Chapter 1354: Each Has His Own Plans

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On the way back to the imperial city, Emperor Wen received an urgent report from the imperial city.

The navies from the three places all drove their warships to join Lao Liu?

The third brother was so angry that he vomited blood twice, and his situation was extremely critical.

In extraordinary times, the three regents had to take a series of extraordinary measures.

Now, martial law has been imposed inside and outside the entire imperial city.

Looking at the contents of the letter, Emperor Wen's face became extremely ugly.

Empress Xu was so anxious that her eyes were filled with tears and she wished she could return to the imperial city immediately.

"Mushun!"

Emperor Wen growled.

"The old slave is here!"

"Draft decree: In this extraordinary period, Gu Xiu, Tang Shu, and Xiao Wanchou are allowed to act as they see fit. Anyone who dares to cause chaos can be executed first and reported later!"

After Emperor Wen finished speaking, he ordered the carriage to stop and got off with heavy steps.

Just as Empress Xu was about to get off the carriage, Emperor Wen raised his hand to stop her.

With Zhou Dai's help, Emperor Wen came to the open space beside the official road and stood with his back to the crowd.

Seeing this, Zhou Dai quickly ordered someone to bring a small stool and helped Emperor Wen sit down.

The imperial guards surrounded Emperor Wen in three layers inside and outside to block the wind and protect his safety.

Emperor Wen sat there quietly, his expression changing constantly.

He definitely did not order the navy to surrender to Lao Liu now, and Lao Liu certainly would not instigate the navy to rebel at this time.

In this case, the naval commanders can only act on their own!

Moreover, the navies from the three places surrendered to Lao Liu at the same time, and it was obvious that they had already communicated with each other secretly.

Although he originally planned to leave the navy to Yun Zheng, the actions of these naval generals still gave rise to a murderous intent in his heart.

After a long time, Emperor Wen finally restrained his murderous intent.

He knew in his heart that the naval commander made this decision, on the one hand because Lao Liu's troops were indeed too powerful, and on the other hand because of the ancestral teachings passed down by him.

The navy wanted to "abandon darkness and join the light" and they also truly wanted to avenge the people of the three counties of Yuzhou.

Now, the biggest problem is how to deal with the third child.

From the perspective of an emperor, at this time, he should take advantage of the fact that the third brother is seriously ill to start eliminating his power, and let his cronies take charge of the government on the pretext of letting him recuperate.

After I return to the imperial city, I will find a suitable reason and start the process of deposing the crown prince.

If we consider the overall situation, we should give the third brother a chance to commit suicide.

But as a father, he still felt a little bit reluctant.

He knew that the third brother had killed the crown prince whom he had painstakingly trained for many years, as well as a group of wise ministers.

Logically speaking, he should have made the third brother pay with his life.

But the dead are dead, and no matter how heartless a father is, he would not want another son to die.

Moreover, since the third prince took the throne of the crown prince, apart from having some small thoughts, he has been very conscientious.

He did make some contributions to Daqian!

In fact, he had already arranged a way out for the third brother.

He was just waiting to depose the third brother from the position of crown prince before using this retreat route.

But now he was worried again.

When the third brother knew the truth, perhaps the escape route he had arranged would be of no use at all.

At this moment, Emperor Wen was caught in an unprecedented struggle.

His identity kept switching back and forth between emperor and father.

Humans are not plants or trees, so how can we be heartless?

Emperor Wen slowly closed his eyes, struggling between his conscience and his desires in his mind.

Suddenly, he remembered the scene before the late emperor's death.

It was also at that time that the late emperor told him that, in fact, the late emperor knew many things.

But the late emperor had no choice.

The palms and backs of your hands are all made of flesh!

"Father, I finally understand how difficult it was for you back then..."

Emperor Wen said silently in his heart, two lines of turbid tears sliding down from the corners of his eyes.

After a long time, Emperor Wen suddenly opened his eyes, and his originally hesitant look suddenly became firm.

That's it!

It depends on his own luck!

I am destined not to be a good father in this life!

Then try your best to be a good emperor!

I have already let my brothers and children and grandchildren down.

We can’t let down the people of this world anymore!

"call……"

Emperor Wen exhaled a breath of foul air and slowly stood up...

……

Jingyang Mansion.

Yun Zheng was also a little confused when he received the news that the navy was coming to join him.

What is this scenario?

My father has decided to depose the Crown Prince at the end of February. It is definitely impossible for him to order the navy to come and join me at this time!

I didn't try to incite the navy to rebel!

So, this is the naval forces of the three places acting on their own initiative?

Depend on!

Do you really want to end this big game?

The navies from the three places all came here at once. I’m afraid Xinjin can’t accommodate so many warships, right?

This... isn't this just causing trouble for no reason?

But since everyone else has come to seek refuge, he can’t just chase them away, right?

Your uncle!

Yun Zheng was speechless for a while, and began to think about how to accommodate the naval forces from the three places who came to seek refuge.

Even if we expand the port now, it's too late!

never mind!

First let them find a suitable place to temporarily dock the warships, and then send someone to deliver some supplies to them.

Having made up his mind, Yun Zheng immediately returned to his study and wrote a letter to Chen Bu.

As soon as Yun Zheng finished writing the letter, Ye Zi came to him with a secret letter from the imperial city, "This is a letter sent by Yan Li."

Strict etiquette?

He sent me a message at this time. Was it because something happened in the imperial city?

Yun Zheng took the letter and opened it.

Seeing the contents of the letter, Yun Zheng couldn't help but smile helplessly.

"The third brother seems to be dying..."

Yun Zheng handed the letter to Ye Zi.

Yan Li said in the letter that the third brother was so angry that he vomited blood and had been in a coma for several days because the navies from three places went to Shuobei at the same time.

However, he didn't know the specific situation of the third brother.

Now, the imperial physician, the Crown Princess and others were guarding Yun Li. Even a close attendant like him could not see Yun Li at all.

The reason why he judged that the third brother was dying was because he saw the Crown Princess hiding aside and secretly wiping tears several times.

Because of the third brother's incident, the imperial city is now undercurrent, and even the youngest eleventh prince is being closely "protected" by troops sent by Xiao Wanchou.

At the end of the letter, Yan Li also advised Yun Zheng not to act rashly.

At this time, he no longer needs to bear the reputation of treason.

As soon as the third prince passed away, the officials in the court would definitely recommend Emperor Wen to make him the crown prince.

By then, he will be able to sit on the throne of crown prince openly.

After reading Yan Li's secret letter, Ye Zi couldn't help but smile: "Yan Li is really thoughtful!"

Unfortunately, he didn't know that Yun Zheng had never thought of rebelling.

At this time, why is Yun Zheng still rebelling?

"Ugh……"

Yun Zheng sighed softly: "I wanted to kill the third brother before, but now I suddenly heard that the third brother is going to die. Not only am I not happy, but I have an indescribable feeling."

He didn't know whether these could be considered crocodile tears.

"That's because he no longer poses a threat to you."

Ye Zi smiled: "Or rather, you no longer consider him as your opponent."

Is it like this?

Yunzheng thought secretly.

Maybe!

However, it would be better if the third brother died of anger!

The death of the third brother can be considered as revenge for Miaoyin's family.

It also saves him from having to do it himself!

So be it!