Changsheng: My experience in patrolling the liver

Chapter 117: Fight for the Emperor

Just as Song Changming and Liu Dingsheng were discussing this matter as outsiders, in the imperial capital Yunling City, in a Gu family mansion.

Lu Zheng walked quickly without saying a word and entered a courtyard in the back garden.

There are the lingering sounds of musical instruments and the crisp sound of water flowing over rocks.

Gu Wenhui was sitting in the pavilion, reading a book carefully.

Seeing Lu Zheng approaching, he shifted his attention away from the book.

"Brother Lu, why are you in such a hurry? What happened in the palace?" Gu Wenhui poured a glass of sake for Lu Zheng and asked.

"A letter came from the palace saying that the prince is dead!" Lu Zheng broke the news as soon as he sat down.

"Brother Gu, as you said, the prince will be the first to be eliminated."

Gu Wenhui nodded, not very surprised by the news, and said.

"The eldest prince Chu Zheng has been favored by the old emperor since he was young. Although he has some abilities, he really has no foresight. He became the crown prince because of the old emperor's preference. In terms of real means and abilities, he is not outstanding among the six princes.

If he were not the crown prince, he would have lived longer."

Lu Zheng nodded: "The troops from the counties haven't arrived yet, and the prince is gone. Those who originally supported the prince should also change sides."

"Well, it depends on how many new reinforcements each of the remaining five princes can attract. This may be a key step in their becoming emperor." Gu Wenhui continued.

Seeing Gu Wenhui's calm demeanor, Lu Zheng couldn't help but ask, "Given the current situation, Brother Gu, who do you think will eventually ascend the throne and become emperor?"

"Both the second and third princes are possible." Gu Wenhui smiled faintly and gave the answer in his mind directly without keeping anyone in suspense.

"Didn't you experience the Second Prince's covert and overt methods when you were in Donglai County? Even though Donglai County is so far away and out of reach, this prince was able to make a move and make the bandit army and many martial arts masters work for him.

You said that in Yunling City and in the Imperial Palace, he has worked hard for many years, how many backup plans does he have?"

"The Third Prince is ruthless and decisive, and is good at forbearance. He has won over a large number of powerful people both inside and outside the court, and has the greatest influence. In fact, at present, the Third Prince has a better chance of having the last laugh than the Second Prince."

Hearing this, Lu Zheng frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "Since Brother Gu believes that the Second and Third Princes are the most likely, why haven't we contacted them in these years and gained the credit of following the dragon, but instead chose to secretly stand with the unknown Fifth Prince?"

The smile on Gu Wenhui's face made him look even more amiable and elegant. He picked up the feather fan beside him and stood up and said, "Brother Lu, I thought that the second and third princes would be able to ascend the throne and become emperors, but I never said that they would be the final winners.

To be the last laugh, it is not enough to just become the new emperor, but also to be able to hold on to the throne.

Besides, to serve the dragon? That has never been my goal!"

In mid-to-late July, when the county governors received orders and were on their way to Yunling City, they had actually already started fighting fiercely with the troops under the command of other princes.

Ambush, cut off food supply, encirclement and suppression, we used everything we could.

The fighting continued until they reached the outskirts of Yunling City, and the killing continued.

The princes also began to reveal their cards and compete with each other.

Alliance, Backstab, Threaten, Defection, Bribery, Sneak Attack
It doesn't matter whether the means are despicable or not, as long as he can kill his other brothers and take the top position, this is more important than anything else.

History books are written by the ultimate victors, and these bloody truths will eventually be whitewashed and covered up, leaving only the glorious side that the victors want.

This bloody war lasted outside Yunling City for three days and three nights.

This night.

A team stopped on the deserted street.

Gu Wenhui sat in the carriage with his eyes closed, resting. Next to him was Lu Zheng riding on a horse, and a group of Gu family guards.

After an unknown amount of time, a spy came galloping on horseback.

"Sir, the Third Prince's troops are about to enter the city! The Fifth Prince's situation is very critical."

Gu Wenhui opened his eyes, not surprised by the result, and said calmly: "Let's go, let's go pick up the fifth prince and leave."

"It's time to go back to Donglai County!"

August.

A piece of news swept across the Dahan Dynasty like a whirlwind.

The crown prince plotted treason and murdered his father and mother and was executed.

The third prince will inherit the throne of the crown prince, and his coronation ceremony will be held soon to announce it to the world!

This major incident in the imperial palace undoubtedly caused unrest and chaos everywhere.

It was like a long fuse, the fuse was lit at this moment.

Behind this news, the four defeated princes, no matter how unwilling they were, had to clean up the mess and choose to escape from Yunling City.

If you can keep your life, you can go back to the retreat paths left by each of you and make a comeback!
Donglai County City, Liu's House.

In the courtyard, the wind from the sword was everywhere, blowing the fallen leaves on the ground into the air around Song Changming.

Flying swallow style, flying bell elegy!

A flash of cold silver light appeared in an instant, so fast that it seemed to distort the space.

In the air, the sounds of wind chimes and birds singing intertwined, reverberating and echoing throughout the courtyard!

The sharp sword force from Song Changming covered the entire courtyard!
Everyone in the courtyard felt suffocated by his sword. "Huh?!" Liu Dingsheng, who was standing there, also showed a look of surprise on his face.

Then quickly, the look of astonishment turned into an excited smile.

"Good boy!"

He had been suppressing Song Changming with his seventh level of martial arts skills, but at this moment, facing the sudden outburst of Song Changming's sword power, he had to hastily raise his martial arts skills once again to parry Song Changming's flying sword!

Even so, the blow still made him unstable and he took a step back before he was able to neutralize Song Changming's fatal blow.

This was also the first time he was defeated by Song Changming since he had been instructing Song Changming for some time.

Even though it was just a small step, it was of great significance, proving that Song Changming had room to fight back when facing him.

"You have reached the pinnacle. You have practiced this top-notch swordsmanship to perfection. When did it happen?" Liu Dingsheng looked at Song Changming and asked with a faint smile.

"Just two days ago, after asking for advice from my senior, I had an epiphany when I returned." After Song Changming said this, he bowed to Liu Dingsheng to express his gratitude.

Although he has not become Liu Dingsheng's disciple during these days, Liu Dingsheng has indeed been very attentive in guiding him. Whether it is in martial arts training or other knowledge and insights, he basically answers every question. This is worthy of his sincere thanks.

"You don't have to thank me. It's all your own ability that has enabled you to master this top-notch swordsmanship to perfection." Liu Dingsheng shook his head.

He knew very well that it would be strange if he could teach others to perfect their sword skills with just a few words.

His suggestions are at most just icing on the cake; the key still depends on the swordsman's own understanding and qualifications.

"At only twenty years old, he has already mastered top-notch sword skills. I really can't explain it," Liu Dingsheng sighed.

The gap between people is sometimes so big that it is unimaginable.

"Come again!" Liu Dingsheng was interested in Song Changming's perfect swordsmanship, and also wanted to see what kind of strength Song Changming could unleash with his full strength.

He no longer treated Song Changming as an ordinary sixth-level warrior.

After all, normally, it is impossible for a warrior in the sixth realm to master the top sword skills of the perfect realm.

Not to mention that Song Changming is a sixth-level warrior who has practiced multiple physical training techniques.

"Okay!" Song Changming agreed readily.

After his sword skills improved, he needed to practice on someone.

Liu Dingsheng is undoubtedly the best sparring partner.

After a round of fighting between the two sides, Liu Dingsheng suddenly realized that if he did not raise his strength to a stable level above the eighth level of physical training, he would not be able to suppress Song Changming at his full strength, and there would even be a risk of defeat.

This seemed a bit outrageous to him.

You must know that although he suppressed his martial arts skills, his combat experience, cognition, and even his martial arts skills are still within the realm of ultimate warriors!

Normally speaking, even if he only used the seventh level of martial arts cultivation, the real strength he displayed was definitely higher than that of a normal seventh level warrior.

Even so, he was unable to suppress Song Changming, who had reached the sixth level of martial arts cultivation!

This surprised him, but also made him feel a little frustrated.

If Song Changming also possessed the ultimate martial arts skills at this moment, and the two of them attacked with all their strength, there was a 99% chance that he would be the one to lose.

After testing the sword, he became more and more convinced that the boy in front of him was different from him, and that the ultimate realm of cultivation in the future would definitely not be the upper limit of this boy's level.

In a trance, Liu Dingsheng unconsciously had the idea of ​​taking in a disciple, which he had never had before, but he quickly dismissed the idea.

He knew very well that with Song Changming's growth rate, he had nothing to teach him.

After all, he was just an idle wanderer in the world, without any precious inheritance, and was far inferior to those huge aristocratic families and those big sects.

Just as Song Changming was about to put away his knife, a patrol guard came quickly.

"Boss Song, the general manager has something important to discuss with you, so please go there as soon as possible!"

"Okay, I understand." Song Changming put away the knife and said goodbye to Liu Dingsheng.

Liu's residence was near the General Security Headquarters. As soon as Song Changming returned to the headquarters, he saw that troops were constantly gathering outside the headquarters and all patrol teams had been mobilized.

With such a hurried atmosphere, it is obvious that this matter is of great importance.

As Song Changming walked over, he saw Zhou Sixin also walking quickly towards him.

When asked, the other party didn't know what had happened.

By the time they arrived at the main hall, the rest of the patrol captains had already gathered.

"Songtou."

"Songtou."

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When the patrol captains saw Song Changming, they all bowed and greeted him with a hint of respect in their tone.

Now, Song Changming is second only to Director General Zhuang Ren in the General Headquarters in terms of status and strength.

No one dared to disrespect him.

(End of this chapter)