Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 53 Outbreak

Dark clouds overwhelmed the city, and the entire imperial capital entered the highest level of martial law overnight. Not only were all markets, shops, and industry clubs closed, hotels, inns, and restaurants were all closed, and all outsiders had to go to the local police station. To re-register, even the people of the imperial capital are not allowed to go to the streets, and must stay at home. The four gates have been closed, the Imperial Guard has entered a state of combat readiness, the Habayashi Army and Gendarmerie appeared on the street outside the Imperial Palace, and cooperated with the police and spies under the General Administration of Internal Affairs to search from house to house, which made people hide behind the gate through the crack of the gate. The people peeking inside were very upset. This was something new that had never happened in the past years. The Habayashi Army guarded the palace. How could they leave the palace and go on duty in the streets?

The army rushing back and forth on the streets made the citizens even more panicky. Even when the Taiping Rebellion Army approached the imperial capital two years ago, it never happened in such a state. It may be related to the fire in the palace the night before, but does the fire in the palace need the military to call out martial law? The gentry and nobles inquired about the news through various channels, but they couldn't even leave the door. How could they know this?

There is a side hall tens of meters away from Anfu Palace - Jixian Hall. It was originally a resting place for foreign ministers to wait for His Majesty the Emperor to receive them. A previous discussion of where government affairs lie.

Today's Jixian Hall is particularly solemn and solemn, which can be seen only from the number of soldiers on duty outside the hall. The Habayashi Army has three steps, one whistle, five steps and one post, and even many of the Habayashi Army at the officer level are standing far away.

No one is allowed to stand ten meters outside the hall. Even soldiers on duty cannot enter within ten meters. If something happens, they can only report first.

There were eight or nine people sitting miscellaneously in the hall, and the atmosphere was so gloomy that it seemed that the house was about to be trampled down. A thousand people sat there dumbly, but no one spoke, they just stared at the ground or the beams in silence.

"My lords, don't be silent like this. This matter can't be dragged on any longer. If it drags on, there will really be troubles. Someone set fire in the west gate of the palace yesterday. It can't be hidden from others. Now There has been such a big mess again, now is the time for you to decide. Mr. Chen and I cannot afford this responsibility.” The man who spoke was a middle-aged man, wearing an apricot-yellow military general’s robe, which showed that he had royal blood status. It is Situ Mingzhao, the commander of the Imperial Yulin Army, and he can be regarded as the royal clan of the same generation as His Majesty the Emperor, but he is separated by blood, but he has no problem with Situ Mingyue in terms of loyalty. The Lord Chen he is talking about is the inner court guard Chen Zifang, the general manager, and the two are responsible for all security affairs in the palace.

Although the two of them are deeply trusted by His Majesty the Emperor, they are beyond their control over major national affairs. As soon as they found out that His Majesty was still dead, they sealed off the scene and inspected the situation carefully. It was discovered that His Majesty did not die from an assassination, so after some discussion, the two agreed that the Imperial Forest Army and the inner court guards beheaded the assassin, but His Majesty had a heart attack and passed away without a sound. It's just that the two of them didn't dare to hide such a major event, and immediately reported it to Ning Yuanwang, the First Deputy Minister of the Imperial Administration, and Lu Wenfu, the Minister of the Interior. One person is the chief assistant in charge of the internal affairs of the empire. In name, both the inner court guards and the Habayashi Army are under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Internal Affairs.

After hearing the news, the two, who didn't even have time to wear court clothes, immediately felt the Anfu Palace, checked the situation on the spot in person, and carefully questioned the situation at that time. Lu Wenfu's sophistication caused Situ Mingzhao and Chen Zifang to fall into a difficult situation for a while. Fortunately, God rescued them. Several imperial physicians were invited from the Royal Hospital, and they all agreed that His Majesty died suddenly from mental and physical exhaustion. The commander of the Habayashi Army was relieved, and when he confirmed that no one on both sides was working as an imperial physician in the imperial hospital, both of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. After all, carrying such a burden on their backs was really unbearable psychologically.

However, the small bottle of medicine found on the body of the dead little **** brought some new changes to the matter. It is undoubtedly strange to have this kind of poison used for suicide in Jianghu, but this is not the time to delve into the matter. What is in front of you is the issue of the throne. This is the real big thing. If you are not careful, you will Cause earth-shattering changes.

"Master Ning, what do you think we should do now? His Majesty has passed away. I'm afraid this matter will not be kept secret for long, and we can't keep it hidden. If we let the outside world know, we haven't come up with countermeasures. There will be troubles, you are the Minister of Administration, and all the ministers will only follow you." Even the flattering words at this time can hardly make the first deputy minister of the General Administration of Administration stretch his eyebrows. At this time, everyone knows that I am the first deputy minister The minister is ready to let me stand out, but other good things have not thought of me? Ning Yuanwang didn't want to support this from the bottom of his heart, but the position was there, and he presided over the administrative affairs of the empire. Although Tian Yi was a cunning guy, he had to say what he said was unreasonable, and he couldn't decide who would sit on the throne and let him finance It's up to the Minister to decide.

"Everyone, Your Majesty passed away unfortunately due to overwork and exhaustion. I think that all of us are more or less psychologically prepared. After all, Your Majesty has been seriously ill several times. You share your worries, but let Your Majesty be so tired, I am really ashamed." Clearing his throat, Ning Yuanwang pondered his words with a wooden face: "It's just that the current situation in the empire cannot allow us to be sad. Your Majesty's funeral must be done. It was done together with the matter of the new emperor's ascension to the throne, and these two things are the same as knights, and everyone may be aware that the most important thing now is to select the new emperor."

"Yes." "Master Ning is right." "This is the most important thing, but it must be resolved immediately."

All the ministers echoed Ning Yuanwang's words, but no one dared to mention who should take up this important position.

"It's just that your majesty passed away suddenly without leaving a will. The matter of establishing a reserve has always been a private matter of the royal family. As foreign ministers, it is really difficult for us to intervene." Ning Yuanwang gently pushed the responsibility, "Master Situ is a member of the royal family and has always been with His Majesty, why don't we listen to Lord Situ's opinion first."

Situ Mingzhao's back suddenly sweated, and he secretly scolded Ning Yuanwang, this old fox, for actually putting a fire under his own buttocks. It was beyond redemption, and as a member of the royal family, it was impossible for him to have any thoughts, so why bother to wade into this muddy water?

"Lord Ning, you are joking. Situ Mingzhao is just a commander of the Habayashi Army. How can he speak such important things based on his qualifications? Although the matter of the throne is a private matter of the royal family, His Majesty once said that the royal family has no selfish affairs. My lord discusses this matter, I'll just wait and listen." Situ Mingzha pushed the topic aside in a few words.

"Lord Ning, this is not the time to shirk responsibility. Your Majesty has gone. The country cannot live without a king. We should discuss a way as soon as possible." Foreign Minister Saridan is also a veteran of the empire, but he His stance is always neutral and never involves other things, but he is quite popular in the imperial court.

"But everyone, Your Majesty has never left a will, nor has he established a prince, nor has he even clearly stated which highness should inherit the great treasure. How can we make a decision? This matter of establishing a king, does it mean that you will be established immediately?" Established? Could it be that you and I are enough to decide such a major event, once the courtiers criticize me, what can I say?" The Deputy Minister of Administration rolled his eyelids and said coldly: "At present, the princes are all in the imperial capital. If you are not careful, it will lead to swords pointing at disasters, so it is better to be cautious according to my own opinion."

"My lord Ning, it seems that the choice of the new emperor will not be made until His Majesty's funeral is done?" Lu Wenfu's heart sank~IndoMTL.com~ The first shoufu of a group of leaders would have such absurd idea, if so, I'm afraid there will be huge waves immediately. Could it be that His Majesty didn't reveal any intentions to him in the past two days, or did he really not know the stakes?

"It's not impossible. Your Majesty can't delay the funeral. Of course, the question of the new emperor is a matter of great importance to the rise and fall of the empire. Even Your Majesty has never made up his mind to establish a crown prince. At this time, it has to be decided between the few of us." It's just a word, it's too child's play. In my opinion, it's better to discuss with multiple parties and seek opinions from multiple parties before making a decision. In addition, although the royal family has no personal affairs, don't ask for the opinions of His Majesty the Empress and the Empress Dowager? You and I, a few foreign ministers, will decide arbitrarily?" Ning Yuanwang stared at the other party indifferently, secretly complacent in his heart, but on the surface he was just and righteous, with the appearance of the world being for the public.

"Lord Ning, have you considered that if the new emperor cannot be decided immediately, the news of His Majesty's death will cause so much unpredictable chaos, and the foreign enemy will watch you. The internal enemy is lying on your side, don't you? Have you considered the consequences in your eyes?" Lu Wenfu has completely cut off the idea of ​​this person's selfishness at this time, and this person clearly has ulterior motives, so he just said this, but this guy is worthy of the General Administration. An old thief of ten years, on the surface, his words are mainly public, and his words are impeccable.

"Lu Wenfu, as the Minister of the Interior, you don't want to stabilize the crisis, but you are here to make alarmist remarks. Do you really think that you can do whatever you want when His Majesty goes away? I had to report that you and your Majesty have been reprimanded by His Majesty the day before yesterday. How do you know that Qiu hooks up with each other and wants to do something wrong, do you think we are all blind?" Ning Yuan smiled sinisterly, but his eyes quickly passed Ji Lin, the minister of military affairs who had not said a word.