In order to compete for the inheritance of the throne, the Li and Wu clans fought for nearly twenty years, but in the end something unexpected happened. The emperor Wu Zetian actually wanted to grant Wu Youning the King of Yan. A discerning person immediately understood the meaning. The emperor might finally choose Wu Youning to inherit the throne.

In fact, when Wu Youning was appointed as prime minister many years ago, someone saw that the emperor was deliberately cultivating Wu Youning. Especially three years ago, Wu Sansi broke out a series of scandals and lost the opportunity to be crowned prince, the only one who could come out to take on the role of the Wu family was left.

This time Wu Youning was named Prince, which was both unexpected and reasonable.

Wu Youning is about 40 years old this year and is named Prince of Jianchang. He is the third generation of Wu clan. Although he is also mean and not very polite to his subordinates, he is still smart and capable compared to other Wu clan children, and he cherishes his reputation and has little infamous reputation.

He received a secret decree from the Lord four days ago, proclaiming him to return to the capital quickly to prepare for the enthronement of the King of Yan.

Of course, Wu Youning also knew what this meant, but he didn't want to accept the title of this prince. He knew very well that once he became the King of Yan and was about to win the throne of the crown prince, he would definitely become the common enemy of the Li and Wu tribes. With his current power and connections, he could not control the overall situation after the death of the emperor. In the end, he would be very likely to encounter a coup and die without a place to die.

He really couldn't understand why the emperor chose himself?

But the imperial edict was like a mountain, and he had no choice but to go back to the capital first. In the evening of that day, he led his entourage to Shuangqiao Town, Mianchi County.

Shuangqiao Town is a large town with a population of more than 400 households. In addition to merchants from south to north and civil servants who betray coolies, the actual population of the town has reached nearly 1,000 households, which is equivalent to a small county town. The commercial area is well developed and there are all kinds of shops. So when Wu Youning and his group of more than 80 people arrived, they could not find the spare inn and had to live in three inns not far away.

Wu Youning and more than 20 guards lived in an inn called Lingyundu. At this time, night had already fallen, and the guards were eating in the lobby on the first floor. Wu Youning sat in the room on the third floor and wrote a memorial to the emperor. He hoped that the emperor could consider the reality and cancel the enthronement.

But he was halfway through, but he couldn't continue. Many years ago, when he first entered the Political Affairs Hall as a prime minister, the emperor hinted that he had asked him to take on more important tasks of the Wu clan. He knew that he had been the emperor's decision to be the king of Yan for many years, so how could he change his mind just because of his memorial? He had no meaning in writing this memorial at all.

Wu Youning was upset, put down his pen, kneaded the memorial into a ball, and was about to throw it into the incense burner, but at this moment, he accidentally found a black shadow flashing on the eaves opposite. He was shocked and shouted anxiously: "Come here! Come here!"

He turned around and ran outside the house, and heard a loud "bang!" sound from the window. Someone opened the window, and a man in black rolled in. Just as Wu Youning ran out of the room, he heard a crack, and a sharp pain came from his left foot. When he lowered his head, he realized that his left foot was gone.

Wu Youning's eyes turned dark and rolled down the stairs. More than 20 guards rushed over. The man in black had escaped from the window, leaving only a bloody foot at the door.

In less than half an hour, the three thousand garrison troops stationed in the Mianchi area rushed to Shuangqiao Town, blocked the entire town, and began to search from house to house. General Zhao Wenlie personally led the people to search. He was very nervous. Wu Youning was assassinated in the jurisdiction where he was responsible. If the murderer was not caught, he would not be able to explain to the emperor.

"Report to the general, I searched all of them, but no abnormalities were found!" A general reported to him.

"How is it possible? Search for me again for a second time, search thoroughly, and you are not allowed to let go of every corner." Zhao Wenlie couldn't help but roar.

At this time, another of his confidants pointed to the mountains not far away and whispered: "There is a hill behind the inn, and the assassin should have escaped from the forest."

Zhao Wenlie looked at the dark forest behind the inn, and he couldn't help feeling upset. He knew that the result must be like this, and no assassin would be stupid enough to stay and wait for him to search.

He sighed and asked again, "How is the situation of King Jianchang?"

"The prince has woken up, and the doctor said his life can be saved."

Zhao Wenlie turned around and walked towards the inn. Now he could only ask Wu Youning to say good things to him.

In the inn lobby, Wu Youning had woken up, her legs were still hurting deeply, wrapped in thick gauze, and the guards on both sides were very nervous. This was their dereliction of duty. Qiu Gu had his own meal, but left the master alone in the room upstairs, causing the assassin to succeed.

Wu Youning was very calm. He stared at the thick gauze on his legs and stared blankly. In this way, he didn't have to worry about anything to do at the top of the board. Since ancient times, there seems to be no disabled emperor. Although he has lost one foot, he has saved his life.

At this time, General Zhao Wenlie walked over quickly and asked in a low voice: "What's the situation with Your Highness?"

Wu Youning looked at him, nodded and said, "It's okay!"

"But who is so cruel and ruthless that he actually wants to assassinate Your Highness?"

Wu Youning smiled, "The assassin does not want to kill me. As long as I cut off my hands or my feet, I feel that the assassin can completely pierce my back, but he spared my life. This is a good assassin."

Zhao Wenlie smiled bitterly. At this time, he still had the heart to praise the murderer for his compassion. It was really rare. At this moment, a soldier rushed to report: "General, we found more than a dozen people in another inn, all with weapons, bows and crossbows, and Ye Xingyi. They said they were from the Liang Palace, but they were passing by here."

Zhao Wenlie was stunned for a moment. Could it be that the assassin was sent by King Wu Sansi of Liang?

He looked at Wu Youning uneasyly, but Wu Youning smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness King Liang obviously wants to come to greet me, but I can be sure that the person who assassinated me has nothing to do with them, they are just one step late."

Zhao Wenlie became so angry that he found himself involved in the struggle between the powerful and the powerful. What should he do?

Wu Youning smiled and said, "General Zhao just needs to write a report as it is true. I will say a few fair words for General Zhao. This matter has nothing to do with General Zhao. As for His Highness King Liang, you have no evidence that they are assassins, so let them go so as not to offend King Liang, right?"

Zhao Wenlie wiped the sweat from his forehead and whispered: "Thank you for your tolerance!"

Wu Youning closed his eyes. In fact, he had already vaguely guessed who sent the assassin to assassin who could assassinate him so tolerantly, who else would be besides her? It seems that there are so many people who want to kill him, not only the enemy, but also the one who is his own. This position of prince! What a big storm that caused.

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Wu Youning was stabbed in Mianchi and was seriously injured. It did not cause much response in the court and the country. After all, the news that Wu Youning was about to be named King Yan had not yet been spread, and no one realized the fierce struggle contained therein.

But for the insider, this was a thunderous news. Some were very angry, some were secretly grateful, but some were uneasy. For Li Zhen, this was an unexpected thing. Wu Youning was the most nervous. Wu Sansi was the one who was named Prince.

In the morning, Li Zhen was handling a lot of military affairs in his official room. Jiu Zhi ran in from outside, "Old Li, tell you a message."

Li Zhen glared at him, "What should you call me?"

Jiuzhi was so scared that he trembled and said quickly: "Report to the General, I have a report on the situation."

The following guards turned their faces and held back the smiles on their faces. Then Li Zhen said lightly: "Tell me, what's the matter?"

Jiu Zhi was excited and hurriedly stepped forward and whispered: "I just got the news. Wu Sansi was summoned by the emperor and scolded him, and ordered another fifty sticks to be beaten. It's so fucking to relieve him, but I don't know why?"

Li Zhen sneered, "Fortunately, it wasn't someone he sent to assassinate Wu Youning, otherwise it would be as simple as fifty sticks, and his life would be hard to protect."

"oh--"

Jiu Zhi scratched the back of his head and said with admiration: "How can the general know so clearly?"

"Who is as stupid as you, knowing the truth but not the reason? Don't worry about this kind of thing. If you know too much, you will not be able to sleep well. Go!"

Jiu Zhi laughed dryly and left embarrassedly, but Li Zhen fell into deep thought. The assassination was very strange. Wu Youning was beheaded on his left foot and lost his career, but Wu Sansi took the blame. This person was very scheming and obviously used Wu Sansi.

At this time, a soldier reported at the door: "General, General Zhang, the inner guard, asked for a meeting!"

"Please come in!"

After a moment, Zhang Li walked in quickly and said to several personal soldiers: "I have important things with you generals, you can retreat for a while!"

Everyone knew the relationship between Zhang Li and their generals, and everyone stepped back one after another. Li Zhen also found that Zhang Li's expression was a little unnatural, so he asked strangely: "What's wrong with you?"

Zhang Li sat down and said coldly: "You did the assassination in Mianchi!"

Li Zhen couldn't help laughing. It turned out that he thought the Mianchi assassination was his own. Li Zhen shook his head and said, "How come you think I did it? If it were me, would I save his life?"

"That may not be true. Maybe you will be for my sake."

"You underestimate me too much. I haven't done such a thing for eight years. I was just using a fake move to kill Zhang Jingxiong back then. I really don't understand. There are so many people who want to kill him, but you blame me on the head. What's the reason?"

"Not many people know about this."

"Wu Sansi knew it. Did you tell him? Princess Taiping also knew, will she take action? There are two more, do you think they don't know?"

Zhang Li was a little hesitant. He heard the news that Wu Youning was assassinated and thought that it would be Li Zhen's move. He was angry for a moment. Now that he calmed down, he also felt that his thoughts were a bit ridiculous. Zhang Li immediately apologized sincerely, "I am a little confused, I apologize to you."

Li Zhen was also a little uncomfortable, and Zhang Li actually condemned him for Wu Youning, but it was right to think about it. Zhang Li was different from Jiuying. He had his own independent connections and ambitions, and his own political direction. His willingness to marry Wu Youning also shows that he recognized the Wu family to a certain extent, and there was no need to tie him to himself.
Chapter completed!