On the seventh day of the seventh month, Wei Cundong's eldest son Wei Xian held a succession ceremony.

The sound of fine music began, dozens of guards held the honor guard, and the mighty led to the main hall, in front of the big stone steps, the guards stayed, and only two personal soldiers followed Wei Xian up the stairs.

The ceremony was quite smooth at the beginning, and in the crowd, Wei Jin stood there respectfully, standing with his head down, his eyes lowered, so that people could not see any problems.

Originally, I was worried that the second son of the Wei family would cause trouble at the ceremony, but I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Please take your seat and receive the gold seal and the yellow book. The five-grade ceremonial officer in charge of the ceremony spoke according to the rules.

Wei Xianmu had a wooden face, surrounded by the attendants, dressed in the uniform of the general of Tuxin Zhenbei, walked down the steps, and walked up, and was about to sit down in the main seat.

"Please stop the eldest prince!" At this moment, an official in charge of etiquette suddenly stood up and spoke.

Hearing this, everyone present looked at him, and after seeing who it was, they all sighed in their hearts when they knew the inside story, and the brotherly struggle for power that they thought would not happen still happened.

Stepping out of the ranks of officials, this official with a serious expression on his face is the confidant official of the second son's faction, his official position is subordinate to the ceremonial official, it stands to reason that he has no right to speak in this kind of ceremony, in front of all the guests, even if it is his boss, the five-grade ceremonial official who spoke at the right time, just sank his face and said coldly: "Lord Xiao, you have exceeded the rules." On top of such a ceremony, how can you allow your seven-grade participation ceremony to be presumptuous?"

When he said this, the eyes of the five-rank ceremonial officer swept over a corner of the crowd below, and found that the second prince was looking at him expressionlessly, and he couldn't help frowning slightly.

If this ceremony is destroyed, the Chengdu government will fall into disputes and bring more crises to the stormy Chengdu regime, so it must be maintained.

This is also the consensus of many people.

"Lord Shangguan, you have misunderstood. The lower officials had no other intentions, but they just felt that the current ceremony was a bit unreasonable with the law, and even if they were to be punished, they still had to raise doubts. When the official surnamed Xiao heard the scolding of his boss, he was not afraid at all, and he simply pushed back, looking righteous and awe-inspiring.

"Presumptuous! At this time, how can you be presumptuous? Send Master Xiao out!" Seeing that everyone present was silently watching this farce, the heart of the ceremonial officer was cold, most of the officials who participated in the ceremony were neutral, at this time, I was afraid that they would not come up to stop it, only he spoke, after listening to what the official surnamed Xiao said, he replied coldly.

"Lord Shangguan......"

"Slow ......"

But at this moment, two voices sounded at the same time.

Lord Shangguan glanced at Wei Jin, the second son of the Wei family, who was walking out of the crowd, and then turned his head to look at Wei Xian, the eldest son who also stopped drinking.

I was a little reluctant in my heart, at least I had to listen to the words of the eldest prince who assisted me.

Lord Shangguan had no choice but to fall silent, take a few steps back, and wait for the two of them to speak.

"Xiao Shenyi has something to say, so let him say it. When such solemnity is made, for some reason something goes wrong, it is not a good thing. Xiao Shenyi, if you have something to say, just say it!" Wei Xian, the eldest son of the Wei family, stared at the second brother in front of him for a while, turned his gaze to Xiao Shenyi, and said slowly.

"What the eldest brother said is very true, Lord Xiao, please have something to say. Wei Jin then said.

The two brothers seem to have a tacit understanding, the two are different due to different circumstances, the relationship is actually very cold, the outside world has heard of this, seeing such a scene, everyone understands what is going on, all expressionless, afraid of any mutiny, they are implicated.

At this time, Xiao Shenyi had cleared his throat and said loudly: "Eldest son, the lower officials are not dissatisfied with you, but just talk about the matter. Next, if there is any offense, please also ask the eldest prince Haihan. ”

Wei Xian looked at him coldly and motioned for him to continue.

Xiao Shenyi continued: "Since this is the case, then the lower official will be offended. Regarding the eldest prince taking over the post of marshal, the lower officials have three questions. First, I heard that before the death of the marshal, I only summoned you, the eldest prince, is this true?"

"It is true. ”

"Second, although the eldest prince has the wills of the handsome, the handsome has been sick in bed for more than a month, and if this seal is stolen, it is not impossible to ......."

"Presumptuous, are you doubting the real surname of the order in the hands of the eldest prince?" said someone next to him.

"Xia Guan has already said that this is just Xia Guan's question...... Another point, according to the customs of Chengdu Mansion, the father is mourned, and the son needs seven days before he can take the throne, I don't know why the eldest prince hurriedly succeeded to the throne?" Speaking of this, Xiao Shenyi said solemnly: "This kind of succession is a major event, and the ministers are loyal to the marshal, so they must be clearly distinguished, and there should be no confusion. ”

"Second brother, is this what you want to know?" Hearing this, Wei Xian smiled coldly, and instead of looking at Xiao Shenyi, he looked at the second brother Wei Jin, who was standing not far away.

In front of everyone, Wei Jin respectfully saluted his brother, and said lightly: "Big brother, little brother believes in you, but this matter is related to my Wei family temple, and you still need to make an explanation." ”

"Hehe......" I don't know why, the eldest prince Wei Xian suddenly smiled bitterly: "Second brother, since this is the case, then please ask my father for the rest of the testament." ”

How many other wills?

Hearing this, Wei Jin's heart was sudden, and a sense of uneasiness suddenly came from his heart.

Why did I get information that my father only left a testament to my eldest brother before he died...... Could it be that my father still has a trick?

Thinking of his father's actions before his death, cold sweat broke out on Wei Jin's forehead.

At this time, at the signal of the eldest prince, several people came out of the official ranks.

Seeing them, Wei Jin's pupils shrank suddenly.

What came out was not what he thought before, the relatives of the eldest prince, and the few people who came out were all henchmen and important ministers who usually followed Wei Dongcun's side.

It seems that the father really left a testament in their hands?

In fact, even if there is no testament, as soon as these important ministers stand up, the overall situation will be decided.

Miscalculation, this time, really miscalculation.

"Eldest Prince, you have finally figured it out. To this new master, several old ministers and veterans saluted, and then one of them stood up and said to everyone present.

"Since the matter has come to this point, then Cheng Mou is here to explain that relying on the trust of the lord, half a year ago, he had a secret conversation with the five of me and granted a matter. As early as half a year ago, the marshal had decided to set up the eldest prince as the heir, and proposed that if he died, the eldest prince must inherit the throne without delay. And ordered the new master, Wei Jin, the second son of Feng Dashuai, to be the commander of Jingcheng County......"

"Jingcheng County Order, I don't believe ......" Wei Jin, who had always been humble and polite, couldn't help but break down after hearing this responsibility.

Obviously, he is the best descendant of the Wei family, why does his father only look at this eldest brother?

Unwilling!

The commander sneered and raised his voice suddenly: "Come on, pull this thief down." ”

The two pro-soldiers came up suddenly, without saying a word, first knocked off Xiao Shenyi's official hat, and then pulled it down, Xiao Shenyi was suddenly shocked: "Spare your life, second son, help!"

Pulled out for a moment, there was a scream, the shouting was suddenly interrupted, and the entire hall was suddenly silent, Wei Jin's face suddenly turned pale, and he clenched his fists.

When he learned of this, Wang Hongyi was teasing his child in the backyard, and heard that Zhang Yuwen was waiting for him in the study, so he had to reluctantly put down the child and come to the study.

"Lord, my subordinates just got the news that Wei Cundong is dead. Seeing Wang Hongyi coming in, as soon as the door was closed, Zhang Yuwen informed Wang Hongyi that he had just learned the information.

"When did it happen?" Hearing this news, Wang Hongyi was not much surprised, with Wei Cundong's situation, he really didn't live long.

"Three days ago. Zhang Yuwen said.

"Three days ago, his son has succeeded to the throne? Which one is it?" Thinking of Wei Cundong's second son mentioned in the previous information, Wang Hongyi asked.

"It's the eldest son, Wei Xian. ”

"The eldest son inherits the handsome position!" Wang Hongyi remembered that it was written in the intelligence that among Wei Cundong's two sons, the eldest son's surname was Wen Wen, but he was very loved by Wei Cundong, and the second son's surname was Qing and his father, but his status in the family was lower, but he had some of his own power in Chengdu Mansion, and he thought that once Wei Cundong died, it would be the second son who would win the handsome position.

"So, Wei Cundong made arrangements before his death?"

"The intelligence only mentions that Wei Cundong made several hidden orders before his death, in the hands of his eldest son and several henchmen, and ordered the new marshal to canonize the second son as the Jingcheng County Commander......" Zhang Yuwen replied.

"Jingcheng County Order, hehe, this Wei Cundong is indeed ruthless to the second son, it is said that this county is on the edge, connected to the natives, the population is not large, and it is often plundered by neighboring counties. But I'm afraid this testament won't be taken out easily, right?It should be what this second son did to cause such an encounter......" Tapping his fingers on the table, Wang Hongyi said with a smile.

"Yes, you can see it for yourself, but it is said that the second son cried and begged for mercy afterwards, and he did not rush to take office immediately, and he was still in Chengdu City!"

"Is there a rebellion on the Xiao Wall?" Wang Hongyi thought after reading the information handed over by Zhang Yuwen.

After thinking for a moment, he asked Zhang Yuwen on the side: "What do you think about this--if you send troops." ”

Naturally, I wanted to examine this person's talents.

"Lord, at this time, if you send troops to Chengdu Mansion, the odds of victory are tenfold, and the losses are not low. Chengdu Mansion is the capital city of Shu, the city is high and the walls are thick, whether it is defense or strength, not to be underestimated. ”

"Wei Cundong is newly dead, Yu Wei is still there, there is a direction of civil strife in Chengdu Prefecture, but it has not yet taken shape, at this time, they will be angry with the enemy, causing unnecessary losses to our army. ”

And at this time, the long journey to Chengdu Mansion was not the best choice. Although the paper armor is breathable and better than ordinary armor, in this rainy season, it will cause a certain decrease in combat effectiveness. ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Yuwen suggested: "It's better to rest for two months, and then raise troops to attack Chengdu Mansion after two months." ”

"You're okay. Wang Hongyi said with a smile, this is exactly what he wants, in fact, he has long known that Wei Cundong is dead, and he used to be from a tall building, looking at it from afar.

The luck that was originally condensed in Chengdu in white and red has gradually dissipated, but it has not yet dissipated.

In fact, Wang Hongyi had already sent people to infiltrate the Chengdu Mansion, not only to create an incident, provoke the Wei brothers, and increase the contradictions between them, but also to contact and win over Chengdu officials.

(To be continued)