ATPnovel Chapter 173 Yin Hong seizes power, intending to purge the emperor's inner circle!
Chapter 173 Yin Hong seizes power, intending to purge the emperor's inner circle!
With a tap of the finger, one is instantly transported to the wonderful world of Chapter 173, "Yin Hong Seizes Power, Intending to Purge the Emperor's Corrupt Officials!"
"How can we entrust our ancestral legacy to others?"
"The kingdom of Cheng Tang was the result of my ancestors' painstaking efforts. To hand it over to Xiqi is truly unacceptable to me!"
Yin Hong was quite tempted. As the crown prince of the Shang Dynasty, he had the right to inherit the throne. Now that King Zhou was tyrannical, it was only reasonable for him to take his place!
"Your Highness must have already figured it out."
"Your Highness could easily seize the throne of the Shang Dynasty, so why let that brat Ji Fa of Xiqi benefit from it?"
The idea was to let the meat rot in their own pot—this was Shen Gongbao's plan, a blatant and open conspiracy.
By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous.
Which man could resist such temptation? Moreover, given Yin Hong's status, he was tempted upon hearing this, but he still had reservations.
"When I descended the mountain before, I cast a poisonous curse!"
"If I aid the Shang Dynasty, I will surely be wiped out in the future. Uncle-Master, what should I do?"
Yin Hong hesitated for a moment, then spoke to Shen Gongbao.
"This is just a minor incantation!"
"We cultivators achieve the Great Dao. Even if our flesh and blood are gone, we still have the means to survive. What is there to fear?"
Shen Gongbao possessed the art of flying heads, a heretical and unorthodox practice. Upon hearing Yin Hong's words, he scoffed.
"Good, good!"
"What my martial uncle says is absolutely right!"
"We cultivators are inherently defying the heavens; we have our own ways to deal with mere poisonous curses. What is there to fear!"
Yin Honggong had achieved the status of a celestial being, possessing extraordinary abilities. The creation of flesh and blood was merely a trivial skill for him.
At his level, very few people can hurt him unless someone uses an innate magic weapon without authorization.
"Now, Marquis Su Hu of Ji Province has received the imperial decree to serve as the General Who Conquers the West, and is currently stationed at Sishui Pass."
"Why doesn't Your Highness go and seek refuge with him?"
Shen Gongbao stroked his long beard and finally persuaded Yin Hong to defect to the side of Cheng Tang.
"Su Hu was an upright and honest man!"
"He was already known for his virtue, so going to his place would be a good choice."
When Yin Hong first arrived in the mortal realm, his foundation was not yet stable. If he wanted to re-enter the court, he would need to be introduced by someone.
Su Hu is the Marquis of Ji Province and the leader of all the feudal lords. If we can get his support, our great cause can be accomplished.
The land of Cheng Tang, the Sishui Pass.
"Reporting back to the Marquis!"
"Three thousand troops have arrived from beyond the pass, led by Shen Gongbao, the Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty, who openly declares his intention to enter the pass!"
The messenger immediately stepped forward and reported the matter to Su Hu, and Han Rong, who was standing nearby, also heard it clearly.
"Shen Gongbao?"
"What is he doing here?"
Su Hu was puzzled, as he had never interacted with Shen Gongbao before, so he was very confused.
"My lord, we have some good news to share!"
"Shen Gongbao was the Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty, and he was also a highly accomplished Taoist master. He had previously introduced many extraordinary people to him."
"He must have come here to introduce a remarkable person, which is a great joy for us."
Having experienced many things, Han Rong already knew the secrets behind it.
Lu Yue of Kowloon Island was a remarkable man recommended by Shen Gongbao, and he almost captured Xiqi back then.
Now that Shen Gongbao has arrived, Han Rong is overjoyed; he has finally received reinforcements.
"In that case, it is indeed a joyous occasion!"
Su Hu outwardly agreed, but secretly he was extremely unwilling. He didn't want to turn the charade into reality, because if things went wrong, he would be in an awkward position.
"Quickly, invite Imperial Advisor Shen inside!"
Su Hu and the others dared not delay and quickly led Shen Gongbao in. After a short while, two people arrived at the mansion.
Yin Hong was the second prince of the Tang Dynasty. After arriving at Sishui Pass, he went straight into the general's mansion without waiting for permission.
Yin Hong's rudeness has aroused public anger.
"Imperial Preceptor, who is this gentleman?"
Su Hu faced Yin Hong, then looked at Shen Gongbao, hoping he would introduce them to him so as not to be impolite.
"This is the current Second Prince!"
"He studied Taoism on the mountain before, and today he has come down the mountain after completing his studies. He has come here to punish the disobedient, and once he has succeeded here, he will be able to make the Tang Dynasty stable again."
Shen Gongbao then introduced Yin Hong to the crowd, and directly pointed out Yin Hong's extraordinary identity.
But Yin Hong was different; he was the crown prince of the Shang Dynasty.
A hundred years after Emperor Xin's death, Yin Hong will be qualified to inherit the throne and become the King of Men, transforming himself into the ruler of all under Heaven.
"Emperor Xin was tyrannical, yet he still had descendants?"
Su Hu had long heard that Emperor Xin had committed suicide at the ancestral temple, but he never expected that he would actually have two legitimate princes.
Yin Hong was the crown prince, which set him apart from the rest of the population.
"Your subordinate, Su Hu, greets Your Highness the Second Prince!"
The crowd welcomed Yin Hong into the mansion and treated him with the respect due to a ruler and his subject, making him the head of the household.
"I have heard that your daughter, Su Daji, entered the palace more than ten years ago and has recently gained the emperor's favor."
"You have been summoned here today to punish the disloyal."
"Su Daji must have exerted a lot of effort as well."
"Several months have passed, yet you have made no move. I have led my troops here specifically for this matter."
Yin Hong's feelings toward Su Hu were very complicated. Su Hu was the newly appointed father-in-law of the emperor, and there was a rift between them.
It should be noted that Yin Hong's birth mother died at the hands of Emperor Xin, and the cause of death stemmed from Emperor Xin's fickle nature.
And Su Daji was the root of all evil!
Emperor Xin was seduced by beauty, and thus gradually became licentious and immoral. Logically speaking, Su Daji should have been his enemy.
"How dare you!"
"Lord Su was personally appointed by the King as the General Who Conquers the West."
"Although you are the crown prince, you have neither the military tally nor the king's decree. How dare you speak like this?"
"The world is in turmoil and the court is in unrest. Your Majesty has ordered you to lead troops to quell the rebellion, so as to assist the emperor, bring peace to the people, and ensure that the Shang dynasty lasts for thousands of years."
"Yet Su Hu is content to remain holed up in this pass, enjoying himself every day. When has he ever thought of serving the country or bringing peace to the people? Isn't this a betrayal of the Emperor's grace?"
"I am the Crown Prince of the Great Shang Dynasty, the future heir apparent. The affairs of the world are in my hands. I act now, who dares disobey!"
Yin Hong spoke sternly, his status as the crown prince intimidating many people, and the scene instantly quieted down again.
"The affairs of the world rest with the king and the sovereign!"
"If you wish to seize my military power, I may simply hand it over to you; it is the tiger tally for mobilizing troops."
"From now on, you will be in charge of military affairs; I will no longer be involved."
Su Hu never wanted to deal with this mess in the first place, but now that someone else is taking over, he couldn't be happier!
"General Han Rong, what is your opinion?"
After dealing with Su Hu, Yin Hong turned his attention to Han Rong, this general was no pushover.
"Your Highness is the Crown Prince and can certainly mobilize the army."
Han Rong also gave in. He was just a general of the Shang Dynasty, a minor vassal, and had no real say.
Su Hu was the Marquis of Jizhou of the Great Shang Dynasty and the leader of the feudal lords. He had a large number of talented people under his command and was very powerful.
Fierce generals abound, and strategists rain down upon them.
Even such a powerful lord couldn't help but lower his head when facing Yin Hong, let alone Han Rong.
"Those who understand the times are wise!"
"What you have done is truly a great act of kindness!"
Yin Hong, by virtue of his status as the second prince, successfully seized all military power, and today he has completely ascended to the throne.
After that, Yin Hong occupied Sishui Pass, commanding an army of 150,000 men and protected by a host of magical treasures. His strength was formidable, and his ambition gradually grew.
"First destroy Xiqi, then conquer Chaoge!"
"Once I unleash my thunderous methods, under the guise of Qing Jun's execution, I will be able to reclaim the land of the Shang Dynasty for ten thousand years."
"When the time comes, I will ascend to the throne and become the next human king, and I will be able to bring blessings to hundreds of millions of human people."
With the power in his hands, he can become the supreme ruler of humanity.
Now, Yin Hong has been blinded by power and can no longer listen to any kind words.
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I wasn't feeling well, so I took the day off yesterday!
I'm currently reading Chapter 173, "Yin Hong Seizes Power, Intending to Cleanse the Emperor's Side!", and I'm completely engrossed in it.