Well, this kind of lying with your eyes open, or pretending to be a ghost, feels really good. Therefore, after talking about it for a while, the words that were accumulated in my heart but no one could understand. Jiang Tiancai brought the topic back to the doubts he had accumulated before:
"Next, tell me more about the Xue family and your heir apparent..."
"Please forgive me, Ancestor. In such a panic, Man'er failed to tell Ancestor the reason for his death. It was not deliberately concealing it, so I would like to ask Ancestor to punish me..."
Then the little round-faced boy raised his hand over his head without hesitation, bowed his head respectfully and said:
"Okay, okay, since you are my descendant, it is gratifying to be able to achieve such achievements."
Jiang Tian waved his hands helplessly; but he complained in his heart, if you punish your small body, I am worried that the mission will fail and you will not be able to go back.
"Stop talking, first tell me how your heir came to be."
"Thank you for your kindness and forgiveness, ancestor. Since my eldest brother died early, the position of heir apparent in our family has been vacant for many years."
The little round-faced man then sat upright and said seriously:
"It's just that this time there was a great disaster in the family, and all the relatives were separated, but Man'er was the only one who was still able to stay with his father. Therefore, when he got sick in the middle of the journey, he summoned all the ministers, generals and lords of the vassals to come to him. Man'er was appointed as the Crown Prince on the spot, and was given the title of Carrying the Treasure Book to supervise state affairs in order to prepare for any emergencies in the future."
Of course, although there were still many unclear things in her words, Jiang Tian finally understood. This Xue family is not only a noble family of the time who travels to the east of the sea, but also the hereditary co-lord of all the vassals in the country and the only official family that has been canonized by the Tang Dynasty. It also directly leads including the former Silla King Ji. A huge territory spanning several lanes.
Therefore, since then, General Xue Cong, the eldest grandson of Pingyang County King Xue Song, established the land of Silla and established the Dingding family business, and it has been passed down to the Donghai Palace of Xiaoyuanlian, whose father is now the seventh generation. Although it has declined due to the relative mediocrity and weakness of its leaders in recent generations, it is still the well-deserved number one family in the Thirteen States of Haidong.
Due to his relatively leisurely life and wide range of interests, this generation of Duke Donghai has more than a dozen children. However, as the legitimate children of the late wife and Xu Xian, there are only about five, and the little round face is the youngest among them. ; Therefore, under normal circumstances, the position of the Crown Prince is still far away from her.
However, in the face of the rebellion in the country, the office, which was already somewhat unable to cope with it, encountered the invasion of the Fuso Clan coalition forces that added fuel to the fire. Everything that had been maintained step by step and worked hard for many years was broken, and everything that had been maintained step by step and worked hard for many years was broken. She, a little princess who usually had no sense of presence, was suddenly pushed to the top of the wind and waves.
Because, according to the "Xinbian of Zhou Rites", which was the basis for enfeoffing princes in the newly acquired lands outside the Kyushu territory after the Tang Dynasty opened its borders to four barbarians and nine borders; it also followed the (upper, middle and lower) hierarchical order of ministers, officials and scholars and the title of the country ( After the three-class system of Zhongtu), Shijie (princes), and Minjue (common people); for some unknown reason, it also made a hole in the feudal etiquette system.
For the first time, women from noble families were also included in the sequence of inheriting the family business. This greatly disrupted and divided the governing ethics of these nine-border and foreign princes, and also increased the cost of their inheritance from generation to generation. Although there were many disputes and disputes caused by this at first, it was still common for several female feudal lords to appear under the title of Tang Dynasty.
Just as a corresponding compromise and exchange condition for the Chinese court, the only prerequisite for these women to become heirs is that they must not be married virgins, and after becoming female lords, no matter how many faces and lovers they have, or in fact Husbands can only choose one from the nearest bloodline of the same clan as their heir.
However, outside the dilapidated bullock cart, there were people who couldn't help but whisper to each other:
"Is there something crazy about this prince? He actually doesn't want anyone to come near and listen to him. Some people saw him and said that he often muttered words into thin air when no one was alone. How can he penetrate people..."
"What are you thinking about? The prince has just encountered such a big change and everyone around him has died. Even if he suffers from some heart problems and nightmares, it is a common thing. In the future, just find someone to look at and prescribe some medicine to calm the nerves and calm the soul. . . ”
"But if you care, you will become confused. Now that the prince is in a state of confusion and has no one to help him and is a little restless and stupid, isn't this the best situation we can hope for right now. In the future, the prince will reopen Everything will be taken care of by me as the Prime Minister and on my behalf..."
"Now that the Lord and his entourage are missing in Gangwon Province, for a time, the only one who can rely on Haibei is this prince. Is it possible that you and I are forced to bow to the thirteen families who took over Hwanghaido? Invite the Black Water Mansion's Cave Talk Department to help?"
Among another group of lower-level military officers who were traveling with them, someone was discussing similar topics:
"Is this little kid the prince we want to regard as our Lord?"
"As long as the adults say yes, what are you thinking..."
"As long as there are rewards and rewards, doesn't it benefit you and me?"
"I heard that the prince has the protection of the gods, so he was able to sneak through the mountains and dangers alone under the pursuit of those Baekje dogs."
"Those were not the Baekje dogs who were the vanguard, but the out-and-out Fusang bandits; they died all the way in the mountains, and even the general who led the group lost his head inexplicably."
"Isn't this the boastful words of the Turkish soldiers who were shamelessly attached? Do you dare to believe it?"
"Of course I don't know if it's bragging or not; but the heads and armors brought back cannot be faked. Do you think those Turkish soldiers are so capable?"
At this point, the group of people suddenly became silent and silent. Compared with the Xinghaidongdao/Donghaigongfu, which has been peaceful for a long time and has few disputes. There are only some uninterrupted civil commotions and riots caused by famines and famines; the Fuso clan has been in constant disputes for many years, which can be said to be rare. A strong enemy.
Therefore, even if there is no response from the Baekje rebellion and the Maitreya sect that have arisen in the country. In the southern and central areas, which were also close to the sea at the beginning of the war, the various states and feudal lords retreated steadily; even the army hastily gathered by the official office collapsed because of this, so that the Jinhai Kyoto, the former king, could not hold on.
At this time, several horses suddenly came galloping towards us from the distance. After the leader fell off his horse, he took out a badge and said to Sima Anwuyi on the left wing who was leading the troops:
"By order of the county guard, if there is any sudden emergency information, please bring it to the Crown Prince's face!"
The next moment, the identity-checked messenger was brought to the bullock cart. He respectfully held up a wax-sealed cylinder, bowed and continued:
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is well. The governor has news about your Majesty, and it must be received by your Majesty!"
"Submit it?"
Following a childish voice from the bullock cart, Hong Dashou and others who were crowding around gave way. Immediately, a furry gray dog head emerged from behind the curtain. It was the "spare food" that had been spared. He opened his mouth and took it in from the hand of the somewhat stunned messenger.
The next moment, the surprised messenger stood up and wanted to retreat; suddenly his hand shook and he dodged something crystal clear. In an instant, he slashed open the reed curtain like lightning, and then followed the trend and unleashed a fountain of blood. Immediately, the people on the left and right, such as Hong Dashou, were so shocked that they shouted hoarsely and rushed to kill them with their eyes wide open.
However, facing the flying and roaring sounds of swords and guns so close at hand, the messenger showed a ferocious smile and waved the blade again without hesitation...
