Uncle Meng of Dashang was attacked, which was a big deal, but fortunately, a member of the legendary Yuxu Palace passed by Chaoge, and Uncle Meng, who was almost killed in the attack, saved his life.
There are many people who are angry, and there are also many people who are secretly sorry.
Nowadays, the farming work is still in full swing. Every day, people see Meng Bo, who was just attacked, still insisting on working in the fields. Everyone is moved to tears, and the entire working atmosphere becomes more enthusiastic.
Thinking back to yesterday's scene, Meng Chang was filled with fear. At that time, he didn't know if he could save himself in this way. However, judging from the results, Yuanshi Tianzun had no intention of killing him. Instead, he emphasized it in the last sentence, Do what you have to do.
Afterwards, Meng Chang had an elixir with a strange fragrance and a bottle of Yuxu wine in his arms. Only then did Meng Chang put down the heavy weight in his heart and breathed a sigh of relief.
There are only two things that Yuanshi Tianzun cares about. The most urgent thing is to deal with the matter of the list of gods. This is something that he should not know at all, so he dare not mention it. The second thing is the dispute over the religious line.
For those cultivators who play with religious power, human affairs are not important to them, but faith and doctrine are fundamental and the foundation of their respective saints. This matter was long before the reform, Meng Changli argued against all opinions. Wu Cheng had already thought of this section when he asked him to promote the Three Yin and Nine Scholars.
And as he said, according to the rules of this world, there is no complete equality of all living beings. Whether it is religion or the court, a group of managers are required to dedicate themselves and assume a part of the management and adjustment role. The human heart is complicated. There is no perfect system or doctrine. No matter how good the system is, it depends on how the people who implement it implement it.
Wang Anshi's reform is the best example. You can't say that his reform is not good enough. If it can be realized, it is also a road to prosperity. It's just that Mr. Wang misjudged one thing, and that is the complicated human heart.
In short, the innovation is gradually turning yellow, and finally it is about to begin to sharpen the knife in this backward and bloody and barbaric country.
However, it was said that in Chaoge City, the mighty army embarked on the journey north again just after the winter last year. Meng Chang was quite resistant to hearing that Taishi supported Chonghou against the Rong tribe.
He, the majestic lord of Meng Di, kept constant correspondence with Meng Di on weekdays, but he had never heard of any unusual movements in the Rong clan, nor had Chonghou Hu asked Chaoge for help. Everything started from A few words from the Great Witch Festival.
There is a Seven Killing Star shining brightly in the north, and there may be something strange happening in Liaodong.
Therefore, when the great wizard opened his mouth, the great master Shang had to run away and break his legs. The ninety-year-old man had to travel a long distance and lead an army of 100,000 to northern Xinjiang. It was really embarrassing.
The military order had been issued, and after Mengchang expressed his doubts to the king, the king also asked him to stay out of the matter with an inscrutable look.
Mengchang roughly guessed some of the reasons, and returned to the fields helplessly, quietly waiting for the autumn harvest that would make the world famous.
At the same time, Zhang Zichen, the official in charge of etiquette and music in Chaoge City, and Fei Zhong, a minister in the inner court, also took the order to the king and left for Xiqi lightly.
Time flies by like a fleeting moment. In the blink of an eye, the autumn harvest is approaching, and Zhang Zichen and Fei Zhong finally arrived at Xiqi, the capital of the Western Zhou Dynasty!
Xiqi had already received the news when the king's envoy arrived in the Zhou Kingdom. When the king's envoy arrived thirty miles away from the east gate of Xiqi City, Boyikao took San Yisheng, Hong Yao, Tai Dian held a banquet and wine in advance to welcome Wang Ming's arrival.
"Dr. Zichen and Dr. Fei Zhong, it's really hard to come all the way. The visit of these two wise men has made Xiqi's flowers shine brightly. Fine wines have been specially prepared to welcome you and wash away the dust."
It has to be said that Xiqi's attitude was indeed at the lowest level, and the standard of greeting was even more generous. The third of Xiqi's four important ministers had already arrived, and the heir of Zhou Kingdom was greeting him thirty miles away, which made Dr. Zichen a little flattered.
But Fei Zhong choked out and said: "Doctor Zichen is worthy of your title. How dare Fei Zhong, a mere imperial minister, be called a doctor? It seems that the Western Zhou Dynasty has a counter-intention and has a habit of overstepping in his bones." .”
Tai Dian immediately became furious. He wished he could take off the sword in his hand and retaliate to this treacherous and treacherous man. If Xiqi hadn't been severely damaged after being robbed by the dog soldiers, he would not have been willing to suffer this evil attitude along with the eldest son.
Boyikao, who was calm and composed, was not angry at all, but said more respectfully: "Doctor Fei Zhong had a very pleasant chat with my father in Chaoge four years ago. After returning to Xiqi, my father was full of praise for you and praised you. With the status of a high-ranking official, he will definitely be a great merchant and important minister in the future. It was also because of your persuasion that I, Xiqi, saw through Quan Rong's tricks in advance. Not only did I defend Xiqi City, my father also plowed the grasslands and cleared holes. You killed four big tribes and more than thirty other tribes, and expanded 400 miles of territory for our great merchants in one fell swoop. This is all your credit, Dr. Fei Zhong."
Fei Zhong was at a loss for words. What they said was right. At least it was him who was ordered by the king to persuade Xibohou to attack the Quanrong. However, this call turned a defeat into a great victory. It was a shame that they had the nerve to say it.
Boyikao's sharp-tongued appearance made Fei Zhong feel a little uncomfortable. Wasn't it rumored that this eldest son was a pedantic and benevolent person? This skill of grabbing the upper hand and using righteousness to hide one's face is not much worse than him and You Hun.
Fei Zhong remained silent, and Zhang Zichen, as the chief envoy, had no interest in making things difficult. On the surface, he, Zhang Zichen, was the chief envoy, but Xiqi and everyone in the mission knew that the real target of the confrontation had to be Fei Zhong , After all, the inner court ministers are the closest to the king's confidants.
The mission was respectfully welcomed back to Xiqi by Boyikao and others. When they entered the city, they could still see the dark red bloodstains on the city wall that had not been completely washed away by the rain, and there was still a faint pungent smell of kerosene and blood in the air. Fei Zhong could also feel the brutality of the battle to defend the city of Xiqi last year from these clues of the fishy smell.
Returning to the Marquis Mansion, Boyikao welcomed Zhang Zichen and Fei Zhong to the main seat, and then happily led the Xiqi ministers to respectfully address Dashang Wannian to His Highness.
This series of moves made Zhang Zichen very embarrassed. He couldn't take out the Wang Ming in his arms. He was obviously affected by it. Thinking about the content of the Wang Ming, he felt a little red and didn't know how to read it out.
Fei Zhong frowned, feeling dissatisfied with his commander's performance. He directly said to the Xiqi ministers below with a smile on his face.
"We, Dashang, and the Western Zhou Dynasty have always been closely related by marriage. I wonder where Mrs. Taisi is?"
Taisi, the sister of Emperor Yi, the official wife of Xibohou Jichang, and the mistress of the Western Zhou Dynasty. Speaking of which, Boyikao and Ji Fa are both sons of Taisi. Regardless of their status in the Western Zhou Dynasty, they can also be regarded as descendants of the royal family in Dashang. .
Wen Ding imprisoned Ji Li. After Emperor Yi succeeded to the throne, in order to deal with the rebellion of Jingchu and Dongyi, he betrothed his sister to Ji Chang. No matter how the descendants fought for the world, this was essentially a marriage between Shang and Zhou. fight.
"My mother, I feel cold and can't see the wind, so I can't see you. I hope the envoy will understand."
"Don't dare, don't dare. Madam is the royal aunt, and also Fei Zhong's aunt. Fei Zhong feels sorry for his aunt before it's too late, so how dare he blame her so easily!"
"It's just, young master! We are a family. We should support each other and love each other. Why do you want to betray Dashang and betray your blood relatives?"
Hearing this, everyone in the inner hall was in an uproar, and Tai Dian even cursed angrily: "Little Fei Zhong, I and the young master have been standing thirty miles away for half a day to welcome you, and you actually made something out of nothing to frame my family. Eldest Young Master, who are you messing around with and not talking about blood ties?"
Boyikao was displeased and glanced at San Yisheng and Hong Yao. The two of them agreed and immediately pulled Tai Dian back, just holding the hand and showing no intention of blocking the cursed mouth.
"Doctor Fei Zhong, why do you say this? Boyikao has always been filial to his mother, but when my father is away, he even made his own decisions during the spring festival and added two adult sacrifices to congratulate the king. How can he be so treasonous?"
"Master, don't be sophistical. Fei asked you, where is Su Daji?"
Hearing this name, the ministers of the Western Zhou Dynasty stopped making trouble, and the important ministers of the "Three Friends" all sighed.
It's not that we haven't tried to persuade him, but the young master is still a little kind and a little greedy for that woman's beauty.
It was just a bit of luck in their hearts, thinking that Dashang might not pursue the case. Now that the matter has failed, the king sent envoys to come to hold him accountable. They were helpless and could only look at the young master Boyikao nervously.
Xiqi can no longer fight. Although the military strength has not been excessively reduced, the food and grass are already insufficient. I heard that this year's Chaoge is about to have a grand harvest under the care of Uncle Meng. Comparing the two, one is in While one is rising, one is retreating. One is declining, the other is growing, and the state of Zhou is in danger.
Boyikao smiled sarcastically, lowered his head and whispered: "Kao, I don't know what the envoy is talking about."
Fei Zhong burst out laughing. After all, he was still young and could not escape the corruption of Wenrou Township. A person who was so wise before now seemed to be out of his wits and said such ridiculous words.
"What? Young Master, do you think that Dr. Zichen and I came all the way here to deliberately accuse you? Or do you think that the king is wronging you?"
"Sons of foreign ministers, don't dare!"
"It's just that Kao has something to say. Su Hu's rebellion has nothing to do with Su Daji. She is just a weak woman who doesn't know anything. Now that Su Hu has been captured and brought back to Chaoge, I still hope that your envoy will intercede for my wife and your Majesty. Don't blame an insignificant woman."
Fei Zhong frowned, and the smile on his face gradually became heavy. He looked at Boyikao with fierce eyes: "My wife? What did the young master just say? Did you call the daughter of the guilty minister my wife?"
"Bo Yi Kao, you are so brave. After knowing clearly that it was rebellion, not only did you not hand over Chaoge, you also dared to accept her as your concubine?"
After Zhang Zichen, who was sitting in the chair next to him, heard about this, he looked at Boyikao with great interest. It's really interesting that this is the heir of the Western Zhou Dynasty, and he can actually do such a thing of loving beauty but not his country. Really It’s interesting. When he returned to Chaoge, he was determined to tell the king about this matter. If such a lustful person succeeded to the throne in the Western Zhou Dynasty, what did the merchant have to worry about? This is a great thing.
Fei Zhong was also very angry. He was also thinking about whether he could take the living Daji back to Chaoge. What if the king saw the beauty and didn't kill her? However, Su Daji has already been taken into Boyikao's inner palace. A perfect man can still be saved. A broken man and the identity of the guilty minister's daughter, even if he has the courage, he would not dare to sacrifice his daughter, otherwise Su Daji If he doesn't die, he will have to be beaten to death directly by the Grand Master.
"Okay, if you are really good at it, then Fei won't waste any time talking to you. Doctor Zichen, isn't it time to declare the king's order?"
Zhang Zichen stood up happily and read aloud: "The Ji of Shang Tang, the fate of Xuanniao, the king of the great Shang said: Su Hu, the Su family, has committed a crime of treason against the Shang Dynasty, which will never be forgiven. On the day of the Autumn Festival of the Zhou Dynasty, Bo Bo Yi Kao has brought Su Daji’s head to the merchant for an audience. Now it is announced that the king has ordered you to do so~ Your Majesty!!”
"Now that this matter has been announced, we won't disturb you too much. The Autumn Festival is coming soon, so we will leave first!"
King Chao Ge retreated, and all the ministers gathered around him. Looking at Boyikao, who was standing there with his head lowered and silent, San Yisheng advised him.
"My lord, Uncle Meng, whom you admire, once said that greed is lust, and lust is a great punishment. For a king..."
"That's enough, Kao knows. Please step aside for now. Kao wants to be alone for a while."
Others thought that he was coveting Su Daji's beauty. Maybe there was a point. He and Daji had known each other since they were children. At that time, Su Hu was on good terms with the Western Zhou Dynasty. Not long after Daji was born, Ji Chang sent people to Jizhou to help Boyi. Kao made an engagement with Su Daji.
For Ji Chang and the ministers of the Western Zhou Dynasty, Jizhou was stuck on the main road after leaving Jiameng Pass in the Western Zhou Dynasty. With the help of this alliance, it would be an excellent thing whether it was to defend the city or annex northern Xinjiang in the future.
But it happened that he and Daji had more than just a political marriage. The two had often exchanged letters since they were young. It could be said that they were in love with each other. Even if there was no engagement, the two were thousands of miles apart, sending letters to each other. lifelong.
If he had to use one word to describe his feelings at this time, maybe it would be love.
Not being able to eat or drink, there will be sweet memories, but also a strange feeling that makes people feel heartbroken, a feeling that should not appear in a king.
At this moment, Shen Gongbao flew down from the clouds with a Taoist priest and a man dressed as a warrior. As soon as he entered the door, he saw the sad Boyikao and couldn't help but asked in surprise.
"Sir, I heard that Chao Ge is here, but what's the important matter?"
Boyikao reluctantly showed a bitter smile and told the anguish in his heart to this powerful national master.
"Young Master, I shouldn't talk too much. It's just that I have said before that I want to prosper the Zhou Dynasty in the western border. The four Ming kings of our Zhou Dynasty lived at night and ate at night, and worked hard to govern to achieve today's situation. I have no intention of admonishing you, no matter what you do. I will help you make the decision."
Boyikao sighed deeply. It was unwise to disobey the great merchants. Perhaps Emperor Xin lacked a suitable reason and could launch a thunderous offensive against the Western Zhou Dynasty at any time. Boyikao did not dare to gamble.
After a long silence, the heir to the Zhou Kingdom pulled out his long sword and walked towards the inner palace without stopping in three steps.
Shen Gongbao also had a complicated expression and murmured to himself: "My lord, my lord, how can we have both in this world? You are the one who will eventually become the leader of the country. If you abandon your home and country for a woman, who else will be willing to follow you?" ?”
"Huh? Fellow Taoist Du'e, where is your disciple Zheng Lun? He was still here just now!"
It turned out that the people who followed Shen Gongbao were none other than Du'e Zhenren, a monk at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, and his disciple Zheng Lun. However, Zheng Lun, who had been waiting nearby, had disappeared at this moment.
"No, go to the inner palace quickly. Zheng Lun was once a subordinate of Su Hu."
Zheng Lun's line has been buried for a long time, even longer than the three Yin and Nine people in the previous chapter. All the casual details will be encountered unexpectedly in the future. There are many buried lines and easter eggs in the early stage. Later, the plot unfolds, and the context is It's all tied together.
(End of chapter)
