Li Renai, really lives up to his name.

After a good meal and a good drink, I feel in great spirits.

"My lords, please don't rush to leave. I have prepared a fireworks display for you. Someone, open all the windows of Jiying Palace."

Zhao Huan took the lead, and all the ministers in the hall gathered around the window.

A week ago, His Majesty held a fireworks show in the square in front of the Bianliang Palace, turning the entire Bianliang into a city that never sleeps.

I have to say that the fireworks in the palace are much better than those performed in the brothels and theaters. They are bigger, thicker and longer.

"Amidst the sound of firecrackers, the year is over, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu. This first burst of fireworks is about to explode, and this flower is called Thunder."

After Zhao Huan finished his introduction, two palace guards came to the square holding a metal bucket. Inside the bucket was a ball with a diameter of 20 centimeters and a long fuse extending from it.

It's new. This is the first time I've seen such fireworks. Not only are they big, they are also quite mysterious. They are packed in a big iron bucket.

"My lords, please cover your ears for a moment." The eunuch of the East Palace reminded them and took out a tinderbox to light the fuse.

The eunuch of the East Palace stretched out his long legs, covered his ears and ran away without any intention of looking back.

In the corridor of Jiying Palace, some scholars were already whispering to each other, saying that the eunuch was as timid as a mouse and lacked masculinity.

Isn't this nonsense? Where does the eunuch's masculinity come from?

"Shh! Shh! Shh!"

A dazzling light flashed, and the huge sphere, pushed by the reaction force, rushed straight into the sky and did not stop until it was about thirty meters away.

"Bang!"

A violent explosion was heard, and the doors and windows of Jiying Hall began to tremble.

Listen to advice and eat your fill.

Those who covered their ears felt better, but those who didn't felt a thunderclap, a constant buzzing in their ears. Down in the corridor, the scholars who had just complained about the cowardice of the Eastern Palace eunuchs were all pale, and some even collapsed to the ground.

Outside the Bianjing Palace, people hiding in various places heard the sound of firecrackers coming from the Bianjing Palace and began to prepare for action.

"A new year brings a new atmosphere, welcoming spring and bringing good luck. I hope the entire court will be refreshed. This second burst of fireworks must be bright. This flower is called the Light of Nagasaki."

The eunuch of the Eastern Palace brought a wooden box. Inside, there were twelve one-foot-long bamboo joints tied together, and twelve fuses intertwined together.

"Shh! Shh! Shh!"

This time everyone learned their lesson and covered their ears with their hands.

"Look up at the sky!"

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”

With a whistle-like sound, the twelve bamboo joints shot a ball of fire into the sky one by one, as if a timer had been set. A moment later, the twelve flames exploded at the same time.

In the city that never sleeps, fireworks rise into the night sky and explode, and suddenly countless flames like shooting stars spread out, brilliant and dazzling.

Zhao Huan said loudly: "Pray quickly, pray quickly, it will be effective..."

Upon hearing the prayer, everyone looked at Zhao Huan curiously, only to see that Zhao Huan actually put his hands together and prayed silently and devoutly towards the night sky.

The ministers looked at each other, smiled bitterly and shook their heads. Some remained silent, some prayed silently, and some pretended to do something.

"Only by unity can we defeat the enemy. As the saying goes, to resist foreign aggression, we must first stabilize the country. This third burst of fireworks must be red. This flower is called "Sending You Home."

The third blast of fireworks represented the highest level of the Song Dynasty at that time. The fireworks swirling in the sky formed five numbers, namely 1, 4, 6, 7, and 9.

"To resist foreign aggression, one must first stabilize the internal situation." This is not a kind statement. The eyes of the courtiers in the palace flickered. Who is Your Majesty talking about? Are they the remnants of Tong Guan or someone else? What do these 1, 4, 6, 7, and 9 mean?

Outside the Bianjing Palace, a battalion of well-equipped heavy armored soldiers, looking at the signal in the sky, under the leadership of the commander, rushed towards the Bianjing Palace in an orderly manner. The Imperial City Division guarding the palace cooperated and opened the palace gate.

"What does your majesty mean?"

"Wait a moment, I want you all to listen to some loud fireworks!"

Zhao Huan sat upright on the dragon throne, waiting quietly.

A quarter of an hour later, there was no response.

"Tramp, tramp, tramp! Tramp, tramp, tramp!"

There was a sound of heavy footsteps outside Jiying Hall, followed by a burly middle-aged man wearing black armor and holding a Xuanhua axe walking quickly into the hall.

“Help! Help!”

Shao Chengzhang shouted outside the hall, and the eunuchs of the East Palace inside hurriedly gathered together and stood in front of Zhao Huan.

Zhao Huan looked horrified and shouted, "Who are you? Without permission, you dared to enter the palace at night wearing armor and holding weapons? Are you planning a rebellion?"

The strong man did not answer, but walked to stand behind Wang Fu, like a loyal guard.

Shaozai Wang Fu calmly stood up from his seat, walked to the center of the hall, and looked at Zhao Huan and all the civil and military officials in the court with a calm look.

"The Emperor, wise throughout his life, was foolish for a moment. Moving south would have clearly saved the country from war, yet he listened to Li Gang's slander and abdicated to the Crown Prince."

"You fucking fart!"

Li Gang rushed into the hall from the corridor. His rank was not high enough to allow him to sit in the main hall, and when he saw Wang Fu, he cursed him: "When the emperor abdicated, you readily agreed."

Wang Fu ignored Li Gang and gestured to the guard behind him. The guard leaped out, a flash of cold light flashing, and chopped down Li Gang's forehead with an axe.

Li Gang rolled over and barely avoided it, and had no time to refute Wang Fu.

Wang Fu looked at Li Gang with contempt and said, "You are worthy enough to fight with me? Why don't you just burn incense and light candles? Why do you have to stand out?"

"The Crown Prince is not a qualified heir to the throne. He has been in the Eastern Palace for over a decade, yet he has neither learned the ways of governing nor communicated with the ministers. All he does all day and night is engage in unorthodox practices."

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