Promotion Letter for the Chief Executive

Although Ping An did not clearly say that the so-called catastrophe does not necessarily lead to death, but Zhao Xuan has already grasped the meaning.

Now he decided not to care whether the catastrophe was true or not.After all, knowing this is meaningless, no matter whether it is true or not, as long as they believe it is true and make it true, isn't that all right?

So a few days later, the princes gathered at Wei Wang Zhao Rong's mansion to discuss the matter.

Now that he has decided to take action against Zhao Can, it should be sooner rather than later.After all, Ye Chang dreamed a lot, and Zhao Can was not an incompetent person. If he noticed the clues after a long time, it would not be beautiful.

It is now November, and the New Year will soon be here.Although during the New Year, the precautions in the capital and the palace will be increased, but after all, there are too many people and it is easy to have omissions.

Besides, now that the emperor is seriously ill, he doesn't have so much energy to focus on the affairs of the palace.Concubine Zheng is the highest-ranking concubine, and she has also assisted in the palace affairs these years, so she will naturally be able to help when the time comes.

Besides, since there is going to be an accident, of course the bigger the trouble, the better, so that everyone can see that Zhao Can is in a catastrophe of life and death.

Of course, the most important thing is that Zhao Can is now running around the palace and mansion, and doesn't go anywhere else.His palace was made like an iron bucket by himself, and he couldn't even get in, let alone attack him.As for fighting on the road, it is easy for people to escape in a hurry, but it is not as good as in the palace, which can be arranged carefully.

In this way, everyone agreed to wait until the New Year's Eve palace banquet to start.

As for how to do it, we need everyone to brainstorm.But on this matter, everyone was silent.If you come up with your own ideas, it is inevitable to use your own manpower to give others a chance to spy on your own strength.

Once exposed in front of everyone, this part of the power will be considered in vain.

So everyone just waited for someone else to speak first.

Zhao Kun looked around and saw that no one was moving. Thinking of Zhao Can's advice, he gritted his teeth and got up and said, "Why, when it comes to the critical moment, they all backed down? If it's just like this, I can see the so-called alliance. There is really no need, it is better to agree on a time, and then we will fight on our own."

"Third Brother's words are serious, everyone just hasn't thought of the most appropriate way, there must be some time." Zhao Rong opened his mouth to smooth things over.Since he opened his mouth to invite everyone over, it is naturally impossible to abort this matter, otherwise it would be a slap in the face of him.

Zhao Kun smiled sarcastically, and it took several days to get together, how could it be that he didn't think it through?But he didn't say anything more, and sat down again.

Zhao Rong quickly said, "In that case, I'd better throw a brick to attract others first. In my opinion, it's better to make an accident. In this way, as long as all the traces are erased, even if someone suspects it later, nothing can be found out. .”

If it's too obvious, even if they can't be found out, the suspicion can be locked on them.Therefore, methods such as assassination and drugging cannot be used.

Everyone looked at each other and nodded in agreement with this approach.

Someone started it, and then slowly someone began to talk about specific methods.Since it is to create an accident, there are not so many things that need to be used, just make the best use of the situation.Besides, when Zhao Rong stood up at this time, it was clear that he was going to be the leader. In this case, he naturally had to do his best.

However, there are only a few kinds of accidents that can actually cause death.One, fall into the water.It's winter now, snow has already fallen in the capital, and the weather is getting colder day by day. On New Year's Eve, the natural temperature is the lowest, and it can be said that dripping water turns into ice.If Zhao Can fell into the water, even if he was lucky enough to survive, he would probably be sick with the wind and cold.As long as the body is dragged down, there is no threat.

However, as a prince and prince, Zhao Can must be greeted and hugged when he travels. It is not so easy to take the opportunity to get close to him and make him fall into the water.

Second, falling objects.If a heavy object falling from a height hits someone, it is likely to cause death, especially if it hits the head.Even if he didn't break his arms and legs, and Zhao Can lacked in appearance, of course he wouldn't be able to afford the position.

Someone started the conversation, and everyone talked more and more lively, but indeed they came up with a lot of dirty ways.

For example, getting Zhao Can drunk and taking the opportunity to make him clash with others, or bumping into a concubine by accident, belittling a palace lady... It doesn't have to hurt his life, as long as his reputation is ruined, the effect will naturally be achieved.However, this requires the cooperation of others, and it may not be able to succeed.

"In my opinion, all these can be prepared." Zhao Qi gritted his teeth and said, "No one knows what will happen at that time. If one misses, there will always be something else. He can escape for a while." It is impossible to avoid all of them. This is more secure."

From this, it can be seen that his hatred for Zhao Can really wants to use this incident to completely destroy him, preferably by taking his life.

Zhao Kun, who originally promised Zhao Can to give more ideas, was sweating coldly, but he didn't say a few words in the end.Fortunately, he basically has no sense of existence now, and no one cares about his opinions.

In fact, Zhao Kun was already very surprised when he spoke before, and it was not that no one doubted him.It's just that he had a bad relationship with Zhao Can since he was a child, and it was only after the gap between them grew that Zhao Kun completely fell silent.It is understandable to say that he is dissatisfied with Zhao Can in his heart.

Besides, with so many people, there is no reason to be fooled by him, so there is no need to be afraid of him.

Zhao Can quickly learned the details of the gathering from Zhao Kun.As he said before, Zhao Kun didn't dare to hide it. After all, he didn't know if Zhao Can had other eyeliners. If the two confronted each other and the things he brought out were a little less, Zhao Can would definitely not let him go.

"What a vicious mind, does this mean that you must be killed?" Looking at their plan, Ping An couldn't help being secretly startled.

What Zhao Can said was right, if he was unprepared to use these methods, even if he could avoid part of it, it would be difficult to avoid all of it.At that time, it is bound to be recruited, suffer incalculable losses, and may even lose their lives.Instead of waiting until that time, it is better to take the initiative in your own hands.

Zhao Can just smiled, "That's all."

To be honest, these conspiracies and tricks are nothing more than a small Doyle in Zhao Can's eyes.It was precisely because he couldn't beat himself upright on the bright side, and even had no other way, that's why he used such means.This also shows that they have reached the time to see each other.

This is their last resort.

So Zhao Can didn't take it seriously at all.In his opinion, these things need to be dealt with carefully, but they can't really have a big impact on him.

Especially the part where he wanted to ruin his reputation made Zhao Can laugh and cry.

Fame is like a fleeting cloud, and when he really stands in that position, all of this can only be a decoration on his path, and cannot become a real stain or criminal evidence.There are many emperors who have gone too far than this in history. Didn't they all leave their names in history and be praised by others?

They don't even understand the truth of success and defeat. Should we say it is naive or stupid?

In comparison, Ping An was more worried about Zhao Can's safety, "Even if you know what's in your mind, you can't be careless. I don't know how many rivers and rivers have been waded through. If the boat ends up capsizing in this gutter, it will really make people feel uncomfortable." Look at the joke."

"I know." Zhao Can hesitated for a moment before saying, "Peace, don't enter the palace on New Year's Eve."

He didn't think this matter could threaten his safety, but when it comes to safety, it's different.Whenever there is a little bit of danger, he doesn't want to get involved safely.It is best to stay far away and be safe.

Ping An looked at him dumbfounded, "I just said there was no danger, but I was not allowed to go. This contradiction is too fast."

"I won't let you go, not because it's dangerous..." Zhao Can tried to defend himself, but when he met Ping An's gaze, he knew it was useless to say anything.If you are in a different place, if you are safe, can you rest assured that the other party will face it alone?cannot.

That being the case, he cannot force peace.He had no choice but to say, "Then you will follow the emperor when the time comes. They are coming at me, and they will not be so bold as to attack the emperor. It is safer for you to stand there."

"Okay." Ping An agreed.But I thought in my heart, where should I go when the time comes, why not follow me?

How could he really only care about his own safety and leave Zhao Can alone?

Zhao Rong and the others had people in the palace, so naturally Zhao Can also had them.It's fairly easy to find out what's changed during this period of time, and where they might be tampered with.

The first is the trick of falling into the water. Although it works best after success, it is also the easiest for Zhao Can to avoid.In the worst case, I would never go to the water's edge. Could it be that they can force it?Of course, you can force it, but you can't explain it clearly afterwards.

This is tantamount to taking suspicion on himself. No one is a fool to do such a thing.

Of course, I don't rule out the accident that I have to go to the water's edge in the middle.However, with precautions, it is very difficult for an adult who is conscious and healthy to "stumble" into the water.

However, it is more difficult to guard against falling objects.After all, since it is a palace banquet, there must be countless palace lanterns hanging high for lighting that night.It is impossible for Zhao Can to write down these places one by one, let alone avoid them deliberately.

However, it is impossible for them to control every place. Most of them just arrange a few lamps on the necessary roads, and it is not easy to let them fall without a trace.The more complicated the process, the more likely it will leave traces. As long as you keep an eye on people, you will naturally be able to discover patterns.

So Zhao Can behaved very calmly.

In a blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.

In fact, the emperor's health is not good this year, and he should not hold this palace banquet due to lack of energy.But I don't know what the old man thinks. He probably thinks that he has a short life, so he wants to have more fun, right?So he actually ordered people to prepare for a big event.

This can be regarded as a way of whitewashing peace.At least except for the court officials who were sober, the others hadn't noticed the clue at all, and only thought that the emperor had a minor illness.Ordinary people didn't even know that the emperor was sick.

It was not worth the time to be safe this night.However, on this special festival, because they are too busy, many people have to go to help.Moreover, the emperor's health is not good, so he needs more people to look after him.So Ping An managed to stay in the end.

Although the Shangyuan Lantern Festival has not yet arrived, the palace is full of lanterns and festoons, and all kinds of exquisite palace lanterns in different shapes are hung everywhere, which looks very festive and lively.

Because Ping An had seen the information investigated by Zhao Can before, he took a closer look and found that there were palace lanterns hanging everywhere, and the number could not be counted at all.With so many lamps, even if one or two of them fell, I am afraid that it can only be regarded as an accident.

However, he watched for a long time, but he didn't find where the palace lantern might fall.

Zhang Dongyuan asked from the side, "Ping An, what are you looking at?"

Ping An came back to his senses, quickly retracted his gaze, and said with a smile, "I just feel that tonight is very lively. I haven't been in Beijing for a long time, and I am almost not used to such lights and festoons."

"Isn't the folk lantern festival more lively?" Zhang Dongyuan said.

Pingan shook his head, "It's only in the capital city. Although there are lights in other places, they are almost not as lively as this."

It's no wonder that first of all, craftsmen from other places cannot be as skillful as the capital.After all, there are many high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and there are many demands for these wonderful objects. Naturally, craftsmen will gather in the capital.Second, the government from other places does not have the wealth and wealth of the imperial court, nor can it do such a big deal.

The yamen in the capital will build several-storey lantern mountains on Yujie Street. This kind of craftsmanship cannot be done in other places.

If it can be compared with the capital, I am afraid that there is only Jiangnan.Rich merchants and rich merchants gather there, and they don't hesitate to spend money. Naturally, all kinds of good things can be made. Although the elegance is not as good as that of the capital, the ingenious place is probably even better.

"So that's how it is." Zhang Dongyuan said, "Then when the Lantern Festival comes, find someone to change shifts, and then go out of the palace to have a look."

"Boss Zhang is right." Pingan came over and stood with him, "I'm here to watch, you always go back to His Majesty's place? I think there are quite a few people here, and it should be almost time for the banquet to start." gone."

The emperor's status is noble, so he naturally needs to be the last one to arrive, but it's not easy to make people wait too long.Now go and prepare, and then come, it's just right.

Zhang Dongyuan nodded and went.

Ping An looked around, looking for Zhao Can's location.

Today's banquet is held in a water pavilion.Almost half of the entire pavilion is built on the water, with walls on three sides, and only the side facing the water is open, giving a very wide view.Although there is no beautiful scenery to see at the moment, the trees on both sides of the river are decorated with palace lanterns, and the shadows of lights and candles are reflected on the river surface, which also has a special flavor.

Even the lamps in the water pavilion are not placed on the ground, but are hung up with ropes of unknown material, the height and height are very beautiful.

It is said that the person who chose this place was Concubine Zheng, and finally succeeded in persuading the emperor.It may be that such a place was chosen on purpose.Falling into the water here is always much more normal.

Although there is no name written on the seat, the place near the emperor's seat is empty at the moment.However, according to the calculations based on each person's grade, it is possible to roughly calculate where they are.To Ping An's surprise, there was indeed a lamp hanging directly above Zhao Can's seat, which looked very unsafe.

When Ping An was worried, the guests attending the banquet had already arrived one after another.First, low-rank officials, then higher and higher ranks, and then noble ministers, sons of the clan, etc.Ping An was busy going forward to greet her, so she didn't care about her worries.

Not long after, even several princes arrived, only the emperor remained.Taking advantage of people not paying attention, Pingan secretly raised his head to look up, Zhao Can followed his movements to look up, and saw a palace lantern hanging high above his head.Although the palace lantern looks wooden, it is not light in weight.It is also very dangerous if it falls and hits someone.

Zhao Can looked at Ping An reassuringly, and hinted with his eyes that he should be safe and not be impatient.

The other party was not that stupid, and directly attacked the lamp on his seat.After all, it seems too obvious, and I will definitely investigate it when the time comes.Although it may not be possible to find them, it is enough to have this suspicion.

Ping An can only try hard to keep his heart down so as not to reveal his flaws.

After waiting for a while, the emperor arrived late.He is not in good health, and in such a semi-open place, even though many charcoal pots are lit, he still feels cold, so he is wrapped in thick woolen clothes, which makes him dry and thin, and his sallow face is under the light. It looked even weaker, except for a pair of icy eyes, which were very sinister.

Aging is particularly evident in him.

Because the emperor was in poor health, he hadn't been to the court for a long time. Every day, he was just rushing the prime ministers to discuss matters. Many courtiers hadn't seen him for a long time.When I suddenly saw his appearance today, I couldn't help but shudder in my heart.

His Majesty's health looks very bad... This thought flashed through everyone's mind, and then they thought about it.

In fact, even though the emperor's health is not good, but after this period of time, it is not that bad.I don't have such an obvious feeling when I watch it on weekdays.It's just that today is the New Year's banquet, everyone is dressed up festively, and they look good, which makes his complexion even worse.

In fact, during the first period of the banquet, none of the things that Pingan was worried about happened.

One reason is that everyone is still in their respective positions now, and it seems clear at a glance that it is not suitable for fishing in troubled waters.Secondly, I am afraid that they also need to make temporary arrangements.

When the wine is hot, everyone will no longer be so particular about the rules, and will stand up and walk around, toasting each other.At that time, is the best opportunity.

Ping An stared nervously for a long time, but nothing happened. He also felt that he might be a little too nervous, so he tried his best not to pay attention to Zhao Can and relax.On such an occasion, they were not allowed to eat and could only look after their master. Ping An then turned his attention to the emperor, intending to do his part.

Finally, he lifted the wine glass to pour wine, and felt his heart jump suddenly, as if his eyelids jumped up too.

Ping An quickly turned his head and saw Zhao Can. Zhao Qi came over and said something to him for some reason, and then the two of them walked towards the emperor together.

"His Royal Highness Chen!" Ping An shouted loudly, regardless of whether it was abrupt or not.

He had a very bad premonition in his heart, always feeling that something bad would happen.He couldn't figure it out, so he had to stop Zhao Can first.

The voice was indeed too loud, startling everyone around, even the emperor was a little surprised, "Peace? What's wrong?"

Zhao Can and Zhao Qi also looked here, with some doubts in their eyes.

Ping An frowned, and was about to say something when he heard a loud "crash". It was the lamp not far in front of Zhao Can that finally fell from above and smashed to pieces on the ground.

This change came very suddenly, beyond everyone's expectations. Everyone stared at the place in shock, and some people exclaimed in a low voice, but swallowed it quickly.

Ping An breathed a sigh of relief, that bad feeling finally disappeared.

"What's going on?" the emperor asked in a deep voice.

This is the place where the palace banquet is held. There are so many lamps hanging from the roof. If all of them fell down like this, then there is no need to hold the palace banquet. Lose.How could this make the emperor not angry?

Zhang Dongyuan stepped forward quickly, "Your servant will send someone to investigate immediately."

"No need!" The emperor said with a cold face, "Just ask Concubine Zheng." After a pause, he continued, "No matter what, don't make too much noise, so as not to disturb everyone."

"Yes." Zhang Dongyuan agreed, and stepped back quickly.

It stands to reason that he left, and naturally someone else came to take his place, but the emperor waved to Ping An, "Ping An, come here."

Now that he came back to his senses, Ping An also realized that what he did to stop Zhao Can suddenly was a bit out of line.

Although something really happened in the end, he waited for a short while, logically speaking, it was impossible for him to see the movement in advance and tell Zhao Can to stop.Could he still tell the emperor that he just felt uneasy, or tell the emperor that the telepathy between his lovers made him aware that Zhao Can was in danger?

He walked over anxiously, but the emperor didn't ask questions immediately, but called Zhao Can and Zhao Qi over.

Now that I realized it, someone would naturally clean up the fallen lamp.Although the scene was still a little too quiet, the previous tranquility had been restored.Zhao Can and Zhao Qi also continued to walk over.