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Chapter 268
The 2 million troops of Zhenzhou joined the Zhenbei Army, which seemed to be the last straw that broke the camel's back. The reaction in the court was very large, even beyond Su Jingshan's imagination.
It was not Su Jingshan's fault for not considering it carefully. It was mainly because of the current situation in Xia State. The forces under the prince, or the power of the entire royal family, were not enough to fight against the northern border.
The royal family was still insisting, and several important officials in the court were also insisting. The rest of the people were not so determined in their hearts.
The palace was in a mess at the moment, and the ministers seemed to have not seen it and filed in.
On the steps under the dragon chair, the prince sat there in a daze. It was obvious that everything here was the prince's handiwork.
This was the court, but the prince made it like a vegetable market. The ministers were a little disappointed. How could such a magnanimity make a big difference?
But at this moment, no one spoke, and no one wanted to offend a madman who was about to explode.
"Your Highness..."
Everyone knew the news of Zhenzhou, and also knew the reason why the prince was angry.
"Prime Minister, my lords, I have something to announce."
"One week later, it will be a good day. I have decided to ascend the throne. Is there anyone who objects?"
The prince waved his hand to interrupt Yan Tianyu's words, raised his head and said these words.
The prince was also frustrated. He finally survived the old emperor and thought that his highlight moment had come, but he didn't expect that the second prince would stir up trouble and actually give him a biological father.
Although this matter was suppressed, it affected the prince's ascension to the throne, resulting in the fact that the new king of Xia Kingdom has not succeeded to the throne for so long after the death of the old emperor.
As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a master for a day. The throne of Xia Kingdom has been vacant for several months. In the eyes of the prince, this is the root of all the troubles.
Su Jingshan's betrayal made the prince determined to love whoever he wants. He has taken the throne himself. No matter who opposes, he can't stop the prince's butcher knife.
"Your Highness..."
"This old minister supports the decision of His Highness the Crown Prince."
Yan Tianyu knew very well that this was not the time to ascend the throne, and he did not want the Crown Prince to become the target of public criticism, but seeing the Crown Prince's determined eyes and the current situation, he compromised instantly.
It is actually not important whether he ascends the throne or not now. The key is whether he can keep the existing territory and then seek opportunities to expand his strength.
A throne is not important at all, and others will not compromise and give in just because the Crown Prince ascends the throne. This is not realistic at all.
However, for the Crown Prince, if he does not ascend the throne and become emperor again, I am afraid that he will never have such an opportunity in this life.
The step-by-step pressure from the North has made the Crown Prince feel desperate. Even if he fails in the end, the Crown Prince will leave his name in the history of the Great Xia Kingdom.
Leaving a name as an emperor, not as a Crown Prince, is the Crown Prince's obsession.
Yan Tianyu also instantly figured out the key, and knew that at this moment, the Crown Prince ascended the throne, except for the Second Prince, there was almost no resistance, and others would not care about him as an emperor at all.
It would be good to let the prince fulfill his wish. With no distractions, the court of Xia Kingdom would be united, and perhaps things could turn around.
Yan Tianyu was cunning and sly, and the others were naturally not stupid either. They soon figured it out, and no one stood up to oppose.
The prince saw that his goal had been achieved, so he calmed down and began to deal with business.
"Lord Lu Qing, you are responsible for the matter in Zhenzhou."
The prince did not give Lu Qing a chance to explain.
The purpose of sending Lu Qing to Zhenzhou was to keep an eye on Su Jingshan, but you ran back by yourself, and the court's 2 million troops were lost.
Someone must be responsible for this matter anyway, even if it is nominal, and someone must take responsibility, and this person must not be the prince.
"Your Highness, I have failed to do my duty and failed your Highness's entrustment. Please punish me."
Lu Qing is also a cunning and slippery person, so he will naturally not confront the prince.
"Your Highness, please make a decision early about the current situation in Zhenzhou. I suggest that you send people to contact the generals in the army, many of whom are coerced by Su Jingshan."
"If we threaten their families, these generals will definitely abandon the dark and join the light."
Lv Qing made a bad move. These court generals were not firm enough at the moment. If the court acted in this way, coupled with the operation of the shadow, these people would be disappointed. At that time, these people would probably have no scruples.
The shadow has been deployed for a long time. The families of these generals are under protection and can be evacuated at any time. If the court takes action, it will not achieve its goal and will arouse the resistance of the generals.
"Your Highness, Lord Lu Qing is right. We can't just give up the 2 million troops. We must take necessary measures."
Grand Master Lin Jinnan came to assist.
The prince looked at Yan Tianyu, and Yan Tianyu silentlyNod.
These 2 million troops are very important to the court. If they are lost, almost half of them will be lost. It will be difficult to face the next war.
Finding a way to get them back is certain, but the means need to be carefully measured. The prince is also worried about a backlash.
"Prime Minister, please do this. As long as you return to the right path, I will forgive you and give you a high position and generous salary. Try not to use shady means unless it is absolutely necessary."
The prince finally recognized his situation and dared not act recklessly.
But this job is not easy to do. Yan Tianyu had no choice but to take it. Yan Tianyu was not at ease if this matter was handed over to others. Even if it caused trouble, Yan Tianyu had to bite the bullet.
"Are the second prince's people still not listening to orders?"
The prince changed the subject and began to make trouble for the second prince.
The second prince knew the true background of the crown prince. If he was not forced by the current situation, the first person to get rid of the crown prince would be the second prince.
Even if the two were on the same boat at the moment, the second prince would not be able to fully cooperate with the crown prince.
"Your Highness, we have almost bribed the second prince's people. If your Highness thinks it is feasible, we can start at any time."
Yan Tianyu stood up. For his grandson, Yan Tianyu was worried about it.
Only one of the second prince and the crown prince can be kept. This is something everyone knows. How could Yan Tianyu not try his best? If the crown prince falls, he and his Yan family will be finished.
The resources controlled by the court are still far stronger than those of the second prince. In order to disintegrate Yunzhou from within, Yan Tianyu has done a lot of work.
"I don't want to wait any longer. Move immediately and absorb as much power as possible from the Second Prince so that I can concentrate my strength to deal with Xiao Jingyi."
The prince secretly hated that the biggest trouble in Xia Country was Long Tian, followed by Zhennan Wang Murong Batian. But now, the two were safe and sound, while the Xiao family's own people were fighting to the death.