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

Empress He personally supervised every aspect of the plan, and her eyes revealed an unquestionable firmness. She said to Li Zhu: "We must ensure that every participant is clear about their role and every step is carried out according to the plan."

Li Zhu nodded in agreement, his heart full of trust in Empress He: "Queen, your wisdom and courage are our greatest reliance. I believe that as long as we work together, Zhu Wen's doom will surely come."

As time went on, the tension in the court reached its peak. Zhu Wen seemed to have sensed something, and his actions became more cautious, but his arrogance and ambition prevented him from fully realizing the reality of the danger.

In a late-night secret meeting, Li Zhu said to Queen He: "The time is ripe, we must start to act."

Queen He nodded, her eyes flashing with determination: "I have arranged that Zhu Wen will attend a banquet tomorrow night. That will be our chance."

Li Zhu clenched his fists, and there was a hint of excitement in his voice: "Then, let's make this banquet Zhu Wen's funeral."

The next night, the banquet in the palace was held as scheduled. Zhu Wen sat in the main seat with a smug smile on his face. He didn't know that this would be his last time to enjoy the taste of power.

Halfway through the banquet, Li Zhu and Queen He exchanged a look, and their plan was about to start. Queen He clapped her hands gently, and then the music at the banquet stopped abruptly, and everyone's eyes were focused on her.

Empress He stood up, her voice clear and powerful: "Zhu Wen, do you think your conspiracy is unknown? You are wrong, today, your crime will be exposed."

Zhu Wen's face turned pale in an instant, he stood up and tried to refute, but it was too late. Li Zhu stepped forward with a document in his hand, which was Zhu Wen's evidence of guilt.

"Zhu Wen, your doomsday is here." Li Zhu's voice was cold and firm.

However, this was just a dream!

Under the shadow of the court, Li Zhu's heart was full of helplessness and struggle. He knew that his power was meager and could not compete with Zhu Wen's powerful power. After careful consideration, he made a difficult decision-abdication.

The messenger took the abdication edict and passed through many checkpoints and finally arrived in Bianliang. Zhu Wen took the edict, and a hint of pride flashed in his eyes. He knew that this would be the last stepping stone for him to ascend the throne.

In order to make his usurpation of the throne seem reasonable, Zhu Wen began to carefully plan a series of auspicious signs and rituals. He ordered his men to create celestial phenomena in various places, such as rainbows across the sky and white deer appearing in the world, to show that the will of heaven was chosen. At the same time, he also arranged a grand abdication ceremony and invited officials and celebrities from all over the country to come and watch the ceremony.

On the eve of the abdication ceremony, Li Zhu stood alone on the high platform of the palace, looking at the starry sky, his heart was filled with complicated emotions. He knew that he would no longer be the emperor tomorrow, and the fate of his family and dynasty would be in turmoil.It will be handed over to Zhu Wen.

Empress He walked to his side and comforted him softly: "Your Majesty, your decision is for the people of the world, to avoid more bloodshed and war. You are great."

Li Zhu turned his head and looked at Empress He, with a trace of gratitude in his eyes: "Queen, I know this is the best choice. I just hope that Zhu Wen can treat the people well and not let the country fall into chaos again."

In the palace of Bianliang, Zhu Wen's propaganda machine was running at full speed. The legend of the sweet dew from heaven spread in the streets and alleys, and the picture of the phoenix coming was hung in the most conspicuous position. Every time auspicious signs appeared, they were carefully recorded by Zhu Wen's men and then spread through various channels to enhance the legitimacy of his accession to the throne.

"Look, that's the pattern of the phoenix. I heard that the phoenix really flew here!" A commoner pointed to the picture on the wall and said to the person next to him.

"Yes, the sweet dew from heaven is the will of heaven!" Another commoner echoed.

However, deep in the palace, Zhu Wen was not fooled by these auspicious signs. He knew that real power came from suppressing opposition forces. He secretly summoned his confidants and issued an order: "Ensure that the abdication ceremony goes smoothly, and any opposing voices must disappear."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The confidants responded in unison, with a cold light flashing in their eyes.

On the eve of the abdication ceremony, the atmosphere in the palace was extremely tense. Li Zhu and Queen He discussed countermeasures in a secret room.

"We must be careful, Zhu Wen's ears and eyes are everywhere." Queen He whispered.

Li Zhu nodded, his fingers tapping lightly on the table: "I have arranged people, they will ensure our safety."

Just then, a guard hurried in with an anxious expression on his face: "Your Majesty, Queen, there is a situation."

"What's the situation?" Li Zhu stood up immediately, with a hint of tension in his voice.

"We found a suspicious maid who seemed to be delivering messages in secret." The guard replied.

A sharp light flashed in Queen He's eyes: "Bring her to see me."

Soon, the maid was brought to Queen He. Her body trembled slightly, but her eyes revealed a firmness.

"Why do you want to deliver messages?" Queen He asked coldly.

The maid raised her head, and her voice was weak but full of determination: "I am for justice and for this country."

Li Zhu and Queen He exchanged a look, they knew that this maid might be the key to their fight against Zhu Wen.

"We will protect you, tell us everything you know." Li Zhu said.

The maid nodded, and she began to tell the information she knew. As she told the story, Li Zhu and Queen He's plan gradually became clear. They knew that they had to take advantage of Zhu Wen's confidence and negligence to find an opportunity to fight back.

On the day of the abdication ceremony, everyone in the court feltZhu Wen stood on the high steps, his eyes gleaming with victory. But he didn't know that Li Zhu and Queen He's plan had quietly started, and a contest for power and justice was about to begin.

On the day of the abdication ceremony, the sky was gloomy, as if foreshadowing the coming storm. In the palace, everyone's heartbeat accelerated, and their eyes involuntarily cast on Zhu Wen standing on the high steps. His eyes gleamed with victory, as if he had seen the scene of himself sitting on the dragon throne.

"Look, that's Zhu Wen, he's about to become emperor." An official whispered to his colleague next to him.

"Yes, it's hard to go against the will of heaven, we can only follow the trend of the times." Another official replied, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

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