In the silent court, no one dared to respond to the emperor's words and lead troops to reclaim Hebei Road?
Hundreds of thousands of You army were destroyed in Yu State. Was it caused by this group of people? Everyone knows that Li Pingyuan was responsible for the attack. Now that he is grabbing food from the tiger's mouth, can he conquer it with a large army?
Is it because the blade in Li Pingyuan's hand is not sharp enough? I still feel that my life is too tough, and I am worried that I will not have any achievements in the underworld.
"It seems that no one is willing." The emperor chuckled. Both Qingliu and non-Qingliu people kept silent. It was really sad.
"There are many civil and military officials in the dynasty, but no one is willing to personally lead an army to recover Hebei Road?" King Yu pretended to be angry, but he couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness in his heart.
Are they really hyenas? They rush towards us when they smell blood and run away immediately when they see danger. Are these people the ones running their own country?
I knew this early, but I still feel sad that I shouldn’t have any expectations for these people.
His repeated questions still failed to alarm these ministers. Of course, no shameless ministers stood up and said that Hebei Province became a country.
"Prime Minister Yang, Prime Minister Zhang, what do you think?" King Yu asked the two prime ministers.
Yang Xiang stood up first and replied to King Yu: "At present, the national treasury is empty and the soldiers are weak. It will be detrimental to the country to start a war rashly. It is better to rest for a few years before making further calculations."
"I believe that Hebei Dao was originally the price of inviting Cheng Guo to take action. If he rashly recovers it, it will create a gap for Yu Cheng and make Zhuang Yushi, who facilitated this matter, bear the name of injustice. This needs to be carefully considered." Zhang Xiang was a little more cunning. , passing the blame to Zhuang Xun.
Anyway, both of them have made it clear that if they don't come back, then they don't want to.
"That's it, that's it, that's it." King Yu just asked the two of them to express their opinions, and the topic was already ended.
The court meeting should have ended like this. Zhuang Xun protected the fruits of victory and repelled these evil wolves.
"Jiannan Road is so dangerous. It is better to let Yushi Zhuang exchange with other mature and prudent ministers and use the Imperial Guard to clear out the banditry in Jiannan." Really unwilling to get a little advantage, Chang Wensu, the left minister of household affairs, suggested.
His position is the one that Zhuang Xun was blocked from sitting in. He is also a Qingliu person. In this situation, he wants to express himself.
"Thank you for your understanding, Sir. Xun is willing to make an exchange. After all, facing the pressure of Youguo to invade at any time, Mrs. Jiang has already thought of evacuating when her support is not reciprocated. Why don't you and I switch? Sir, please turn the tide." Zhuang Xun It's very refreshing to take the initiative to give up on ordinary books.
"I am not good at military affairs." After hearing Zhuang Xun's first words, the newly appointed left minister of the household department was happy at first. After all, Jiedu Jiannan and horse racing and enclosure would be of great benefit. But after hearing the following, the whole People's faces turned black.
Turn the tide, how can you turn the tide?
Even if Mrs. Jiang's support is withdrawn, who can protect herself when the Youguo army invades? Since she is not Li Pingyuan's son-in-law, the Youguo people take Li Pingyuan's thoughts into consideration.
Damn it, the loop is closed. Only Zhuang Xun can really control Jiannan Road now. He has the support of a big businessman and his father-in-law has a great background, which can frighten Youguo.
"Zhuang Qing, you are already a second-rank official. You have to change with a second-rank official. I don't know which minister is willing to change with Zhuang Qing." King Yu spoke up to end Chang Shu's embarrassment. Of course, he was not giving He came to the rescue just to prevent others from getting off the stage.
No one could be so crazy as to give up the position of minister and become the chief of a ruined place. Everyone pretended not to hear what King Yu said.
"Is there no one willing to help me eliminate banditry?" the emperor asked knowingly.
"I am willing, but the bandits are cunning. Jiannan is in decline at this time, so it will take more time." Zhuang Xun stood up and said proactively.
It’s not that I won’t suppress the bandits, it’s that they are too cunning and will take a lot of time.
"Sure enough, at this critical moment, Zhuang Qing is still young and promising, and is willing to accept this heavy responsibility." King Yu said with emotion, and the yin and yang in his words contained everyone.
"When you do things within your responsibilities and receive the grace of being promoted by the Holy One, you must do your best to repay them." Zhuang Xunqian said.
"Governing Jiannan is difficult, what else does Zhuang Qing ask for?" King Yu nodded happily and then said Shi En.
The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were dumbfounded. Are you so partial to me? Zhuang Xun's words in the court were actually very treasonous, and the emperor was still so partial, which made all his ministers anxious.
"I have announced that I will lead Jiannan Road on my behalf. In order to ensure the return of the people and restart the people's livelihood plan, I have temporarily recruited scholars and talents as county governors to govern various places and resume production. At present, these people are all white, but We have made great contributions in guarding the borders and governing the territory. Since the Ministry of Civil Affairs cannot send any colleagues, please ask Your Majesty to recruit meritorious scholars and give them names so that the people will accept them." Zhuang Xun's words were even more outrageous. Anyway, the officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs are now gnashing their teeth. Rotten.
But in this atmosphere, no one can object anymore. The objection is that you should go to Jiannan Road?
They have the ability to enclose and occupy land, but they have no ability to resist the Youjun. They just want to eat meat and don't want to be beaten. Are the officials present above the third rank, who have families and businesses, and want to open up wasteland in Jiannan Road? Do you want to play so big?
And how could King Yu agree to such an excessive request? You just appointed officials secretly, but you still want to put it on the table, and you also want the emperor to agree to you. The emperor is not a fool, allowing you to separate the empire so easily.
"That's right. Special treatment will be given under special circumstances. You can go back and submit the list to the officials." King Yu agreed readily without any hesitation.
This immediately stunned the others. You don’t care about such an excessive request? Do you want Jiannan to become an independent kingdom for Zhuang Xun? He is really your dear son.
"Your Majesty, these have not passed the imperial examination and have not been recommended by counties or counties. Please wait for more time to examine them." Lu Zejun, the minister of Dali Temple, spoke out to dissuade him. He had no choice but to speak out.
Once this step has been taken, the court officials will really be unable to interfere in the affairs of Jiannan Road. After all, they have a complete team and nothing is missing. What reason do you have to ask for interference in counties under other people's rule.
So what everyone is thinking is, when we find a way to obtain Jiannan, how can you intervene if you have sealed the official position?
King Yu is a traitor, but Tian doesn't feel bad. Having a goal allows him to be less frightened by thunder. He is already prepared to imitate the ancient kings, but he can't care about this, and he is even happy to see the results.
"What else is there to investigate? Can we not escape under the pressure of the bandits, stabilize the people, have their virtues tested, do not reward them with fame and wealth, and have a brain drain. Is there anyone who will help Zhuang Qing manage Jiannan Road? You are not willing to go. No, Lu Qing, are you willing to go?" King Yu said bluntly.
"The veteran is willing to assist Zhuang Jiedu, but the veteran has reached the age of begging for bones and may not be able to fulfill such an important trust." Lu Zejun said hurriedly.
"There is no one to go to in the court, but there is no reward for those who do the work. How can it make sense." He sneered and ignored him.
A court meeting ended like this, with a large number of officials beating their chests and beating their chests. It was clear that they had nothing to do with the land, but they seemed to have lost countless things and were dejected.
Zhuang Xun wanted to leave after the meeting, but the eunuch stopped him and took him to the back hall.
He saw the Taoist priest with a gray beard, vaguely familiar.
"Long time no see, Jiedu." The Imperial Master said hello first.
"Who is the Taoist Priest?" Zhuang Xun could no longer remember him.
"Old Taoist Getan, the national preceptor of Yu State, made a fortune for Jiedu last year." The national preceptor said with a smile on his face, his eyes were gentle, he looked at Zhuang Xun, and nodded.
Zhuang Xun was in a trance, and the memory of the Taoist priest who persuaded him to stay in Yindu last year suddenly appeared on his face.
"Old immortal, it turns out it's you, you are the national master, I'm sorry." Zhuang Xun bowed his hands and said. This was the first time Zhuang Xun formally met Ge Tan.
The Imperial Master has not stood in front of the stage for a long time, and has even been hidden behind the scenes for many years. His reputation is not obvious, Zhuang Xun does not know his importance, and Si Qinmi probably does not understand him well either.
"Jiedu doesn't need to be polite. Please sit down. Your Majesty's summons will come soon." The Imperial Master invited Zhuang Xun to sit down and said.
"This doesn't look like a treat. Does your Majesty ask for something?" Zhuang Xun said doubtfully, his heart filled with doubts.
The words spoken in the court today were extremely rebellious. They were also instructed by King Yu, who asked him to say that he would help him keep two positions and focus on embarrassing all the officials.
That's why he said that there are many bandits in Jiannan. He originally planned to be soft and agree, so that they could actually see the banditry in Jiannan.
There was also the issue of official establishment, which was also requested by King Yu on his own initiative. Although it solved a problem caused by the interference of imperial officials, he did not feel it was urgent. Making such a request seemed to be ignorant and ambitious.
He even doubted whether King Yu was fishing. He might not be the bait, but the fish being caught, so now he felt like he was walking on thin ice, since he had already bitten the bait anyway.
He was afraid that a few guards would sneak out, take down this traitorous person, and convict him based on his speech in the court. After all, after what he had just done, saying that he was traitorous seemed to have nothing wrong with him.
Because his image in the court is that of a young Jiedushi who relies on external forces and has a tendency to separatism but cannot speak with high standards.
As for why you are so obedient, it would be disobedient if you didn't behave like this.
"Don't worry about good things, Jiedu. Great good things can help Jiedu rebuild the mountains and rivers, and help the building to collapse." The Imperial Master smiled, looking very kind, and Zhuang Xun was comforted by this.
"To rebuild the mountains and rivers, do you want to provide any support to Jiannan Road? It is indeed very difficult. My wife wrote a letter and it turns out that everything is lacking, including people and materials. The most important thing is the lack of food. The people can barely eat, but Basically, I don’t have enough to eat.” Zhuang Xun didn’t think that far, he only thought about his one-third of an acre of land.
"Jiedu really cares about the people." The Imperial Master nodded with satisfaction.
"How can I put it this way? I don't care about the people. I just think they are living a good life and at least they have enough to eat. I don't feel guilty if I eat for my own enjoyment because I am supported by them."
Zhuang Xun shook his head. He knew who he was, and he was not the kind of person with high ideological awareness. For example, the fact that he could enjoy Li Rusi and the others showed that he was not a saint.
He doesn't hide his lust either. At least in the Three Kingdoms of Cheng, Yu, and You, lust is not a moral stain, it can even be said to be a romantic act. After all, it is not exactly ancient China. There was even a period of time in ancient China where this was the case.
However, he is not a one-man thief. He hopes that he can eat meat and others can drink soup. While he enjoys the life of a feudal landlord, the people under his rule can also have enough to eat all day long.
"Jiedu's original intention has not changed." The Imperial Master recalled the conversation with Zhuang Xun and said that at that time, Zhuang Xun was in a meager position and had no one to rely on. This was the case for Zhuang Xun, who had an empty title. Now he has two ministers, as the Jiedushi envoy. Zhuang Xun is still like this.
"What's the original intention, it's just conscience. Anyway, I can't do that kind of behavior that makes the people under my command die or live, and I can still take advantage of them." The Imperial Master seemed to have a sense of affinity, and he said many things involuntarily.
"That's right, that's right, you have the image of a benevolent king." After hearing this, the Imperial Master praised him.
"Master, please don't talk nonsense." Zhuang Xun raised his head warily and looked around. No one was there. The eunuchs and maids were all far away. Then he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Don't worry, they didn't hear it, and you will understand Jiedu very soon." The Imperial Master smiled and looked at Zhuang Xun's childish face. He was two years younger than the emperor's youngest son, but he didn't expect that the emperor He was the one chosen in the end.
"What do you know, Imperial Master..."
"National Preceptor, Your Excellency, I have an invitation from the Holy One." The eunuch said to the two of them after entering the door.
Following the eunuch through the long corridor, he opened the door of a palace, made a gesture of invitation, and stayed where he was.
Zhuang Xun looked at the dark palace and felt eerie and terrifying, and did not dare to move forward. The Imperial Master stepped forward, and Zhuang Xun could only follow and walked into this deep palace.
Walking into the palace, there seemed to be light in the dark palace. Following the imperial master, the light gradually expanded. Looking closer, he saw a huge stone glowing with fluorescence. King Yu was standing beside the stone, with empty eyes and a thin body. Like a clay sculpture.
The lamps were lit, and the candlelight illuminated the palace. It turned out that the surrounding windows were boarded up, so there was no light. The attendants lit the lamps one by one, and then they retreated one after another until they lit the last one. .
"Your Majesty." Zhuang Xun was about to salute when the Imperial Master stopped him.
Zhuang Xun was forced to look at the stone together. After looking at it, he found that it was a whole piece of Shoushan jade. He was a little shocked. How much is such a big Shoushan jade worth?
"Zhuang Qing, Imperial Master... I'm sorry, I was fascinated by it." King Yu was full of apologies, and only then did Zhuang Xun react.
"I see you, Your Majesty." Zhuang Xun responded and added the courtesy.
"Okay, there's no need for you and me to see each other." King Yu helped Zhuang Xun up. Compared with the way he needed to be carried in the main hall, in this room, King Yu's limbs were sound and he was very strong in supporting people.
Zhuang Xun thought for a moment that King Yu was just pretending to ask someone to carry him to the palace. After all, he looked like he was walking steadily and he didn't look like he was seriously ill.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I wonder what your Majesty has to say to me." He couldn't stay in this gloomy and terrifying environment for a moment, and his body felt cold.
"Don't be nervous, calm down and show off the same momentum you just argued with the officials in the court." King Yu said cheerfully.
"I was able to make all the officials speechless just now. It's refreshing. It's refreshing. A group of hyenas. When in danger, each one hides faster than the other. When fighting for an official position, each one jumps higher than the other."
King Yu laughed loudly, and all the officials were speechless, not daring to answer. He was so happy. Today was one of the few times when he laughed happily. He fought with these people, and everyone in the family was killed. But the most refreshing feeling is today.
"It's all according to His Majesty's wishes. I don't dare to be so bold." Zhuang Xun smiled bitterly. This kind of aggression was forced by King Yu. He is more reserved and harms people quietly. How could he tell people in such a big way, If you dare to come, I will kill you.
"You can't be a military governor without some ambition and courage!" King Yu patted Zhuang Xun on the shoulder and encouraged him.
"I don't have any ambitions. Managing Jiannan Road well is my greatest vision." Zhuang Xun was very loyal to King Yu.
"I know. I knew last time you asked me to send officials to help you manage Jiannan Road, but you should still be a little ambitious in the situation you are about to face." King Yu encouraged again.
"I understand." I always feel that King Yu looks weird today. Regardless of his physical condition and attitude, I will agree to it for the time being.
"Why don't you wear the python robe I gave you today?" King Yu didn't answer him, but asked him what he was wearing today.
"Your Majesty Wanwang, forgive me. The clothes given by Your Majesty have been destroyed in the Chengguo Rebellion." He Tan wore it to seek death, but the clothes were ruined.
"If it's ruined, it's ruined. It's no big deal. I've prepared a new one for you. Go and try it on." King Yu stopped Zhuang Xun from pleading guilty and pointed at the box.
"As you command." Zhuang Xun opened the box and saw the twelve-color crown at first sight. He shook his hand and closed the box.
"Your Majesty, the father-in-law may have brought the wrong clothes." Zhuang Xun pressed the box and said.
"You got it right. It should fit your size quite well. It was modified based on the clothes you chose last time. Try it on." King Yu confirmed.
"Your Majesty, there is a Mianfu inside!" Zhuang Xun said with a sad face. He knew what the Mianfu was.
"I know, you give it a try. How many people have thought about it all their lives but never had the chance." King Yu said with a smile. The smile on his haggard face made Zhuang Xun hesitate.
"If His Majesty asks you to wear it, just wear it and show it to him." The Imperial Master agreed.
"No, I don't dare. This is..."
"You can wear it if you are told. It won't harm you. I have something important to tell you when you wear it..." King Yu pretended to be angry.
"No, okay, I overstepped my bounds..." After all, he is a time traveler, and he is not particularly respectful of etiquette.
He slowly put on the crown clothes as if trying on clothes, with moon toads, golden crows, and cloud and dragon patterns on the left and right. King Yu gave on-the-spot guidance on the things he didn't understand, and slowly put the coat on his body.
Don't feel pinched and uncomfortable when wearing it, especially the board above his head, which is really heavy. The beads in front of his eyes are shaking. He can only force himself to stand upright and wait for the trial.
This dress is also very heavy. No wonder the emperor needs help when walking around in this dress. In movies and TV shows, the emperor sways around in his crown robe, as if he can't feel the weight. This can only mean that the crown robe has cut corners.
"The posture of dragon and phoenix, the posture of dragon and phoenix..." King Yu instructed Zhuang Xun to put on the imperial robe and was very satisfied with his work.
"Your Majesty, why is this happening? I am terrified." Zhuang Xun was stuffed with a piece of jade Ruyi in his hand and couldn't help but say.
No matter how you look at it, you feel like there is a big conspiracy waiting for you. No, King Yu wants to go back to Jiannan Road. It's not like he won't give it. There is no need to go around in such a big circle. Just wear this kind of clothes for yourself. What is he trying to do?
"I have decided to entrust the Kingdom of Yu to you, Aiqing." After observing for a long time, King Yu seemed to find his younger self in the mirror.
She was a bit immature. She was a little scared when she wore the imperial robes for the first time. She felt the weight of the clothes, but she still straightened up and accepted the worship of the officials.
Zhuang Xun was a little more uneasy than himself, because in terms of status, they really didn't match.
"Your Majesty, do you want me to assist the government? I am willing. This imperial robe is too scary. Can I take it off?" Zhuang Xun felt that his body was heavy as hell and he wanted to take off the clothes quickly.
"Wear more and let me see what the future emperor of the Yu Kingdom will look like. No, maybe he can't even be called the Yu Kingdom." King Yu said with a smile. His smile was so loving that even Zhuang Xun's heart was beating. Out.
What does this mean? What kind of future emperor of the Yu Kingdom knows that he has imperial blood? Do you know that you are actually plotting to control his family?
Why not take down and behead yourself?
"Are you worried that I don't understand? Please express it clearly..." Zhuang Xun panicked and said that the feelings are probably true.
"Wearing these clothes, from now on you can only kneel on the ground of the Emperor, Heaven and Queen." King Yu helped Zhuang Xun to prevent him from kneeling, and warned him at the same time.
"To put it simply, I am not satisfied with all of my descendants... Zhuang Qing, you are very capable. I am willing to follow the example of the ancient sage kings and make my Zen in you." King Yu took two steps back, and the more he looked, the more delighted he became. explain.
"No, no... I don't have this ability..." Zhuang Xun's heart almost jumped out of his chest. It was too exciting. Even the King Cheng of the Kingdom of Cheng who specially approved the resurrection of debtors hadn't done this yet. On the contrary, Mr. Yu had Done.
"I asked you to wear these clothes today just to dispel your doubts. If this is not a test, please don't worry."
King Yu spoke very frankly, and he himself knew that his ideas were shocking.
"It's not that I have any doubts. I don't have this intention or ability. Please ask your Majesty to choose another talented person. There are many talented people in the kings and clans." Zhuang Xun refused. If I want to do something, I must have a strong army and a strong horse. How dare I take what others give me randomly? Zhuang Xun thought to himself.
"Don't give in three times. Your Majesty sincerely gives the king the position of Jiedu. Looking at the kings and Jiedu, Jiedu is the most virtuous. Most of the children of the clan have been corrupted by life. Some of them are talented, but they are not as capable as Jiedu. ." The Imperial Master said, he seemed to be convincing only because of his immortal demeanor.
"No, I don't understand. Why?" The resurrected one in Chengguo only sent one to himself. Are you already sending one to the country?
"The destiny of the Yu Kingdom has been lost and a new destiny is needed... At present, both your majesty and the old Taoist have taken a fancy to Jiedu. In order to reduce the resistance of the Yu Kingdom to Jiedu, I have specially entrusted you with this instruction today." The national preceptor began to explain the destiny.
Zhuang Xun had told this thing once through King Lunzhuan, and he was quite familiar with it, but it was also the first time he knew that King Yu turned into a demon and cut off the destiny of the Kingdom of Yu. The big stone in front of him had the original demon body of King Yu placed on it. .
The confusing things became clear.
"Xun doesn't understand how he can regain his destiny, and why the two of them like Xun." Zhuang Xun asked the Imperial Master.
"When a new king is killed, he will have destiny. He is an outstanding person. As for why he chose Jiedu, besides Jiedu really has the desire to help the world, it is probably because Jiedu stands behind Chengguo." The Imperial Master said to King Yu analysis.
(End of chapter)
