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

In order to consolidate his power, Zhu Wen started a bloody purge. Members of the Tang family were arrested and killed one by one, and the old ministers of the Tang Dynasty could not escape the fate.

"Your Majesty, Zhu Wen's goal is to completely eliminate all opposition voices." A loyal guard reported in a low voice.

Li Zhu nodded, with a flash of determination in his eyes: "We can't sit and wait for death."

He began to secretly contact those loyal ministers who had not been noticed by Zhu Wen, hoping to find an opportunity to fight back.

"Come here, prepare paper and pen." Li Zhu's voice was low and powerful.

The eunuch quickly handed over the paper and pen, and Li Zhu wrote a secret letter with ink.

"Send this letter secretly to those ministers who are loyal to the Tang Dynasty." Li Zhu 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 Li Zhu's heart.

"Your Majesty, there is a reply." A few days later, the guard hurriedly reported.

Li Zhu hurriedly took the letter and unfolded it. The letter was full of anger towards Zhu Wen and support for Li Zhu.

"They are willing to cooperate with us to fight against Zhu Wen together." Li Zhu's voice revealed excitement.

Empress He held Li Zhu's hand tightly, with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty, our efforts have not been in vain."

With the support of loyal ministers, Li Zhu began to plan a counterattack.

"Your Majesty, Zhu Wen's army has begun to hunt down members of the Tang family." The guard reported again.

Li Zhu stood up with a firm look: "We must speed up."

He ordered the guards to strengthen the guard of the palace and secretly arranged for the evacuation of members of the Tang family.

"Protect them well, don't let Zhu Wen succeed." Li Zhu's voice revealed firmness.

The guards acted quickly and transferred the members of the Tang family one by one safely.

Zhu Wen was furious when he heard the news: "These remnants of the Tang family dared to escape!"

He immediately summoned the generals and prepared to hunt them down.

"General, members of the Tang family have fled to various places." A spy reported hurriedly.

Zhu Wen sneered: "The monk can escape, but the temple cannot. Chase them!"

Zhu Wen's sneer echoed in the empty palace, and his eyes flashed with cunning light. He knew that as long as he controlled the palace, he would control the entire Tang Dynasty.

"General, the old ministers of the Tang Dynasty have begun to doubt our actions." A confidant reported in a low voice.

Zhu Wen didn't care, and a hint of sarcasm appeared on his lips: "Do you doubt? Then let them go to hell."

He immediately issued a killing order, and the old ministers of the Tang Dynasty were secretly executed one by one, leaving only those who were willing to submit to him, the prime minister Liu Chan.

Liu Chan stood in front of Zhu Wen, with a flattering smile on his face: "General, you are wise. As long as the general gives an order, I, Liu Chan, will serve you like a dog and a horse."

Zhu Wen nodded with satisfaction."Liu Chan, you are a smart man and know what to do."

Liu Chan nodded and bowed: "General, rest assured, I will give you advice and help you ascend the throne as soon as possible."

A sly flash in Zhu Wen's eyes: "Very good, then from now on, I want you to help me remove all obstacles."

Liu Chan's heart tightened. He knew what this meant, but he had no choice but to agree.

"General, I have a plan to help you consolidate your power." Liu Chan carefully proposed his plan.

Zhu Wen raised his eyebrows: "Tell me about it."

Liu Chan whispered and told the plan one by one. After Zhu Wen heard it, a glimmer of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

"Okay, let's do it as you say." Zhu Wen made the decision.

Liu Chan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that his life was temporarily saved.

With Zhu Wen's order, a purge against the old ministers of the Tang Dynasty began.

"General, we have dealt with most of the old ministers." A general reported to Zhu Wen.

Zhu Wen nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, continue to execute, and leave no one behind."

However, just when Zhu Wen thought everything was under control, an unexpected news came.

"General, Li Zhu and Queen He seem to have noticed something, and they began to secretly contact loyal ministers." A spy reported hurriedly.

A cold light flashed in Zhu Wen's eyes: "Oh? It seems that they are not giving up."

He immediately summoned Liu Chan to discuss countermeasures.

"Liu Chan, what can you do to stop them?" Zhu Wen's tone was anxious.

Liu Chan pondered for a moment, and a cunning flashed in his eyes: "General, we can set a trap to lure them into the trap."

Zhu Wen's eyes lit up: "Good idea, then leave it to you."

Liu Chan's heart tightened. He knew the danger of this mission, but he had no way out.

"General, rest assured, I will make them fall into the trap." Liu Chan promised solemnly.

As Liu Chan's plan was gradually implemented, Li Zhu and Queen He fell into the trap, and the loyal ministers they secretly contacted were captured by Zhu Wen's army one by one.

"General, we have captured most of the loyal ministers." A general reported excitedly.

Zhu Wen sneered: "Very good, execute them all, leaving no one alive."

However, just when Zhu Wen thought he had won, an unexpected situation occurred.

"General, Li Zhu and Queen He escaped!" A spy reported hurriedly.

Zhu Wen's face changed: "What? How could they escape?"

The spy trembled and replied: "It seems that they got the help of some loyal ministers and successfully escaped from the palace."

Zhu Wen was furious: "Chase them, and we must catch them back!"

Following Zhu Wen's order, the army began a crazy pursuit.

"Your Majesty, we have to leave here quickly." Queen He said to Li Zhu anxiously.

Li Zhu nodded, knowing that now was not the time to hesitate.

"Let's go, let's go find those loyal ministers who have not been discovered by Zhu Wen." Li Zhu's voice revealed determination.

Under the cover of night, the two quietly left the palace.

"General, we have lost the trace of Li Zhu and Queen He." A general reported frustratedly.

A cold light flashed in Zhu Wen's eyes: "Keep searching, they can't escape too far."

However, just as Zhu Wen's army was searching everywhere, Li Zhu and Queen He had safely arrived at a secret hiding place.

"Your Majesty, we are finally safe." Queen He breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Zhu nodded, with a firm light flashing in his eyes: "This is only temporary, we must find a way to fight back."

"General, we found some traces of loyal ministers." A spy reported hurriedly.

Zhu Wen's eyes flashed with cunning: "Okay, let's see what tricks they can play."

Zhu Wen stood on the high platform of the palace, his eyes were like torches, scanning the surroundings. He had already had a comprehensive plan in his mind, just waiting for the right time to seize the throne in one fell swoop.

"General, the King of Jin, the King of Qi, the King of Shu, the King of Wu and the brothers Zhao Kuangyin have clearly expressed their opposition to your intention to replace the Tang Dynasty." The spy's words interrupted Zhu Wen's thoughts.

Zhu Wen sneered: "Oppose? They are just some jumping clowns, not to be feared."

He turned to Liu Chan beside him and said: "Liu Chan, what can you do to divide them?"

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