Yi Xuandong looked at Zhang Beichen and then at Han Mengshu.
At this time, she had concluded in her heart that these two people must have had the same dream as hers, otherwise they would not be so familiar with the imperial mausoleum and would have the corpses incinerated.
She said: "You still owe me your life!"
She was referring to the incident in simulated time and space where she first rescued Zhang Beichen and then died on the battlefield.
Yi Xuandong left.
Zhang Beichen and Han Mengshu have also completed their tasks and are about to return home.
"Zhang Qing, I got a spell from the tomb. I don't understand its meaning. Please study it with Zhang Qing." Han Mengshu said.
"I obey the decree."
…
That night, Zhang Beichen came to where Han Mengshu was staying, preparing to study the so-called mantra.
Han Mengshu had already ordered people to prepare food and wine.
"Is Zhang Qing here?" Han Mengshu put on a white dress. This white dress is somewhat similar to the imperial robe in the simulated time and space. It is graceful and luxurious.
Zhang Beichen and Han Mengshu drank together until they were tipsy. Zhang Beichen asked, "Your Majesty, what kind of spell is it?"
Han Mengshu took out a roll of bamboo slips and handed it to Zhang Beichen for viewing.
Zhang Beichen read it carefully and felt that the spell seemed familiar.
Han Mengshu was also watching, and she suddenly murmured: "Zhang Qing, I seem to be under a curse!"
Zhang Beichen looked up at her and saw that Han Mengshu's skin was red and her eyes were blurry, as if she had taken a drug.
Zhang Beichen himself also felt that his heart was hot and his desire was rising!
Only then did he remember that this incantation was the dual cultivation incantation in Taoist Aunt Lengyue's tomb, wasn't it? There is no doubt about its effectiveness, even Zhang Beichen's current cultivation level in the eighth realm cannot stop it.
"Didn't I tell you not to touch the things in the tomb?" Zhang Beichen said holding his breath.
Han Mengshu showed a pitiful expression and said, "I was just curious for a moment, and I was wrong."
She exhaled like blue, Zhang Beichen grabbed her directly, pressed her on his body, and slapped her on the buttocks, "You did it on purpose!"
"Wow, I won't dare to do it next time!" Han Mengshu exclaimed.
"It's too late!" Zhang Beichen directly picked her up and headed to the room. Since King Han has set a trap for himself, he might as well use it!
A crazy night.
When Han Mengshu woke up the next day, the marks from last night still remained on her fair skin.
The two lingered for a few more days before reluctantly parting ways.
…
Zhang Beichen returned to Qin and informed Ying Yin of what happened in the imperial capital of Dayi.
"So there is such a secret!" Ying Yin said in surprise, "Doesn't that mean that the more intense the war between our countries, the stronger Huang Tian's strength will be!"
"It seems like this!" Zhang Beichen nodded, "He seems to be able to absorb life essence."
"What exactly does he want to do?" Ying Yin frowned slightly, "Next time you simulate, you must find him out!"
She realized that this enemy was more terrifying than other hostile countries!
…
Qi State.
At this time, Qi State was holding a court meeting.
A delicate-looking girl is sitting on the throne. She is over 1.6 meters tall, has a small face, her hair is tied up in a bun, and her body looks delicate and weak. She even speaks in a very low voice: "Please, Prime Minister, preside over Court meeting.”
This is King Qi, Jiang Chan. He is eighteen years old this year and has been on the throne for less than three years.
"Ahem, what do you have to say today?" A middle-aged man asked the ministers. He was Tian Heng, the prime minister of Qi.
The ministers started reporting things one after another, but they were not facing King Qi, but Tian Heng.
Tian Heng is right next to Jiang Chan, and he has his own exclusive seat.
Jiang Chan was silent, watching the ministers report national affairs to Tian Heng, and Tian Heng was good at making opinions and approving all these matters, and no one took him seriously.
"There is no need for disaster relief, and the national treasury is not full. Let the local officials figure out their own solutions and ask the squires to donate a little."
"Can I give up some of the official land? Let's do this. This land will be awarded to Doctor Gao. Doesn't the king have any objection?" Tian Heng rewarded a piece of land belonging to the official office to his trusted ministers and deliberately asked Jiang Chan again.
Jiang Chan said: "What the Prime Minister said makes sense, so just follow what the Prime Minister said."
Tian Heng was very satisfied with her performance and said, "Then give the order."
Jiang Chan could only do as he was told.
The minister surnamed Gao also quickly thanked him: "Thank you so much, Prime Minister, for the reward. I am deeply grateful!"
He thanked Tian Heng, but not King Qi. Few people in the entire court took King Qi seriously.
After going to court, Jiang Chan clenched her fists and cursed in her heart: "Tian Heng, I will kill you sooner or later!"
In Qi State, it is not she who is really in power, but the Tian family!
The head of the Tian family is Prime Minister Tian Heng. Tian Heng's younger brother Tian E was the general of Qi.
The two brothers, one civil and one military, controlled the political power of Qi!
And she, the King of Qi, is just a puppet sitting on the throne and cannot decide anything at all!
Jiang Chan returned to his palace, looked at his father's portrait in the study, and couldn't help but sigh: "Father, father, the country of Qi has been defeated in your hands! If this continues, I won't even be able to keep the position of king. I'm afraid there will be a chance. Worry for your life!"
Jiang Chan's father, the previous King of Qi, was recognized as a faint king.
After he took office, he was greedy for pleasure and ignored government affairs. All major government affairs are handed over to the ministers, and the most effective among them are naturally the ministers of the Tian family.
For his own enjoyment, he kept squeezing the nobles and common people, causing anger and resentment among the officials.
Tian Heng took the opportunity to take control of the power. When he took office as the King of Qi and made various foolish decisions, Tian Heng did not become a treacherous minister. On the contrary, he presided over reforms and reformed the administration of officials. The people suffered a disaster, and the monarch could not provide money or food for disaster relief. He sold the Tian family's land to the people for disaster relief, and actively promoted talented people.
Such a move made his reputation great.
In Qi State, both the officials and the people were full of praise when mentioning Tian Heng, but when mentioning the previous king, they were full of curses!
Tian Heng's prestige far surpassed that of the previous King of Qi.
After the previous King Qi died of illness, his daughter Jiang Chan inherited the throne.
However, at this time, King Qi had lost his real power. As the King of Qi, Jiang Chan can only be a decoration on the throne!
She knew very well that she would either be forced to surrender to Tian Heng or be killed so that Tian Heng could support a more obedient monarch.
Fortunately, two years ago, a game called "Emperor Simulator" suddenly appeared, allowing her to simulate governing and have the opportunity to try and make mistakes.
In many simulations, she was rarely able to regain power from the Tian brothers.
Most of the time, she was killed or exiled by the Tian brothers and lost her throne.
Thinking of this, Jiang Chan couldn't help but envy the other queens.
Just like the King of Qin, two years ago, the Qin State was almost destroyed, but Ying Yin relied on imitation to obtain famous ministers, and the Qin State turned the crisis around!
And the Yan State, ranked last among the Qi States in terms of strength, actually achieved the unification of the world in the simulation, and even achieved the achievement of all nations coming to court!
In comparison, Qi's military strength is second only to Chu and Wei. Logically speaking, it should be easy to unify the world.
But the fact is that until now, she is still worried about how to regain power from the Tian brothers.
"Zhang Beichen, can he help me turn the situation around?" Jiang Chan thought of that man.
He was able to help the queen become emperor in several countries' difficult situations. What would happen if he came to Qi?
While Jiang Chan was thinking, a prompt sounded in her ear.
[The emperor simulator has finished cooling down and the simulation can be started again. 】
"Turn on!" This time, Jiang Chan directly chose to turn on the simulation.
She was the first to enter the simulated time and space. Before the other queens could react, Jiang Chan took out the props obtained in the previous simulation, the golden famous minister selection card.
In front of Jiang Chan, a series of golden and famous officials appeared.
She quickly chose one of Zhang Beichen's skins [a famous prime minister: Zhang Beichen].
[Zhang Beichen came to Qi State, he is valued by you, you will appoint him:]
[Choice 1: Appoint him as the Right Prime Minister and compete with Tian Heng. 】
[Option 2: Appoint him as a general and compete with Tian Evil for military power. 】
[Option 3: Appoint him as an internal official and stay in the palace. 】
[Choice 4: Give him to Tian Heng to serve. 】
Jiang Chan thought about how he could make good use of Zhang Beichen's card.
"Zhang Beichen is very capable, as proven by so many simulations, so let him directly serve as the right prime minister and compete with Tian Heng!"
[You planned to appoint Zhang Beichen as the Right Chancellor of Qi. This proposal was rejected by Prime Minister Tian Heng. He publicly refuted you in the court, and your majesty as a monarch was further reduced. Zhang Beichen was hated by Tian Heng because of this, and he was not allowed to serve as an official in the court. 】
…
Zhang Beichen had just entered the simulation and found that he was rejected as an official and lived on the streets of Qi State.
"What's going on? I'm going to be a beggar in Qi State this time?" Zhang Beichen was walking on the streets of Qi State, still a little confused.
It's not like he has never been a beggar. The first time he simulated being a beggar was in the Qin State. Then he chose to join the officials and became a retainer. Later, he was reused by the King of Qin.
Zhang Beichen decided to do it again.
[You found out the addresses of several ministers and went to visit them, hoping to become their disciples. Knowing that you were Zhang Beichen, the ministers kicked you out of the house one after another. 】
[Someone found you, claiming to be the minister of King Qi, and picked you up secretly. 】
Zhang Beichen finally arrived at the Qi Palace, but he did not come as a courtier, but entered disguised as a servant.
Zhang Beichen finally met King Qi.
In front of him was a girl who looked very delicate in appearance and temperament. She stood there as if being bullied would make her cry.
Among the seven queens, King Yan is also relatively petite, but King Yan is delicate and savage, not delicate!
If you anger King Yan, she will definitely give you a knife without hesitation!
But Qi Wang Jiang Chan seems to be the kind of person who won't resist no matter how much he bullies her.
"The common people pay homage to King Qi!" Zhang Beichen shouted.
He recalled the many simulations of King Qi's situation, and it seemed that he had only seen Jiang Chan a handful of times. In most cases, the King of Qi is either Tian Heng or Tian E.
It can be seen that the situation of King Qi is worrying!
"Zhang Beichen, I have wronged you." Jiang Chan's voice was also very soft. She said sheepishly: "I originally wanted to appoint you as your right minister, but the prime minister disagreed, and I had nothing to do."
Zhang Beichen thought to himself that the status of King Qi was lower than he thought.
"Zhang Beichen, for the time being, you can remain anonymous in the palace and be my attendant." King Qi ordered.
"I obey the order." Zhang Beichen could only stay and figure out the situation.
[You change your name to Zhang Sheng, become the attendant of the King of Qi, and secretly inquire about the situation of the State of Qi. 】
A few months later, Zhang Beichen had a rough idea of the situation in Qi.
"This King Qi has absolutely no power in his hands!" Zhang Beichen complained.
Tian Heng alone has the final say on almost all major affairs of the government; all major military affairs are handled by Tian E.
If King Qi wants to make a comeback, he must kill both of them.
Usually Zhang Beichen's idea is to support another force in the court to compete with them.
However, this is not feasible at all in Qi State, because all ministers with some real power in the court are Tian Heng's cronies and descendants of the Tian family!
Winning over nobles? Not to mention, Tian Heng was very good at winning people's hearts. Not to mention the local nobles, even some people in the public office turned to Tian Heng and ignored King Qi.
"It doesn't seem possible to start with the people!" Zhang Beichen found out that Tian Heng was very good to the people. In the minds of the people, he was a virtuous minister, and even the people were eager for Tian Heng to ascend the throne.
From the outside, Tian Heng's reforms, concessions to benefit the people, wooing the nobles, etc. do look like a wise minister.
Install the latest version. 】
But the actual situation is that he puts his name on anything that is beneficial to him, such as tax exemptions and relief for disaster victims.
Anything that is not beneficial to oneself will be done in the name of King Qi, such as collecting labor and building palaces.
In this way, all the bad reputation will be transferred to King Qi, and the good reputation will be kept by himself. Naturally, his virtuous reputation will spread far and wide.
"Politically, King Qi doesn't have the strength to compete with Tian Heng. From a military perspective, he doesn't have the strength. King Qi can't even find a few available people." Zhang Beichen thought hard and felt that in this situation, Yan Qingwu might be the best choice. The strategy would be better, that is assassination!
If Tian Heng and Tian E could be assassinated, King Qi would still have a chance to control the situation.
[You proposed to the King of Qi to assassinate Tian Heng and Tian E. The King of Qi agreed to your proposal and asked you to take on this responsibility. 】
Zhang Beichen immediately began to prepare an assassination plan.
He inquired and found out that Tian Heng, like An Guojun of Yan State, liked to keep followers very much!
Tian Heng also has three thousand followers and is proficient in various skills.
[You dress up and visit the Tian family, hoping to become a guest. 】
[After you showed off your knowledge, you successfully blended into the Tian family and became Tian Heng’s disciple. 】
[You start looking for opportunities to assassinate Tian Heng. But you found that Tian Heng was heavily guarded and you couldn't get close to Tian Heng. 】
[You have stayed in Tianfu for a year, but still failed to find a chance, and the assassination plan failed. 】
Zhang Beichen had no time to wait any longer, because the other queens in the simulated time and space were seizing the time to develop. If they had been lying in wait for ten or eight years, King Qi would have been replaced by Tian Heng by then.
"If assassination doesn't work, then just find an opportunity to launch a mutiny and kill them all!" Zhang Beichen suggested to Jiang Chan.
"I have tried before, but they all failed." Jiang Chan also tried it herself. "The guards in this palace are all loyal to the Tian family. Even many of my slaves have been bribed by the Tian family. .”
