Chapter 220 The one who ascended the throne was actually the second prince

The news from the Black Ice Platform was that Kyoto had undergone a huge change, the old emperor had an accident, the second prince Xiao Jiyun had ascended the throne, and the crown prince and the fifth prince Xiao Tianyu had fled Kyoto and were nowhere to be found.

When the adults saw the news, they were horrified.

Although they were far away in Sanhe, they knew the situation in the court very well.

After the failure of the second prince's attempt to kill Xiao Tingxuan, the emperor was dissatisfied.

Later, although the emperor did not impose any major punishment on Xiao Jiyun, his favor towards Xiao Jiyun was gradually reduced.

Compared with the crown prince and the fifth prince Xiao Tianyu, Xiao Jiyun had little chance at all.

Everyone was guessing that the supreme position would eventually go to one of the two, the crown prince or the fifth prince.

Unexpectedly, they all guessed wrong, and in the end it was Xiao Jiyun who took the supreme position, which was beyond everyone's expectations.

Regarding the current situation, Xiao Tingxuan asked: "My Lords, what do you think about this matter?"

"Your Highness, the current situation has little impact on us. Some people are more anxious than us. Right now, we need to clarify a few issues."

He Zhongjin stood up and told Xiao Tingxuan their views. This was the conclusion he reached after discussing with the Lords.

Xiao Tingxuan nodded and said, "Please speak, Lord He."

"The first question is that we need to find out how His Majesty died. This matter is very critical."

He Zhongjin said their first question.

As far as they know, the emperor was in good health before and was not very old. Logically, he should not die so early, at least for a few years.

But why did the emperor suddenly get into trouble without any signs? There must be a big problem.

Therefore, how the emperor died and whether he was framed must be clarified.

Of course, it's okay if it's not clear, but it must be made known to the whole world that the emperor was killed by Xiao Jiyun, so that Xiao Tingxuan has an excuse to attack.

"I will send someone to investigate this matter."

Xiao Tingxuan agreed with what He Zhongjin said. Even if He Zhongjin didn't say it, Xiao Tingxuan would send someone to do it.

Xiao Tingxuan even had the answer in his mind. The sudden death of the emperor must be related to Xiao Jiyun, because Xiao Jiyun is the most suspicious, who makes him the biggest beneficiary.

Even if Xiao Jiyun didn't do it, everyone would put the dirty water on Xiao Jiyun.

Seeing that Xiao Tingxuan agreed with the first question they said, He Zhongjin continued: "The second question is that we need to find out where the prince and the fifth prince went."

The prince is the eldest son, and those who can become the queen must have extraordinary relationships behind them.

The fact is that the queen's family is a noble family in the north of the Great Zhou, and the power behind the prince is them.

The noble families in the north of the Great Zhou are as powerful as the royal family. The reason why the emperor made the prince's mother the queen was to appease the noble families in the north.

Now that the emperor has passed away and Xiao Jiyun has taken the throne, it goes without saying that the prince will naturally return to the north. Only with the help of the power of the northern family can the prince regain the throne.

If this is the case for the prince, then the fifth prince Xiao Tianyu is the same.

Xiao Tianyu's mother's family is from the Jiangnan family, and its strength is no less than that of the northern family.

However, Jiangnan is a wealthy place, and after settling for a long time, it is a little less bloody than the north.

Xiao Tianyu fled from Kyoto and naturally returned to Jiangnan. Presumably, these Jiangnan families are willing to help Xiao Tianyu seize the throne.

Of course, this is just the speculation of the adults. Whether it is true or not, we still need to send someone to inquire.

Xiao Tingxuan nodded again and agreed with He Zhongjin's statement.

Although the Great Zhou Dynasty is not big, it is also very complicated internally.

When he ascends to that position, Xiao Tingxuan vowed to clean up these families.

After that, He Zhongjin continued to tell Xiao Tingxuan their third opinion.

Xiao Tingxuan only needs to reorganize the troops now, and there is no need to send troops to attack Xiao Jiyun immediately.

At this time, the ones who should be more anxious than Xiao Tingxuan should be the prince and Xiao Tianyu.

Xiao Jiyun was able to kill the emperor and turned the tables from the prince and Xiao Tianyu, which shows that Xiao Jiyun has great means and must have the help of forces behind him.

And the forces that helped Xiao Jiyun are not small, so it is not good for Xiao Tingxuan to come forward rashly at this time.

It is better to let the prince and Xiao Tianyu rely on the power of the family to fight Xiao Jiyun and see what the forces behind Xiao Jiyun are like. It will not be too late for Xiao Tingxuan to take action at that time.

No matter what the outcome is, Xiao Tingxuan will not lose.

Unless the prince and Xiao Tianyu voluntarily give up this position, then Xiao Tingxuan can't sit back and enjoy the benefits of being a fisherman.

But this is impossible. Even if the prince and Xiao Tianyu die, they will not give up fighting for this position.

Because the current situation is that it is either you die or I die, and they can't not fight for it.

After getting the opinions of the adults, Xiao Tingxuan handed these matters over to Heibingtai, asking them to find out the news.

Then, Xiao Tingxuan summoned three generals in the army.

These three generals were promoted by Xiao Tingxuan. Each general had the cultivation of a master and commanded an army of 100,000.

Xiao Tingxuan gave the three people an order to put the 300,000 troops into a state of first-level alert and wait for his orders at any time.

Anyone who dared to slack off would be killed without mercy.

After receiving Xiao Tingxuan's order, the three people did not ask the reason and immediately went down to prepare.

Soldiers take obedience to orders as their first duty.

Besides, even if Xiao Tingxuan didn't say it, couldn't the three of them guess it?

The 300,000 troops were all on alert. Such a big thing, and then thinking about Xiao Tingxuan's identity, it was easy to guess.

After giving orders to the three people, Xiao Tingxuan called Li Nanchun again.

Xiao Tingxuan said to Li Nanchun: "Uncle, I'll leave the logistics of the army to you."

There is a saying that goes, "The army has not moved yet, but the food and grass must go first."

If you want to support the 300,000 troops to fight, logistics is definitely a difficult job.

Therefore, Xiao Tingxuan entrusted the logistics to Li Nanchun. He was at ease with his family.

"Your Highness, don't worry, I will not fail my mission."

Li Nanchun said loudly and assured Xiao Tingxuan.

After five years, this opportunity has finally come. Do you think he can't be excited?

It is no exaggeration to say that Li Nanchun is more excited than Xiao Tingxuan himself.

Therefore, even if Xiao Tingxuan didn't say it, Li Nanchun would do this well.

"Well, thank you, uncle."

Xiao Tingxuan personally sent Li Nanchun out.

The last thing left was the last thing, which was also the thing Xiao Tingxuan was most worried about.

Xiao Tingxuan personally visited Mu Fei.

"I'll leave this matter to you, sir."

Xiao Tingxuan bowed deeply to Mu Fei.

Xiao Tingxuan needed Mu Fei to help him do one thing, that is, to go to Kyoto to bring his mother, Li Jingxue, back to Sanhe.

If possible, also rescue Xiao Tianyu's mother.

Although Xiao Tianyu and him were destined to be enemies, they were once good brothers.

What's more, Xiao Tianyu's mother once loved him very much, and if she could take him away, she would take him away. If she couldn't, Xiao Tingxuan could only say that he tried his best.