Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

Your Majesty is not in the palace!

The news spread like wildfire.

For a time, the court was in turmoil.

Civil and military officials were extremely anxious and panicked.

The current situation seems to be stable for the Great Zhou, but all court officials are aware of the huge risks and crises hidden therein.

Without Zhou Zheng in charge, who can handle the world's affairs?

Even though Mu Yun is highly respected, and even though Gong Tanshen's Zhou Zheng recognizes him, they are ultimately unable to take charge of the affairs of the Great Zhou.

A country cannot live without a king for a day!

This truth is known to everyone, let alone at this critical moment.

Countless ministers surrounded Gong Tan and Mu Yun, wanting to ask them about Zhou Zheng's whereabouts, but unfortunately, both of them refused to say a word.

But the more this happened, the more subtle the situation in the court became, and a hidden relationship and power fluctuation began to quietly brew in the court.

"It seems that everything is as Your Majesty expected."

"These guys have ulterior motives."

Deep inside the palace, Mu Yun's pupils shrank to the size of a pinhole, and there was an icy and chilling murderous intent in his words!

Most of the civil servants and military generals in the current court were selected by Mu Yun himself.

Among them are former subordinates who once followed Mu Yun, as well as those who were wronged in the previous dynasty and pardoned by Zhou Zheng, and many forgotten pearls.

The fact that they were able to hold high positions in government was all thanks to Zhou Zheng’s kindness.

But now, these guys not only did not stand up at the critical moment, but were wavering.

What's worse, some have begun to secretly take sides and try to guide the aristocratic families.

Mu Yun wished he could give an order right now to kill these people.

If he were allowed to turn back time, he would definitely not reuse these guys.

"The power and temptation of aristocratic families are not something that ordinary people can resist."

"Besides, from ancient times to the present, the fact that aristocratic families have been able to stand firm is probably an inevitable result in the minds of the people."

Gong Tan is more open-minded.

As long as one is a human being, he or she has his or her own weaknesses. As long as one is a human being, he or she has his or her own human flaws. This is beyond doubt.

But, unfortunately, they will have to pay a huge price for taking sides this time.

"The news that His Majesty is not in the palace has been released."

"What do you want to do next?"

Mu Yun took a deep breath and suppressed the irritability in his heart.

Today, the court is in chaos, and the whole country is showing signs of rebellion.

Once the situation changes too much, the imperial court will simply not be able to control the world.

"Everything is up to your majesty."

Gong Tan seemed much calmer and more rational.

She only did one thing, which was to carry out Zhou Zheng's orders unswervingly.

Zhou Zheng said that he wanted to cause chaos in the world, so Gong Tan would definitely cause chaos in the world.

As for what the result is, she doesn't really care.

"The news will soon reach the ears of the noble families."

"By then, there will always be people who can't help but want to take action."

A faint fluctuation flashed in the depths of Gong Tan's pupils. She had a hunch that the feud between the imperial court and the aristocratic families might be about to end in Zhou Zheng's hands.

The reason why the noble families are still waiting is just that they want some definite news.

In the past two days, some court officials could not help but try their best to infiltrate the palace, just to confirm whether Zhou Zheng had really left the palace.

As long as they fully implement this news, the aristocratic families will probably not wait any longer.

"But, in that case, what can Your Majesty use to fight them?"

Mu Yun was naturally aware of the importance of this matter.

But what he is more worried about now is, what other methods does Zhou Zheng have! ?

This sentence finally made Gong Tan show a trace of worry on his face.

But soon, a smile appeared on her face again.

Having known Zhou Zheng for so many years, she knows too well the miracles Zhou Zheng has created.

If there really are gods in this world, then in Gong Tan's opinion, there is only one such person, and that is Zhou Zheng!

She didn't know what Zhou Zheng's methods were, but she never doubted it.

"If it really comes to that, at least I will always be with him."

Gong Tan's voice was very low, so low that only she could hear it.

But her voice was quite firm, so firm that it seemed as if she could ignore all obstacles in the world.

She once said that no matter what happened, she would protect Zhou Zheng.

Even if I die, I want to die before Zhou Zheng.

This promise has not changed.

There has never been such a thing, there is no such thing now, and there will definitely not be any change in the future.

She understood Zhou Zheng too well.

How can I allow others to sleep soundly beside my bed?

Aristocratic families might be able to coexist with other emperors, but Zhou Zheng would never allow it.

Not to mention that the current aristocratic families are aggressive and bullying, even if these aristocratic families do not move, Zhou Zheng will not give them any chance.

Because, as long as the aristocratic families exist, the world will never truly become the world that Zhou Zheng wants.

"That's it!"

"Since His Majesty has made the arrangements, we will follow His Majesty's orders."

Mu Yun sighed deeply, but then smiled heartily.

He knew that what Zhou Zheng cared about was never the aristocratic families, but the hidden dangers in the far west.

But if we can't solve the problem of the aristocratic families, then what about the hidden dangers in the Far West? !

Eat one bite at a time and do things one step at a time!

"I have secretly sent people to track down the civil and military officials."

"Nowadays, there are not many people who can still stand firmly on your side."

Gong Tan's eyes turned slightly.

Her voice was soft, but the murderous intent in it was strong.

Mu Yun had been an official in the imperial court for so many years, how could he not know the deep meaning behind Gong Tan's words? !

She was giving Mu Yun a heads-up in advance.

Because when the final reckoning comes, he can be 100% sure that Gong Tan will never let these people go.

There is only one possibility waiting for these people, and that is to be utterly slaughtered!

It's cruel though.

But all this is their own choice.

"I hope they don't make the same mistake over and over again."

Mu Yun slowly let out a breath, knowing that things had developed to the point where they were no longer something he could change.

At the beginning, Zhou Zheng implemented the imperial examination system to allow Confucian scholars all over the world to enter officialdom.

Many ministers lost the opportunity to stand together with Zhou Zheng.

Now, they have to choose between the aristocratic families and Zhou Zheng, and it seems that they have made the wrong choice again.

I can only say that all this is fate.

They will eventually have to pay for their choices.

"How's the armory going?"

Shaking his head, Mu Yun discarded the thoughts in his mind, then turned to look at Gong Tan, with a hint of solemnity in his words.

Judging from the current situation, it seems that the advantages are in the hands of the aristocratic families.

But as long as they still control the arsenal, as long as the muskets and gunpowder are still in their hands, then everything has a chance.

"Mr. Prime Minister, do you think the noble families will give up the key point of the gunpowder depot?"

Gong Tan narrowed his eyes and responded coldly.

Everyone knows that the power of a musket is beyond the reach of mortal flesh and blood.

Whoever controls the gunpowder depot controls the world!

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