Zhao Yang was clearly a bit dim-witted, but Zhao Zhan somehow managed to make him very happy and persuade Mu Zhaojun to agree to his proposal.
With Mu Zhaojun's intervention, Zhao Yan had no choice but to cooperate with Zhao Zhan and effectively place the Empress Dowager and Heng Wenhao under house arrest.
Although Mu Zhaojun was over sixty years old at this time, she was not confused and had her own logic.
Her reasoning was very simple.
This empire belongs to the Zhao family. With Zhao Cheng gone, no one can control Yuan Yun. We can't let the emperor have to ask his mother about everything!
I have always been fair and just in my dealings with others, as all my ministers have witnessed. Although I am close to the Empress Dowager, Zhao Zhan did not make things difficult for me, which is partly due to my uncle.
I stood on the sidelines, coldly observing everything.
I know the storm is coming.
But the outcome of this matter was beyond my expectations, and beyond everyone's expectations.
After the Empress Dowager was placed under house arrest, Zhao Zhan used the positions of Mu Zhaojun and Zhao Yang to quickly eliminate the Empress Dowager's supporters. Then he tricked Mu Zhaojun into taking Zhao Yan and his wife on a trip.
As soon as Mu Zhaojun and Zhao Yan left Changsui, Zhao Zhan immediately launched a palace coup, forcing Zhao Changli to abdicate.
He wanted to replace everyone associated with Zhao Changli, turn Zhao Changli into a puppet, and completely seize control of the Zhao Han Empire.
That day, I was also in the main hall, watching Zhao Changli, who was sitting on the dragon throne, trembling with anger, and Zhao Zhan, who had one foot on the dragon throne and was looking at the emperor with an arrogant expression.
The entire court of civil and military officials dared not even breathe loudly, and even half of the military generals showed satisfied smiles.
Compared to Zhao Changli, who valued literature over military affairs, they preferred the future that Zhao Zhan could create for them.
I didn't say anything either.
I am merely the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice. With things having developed to this point, I am no different from an ant.
Then I saw a middle-aged man holding a large knife walk out from the attendants behind Zhao Yang and kick Zhao Zhan to the ground.
The man had a full beard and a murderous look on his face.
Although his beard covered most of his face, my memory suddenly struck me, and I recognized him at a glance.
I met him when I was a child.
He was He Zhi, a captain of the Dragon Spear Guard who was always by Zhao Huan's side!
"How dare you! You..." Zhao Zhan was halfway through his sentence when he recognized He Zhi and was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
If we're talking about the third person Zhao Zhan fears besides Zhao Cheng and Zhao Huan, it would probably be him.
He genuinely intended to kill Zhao Zhan back then.
"He Zhi!" Zhao Zhan panicked and took several steps back, exclaiming, "Guards! This man is a traitor to the Zhao family, seize him!!"
Zhao Zhan's attendant immediately ran towards He Zhi, but was stopped by more armored soldiers.
Xiao Luofeng stepped out from among the armored soldiers and glanced at Cheng Xu, who was standing next to Zhao Yang.
Zhao Zhan shouted, "General, what are you standing there for? Arrest the traitors!"
Cheng Xu sneered, "Your Highness, look closely. These are all armored soldiers from the Eastern Capital. I'm afraid the Grand General can't command them."
Zhao Zhan pointed at Cheng Xu and roared, "Cheng Xu, are you plotting a rebellion?!"
"Fourth brother, it's you who's plotting a rebellion today!"
Zhao Yang slowly walked out from behind Cheng Xu, looking at Zhao Zhan with a half-smile.
Zhao Zhan was completely shocked by Zhao Yang's appearance.
His eyes, his expression, and the way he spoke were all different from the Zhao Yang of the past.
Zhao Zhan realized what was happening and exclaimed in surprise, "Second Brother, you...you were faking it?!"
"Sigh..." Zhao Yang raised his arms, closed his eyes, and looked like he was enjoying himself. His voice contained frustration, indignation, and excitement as he said, "Back then, after my elder brother entered Changsui, Youxi found me a miracle doctor who specialized in treating brain diseases through Mr. Minghua's introduction. I was already cured at that time... But, all these years, I've been really suffering from this!"
Zhao Yang walked towards Zhao Zhan step by step, each step feeling different. As he walked, he said, "I outlived my father, I outlived my elder brother, do I have to outlive you, my younger brother?"
"Hahaha!!!"
Zhao Yang reached out and patted Zhao Zhan's face, saying, "Even if it's about replacing our good nephew, it's not your place, Fourth Uncle. I'm the second son, and with my eldest brother gone, the fate of this empire should be in my hands!"
"General Luo!"
General Yang!
"General Chen!"
"Imperial Censor Wu!"
"Lord Huo!"
"Lord Fa!"
"..."
Zhao Yang called out the names of dozens of people, and dozens of officials immediately stepped forward.
"exist!!!"
"Seal off the Han Palace!"
"promise!!!"
At a command, several more armored soldiers poured into the hall, and there were also several circles of archers outside.
The courtiers were stunned by what they saw.
Zhao Yang's actions today were clearly the result of a long-term, meticulously planned scheme!
He's not a fool, no, not only is he not a fool, but he's also an extremely intelligent and meticulous person!
Everyone couldn't help but sigh inwardly that none of Zhao Huan's four sons were easy to deal with!
Zhao Zhan swayed unsteadily, muttering, "You hid it so well..."
Zhao Yang said with a look of disdain, "Those who achieve great things must endure what ordinary people cannot. What can you accomplish with your arrogant and conceited attitude? You are a disgrace to your father and elder brother, and you are not worthy of being a son of the Zhao family."
"He Zhi, kill him! Avenge He Yin!"
Upon hearing this, even some of the ministers who were already stunned started to shout.
"Your Majesty of the Eastern Capital, please calm your anger!"
"Your Majesty of the Eastern Capital, you mustn't!"
"You mustn't kill him!"
Zhao Yang looked coldly at the assembled officials and said, "This is a family matter of the Zhao family. Is it any of your business to interfere?"
Zhao Changli rose from the dragon throne, grabbed Zhao Yang's arm, and said, "Second Uncle, if you want to be emperor, I can give it to you. Please spare Fourth Uncle's life."
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