The strongest Marquis in history

"Minister, I also agree very much."

"If we don't surrender, we have no power to rely on. Only by surrendering to Qi and relying on the strength of Qi can we have a chance to fight back. What we have to do now is to kill Abe Kiyomasa first."

"With the support of Wang Qi's great master, we have this strength."

Akabane Tsunaaki was very determined.

There are more expectations.

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "Father, Qi Changsheng who returned with us is extremely powerful. Even Grandmaster Liusheng, in front of him, was defeated in one face-to-face. According to Grandmaster Liusheng, within ten moves, he would be killed Death shows how powerful Qi Changsheng is."

Emperor Shotoku nodded.

They paid the price of paying tribute year after year, but what they got in exchange was not bad.

However, Emperor Shotoku still hesitated.

Emperor Shotoku said: "Once Abe Kiyomasa is killed, the situation will collapse very easily. Even the people in the general's mansion are very likely to go crazy and fight back and kill us at our palace."

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "Father, you worry too much."

Emperor Shotoku looked cold and serious, and said in a deep voice: "There is nothing to worry about in the world, especially in planning big things. This is a big matter, so we must be cautious, because once the bow is fired, there is no turning back, so it should be considered carefully. "

Uesugi Hoshihide was at a loss for words.

Akabane Tsunade stroked his beard and smiled, and said, "Emperor, can the worst situation be worse than it is now?"

Emperor Shotoku was also stunned.

He looked a little surprised.

"Hahaha……"

Suddenly, Emperor Shotoku burst out laughing, with self-deprecation in his laughter, and he looked like he was just waking up from a dream.

After he laughed, he said seriously: "Akabane-kun, you are right, no matter how bad the situation is, can it be worse than it is now? Today's Abe is upright, gathering local rights, and concentrating all the power. Even during this period, it is even worse. After cutting off the royal family's only influence, he can't wait to prepare to usurp the throne."

"In the past two months, news began to spread one after another, saying that the emperor is immoral and benevolent, and can be replaced. These rumors are not aimed at me, but who are they aimed at?"

"It wasn't Kiyoshi Abe who arranged for people to be released. Who else could it be? People in the Central Plains say that if you are in a hurry, you will jump over the wall. Now we are cornered and have no choice."

Emperor Shotoku said: "Since that's the case, let's do it directly, and there is no need to think about delaying."

Akabane Tsunade said: "The emperor is wise!"

Uesugi Xingxiu said: "Father is wise!"

Both of them were delighted that Emperor Shotoku had made up his mind. Once he did so, everything that followed would be easy. They only needed to plan, and they would not sway left and right.

Emperor Shotoku said: "Just to deal with Abe Kiyomasa, Akabane-kun, what are you going to do?"

Akabane Tsunaxian said: "The whole plan, I have to think about it carefully. Let's do this next,..."

Immediately, Akabane Tsunaaki began to elaborate.

On his way back from Qi State, he has been studying the plan. Up to now, he has already thought through it thoroughly, and he has clearly understood the whole plan.Now that it has been explained, there is no problem at all, and it is very easy to explain everything.

After listening to Emperor Shotoku, he thought about it carefully, nodded and said: "Yes, yes, it is the best way to follow Akabane-kun's plan. We will try our best to control the situation."

Uesugi Xingxiu echoed: "The teacher's plan, one link after another, is really clever."

Akabane Tsunaxian said: "Since the emperor approves, this matter is settled like this. It just so happened that we returned from the state of Qi, so we will use this matter to ask Abe Qingzheng to enter the palace in the evening to discuss the plan of the state of Qi. Abe Qingzheng can do it Notice that he must enter the palace. We will take the opportunity to destroy Abe Qingzheng and implement the plan."

Emperor Shotoku said: "Akabane-kun, you arrange it."

"Yes!"

Akabane Tsunaaki replied immediately.

He didn't waste any more time, and got up to make arrangements. After all, the next thing could not be arranged in a few sentences. It required careful arrangements, and moreover, he needed to mobilize too much power to act.

That day, the servants in the imperial palace arrived at the shogun's office, and after conveying the news, Abe Kiyomasa sent the servants away, and immediately summoned Kamio Inaba and Shigenobu Sakai to discuss matters.

These two are Abe Qingzheng's confidantes.

Abe Qingzheng said: "This time the emperor summoned, I would have thought it was not easy. First, according to the report of the people in the mission, there are people from Qi country accompanying us on this trip, and the purpose is unknown; second, the emperor has been quite abnormal recently. Although there are reasons for us to cut off the power of the emperor, I think the emperor will most likely take this opportunity to make trouble. What do you think of this matter?"

With sharp eyes, Inaba said: "General, the emperor is obviously impatient to act. I think we can't delay any longer, and we should act. Now everyone under the general's command agrees that the general should be replaced and start a new era. During this period of time, we use Shintoism to spread the news that the emperor is not benevolent, and we can take advantage of it."

Abe Qingzheng shook his head and said: "Using the Shintoists to spread the news is to deal with Emperor Shotoku and abolish him, but I will not usurp the throne and support other people to take the throne."

Inaba said: "General, if you don't do it, the emperor will not let you go. There is no choice in this matter. Therefore, I implore the general not to be soft-hearted. Your momentary soft-heartedness will definitely bring endless troubles."

Sakai Shigeno said: "General, please think twice, the consideration of the humble job and Inaba-kun is the same. It is impossible to retreat now. Once you retreat, the exchange will inevitably be a fatal blow."

Abe Qingzheng said: "The reason why I didn't replace it was that I was greatly favored by the previous generation of emperor. Because of the full support of the previous generation of emperor, I was able to revive the shogunate. Even, finally established the foundation of today."

"I won't replace him, but I don't care what the kid Chengwen does in the future, so whether to replace him or not depends on him."

"In addition, although I will not replace it, I will not soften my heart."

"I just said that if the emperor wants to deal with me, I will not be merciful. Since the emperor has not given up on replacing him, and the emperor has never given up, even this Uesugi Hoshihide has been drawing on his development strength."

"Now, just abolish the lineage of the emperor and re-appoint someone to be the emperor."

Abe Kiyoshi's eyes were sharp, and he said: "For so many years, I have been through the wind and rain, and I have seen countless dangers. I still have this vigilance. Don't worry about me being soft-hearted."

Kamio Inaba let out a long sigh of relief.

He was just worried that Abe's heart would be soft-hearted. Once his heart softened at this time, it would actually make the emperor succeed, and the entire general line would be fatally hit.

Uegao Inaba said: "General, the Emperor invites you to go at night, what are you going to do?"

Abe Qingzheng said: "The emperor invited me, so I will naturally go to see him. There is nothing to consider or discuss about this matter. I have known him for decades, so I should give him a ride."

"Kamio Inaba!"

Abe Kiyomasa looked solemn and gave a low drink.

"exist!"

Kamio Inaba replied immediately.

Abe Qingzheng said: "You mobilize the army, follow me at night, and lead the troops to the gate of the main hall to prepare for the attack. Once the imperial palace's imperial army is about to be dispatched, you are responsible for stopping it."

"Yes!"

Kamio Inaba replied immediately.

Abe Kiyoshi looked at Shigenobu Sakai and said, "Shigenobu, we need to ask Shinto for help when we take action at night. There is a great master in the palace, and the great master of Shinto needs to come forward to restrain him."

"We don't want to kill the great master in the palace. We just want to contain the other party. We can take down the emperor. After taking down the empress, we can recruit the great master in the palace. After all, any great master is of great value."

"Once a great master is lost, it will be an irreparable loss for many years. If we want to attack Qi in the future, we need more great masters and unite more people."

Abe Qingzheng said: "So, you go to see the great master of Shintoism in person and ask him to help."

"Yes!"

Shigenobu Sakai replied immediately.

Today's Shintoism is already on the side of Abe's integrity.Only with this can we ensure that Kiyoshi Abe holds power, which is his foundation.

Abe Qingzheng said: "Go to work."

"As ordered!"

Sakai Shigenobu and Inaba Shangxiong went down together.

Both get up and leave.

In the hall, Abe Kiyomasa was the only one left.He is not too young now, he doesn't know how long he can live, but he has his own persistence and belief.

When he was young, he was highly valued by the previous Emperor Nintoku, and with the help of Emperor Nintoku, he could gain a foothold and be truly unrestricted, so he was unwilling to usurp the throne.

After Abe Kiyomizu sat for a while, he got up and went to the backyard, and came to Abe Chengfu's yard.

Abe Chengwen is now practicing martial arts.

Abe Kiyomasa asked Abe Chengwen not only to learn the art of war and strategy, but also to understand the operation of government affairs and practice martial arts.Wentao and Wulue, if you mount a horse, you can conquer the country, and if you dismount, you can rule the country. That is a great hero.

Kiyoshi Abe was standing in the distance, watching quietly.

Seeing Abe Chengwen studying meticulously, he nodded.

His son is very good-natured.

Abe's clear eyes became more and more determined. At his stage, it was already the most prosperous time.If it cannot go further, it means that the power of the shogunate will inevitably turn from prosperity to decline in the future. This is a very objective law.

But take the step of usurping the throne and leave it to Abe Chengwen.

He first swept everything for Abe Chengwen.

Abe Kiyoshi turned around and left, went straight back to his study and sat there, letting go of his energy and thinking carefully.

He quietly thought about the killing at night, time passed little by little, and it was approaching evening. Before leaving, a servant had already entered and reported: "General, Lord Inaba and Shigenobu Sakai are asking to see you."

"pass!"

Kiyoshi Abe gave an order.

The servant went to deliver the order, and after a while, Shigenobu Sakai and Kamio Inaba entered the room, and they bowed and stood to salute.

Sakai Shige said: "General, everything is ready. In terms of Shintoism, the great master Miyamoto Chizo in your residence has already agreed to take action. In addition, there are three masters at the master level."

"Including our shogunate's own master masters, there are six masters and one great master."

"In this battle, even if there are great masters in the palace, there is nothing to be afraid of. What's more, Miyamoto Chizo is the most powerful master of Shintoism in the contemporary era. He is an invincible existence in the entire Japanese country, enough to win in one battle."

Sakai Shigetsu believed in his heart, looking forward to it, and even more excited.

Kiyoshi Abe nodded and said, "Let's go!"

"Yes!"

Shigenobu Sakai replied.

A group of people left the Shogun's Palace straight away and went to the Emperor's Palace.

Abe Kiyoshi was sitting in the carriage, he was resting with his eyes closed, and the wheels were turning.

When the large group of people arrived at the palace, Kiyoshi Abe led them straight into the palace.At this time, although there were soldiers guarding the gate of the palace, the soldiers did not stop Abe's upright soldiers and horses and allowed them to enter.

Kiyoshi Abe was a little surprised to see this scene.

No one resists?

In other words, no one stopped it.

This is a bit weird.

Could it be that the emperor really asked him to discuss things, not to deal with him.

Abe Qingzheng had some doubts in his heart, but he was not worried. On the one hand, he brought troops here this time, with more than [-] people under his command, enough to control the palace.On the other hand, with Shintoist Miyamoto Chizo and six masters under his command, they are enough to face all the variables.

Abe Kiyomasa is more aware that at this point, the arrow must be launched, and there will be no change.At this time, if you change the course, the only one who will be affected in the end can only be yourself.

Now, Emperor Shotoku must be abolished, and Hoshihide Uesugi must be executed, completely cutting off the thoughts of the emperor.

The carriage that Abe Kiyomasa was riding continued to move forward.

It stands to reason that under normal circumstances, when the carriage arrives outside the palace gate, it should stop, and Abe Kiyomasa should enter on foot, but now, Abe Kiyomasa no longer cares about these things.

The carriage went straight to the outside of the palace, and Abe Kiyomasa got out of the carriage.

Abe Kiyoshi was standing under the steps outside the palace, looking up at the 36 steps of the palace, his eyes became sharper than ever.He shook his sleeves and walked up with his hands behind his back, followed by Miyamoto Chizo, Sakai Shigenobu, Inaba Uamio and others.

A group of people clattered up, climbed the steps in a blink of an eye, and arrived at the entrance of the main hall.

Abe Qingzheng said: "Kamio Inaba, you lead the army to station outside the hall, waiting for orders. Grandmaster Miyamoto brings all the grandmasters, and you will enter with me."

"Yes!"

Miyamoto Chizo answered directly.

Miyamoto Chizo's age is over seventy.The grand master at this stage is already extremely talented.He is the priest of contemporary Shintoism, the most powerful.

"Let's go!"

Kiyoshi Abe lifted up his robe, and led a group of more than ten people into the main hall.

Right above the main hall sits Emperor Shotoku.

In the first place on the left below, Uesugi Hoshihide was sitting, and the second place was Akabane Tsunaaki.The first seat on the right is Liu Sheng Po Qianjun, and the second seat is Qi Changsheng.The rest are seated one by one.

The reason why Qi Changsheng's position is second only to Liu Sheng's breaking the thousand army is to catch people by surprise, so that people will not doubt Qi Changsheng's strength, so that Qi Changsheng will not be too defensive.

When Emperor Shotoku saw Abe Kiyomasa, there was a stern look in his eyes, but there was still a faint smile on his face, and he said slowly: "Abe Kiyomasa, you are here."