Now Zhu Sui is in front of the emperor.
There are not many people in the world who can see the Emperor at any time, and Zhu Sui is certainly one of them.
The worn fur hat and old fur coat are no longer there.
That was the last trace of the Martial Ancestor on his body, just like his old age, and it was also the last picture of the Martial Ancestor era.
He was neatly dressed, but still stooped.
Night patrol is a hard job, and the responsibilities are heavy, and it is difficult to do it easily.
He was unable to straighten his spine for a long time.
The elegant and elegant doctor Qingci left, and the emperor's eyes fell quietly on the old man.
Zhu Sui, who was already rickety, became even more rickety. His voice was low and he said in a low voice, "My lord, come and ask for your resignation from the Emperor."
The emperor's voice was gentle, as if he was afraid of scaring the tired old man: "I have been familiar with you since we were still in the dormitory. Over the years, we have gone through many ups and downs. You should know that I have not asked you to move your position. the meaning of."
"I have been guarding the night for thousands of years. I have long been accustomed to the long nights in Linzi. Why don't I want to live here for the rest of my life? However, taking the position of watchman is of utmost concern. I am guarding the long night for the Qi Dynasty and patrolling the mountains and rivers on behalf of the emperor. Why should I be regarded as the presence of a mere god?"
Zhu Sui said slowly: "I came to ask for resignation, which is not the intention of the emperor, nor the intention of the old minister. It is for the sake of the great Qi community, and it must be done like this."
Emperor Qi sat cross-legged on the stone platform and suddenly chuckled: "There are no limitless prisoners, no abandonment to death. The new ones leave, and the old ones leave. That's why they are called lonely, Taoist and few."
This laughter was so faint, as if it had never happened before.
Floating in the empty hall, making the space even wider.
Zhu Sui only said: "You are like the sun and the moon, separation is a matter of man and not of heaven."
Emperor Qi's voice became louder again, just like the sun and moon moving in the clouds: "It's hard to see the light in the long night, so there is a lantern. The leakage is deeper and the sound of banging is endless. Who do you think can succeed?"
Zhu Sui said slowly and authentically: "It is an unusual duty for the watchman, and it is appropriate for the emperor to make his own decision."
"I just want to hear your thoughts." Qi Tianzi said: "After all, you have a bright mind and have been carrying the lamp for thousands of years."
Zhu Sui thought about it seriously, and then said: "If the emperor must listen to my opinion... I think Manager Han is qualified for the job."
When Han Ling lit Zhusui in front of the emperor, he had already hinted to him openly or secretly that he should move his position. How could Zhusui not know?
But he still made such a recommendation.
The emperor asked again: "Who will succeed Han Ling?"
If Han Ling were to take charge of the watchman, his position as the head of the internal officials could naturally only be found among the eight eunuchs Bingbi and eight Suitang, the sixteen eunuchs.
The emperor was also curious about who Zhu Sui was more optimistic about.
But Zhu Sui only said: "In the inner palace, the old ministers have never visited."
"Old man."
The emperor said: "Now that you have resigned, where do you want to live?"
Zhu Sui said slowly and authentically: "I still have three bodies."
"I am willing to go to the General's Tomb to guard the tombs of the heroes of the Qi Dynasty."
"I wish to have ten acres of thin farmland, cultivate the countryside, and steal my leisure time."
"I'm still in Kurei-yuan. I've gotten used to it over the years. If I don't listen to the monks chanting sutras, I can't fall asleep."
"Everything is as the old man wishes."
Emperor Qi thought about it for a while and then said: "Someone happened to give up the fiefdom, so I allocated ten acres of land for you in Qingyang Town. A Zhengsheng Hall was also built there, which is quite nurturing. It will be yours in the future, and you can go there on your own. Stay at leisure."
A thousand-year burden is lifted in one day. From now on, I feel relaxed!
Zhu Sui's blind eyes were open, but even the wrinkles on his face seemed to have relaxed a bit: "Should this old man thank the emperor or the person who left?"
"You don't have to thank anyone."
Emperor Qi came up from the stone platform and bowed deeply to Zhu Sui: "I want all the people in the world to thank the old gentleman!"
Zhusui accepted this ceremony with dignity.
Then he fell to the ground, prostrated himself and stood up again.
"Throughout the ages, there are no wiser kings than Martial Ancestor and you. I started from Martial Ancestor and ended up with Your Majesty. I will have no regrets in this life!"
After saying that, he held up his white paper lantern
, then turned around.
From now on, there will be no candles in the long night.
But people should remember. He once lit up the night on the streets of Linzi.
"What do you mean!"
"What do you mean?"
The two people talking were one who looked like an ordinary middle-aged member, and the other who was an elderly monk dressed casually and sitting casually.
One is fair-skinned and slightly fat, the other is yellow-faced and skinny.
If you put aside the identities of the two, the conversation is really unremarkable.
On the streets, we bump into each other several times a day.
Of course, maybe that location should be left out.
There is nothing unusual about the wilderness itself, and there are no valuable resources.
But to the north is Yinge City of Zhuang State, and to the south is Dy City of Mo State.
It is the frontline between Zhuang and Mo.
As we all know, Yinge City is a military town that Mo State ceded to Zhuang State a few years ago, and now it has become the gateway to the south of Zhuang State.
Of course, Zhuang Guo and Mo Guo, who once had an old grudge, are no longer on the same level and cannot be considered rivals.
The country of Mo is dominated by military strategists and has always been warlike and bloodthirsty, but it is not stupid enough to repeatedly touch the iron wall with its body.
So this old monk has nothing to do with Mo Country.
The strangers didn't even dare to give him a sip of water, and of course, they didn't have the guts to expel him.
As for the true mood, this is not enough for outsiders to know.
At this moment, Emperor Zhuang Gaoxian, who was wearing casual clothes, had very impatient eyes and said suppressing his emotions: "Ku Jue, please think clearly. Does Buddhism want to be an enemy of Taoism?"
Don't be afraid of scoundrels, just be afraid that scoundrels have strength.
It wasn't that he wanted to come here in person, but that no one in the Zhuang Kingdom could talk to this lazy monk.
Ku Jue sat carelessly on the ground, picked out his ears with a straw, and showed a shocked expression when he heard this: "I didn't do anything! I can't even sit still?"
Zhuang Gaoxian said coldly: "You know exactly what you are doing."
"Yes, I know exactly what I am doing. I was sitting in the country of Mo, basking in the sun, and I was threatened by the emperor of Zhuang."
Kujue tilted his head at him: "Zhuang Guo's hands are so long? You might as well go to Xuankong Temple and threaten me!"
Zhuang Gaoxian did not smile playfully with him: "We, Dazhuang, founded our country here, and we represent Yujing Mountain! You insist on staying here, which has posed a threat to the border defense of our country. Don't force me to take any measures. We will fight against each other when the time comes. All armies are marching together, don’t say you didn’t predict what you said!”
"You little bastard, you are selling yourself a tortoise! If the Buddha doesn't open his mouth, do you think I am a clay Buddha?"
Kujue threw away the straw he used to pick out his ears, rolled up his sleeves and cursed loudly, then lay down aggressively.
"Come on, step on here! The Buddha really won't leave today. If you can, you will chop him to death! We still don't believe it. I am a real person in Xuankong Temple, sitting under the land of a foreign country to bask in the sun, and still Can he be chopped down by you Zhuang people? Master Xitian is not as crazy as you!"
Even though Zhuang Gaoxian was talented in eloquence, the other party was only willing to curse.
Even though Zhuang Gaoxian had unparalleled killing power, his opponent would not return the favor.
Even though Zhuang Gaoxian was worried about the danger of mountains and rivers, he was blocked at the door of his house.
They will be discovered as soon as they leave the country, and no plan can be laid out.
It’s so infuriating!
Zhuang Gaoxian had the intention to kill the old man with one strike. He had the intention to immediately gather an army and kill the old monk on the spot. But it’s just a thought.
The Eastern Holy Land of Buddhism is by no means a soft persimmon to be pinched.
Yujing Mountain has to be weighed, let alone other Zhuang countries?
During the confrontation, there was a sudden sound of clothes breaking in the wind.
Zhuang Gaoxian turned his head and looked over, and Ku Jue also squinted...
Another bald head!
It's just that compared to the casual look of the yellow-faced old monk, the monk's clothes are more beautiful. The nine-ring tin staff on his hand sparkled with gold, and the emerald rosary on his neck was of extraordinary color.
Even his face seemed to be plated with a layer of golden light, which was very precious.
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As soon as he saw the look in the eyes of the two real men, he quickly stretched out his hand to stop them: "The poor monk is just passing by. You deserve to be beaten and scolded as you deserve, continue... continue."
Zhuang Gaoxian looked at him quietly, waiting for him to pass by.
But he stood firm.
The yellow-faced old monk who was lying on the ground suddenly turned over and jumped up. He patted the ashes on his body with concern for his image and said sourly: "The water and soil of the Dan Kingdom can still support people. Look at your shiny face!"
The person who came was none other than Zen Master Zhaohuai of Xumi Mountain, one of the founders of the Yuanshi Dan Alliance on the old site of Dan Kingdom. When the Rendan incident broke out, he was one of the first real people to arrive in Dan Kingdom.
They sat in separate banquets, eating deer and getting fat.
He looked at Kujue with regret: "You are still so poor."
Feeling of pain and itchy teeth. If it weren't for the even more hateful Zhuang Xiao'er next to him, he would have stripped off this guy's brocade and stuck out his tin staff to clean up the Buddhist ethos!
What the hell! Wearing all the Buddha's gold on yourself!
"There are still many people in this world who need help, and there are many eminent monks and sages who don't have much money. But you are so extravagant in your care!"
"Is this eminent monk you are talking about you?"
"It's your grandma's!" Ku Jue slapped his butt and walked away.
If he lets go of scolding and hitting, he feels that Buddha will definitely not fall behind.
But if you have to exercise restraint next to Zhuang Gaoxian's son and act like a naughty Wai Yangqiu, it will be very difficult for him.
After all, no one is rich, and what's even more despicable is that they are not as senior as others.
The Ku character generation in Xuankong Temple corresponds to the Yong character generation in Xumi Mountain.
Zhaohuai took advantage of the early entrance.
Speaking of age, he is about the same age as him, but in terms of seniority, the current Master of Mount Xumi has to be called Uncle Master.
"Hey! Where is the eminent monk?" Zen Master Zhaohuai asked further.
Kujue didn't look back: "Great monk, I'm ashamed to be in the company of Adu!"
But after walking a few steps, he suddenly turned around and said to Zhuang Gaoxian: "My son named Zhuang, Lord Buddha is going to sit in the territory of Chengguo. Do you want to come and take care of me?"
Without waiting for Zhuang Xian to say anything, he burst into laughter again.
The gate of Zhuang Country is blocked.
There was no emotion or anger on Zhuang Xian's face, he just looked at Zen Master Zhaohuai and said, "Would you like to go to Mount Xumi this time?"
"Ah, Zhuangzi misunderstood."
Zen Master Zhaohuai appeared to be well-educated and Kujue was polite: "The poor monk is really just passing by."
Zhuang Xian said, "Then you should leave."
Zen Master Zhaohuai smiled and said, "I'll stop and take a rest."
Zhuang Xian fluttered his sleeves and returned to peace.
Xingxingyueyuan, Xuguo is a must.
The two great gods of Xu Kingdom are here, Mrs. Xidu and the military commander Fang You, and Jiang Wang is acquainted with them.
Of course, today I walked through the streets with Yuxia, but I didn't attract any attention at all. I just passed by as usual.
Thinking back to the time when he and Yin Guan hid in the ferocious beast's lair outside Songtao City, they could only steal a few orders from Mrs. Xidu, but they didn't dare to reveal anything they were hiding.
Later, during the Battle of Xingyueyuan, he was present at the discussion.
By the end of the Qi-Xia War, every time you pass through the Xu Kingdom, you will receive positive reminders.
Nowadays, they avoid seeing each other quite tacitly.
Things in the world are changing, and things are like clouds.
Jiang Wang didn't feel emotional, he just crossed the mountains and ridges.
"Little one, let me test you."
Jiang Wang said: "If we want to live in Xingyue for a period of time, where do you think it is more suitable to settle down?"
At this moment, they are eating roasted lamb around the stove. You cut it and I cut it, and the bones were removed very cleanly.
Next to each other, each had a pot of wine, a mouthful of wine and a mouthful of meat, which tasted very good.
Yu Xia ate without raising her head and said, "Feng Gu, it's not far from the biggest markets. Rong Guo has set up an official store there, selling wine, meat, spiritual vegetables, everything."
With his character, he had to do his homework before Xingyueyuan.
He has initially screened out thirteen places to stay, including the top three, the top five, and the bottom five.
Even
A poor choice he had not considered.
And for each location, there are dozens of advantages and disadvantages listed. If you want to expand it, it will take a while to finish. So he picked it up casually.
Jiang Wang took a sip of wine and said, "Will there be any trouble? You know, I am a quiet person and just want to practice in peace."
Yu Xia said confidently: "With our strength, there will be no trouble in Xingyue Plains. If we don't cause trouble for them, they should burn incense."
"Oh, okay." Jiang Wang said, "You can arrange it. Thank you for your hard work."
You are still considerate and "hardworking!"
Yu Xia glanced at him, but finally had nothing to say. She threw the sheep bones back into the fire pond, washed her hands, and walked into the dark night outside the house with her sword in hand.
They were in a mutton shop on the border of Xuguo.
The store is small. In addition to the sheep slaughtering shop built with bricks and tiles, there are only three tents outside, each surrounded by a fire pit, dedicated to roasting sheep.
I only eat a few kilograms of mutton pieces and sit in the back room of the sheep slaughtering shop. I eat roasted sheep in the tent.
Jiang Wangyuxia occupied one of the rooms and found a feeling quite similar to that of Muguo.
The store claims that they are authentic Northern Shepherd lambs.
I don’t know if it’s authentic or not, but the price is quite Beimu. There is a kind of true blood that flows to Jingui in the domain.
Yuxia opened the curtain and came out, but the wind blew in from outside, but it never stopped, causing the bonfire to fluctuate.
Time passed slowly, Jiang Wang remained calm and calm.
He had a sense of frugality, so he slowly cut off the last piece of mutton, took the last sip of wine with it, took a cold cloth next to it, and slowly wiped his mouth. Then he said quite contentedly: "You are a guest. Do you want to call another sheep for you?"
"No, we've already eaten." A voice responded outside the tent.
The man almost squeezed into the tent and seemed to be in a hurry. Wearing a monkey mask, he waited for his height and announced himself as soon as he came in: "Feng Shen."
The second person came in through the cold wind, or perhaps the arrival of this person made the wind even colder. He was not wearing a mask, but his face was very ordinary and unrecognizable, and his voice was cold: "Wu Si."
The third person walked into the tent. He was wearing a dog-skin hat and a black visor under his face. He walked directly to the opposite side of Jiang Wang and sat down. He stretched out his hand to warm himself by the fire: "Why is it so cold in autumn?"
He turned and looked back at Wu Si: "Why don't you stay a little further away?"
Then he looked at Jiang Wang and introduced himself with a smile: "I am Chu Xu."
"Chu Xu?"
Jiang Wang, who always had an expressionless face, seemed to have finally become interested at that time, and raised his eyebrows slightly: "I remember killing him."
"right!"
Chu Xu looked proud: "I am!"
