My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

"proclaim oneself emperor?"

Hearing the unified shouts below, Jiang Jingxuan was shocked. He then turned to Zhang Xinnian and said, "Zhang Xinnian, what nonsense are you spouting!"

rebel?

This...this isn't something you can just shout out!

If this were to reach the emperor's ears, it would be a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family!

"Third Master!"

Zhang Xinnian looked at Jiang Jingxuan respectfully and said, "We have 30,000 soldiers in the capital. If we attack the palace now, it will be extremely successful!"

"Don't you... want to sit on that dragon throne?"

"this……"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingxuan's throat bobbed, and a burning glint flashed deep in his eyes.

nonsense!

Who wouldn't want to sit in that spot?

"Third Master!"

Zhang Xinnian looked at Jiang Jingxuan and continued, "The first time I met you, I knew you were destined for great things!"

"The Marquis and the Heir Apparent are currently in prison, their fates unknown. What will we do if you also end up there?"

"Moreover, His Majesty will likely send people to recruit us soon, but we... are willing to follow you, Third Master!"

"If you, Third Master, succeed in becoming emperor this time, we too can enjoy a life of luxury!"

"Once we take over Beiyu and Qi, and then launch a southern campaign, the whole world will be yours, Third Master. Such an opportunity cannot be missed!"

hiss!

Jiang Jingxuan gasped, his breathing becoming noticeably heavier.

Yes, if he could really sit on the throne...

What is Bei Yu then, and what is Helian Zhaoyue?

At that time, the whole world will have to defer to Jiang Jingxuan's whims!

In particular, Jiang Jingcheng and Jiang Xiaobai have been imprisoned.

They might even be dead by now.

Moreover, this opportunity has indeed been presented to us. Could we really just let it slip away?

In his mind.

The shouts of the 30,000 soldiers below grew louder and louder.

"Let the Third Master be proclaimed Emperor!"

"Let the Third Master be proclaimed Emperor!"

……

Jiang Jingxuan stood on the high platform, listening to the sound like a tidal wave, his heart pounding faster and faster.

"Come!"

Zhang Xinnian glanced at the pensive Jiang Jingxuan, sneered, and shouted down, "Quickly prepare a horse for Third Master!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a commander led a fine horse and quickly arrived at the foot of the training platform.

The horse was entirely black, with powerful hooves; it was clearly no ordinary horse.

"Third Master!"

Zhang Xinnian approached Jiang Jingxuan and respectfully raised his hand, saying, "Please mount your horse, Third Master!"

"We will present Your Majesty with the throne today!!!"

"this……"

Jiang Jingxuan stood there, his expression slightly dazed.

Look down.

The 30,000 soldiers continued to shout in unison, each looking up at him.

The orderly sounds and the dark, imposing armor made Jiang Jingxuan's inner turmoil completely uncontrollable.

After a long silence, he took a deep breath: "Alright, since you all think so highly of me, then... let's give it a try!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Jingxuan stepped off the martial arts stage and mounted his horse.

"good!"

Zhang Xinnian, his face full of excitement, raised his hand and slapped the horse's rump hard.

drive!

The fine steed, in pain, neighed and charged straight out of the barracks.

Jiang Jingxuan swayed slightly and quickly gripped the reins tightly.

The moment he charged out, all the commanders below mounted their horses in unison.

boom!

The 30,000 soldiers moved instantly, and a large number of troops followed Jiang Jingxuan, surging out of the barracks.

The sound of horses' hooves and footsteps mingled together, and the entire ground shook violently.

Jiang Jingxuan rode his horse at the very front and glanced back.

Behind him, a dark mass of 30,000 soldiers followed him like a tidal wave.

Seeing this, Jiang Jingxuan's excitement intensified.

But soon enough, he couldn't help but scratch his head.

no……

Isn't this going too smoothly?

He only took over the Zhenbei Marquis's residence yesterday.

Today is my first time visiting the military camp, and I'm about to declare myself emperor?

But hearing the shouts coming from behind him, Jiang Jingxuan quickly suppressed his doubts.

Wouldn't it be better if things went smoothly?

If this continues, and the royal family reacts and takes away his military power ahead of time, he will have nothing left!

On the contrary, Xiao Jinxuan is completely unprepared now.

He led 30,000 soldiers to suddenly attack the palace; he might not be without a chance of success!

If I could really sit on that dragon throne...

Jiang Jingxuan's lips gradually curled up, and a cold smile appeared on his face.

Beiyu?

Ah!

At that time, even the Northern Yu will have to bow down and submit to him!

……

at the same time.

Inside the main hall of the palace, all the officials gathered.

Xiao Jinxuan sat on the dragon throne, looking calmly down, his expression occasionally showing a hint of doubt.

His gaze would occasionally fall on Li Bingzhang.

That's right, logically speaking, Jiang Jingcheng and Jiang Xiaobai should be imprisoned.

As a relative by marriage to the Marquis of Zhenbei, Li Bingzhang should have stood up and said a few words at the morning court session today.

From the start of the morning court session until now, Li Bingzhang has remained standing there without uttering a single word.

This is indeed quite strange.

"Li Xiang!"

After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Jinxuan spoke up, "Do you have something to report?"

"Return to your majesty!"

Upon hearing this, Li Bingzhang stepped forward, respectfully cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, I have nothing to report!"

Nothing's wrong?

Xiao Jinxuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

This is unlike Li Bingzhang's personality.

However, he did not press further, simply responding with a soft sound before turning his gaze to the other side.

"Minister Zhou, I ordered you to investigate the Marquis of Zhenbei's treason. Is there any progress?"

As Xiao Jinxuan finished speaking, a middle-aged man stepped forward from among the officials.

"Return to your majesty!"

Zhou Siqing respectfully replied, "There aren't many leads yet!"

"Why!"

After hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan sighed and said, "I believe that the Marquis of Zhenbei is innocent!"

"This matter must be investigated thoroughly as soon as possible, to prevent the Marquis of Zhenbei and Prince Jiang from continuing to suffer in prison!"

"yes!"

Zhou Siqing respectfully responded and retreated back to the ranks of the officials.

Xiao Jinxuan raised his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone present: "Yesterday, someone attempted a prison break!"

"And they're going after Zhenbei Hou and Jiang Xiaobai!"

"This matter..."

Xiao Jinxuan paused slightly: "What do you, my esteemed ministers, think?"

"His Majesty!"

Meng Xiutang stepped forward from the crowd first, cupping his hands in greeting, and said, "The fact that someone is attempting a prison break means that someone is guilty!"

"In my opinion, a deadline should be set for the matter of Marquis Jiang's treason!"

"If no evidence can be found to prove that the Marquis of Zhenbei is innocent within the deadline, then this matter should be resolved as soon as possible and announced to the world!"

As soon as Meng Xiutang finished speaking, the expressions of many officials in the court changed.

"His Majesty!"

Li Bingzhang's gaze turned slightly cold as he stepped forward, saying, "I find this inappropriate!"

"The Marquis of Zhenbei's family has guarded the borders of the Great Hua for many years; the entire family is loyal and valiant!"

"If the matter is not truly investigated before being announced to the world, wouldn't that discourage people?"

"It will also chill the hearts of countless soldiers in Dahua!"

"Li Xiang!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Xiutang sneered: "Now that we have the secret letter about treason, the Jiang family's heir and the princess of Beiyu are sleeping in the same bed!"

"With both witnesses and physical evidence, what explanation do you have?"

At this point, Meng Xiutang looked at Li Bingzhang and said, "Moreover, Prime Minister Li is related to the Marquis of Zhenbei by marriage!"

"If we really investigate this, I'm afraid Prime Minister Li wouldn't be able to escape blame either, would he?"

As soon as Meng Xiutang finished speaking, the officials below began to whisper among themselves.

"Hmph, Marquis Jiang was framed!"

Li Bingzhang frowned and coldly snorted, "Furthermore, I feel it's really inappropriate to keep Marquis Jiang locked up in prison indefinitely!"

As he spoke, Li Bingzhang looked at Xiao Jinxuan and said, "Your Majesty, the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion is located in the capital, and it still has 30,000 soldiers, who are loyal to the Zhenbei Marquis."

"I am worried..."

"Lord Li Xiang!"

Meng Xiutang interrupted Li Bingzhang directly: "You don't need to worry about that!"

"Jiang Jingxuan is also a member of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, and his contribution in revealing Jiang Jingcheng's secret letter of treason is immense!"

"Given Jiang Jingxuan's status, I believe it won't be long before he completely controls the 30,000 soldiers of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion!"

"There will be absolutely no disturbance!"

No sooner had Meng Xiutang finished speaking than a series of hurried footsteps came from outside.

Immediately afterwards, a general of the Imperial Guard rushed into the main hall, covered in sweat, and knelt down on the ground.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!"

The Imperial Guard general's face turned deathly pale. His gaze fixed on Xiao Jinxuan, his voice trembling, "Jiang Jingxuan has rebelled!!"