bookrebus Chapter 243 The throne is in the bag
Chapter 243 The throne is in the bag
Everyone was startled when they heard the shouting coming from outside.
"What's that sound outside?"
"I don't know. Send someone to check it out right away. I hope nothing else happens!"
The rebellion of the kings has exhausted them both physically and mentally, and they really don't have much energy to think about anything else.
At this moment, the eunuch rushed in shouting, "The Emperor is in trouble!"
"How dare you curse the emperor." Eunuch Wu was the first to scold. He was the one who brought the young eunuch who came to deliver the message. If he scolded the man first, it could help him escape the crime of disrespect. Otherwise, he would not be able to escape a beating.
Unexpectedly, the young eunuch did not appreciate it, but continued to shout: "Your Majesty, the rebels outside are breaking in."
Everyone was immediately shocked and asked in disbelief, "Where did the rebels come from? Where are the Royal Guards? What are they doing?"
The young eunuch said with a pale face: "The guards in the palace were vulnerable. In just two hours, the palace gates were breached. Now the rebels are approaching the main hall."
In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to the imprisoned princes. They grinned and threatened, "Are you scared now? Release us immediately and kill that bastard emperor. You will all be rewarded for your loyalty."
"Bah! You're just traitors who deceive the emperor."
"Well, you're ungrateful." As soon as he finished speaking, a loud shout rang out from outside the palace: "Purge the emperor's entourage, punish the treacherous officials! Kill the regent who instigated the emperor!"
The little emperor and his ministers were trembling with fear, their faces as pale as paper.
The Prince of Dongping stood in front of the palace, looking at them coldly, a strange smile on his face: "With your strength, do you think you are qualified to purge the emperor's side?"
Suddenly there was a long roar, and suddenly there was a deafening cry of killing coming from all directions.
An elite army appeared like a divine force from heaven and instantly defeated the rebels.
This magical army left everyone stunned. When did they have such a powerful army?
Seeing the rebels retreating step by step, the little emperor and his ministers couldn't help but cheer in surprise.
At this time, the Prince of Dongping was not paying attention to the battlefield in front of him. Instead, he secretly glanced at those princes. Those people had already broken free from the ropes while everyone was not paying attention, and quietly moved to the corner.
Looking at the many people in the hall, no one noticed their actions, which made the Prince of Dongping laugh. What's the point of having these good-for-nothings here?
An invisible energy spread in front of him, and soon those divine soldiers seemed to have received some kind of instructions and began to slaughter the rebels crazily.
At this critical moment of life and death, the rebels also fought bravely, knowing that if they continued like this they would be seeking death, so they simply fought with them. The situation suddenly became more intense, and many ministers were affected, screaming and dodging the falling swords and spears.
The seemingly tense situation did not hurt the ministers at all, but the occasional screams were terrifying. When they reacted, they found that the princes were hacked one by one and died before they could even call for help.
"Stop! Stop it, everyone!"
Now that the rebels were showing signs of collapse, the princes, who were very concerned about their lives, called for a halt.
However, their shouts were soon drowned out by the louder sounds of fighting. When all the chaos was over, those rebellious princes were killed in the melee.
However, just as the rebels were about to be defeated, a desperate prince suddenly drew his sword and rushed towards the young emperor, "You little beast, give us your life."
"Your Majesty, be careful!"
Although the Prince of Dongping reacted quickly, he was still a step too late. Blood gushed out instantly and the little emperor died on the spot. He could only kill the traitor who murdered the emperor.
When everything settled, everyone was shocked to realize that the little emperor was dead, the prince was dead, and the entire royal lineage was wiped out, without even a trace of blood left.
Everyone: "..."
There was a deafening silence! Everyone felt as if the sky had fallen. Without the royal bloodline, could their country still be called a country?
At this moment, a quick and sharp voice broke the silence of the court. An urgent report from the border came like a death warrant: "The coalition forces of several countries on the border are gathering a large army, intending to flatten the Great Xia Kingdom!"
This news was like a thunderclap, exploding in the court in an instant.
The court, which had just barely calmed down, fell into chaos again. The ministers looked at each other with pale faces and eyes full of fear and despair.
Someone murmured softly, "What should we do?"
The Prince of Dongping stood before the palace, his gaze as cold as ice. His voice was deep but carried an undeniable force: "The country cannot be without a ruler for a single day, and the border cannot be without generals for a single day. Now that we are facing external enemies and internal and external troubles, the only way to stabilize the situation and resist the foreign enemies is to elect a new ruler as soon as possible!"
Upon hearing this, all the ministers looked up at the Prince of Dongping, their eyes showing complicated expressions of hesitation, struggle, and faint expectation.
However, someone soon questioned in a low voice: "But the Royal Family... there is no one left to succeed the Royal Family!"
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured on everyone's heart.
The royal bloodline has been cut off, so where will the new emperor come from? The court suddenly fell into a dead silence, with only the sound of heavy breathing echoing in the air.
Suddenly, a voice from among the courtiers broke the silence: "We are willing to support the Regent! The Regent is both virtuous and talented, and has made outstanding contributions. He is the perfect choice for the new emperor!"
The sound was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing thousands of waves.
Soon, other ministers began to echo, their voices rising one after another: "We second the motion! The Prince Regent is the pillar of the country and should be the new emperor!"
"If the Regent can ascend the throne, he will surely lead Daxia to resist foreign enemies and restore national prestige!"
Seeing this, the originally hesitant old ministers gritted their teeth and finally nodded in agreement: "Now that the country is in crisis, only the Regent can shoulder this important responsibility! We are willing to support the Regent as the new emperor!"
The Prince of Dongping stood in front of the hall, his eyes sweeping over the crowd, his face still calm, as if all this was within his expectations.
He spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful: "Since you all trust me so much, I will do my utmost to protect the Great Xia Empire, resist foreign enemies, and restore peace to the world!"
Suddenly, loud shouts rang out in the court: "Long live the new emperor! Long live Daxia!"
However, amidst the cheers, an unfathomable light flashed in the eyes of the Prince of Dongping.
As the cheers in the court gradually subsided, the Prince of Dongping raised his hand slightly, signaling everyone to be quiet.
His gaze swept over each of the ministers, his voice low and commanding, "My Lords, since you have elected me as the new Emperor, I will certainly live up to your expectations. However, with foreign enemies pressing in, civil unrest just beginning to subside, and state affairs weighing heavily, I need your concerted efforts to overcome this difficult time."
The ministers nodded and responded in unison: "We are willing to serve the new emperor at our utmost!"
The Prince of Dongping nodded slightly, then turned to Eunuch Wu and said in a deep voice, "Eunuch Wu, immediately issue an order to seal off the palace and investigate any remaining rebels. Ensure the safety of the palace."
Eunuch Wu quickly bowed and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will do it right away."
The Prince of Dongping looked at the generals in the hall again, his tone carrying a hint of urgency: "Urgent news has arrived from the border. The enemy is approaching. Generals, do you have any plans to repel them?"
An old general stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the most valiant and skilled generals in the court are the Prince of Zhennan and General Qin. They have defeated enemy nations many times. Why not send them to the border to meet the enemy and preserve the prestige of our Great Xia Nation?"
The Prince of Dongping pondered for a moment, "Now that the Prince of Zhennan has gone to the border, I will immediately order him to prepare. As for General Qin..."
After a pause, he said meaningfully, "Let him mobilize troops stationed in various places to reinforce the border. At the same time, send elite troops to attack the enemy's rear, cut off their food supply, and force them to retreat."
The old general took his orders and left. The Prince of Dongping then looked at the other ministers and said in a deep voice, "Regarding internal affairs, all the gentlemen must perform their duties, appease the people, and stabilize their hearts. Especially for the security of the capital, no more disturbances must occur."
"The Holy One is wise!"
The ministers responded one after another, and the atmosphere in the court gradually changed from chaos to order.