This time uniting the empire, it was clear that the last winner was Zhao Lingxin. The rulers of the kingdom turned their gaze at Tongzhou with full strength. The situation in Tongzhou is entering a torrid. The news of Zhao Lingxin's reunification also had an enormous impact. Even the Third Prince was afraid to stop raising his army temporarily to wait and see.
The local authorities in Dongzhou were discussing how to find a solution at this time. Will surrender unconditionally Or will fight against the wall against the army of Zhao Lingxin. The decisive split in two, creating political conflicts now.
Gu Heng was extremely anxious, and he was the one who touched the brutality of the army with his own eyes. The easy consolidation of the two regions of the empire became a clear proof that Zhao Lingxin's army was simply irresistible. The empire's army was too strong as if it were not human. Gu Heng was the mainstay of the surrendering group, fighting the Third Prince's opposition.
"We can't be against the federal government anymore. We have no way to fight. Surrendering is the last way for us to maintain our honor and our strength," said Gu Heng, calling for support from the authority in the meeting room.
About half of the people in this room agreed with Gu Heng's words. They clapped their hands in support of this comment. This crowd of people started to believe in Gu Heng's previous assumption. Together with news of the unruly occupied territory of the Imperial Army, To preserve their power, support, and property, they began to support the idea of surrendering to the federal government rather than losing everything.
This violent political conflict deeply hurts the anti-federal side. The Third Prince, Zhao Zhemin, supported the merchants and pushed them to take power in Tongzhou. But this time, Gu Heng, the person that the Third Prince Zhao Zhemin trusted the most, has turned directly into the conflict. The meeting's arguments went fierce, and the verbal controversy that took place without being overstated has transcended the lower limit of each person.
"You are treacherous." The merchants of the Third Prince stood up and cursed their opponents with fervor. He was tied to the Third Prince, and he did not want to surrender to the central government or wealth and power would disappear in the blink of an eye.
"That you think of surrendering. Do you have any thoughts to overcome the Third Prince?" A merchant threw a charge of overthrowing the academy on his opponent. To build self-righteousness
"You are the only blinkered, unable to see the imminent death if you continue to resist the central government," Gu Heng's group stood up to contend. They cannot accept such a harsh condemnation.
Gu Heng acted betrayal. Not suitable for the Chief Minister's position, I propose to remove all his authorities," said the third prince.
"Gu Heng, you are the people who caused all these disorders. Don't you think to say anything?" The Third Prince, who had been quiet for a long time, spoke up.
Gu Heng was well aware that the Third Prince was trying to force him to pick a side and give up the fight. Although Gu Heng knew the meaning of the Third Prince, Gu Heng did not intend to lower his head and respond.
"If the third prince wants to oppress me. As such, I would like to resign from the position of High Commissioner. "
After speaking, Gu Heng stood up and walked out of the meeting room. With about four parts of the powerful merchants walking to leave as well
The Third Prince was extremely dissatisfied with this action.
"Gu Heng, if you walk out of this room, We are considered enemies."
Third Prince Zhao Zhemin gave an ultimatum. However, Gu Heng didn't care at all, still walked away, ignoring the Third Prince's words. It turned out that both sides were officially broken from now on, no longer asking to share the same sky.
The third prince was so angry that his face was red. He was a nobleman with a royal bloodline. He had never abused it like this before, and in the past, Gu Heng was still a loyal dog. However, at this time, with wings growing out, Gu Heng turned into a mighty winged dog, attacking his owner.
"That untamed pet dog ." The Third Prince was furious. Then, he ended this meeting.
Gu Heng's group, after the meeting room, immediately went to discuss.
Gu Heng, what should we do? Now we are broken with the prince. The prince will no longer hold his anger on us," said one merchant in fear. Although their status now has power in hand. But their deep-felt nature is all merchants. The fear of the nobles was still profoundly etched within the bloodline. Difficult to fix soon. Therefore, at this moment, they were terrified of the Third Prince's revenge.
"Yes, Lord Gu Heng, we should hurry and go for it," said a merchant.
"They are right. The slower we act, the more disadvantageous. We can't just sit here and wait for our fate," Gu Heng said appropriately, stirring everyone.
Ever since Gu Heng was persuaded by Agent No. 7, Gu Heng also had the courage like the sky. Agent No. 7 has come into contact with Gu Heng often, using rhetoric, the art of speaking. Persuaded Gu Heng to stop relying on the Third Prince Turn to stand on their own
Gu Heng couldn't wait any longer. He ordered everyone to take action immediately.
"You took this jade seal to command the troops to come to Dongzhou immediately." Gu Heng handed over the jade seal to his closest people to lead the twenty thousand men stationed outside to quickly enter the capital.
Gu Heng was wealthy. The Gu family was the most affluent former family in Great Zhou, with enormous wealth. It is also an essential supporter of the establishment of the Dongzhou Army. For this reason, Gu Heng had the right to intervene in military positions. Make the commander in the army more than seven parts. All of them were Gu Heng's people.
Gu Heng, even though he had resigned from the post of Chancellor, He was no longer the right to possess the Jade Command of the Army. But Gu Heng thought to make good use of this transition period. Most people are not aware that he has resigned himself. So everyone in the army will still obey him.
"Check the list carefully. Who is the opposition on the other side of us? All control themselves If they refuse to join, then take decisive action." Gu Heng gave a brutal order. In such a mortal time, he could not be merciful to his enemies.
"Acknowledged," the adjutant hurried to take out the army's emblem.
"Next, let's discuss the excuse to seize power this time." Gu Heng persuaded the merchants to brainstorm. They need to make excuses for explaining to the majority of the merchants in Dongzhou. So as not to cause disturbances and allow society to agree to their dominion. Do not resist the power of the promoter.
The authorities drafted a declaration. And quickly proceeded with planning every step and submitted it to Gu Heng.
Gu Heng looked at the declaration and a righteous excuse. Then nodded in satisfaction. Everything is ready in no time. It's time for them to seize the power of the Third Prince.
"Now we actualize it."
Gu Heng established The National Council for Peace and Order of Tongzhou. They were announced to all parties to take action immediately.