"Huh? What did you say? Many people present were stunned. [Full text reading]

The news brought by Zhang Tianhao surprised them so much that they didn't react for a while. There was only one thought in their minds, and that was: Emperor Wanli died? Emperor Wanli, who ruled the Ming Dynasty for forty-six years, died like this?

Although it is said that the white-clothed army rebelled at the beginning, everyone's goal was to overthrow the imperial court and overthrow the Wanli Emperor. However, when they suddenly heard the news of his death, everyone was still a little weird. Anyway, he's an emperor, isn't he? The word emperor, in everyone's mind, is estimated to carry a lot of weight.

Sawanna was surprised and said, "Wouldn't it? ”

Gao Yigong also said very cautiously: "Is the news accurate?" ”

Xuan Yingwei's owl said, "It's true, it's been confirmed again and again. ”

"Crashed......" Xu Xingxia whispered to himself, his eyes a little wandering. He vaguely remembered that Emperor Wanli should have died two years later. In the historical era, there is also the saying that Wanli is forty-eight years old. The Battle of Sarhu seems to have broken out in the forty-seventh year of Wanli. It was precisely because of the defeat of the Battle of Salhu that Emperor Wanli was hit hard, his condition suddenly worsened, and he was not rescued in the end, so he died.

Could it be that it is because of his own appearance that the course of history has changed greatly? Emperor Wanli died, but there was no problem. However, after his death, it is really difficult to say whether there will be any changes in the Ming Dynasty. Will Nurhachi attack ahead of schedule? How was power redistributed within the Ming Dynasty? These are all very serious problems. Emperor Wanli is a person who still has a relatively strong ability to control. He is dead now, and I am afraid that the Ming Dynasty will really start to be stormy and unpeaceful.

"Has Emperor Taichang ascended the throne?" Xu Xingxia suddenly asked.

"Emperor Taichang?" Zhang Tianhao said slightly stunned. He didn't know which Emperor Taichang was. Xuan Yingwei has only received the news of the death of Emperor Wanli, but he has not yet received the news of Zhu Changluo's accession to the throne, so he naturally does not know the Taichang year name.

Xu Xingxia realized that he was out of control again, so he said casually: "It's the new emperor." I seem to have heard someone say that if the new emperor ascends the throne, the era name is very likely to choose Taichang. ”

Zhang Tianhao was relieved, shook his head and said, "It's not clear for the time being, the owl's intelligence didn't say." It may be a few days away. ”

Xu Xingxia said decisively: "Go!" Go back to Ningxia Town immediately! ”

Such a big thing happened in the Central Plains, of course Xu Xingxia had to rush back immediately. No matter how the Ming Dynasty changes, it can no longer cause harm to him. However, with such a big change, it would be foolish for the white-clothed army not to get a little benefit from it. You are trapped in the northwest region in vain, and if you don't take the initiative to attack, others will not thank you, they will only say that you are a fool and don't seize such a good opportunity.

…… On the way back to Ningxia Town, more news came.

The crown prince Zhu Changluo, who has been boiling for decades, finally became the emperor. It is said that before the official accession to the throne, there was a small turmoil. But the specific content of the turmoil, Xuan Yingwei is not known for the time being. With the support of a group of courtiers, Zhu Changluo officially ascended the throne as emperor in the Forbidden City in Nanjing. At the same time, change the yuan Taichang, and take next year as the first year of Taichang.

After receiving this news, Zhang Tianhao was very strange and a little suspicious. He said to himself: "How did the chairman know in advance that it would be changed to Yuan Taichang? His message is so sensitive! The new emperor really changed the Yuan Taichang. Could it be the relationship between His Royal Highness the County Lord? But isn't His Royal Highness the County Lord completely out of touch with that side? How did she know? ”

When he was suspicious, new news came that there seemed to be an emperor in Yanjing City. And this emperor is none other than King Fu. With the support of his mother Zheng Guifei and some courtiers, King Fu even ascended the throne of the emperor. His title is exactly the same as Zhu Changluo's previous title, which is Yanjing Supervisor. Even, he ascended the throne earlier than Zhu Changluo in the south. After all, the building near the water gets the moon first! The news of the death of Emperor Wanli will take at least three days to pass from Yanjing City to Nanjing.

"What's going on?"

"How come there are two emperors?"

Zhang Tianhao looked at Xu Xingxia in amazement, looking dazed.

There are no two masters in the country, what is King Fu doing? Is he going to usurp the throne?

Xu Xingxia didn't care much. Is it strange that two emperors are strange? If you don't have three emperors, it's already good! Originally, Emperor Wanli hoped to pass the throne to King Fu, but it was only due to the opposition of his ministers that he did not succeed. The sudden death of Emperor Wanli this time just gave King Fu an excellent opportunity. At the same time, it is also his only chance to ascend to the top. If he doesn't catch it, he'll never have a chance in the future.

He was originally in Luoyang, and it is said that at the beginning of the year, he quietly went to Tianjin Wei and announced that he was called to stay in the hospital. As for what disease he had, no one knows. Because, under the aura of the crown prince going to Nanjing to supervise the country, there are actually very few people who notice him. Even if some people thought that this might be King Fu's excuse, they only thought that King Fu might be trying to avoid the edge of the white-clothed army. After all, under the direct threat of the white-clothed army, Luoyang was too unsafe. He is the most favored son of Emperor Wanli, so naturally it is impossible for him to directly face the butcher's knife of the white-clothed army. Acquiescing in his escape to Tianjin Wei was also to give him a safer place.

As a result, no one expected that as soon as the crown prince went to Nanjing to supervise the country, Emperor Wanli suddenly died. Obviously, behind this incident, there is definitely a black hand at work. Moreover, this indulgent black hand is quite clever. The location of Tianjin Wei is really well chosen. Tianjin Wei is so close to Yanjing that fast horses only need one night to reach. He must have gotten the news much earlier than Zhu Changluo, and he had much more time to use.

The crown prince Zhu Changluo was sent to Nanjing to supervise the country, which actually had advantages and disadvantages. The good thing is that he is justified, and no one will compete with him for the throne of the crown prince. Even King Fu did not dare to openly seek the throne of the crown prince again. As long as there are no accidents, the crown prince succeeds to the throne, which is a sure thing. The disadvantage is that Nanjing is too far away from Yanjing, and it takes time for information to be transmitted.

"What exactly is Wanli's edict?" Xu Xingxia suddenly asked.

That's the crux of the matter. If the blessed king Zhu Changxun dared to ascend the throne as the emperor in Yanjing, he must have the edict of Emperor Wanli as a talisman, otherwise, he would not have the courage. In fact, even if he had the guts, it would be useless. Because, the ministers will not cooperate at all. However, if there is a handwritten edict from the Wanli Emperor, it is different. If you add another article, you will be in a hurry to obey the power, but I am afraid that there will still be some supporters.

What exactly is the "thing" in this matter of urgency? Of course, it is Xu Xingxia's white-clothed army. Now the white-clothed army is directly threatening the Jingshi, and the magnates in the Jingshi are all under pressure. Now that Emperor Wanli has died suddenly, and the crown prince is in distant Nanjing, Yanjing City, there is not even a person in charge, so how can it be done? Under the impetus of well-intentioned people, King Fu first took in power in the name of the prison country, and then directly ascended the throne as the emperor, which is logical.

There is no doubt that Zhu Changluo, the new emperor in Nanjing, will never be able to do such a ridiculous thing. How could he allow King Fu to ascend the throne as emperor? This is simply a rebellion, a usurpation! However, in a short period of time, apart from public condemnation and loud scolding, he was afraid that there would be no substantive solution. Because, the Ming Dynasty did not have too many troops around the city of Nanjing. On the contrary, there were quite a few troops around the capital.

"My lord, you mean that King Fu has the support of the army? The armies around the capital all support King Fu? Zhang Tianhao asked subconsciously.

"I'm just guessing, I don't know." Xu Xingxia shook his head and said.

The Ming Dynasty was about to split into two groups, the north and the south, and the historical development entered an unprecedented track, but Xu Xingxia's speculation was only the Donglin Party. It is very likely that the people of the Donglin Party fell out with the people in the army, which caused a feud between the two sides. Or, the people of the Donglin Party have neglected the people in the army, so that the generals of the army are willing to support King Fu instead of supporting His Royal Highness the Prince. Because, the crown prince Zhu Changluo's side is almost all from the Donglin Party. It is not surprising that the Donglin Party has the surname of flying and domineering, and it is not surprising that such a thing is done.

However, in general, there should be a little more people who support Nanjing. After all, Emperor Taichang of Nanjing City is the true emperor. For the sake of him, the emperor's throne, the ministers have struggled with Emperor Wanli for decades, and would rather die than back down. No matter how King Fu, who was killed halfway, deceived Emperor Wanli to make an edict, he was suspected of usurping the throne. It is estimated that the Donglin Party's crusade document should be issued soon. Speaking of pen sticks, mouths, and other ministers, they are definitely not opponents of the Donglin Party.

Regrettably, support is support, and division is split. The Donglin Party's crusade against Zhuwen wants to remove King Fu from the emperor's throne, but I am afraid that it will be very difficult. Even, Nanjing City may not be able to protect itself. Fuwang is also not a fuel-efficient lamp. What's more, behind him, there is also the support of Concubine Zheng Guifei. There should be some henchmen of the Fuwang Party.

The biggest fatal feature of the Donglin Party is that it did not grasp enough military power. They don't take army generals too seriously. Summoned and gone, the status of army generals is not as good as a dog in front of them. At a critical moment, it is impossible to want the army generals to support this group of Donglin Party stupid hats.

(To be continued)