With a piece of imperial edict, Zhao Anshi was taken from Tianluo to Meridian Gate for questioning. The whole court thought that Prince Ning was dead. Unexpectedly, he only stood in front of the Meridian Gate with a stick of incense, and offered the new king a price - 300,000 shi of grain, three years of tax exemption, and three imprisoned subordinates. The new king had to agree, because the fifth prince had already gone to the northern camp and might lead an army of 200,000 south at any time.
Everyone thought he was the guilty king who was exiled to southern Xinjiang. Little did they know that he hid seven copper mines, three thousand iron armors, and a brain that could dominate the world in the mountains of Southern Xinjiang.
This is an unsystematic dynastic struggle. See how a vassal king who was kicked out relied on his insight into human nature and analysis of power to make all those who despise him kneel down step by step.
