bookcurios Chapter 160 Crown Prince Chu Zhenzhou became anxious and forced Emperor Yongning to abdicate!
Chapter 160 Crown Prince Chu Zhenzhou became anxious and forced Emperor Yongning to abdicate!
Outside Zhenyuan City.
Chu Yang's move was earth-shattering and soon spread throughout the Great Zhou.
"What? The Seventh Prince actually surrounded Zhenyuan City? Is he planning a rebellion?!"
"Treason? I don't think so. The Lord of Zhenyuan City, Zhao De, is no good either. Over the years, relying on his position to guard the border, he has oppressed the people and embezzled military pay. Maybe the Seventh Prince followed the Emperor's order to suppress the rebels!"
"I don't think so. The Seventh Prince has been excluded over the years. Now that he has finally gained his own power, how could he still obey the imperial court? I think he is going to..."
For a time, all kinds of rumors were rampant.
The entire Great Zhou was in turmoil because of Chu Yang's actions.
Kyoto, Prince's Mansion.
In the magnificent study, Crown Prince Chu Zhenzhou sat upright, listening to his advisers reporting the latest news.
"Your Highness, the situation with the Seventh Prince seems to be a little bad!"
A counselor showed a worried look on his face, "According to the information we received, the Seventh Prince brought a total of 100,000 troops this time, and he also recruited many talented people from the martial arts world. His strength should not be underestimated!"
"Humph, you are just a bunch of rabble, yet you dare to act so presumptuously in front of me!"
Chu Zhenzhou snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
"Your Highness, don't take this lightly!"
Another counselor said quickly, "The Seventh Prince has been keeping a low profile over the years and has secretly accumulated a lot of strength. He suddenly launched an attack this time, so he must be relying on something. We have to be on guard!"
"Yes, Your Highness, the Seventh Prince is accompanied by two wise men, Wang Meng and Sima Yi. We must be on guard against them!"
As Chu Zhenzhou listened to the analysis of his advisers, his expression gradually became solemn.
"Report!"
At this moment, a guard rushed in, knelt on the ground, and reported: "Your Highness, something terrible has happened!"
"What happened to him? Tell me!"
"The Seventh Prince surrounded Zhenyuan City, saying that the Lord of Zhenyuan City, Zhao De, was colluding with Yuenan Kingdom and was planning a rebellion. If Zhao De didn't come out, they would attack the city!"
"what?!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire study room was in an uproar.
"Bastard!"
Chu Zhenzhou slammed the table and flew into a rage, "This Chu Yang, he is so bold! What is he going to do? Is he planning a rebellion?!"
However, after his rage, a sinister smile appeared on Chu Zhenzhou's lips.
"Okay, that's great! Chu Yang, since you are so eager to die, I will grant your wish!"
"Your Highness! Your Highness! What's wrong with you?"
Seeing Chu Zhenzhou losing his composure, an adviser stepped forward and asked.
Chu Zhenzhou suddenly stopped, a fierce light flashed in his eyes, "Tell me, what does Chu Yang want to do? Is he planning a rebellion?"
"Your Highness, calm down!"
Another strategist also said quickly, "The Seventh Prince's move is indeed bold and reckless, but he may not really want to rebel."
"Maybe you want to rebel?!"
Chu Zhenzhou was so angry that he kicked over the sandalwood table beside him. "He has surrounded the imperial officials, and you still say 'maybe he doesn't want to rebel'?! Are you fooling me?!"
"Your Highness, I am not kidding you. Could it be that the Seventh Prince has been excluded over the years and now he has finally established his own power? Could it be that..."
The counselor was trembling with fear and explained quickly.
"What is it? Tell me!"
The counselor swallowed his saliva and said cautiously: "Could it be that he wants to force the emperor to abdicate?"
"Force the emperor to abdicate?!"
Chu Zhenzhou was stunned at first, then he laughed out loud as if he had heard a huge joke, "Hahahaha, forcing the emperor to abdicate? Just him? Is he worthy?!"
"Your Highness, don't let your guard down!" Another counselor said hurriedly, "The Seventh Prince has been keeping a low profile over the years and has secretly accumulated a lot of strength. He must have relied on something to suddenly attack us this time. We have to be on guard!"
"Yes, Your Highness,"
The counselor also echoed, "Beside the Seventh Prince, there are two wise men, Wang Meng and Sima Yi. We have to be on guard!"
Chu Zhenzhou's laughter stopped abruptly, and his expression gradually became solemn.
Of course he knew that Chu Yang was not a simple person. Over the years, he pretended to be a non-confrontational person on the surface, but no one knew what he was doing secretly.
Now, he finally showed his fangs, and his first attack was so ruthless that he couldn't help but feel a little afraid.
"Your Highness,"
A strategist's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he lowered his voice and said, "In my opinion, we should immediately go to the palace to meet the emperor and inform His Majesty of this matter, and ask His Majesty to make the decision!"
When Chu Zhenzhou heard this, a cold light flashed in his eyes. He slammed the table and said firmly.
"You're right! Go find my father now and ask him to pass the throne to me! Just tell him... just tell him that if he doesn't pass the throne, I will lead 800,000 troops to destroy Chu Yang!"
"Your Highness?!"
Hearing this, several counselors were shocked and fell to their knees. "Your Highness, please think twice! You must not rush into this matter!"
"Yes, Your Highness! This is a true act of treason!"
A counselor advised earnestly.
"What are you afraid of?!" Chu Zhenzhou roared, "If we don't take action now, we'll be doomed in the future! When that happens, we'll be the ones to die!"
There was a crazy light flashing in his eyes, as if he had already seen himself wearing a dragon robe and sitting on the supreme throne.
In the Jinluan Palace.
Chu Zhenzhou was too lazy to talk nonsense and just vented his emotions, saying that if he didn't take action, it would be over!
Emperor Yongning was so angry that he was shaking all over as he looked at Crown Prince Chu Zhenzhou, who was kneeling below and speaking harshly.
"Rebellious son! Rebellious son! Are you planning a rebellion?!"
Chu Zhenzhou raised his head calmly with a strange smile on his face, "Father, I am doing this for the sake of the country and the people of the Zhou Dynasty!"
"Seventh brother, he actually dared to surround the imperial officials. This is clearly treason!"
"As the crown prince, I cannot sit idly by!"
"you……"
Emperor Yongning pointed at Chu Zhenzhou and was so angry that he was speechless.
"Father, you are old. You have worked hard for the Great Zhou for most of these years. It is time for you to have a good rest."
Chu Zhenzhou spoke slowly, his tone revealing an unquestionable majesty, "I know that you have always favored my seventh brother, but he is no longer suitable to stay in the court. Why don't you just deal with him?"
"presumptuous!"
Emperor Yongning stood up suddenly and shouted angrily, "Are you trying to force me to abdicate?!"
"I dare not!" Chu Zhenzhou said with his head down, but there was no fear in his tone, "I just hope that father can put the country first and make a decision soon!"
Emperor Yongning took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart.
He looked at his son, whom he had placed high hopes on since he was young, and suddenly felt a deep disappointment and sadness in his heart.
"That's it, that's all!"
He waved his hand weakly, "I am tired. The Crown Prince will stay as regent. The rest of you, please leave."
"Father!"
Chu Zhenzhou wanted to say something else but was stopped by a sharp look from Emperor Yongning.
After everyone has left.
Chu Zhenzhou stood up slowly with a sinister smile on his face.
"My dear father, please rest and recuperate. Leave the affairs of the court to me."