Having to tell the previous story In Qinghua City, the power base of Second Prince Zhao Wu
The nobles, scholars, famous intellectuals had already attended the meeting.
"Welcome, Pan Zhou, who has returned from Datang. A long journey for months. It is a great tribute for us." Zhao Wu stood up to commend Pan Zhou.
"Pan Zhou's hard work, our nobles salute," one of the nobles represented.
"I, representative of the intellectuals of Qinghua City, sincerely salute."
Cong Qian, the head of the Cong family.
Pan Zhou stood up, joined hands with everyone.
"This is my duty to Dazhou. Everyone don't be afraid."
After the speech, The Second Prince then asked.
What did Da Tang's party think about us? Zhao Wu asked; he was one of the people who wanted to know Datang's attitude the most.
"My lord, I congratulate Da Tang, ready to support you," Pan Zhou said with delight.
Everyone let the meeting room shout for joy.
"Well Done!. If Datang gave our support, this battle would be straightforward."
"Prince, I congratulate you," a group of nobles united together to speak to the second prince in unison.
"But what kind of condition does Pan Zhou Datang have?" Zhao Wu asked.
Pan Zhou, who heard so, brought an agreement signed between the two countries unfolded to everyone.
"Datang is willing to send military resources, money, and the Black Horse Army to support us. Moreover, they are also ready to assure our righteousness."
"Hmm! Datang agrees to send out the black cavalry troop. What conditions do they want?" Zhao Wu naturally acknowledged the reputation of the Black-armored Cavalry.
A famous military unit that is very proud of the Datang. For the other party to send out a large soldier, it would have to ask for very high compensation.
"Pan Zhou, you haven't agreed to give up our land."
Cong Qian said with a face full of worry.
Confucian knew that this sizeable political deal would With Great Da Tang devotion, all that the other party wanted was the Great Zhou territory. If the second prince loses his part to Datang, he is afraid that he will be accused of treason. Reduce support from the majority. This is the thing he doesn't most want to happen.
What's worse, an international secret treaty has already been signed by Panzhou. Therefore difficult to reverse. If Dazhou unilaterally abolishes it, it will lose faith in the international community.
With a face full of concern for everyone Pan Zhou hurriedly explained that
"Everyone, don't panic. Datang's conditions were not so severe. They want us to withdraw from the Four Nations Allied Treaty."
"It really is like this. This arrangement has nothing to do with us." Zhao Wu breathed in relief. Datang's requirements were really not that great.
"With just the Four Nations Treaty, we can withdraw at any time," said one noble.
Their immediate problem was the rise to power of the Second Prince. As for the matters were seen as trivial.
However, only Cong Qian thought that this was not so easy. This action of Da Tang aims to reach out to stir the water. If the second prince were successful in power, Datang would greatly influence Great Zhou's foreign policy decisions.
Datang has been besieged by four countries for too long and wants to find a partner to defuse this oppressive enclave. The Four Nations Treaty also agrees that if Datang invades a region, the other three will immediately support it. Dazhou's withdrawal of this deal will reduce its advantage in the international arena. Datang can comfortably invade Dazhou. Don't worry about the rest of the three countries.
Although Cong Qian wanted to warn this matter to everyone But it will be a waste, to say a lot, everyone was delighted with the benefits that Datang gave. If he said anything, everyone would not want to hear the bad news. Everyone would only want to listen to the good news.
"Prince, we have already mobilized fifty thousand troops. I think this is a perfect time," said one noble.
"Yes, Your Majesty, we deserve to use this moment in our best interests," added one scholar.
Everyone in the conference room knows that time is their essential opportunity. Someone opened up the issue. Inevitably, there must be a final recipient, the one who gets the most favorable. But everyone's reaction slowed for a fraction of a second. Pan Zhou quickly stepped forward, uttering a resounding voice.
"I am Pan Zhou!, an intellectual from Qinghua City, and I would like to invite second prince Zhao Wu to ascend to the throne as the next emperor Son of Heaven, who inherited the true righteousness of Dazhou.
That voice raised everyone's consciousness back.
Everyone was very angry with Pan Zhou for once again taking advantage of it. Pan Zhou had become the person who spoke out for inviting the second prince to the throne. The post of Chancellor had already landed on Pan Zhou's head.
The nobles bashed their heads in their impotence that slowed for a few seconds. They should note that this does not happen very often. If you fail, you must miss it for the rest of your life.
"I request the second prince to become the emperor."
"I ask the second prince to become the emperor."
The nobles scrambled to speak.
The second prince smiled with the enormous support of the nobles and scholars in the auditorium. Then he answered everyone's request.
"All of you, this person will not disappoint you all."
8th day, the 6th month, 1 Kai Yuan era, Second Prince Zhao Wu Has established himself as Emperor of the Great Da Zhou Set the capital at Qinghua City, And condemned Emperor Zhao Lingxin of Shenzhou for being an unrighteous leader. And persuaded the rest of the prince to join Emperor Zhao Wu.
The chaos did not end, however, that the First Prince's party was furious. That the second prince has established himself
"Hmph. Zhao Wu thinks that you established yourself and will give me orders, then do you have a dream?"
In the royal order, They told Zhao Tao to report to Qinghua.
Zhao Tao was not a foolish person, and if he were to report the truth, there would be no way to return.
"Your Majesty, the situation is difficult to resolve; we need to fight back a bit."
Bai Jin, the adjutant general, said.
"Master Yi He, what should we do next?" Zhao Tao turned to ask Yi He's opinion of the military commander.
"We can't wait to proceed. The slower it was, Zhao Wu had the advantage, able to mobilize talented men at any time. My lord, I think it's time for you to ascend as Great Da Zhou's emperor," Yi He said.
"My Prince, my own, and the army are ready to support you," Bai Jin knelt with a supportive speech.
"So let's take action." Zhao Tao, supported by the army, made a big decision.
Zhao Tao established himself as Emperor Great Da Zhou. But under the districts he controls, all seven cities All were small towns and were not worthy of honor. Yi He said that Shenzhou was designated as the Imperial City, and we returned our army to strike.
Zhao Tao agreed to issue an order condemning Zhao Lingxin to withdraw from the capital and order Zhao Wu of Qinghua City to step down from the emperor. Otherwise they will be subject to severe punishment.
It also sent an order to the Third Prince Zhao Zhao to surrender.
They placed the two surrender orders from the two emperors on the third prince's desk.
"Take it and burn it." Third Prince Zhao Zemin ignored the orders of his two brothers.
"My lord, we will not accept it. If we delay, we might be at a disadvantage," said Gu Heng, the Third Prince's Advisor.
"Then proceed," Zhao Zhemin ordered.
In the city of Tongzhou, a significant event happened. The Third Prince Zhao Min had established himself as emperor. Set the town of Tongzhou as the capital. The conflict in Dazhou rages on.
Almost six months under Zhao Lingxin's reign. The land officially broke the war of the throne. Dazhou has four strengths. And has four emperors simultaneously. They were causing confusion and chaos throughout the land. People don't know whom they should support. Not long ago, they had four emperors.
Each emperor claimed his own righteousness and sent decrees to condemn each other's actions, Yi He, Panzhou, and Gu Heng. Appointed by his own boss as a chancellor The three emperor's nobles and merchants began allocating a universal share of positions.
They have always waited for this day and will do whatever it takes to overthrow the emperor on the opposite side for sustainability in their position. The defeat meant their place and their families that would suffer from this battle of the throne.
Each faction of powers has begun to limit the people's travel and mobilize the army to prepare for the upcoming war.