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"Oh?" Yuan Mao narrowed his eyes, "What does the prime minister think they are up to?"

"It should be related to the little prince. These people have been deeply favored by the old king, and they gather at this time, or they have the intention to set up another."

"Isn't the prime minister also Tingbi's old department? Why don't you go with them?"

Yu Wenchang knelt down on the ground and said: "The kindness of the old king's support will never be forgotten by this humble minister. But as the prime minister, I should serve the country and be loyal to the king and the country. How can I commit treason? Even if the old king is reborn, I will never be allowed to do this!"

Yu Wenchang was prostrate on the ground, so he couldn't see Yuan Mao's expression, but Qi Wufei could see it clearly. There was a trace of sneer on Yuan Mao's face, obviously knowing that Yu Wenchang didn't mean what he said.However, the sneering expression was only fleeting, and soon turned into a look of relief, and said with a smile: "Prime Minister, don't worry too much, this king has no such intentions. The prime minister is utterly loyal, working day and night for state affairs, this king knows that .”

Only then did Yu Wenchang raise his head, and said, "Your Majesty, Shengming!"

Yuan Mao asked again: "Hasn't the Prime Minister informed them of my decision to abdicate tomorrow?"

"No." Yu Wenchang said truthfully.

"Why don't you tell me?"

"It's related to the state system. The king's order has not been announced, so the minister can't say it."

Yuan Mao nodded and said: "Yes, according to the Prime Minister's opinion, what should I do?"

Yu Wenchang said: "I believe that no matter whether the king decides to abdicate or not, the crime of treason cannot be pardoned, otherwise the country will not be a country."

Yuan Mao pondered: "But the prime minister is just guessing, there is no real evidence, isn't it?"

Yu Wenchang said: "I hope I'm just guessing. Please send more people to protect the little prince to avoid accidents."

Yuan Mao nodded, and was about to call the guards to pass the order, when the guards suddenly came to report: "Report to Your Majesty, General Zhou Xin and all the other leaders want to see the young prince, and they clashed with the guards at the gate of the palace, please give your instructions."

Yu Wenchang said with a heartbroken look, "It finally happened!"

Yuan Mao frowned and asked, "How is the conflict?"

The guard said: "I have to report that more than ten guards around the palace have been killed or injured, and the situation is unknown now."

Yuan Mao changed his peaceful attitude just now, and said angrily: "How unreasonable! Where is Commander Yang?"

A man who looked like a general came up to the hall quickly: "Your Majesty, the last general is here!"

Yuan Mao said with a sullen face: "Commander Yang, I ordered you to lead the guard battalion to protect the young prince. Anyone who forcibly breaks into the palace, regardless of their status, will be temporarily detained. If they dare to resist, they will be accused of treason."

"Yes!"

Commander Yang took the order and strode away.

Qi Wufei knew that Yuwen Changzai's first step plan had succeeded.

And looking at Yuan Mao's appearance, everything is probably in his expectation.He originally wanted to use this time to eliminate dissidents, and Zhou Xin and others sent them to his door.

Next, Yuan Mao will probably take the opportunity to kill these people in order to consolidate his position, while Yuwen Changzai will just take the opportunity to encourage Liang Cai, Zhuang Heng and others to rebel.The two take what they need, and realize their own plans. In the end, whoever wins depends on their cards.

Judging from the current situation, Qi Wufei believes that Yuanmao has a better chance of winning.Because Yuan Mao is obviously using Yuwen Changzai, he should be aware of Yuwen Changzai's identity.But Yu Wenchang didn't necessarily understand Yuan Mao, and thought that everything was under his control.The most important thing was that he couldn't get in touch with Li Jing. Without support, he was fighting alone, surviving in the cracks, and he couldn't take any wrong step.

Of course, since Qi Wufei found out about all this, the game has changed a long time ago.

He will not just watch Zhou Xin and others being killed. Except for the left guard camp named Zhao Lan who is under the trust of Yu Wenchang, the others are loyal to Yuan Tingbi and can be wooed. Power, himself and Yuan Xiaobao still need their help at critical times.

Therefore, he just told Yuan Xiaobao to show up at the right time to save Zhou Xin's life.After all, Yuan Xiaobao had a special status, and Yuan Mao didn't dare to publicly harm him yet. With his status, it would not be difficult to temporarily save Zhou Xin's life if he wanted to prevent a massacre.

And the fact was just as he expected, Commander Yang came back not long after, saying that Zhou Xin and others had all been arrested and were waiting to be released.

No matter Yuwen Changzai or Yuanmao was surprised at this speed.

Yuan Mao asked, "How about the casualties of the Guards Battalion?"

"There were no casualties." Commander Yang replied.

Yuan Mao and Yu Wenchang were even more surprised.

"General Zhou Xin has a high level of cultivation, and the rest of them are also in the realm of heavenly ghosts. How did you take them down?"

"Back to the king, it was the little prince who came forward to appease them. When I arrived, I arrested them according to the king's order, and they did not resist."

Murderous intent flashed in Yuan Mao's eyes, and then he smiled again, and said, "That's very good. Take them into custody first, and wait for them to be dealt with."

Then he asked Yuwen Changzai, "Prime Minister, how do you think we should deal with them?"

Yu Wenchang didn't change his face, and calmly replied: "You can ask the little prince what he means."

Yuan Mao's face changed slightly, he laughed, and said, "What the prime minister said is absolutely true. Commander Yang, where is the little prince now?"

"Just wait outside the hall."

"Xuan!"

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Chapter 690 IX, Under planning

Yuan Xiaobao went to the hall and was about to kneel down to Yuan Mao, but Yuan Mao stopped him.

Yuan Mao said: "My Kingdom of Jin has advocated the equality of all classes since its inception. The kingship is only a temporary mandate. Besides, I heard that the outside world has long since abolished the ritual of kneeling and respecting human rights. How can we lag behind? You Just ask the prime minister, and you will know that in this dynasty, you never have to kneel when you see a king."

This was so beautifully said that even Qi Wufei couldn't help but want to praise it.But he knew that Yuanmao's words were more formal than actual. After all, it was an old dynasty system. Where could real equality come from?Unless a saint is in place.Even if there was such a time in the Yongjin Kingdom in the past, it has been a long time ago. After experiencing the hellish disaster of destroying the country and closing the country for 2000 years, I am afraid that the mind has long been numb.Sometimes, if the body does not kneel down, the heart already kneels down.

Yu Wenchang echoed: "What the king said is very true. We have always been a country of etiquette, but we have never judged superiority by class, so we don't need to kneel when we meet the king, especially in private occasions, it is very casual."

Yuan Xiaobao said: "My lord, Xiaobao didn't kneel down to see the king, but really came here to plead guilty."

Yuan Mao wondered, "What's the crime?"

Xiao Bao said: "A few generals just had a conflict with the guards sent by the king. This fact was caused by me, so I came here to apologize."

"So it's because of this!" Yuan Mao laughed, "I can't blame you for this matter. You just came here and don't know the rules, but how could they not know? If you don't beat and beat, they really think there is no national law!"

Xiaobao said: "In any case, it was because of me. I am willing to take his place. If the king wants to punish, punish me."

Hearing this, Yuan Mao couldn't help but his face darkened, while Yu Wenchang looked down at his toes with a smug look on his face, which was caught by Qi Wufei.

Yuan Mao said: "Xiao Bao, I know that you value friendship just like your father, but do you know the current situation in the middle school?"

Xiaobao said: "I heard that for 2000 years, the middle school has been safe and peaceful, with good weather."

Yuan Mao said: "It seems so on the surface, but you have to know that for 2000 years, no matter whether it is the heaven or the Buddhist kingdom, there has always been a desire to destroy me. More than a hundred years ago, your father followed the leader Yin out of the mountain and became the leader of the demon sect." One of the top ten generals put us on the cusp. Li Jing's soldiers besieging Shituoling this time may not have come for us. Over the years, the Heavenly Court has deliberately planned to destroy us, but because of the protection of the enchantment, they The large army can't get in. But there are secret passages on both sides, and with the power of the heavens, it may not be impossible to send people in, and I may already have their internal support in the court..."

Yuwen Changzai's eyelids trembled slightly, and a layer of white appeared on his face, just because Yuan Mao, who was sitting in the upper seat, could not see it because he lowered his head.However, this expression was only fleeting, and only Qi Wufei could see it clearly.Yu Wenchang returned to normal in an instant, and raised his head with a calm look.

Yuan Mao glanced at him, and continued to say to Yuan Xiaobao: "Your father gave me the throne. For the past hundred years, I have been trembling like walking on thin ice. I dare not relax for a moment. I am really afraid that such a large foundation will be ruined in my hands." Forget it, let’s not talk about this. Fortunately, you are back, I have already decided, and tomorrow I will announce to the whole country that I will give way to you.”

Yuan Xiaobao pretended to be surprised "Ah" and exclaimed: "My lord, how can this be done?"

Yuan Mao said: "Why can't it be done? This throne belongs to your father and should be passed on to you."

Yuan Xiaobao hastily refused: "No no, Your Majesty, since Father passed the throne to His Majesty, he naturally thinks that His Majesty is worthy of this responsibility. Little Treasure has no virtue and ability, and will never dare to take on this great responsibility. Little Treasure will leave Shituo tomorrow. Ling, please take back your order, Your Majesty."

Yuan Mao said: "There are only two passages in the enchantment. The passage to the east has been destroyed by General Yin from the outside. Although there is another one to the west, it is also restricted against the Yin God. Unless there is a magic weapon to protect it, otherwise I can't get out either."

Xiao Bao said anxiously: "Then what should I do? I still have a lot of things to do."

Yu Wenchang said: "Actually, there is a way. Didn't General Zhuang go to the east to repair the secret way? With his progress, maybe after three to five months, the secret way can be repaired and opened up. God's prohibition may be invalidated, and by then Li Jing's army will have retreated long ago, and the young prince can go out."

Yuan Xiaobao said with a bitter face: "That's the only way to go. Then I will stay in the court for another three to five months. Please send someone to send my entourage to the secret road to the west tomorrow, so that they can go out first. There are still important things to do in the outside world, and I will go out to meet them again in three to five months."

Yuan Mao still wants to stay, and insists on giving up the throne to Yuan Xiaobao, but Yuan Xiaobao is determined not to accept it and insists on leaving.The more determined Yuan Xiaobao was, the more polite Yuan Mao was, the more polite Yuan Mao was, the more determined Yuan Xiaobao was, and the more relaxed Yuan Mao's brows were.In the end, Yuan Mao agreed to Yuan Xiaobao's request with a look of regret, and asked his entourage to leave through the secret passage to the west first, and sent people to wait outside the secret passage to the east. Little Treasure is leaving.

Yuan Xiaobao thanked him a thousand times, and asked Yuan Mao to release Zhou Xin and others lightly. Yuan Mao naturally agreed, but did not release them immediately.

Qi Wufei knew that Yuanmao would not let people go. This was his chance to get rid of dissidents. After finally finding out these people, even if he didn't kill them, at least he would cut off their military power, and he might even think of ways to reduce the damage to them. of cultivation.

After Yuan Xiaobao's mission was completed, he resigned.

Yuan Mao sent people to escort Yuan Xiaobao back, and then seemed to be in trouble for how to deal with Zhou Xin and others.

Yu Wenchang said: "Zhou Xin and others committed the crime below, obviously trying to coerce the emperor to order the princes. If the young prince hadn't understood the righteousness, the consequences of this matter would be disastrous. The king needs to make a decision early and must not tolerate it."

Yuan Mao said: "Even if they wanted to, they didn't take any action. Without evidence, how could they convict at will? Besides, more than a dozen people are meritorious ministers. If they are all convicted, I'm afraid the morale of the army will be unstable."

Yu Wenchang said: "Your Majesty might as well interrogate overnight to find out the mastermind. There is no need for more than ten people to sit together."

Yuan Mao nodded and said, "Okay, Prime Minister Lao will take care of this matter."

Yuwen Chang said in panic: "They are all generals, especially General Zhou, who is very powerful. I am afraid that I will not be able to catch them. It is better for the king to go to the trial in person."

Yuan Mao waved his hands and said, "That's wrong. You are the prime minister of a country, and you are the prime minister of a country. What do you have to be afraid of? Besides, maybe General Zhou was also bewitched by others, and he was confused for a while. That's it. , tonight you will interrogate overnight. Remember, I want you to deal with it fairly, as long as it is the mastermind, no matter how high or low the official position, you should punish the crime strictly and never tolerate it."

Yu Wenchang bowed and said: "My minister obeys!"

Qi Wufei understood Yuwen Changzai's routine, but didn't quite understand Yuan Mao's routine.But things were roughly in his expectation, so far nothing unexpected happened.

Yuwen Changzai didn't go to interrogate Zhou Xin and others immediately, but went back to the Prime Minister's Mansion first, and Qi Wufei followed it for a while, and found nothing new, so he went back for the time being.He had to confess some things. According to the plan, Yuanmao would send someone to send them away tomorrow.

Of course Qi Wufei won't leave, he can't leave Yuan Xiaobao alone.On the surface, he would go out with other people, and after figuring out the entrance and exit methods of the secret passage, he would sneak back stealthily and take Yuan Xiaobao away.If there is a chance, it is best to kill someone with a borrowed knife and get rid of Yuwen Changzai.If this Li Jing's eyeliner is alive, Li Jing will know about Yuan Tingbi's son sooner or later, which is very dangerous for Yuan Xiaobao and even Pan Silking.

After going back, Qi Wufei had just finished explaining some things, but he didn't expect that Yu Wenchang was here, and he wanted to see Luo Xia by name.

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Qi Wufei was a little surprised. He didn't know what Yu Wenchang was going to do. After symbolically asking for instructions and obtaining Yuan Xiaobao's consent, he accompanied Yu Wenchang to his resting room.

Yu Wenchang entered the room, first looked up, down, left, and right, and then walked around the room. It seemed that he was observing the layout of the room, but Qi Wufei could feel that he was casting a spell. The fluctuation of mana was not strong, but it was overflowing and destroying space here.

After he walked around the room, a temporary space barrier was formed here, similar to a magic circle, but not as long-lasting as a real magic circle, and it would dissipate soon.But this time is enough for them to talk.

This temporary magic circle is very clever, it can block the sound by isolating the vibration of air molecules, but it will not block the consciousness.In this way, people outside can know they are inside through their spiritual consciousness, but they cannot hear what they say.

Qi Wufei was shocked by this easy-to-use method. Yuwen Changzai's cultivation base should be higher than that of Tiangui. Converted to the current level, it is at least the seventh rank.

He stood behind Yuwen Chang, pretending not to know that he was setting up the formation, and asked, "I wonder why Prime Minister Yuwen is looking for me?"

Yu Wenchang turned around, looked at Qi Wufei, and said: "I see that your excellency is extraordinary, and you are also the number one counselor next to the little prince, so I want to make friends with you."

Qi Wufei pretended to be terrified and said: "The prime minister has praised you absurdly. I am just a follower and cannot be called a counselor. If you have something to say, you may wish to speak directly. I will listen to you."

Yu Wenchang nodded and said: "Okay, then I'll just say it straight, you are in danger now, you have to find a way to send the little prince away."

"Dangerous?" Qi Wufei pretended to be ignorant, "Why is it dangerous? Could it be that Li Jing's heavenly soldiers are about to attack?"

Yuwen Chang said with a sneer: "If the heavenly soldiers really come in, there will be fifty thousand troops from the ghost country to resist. Everyone will advance and retreat together to live and die together. The danger is not just the little prince's business. I don't need to make a special trip to tell you."

"What danger is that?" Qi Wufei asked blankly.

Yu Wenchang squinted his eyes and looked at Qi Wufei, with a strange and strong magic power in his eyes, which almost pierced Qi Wufei's body, which made people very uncomfortable.