Chapter 422 Abdication
Helian Kai was stunned for a long while, then he angrily cursed: "Qin Qian, you are so good! So good! As long as I don't want it, I will never let you go!"
"Don't worry, I will bury you with honor."
Qin Chi would not give him a chance to escape.
In fact, this matter is not complicated. When Helian Kai attacked the palace, Qin Chi took the opportunity to attack the manor and captured Yan Jiangnan.
There is one point that Qin Chi agrees with Emperor Ming Cheng, that is, as long as the two of them die, the dilemma of the capital can be resolved.
The manor outside the city was called a farm, but it was actually a private military camp, which had hidden tens of thousands of troops. In order to occupy Zhangjiawan a few days ago, Helian Kai transferred most of them, leaving only 10,000 elite troops, and there was also a secret passage leading to the city.
This secret passage was built bit by bit by Yan Jiangnan's men over a period of ten years. This was also the reason why they did not evacuate even after Qin Chi knew the location.
But everything they did ended up being defeated by Qin Chi.
Helian Kai's regret reached its peak.
We should have killed Qin Chi at all costs instead of letting him grow up!
Qin Chi said, "Put down your weapons and surrender."
"Don't even think about it! Kill him!"
Helian Kai pointed the tip of his sword at Qin Chi.
The confidants around him quickly raised their knives and rushed towards Qin Chi.
"Shoot!"
Suddenly, Qin Chi gave an order.
The bows and arrows that had been strung long ago were shot out one after another, hitting the enemy. Soon, a group of people fell down in front of Qin Chi, and their blood dyed the bluestone red.
In just a moment, everyone around Helian Kai was dead.
Only Helian Kai was still standing, but the mask on his face was shot off by the long arrow, and another bloody wound appeared on his cheek, which already had several scars. He was as ferocious as a lone wolf, staring at Qin Chi intently, his eyes full of unwillingness and resentment.
When he was about to raise the sword to commit suicide, a hidden weapon suddenly hit his wrist, making him lose his grip on the hilt, and the sword fell to the ground.
Then, several secret guards rushed over and grabbed Helian Kai's hands.
To prevent him from resisting.
Qin Yi stepped forward silently and covered Helian Kai's mouth and nose with a handkerchief soaked in sleeping pills.
After struggling for a while, Helian Kai lost consciousness.
He wanted to commit suicide, but Qin Chi wouldn't let him.
Qin Chi also wanted to use Helian Kai to quell the unrest outside. He walked forward, bent down and picked up the blood-stained mask that Helian Kai had dropped on the ground. He carefully examined the mask, handed it to Qin Yi, and ordered: "Give him the mask and send it to the East Gate. Tell the guard there that Yan Jiangnan is dead!"
Using Helian Kai to threaten the rebels can make them surrender.
Helian Kai probably thought of this and chose to commit suicide but was stopped. Qin Yi was instructed by his master to use drugs. The commander of the East Gate was Qin Chi's man, and as long as Helian Kai was sent over, he would know what to do.
As for Helian Mian, he was ignored by Qin Chi.
Qin Chi took people to the palace.
Starting from Chengtian Gate, he walked on blood all the way and came to the emperor's bedroom, the Qianqing Palace.
When Qin Chi came in, the important officials of the court who were guarding the bedroom of Emperor Mingcheng consciously retreated to both sides. There was no need to report at all. Even Duke Ningguo stood aside and tried his best to be invisible.
Emperor Ming Cheng, lying on the bed, no longer had the majesty of the past, and was just an old man who was about to die.
"Who are you?"
Emperor Mingcheng raised his eyes and looked at Qin Chi, "Can you tell me now? I didn't know before that you are so popular."
If he still hasn't seen it clearly at this point, he would be stupid.
Qin Chi straightened his sleeves and saluted Emperor Mingcheng properly without any disrespect on his face. He replied, "Your Majesty, my surname is Qin, my given name is Chi, and my courtesy name is Qi'an. My maternal grandfather is...Prince Rui."
Emperor Mingcheng’s eyes widened suddenly.
He raised his hand and pointed at Qin Chi with trembling hands.
Qin Chi performed the etiquette of a junior again.
Blood ties are important in the royal family, but not that important. They can be abandoned when necessary.
"The Great Xia Dynasty is facing internal and external troubles and is in a period of turmoil. Without a person of high moral character and prestige, it is impossible to win the hearts of the people. I implore Your Majesty to abdicate the throne to Prince Rui." Qin Chi bowed deeply.
The Duke of Ning knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please abdicate the throne to Prince Rui. The eldest grandson is still young and cannot handle the overall situation. The rebels outside are still attacking the city."
"I implore Your Majesty to abdicate the throne to Prince Rui." Li Huarong echoed.
"I beg your Majesty..."
A group of ministers knelt down.
Emperor Mingcheng pursed his lips tightly.
His lips kept trembling, and he was obviously very uneasy inside.
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In the battle in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, all three sons of Emperor Cheng of Ming died, and only one grandson was left, who was still an infant. He survived because his mother protected him in her arms at the risk of her own life.
The emperor's eldest grandson, Helian Mian, is still alive.
Emperor Mingcheng had sent people to invite Helian Mian back to the palace, because he knew he could not hold on for long and wanted to pass the throne to his eldest grandson before he died.
However, before Helian Mian returned to the palace, Qin Chi arrived first and went straight to the point, forcing him to give up his throne to Prince Rui!
For court officials.
Choosing between Prince Rui and Helian Mian, they were more inclined to support Prince Rui. Qin Chi's words seemed to be intimidating, but they were not without reason.
Prince Rui's faction was the first to come out in support.
Others followed suit.
Emperor Mingcheng sarcastically said, "How many years can Prince Rui last on the throne? He has no children."
"My uncle is still alive."
"How long can he live? Don't you know?"
"My eldest son's last name is Helian."
Qin Chi suddenly said this, and Emperor Mingcheng pointed at him angrily, as if he wanted to curse, but he hesitated to say it out loud.
Just at this moment, Helian Mian, who had hurried back, was blocked outside the Qianqing Palace by Qin Chi's men.
Qin Chi never avoided Emperor Mingcheng when doing anything, and he was so blatant. He whispered in Emperor Mingcheng's ear, "Your Majesty, have you ever felt guilty about my grandfather over the years? He has always regarded you as his brother, how about you?"
None of the court officials here stood up to speak for Emperor Mingcheng, including Lord Xu, who had always considered himself his confidant.
Emperor Mingcheng looked at Elder Xu, who had remained silent the whole time, and said, "Lord Xu, do you also agree that I pass the throne to Prince Rui?"
Elder Xu did not raise his head to look directly at Emperor Mingcheng, but folded his hands in his long sleeves. "Your Majesty should know that the Great Xia Dynasty is now facing internal and external troubles and is in a precarious situation. We urgently need an emperor with both virtue and ability to take the helm, rather than a growing young emperor. The situation does not allow this."
"What a situation that doesn't allow it!"
Emperor Mingcheng started coughing violently.
He lay on the bed and coughed up a mouthful of black blood.
Often the situation is stronger than the person. No matter how unwilling Emperor Mingcheng was, he still wrote down the imperial edict to abdicate under such circumstances. However, after calming down, he no longer had the courage to die rather than live in disgrace, even though he dared to fight to the death with Helian Kai.
The imperial edict of abdication was issued in front of all the ministers, and its authenticity is beyond doubt.
Prince Rui is away, so Qin Chi is temporarily in charge of the situation.
At the same time, Emperor Ming Cheng made Qin Chi promise to treat Helian Mian and another grandson well, and then died with hatred that night.