Although Chu Huizong was relatively fatuous and greedy for pleasure, he had no self-awareness. He still wanted to be an eternal wise king.
To put it simply, he wants to be rich and want people to live a good life.
If there is a conflict between the two, Chu Huizong still puts his own enjoyment first.
Chu Huizong liked strange flowers and stones, so he created the Huashi Gang.
Because wherever the Huashi fleet passed, local people had to provide money, grain and civil service; in some places, bridges were demolished and city walls were even destroyed to allow the fleet to pass.
In order to ensure the transportation of "Hua Shi Gang", water transportation, which is closely related to the country's people's livelihood, was squeezed aside, and water ships and a large number of merchant ships were forced to transport flowers and stones.
All over the country, millions of laborers have worked hard, and Zhu Meng and his group have worked hard. As long as they hear that there are strange stones and trees in any place, they will not hesitate to destroy houses and walls, trample fields and destroy tombs, causing the world to be desolate. , the people are in dire straits.
Chu Huizong stood too high and could not see the suffering of the people.
Most officials did not dare to speak out about the impact Hua Shi Gang had on the people. Those who dared to speak out were dismissed and investigated for being alarmists and undermining the harmony of Dachu.
In Chu Huizong's view, it is a glorious thing for the people to pay a little bit for his preferences. We should be grateful to Chu Huizong for his great grace, so that ordinary people can also bathe in the grace.
Chu Huizong's Xingchu Alliance went deep into all parts of Chu, and their intelligence spying on various places was almost all-pervasive.
If Chu Huizong wanted to know about a certain official, Xingchu League would definitely be able to report the official's birthmark, how many concubines he had, how many illegitimate children he had, and everything in detail.
Xingchu League is an intelligence agency, and he can know whatever Chu Huizong wants.
However, the Xingchu League was only responsible for spying on information. Although they knew something about the sufferings of the people, they did not and could not report it to Chu Huizong.
The Xingchu League has a strict hierarchical system, and the intelligence gathered needs to be reported at all levels.
Information about the sufferings of the people that would offend Sheng Yan was not within the scope of spying. Even if a member of the Xingchu Alliance discovered it with conscience and even mentioned it, his superiors would reject it as junk information.
Members of the Xingchu League who plead for the people will also receive sanctions and warnings from their superiors, asking them to be smart and not say anything that will affect the harmony of Dachu.
Because the current leader of the Xingchu League is a lame Taoist who is afraid of chaos in the world.
Although the Lame Taoist is the apparent leader of the Xingchu Alliance, he actually only controls part of the power of the Xingchu Alliance. When the Eight Wise Kings handed over the Xingchu Alliance to the Lame Taoist, they also arranged for backup.
A special detachment of the Xingchu League is still in the hands of the Eight Xian Kings. They are hidden in the Xingchu League and directly obey the orders of the Eight Xian Kings and Chu Huizong.
The lame Taoist infiltrated into Fang La's rebel army. Chu Huizong was not at ease with the lame Taoist and asked this special team to secretly monitor the lame Taoist's every move.
The lame Taoist's massacre in Xiaoyao Valley, the burning of the chain camp and other outrageous actions caused heavy casualties to the Chu officers and soldiers. Chu Huizong was well aware of this, and had long known that the lame Taoist was restless and liked to cause trouble, lest the world would be in chaos.
Chu Huizong liked to make trade-offs and did not want one family to dominate.
Zhuge Banshan is too powerful. In the past, it was checked by Sima Guang and others, and later by Cai Jing and others.
Although the Eight Wise Kings and Zhuge Banshan have a close relationship, if Zhuge Banshan really has a disobedient heart, the Eight Wise Kings must have their hearts towards the royal family.
Da Chu was too poor. Chu Huizong wanted to make money and had to use Zhuge Banshan's reforms again.
The reform was really implemented, Zhuge Banshan obeyed the destiny, and the people's wishes were definitely not something Cai Jing could check and balance. Chu Huizong needed to support other powerful forces.
Although Fa Hai is not weak in cultivation, he is a defeated general under Zhuge Banshan and came to the capital to hide from danger.
Chu Huizong regretted that he did not investigate clearly before appointing Fahai as a national advisor.
Chu Huizong felt that he had been deceived by Fahai and did not want Fahai to become a national advisor. However, the emperor's golden words had no suitable excuse and he could not change his order overnight.
Chu Huizong was dissatisfied with Fa Hai. He only needed to show off his dissatisfaction with Fa Hai, and those loyal ministers would naturally find someone to deal with Fa Hai.
When Fahai faced Zhuge Banshan, although he was beaten and fled, none of the challengers were Fahai's opponent.
Chu Huizong originally thought that as long as someone could defeat Fahai, he could find an excuse to remove Fahai from his position as national preceptor.
Since no one can defeat Fahai, it can only mean that Zhuge Banshan is too powerful, not that Fahai lacks strength.
In the process of investigating Fahai, members of the Xingchu League discovered that Fahai and Lame Taoist were considered brothers.
Since ancient times, Buddhism and Taoism have been incompatible with water and fire, but Fahai and Lame Taoist are actually brothers!
Chu Huizong just felt it was strange and had no intention of exploring it. Instead, he had another thought.
Fahai was chased by Zhuge Banshan and almost lost his life. The two must have a deep hatred. The lame Taoist is Fahai's senior brother and will definitely help Fahai.
If Chu Huizong wanted to restrain Zhuge Banshan, he could only reuse Zhuge Banshan's enemies.
After figuring it out, Chu Huizong, Lame Taoist and Fa Hai got closer.
Huizong of Chu often discussed Taoism with lame Taoists, and sometimes talked about Zen with Fa Hai.
Chu Huizong's study is open to Lame Taoist, Fahai and others, and they can ask to see Chu Huizong at any time.
When Xu Xian and Fahai were confronting each other on Zhuque Street, the lame Taoist came to Chu Huizong's study.
Chu Huizong had just finished writing the "Thousand-Character Essay" on a piece of white linen paper more than ten meters long with gold clouds and dragons as background.
On the basis of ensuring the quality of the lines, "The Thousand-Character Essay" is written very quickly and fiercely, with unbridled oceans, magical powers, and powerful momentum that can spread thousands of miles.
In terms of atmosphere, it is full of energy, and the whole poem is majestic and majestic, just like the rushing water flowing along the trend, strongly attracting the attention of the viewers. It summarizes the entire work. Although it is a long scroll, the writing is full of vigor and vibrancy, and the writing is never tired.
In front of such a work, viewers can seem to see the pride and arrogance of a romantic emperor. The whole work is well-proportioned, clear and flexible, has a coherent spirit, and is well organized. It is breathtaking, like a beautiful and unrestrained symphony written in form appears before people’s eyes.
Chu Huizong was in a good mood and said with a smile:
"Ouyang Xi, what do you think of my Thousand Character Essay?"
The lame Taoist knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice:
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for the death penalty!"
The lame Taoist's past behavior is such that even death is not enough to atone for his sins.
However, Chu Huizong needed the lame Taoist to check and balance Zhuge Banshan, and he could only turn a blind eye to the lame Taoist's transgressions.
Chu Huizong waved his hand and said:
"Ouyang Xi, we are not in the court now. You and I are not monarchs and ministers, but friends. You don't have to be formal."
The lame Taoist did not stand up, but kowtowed again and said:
"I have something to say. Your Majesty, please forgive me for the death penalty."
The lame Taoist rarely knelt when entering the study, but this time, he could not kneel down. Chu Huizong felt that something was a little strange. He moved his eyes away from the "Thousand Character Essay", looked at the lame Taoist, and said in a deep voice:
"I forgive you for the death penalty. If you have anything to say, just say it."
The lame Taoist trembled:
"Wei Chen felt uneasy today, so he did a divination, and the divination image showed that it turned out to be a bad omen that was rare to see.
If Wei Chen said it, it would be deceiving the public and a capital crime.
If the minister pretends not to know, he will be unworthy of Your Majesty's kindness.
The minister thought over and over again and decided to speak frankly to His Majesty. "
Chu Huizong asked hurriedly:
"Ouyang Xi, tell me what bad omen it is. I won't blame you."
The lame Taoist said sadly:
"Tai Bai Jingtian, White Snake is in chaos!"
Chu Huizong had heard that Taibai Venus symbolized the God of War in charge of wars and killings. If Taibai Venus appeared on the sun, it meant a "change in the sky" and a change of dynasty.
Regardless of whether this rumor is true or false, if the Taibai Jingtian incident spreads among the people, and someone takes the opportunity to cause trouble, Chu Huizong may really lose his country.
Not to mention the legend, Chu Huizong truly realized that he could no longer sense the existence of the imperial city, nor could he control the life and death of the officials in the court.
The capital city is where the Nine Dragons gather, the entire capital city is a Tianlong Formation, and the Imperial Seal is the center of the Heavenly Dragon Formation.
Chu Huizong has the Imperial Seal in hand, and the entire imperial city is under his control. He can activate the Tianlong Formation at will and kill anyone in the imperial city.
The literati of Da Chu were awakened by their talents. They used their talents to activate the dragon energy between heaven and earth to change their tendons and cleanse their marrow, thus possessing extraordinary abilities.
The list of awakened ones is all on the Qingyun List in the Jade Seal Space of Legend. If a certain awakened person offends Shengyan and makes Chu Huizong unhappy, Chu Huizong can not only deprive him of his degree in his mind, but also make him physical and mental. All destroyed.
No matter how powerful the scholars of Da Chu were, they were all under the control of Chuan Guo Yuxi, but Chuan Guo Yuxi could not control military generals. This was also the reason why Da Chu valued literature over military affairs.
In fact, Chuan Guo Jade Seal cannot control all literati. The literati who have obtained the status of saints have transcended and have their own way. Although they are on the Qingyun List, Chuan Guo Jade Seal cannot deal with them.
The more famous saints in China are Confucius and Mencius.
In Dachu, although no one has reached the level of a saint, there is someone who has found his own way and escaped from the control of the Imperial Seal. He is Zhuge Banshan.
Zhuge Banshan's Tao is incomplete, he is not a saint, at most he can only be regarded as a semi-sage.
In the process of implementing the Shenlong Reform, Zhuge Banshan found his own way, became a semi-saint, and escaped from the control of the Imperial Seal.
Although Chu Huizong believed that Zhuge Banshan was loyal to Chu and was only dedicated to the people and had no selfish motives, he was still a little worried and was playing a balancing act to find as many people as possible to restrain Zhuge Banshan.
The second person who got the imperial title but could not control it with the Imperial Seal was Xu Xian. Xu Xian attracted the talents of heaven and earth with a poem, and thus got the imperial title of Tanhua, but he was ranked directly in front of Zhuge Banshan.
Tanhua ranked in front of the Half Saint, which means that although Xu Xian only got the title of Tanhua for the time being, it was because he did not want to show his talent. His true talent must have been that of a Half Saint or Saint.
People who cannot be controlled are the most terrifying. Chu Huizong felt that Xu Xian was someone he could not afford to offend.
After calming down, Chu Huizong asked:
"What does white snake mean?"
The lame Taoist said:
"According to Pindao's deduction, Bai Suzhen, the wife of Xu Xian, the medical sage of Hangzhou, was originally a white snake from Mount Emei. She was transformed into a human form due to the teachings of the old mother in Mount Li, and she disguised herself as a dragon through evil magic."
Xu Xian was someone Chu Huizong couldn't afford to offend, but Xu Xian's wife actually wanted to rebel?
The last thing Chu Huizong wanted to see finally happened. He felt that the future was gloomy, and he just hoped that the lame Taoist had made a miscalculation.
Chu Huizong asked:
"Ouyang Xi, when will the Taibai Jingtian vision you mentioned appear?"
The lame Taoist said:
"At this moment!"
Chu Huizong wanted to take a look, but his feet didn't obey him. After taking a few steps, he stumbled and almost fell down.
The lame Taoist kowtowed:
"Your Majesty, this humble minister deserves death."
Chu Huizong ignored the lame Taoist, calmed himself, took up heavy steps with all his strength, and rushed out.
Finally walking out of the study, Chu Huizong felt as if all his strength had been drained from his body, and fell to the ground with a "plop".
Chu Huizong put his hands on the ground and tried to get up, but felt that his body seemed to be extremely heavy. He reluctantly raised his head and looked up to the sky.
I saw a small black dot moving slowly on the golden sun.
"Taibai Jingtian! It's really Taibai Jingtian!"
Feeling that the entire imperial city was out of control, Chu Huizong cried out in despair.
"Your Majesty, although the White Snake chaos in the world is in compliance with God's will, the great power of Chu has not been exhausted. As long as your Majesty works hard to govern, you may not be able to change your destiny against heaven."
The lame Taoist appeared silently behind Chu Huizong like a ghost.
Chu Huizong slowly got up from the ground, raised his head stubbornly, and said in a deep voice:
"Ouyang Xi, I have seen the matter of Taibai Jingtian and realized its power.
But, why do you say that the White Snake is in trouble?
Xu Xian's wife Bai Suzhen is kind-hearted and helps Xu Xian save countless poor people. Why do you call her a snake demon?
Even if Bai Suzhen is really a snake demon, why do you say she wants to bring chaos to my world? "
The lame Taoist said slowly:
"Because she can make the Chuan Guo Jade Seal malfunction, and she can control the Tianlong Formation without the Chuan Guo Jade Seal.
In other words, she can easily deprive His Majesty of everything. "
Chu Huizong's eyes flashed with ferocious light, and he said viciously:
"Ouyang Xi, please prove it to me."
The lame Taoist looked up at the sky, slowly stretched out his hands, and sighed:
"It's raining!"
It really rained, and Chu Huizong also felt the raindrops falling on his cheeks. It was not ordinary rain, but contained rich dragon energy.
What falls from the sky is not ordinary rain, but rain made of condensed dragon energy.
In other words, someone controlled the dragon energy in the capital and turned it into raindrops.
Chu Huizong's last hope was shattered, and he finally made up his mind and said:
"Ouyang Xi, I believe you, how can we break this situation?
As long as I can relieve today's difficulties, I am willing to pay any price. "
The lame Taoist said:
"It is the responsibility of a humble minister to share His Majesty's worries, and I dare not make any demands.
However, I'm afraid I can't deal with White Snake with just the power of a humble minister.
The humble minister was bold enough to ask your majesty to draw up an imperial edict calling on officials at all levels in Da Chu to come and serve the king. "
Chu Huizong quickly walked into the study, laid out the paper, pondered for a while, and wrote four words:
"As if I were here in person!"
He spread his hands, made a finger gesture, and a jade seal filled with dragon energy appeared in mid-air.
Chu Huizong grabbed the jade seal of the state and printed it on the paper. The light and shadow passed by and the jade seal of the state disappeared. Eight seal characters filled with dragon energy appeared on the paper, including "Ordered by heaven, you will live forever".
