Three hours later, early in the morning, Pingcheng, Liangyi Hall.
On the square in front of the palace, there were more than two hundred people in casual clothes, some even wearing single clothes, with their chests exposed. If it weren't for the fact that there were more than ten people wearing gorgeous official robes among these people, no one would be able to see them. No one could believe that these vaguely described people were actually important ministers of the Northern Wei Dynasty or above, or leaders of major tribes.
An old man in his seventies with a goatee and snow-white beard and hair, could he be Wang Jian, the Lord of Central China who once suggested the massacre of tens of thousands of Yan army prisoners in Shenhepo? Ever since Tuoba Gui besieged Zhongshan, and the city refused to surrender because of the massacre of prisoners in Hepo, Tuoba Gui was so angry that he spat in Wang Jian's face. This former important minister faded out of the center of power and held a The prince of the county is living at home as a foreigner, but today is the first time he has been summoned to the palace in more than ten years. When the envoy came to the door, he was lying between the breasts of two beautiful concubines. He was enjoying the bliss of the world, so much so that among the people who were brought there, he was also the most embarrassed one. He was only wearing a pair of shorts, and was completely naked. He was shivering in the early morning air.
But no one present had the intention to laugh at Wang Jian. In the past few years, everyone knew that if someone was suddenly summoned to the palace, there would be a 20% to 30% chance that he would not be able to return alive. But this time The special thing is that the summons was so urgent that he didn't even have a chance to say goodbye to himself and his family. Everyone looked serious, looking at the closed doors of the two palaces, and there was still something vaguely clear in their noses. The smell of blood after the killings in this square yesterday, and the pounding heartbeats of himself and those around him could also be clearly heard.
Wang Jian's mouth trembled a little. This was obviously not entirely because it was a bit cold in the morning. He looked at Baba Song, who was dressed in casual Hu robes and stood with his hands behind his hands. He whispered: "Dong Nanping (Baba Song's current title is Duke Nanping). ), Your Majesty called me here today, even me, who has been idle at home for a long time, why?"
Babasong said calmly: "Didn't the messenger who summoned you tell you?"
Wang Jian licked his lips and forced out a smile: "I heard that he is here to witness the duel with Yu Lixi. Do you think this Yu has lost his mind? The hardships and hardships in conquering the world are nothing like your Majesty's. We came here together, and now that we have entered the colorful world of the Central Plains, have we lost our minds and gone crazy to offend His Majesty for a few lowly Han people?"
Cui Hong's voice sounded gently on the side: "Puyang County Duke (Wang Jian's current title), I remember your Majesty once said that after the establishment of the Wei Dynasty, both Han and Hu people were citizens of the Wei Dynasty, and there is no distinction between high and low. If your words are heard by the censor, it may bring you trouble."
Wang Jian gritted his teeth, looked at Cui Hong, and said in a deep voice: "I didn't say that Mr. Cui, Lord White Horse, is a lowly Han Chinese. I meant that those soldiers who were dissatisfied with Wang Hua and looked at His Majesty turned around and ran away, treating me as a great Wei officer. Like the enemy Han people, aren't they lowly?"
Cui Hong shook his head: "Puyang Gong should know that yesterday Yu Lixi admitted that he taught these Han people to escape in order not to cause trouble. Besides, facing a large army, ordinary people will be psychologically afraid and want to escape. Only then This is human nature, why do we need to distinguish between high and low?"
Wang Jian said bitterly: "When it comes to the dispute of words, I am not as good as you, but Mr. Baima, you'd better remember clearly that we, the Xianbei tribe, conquered this world with our swords and guns, not by talking about it!"
Cui Hong said calmly: "It's one thing to conquer the world, but it's another thing to rule the world. Xianbei's are not the same as Han's. Besides, in the Wei Dynasty, not only Xianbei warriors joined the army, but we Han people also joined the army in large numbers. Even My son Cui Hao is also holding a halberd and guarding the palace. Puyang Gong, if I were you, I'd better be careful in my words and deeds in this situation, so as not to cause trouble!"
Wang Jian's expression changed and he laughed: "What Mr. Baima said is absolutely true. Shanyang Hou, your relationship with Yu Lixi is extraordinary. They were once married to Agan. Do you want to persuade him? Don't tell me." Are you going to go against His Majesty again?"
Da Xijin, the current Shanyang Marquis, was wearing leather armor today. When he was summoned today, he was practicing martial arts at home in the morning. He was dressed like this. Among the people in casual clothes, he stood out. He said in a deep voice: "Mr. Puyang, Lao Yu himself has lost his mind. This is not what I, A Gan, can do to persuade him. He and Your Majesty also had a relationship with A Gan. Have you ever missed this old relationship? Your Majesty wants to use the Qinghe River to rebel against the people. He raised his head to show his authority, but he openly resisted. This time, I'm afraid even Hu Tianshen won't be able to save him."
Babasong sighed softly and murmured: "Let's just live a good life and be motivated. Now is not the grassland of the past, and the Wei Dynasty is not the Tuoba tribe of the past."
When everyone heard this, thinking of the old brothers who had died tragically in recent years, and the unknown future, they all felt depressed and kept silent.
Suddenly there were a few soft sounds from the door of Liangyi Palace, and everyone looked here. The door was slightly opened, and a head stuck out from inside, looking at everyone in the square. Isn’t this person Tuoba Shao?
Wang Jian was surprised: "His Royal Highness King Qinghe? Why are you here? Where is Your Majesty?"
Tuoba Shao did not answer everyone immediately. His eyes were red and bloodshot, and he had obviously just cried bitterly. His eyes swept across the faces, and finally fell on Babasong's face. He said in a deep voice. He said: "I have an uncle and an elder brother. Ministers and generals, who do you want to follow?"
As soon as these words came out, even the sergeants standing guard outside the door realized that Tuoba Gui had died. Otherwise, even if he borrowed 10,000 courage from Tuoba Shao, he would not have dared to say such treasonous words. The square The above fell into a deathly silence, and everyone's breathing and heartbeat could be heard clearly, because everyone knew that if the next statement was wrong, I was afraid of losing my life on the spot. It’s time to explain!
Haram's voice sounded on the steps on one side: "My lords, it is unfortunate for the Wei Dynasty that the late emperor was assassinated by the traitor Tuoba Si and bribed by Yu Lixi. Just last night, Mrs. Helan also narrowly escaped the murderous attack. I will explain to everyone what happened at that time, but now, everything is urgent, and the country cannot be left without a master for a day. Only by establishing a new emperor and ascending the throne can we handle the affairs after His Majesty's death, and at the same time hunt down the murderer to comfort His Majesty's spirit in heaven! Everyone, give me a good day Well, who should I follow?"
