I really became a king.

Chapter 427 Prince Yi Rebelled

Especially after the power of the Bailing Ye family grew, many of the close collateral branches of the Dali royal family became even more dissatisfied. However, Jiang Zhenyi's killing was so severe during the purge that year that these close collateral branches were completely suppressed.

In the final analysis, the throne of Dali Emperor Jiang Zhenyi came too easily, and although he subsequently went through a bloody purge and firmly grasped power, he was unable to win the hearts of the people.

Just as the entire Dali Imperial Capital was immersed in the fear of the two angry shouts, dozens of riders galloped out of the Dali Imperial Palace and rushed towards all directions of the Dali Imperial Capital.

Not long after, a group of dignitaries began to gather at the Dali Palace because the Emperor of Dali wanted to convene an emergency court meeting.

Sensitive people had already guessed the reason for convening this emergency court meeting. Even those who were a little behind the times in getting the news had vaguely guessed something from the few words of their colleagues.

On the way to the palace, all the dignitaries in the court had heavy expressions on their faces. When they met each other, they just nodded to each other and then walked towards the Dali Palace.

There were also some people who were gloating because they knew that Prince Yi, who had risen like a comet, was going to be in trouble and might even be stripped of all his titles and military power.

When Prince Yi Jiang Mo, who was anxious, walked near the palace, he met Prince Rui Jiang Li. He wanted to go up and say something, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know how to start.

Jiang Li said softly: "Let's take it one step at a time and act according to circumstances." After that, he took the lead and walked into the palace.

Jiang Mo always felt that he should do something at this time, so he wandered around the palace. Along the way, many dignitaries came in a hurry, and they just nodded and then rushed to the palace.

It was not until he arrived at the scene where the Confused Prince Jiang Huan arrived that Jiang Mo wanted to say something while stepping forward to greet him, but Jiang Huan just shook his head slightly, sighed, and walked away.

Only Ning Donglai, one of the eight military leaders, stopped when he passed by, but his face was full of bitterness: "Your Highness, let's find out what happened first. Alas... If that's the case, I'm afraid I can't save my old bones..."

Prince Yi Jiang Mo was speechless when he heard this. It was then that he remembered that the grandson of the old military leader in front of him was currently serving under his nephew...

Next came Wu Yao Hou Ji Shuyi, who looked much more relaxed because his illegitimate son Ji Jingzhi had been expelled from the family by him and would not be deeply implicated in this matter.

Prince Yi Jiang Mo looked around, and finally he could only sigh and walk quickly towards the Dali Palace. It was only then that he suddenly realized that although his nephew had risen like a comet, he had basically no connections in the Dali Imperial Capital. In the future court, I am afraid that few people will stand up and speak for him.

However, this may also be an important reason why the other party was able to rise rapidly in just a few years. If he really had close contacts with the dignitaries in the court of Dali, he might have been suspected and would not have risen so quickly. He is still growing stronger today.

The atmosphere of this emergency court meeting was very depressing and somewhat heavy, making people feel a little breathless.

After everyone entered the court, they all lowered their heads slightly, walked to their own seats, stood there quietly, without looking around, and the entire court was silent.

Because the current emperor and empress have been sitting there waiting.

Emperor Jiang Zhenyi was better, but his face was a little gloomy, but he was still calm and measured. As for Empress Ye Xinmei, she no longer had the grace and elegance of a mother of a country, and her face looked a little ferocious.

After everyone who was supposed to come had arrived, Emperor Jiang Zhenyi slowly uttered a word: "Read!" The eunuch Pang Xuan standing beside him carefully opened a secret letter in his hand, stepped forward and read:
"Your servant Yang Liujiao is at the gate of the Eastern Demon Realm to report to the Emperor..."

But before he finished reading, he was interrupted by a voice. Jiang Zhenyi shouted, "Just read the last letter!"

The chief eunuch Pang Xuan responded cautiously, not even bothering to wipe the sweat off his forehead, and directly flipped out the last secret letter, continuing to read: "Prince Yi Jiang Yi closed up and refused to allow 300,000 troops to enter the East Demon Territory..."

Hearing this, the meritorious officials in the court all said in their hearts: Sure enough! This is almost the same as they guessed. Prince Yi really went into seclusion to disobey the order. But what Pang Xuan said next immediately made them feel like they were falling into an icy cave. They only heard Pang Xuan continue to read:
"Prince Yi Jiang Yi brazenly led his troops to besiege and kill Ye Xiangtian, the general of the Eastern Demon Territory Pass, in the Demon Territory Pass. At the same time, the Wen Zongfu under Prince Yi's Palace launched a massive siege on the mountain gate of the Zongmen Palace... General Ye and his tens of thousands of personal guards were all killed at the foot of Kongtong Mountain. More than 2,000 cultivators in the Zongmen Palace were all killed..."

Having read this, Pang Xuan, who was totally unprepared, was already sweating profusely, and his voice began to stammer. As for the entire court, everyone was stunned on the spot, because they had all guessed wrong. The Prince Yi was no longer openly disobeying the imperial order, but was completely rebelling!
Yes, openly sending troops to surround and kill the imperial envoy is not just a matter of disobeying the imperial order, but rather a matter of openly raising troops to establish one's own regime, which is tantamount to rebellion!

"How dare he!"

"He didn't leave himself any way out..."

The court was completely silent, but everyone's hearts were filled with turmoil, and the few who knew the secret of that year were even more uneasy.

There is nothing to be surprised about a mere prince's rebellion, but it happened at the strategic location of Demon Realm Pass in the Western Frontier, and the life experience of Prince Yi was extremely special. If this matter is not settled as soon as possible, I am afraid that the entire Dali Dynasty will fall into turmoil.

They had anticipated that Prince Yi would be rebellious, but they never imagined that he would actually dare to openly rise up and establish his own regime, and kill so many people at once, leaving no room for maneuver.

However, Pang Xuan had not finished reading the secret memorial. He continued to speak haltingly, "Prince Yi appeared outside the East Demon Realm Pass... Yang Liujiao and other generals disregarded the emperor's orders, dismounted and knelt before Prince Yi. The 300,000-man army all came under the command of Prince Yi's mansion..."

Pang Xuan finally finished reading and quietly retreated to the corner. Only then did he dare to raise his sleeve to wipe his forehead.

"Tell me, how should we deal with this matter?" Jiang Zhenyi showed no other emotions from beginning to end except for a somewhat gloomy face.

"What else is there to discuss? This is already a blatant rebellion. We should immediately send troops to quell the rebellion and retake the Demon Realm Pass!" Queen Ye Xinmei could no longer hold back her anger and stood up and said angrily.

Prince Yi Jiang Mo wanted to stand up and say something, but was stopped by Jiang Li, who was standing next to him. Jiang Li shook his head gently, signaling him not to act rashly.

"I agree with the Queen's proposal and am willing to lead the army to quell the rebellion!" An old military leader stepped forward and echoed.

"I don't agree. The Demon Realm Pass is the barrier of our Middle-earth Dynasty. If we send troops rashly, it may give the foreigners outside the pass an opportunity to take advantage. This matter needs long-term consideration..." The one who was born was another old military leader, Yishan.

At this moment, a voice came from outside the court: "Your Majesty, Prince Yi Jiang Yi has a petition to submit!"

(End of this chapter)