The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 474 Killing Two Eagles with One Arrow

Chen Er is the emperor's military advisor, so Qin Zhongting no longer needs to fear offending Wei Zhongxian. This is simply killing two birds with one stone.

However, Qin Zhongting did not expect the emperor to act so quickly, directly ordering Chen Er and Zhang Shaoqing to go to the Jiangnan area, which left Qin Zhongting somewhat dumbfounded.

"Your Majesty, Zhang Shaoqing alone is probably enough to handle the case in the Jiangnan area. I feel that Chen Er is more suited to stay here and handle the case."

Qin Zhongting, feeling somewhat uneasy, spoke again.

After the Emperor finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Beixing.

"Zhao Beixing, what's your decision? Zhao Beixing also didn't expect that the Emperor learned these new tricks from whom?"

Either the emperor doesn't make a move at all, or when he does, it's with an exceptionally powerful killing move that Zhao Beixing can't withstand.

"Your Majesty, I'll say it one last time: I truly knew nothing about the assassination attempt on Chen Er. If I had known, I would have been cursed with a terrible death. In any case, this matter has nothing to do with me."

Left with no other choice, Zhao Beixing had to start making an oath. However, in officialdom, just like on a battlefield, it doesn't mean that if you make an oath, then this matter has nothing to do with you.

If every problem could be solved in a way, so many people wouldn't have died. The emperor immediately smiled.

"Zhao Beixing, Wei Zhongxian just came by. Guess what I said? You'll be very disappointed if you know."

After saying this, the Emperor deliberately paused, observing Zhao Beixing's reaction. Upon hearing the Emperor's words, Zhao Beixing was immediately surprised.

"Zhao Beixing was also surprised that Wei Zhongxian had come over and even spoke a lot with the Emperor. Of course, Zhao Beixing wasn't stupid."

Not knowing whether the Emperor was deliberately deceiving him, Zhao Beixing was in no hurry to answer and waited for the Emperor to speak further.

Chen Er really wanted it now, and gave the emperor a thumbs up. Chen Er didn't expect the emperor to be getting smarter and smarter.

He simply gave the emperor a signal, and the emperor knew it was time to speak ill of Wei Zhongxian.

"Zhao Beixing, Wei Zhongxian just came over and said that in order to rescue Zhao Tianming, you borrowed several skilled assassins from Wei Zhongxian. Is that true?"

The Emperor's tone suddenly hardened, causing sweat to involuntarily trickle down Zhao Beixing's forehead.

Zhao Beixing knew that if Wei Zhongxian had really exposed this matter, then he might really be doomed to die today. So, Zhao Beixing had no choice but to deny it outright.

"Your Majesty, I absolutely did not go to see Wei Zhongxian, I can assure you of that. Moreover, if I were to go to see Wei Zhongxian, I would report it to Your Majesty immediately."

"After all, Wei Zhongxian had an assassin named Zhang Tianfei." Clearly, Zhao Beixing's words were extremely insidious.

If Zhao Beixing knew that Wei Zhongxian had a man named Zhang Tianfei by his side, this assassin was the same one who had previously tried to assassinate the emperor.

So what did Zhao Beixing say that he would tell the Emperor about this? This shows that Zhao Beixing is cunning and calculating. The Emperor could only smile wryly at this.

"Zhao Beixing, stop arguing with me. Wei Zhongxian has already admitted to it, so don't keep arguing about it."

"Our Ming Dynasty's rules have always been to be lenient for those who confess and severe for those who resist. You've been a general your whole life, so you know that. You should know what to do, right?"

In fact, the emperor did not want to do this, after all, his main target this time was Wei Zhongxian. However, there was nothing he could do, because Wei Zhongxian was backed by the Empress Dowager.

Left with no other choice, the emperor had to change his target to Zhao Beixing. He didn't want to have worked so hard for so long without getting rid of anyone.

Although eliminating Zhao Beixing and eliminating Sun Yunhe have different effects, there is no other way. The Emperor must get rid of one of them, otherwise all the suffering he has endured recently will have been for nothing.

Especially since Chen Er was so seriously injured, if the Emperor doesn't take action against Zhao Beixing, he won't be able to explain himself to Chen Er.

Zhao Beixing now realized that his future was over and his life was no longer in his own hands, so he was extremely disappointed.

"Your Majesty, I know you have always regarded us as your rivals, but have you ever considered why we are not of one mind with you?"

Zhao Beixing finally understood that his current situation was extremely dangerous, so he decided to try a different way to communicate with the emperor.

If Zhao Beixing can persuade the Emperor this time, he might be spared from death today. If he can't persuade the Emperor, he's probably doomed.

The Emperor was slightly puzzled, not understanding the specific meaning behind Zhao Beixing's words.

"Zhao Beixing, then just say what you have to say. I want to see how you're going to exonerate yourself. Anyway, Wei Zhongxian has already told me everything."

"You're the one who did this."

The Emperor once again gave Zhao Beixing a disgusting fly, which meant that the Emperor was clearly telling Zhao Beixing that no matter how much he argued, he was the one who assassinated Chen Er.

The Emperor knew perfectly well that this matter was related to Wei Zhongxian, but he was convinced that Zhao Beixing was the one who did it, which made Zhao Beixing's face grow increasingly gloomy.

Zhao Beixing had no choice but to ask Qin Zhongting for help, otherwise he really wouldn't have been able to exonerate himself.

Qin Zhongting hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, I think there's something fishy about this matter. Don't rush to conclusions. Why don't you discuss things properly?"

"Besides, the biggest beneficiary of this whole affair is actually Wei Zhongxian. We must find something to hold against Wei Zhongxian," Qin Zhongting said again.

The Emperor's eyes narrowed involuntarily: "Qin Zhongting, didn't I just give you a task? Capture Zhang Tianfei within half a month."

"Are you going to defy my orders right now? You're really something. I've really become a paper tiger now. I have no power at all."

Qin Zhongting's face was almost contorted in shock. He never imagined that the Emperor had become so despicable and shameless.