Chapter 26: The Ideal is Very Full

  "Captain Zhang Cheng pays his respects to Your Excellency." The newcomer stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying loudly.

  "What brings you here?" Although he was very unwilling to bother with Zhang Cheng, Ruo Si Kong couldn't drive him away and had to patiently ask.

  "His Excellency is back. Someone has arrived at the palace." Zhang Cheng looked around, seemingly asking Rong Si Gong, and seeing that he had furrowed his brow, hastily said.

  As soon as Zhang Cheng's words fell, Kou Si Gong suddenly stood up and said loudly: "What did you say?" He actually heard clearly, but he didn't dare to believe in his heart. After finishing speaking, he suddenly stood up and walked out. Just a few steps away, he turned back and asked: "Where is the person?"

  "Replying to your honor, in the main hall."

  "You're doing great, I'll reward you later." After saying that, he didn't even acknowledge Zhang Cheng's delight and turned to walk towards the main hall.

  Luo Si Gong arrived at the main hall and saw a eunuch waiting anxiously, just as he was about to approach, the eunuch stood up and said: "Commander Luo, receive the imperial edict!"

  Upon hearing this, Luo Si Kong's body shook violently and he immediately knelt down, saying in a loud voice: "Your subject, Commander-in-Chief of the Brocade Guard, Luo Si Kong, has received your edict."

  He took out the imperial edict from his sleeve, and the eunuch said: "By the order of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that the state is in danger and the Emperor has passed away. I have succeeded to the throne in accordance with the will of Heaven, but treacherous officials in the court are obstructing me. The Embroidered Uniform Guard is the Emperor's personal army, and at this critical moment when the fate of the dynasty hangs in the balance, you should rise up and protect my safety. I hereby appoint Rong Si Gong, Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, to lead the Embroidered Uniform Guard from the Wenhua Hall to escort me to ascend the throne and inherit the position. Obey this order."

  As the eunuch's imperial edict was read out, Ruo Si Gong was stunned. Although he knew that Emperor Taichang was seriously ill, he had not expected him to die suddenly. He also realized that this imperial edict did not come from Emperor Taichang, but rather from Crown Prince Zhu Youjian. The content of the edict was clear: the emperor had died, his son would inherit the throne, and there were those who opposed this. At this moment, the crown prince thought of the Imperial Guards, the emperor's personal troops.

  Lu Xiang didn't know who had stopped the Crown Prince from ascending to the throne, but he wanted to thank him anyway. This time, the opportunity for the Brocade Guard had arrived. Once they achieved meritorious service in this matter, the Brocade Guard would definitely gain the emperor's favor, and Lu Xiang might become the next Lu Dian.

  "Lord Lu, receive the edict! How could you...?" The eunuch's words did not continue, but his meaning was already very clear. Did you dare not to receive the edict?

  Lu Siguang's body trembled slightly, slowly taking the imperial edict from the eunuch's hand, and then quickly stood up and walked out.

  This scene also took place in a place called Dong Chang, and soon everyone knew that the capital was under martial law, the palace was under martial law, and the Wenhua Hall was also under martial law.

  When the Crown Prince arrived at the Wenhua Hall, it had already been surrounded by the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Except for the officials who slowly entered, everyone else was blocked outside. For Luo Si Kong, this was not just a task, but also an acknowledgment of the new emperor to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and his acknowledgment of him. It was the hope and future of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, as well as his own hope and future. Absolutely no problems were allowed to arise.

  Looking at that high position above, the prince's heart was filled with a burning passion. This is the supreme place, the place where countless people dream of.

  At this moment, there were only thirteen trusted ministers standing behind the Crown Prince, while all other civil and military officials waited outside.

  "Your Highness, since you have already arrived here, let us hold the coronation ceremony! Please bear with it for now, as we are in a hurry!" A trusted minister stepped forward and said loudly after bowing to the prince.

  Looking at the person speaking, Crown Prince Zhu Youxiao did not say a word, and his facial expression did not change either. He knew that he could not show any signs of urgency at this moment. Once he acted rashly, it would have the opposite effect.

  Things went as usual, and at this time, Yang Lian stepped forward. He said loudly: "Our great Ming is a vast country, even if we are in a hurry to take power, we must choose a good day for it, and today is not the right day." At this time, Yang Lian had obviously become the backbone of these people, and no one opposed what he said.

  "Go and bring the people from the Imperial Observatory in." Crown Prince Zhu Youjian turned his head to instruct Wang An, who was behind him. As for Yang Lian's opinion, not only could he not express opposition, but he also had to show support, which was probably an imperial tactic.

  Before long, the Supervisor of the Imperial Observatory came in. He was an old man whose age could not be discerned. His beard and hair were white, and he walked with a tremble, as if a gust of wind could blow him away. What was astonishing was that this old man was accompanied by another person, over 40 years old, thin and small in stature, but full of energy. When they saw the newcomers, everyone in the great hall furrowed their brows, except for Crown Prince Zhu Youxiao, who still had a smile on his face, his expression unchanged.

  "The palace is going to hold a grand coronation ceremony, are there any auspicious days recently?" The Crown Prince Zhu Youxiao received Yang Lian's reflection in his eyes, and with a slight smile, he shifted his gaze to the Director of the Imperial Observatory. At this time, he was still the crown prince, and many things could be thought about but not said. This time, such a big fanfare, if it weren't for the thirteen senior ministers who had been entrusted with the emperor's last wishes, rumors might spread that I would usurp the throne like Emperor Yang of Sui! At this moment, I absolutely do not allow any unexpected events to occur.

  "Your Majesty, I have just checked and found that the sixth day of the ninth month is a most auspicious and propitious day. We can set the date for the coronation ceremony on the sixth day of the ninth month." When they first arrived here, these ministers were all stunned, only to learn now that Emperor Taichang had passed away. Fortunately, it was common knowledge that Emperor Taichang's health was poor; otherwise, people would have been suspicious. Many clever people had already guessed what had happened. Well-informed individuals also knew the ins and outs of the situation, after all, there are no walls in this world that do not leak wind.

  "Very well, I wonder what Lord Yang thinks?" Crown Prince Zhu Youjian shifted his gaze to Yang Lian, as this matter still required his approval.

  "Returning to Your Highness, I also think it's feasible." Yang Lian thought for a moment and felt that there was no problem, nodded slightly, and said calmly.

  As soon as Yang Lian's words fell, a man suddenly appeared beside Yang Lian and spat in his face. This scene stunned everyone, and at this moment, everyone knew that Yang Lian must be the emperor's favorite minister. Who dared to do such a thing? Did he not care about anything anymore?

  Yang Lian looked at the person in front of him with a bitter smile, shook his head and said: "Zuo brother, what's wrong can't be said directly, why are you treating me like this? You and I are close friends, we've always been open with each other, what's going on today?"

  Who is this person? At this time, everyone was thinking about such a question. When they thought that he had come in with the people from the Imperial Observatory, their eyes involuntarily fell on the face of the Director of the Imperial Observatory. Seeing that everyone was looking at him, the Director of the Imperial Observatory immediately shook his head and joked, "Who would admit to having a relationship with such a fierce person? Isn't that asking for death?"

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