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

In the northern border, Xiao Mu is seizing the time to train his troops again.

A solemn atmosphere quietly enveloped the place.

A few days later, a secret letter was quietly transmitted to the northern border.

Deep inside Zhenbei Palace.

Everyone gathered together, and Zhou Zheng was sitting high on the throne. What he was holding in his hand was the secret letter from the court!

This secret letter, which was watered with wax and stamped with the official seal of the court, was obviously of great importance.

It's a pity that the imperial court had no idea that the current northern border was no longer the same as before, and it was even less aware that the King of Zhenbei and others had regained control of the northern border.

They also thought that the current northern border was controlled by the aristocratic families.

Therefore, the content of the letter is naturally sent to the true loyal members of the aristocratic families!

"Within three days, we will capture the King of Zhenbei and take control of the northern border!"

The letter is very short!

But just a few words made Zhou Zheng and others' faces extremely gloomy.

It seems that the imperial court can't help but take action.

"What do they mean?!"

"What to do next!?"

Zhou Ping frowned, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

"It's very simple. I'm afraid the ancient aristocratic family has already made a deal with Emperor Tianjing."

Zhou Zheng slowly put down the secret letter in his hand, raised the corner of his mouth and snorted coldly.

If you want to overthrow the rule of a dynasty, the best way is to rebel!

If you rebel, you can catch all the people you want to kill in one fell swoop, slaughter them all at once, and leave no chance for retaliation.

However, rebellion requires a reasonable time and opportunity. You can't just rebel whenever you want.

The current aristocratic families must have made a complete plan.

"Your Majesty, do you mean that they want to use the empty head of the King of Zhenbei to rebel?!"

Yun Yun is very smart and understands things immediately.

Rebellion is not only about overthrowing the original rule, but also about wiping out the original followers.

In this world, Zhou Zheng’s greatest arm strength is King Zhenbei!

Therefore, they not only wanted to overthrow Zhou Zheng's rule, but also took the opportunity to completely kill the King of Zhenbei.

"What a cruel method."

Even King Zhenbei felt a chill rising from the bottom of his heart.

Although he had long expected the court to take this step, when the day finally came, Xiao Mu still found it difficult to accept.

He had fought for the Great Zhou countless times.

He has protected the common people behind him countless times.

He tried his best to protect the safety of the imperial court.

But now, he can only become a victim of the imperial court.

The imperial court not only wants Xiao Mu to die, but also wants Xiao Mu to take the blame and use Xiao Mu's name to rebel!

"No wonder. Long ago, the imperial court had rumors that the northern border was out of control and that the Northern King was too powerful for the imperial court to suppress."

"There are even rumors in the world that if the King of Zhenbei wants to establish himself as king, it is not impossible for him to even replace the Great Zhou Dynasty."

These rumors started more than ten years ago.

Now, is it finally useful? !

Using the excuse that the Prince of Zhenbei wanted to rebel and replace the Great Zhou, a hundred thousand elite troops from the northern border sent out to attack the imperial court!

The two sides fought a life-and-death battle.

Countless people died on the battlefield, and finally the imperial court managed to turn the situation around with its weak power!

"If the ancient noble families think like this, then they are really shameless."

The corners of Zhou Ping's mouth twitched, and his eyes were full of speechlessness.

"All is fair in war, and people are always easy to deceive."

“At that time, not only will those who support Zhou Zheng fight against the elite troops of the Northern Territory, but even King Yong will give his full support.”

"It was not until the end that we discovered that those who died were all people who supported His Majesty."

Yun Yun smiled bitterly, and a chill also appeared in her eyes.

This method may seem cruel, but it must be said that it is really effective and is most beneficial to the aristocratic families.

"But, aren't the 100,000 elite troops in the northern border the ones they have managed to control with great difficulty?!"

"Are they really willing to let these elite soldiers die on the battlefield?!"

"It's not easy to cultivate it again."

Zhou Ping still didn't quite understand.

But Xiao Mu, who had been silent all this time, shook his head.

He had long known that the imperial court would not care about the remaining tens of thousands of elite troops and would only use them as cannon fodder.

Use these cannon fodder to eliminate the elite troops within the Great Zhou who truly support Zhou Zheng.

After all, in the eyes of the aristocratic families, except for their core disciples and elites who control the Zhenbei Army, everything else is their victim and a stepping stone to their success.

As for how many will survive in the end, they don't care at all.

This time, they want not only to replace Zhou Zheng, but also to reshape the landscape of the northern border.

If nothing unexpected happens, the northern border will be directly governed by the imperial court in the future, and there will definitely not be another prince like Xiao Mu.

These words caused everyone to fall into silence.

"Your Majesty, what are your plans!?"

Everyone turned their eyes to Zhou Zheng.

Obviously, they don't have much time left.

"Since the other party wants this, then how can I let them down?"

Zhou Zheng snorted coldly, and the murderous intent in his eyes became even stronger.

These ancient families have made a good calculation.

I just don’t know how they will react when they find out that this is all Zhou Zheng’s trap!

"Send a message to the court in three days!"

"The entire northern territory has been controlled."

If you want to kill someone, you must first make him crazy.

The aristocratic families needed a reason and excuse to overthrow Zhou Zheng, and Zhou Zheng also needed a reason and opportunity to completely kill the aristocratic families.

This time, the two sides are going head-to-head, and he wants to see who will have the last laugh!

"However, I still need to borrow something from Grandpa."

Zhou Zheng's gaze finally stopped on Xiao Mu.

If you want to make it realistic and make the noble families believe it completely, you have to be cautious.

"Your Majesty, please speak freely!"

Xiao Mu nodded without any hesitation.

"Grandpa's personal token!"

"Also, we are looking for a baby from a noble family who is hiding in my northern borders!"

"Remember, your age must be similar to Xiao Ping'an."

"Also, change into his clothes and return to the capital to report in three days!"

Zhou Zheng's eyes flickered.

He wanted the other party to completely believe that Xiao Mu had died in the battle!

He wanted the court to completely believe that the northern border was under their control!

Wait, the next time a letter comes from the imperial court, it may be the critical moment when the army from the northern border will fight towards Kyoto.

At that time, he would make sure that no aristocratic families in Kyoto could escape!

Those people want Zhou Zheng to die!

Unfortunately, they are not capable enough!

"Yes!"

Everyone did not dare to delay and immediately followed the order.

"Is the war going to start again?!"

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