"Dong dong dong dong dong dong"
A rapid knock on the door woke the landlady from her sleep. She frowned, walked out wearing a single coat, holding a lamp, and said angrily: "What kind of mourning is there in the middle of the night?"
The waiter in the side room also walked out on crutches, rubbed his eyes and opened the door, but in the room behind him, the fat cook snored non-stop and didn't even wake up.
"Come on, come on, the door panel is not strong, don't knock!"
The waiter opened the door and saw two people falling into the yard and passed out.
The waiter in the shop was startled. After a closer look, he recognized Xie Lian'er and quickly called to the landlady: "Madam, landlady, come out and take a look. It's Miss Lian'er!"
After hearing the words, the proprietress hurriedly ran over. When she saw the appearance, it turned out to be Xie Lian'er. She was so frightened that her beauty turned pale. She threw away the lamp and ran over: "My little ancestor, how did you do this! Wake up quickly , open your eyes and look at my sister!"
No matter how the landlady shouted, Xie Lian'er and Ye Ling couldn't wake up.
…
On the imperial street, Wang Yuanzhong, the right prime minister of Daqian, was holding a memorandum and walking towards the imperial city step by step. Under the darkness, his face could not be seen clearly. All he could see was that his body, which had always been as straight as a pine and cypress, was bent a lot.
"Lord Wang!"
At the entrance of an alley, Li Taiyue, the Minister of Punishment, hurried over and stood in front of Wang Yuanzhong: "Master Wang, you can't go. As long as we figure things out, Your Majesty will not embarrass the Crown Prince!"
Wang Yuanzhong did not answer, but said in a deep voice: "Get out of the way!"
"Lord Wang!"
Li Taiyue knelt down in front of Wang Yuanzhong: "Daqian can't live without you, and the prince can't live without you either!"
"Step aside!"
Wang Yuanzhong shouted loudly, and an invisible Taoist force flew Li Taiyue away and fell to the side.
Wang Yuanzhong continued to walk forward, but in Li Taiyue's eyes, his steps became heavier and heavier.
At this moment, a hand took Li Taiyue's shoulder and helped him up. Looking back, it was Gu Silan, Bachelor of Science.
Gu Silan smiled bitterly and said, "Don't go. Mo Sheng knows what to do and what not to do. No one can dissuade him."
There were tears in Li Taiyue's eyes, and he lamented: "If this is the case, my cadre will be missing an Optimus Prime, and the imperial court will be missing a pillar of talent!"
Gu Silan sighed: "God's will has been unpredictable since ancient times, and who knows how vast the destiny will be!"
At the gate of the imperial city, Wei Beichen stood outside the gate. Soldiers lined up on both sides. They looked at Wang Yuanzhong who was approaching step by step. No one dared to say a word.
Wang Yuanzhong held the memorandum in his hand and suddenly knelt down in front of him. His voice contained a rhyme that reached heaven: "Your Majesty, I am here to apologize!"
These words were as loud as a bell, reverberating in the sky and being heard by everyone inside and outside the imperial city.
Many people outside the city went out to watch, and there were even monks standing on the roof pavilions, watching quietly.
Not long after, the gate of the imperial city slowly opened, and Gao He, Zhao Yu, and Zhang Mo came out and stood in front of Wang Yuanzhong.
Gao He hurriedly stepped forward to help: "Old Wang Ge, what are you doing? If you have anything to say, please come to the Jingshe to report to His Majesty."
Wang Yuanzhong did not stand up, and the words in his hand waved lightly in the wind, and he kept saying: "I have failed your majesty's great trust, and I have failed the common people. I am willing to die today to repay your majesty's kindness!"
Gao He's expression changed drastically and he quickly said: "Why did Mr. Wangge say this!"
Behind him, Zhao Yu wanted to go back and report, but was pulled back by Zhang Mo: "With your Majesty's cultivation, how could you not know what's going on here?"
After hearing this, Zhao Yu gave up and turned to look back at the imperial city.
In the monastery, the eunuch Chen Gui stood next to the shadow of Baili Longteng. There was an image changing in the air in front of him, which was the scene outside the imperial city.
Baili Longteng smiled coldly: "Chen Gui, you saw it, this is my loyal minister who forced me into the palace late at night!"
"Master," Chen Gui hurriedly knelt down and said urgently: "It is better to issue an order to let Mr. Wangge come in. There are informants from all the major sects in the city, and there are so many people and court officials. It is really inappropriate to make such a fuss. ah!"
"Isn't it appropriate?" Baili Longteng shouted softly: "He just wants to die in front of the people of the world, so he feels that he deserves to die! He wants to be a virtuous minister, but let me be a foolish king!"
While they were talking, eunuch Wang Jin walked in with a memorial and presented it to Baili Longteng: "Your Majesty, this was sent by Mr. Zhou Ge overnight. He said that it would be presented to your Majesty as soon as possible!"
Baili Longteng stretched out his hand, and the memorial was hung in front of him, and he slowly opened it. After he read it, he closed the memorial and said with a half-smile: "Since he wants to die, I will grant it to him!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Baili Longteng stretched out his hand towards the void, a ripple appeared, and the memorial disappeared out of thin air in front of him.
The next moment, the space in front of Wang Yuanzhong was chaotic, and the memorial emerged from the distortion and landed in front of him.
For a moment, the countless monks who were peeping in secret were all shocked, and they exchanged some words with each other:
"It seems that the rumors are true. Baili Longteng's cultivation level is already unfathomable."
"With such a deep understanding of the laws of space, I'm afraid he will really take that step!"
Wang Yuanzhong opened the memorial. After reading it, he looked like he was relieved and said to the imperial city: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Yuanzhong's whole body was shrouded in light, and Tao power continued to flow out of his body and dissipated between heaven and earth.
The monks all know that Wang Yuanzhong wants to take the initiative to transform into Tao, and the Tao will disappear after his body dies.
More and more people gathered around, and an old man cried and knelt down: "Prime Minister Wang, we cannot live without you!"
"Prime Minister Wang!"
The crowd knelt down one after another, and everyone in Daqian knew that Wang Yuanzhong, the right prime minister, was the pillar of the imperial court, with a breeze on his sleeves, asking for life for the people. They couldn't understand today's situation.
"Your Majesty!" the people cried: "Da Qian cannot live without Prime Minister Wang!"
"His Majesty!"
Li Taiyue and Gu Silan stood behind Wang Yuanzhong, crying silently. Take the initiative and there is no possibility of salvation.
Gao He stepped aside, bowed his head and said nothing. This is the meaning of Baili Longteng, and it is Wang Yuanzhong's wish. No one can stop it.
"bye!"
Wei Beichen shouted loudly and knelt down on one knee: "Send off to Prime Minister Wang!"
The soldiers inside and outside the imperial city knelt down and shouted loudly throughout the world: "Send farewell to Prime Minister Wang!"
Wang Yuanzhong's face was calm, and his eyes were like revolving lanterns. Looking back on the past, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised unconsciously: "Brother Meng, I can only do this one step. When you and I meet again, I will let you punish me!"
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Wang Yuanzhong, courtesy name Mo Sheng. Yongzhou people. He went to Guanglin Academy to study since he was a child, entered Confucianism and Taoism, and became a disciple of a saint.
At the age of twenty, he reached the Lingxu realm and went to Taiyue City to participate in the examination. On the way, we encountered heavy rain and took shelter in a ruined temple.
When the rain wet his clothes, Wang Yuanzhong lit a bonfire and took off his coat to dry them.
Not long after, another person hurriedly ran in from outside the door: "It's raining so hard, it's raining so hard!"
Wang Yuanzhong raised his eyes and saw that the person coming was dressed in rich clothes and had a rich crown. He seemed to be a child of a wealthy family.
The man cupped his hands at Wang Yuanzhong and said, "Sorry for intruding!"
Wang Yuanzhong smiled and said: "We are both from Tianya. I am Wang Yuanzhong, also known as Mo Sheng. This time I am going to Taiyue City to take part in the examination."
"I'm Meng Guang, courtesy name Junshi."
Meng Guang saw that Wang Yuanzhong had taken off his clothes and was naked, so he also took off his clothes and put them by the fire to bake.
The two sat down and chatted, and then they learned that Meng Guang was the grandson of Meng Ru, the general of the Great Qianwei, and the son of Meng Xing, the Minister of Household Affairs.
Wang Yuanzhong was full of knowledge and well-spoken. He and Meng Guang fell in love and immediately became good friends.
After the storm passed, the two of them walked together and came to Taiyue City to take part in the examination. They both went to high school and entered the Hanlin Academy.
Because of his kindness at home, Meng Guang was sent to a state as a prefect, so he recommended Wang Yuanzhong to go with him.
The two of them were each other's confidants and talked about everything, enjoying the joy of Boya's childhood.
Later, General Meng Ru of Wei died in battle, and Meng Xing was promoted to Prime Minister of the Right, a highly respected minister. Zhao Hong, then Prime Minister of the Left, was a descendant of the Meng family. Meng Guang was also promoted to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and Taibao of the Crown Prince.
At this time, the Meng family reached its peak, with disciples and old officials all over the world. If the imperial decrees did not come from the emperor, they would come from the Meng family.
After Meng Xing entered the court, he recommended Wang Yuanzhong as Minister of Household Affairs, officially ranking in the center.
At this time, the imperial court did not have a cabinet, and the left and right prime ministers supervised all officials. The Meng family continued to grow, which made the late emperor afraid.
Meng Guang served as the prince's Taibao, and often went in and out of the prince's house, and had a close relationship with Baili Longteng.
After the late emperor found out about it, he ordered Meng Guang's daughter Meng Wan Gong to marry into the East Palace and become the crown princess, regardless of Baili Longteng's objections.
Meng Guang had no choice but to send Meng Wan Gong to the Prince's Mansion, and soon gave birth to Baili Changkong.
After Meng Ru died, Meng Guang took over as right prime minister and took charge of the government.
After Zhao Hong saw through the current situation, he resigned and retired to his hometown. Meng Guang recommended Wang Yuanzhong as left prime minister despite the civil and military objections of the Manchu Dynasty.
The two of them were in charge of the court together, making the officials strict and strict in laws, the administration was harmonious, the warehouses were abundant, the people lived in peace, rewards and punishments were trusted, no items were picked up on the road, the houses were not closed at night, and the splendor was solemn.
The people were wealthy and respected the prime ministers. Wherever Wang Yuanzhong went, the people called him "Spring Breeze Has Feet."
Because of this, Daqian was able to unite several countries and divide them into one dynasty.
Unfortunately, when the water is full, it will overflow, and when the moon is full, it will be short.
Before his death, the late emperor issued an edict to punish the entire Meng family for treason, and most of the officials who had anything to do with the Meng family were demoted.
Wang Yuanzhong heard about it and wanted to go to the court to remonstrate with him, but was stopped by Meng Guang.
The Meng Mansion has been besieged, and Wang Yuanzhong would not have been able to get in if it hadn't been for the special permission of Prince Baili Longteng.
In the study, the gray-haired Meng Guang poured tea for Wang Yuanzhong and said: "Mo Sheng, don't go, this court can't do without you!"
Wang Yuanzhong was sad and said in an urgent tone: "Jun Shi, you have worked hard for the court all your life, but in the end you ended up like this. How can you let me sit down?"
Meng Guang smiled and said: "Do you still remember what you and I said when we first met? There are constant disputes in the Eastern Region. We must assist the Ming Lord and create peace for all generations! Only by my death can the court be stable. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is brave and wise. He will definitely be able to accomplish something, you must continue to assist him and fulfill my wish!"
Wang Yuanzhong's eyes were moist: "You are forcing me!"
"I didn't remember you crying so much," Meng Guang said with a smile: "One more thing, my daughter and grandson will be entrusted to you. It is their misfortune to be born into the emperor's family. I only hope that they can be safe. This It’s my last concern, Mo Sheng!”
Wang Yuanzhong finally shed tears: "I promise, I promise!"
Meng Guang smiled: "I can leave with confidence."
Three days later, the entire Meng family was executed. That night, Baili Taihao, the first emperor of Daqian Dynasty, passed away suddenly. Baili Longteng ascended the throne, established Meng Wan Palace as queen, Baili Changkong as prince, and named Wang Yuanzhong as right prime minister to take charge of the court.
