In November, the weather gets colder. However, compared to Xianyang, the area where Xia Kingdom is located is slightly better in the cold winter, and it is not as cold as Xianyang.
The lives of the people are becoming increasingly difficult.
In particular, the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes imposed by the Xia Kingdom every year became more and more serious, and the land annexation became more severe, making the people's lives miserable. The Xia Kingdom had already gone from its prosperous times to people being displaced everywhere.
The emperor did not know these scenes.
Even if the emperor knew it, he wouldn't care. Because Emperor Li Chongfu, all he cares about is the power of the imperial court.
Deep inside the palace.
Li Chongfu was wearing a splendid Taoist robe and was meditating.
He practiced Taoism quietly, but there were many age spots on his face. After years of swallowing pills, Li Chongfu's body did not become lighter, but instead became heavier.
When Li Chongfu was practicing Taoism, it was Zhao Yuan who entered.
Zhao Yuan arrived in the main hall and stood bowed.
The emperor's practice of Taoism was taboo and could not be disturbed.
Zhao Yuan waited for a little more than a quarter of an hour. Li Chongfu opened his eyes. He looked at Zhao Yuan. His eyes gradually turned from cloudy to clear, and he regained consciousness.
Zhao Yuan bowed and said, "Your Majesty, there is news from Great Qin."
"explain!"
Li Chongfu gave an order.
Zhao Yuandao: "Su Wanyue went to assassinate Lin Feng, but was killed. The person who killed Su Wanyue has not yet been found out. We infer that it should be Yin Wu. After all, in Xianyang, there are many people who can kill Su Wanyue. many."
brush!
Li Chongfu's expression changed suddenly.
Su Wanyue was also a master in the Red Armor Cavalry. Such a person died, and Li Chongfu was quite disappointed.
"waste!"
Li Chongfu scolded.
In the silent hall, the emperor's scolding suddenly sounded. Zhao Yuan made a plop, knelt on the ground, knocked his head on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, this old slave is incompetent, please forgive me."
Li Chongfu said: "I don't blame you, I can only blame Su Wanyue for being a waste. Get up."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Zhao Yuan stood up and continued: "Your Majesty, Ge Duyi who followed us also died. Ge Duyi's death was not in the hands of Emperor Qin, but in the hands of Lin Feng."
"Ge Duyi was an envoy on behalf of the Xia Kingdom and was an envoy of the Xia Kingdom. However, as for Da Qin, Ying Jiuxiao directly captured Ge Duyi and handed him over to Lin Feng. Therefore, Ge Duyi was also killed."
"Crazy, such a crazy Emperor of Qin wins Jiuxiao."
Li Chongfu said angrily: "What are you going to do to win Jiuxiao? Do you want to start a war with me, the Xia Kingdom? Killing my envoy is too much to bully others."
Zhao Yuan stood with a bow and said nothing.
Li Chongfu said: "Here, Xuan Yan Wuji comes to the palace to see you."
The chamberlain went to deliver the order. Not long after, Yan Wuji hurriedly entered the main hall, bowed to Li Chongfu and stood aside.
Li Chongfu said: "The Red Armor Cavalry just sent back the news that Su Wanyue went to assassinate Lin Feng and was killed! Ge Duyi represented Daxia as an envoy. When he entered Xianyang, he was captured by people from Daqin and handed over to Lin Feng. Killed."
"Yan Wuji, how do you think we should deal with this matter?"
Yan Wuji quickly said: "Your Majesty, our Xia Kingdom is the best in the world and the center of the world. Da Qin humiliated our Xia Kingdom so much that we must teach Da Qin a lesson. I suggest that we directly go to war with Da Qin and send a general to lead the army out. The Xia Kingdom attacked the Qin Dynasty and taught Ying Jiuxiao a profound lesson."
Li Chongfu asked: "Who do you think is the most suitable to send troops?"
Yan Wuji rolled his eyes and said: "Your Majesty, I think Xu Gaoyang is the most suitable. In the army, he has always commanded Ruoding, and he is the general of our Xia Kingdom. He is the most suitable to lead the troops into battle."
Li Chongfu said: "On the eastern border of Great Qin and on the western border of our Xia Kingdom, the garrison is Wang Lie. This is the tiger general in the army of Great Qin and can be called the God of War of Great Qin. Can Xu Gaoyang really cope with it?"
Yan Wuji's expression changed slightly.
As long as Wang Lie is here, the eastern border of Qin will be safe.
No one can defeat Wang Lie.
Yan Wuji's expression changed again and again, and finally said: "Your Majesty, with Wang Lie here, it is indeed difficult to invade Da Qin. It is very difficult."
Li Chongfu said: "What should I do if you tell me about this matter? Da Qin has bullied others too much and must teach Da Qin a lesson. Lin Feng, a mere Lin Feng, has repeatedly embarrassed me and betrayed the Xia Kingdom. He must be executed. Otherwise, what will happen? To scare Xiaoxiao?"
Yan Wuji said: "Your Majesty, it is a bit difficult to execute Lin Feng now. Lin Feng is protected and cannot be killed at all. Unless we ask the Grand Master to take action. However, to deal with a mere Lin Feng, it is impossible to use the Grand Master, and it is not worth it. Grandmaster takes action.”
Li Chongfu's expression became increasingly gloomy as he said, "I just want results."
Yan Wuji thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, the Qin army is strong, and there is even a garrison of Wang Lie. However, if Xu Gaoyang takes action, a fight may not be impossible. On the premise that Lin Feng cannot be killed, I still recommend a fight. I Xia's army will lead the army and win in one battle."
Li Chongfu asked quietly: "Is the treasury's money enough to support the war?"
"Enough."
Yan Wuji nodded in reply.
Li Chongfu said: "After the war, I can still build Taoist temples. Can I still practice Taoism?"
brush!
Yan Wuji's complexion changed slightly.
He understood immediately.
Previously, he mentioned that Xu Gaoyang would lead troops into battle, but the emperor refused because of Wang Lie, saying that Wang Lie was stationed at the border. Can Xu Gaoyang cope with it? At that time, Yan Wuji did not react, but just said that Wang Lie was here and it would be difficult for Xu Gaoyang to invade Da Qin.
Now, Yan Wuji understood.
The emperor was unwilling to spend money on war because he wanted to keep the money for Taoist temples.
This is the key.
Yan Wuji said seriously: "Your Majesty, I will prepare the money for the Taoist temple. The money from the national treasury is enough to support a war."
Li Chongfu said: "After this battle, there is no money in the treasury. I will build a Taoist temple later. If you go to prepare the money, you will have to impose additional taxes. I will be stigmatized again. What do you think we should do about this matter?"
After listening to the emperor's words, Yan Wuji understood again that the emperor just wanted to build Taoist temples and was unwilling to go to war.
The Qin Dynasty captured the Xia State's envoy Ge Duyi and ruined the Xia State's face, but the emperor did not fight back. This cannot be justified. Yan Wuji glanced at the emperor, but suddenly realized that the emperor was really old.
The emperor has long since lost his ambition.
Li Chongfu said: "Yan Wuji, Lin Feng's matter still needs to be dealt with."
Yan Wuji said: "I am stupid, please show me, Your Majesty."
A flash of light flashed across Li Chongfu's eyes, and he ordered: "Send an order to the Imperial College and ask the Imperial College's scholars to go to Xianyang of the Great Qin Dynasty. Whoever can defeat Lin Feng will be the next Imperial Prince Jijiu."
Yan Wuji said: "Your Majesty is wise, I will make arrangements right away."
Li Chongfu said: "You have to remember that Great Qin values Lin Feng because of his reputation. In this case, I will destroy Lin Feng's reputation. If he is defeated at the hands of a scholar from the Xia Kingdom, what else can he do to keep his dignity? "
"Killing kills the heart, the first priority is the heart."
"So, let the scholars from the Imperial Academy go and defeat Lin Feng, and let the Emperor of Qin Ying Jiuxiao know that everything he has done is actually in vain. A useless Lin Feng has wasted all his hard work, and will not worth."
Li Chongfu reminded: "I remember that there was a scholar named Zhu Youshan in the Imperial College. He was the chief scholar of the Imperial College. He was as famous as Lin Feng and was known as the double wall of the Imperial College. I hope that Zhu Youshan can defeat Lin Feng. "
Yan Wuji said: "I will remember your Majesty's teachings."
Li Chongfu nodded, Yan Wuji bowed and turned to leave.
After Yan Wuji left the palace, he went straight to the Imperial College and arranged for someone to announce the emperor's order. Whoever can go to Xianyang of the Qin Dynasty and defeat Lin Feng in terms of knowledge and talent will be the next Imperial Son.
When the news came out, the Imperial College was in a state of excitement. Countless scholars were excited, driven by interests. They were all preparing to go to Xianyang to meet Lin Feng. .
After Yan Wuji made arrangements, he called Zhu Youshan alone.
Zhu Youshan was in his early twenties, three or four years older than Lin Feng. He was handsome and handsome. He is outstanding in talent and learning, and he is also enthusiastic in the Imperial Academy. He has high prestige and is highly valued by the Imperial Academy.
When Zhu Youshan saw Yan Wuji, he bowed and said, "Zhu Youshan, pay your respects to Yan Shangshu."
Yan Wuji said: "Zhu Youshan, your majesty has appointed you to go to Xianyang and ask you to defeat Lin Feng. As long as you succeed in this matter, you will be the next prince of the country. This matter is very important to your majesty, as long as you It’s done, your career in the future is destined to be a smooth one.”
After Zhu Youshan heard this, his eyes were full of expectations and excitement.
He comes from a poor family.
There is no context.
The reason why I was able to enter the Imperial Academy was because of my own hard work and my own all-around skills.
Zhu Youshan wanted to ascend to a high position and stand out, so he took the initiative and said: "Please rest assured, Minister Yan, and I will promise to complete the task. Although Lin Feng has some talents and learning, it is only limited to this and is not worth mentioning."
Yan Wuji said: "I am looking forward to your performance. If you can defeat Lin Feng and discredit him, on the day of your triumphant return, in addition to His Majesty's reward, I will also give you a thank you gift."
Zhu Youshan's heart suddenly became hot.
The opportunity has come.
Yan Wuji's thank you gift was equivalent to him boarding Yan Wuji's boat. Now in the imperial court, Yan Wuji is the emperor's number one confidant and the most powerful person.
Zhu Youshan said quickly: "Please rest assured, Minister Yan, I promise to complete the task."
Yan Wuji nodded and said, "I'll wait and see."
Yan Wuji encouraged him a few more words, then stood up and left. Zhu Youshan personally saw off Yan Wuji before returning to his school. He felt more excited than ever before.
His chance has come.
Lin Feng just had a good family background. Without the support of his family background, could Lin Feng become a disciple of Xunzi?
Totally impossible.
He truly relies on himself.
He will definitely defeat Lin Feng.
He is unwilling to be ordinary and wants to ascend to a high position and become a shaker.
