The sun's shadow slants to the west, and the wind passes through Hening Gate.
On the throne on the high platform, Zhao Yun was stunned, and his heart gradually filled with shame and anger.
The king of a country was actually deceived by a charlatan, and kept calling him an 'immortal master'!
If time hadn't been short, maybe the Taoist Lord and Emperor would have given this Taoist priest the title of 'Sir'.
If this damn thing is recorded in the annals of history, she will become a laughing stock for the ages!
Fortunately, our son has a bright mind and exposed this trick of pretending to be a ghost, so that he will not become a scandal.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yun looked at Zhao Mengqi with a look of relief and admiration that became more intense, but the next moment he couldn't laugh or cry again.
Zhao Mengqi raised his hand and grabbed a strand of Taoist Zhang's white hair, pulled it hard, and then looked at it carefully for a while, "Oh, it turns out this is real."
He threw it away casually, clapped his hands, and glanced at Taoist Zhang who was holding back the pain and dared not speak out, "You said you are so old, why can't you think about it? With such a 'skill', you can cheat people with food and drink. , Isn’t it good for him to cheat a small amount of money and live a happy life? He has to get involved in the conspiracy of the court. Doesn’t every magic stick have the lofty ambition to become a national master? "
As if complaining, as if ridiculing, Zhao Mengqi left Taoist Zhang aside and walked leisurely towards the Bagua altar, as if strolling in a garden.
All the officials and people watched him silently, unable to guess what the young crown prince wanted to do.
After boarding the Bagua altar and standing at the center, Zhao Mengqi closed his eyes and felt the spring breeze blowing on his face. Then he took a deep breath and opened his eyes.
"Gods!? I don't know if there are any. Maybe even if there are, I think they are too lazy to care about the affairs of the human world. Therefore, in my eyes, the so-called land gods are just magic sticks."
"Demons and ghosts? They are everywhere. Where are they? It's in your hearts!"
Zhao Mengqi looked around at the officials with different expressions, his eyes indifferent.
"Confucius said, respect ghosts and gods and stay away from them. You are all disciples of saints, but you like to use ghosts and gods to do things. If the saints really knew it, I am afraid that the coffin boards would not be able to hold it down."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the officials all changed, some were shocked, some were angry, and some were ashamed.
However, Zhao Mengqi didn't care at all and continued, "What happened today, by now, I think, no matter the inside or outside, it should be clear that this is completely a hunt for me, Zhao Mengqi."
"Rumors were used to build momentum, unjust cases were reported, hundreds of officials were impeached, and demons were exorcised. It was really layer upon layer and interlocking, forcing me step by step into a trap of despair."
"But, I don't know if you have ever heard of a saying that a good hunter often appears in the form of prey."
"When you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back into you!"
After hearing these words, all the officials were stunned.
What does King Zhong mean?
"I believe that there are many smart people among you. You should realize that I have known all this for a long time, otherwise I would not have dealt with it."
"Do you find it unbelievable?"
"You are able to stand where you are today mostly because of your own talents, knowledge and hard work. For me, a young boy who can stand above you just by virtue of his background, I actually look down on and disapprove of him in my heart. Convinced, besides, I was still a fool before, right."
"You all use the Three Cardinal Guidelines and Six Disciplines, etiquette and integrity when it is beneficial to you. If it is not good for you, you throw it into the ditch."
"Perhaps, there are still many people who have extravagant hopes in their hearts and are unwilling to admit defeat. After all, there are still thousands of people sleeping and sleeping. That is my biggest sin. Although I cannot prove that the so-called evil dragon is me, I can't prove it either. I'm not."
"It's a pity that I have to disappoint you. The reason why I talk so much nonsense here is because I am waiting. Now, you should also wash your neck and wait. What I am waiting for has already arrived."
Listening to Zhao Mengqi's words, many officials were shocked and confused, especially the core masterminds, who were panic-stricken and at a loss.
Zhao Mengqi glanced around and found that at this time, no one had taken the initiative to confess. Did they forget? Or don't you realize the seriousness of the matter?
Perhaps their confidence lies in the ancestral precept of the Song Dynasty, which is not to kill scholar-bureaucrats.
At this moment, a fast horse came running from the imperial street passage.
"My lord, I would like to remind the Imperial City Secretary Gu Qing that there is something urgent!"
Gu Qing got off his horse, threw his saber to the guard outside the court area, and walked in quickly.
At this time, he didn't even change his clothes. He was still covered in blood. He only took off half of the bronze face and wiped his face.
"Stop! You must not lose etiquette before the emperor!" The imperial censor in the palace shouted.
"Shut up!" Zhao Mengqi also stopped shouting and glared coldly at the trusted imperial censor, "Obviously, rushing to the palace with blood-stained shirts must be related to important matters for the country!"
Then he turned to look at the throne and shouted, "Father, can I have my son handle this matter?"
"Correct!" Zhao Yun waved his hand.
Seeing Gu Qing walk in, all the officials realized that this should be what King Zhong was waiting for. Judging from the blood all over his body, it was not a small matter.
Before and after Zhao Mengqi's death, Gu Qing reported, "A major treason case occurred at Bao'en Temple in Wansongling. The first culprit was Juezhen, who not only created the false image of the so-called evil dragon disaster, but also spread it widely, misleading the public with monstrous words and slandering the loyal king, and also instigated Thousands of believers were plotting evil, and were detected by the Imperial City Division. After breaking through the Baoen Temple, thirteen sets of armor, fifteen strong bows, and three powerful crossbows were seized on the spot. Moreover, judging from various evidences searched, it was initially It is determined that Jue is really a spy from the Northern Kingdom. It is reported that there are many of his accomplices in the city. Please allow your highness to allow our company to investigate and arrest him!"
The ministers were in an uproar, and everyone's hearts were filled with turmoil!
At the same time, they were unable to determine whether this case was true or whether King Zhong was fabricated out of thin air. However, they were all sure that King Zhong would use this to set off a major case and send his political opponents into the abyss!
This countermeasure is simply a desperate plan!
Do not kill scholar-bureaucrats, and definitely do not include those who collaborate with the enemy and treason, and those who conspire to cause rebellion!
This loyal king is so cruel!
Do we really want to make this court full of heads and blood? ?
