Secretary Qian, Minister Sun, Minister Zhao … and the others."
He reported six or seven names, all of which were the backbone of the Royal Faction.
Xu Qi'an stood up.
"I will take my leave."
…
King Li's Residence.
"Yong Xing is a fool!"
The old King Li heard the news and stood up shakily with the help of his walking stick. He slammed the table.
In the hall, there was a group of princes and princes.
"If rebels and traitors are the orthodox, then what are we? What are our ancestors? "King Yu said in a low voice.
"His Majesty is too afraid of trouble. What Yunzhou wants is money, grain, and land. Even if we refuse to give up, I don't believe that Jiyuan would really dare to leave the capital."
"He is the Emperor."
At this time, someone said in a low voice.
The princes and princes turned to look. The one who spoke was Prince Yan.
King Li glanced at him and said:
"Enough. Yun Province is using its power to oppress us. What can His Majesty do?"
He swept his gaze across the resentful faces of the Duke and Prince and said in a low voice,
"Now, we can only pretend to be polite and wait for the spring. As long as the imperial court can take a breather, everything can be discussed. As long as our bloodline stabilizes our position, we'll be black if we say they're black and white if we say they're white. "
Although he hated Yongxing Emperor, King Li decided to focus on the big picture and calm the emotions of the royal family.
The Emperor can make decisions in the affairs of the country, but the matter of the ancestors cannot be decided by the Emperor alone.
The Yongxing Emperor's decision was to push everyone's ancestors into injustice.
…
Three days later, the negotiation between Yun Province and the imperial court came to an end.
Regardless of the attitude of the middle and lower level officials, the people, and the students.
In everyone's view, the peace negotiation was already a done deal.
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