Chapter 12 — The Emperor Favors His Royal Highness, I Make Him No Longer Emperor

“We can let the Cabinet delegate power.”

“A matter of sacrifice.”

“I can personally preside.”

“There's no need for him to nod.”

“And the matter of rituals.”

“Wait until we have finished dealing with the matters ahead.”

“The Minister of Rites alone is like him.”

"Is it possible to stop the coronation ceremony?"

The Queen Mother nodded slightly.

“I see further than anyone else.”

“A mother who teaches well.”

That list. I used the whole seven days. Consider each one individually. For those who support us. I give them benefits. Vuong Ngu Su of the Bao Dinh faction was promoted to the position of Left Vice Admiral Ngu Su Do Sat Vien. Commander of the forbidden army, Trieu Tranh, was given the title. Several officials have contributed to the Phung Kinh Nghieu case. They also received worthy rewards. That's not bribery. It's a reward. They risked their lives for us. We cannot let them be cold-hearted. For those who are still wavering. I give them a peace of mind pill. Minister of the Household Ministry Tang Minh Vien is worried that after I come to power, his position will be affected. I directly turned over all the books of the Household Ministry in front of him. Point out a few obvious errors.

"This palace has seen it all."

“But this palace will not prosecute.”

“As long as Master Sangha works diligently in the future.”

“This palace will not mistreat you.”

For those who oppose. I didn't say a word. It's not that I don't want to say it. But saying it is useless. These people are not protesting because of me. It's because of the fact that a woman is the Emperor. Unless we puncture a hole in the sky. They will never bow their heads. It was like that. No need to waste any more time. News came from the Leng Palace side. The emperor wrote the decree. Previously, I transferred from Can Thanh palace to Lanh palace. The first person to hear the sound was Ngoc Tran. She heard that the eunuch guarding the Cold Palace discovered that half of the sleeve was missing from the Emperor's undershirt. Searched everywhere but still couldn't find it. I immediately ordered people to search the Cold Palace. Finally found a letter hidden in the Emperor's pillow. That letter was written to Trieu Hang, commander of the Northwest border army.

“The judge usurped power.”

“Imprisoning the Son of Heaven.”

“Quickly lead the army and ask the king.”

Fifty thousand border troops. If you are truly convinced by someone. Travel thousands of miles to kill the capital. Our governor's chair has not yet warmed up. It's been overthrown.

“Traditional command of the forbidden army Trieu Tranh.”

Trieu Tranh arrived very quickly. He is over thirty years old. Tall and muscular figure. Wearing armor. Walking carries the sound of the wind. After entering the palace. He knelt on one knee to the ground. Military ceremony.

"The last general pays his respects to the Queen."

“Stand up.”

I told him the whole story of the blood decree.

“Your highness.”

“This is no small matter.”

“In Trieu Hang's hands there are fifty thousand soldiers and horses.”

“What if…”

“This palace understands Trieu Hang very well.”

“Fifty thousand soldiers and horses in his hands.”

“It's the imperial army.”

“Not a private soldier of the Trieu family.”

“What you mean is…”

“What Trieu Hang wants is benefits.”

“He guarded the border for ten years.”

“The court still owes him a lot of military provisions.”

"You passed on a secret edict to this palace."

“As long as he stays safe.”

“After this palace ascends the throne.”

“The first thing will be to pay in full the remaining military provisions for the border troops."

“Your highness.”

“Is this price too big?”

“Fifty thousand border troops.”

“Do you feel big?”

Trieu Tranh thought for a moment. Then shook his head.

“Not big.”

“Then get to work.”

“For the palace supervisor.”

“Anything that belongs to the Emperor.”

“You are not allowed to leave that door ever again.”

That night. I personally went to the palace once. The emperor was imprisoned in the deepest room inside. The person is very skinny. In the blink of an eye, I felt ten years older. There are quite a few silver strands appearing on both sideburns. Cheeks are clearly prominent. Heard footsteps. The person raised his head. Seeing is me.

“The Queen is here?”

“I came to ask you something.”

“What?”

I took out the blood projection. Open right in front of people.

“You found it.”

“Then you must have seen it too.”

“I am not trash.”

“I still have a chance to turn the tide.”

“Turn the tables?”

“Just with this?”

“Trieu Hang will recognize it.”

“That is my autograph.”

“Trieu Hang will not recognize it.”

"Because he has already agreed to this palace's conditions."

“Fifty thousand border troops still lack provisions.”