The witnesses Zhang Xun mentioned were nothing more than two civilians who were transporting grain and grass from northern Jiangsu to Fencheng.
Not to mention Qi Nanyuan's disbelief, even any official in the court knew that the words of such a witness were not credible at all.
However, Liu Yangfeng seized the opportunity and said:
"Your Majesty, I believe that the dignified King Mo Ying will not easily have second thoughts.
However, human hearts are unpredictable, so the emperor should be cautious.
King Mo Ying took back the eight cities of Fencheng Prefecture in just ten days. Even the gods in heaven could not be so fast!
You know, even General Si took two years to beat back the Hanlan army!
If I say there is nothing fishy about this, who would believe it?
Your Majesty, you might as well seal off Prince Mo Ying’s palace first, and then send people to the northern border to arrest him.
If the truth is found out and it is found that King Mo Ying was wrongly accused, then he will be set free.
However, if King Mo Ying disobeys the order or escapes arrest, it will be clear that he has ulterior motives and he should be killed immediately!"
As soon as these words were spoken, no one in the court dared to say a word.
That’s King Mo Ying, can he be killed just like that?
Lan Xiangjun, who was in the train, took a step forward and said:
"Your Majesty, I believe that if you want to prove whether King Mo Ying has second thoughts, there is no need to mobilize so many troops.
Not only did they seal off the palace, but they also sent people to capture him. If this matter was completely fabricated, wouldn't it dishearten the soldiers at the border?
And it makes the people in the capital panic?
Now, King Mo Ying led the three armies to drive the Hanlan bandits back to the west of Xuefeng Mountain, and the other side suffered heavy losses.
I believe that the Hanlan bandits must have been seriously injured and will not dare to attack in the short term.
I believe that the court can send an imperial envoy to the northern border.
Let half of the soldiers stay at the border of Fencheng, and the remaining half of the army return to the camps outside Beijing!
If King Mo Ying really had the suspicion of rebellion, the army would certainly refuse to return to the capital!
Then, the imperial court will have a legitimate reason to make any plans it makes! "
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongde, who was sitting on the throne, raised his eyelids, looked at Liu Yangfeng below the stage, and asked:
"Prime Minister, what do you think?"
Liu Yangfeng opened his mouth, wanting to refute Lan Xiangjun's words, but saw the man in front of him nodded at him slightly, and then he spoke:
"Your Majesty, I think General Lan's method is brilliant. It's true that every generation has talented people. I admire you!
In that case, I have a suitable candidate to go to the northern border!"
As he spoke, he glanced at the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War in the ranks and said:
"Master Fu is in charge of the Ministry of War, overseeing the deployment of troops and the appointment of officers and soldiers. He is the most suitable person to go to the northern border for investigation.
Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongde glanced at Fu Wenbo, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, nodded, and said:
"Yes. Master Fu is indeed good."
After he finished speaking, he did not directly adopt Liu Yangfeng's suggestion. Instead, he glanced at the ministers below the stage and said:
"I wonder if there's anyone else you think is capable of this task?"
Qi Nanyuan tilted his head to look at Qi Nanyan, frowned and said:
“Although Master Fu works in the Ministry of War, he is a man of great responsibility.
However, this time he is not the most suitable candidate."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongde asked with great interest:
"Prince, do you have a more suitable candidate?"
Qi Nanyuan nodded and smiled:
"Father, I believe that I want to determine whether your uncle has any ulterior motives, or whether the soldiers in the northern border have any ulterior motives towards the court.
It would be best to send a prince, such as me.
After all, only the descendants of the Qi family can more directly feel the soldiers' attitude towards Long Yin."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongde nodded heavily and said:
"Yes, Prince, what you said is absolutely right. But you should stay in Jianzhou.
I wonder if there is any prince willing to go?"
Liu Yangfeng's eyes darkened and he said:
"Your Majesty, if King Mo Ying truly harbors rebellious intentions, wouldn't the princes heading to the northern border be in deep danger?"
As soon as these words were spoken, several princes lowered their heads.
If Uncle Nine really had any ulterior motives, he would definitely not care about the uncle-nephew relationship!
I’m afraid I can’t even save my own head!
A hint of coldness flashed across Qi Nanyan's eyes, but he said with a hint of regret on his face:
"Father, I am naturally willing to go.
But seeing that the princess is about to give birth in a few days, I am a new father and I want to see my son born...
Besides, Uncle Jiu is such a powerful person, how could we be able to tell him apart?
Why go through so much trouble to test it?"
The real show is about to begin!
How could he leave the capital?
He didn't want any of the princes to leave the city!
But the more he tried not to do it, the more people tried to sabotage him.
Prince An, Qi Nancheng stood up and said:
"Father, I have traveled all over Longyin and am very familiar with the northern border. I am willing to go."
In the end, the people who went to Fencheng Prefecture to investigate King Mo Ying decided to kill Qi Nancheng and headed north that day.
It was also on this day that the news of the successive deaths of Prince Hanlan and the Queen reached Qi Nanyue's ears.
He asked in disbelief:
"Who did this? Could it be my Uncle Nine?"
The secret guard replied:
"News came from Hanlan, saying that the deaths of Prince Hanlan and Queen Hanlan were very strange.
However, it cannot be confirmed whether he was killed by King Mo Ying.
However, our people did find Master Huang in Yecheng, and he seems to be working as a staff member for Prime Minister Han Lan's residence."
Qi Nanyan nodded, snorted coldly, and said:
"That old fellow is such a treacherous bastard who only curries favor with the powerful!
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