The official residence of the envoys of the Western Qin Dynasty.
Zhao Ziliang did not continue to pay attention to the situation in the palace in the middle of the night yesterday, but went to bed early.
He got up this morning and stretched his muscles.
After breakfast, he drank tea in the backyard.
He called Liu Dan over and asked: "Where is the caravan?"
How are you preparing?"
Liu Dan said: "The caravan brought more goods this time, and they are all top-quality goods.
If they are usually very popular, nobles, high-ranking officials and the royal family usually buy more, but it happened when we first arrived.
The Queen Mother Irina's handover of power has been followed by martial law and curfew for several days. , so affected by political turmoil, the sales situation of goods is not optimistic.
According to shopkeeper Qin, we are likely to stay here for about half a month.
This is still a relatively good situation.
If the market continues to be affected by political turmoil, Impact, this time is likely to be postponed.”
Zhao Ziliang waved his hand: "Okay, I understand, you go ahead."
"yes" After Liu Dan left, Zhao Ziliang took out a thick book from the thumb space and read it.
This was a book made of parchment.
It records more than a hundred Western magics and dozens of magic array cultivation and sacrificial methods.
This book was originally found in the castle of the wizard Raphael.
Zhao Ziliang studied while drinking tea.
Not long after, Wan Qingming came over and clasped his fists: "Your Majesty, the situation has been completely controlled by Constantine VI."
"Hey" Zhao Ziliang couldn't help but look up and said in surprise: "You just said it was Constantine VI, not Alexius" Wan Qingming replied: "Yes, Your Majesty, it was Constantine VI.
During the battle in the palace last night, the Praetorian Guards controlled by Alexius were exhausted in the battle, and the remaining Praetorian Guards had long since It has been controlled by the emperor.
In addition, last night.
Lexius privately sent an order to the commander of the city guards, Ferlandrius, and asked him to lead his men to attack the Sheriff Cotesim and captured the Sheriff's Office.
Cotesim was nowhere to be found.
The city guard was soon controlled by Ferlandrius, Soon afterwards, Ferlandrius led the city guards to reinforce the palace.
The emperor immediately took over the city guards to command the battle.
Ferlandrius was injured by a stray arrow during the battle.
The emperor immediately appointed his confidants as city guards.
The deputy commander of the army was nominally assisting Ferlandrius, but actually restraining him.
In this way, Constantine VI not only fully controlled the Praetorian Guard, but also inserted his own forces into the City Guard. hand, so the minister said that Constantine VI controlled the situation."
Zhao Ziliang put down the book and touched his chin and said with a smile: "I didn't expect this little guy to be a bit cunning and good at seizing opportunities."
Wan Qingming added: "Something happened during the battle last night.
Your Majesty may be interested.
Maria, Queen of Constantine VI, died."
"Oh, is this the commoner woman Maria whom Irina found for Constantine VI?
This is such a pity."
Wan Qingming nodded and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, don't you want to know who killed Queen Maria?"
Zhao Ziliang was stunned, "Didn't those prisoners kill him?"
Wan Qingming shook his head: "No, it's Constantine VI."
Now Zhao Ziliang was a little surprised: "How could he kill Maria?
This shouldn't be done?"
"After the prisoners invaded the inner palace, Queen Maria was captured by the prisoners.
Later, Constantine VI led the Praetorian Guards to counterattack and killed the prisoners who had occupied most of the outer palace back to the inner palace.
The prisoners They used walls to defend themselves.
After the reinforcements from the city guards, the prisoners were obviously unable to resist, so they took Queen Maria as a hostage to negotiate with Constantine VI, asking him to pardon all prisoners.
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The prisoners' crimes were restored to their freedom.
Constantine VI asked Alexius to secretly prepare a sharpshooter and shot Mary to death with one arrow.
Constantine VI immediately said that the prisoners had killed the queen. , ordered the city guards and imperial guards to attack with all their strength and kill everyone in the inner palace without sparing anyone.
After that, all the maids and eunuchs in the inner palace were killed, and no one survived."
After hearing this, Zhao Ziliang smiled and said: "I understand, this guy is cruel enough.
He blamed the queen's death on the prisoners and used it as an excuse to bloodbath the inner palace and kill everyone.
Then no one will know that Maria was killed."
What happened after he was captured, and he did not have to worry about his reputation being damaged, nor was he held hostage by the prisoners, and he used Maria's death in exchange for peace once and for all."
"Yes, under those circumstances, what Constantine VI did was undoubtedly the most correct choice.
It's just a pity that Queen Maria, who is the mother of the country after all, was killed by herself," Wan Qingming said He shook his head.
Zhao Ziliang said: "This boy probably has no feelings for Maria.
Irina found her for him.
How could he be satisfied?
Maybe this boy didn't hesitate at all when he gave this order, and maybe he felt relieved."
Tone, this way he will completely get rid of Irina's control.
Okay, you go and see what news there is at the Holy Apostles Cathedral.
If there is any news, come and report it."
"yes" Cathedral of the Holy Apostles.
Irina sat in front of the mirror and let the maid dress her up.
A eunuch outside the door came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Archbishop Thalassius is here."
Irina said: "Let him come in" Tarasius quickly walked in and greeted Irina: "I have met your Majesty."
Irina waved her hand, and the maids and eunuchs in the dormitory all walked out, asking: "Tarrasius, is there any result over there?"
Thalassius said: "Yes, Your Majesty's prisoners failed.
Alexius took the lead in the middle of yesterday night and ordered Ferlandrius to attack the Sheriff's Office.
Cotesim was wounded by an arrow and was rescued by his attendants. , then Ferlandrius took full control of the city guards and led the city guards to reinforce the palace.
The emperor received reinforcements from the city guards and eliminated all the prisoners entrenched in the inner palace.
In addition, Queen Maria also Died in battle" Irina remained silent for a while, and finally asked: "Did Maria die at the hands of the prisoners?"
"No, the emperor arranged for archers to shoot her.
She was used as a hostage by the prisoners to negotiate with the emperor."
Irina stood up and walked to the window and asked: "Tarrasius, are you blaming me for not listening to your suggestion last night and letting Cortsim attack Ferlandrius first?
Maybe he will win now."
It’s us” Tarasius bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Tarasius has never thought about it this way.
A few years ago, I was just a little priest.
It was your Majesty who valued me and promoted me that I could become the Patriarch.
My Everything is given by His Majesty, how can I complain against Your Majesty?"
Irina said: "I never thought about making this operation successful.
I agreed with Kotsimi to take action, just to see if the emperor could handle this crisis.
Now it seems that he has the ability to handle the dynasty independently.
Crisis affairs ability, right, where is Cortsim?"
Thalassius replied: "He was shot and injured by the archers of Ferlandrius.
He was protected by the attendants and escaped from the secret passage of the Sheriff's Department.
He is now recovering from his injuries in Hagia Sophia.
He is not yet awake.
I have arranged The doctor stitched up his wound, but the weather is hot now and I'm worried that the wound will suppurate."
"Cortsim is also a loyal person.
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I can't let him die."
Irina said as she walked to the dressing table, opened the drawer and took out a porcelain bottle.
She turned to Tarasius and said, "This is the healing of the East.
The medicine is said to be very effective for wounds, especially knife wounds and arrow wounds.
After using it, the wound will not suppurate, and it will also promote the wound to grow and close.
This is a powdery medicine.
After suturing the wound, apply it evenly Sprinkle on the wounds” "Yes, Your Majesty" Irina thought for a moment and said, "Bring him to see me after he recovers from his injury."
"Understood, Your Majesty" Constantine VI was excited all day long.
Ever since he eliminated all the prisoners and killed everyone in the palace at dawn, he really felt that he was beginning to have power.
Although he didn't sleep all night, he began to took power, and also controlled the Praetorian Guards, and He reached out to the city guard, which was a great sense of accomplishment for him.
He spent the whole day dealing with trivial matters after last night's battle.
In the afternoon, he also convened many ministers to discuss military and political affairs.
He stayed until after dinner.
Then he fell asleep in the rest room of the Golden Council Palace.
Alexius and the other main members of the imperial party waited until the emperor went to rest, and then they had time to walk out of the palace and return to their homes.
Alexius stood at the entrance of the palace and couldn't help but look back.
He felt that the palace was like a ferocious beast, as if it was ready to swallow people's lives at any time.
At this time, the astrologer Enecheus said: "General, I heard that you have good wine.
I just ran out of wine at my house.
Can I go to your house and have a few drinks?"
Alexius was stunned for a moment.
He immediately understood that Enecheus must have something to say to him.
He smiled and said: "Of course."
Enekius invited Ferlandrius again: "General Ferlandrius, let's go together.
Your injury is not serious.
Maybe you will get better quickly if you drink some wine."
Ferlandrius was also about to talk to Alexius and Enecheus.
During the battle last night, he was shot in the arm by a stray arrow and was injured.
It was not a big deal at all, but the emperor suddenly A deputy commander was appointed to take command of the battle on his behalf, which made him a little uneasy.
He was about to ask Alexius, Aenecus and others for advice, but now he heard Aenecus' invitation.
Immediately agreed: "Okay" The three of them quickly returned to Alexius' home in a carriage.
Alexius asked his slaves and maids to bring the best food and wine to his study.
The three of them ate and drank in the study. , while talking.
Alexius drank wine and asked: "Enecus, just say what you have to say.
There are only three of us here now."
Enecheus put down his knife and fork, looked at Alexius and Ferlandrius and said: "Two generals, don't you think there is one more thing we need to do?"
Brother Alex glanced at Ferlandrius and asked: "What else do we have to do?"
Enekius said calmly: "I don't think I need to tell you.
Both of you should know that the prisoners' attack on the palace last night was instigated by the Queen Mother Irina."
Alexius had long believed that Irina did it, but there was no evidence, but Ferlandrius didn't know.
He asked: "Lord Enechius, there is no evidence for this matter.
Just make random accusations and characterize her.
After all, she is the Queen Mother."
Enekius sneered: "Two generals, do you need evidence for this kind of thing?
Just imagine, if the prisoners succeed and capture or kill the emperor, who will be the biggest beneficiary?"
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Ferlandrius said: "Of course it is the Queen Mother Irina" "Yes, so she must have secretly instigated this matter."
Alexius frowned: "What exactly do you want to say?"
Enekius said: "Two generals, His Majesty the Emperor, in view of his status and the mother-child relationship with the Empress Dowager Irina, there are some things that His Majesty the Emperor cannot say or do, but as His Majesty the Emperor, those of us The ministers will have to share the worries of His Majesty the Emperor.
It is the duty of us ministers to solve problems for His Majesty the Emperor."
Ferlandrius was surprised and said, "Lord Enechus, you don't want us to send troops to put the Empress Dowager under house arrest, do you?"
"What is the use of house arrest?
If this matter spreads to the ears of the people and other officials, ministers, and nobles of the dynasty, His Majesty the Emperor will definitely be under unprecedented pressure.
Therefore, we must kill her to relieve the Emperor of his worries forever."
Alexius frowned: "This is too outrageous."
Enekius said: "Two generals, I don't want to talk about big ideas.
I want you to think about it carefully.
If the Empress Dowager rises again in the future, how will she deal with our life and death and interests?
We This is also done to solve this trouble forever.
Does General Erwei want your family to be exterminated under Irina's order in the future?"
There was silence in the study.
This matter was too important.
Not everyone would have the courage to kill the Queen Mother.
I don’t know how long it took before Alexius asked: “In what name?”
Enekius said: "Didn't several of Cotesim's men surrender last night?
General Ferlandrius asked them to confess that Cotesim sent people to launch the riot in the seaside prison and directed the prisoners to attack.
Royal Palace, Cortsim is the confidant of the Empress Dowager Irina.
This matter is closely related to the Empress Dowager Irina.
General Ferlandrius, this matter requires your action.
You should enter the palace immediately to report to the emperor.
Your Majesty reports this situation, I believe the Emperor will not tolerate it any longer."
Alexius asked: "Is it possible to kill Irina in this way?
His Majesty the Emperor is not so determined?"
Enekius said coldly: "As long as His Majesty the Emperor allows us to investigate, there will be room for manipulation in this matter.
No one can predict that some accidents will happen, such as her suicide."
"Hiss" Alexios gasped.
He always thought that he was very cruel, but compared with this Enechus, it was nothing to mention.
This guy is so bold.
Ferlandrius immediately went to the palace to see Constantine VI and reported the situation.
Constantine VI was extremely angry and angry after hearing this.
He did not send anyone to verify Ferlandrius at all.
After everything he said, he immediately ordered Ferlandrius to lead people to investigate the matter.
After receiving the order, Ferlandius Lius immediately led his troops to the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles
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