After Zhu Qizhen finished instructing Wang Zhen, he said to his personal guard, Zhao Yun,"Zilong, pass on my order for Cao Xiang, the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies, to come and see you.”
"This lowly subject accepts your orders."
Summoning Cao Xiang from the five armies 'Governor's Office this time was actually quite risky.
However, Zhu Qizhen felt that Cao Xiang of the Five Armies Governor's Office would probably look down on him.
If they underestimated him, great things could be accomplished!
Zhu Qizhen had a well-thought-out plan as he began to make arrangements in Yangxin Palace Hall.
Zhao Yun rode on a Ferghana Horse that Zhu Qizhen had given him and immediately rushed to the Five Armies Governor's Office.
In the Governor's Office, they were discussing the matter of the nine-year-old Emperor taking charge of the government.
It was a discussion, but in fact, it was a plot to rebel.
The current Ming Dynasty was ruled by a 9-year-old child. This was their chance to overturn the rule and become king.
They had also heard that the Empress Dowager had been placed under house arrest by her own son in the harem and was not allowed to interfere in court affairs.
Such an opportunity was fleeting!
Since no one would truly submit to a 9-year-old child, it was better to overthrow him and make himself king!
Previously, they did not dare to act rashly because of the influence of the former emperor's prestige. In addition, the Empress Dowager was in charge of the government and had been suppressing the five military governors.
Now that they heard that a 9-year-old child, Zhu Qi, was in charge of the government, it really made people laugh their heads off.
As they were discussing the coup, they heard a report from the manor.
"Report! Governor Cao, His Majesty's personal guards have come to summon you to the palace.”
The Emperor summoned him?
Cao Xiang, the governor of the five armies, frowned. Why did he have to summon them at this time?
"Is there a trap?"
"What can a 9-year-old kid do to me?" Cao Xiang laughed contemptuously. Maybe it's a 9-year-old kid who wants to put me in an important position.”
Cao Xiang had once followed the previous emperor on an expedition and had some prestige in the army.
In the past few years, the border had been peaceful and there had been no war. The vulgar soldiers had been idle.
It wasn't until the late emperor passed away, the eight-year-old child ascended the throne, and the empress dowager took over the government that they began to stir.
When the soldiers in the Governor's Office heard Cao Xiang's words, they all burst into laughter.
"Governor, aren't you bringing some troops over? What if there's a trap…"
"Scared my ass. If a 9-year-old kid really wants to touch me, I'll chop him up.”
Cao Xiang wore armor and carried a saber. He followed Zhao Yun into the palace alone, looking as if he was going to the meeting alone.
Seeing that he was carrying a weapon, Yun Zhao frowned and said,""It is forbidden to bring knives into the palace.”
"Who are you?" Cao Xiang sneered. Why should I care?"
"This general is the emperor's personal guard, it's my duty. I hope you won't make things difficult for this general.”
Cao Xiang's saber never left his side, but Zhao Yun was pressing him hard, and this was not his territory. In a stalemate, he had no choice but to hand over his saber.
He really didn't believe that this 9-year-old kid could do anything to him.
Cao Xiang strode into the Imperial Palace and followed Zhao Yun to Yangxin Palace Hall.
At this moment, Zhu Qizhen was reading military books in Yangxin Hall. When he heard that Cao Xiang, the commander of the five armies, had come to the front of the hall to wait for the imperial edict, he had already laid an ambush for many of the palace guards.
He was only waiting for his order to take Cao Xiang down.
Zhu Qizhen had also relied on some memories in his mind to hear that the Five Armies Governor's Office had always been dissatisfied with the Empress Dowager's suppression. He had long had second thoughts about Da Ming and had the idea of becoming king himself.
Zhu Qizhen had just inherited the throne, and it was time to consolidate the imperial power. The first step was to take back the military power of these generals and not give them any chance to plot rebellion.
As soon as Cao Xiang entered Yangxin Palace Hall, Zhu Qizhen immediately shouted,""Capture him."
Dozens of Imperial Guards armed with sabers suddenly appeared in Yangxin Palace Hall. These were all secretly arranged by Zhu Qizhen.
Although Zhu Qizhen was temporarily unable to mobilize thousands of troops, he could still command the dozens of Imperial Guards in the Imperial Palace.
It was precisely these tens of Imperial Guards that became the key to Zhu Qizhen capturing Cao Xiang.
Cao Xiang saw the Imperial Guards charging at him and started fighting with them barehanded.
He looked at Zhu Qizhen angrily and shouted angrily,""Nine-year-old kid, how dare you trick me? I'll kill you!”
He forced back a few imperial guards beside him and charged towards Zhu Qi Zhen with his claws bared.
At this moment, Zhao Yun rushed in from outside the hall and shouted,"Traitor!"
Just as Cao Xiang was two to three steps away from Zhu Qi Zhen, a sword suddenly pierced through his chest. Blood continuously bloomed on his chest.
Zhu Qizhen coldly raised his sword and killed without even blinking.
He was still a nine-year-old child!
Zhao Yun was dumbfounded.
The Sovereign King before them was calm and decisive in handling matters. He was merciless in his killing, making people feel a little afraid.
By the time Zhu Qizhen put away his sword, Cao Xiang had already fallen limply onto the ground.
He never thought that he would die at the hands of a 9-year-old.
The surrounding Imperial Guards were all scared silly. They came over in panic and knelt in front of Zhu Qizhen.
"We are guilty and did not protect the emperor. Please punish us.”
Zhu Qizhen used the handkerchief in his pocket to gently wipe the blood on his sword, appearing calm and collected.
"Cao Xiang, the commander of the five armies, attempted to kill the emperor. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, he will kill nine families. Immediately send the Jinyiwei into the governor's office and capture them all.”
"Zilong, go to the Five Armies Governor's Office and pass on my orders. If anyone in the Five Armies Governor's Office has any disloyalty, they will be punished like Cao Xiang!”
"From today onwards, I will take back the tiger talismans of the five armies and personally lead the army.”
The moment Zhu Qizhen finished speaking, all the Imperial Guards trembled.
Their nine-year-old emperor was about to hold military power and rule the world.
His unfathomable shrewdness made people feel incomparably fearful!
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To capture the thief, one must first capture the king. This was what the 36 Stratagems told Zhu Qizhen.
Cao Xiang had followed the previous emperor on an expedition and held military power. He had some prestige in the army and had many brothers who swore to follow him.
Zhu Qizhen killed Cao Xiang and regained his military power. There was nothing that could threaten him anymore!
From now on, he, Zhu Qizhen, had the final say in the court!
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