Chapter 264: The Division of the Ming Dynasty
Jiang Chen and Yu Qingbei sat down at the table happily.
The several officials wanted to say something.
But before they could step forward, Huo Xiang, who was guarding nearby, stopped them.
"Everyone, this is a private banquet that my master has set up for the young prince."
"As for the rest of you, please follow the military advisor!"
After saying that, Huo Xiang turned around and ignored them.
Several people looked at Huo Xiang's attitude towards them and snorted coldly in dissatisfaction.
Fortunately, Gongsun Liang appeared in time, which made the faces of several people look better.
"Everyone, my master has specially prepared a banquet for you."
"Please follow me this way."
Gongsun Liang smiled and bowed to several people, making a gesture of invitation.
Seeing Gongsun Liang being so polite to them, the resentment in their hearts disappeared in an instant.
As the wine got to his heart's content, Yu Qingbei was already a little tipsy.
Looking at Jiang Chen again, although his face was a little tipsy, his bright eyes proved that he was still sober.
Looking at the drunk Yu Qingbei, Jiang Chen quickly glanced at Huo Xiang who was standing by .
Seeing Jiang Chen's gesture, Huo Xiang smiled knowingly, turned around and walked out.
Soon, Yu Qingbei was drunk and fell on the table.
"My little prince, my little prince, please don't blame me."
"We've known each other for such a long time, I really can't bear to do anything to you."
"For the safety of Xia Country and the Northern Territory, I have no choice but to inconvenience you."
Looking at Yu Qingbei who was drunk on the table, Jiang Chen waved his hand.
He called over several silver-armored guards and took Yu Qingbei away.
At this time, Prime Minister Huo, who had returned, stepped forward and reported to Jiang Chen.
"My lord, those people have been controlled."
"Hosting them well, I will release them back to the imperial capital after I send out the envoys."
Jiang Chen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that the people brought by Yu Qingbei had been controlled.
"I obey your command."
…
When Yu Qingbei woke up again, he found himself lying in an unfamiliar courtyard.
"Strange, I was drinking with Brother Jiang, why am I here?!"
"Also, where is this place?!"
Looking at everything unfamiliar around him, Yu Qingbei couldn't help but feel confused.
With doubts in his heart, Yu Qingbei slowly sat up from the bed.
When I reached the door and was about to push it open, I was interrupted by a voice behind me.
"My Lord, if I were you, I would not choose to open that door and go out."
Hearing this sudden voice, Yu Qingbei turned around.
I saw Huo Xiang, wearing a mask, standing behind Yu Qingbei, looking at him quietly.
"Are you the commander of Brother Jiang's personal guards?!"
"Why don't you let me open this door and go out?"
Looking at Huo Xiang, Yu Qingbei asked in confusion.
Facing Yu Qingbei's question, Huo Xiang smiled slightly and replied.
"My young prince, the emperor and Prince Huai'an sent you to the northern border for a reason."
"I think you know it better than us. The lord has also said it."
"He doesn't want to attack his friends. Please understand what the lord means."
"Also, I hope you won't make things difficult for the Lord..."
After answering Yu Qingbei's question, Huo Xiang turned around and walked out of the courtyard.
After he walked out of the courtyard, the silver-armored guard guarding the door locked it.
Hearing the sound of the door being locked, Yu Qingbei shook his head helplessly.
"Father, Father, why on earth are you…"
"Why did you make Brother Jiang and I end up like this today..."
Yu Qingbei sighed helplessly, turned around and went back to the room obediently.
At this time, it was in the southern part of the Ming Dynasty, in the former city of Jijing.
Supported by a group of military generals, Xu Xiao slowly walked into the Golden Palace.
Afterwards, Xu Xiao knelt down before everyone in the hall.
He slowly walked up the nine steps one by one and came to the dragon throne.
After Xu Xiao sat on the dragon throne, a eunuch dressed in brocade clothes stood up.
This eunuch was none other than the famous figure who had always been in front of Zhu Qizhen - Wang Ying!
After Wang Ying came out, he first bowed to Xu Xiao who was sitting on the dragon throne.
Then he turned around and took out a piece of golden silk from his arms.
After unfolding the golden silk cloth, Wang Ying slowly spoke.
He read the above contents aloud.
"By the will of Heaven, Zhu Qizhen is incompetent and unjust, causing the people to mourn."
"Therefore, the former Marquis Xu Xiao raised an army to eliminate the people's grievances!"
"Now, the tyrant has been removed, and the people have let go of their resentment."
"But, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day!"
Having said this, Wang Ying slowly raised his head and looked at the people standing below the stage.
After seeing that no one in the audience stood up to object, Wang Ying continued.
"Therefore, I, Wang Ying, am willing to make Marquis Wei the emperor!"
After hearing Wang Ying's words, the ministers who had been mentally prepared for this knelt down in the hall one after another.
"We are willing to make Marquis Wei the emperor!"
"We respectfully request Marquis Wei to take the throne immediately to calm the people's hearts!"
A group of ministers shouted loudly to Xu Xiao, wishing they could shout until their throats broke.
Amid the crowd's cheers, Xu Xiao nodded with satisfaction.
"In that case, I will grant your wish."
"Please rest assured, I will always put the people and the world first!"
Xu Xiao said in a decisive tone while waving his hands.
Seeing that the atmosphere was almost set, Wang Ying put away the silk cloth.
Then, he took out the dragon robe that had been prepared long ago from behind him.
After draping the dragon robe on Xu Xiao, Wang Ying took a step back and bowed to the ground.
"Your humble servant Wang Ying pays homage to the Emperor!"
"Your subjects, we pay homage to our Emperor. Long live the Emperor!"
When the ministers saw Wang Ying's behavior, they immediately knelt on the ground and shouted loudly.
In this way, Xu Xiao ascended the throne as emperor with the "recommendation" of everyone!
After ascending the throne, Xu Xiao made his first decision.
The decision was to execute the tyrant Zhu Qizhen immediately to appease the people!
In addition, Xu Xiao also ordered to change the country's name to "Song".
At this point, the Ming Dynasty was completely divided into two parts, north and south!
After learning the news that Xu Xiao had proclaimed himself emperor, Zhu Qiyu in the north was the first to issue a statement expressing his opposition.
In this regard, as an ally that has already formed an alliance with Zhu Qiyu.
Tian Min also righteously refused to recognize the legitimacy of the "Xu Song" regime!
However, apart from this, Jiang Chen still made the announcement on behalf of Xia Kingdom.
The Xia Kingdom and the Northern Border fully recognized the legitimacy of the "Xu Song" regime and sent congratulatory gifts.
As soon as this news came out, Qi monarch Tian Min and Zhu Qiyu naturally hated Jiang Chen.
However, they had no way to deal with this.
Once they really declare war on Jiang Chen, the two forces will not be able to do anything to Jiang Chen at all!
After all, one is facing numerous problems at home, and the other can't even reach the northern border.
