Heroes of Troubled Times: Chronicles of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

In Luoyang, Zhu Wen's ambition became more and more obvious. He began to place his confidants in the court to weaken Tang Zhaozong's power.

"Your Majesty, this is a new list of official appointments, please take a look." Zhu Wen handed a list to Tang Zhaozong.

Tang Zhaozong took the list and his heart sank. The people on the list were all Zhu Wen's confidants.

"General Zhu, are these candidates too concentrated?" Tang Zhaozong tried to raise an objection.

Zhu Wen smiled coldly: "Your Majesty, these officials are carefully selected to ensure the stability of the government."

Tang Zhaozong knew that the so-called stability was just an excuse for Zhu Wen to cover the sky with one hand.

As time went on, Zhu Wen's power grew, and Tang Zhaozong's situation became more and more difficult.

"Your Majesty, General Zhu's troops have controlled the entire Luoyang." A loyal eunuch reported to Tang Zhaozong in a low voice.

Tang Zhaozong sighed, knowing that his fate was no longer in his own hands.

"General Zhu, what do you want?" Tang Zhaozong finally couldn't help asking.

A sly look flashed in Zhu Wen's eyes: "Your Majesty, I just want a more stable country."

Tang Zhaozong knew that the so-called stability was just a cover for Zhu Wen's usurpation of the throne.

Under Zhu Wen's step-by-step pressure, Tang Zhaozong's power was weakened step by step, and his heart was filled with despair.

"Your Majesty, we must find a way, otherwise the country of the Tang Dynasty will no longer exist." A loyal minister said anxiously.

Tang Zhaozong nodded, knowing that he had to make a final resistance.

"Pass my order, summon all loyal generals, we must fight back." Tang Zhaozong's voice revealed firmness.

However, Zhu Wen's power was already deeply rooted, and Tang Zhaozong's counterattack seemed powerless.

"Your Majesty, General Zhu's troops have surrounded the palace." The eunuch's voice was filled with despair.

Tang Zhaozong closed his eyes, he knew that his resistance had come to an end.

"General Zhu, you won." Tang Zhaozong's voice revealed helplessness.

Zhu Wen smiled slightly, he knew that he was only one step away from the throne.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will make the Tang Dynasty more prosperous." Zhu Wen's voice was full of confidence.

Tang Zhaozong knew in his heart that the so-called prosperity was just an excuse for Zhu Wen to usurp the throne.

Tang Zhaozong sat in the dim palace, his heart surging. Zhu Wen's ambition was obvious, he knew that if he did not take action, the Tang Dynasty would no longer exist.

"Your Majesty, we can't just give up." The queen's voice was firm and gentle, she held Zhaozong's hand, with a gleam of determination in her eyes.

Tang Zhaozong took a deep breath and nodded: "You are right, I can't just sit there and wait for death."

He began to secretly plan a counterattack, imitating the Han Xiandi's secret decree, sending a distress signal to the outside world.

"Come here, prepare paper and pen." Tang Zhaozong's voice was low and meaningful.force.

The eunuch quickly handed over paper and pen, and Zhaozong wrote a letter for help.

"Send this letter secretly to the hands of King Jin, King Qi, King Shu, and King Wu." Zhaozong handed the letter to a loyal guard.

The guard took the letter and nodded solemnly: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will deliver it safely."

As the letter was sent, a spark of hope ignited in Tang Zhaozong's heart.

"Your Majesty, King Jin replied." A few days later, the guard hurried to report.

Tang Zhaozong hurriedly took the letter and unfolded it. King Jin's reply was full of anger towards Zhu Wen and support for Zhaozong.

"King Jin is willing to send troops to denounce Zhu Wen." Zhaozong's voice revealed excitement.

The queen held Zhaozong's hand tightly, tears flashing in her eyes: "Your Majesty, our efforts have not been in vain."

With the support of King Jin, other princes also responded one after another. King Qi, King Shu, and King Wu all expressed their willingness to unite and fight against Zhu Wen.

"Your Majesty, King Qi, King Shu, and King Wu are all ready, just waiting for your order." The guard came again to report.

Tang Zhaozong stood up, his eyes firm: "Okay, pass on my order, unite the princes, and jointly attack Zhu Wen."

With Zhaozong's order, a massive crusade is about to begin.

Zhu Wen was furious when he heard the news: "These princes dare to be my enemy!"

He immediately summoned the generals and prepared to fight.

"General, the princes' coalition forces are approaching Luoyang." A spy reported hurriedly.

Zhu Wen sneered: "Come on, I want to see what they can do."

On the battlefield, the two armies confronted each other, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

"Zhu Wen, you usurp the throne and seize power, which is intolerable!" Jin Wang Li Keyong rode on his horse and shouted.

Zhu Wen said disdainfully: "Li Keyong, do you think that you can shake my position by uniting a few princes?"

As soon as the voice fell, the drums sounded and the two armies began to fight.

On the battlefield, swords flashed and blood flew.

"Protect your majesty!" The guards surrounded Tang Zhaozong tightly to protect his safety.

Tang Zhaozong held a long sword and went into battle himself. His figure looked particularly heroic on the battlefield.

"Your majesty, be careful!" The queen shouted anxiously from behind.

Tang Zhaozong turned his head and gave the queen a firm look: "Don't worry, I will be safe."

As the battle progressed, the coalition forces of the princes gradually gained the upper hand.

"General, our army is retreating step by step." A general reported to Zhu Wen.

Zhu Wen's face was livid: "Impossible, how could I lose to these princes!"

However, the facts were in front of him, and Zhu Wen's army could no longer withstand the offensive of the coalition forces of the princes.

"General, let's retreat." The general suggested anxiously.

Zhu Wen gritted his teeth: "Retreat? How can I, Zhu Wen, admit defeat like this!"

But the situation of the war did not allow him to think too much, and Zhu Wen was eventually forced to retreat.

"Your Majesty, we won!" The guards reported to Emperor Zhaozong excitedly.

Tang Zhaozong stood on the battlefield, looking at the retreating Zhu Wen army, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

"This victory is the result of everyone's efforts." Zhaozong said with emotion.

The queen walked to Zhaozong and held his hand tightly: "Your Majesty, our country has finally been saved."

Tang Zhaozong nodded. He knew that this victory was just the beginning and there was still a long way to go in the future.

Zhu Wen sat in the dim tent with a cold light in his eyes. He knew that if he didn't get rid of Tang Zhaozong, his ambition would never be realized.

"Lord Zhu You, I have an important task for you." Zhu Wen's voice was low and gloomy.

Zhu Yougong knelt on the ground and answered respectfully: "Your Majesty, please give me your orders. I will do my best."

Zhu Wen approached Zhu Yougong and whispered: "I want you to disguise yourself, sneak into the Tang Dynasty, and find an opportunity to get rid of Tang Zhaozong."

Zhu Yougong was shocked, but he didn't show it on his face: "I understand, and I will not let you down."

Zhu Yougong left the tent and began to prepare for action. He changed into the clothes of a Tang Dynasty official, put on a wig, and disguised himself as an inconspicuous official.

"No one should be able to recognize me this way." Zhu Yougong said to himself in the mirror.

He sneaked into the Tang Dynasty court and began to look for opportunities.

"Your Majesty, today's banquet is ready." A eunuch reported to Tang Zhaozong.

Tang Zhaozong nodded: "Okay, let everyone come to celebrate our victory."

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