Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

Cheng Wei couldn't help but look at Ning Fan with admiration. Just based on what Ning Fan said just now, he was smarter than all the smart people put together.

The most important thing for Ning Fan now is to ascend the throne and obtain the approval of all parties.

As long as we have this foundation, the Northwest Army will not be a concern. No matter how stubborn Xiao Chong is, he will not be able to confront the imperial power.

"Master Cheng, you can draft the edict."

Ning Fan said to Cheng Wei, the chief minister of the cabinet.

"Your Highness, when I came, I saw hundreds of eunuchs kneeling in front of the Chengtian Gate. These eunuchs are different from the maids. They can get married after they leave the palace, but these eunuchs can only starve to death after they leave the palace. "

Cheng Wei, the chief minister of the cabinet, said again.

In fact, Ning Fan has known about this matter for a long time. If we dig deeper into this matter, it can be said that Yunfan did this deliberately.

Ning Fan had also thought about these eunuchs before. Once these eunuchs returned to the people, they would have no means of making a living and they could only starve to death.

"Then let these eunuchs return to the palace. They have made great contributions to the palace and should not be abandoned like this."

Ning Fan said casually.

After sending away Cheng Wei, the chief minister of the cabinet, Ning Fan felt a lot happier. He looked at the clouds on the horizon and his mood suddenly became cheerful.

In fact, many things seem to be a mess in a short period of time, and they will remain messy if they are constantly being sorted out. But once they are slowly dismantled, these things will slowly be straightened out.

Ning Fan believes that when the announcement and edict of peace of the people come out tomorrow morning, the two kings will explode public opinion in an instant, and by then he will be getting closer and closer to the throne.

What the civil and military officials need now is a step up and an opportunity. In fact, they are more anxious than Ning Fan in their hearts.

Sure enough, as soon as the edict came out the next day, the direction changed instantly. Emperor Dafeng was not driven away, nor did he escape quietly. Instead, he died in the palace fire, while Ning Fan, his younger brother, hurried back. Belongs to King Qin in the capital.

The swords and pens of literati have been the most powerful since ancient times. They can turn black into white, and white into black. In addition, the reputation of Cheng Wei, the chief minister of the cabinet, is very good, so he is the one who writes it. Regardless of whether civil and military officials believe this edict or not, the common people believe it.

In this way, Ning Fan suddenly became a hero that attracted everyone's attention, while Emperor Dafeng became the saddest figure. He died overnight and was burned to ashes, leaving no room for explanation.

Even if he comes forward in the future, Ning Fan can always tell the people next to him that this person is fake.

In the evening, several carriages stopped in front of Ning Fan's mansion. These were all important officials of the imperial court.

The first person to come to Ning Fan's side to show his courtesy was Fang Zhengming, the former head guard of the inner court.

Ning Fan has seen this man's martial arts before, and it's as hard as a bridge across a river with iron ropes. It's no problem for Ma to deal with more than a dozen people by himself. Even Ning Yuanqing is no match for Fang Zhengming in terms of kung fu alone.

Fang Zhengming used to be the most loyal guard around Emperor Tian'an, but after Emperor Dafeng ascended the throne, Fang Zhengming was marginalized, and later even directly kicked out of the palace. Now that Ning Fan has taken over Kyoto, Fang Zhengming immediately Saw the opportunity.

"Your loyalty has been tested for a long time. I also lack a guard with such strong martial arts skills as you. So, you will stay with me."

Ning Fan didn't have too many questions and directly accepted Fang Zhengyi.

Because the loyalty of people like Fang Zhengming is unquestionable, and there is no reason for such people to rebel.

Keeping a master like Fang Zhengming by your side and slowly developing him into a confidant can protect your own safety in the future.

"Your Highness, I want to tell you a secret."

After receiving the reward from Ning Fan, Fang Zhengming was extremely satisfied and he immediately submitted a letter of nomination.

"Say it, I am listening."

"There is a cellar in the East Palace where the prince originally lived. In this cellar are hidden soldiers trained by the prince's former ministers!"

Fang Zhengming said slowly.

Ning Fan originally thought that Fang Zhengming would report and reveal the secret, but he didn't know that Wang Zha was the one who opened his mouth. Ning Fan was also shocked by the news and was stunned.

You must know that the East Palace is inside the Forbidden Palace. If there really is such a place in the East Palace, then it is almost certain that he will be assassinated. In an instant, Ning Fan was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat.

"Is this news true?"

Ning Fan stared at Fang Zhengming seriously.

"Your Highness, how dare I talk nonsense?"

Fang Zhengming quickly knelt down and kowtowed.

Ning Fan stared at Fang with a burning gaze, which proved that he realized that he had made a mistake. Fang Zhengming was originally a powerful man in the palace, but he had always kept a low profile. He had always been a minion of Emperor Tian'an hiding in the shadows.

But what I didn't expect was that this person would also make trouble.

"Who asked you to investigate the East Palace? What are your intentions?"

Ning Fan stared at Fang Zhengming coldly.

What Ning Fan wants is a reliable subordinate, not someone like Fang Zhengming who is erratic.

Hearing what Ning Fan said, Fang Zhengming immediately knew that he was probably wrong. The secret he told not only failed to make Ning Fan believe him, but instead deepened his doubts about himself.

"Your Highness, in fact, very early on, Miss Yueying wanted to rebel against me. Chen Xia also knew that Miss Yueying had been working for His Highness, so from that time on, I wanted to take refuge with His Highness."

Fang Zhengming was sweating profusely. On this cold day, his back was soaked with sweat.

If he couldn't explain things clearly today, Fang Zhengming knew that he was dead. He might not have time to show off that he had just been promoted.

"Didn't you agree to his rebellion? Later, my brother became the emperor at a young age. Why did you secretly investigate him?"

Ning Fan stared at Fang Zhengming coldly. If Fang Zhengming had one word to say, Ning Fan would not hesitate to order the people around him to kill him.

"Your Highness, in fact, the death of the late emperor is closely related to His Highness the Crown Prince. In my heart, Prince Ning Qing is not the Dafeng Emperor at all, but a disloyal and unjust man who killed his brother and his father."

"I had no intention of following such a person from the beginning and serving him. But later I heard that Your Highness had made great achievements in suppressing rebellions in various places. At that time, I decided that Your Highness, you would definitely be able to sit on the throne one day, so I I will investigate the East Palace secretly.”

Fang Zhengming didn't dare to hide even a word and confessed all his inner thoughts.

After hearing Fang Zhengming's explanation, Ning Fan's expression gradually softened: "You were originally the commander of the Yulin Army, and now I still order you to command the Yulin Army. From now on, you will only be loyal to me. "

Hearing that Ning Fan not only asked him to be the director of the World Health Organization, but also to command the Yulin military, Zhengming felt so happy that he kowtowed for a moment.

"The name Yulin Army has become a thing of the past. From now on, the name of Yulin Army will be changed to Jinyiwei."

Ning Fan thought for a while and then said to Fang Zhengming.