Sky Curtain: The opening scene explains the four major cases of the Ming Dynasty plus the early Ming

Luoyang, Wei Kingdom, during the Three Kingdoms period.

Inside the palace, the atmosphere was as oppressive as solidified amber.

The young emperor Cao Mao sat upright, his eyes fixed on the "sky curtain" in the void before him, a curtain visible only to him.

When he saw the scene in front of the Fengtian Hall, where Yu Qian was being interrogated by the officials until he vomited blood and was unable to defend himself, he was deeply moved.

When he heard Yu Qian's desperate and absurd explanation—"They set the fire and ran away themselves"—he was deeply moved.

Cao Mao's pupils suddenly contracted!

His entire body trembled slightly from extreme excitement!

"So...so that's how it can be done!"

"So, the puppet ruler was able to break the deadlock using this method!"

His breathing became extremely rapid.

My chest heaved violently, and my heart pounded like a drum!

Sima Zhao!

In an instant, the image of that powerful man who had manipulated him at will flashed into his mind!

Over the years, he has been an emperor in name only, but a prisoner in reality!

Every move they made was under the surveillance of the Sima family.

He had great ambitions, but no way to realize them.

He hated! He was furious!

He had considered following the example of the Duke of Gaogui and leading the few remaining palace guards and servants in a desperate fight!

But reason told him that it would be like throwing an egg against a rock, only to humiliate himself!

But now!

The mad emperor "Judy Jun" from the future, who appeared in the sky, opened a completely new door for him!

A door that leads to hell, but may also lead to new life!

"Put yourself in a desperate situation, and you will survive..."

Cao Mao muttered to himself, his eyes burning with an unprecedented flame!

Yes!

If living is being a prisoner, then why not "die" once?!

Learn from Judy Jun, who used a fire and an "accident" to remove himself from the chessboard!

This caused Sima Zhao to bear the eternal infamy of "murdering the emperor"!

This transformed him from a powerful minister whose intentions were obvious to everyone into a traitor to the country!

At that time, armies from all over the land will surely rise up in response to the call to serve the emperor!

The Sima family's painstakingly planned usurpation will be destroyed in an instant!

"This plan...this plan can eliminate the traitors!"

Cao Mao clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms, oblivious to the blood flowing out.

He looked at the sky, at "Judy Jun," who, though not physically present, seemed to be everywhere.

My heart is filled with awe and fervor!

This moment is just like that moment!

Let's give it a shot!

Even if it fails, it will still make the Sima family infamous for eternity!

……

The capital city of the Ming Dynasty.

The standoff in front of the Fengtian Hall has reached a fever pitch.

More and more officials stepped forward and joined the condemnation of the three regents.

They may not care about the emperor's life or death, but they care about their own future and lives!

What wouldn't a powerful group of officials in Jiangxi dare to do if they dared to "burn" even the emperor?

It should be noted that from the Yongle era to the fourth year of the Jingtai era, the Jiangxi clique dominated the government for more than 50 years!

If we don't bring down Yu Qian and his ilk today, we might be the ones who die tomorrow!

Chen Xun had completely collapsed to the ground, his face ashen, muttering to himself incessantly.

"It's over...it's all over..."

Wang Wenze was like a trapped beast, roaring at everyone who criticized him, but only received more suspicion and contempt in return.

Only Yu Qian calmed down after spitting out that mouthful of blood.

He slowly straightened his almost crushed spine and looked around at the unfamiliar faces.

He knew that the situation was hopeless.

People's hearts have already fallen apart.

It wasn't scattered in the Nangong fire last night, but scattered in the power struggles of the past four years.

He lost.

A crushing defeat.

He lost to that madman who had returned from hell, whom he had never taken seriously.

……

at the same time.

Inside a heavily guarded quiet room in the British Duke's residence.

Judy was having her breakfast slowly and deliberately.

A bowl of rice porridge and a few plates of delicate side dishes.

This contrasted sharply with the tense atmosphere outside, where a storm was brewing.

Zhu Qizhen sat opposite him, but could not eat.

He hadn't slept all night, his mind racing with excitement, the thrilling scenes of the previous night replaying in his head.

From the burning of the Southern Palace to knocking on the door of the Zhang Mansion.

Every step was like walking on a knife's edge.

Every step he took fell precisely into Zhu Dijun's calculations.

Looking at his younger brother, who was nearly ten years younger than him, he felt a sense of fear for the first time.

This younger brother was no longer the timid and submissive Prince Cheng he remembered.

He is a demon that crawls out of the abyss and devours people!

"Brother, what are you thinking about?"

Zhu Dijun put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and asked casually.

"N-nothing..."

Zhu Qizhen snapped out of his reverie and forced a smile that looked more like a grimace. "I... I was just wondering what state Yu Qian and the others are in now."

A cold smile curled at the corners of Zhu Dijun's mouth.

"them?"

"They should be tasting the bitterness of being 'traitors' now. After all, the Jiangxi clique has held power for 50 years, and the 'deaths' of the two of us will only make other non-Jiangxi officials think that the Jiangxi clique wants to go even further."

Just then, Zhang Ni, dressed in military attire, strode in from outside the door.

He knelt on one knee and reported in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus!"

"News has come from the palace: in front of the Fengtian Hall, officials are in uproar and are besieging Yu Qian, Chen Xun, Wang Wen, and two others!"

"Xu Youzhen, testify against them for regicide and usurpation!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qizhen was so excited that he suddenly stood up!

Become!

It really did!

Zhu Dijun simply nodded, his face calm and composed, as if he had everything under control.

"understood."

He looked at Zhang Ni and gave him new instructions.

"Issue my decree."

"I order your younger brother, Zhang Yi, to take my token and leave the city immediately!"

"Go see Shi Heng, the General of the Beijing Garrison, and the eunuch Cao Jixiang!"

Zhu Dijun's voice was steady and clear.

"Tell them."

"I, Zhu Qiyu, along with the retired Emperor Zhu Qizhen, are here!"

"Order them to immediately reorganize their troops, close all nine gates, and impose martial law throughout the city!"

"Any order from the Cabinet or the Directorate of Ceremonial to mobilize troops is strictly prohibited!"

"If, after dawn, there is still not a single soldier in the city loyal to the traitor Yu Qian..."

Zhu Dijun paused, his eyes revealing a murderous intent.

"Let them come to me with their heads!"