Chapter 263 Seizing Power
Following Shi Fuchen's order, the soldiers escorted Shi Fuyan out of the residence.

He stood in the study and looked around quietly.

This place was once out of his reach, but now it is within his reach.

But he knew that this was just the beginning and the real challenge had just begun.

As the night deepened, the fire in Prince Yan's Palace gradually dimmed.

But the fire in Shi Fuchen's heart burned brighter and brighter, he knew that his ambition and desire would lead him to a brighter future.

This coup was just a small episode in his life, and there was still a long way to go...

After successfully imprisoning Shi Fuyan, Shi Fuchen immediately showed his cold and decisive side.

He did not give anyone in Prince Yan's Palace time to react, and quickly took further action.

"Pass the order down, block all exits and strengthen the security of the palace."

Shi Fuchen gave orders to the trusted generals around him. His voice was cold and firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Following his order, the entire Yanwang Mansion fell into a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

The soldiers acted quickly and took control of all key departments of the palace.

Overnight, Shi Fuchen successfully seized the real power of the entire Yanwang Mansion with the help of his supporters behind the scenes.

However, for Shi Fuchen, this was just the beginning of his ambition.

He knew very well that in order to truly consolidate his position, he had to control the powerful Chiyu Army, especially the elite Taoist soldiers - the Fire Scale Guards.

This army is the most powerful military support for Prince Yan's Palace and the key to maintaining his rule.

So, on the second day after taking control of the palace, Shi Fuchen forged a secret order from King Yan and summoned Wei Linchao, the leader of the Huolin Guards.

He knew that in order to conquer this elite force, he must first deal with this loyal and determined general.

After receiving the secret order, Wei Linchao was full of doubts.

He had been stationed outside and was not very familiar with the changes in the palace.

But the moment he stepped into the palace, he immediately realized something was wrong.

The atmosphere in the palace was tense and murderous, and there was a strange light in the eyes of the soldiers.

"General Wei, you are here."

Shi Fuchen came forward and said with a smile, "My father has ordered you to lead the Fire Scale Guards under my command immediately."

Wei Linchao frowned, as he keenly noticed the loophole in Shi Fuchen's words.

When did King Yan give the order to hand over the Fire Scale Guard to the Second Young Master?
This is obviously a lie.

But he did not dare to openly question the authenticity of the secret order. After all, Shi Fuchen had already taken control of the real power in the palace.

"Second Young Master, I wonder when the King will order the Fire Scale Guard to be handed over to you for command?"

“Why didn’t I receive any notification?”

Wei Linchao asked in a deep voice, holding the secret order in his hand.

"General Wei, you may not know that the war against Daqian is now complicated."

"In order to prevent the tyrant of the Daqian Dynasty from playing dirty tricks, my father secretly told me about this matter not long ago."

"The situation inside and outside the palace is complicated now. For the sake of the overall situation, my father has decided to temporarily let me lead the Fire Scale Guard."

There was a cold light in Shi Fuchen's eyes, but he still kept smiling as he spoke.

Wei Linchao sneered in his heart. He naturally didn't believe Shi Fuchen's nonsense.

But he also knew that since Shi Fuchen had already taken control of the entire palace, the Chiyu Army would be in great danger.

At this moment, I am alone and weak, and cannot compete with Shi Fuchen at all.

Forced by the situation, he had to compromise.

"Since it is the king's order, I dare not disobey."

"I just hope that the Second Young Master can treat the soldiers of the Fire Scale Guard well. They are all loyal warriors."

Wei Linchao took a deep breath and sighed helplessly.

Shi Fuchen laughed loudly upon hearing this: "General Wei, rest assured, I will treat them well. As long as you are loyal to me, I guarantee that you will have a bright future."

Wei Linchao smiled bitterly in his heart, he knew Shi Fuchen's ambition and hypocrisy.

But he also understood that he had no choice at the moment.

He could only compromise temporarily and look for opportunities to fight for the future of Prince Yan's Mansion.

As long as we find the eldest son, there is still a chance!

In this way, under the coercion and inducement of Shi Fuchen, Wei Linchao finally chose to compromise. He did not really submit to this ambitious second son, but under the pressure of the situation, he had to make such a choice.

And Shi Fuchen also relied on his own methods and strategies to successfully control the most powerful military support of Prince Yan's Palace - the Fire Scale Guard.

At the same time, because of the secret support of those behind the scenes.

Shi Fuchen gathered together all the generals of the Chiyu Army as he wished.

At the military meeting, Shi Fuchen sat in the main seat, scanning the many Chiyu Army generals present with a sharp gaze.

He knew that this meeting would be an important step in his control of the Chiyu Army.

"Everyone, now that the Yanwang Mansion has changed its owner, my teacher Fu Chen has been loved by everyone and will temporarily take charge of the power."

Shi Fuchen spoke slowly, his voice firm and powerful.

As soon as he finished speaking, a general stood up.

"Master, what qualifies you to lead our Chiyu Army?"

"How can we be sure that the young master will lead us to a better future?"

He stared at Shi Fuchen with sharp eyes, with a hint of provocation in his tone.

As this general spoke, many of the Chiyu Army generals below him remained silent. It was obvious that this was their instruction.

"This general asked a good question. Although my teacher Fu Chen is young, he is not ignorant. I know very well that the Chiyu Army is the elite army of the Yanwang Mansion, and every soldier is a brave warrior."

Shi Fuchen smiled slightly and responded slowly.

“But we are not alone in this fight.”

"Fuchen is fortunate to have the support of the Heavenly General, General Yuan Hong."

"I'm sure everyone has witnessed General Yuan's extraordinary martial arts prowess."

"With him as our strong backing, why should we worry about not being able to accomplish our great cause?"

As he spoke, he turned to look at Yuan Hong and continued.

"My dear generals, although I am not talented, I am willing to serve you at my utmost."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong stood up and bowed to the generals present.

"In addition, in addition to General Yuan Hong, General Wei is also willing to bring the Huolin Guard to join Fu Chen in this grand event."

Looking at the many generals with different expressions off the field, Shi Fuchen smiled slightly and said calmly.

"Um"

It seems that Wei Linchao, the strongest man of the Chiyu Army, has not arrived and is nowhere to be seen.

Everyone's heart sank.

"Since General Yuan and the Second Young Master have said so, we naturally dare not raise any objections."

"I hope Master Shi can keep his word and lead our Chiyu Army to a better future."

Seeing this, Han Feng, one of the deputy commanders of the Chiyu Army, had no choice but to nod helplessly.

“Thank you for your trust and support.”

"My teacher Fu Chen will definitely live up to everyone's expectations."

Shi Fuchen was secretly happy, but remained calm on the surface.

Seeing everyone leaving the central military tent in an orderly manner, Shi Fuchen and Yuan Hong walked side by side.

"Master, you did a great job."

Yuan Hong patted his shoulder and said with a smile.

"Thank you General Yuan for your support and encouragement."

"With your help, my confidence has increased."

Shi Fuchen also smiled and looked at Yuan Hong with burning eyes.

Compared with others, Yuan Hong, the divine general, is obviously more important in Shi Fuchen's heart.

It’s a pity that Yuan Hong doesn’t think highly of him at all.

As time went by, many generals of the Chiyu Army surrendered.

Shi Fuchen gradually established his prestige in the Chiyu Army.

With the military support of Yuan Hong, he successfully took control of this army of more than one hundred thousand.

(End of this chapter)