As the saying goes, good fortune never comes in pairs, and misfortunes never come alone.
Just as the Yiluo army was flowing down the Luo River and the Yishui River, a bloody scene was taking place in the city of Luoyi.
Ever since Duke Huan of Qi began to dominate and the state of Luo began to pay tribute, the royal family has been living a pretty good life. At least the poverty-stricken life they once had is gone.
The talented people in the world are basically busy developing their own countries and have no time to deal with the Zhou royal family.
Although the power of the royal family has declined very much, it is still considered a second-rate country, and he is the emperor of Zhou and has the protection of the three kingdoms of Jin, Qiluo.
Small countries can't defeat him, but big countries have no idea of exterminating him, so they live a very comfortable life.
But once a person loses his lofty goals and has no obstacles to survival, something will definitely happen.
The origin of the royal family's troubles started half a year ago.
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On this day, Emperor Himedai handed over the government affairs to Otsuka Zai as usual, and he himself lay in the palace and enjoyed the singing and dancing of the dancer.
People's threshold for pleasure will increase. I used to think that the dance was very beautiful, but now I feel more and more irritated.
So he directly threw the wine baron down and sighed: "I am honored to be the emperor, but the princes are not willing to match the noble daughter. The tribute woman is like a woman in the countryside, with a disgraceful appearance.
The palace is full of vulgar people. Is this what the emperor should encounter? It's so sad!
If I can get a beautiful woman, I am willing to give her a city. "
His close attendant Fengji was a flattering villain who was best at flattering Ji Tai. Seeing Ji Tai so angry, he was very happy, knowing that this was an opportunity to please the emperor.
Ji Tai's poverty and weakness were compared to a big country like Jin. For Fengji, Wang Ji of the Zhou royal family was still a behemoth.
If you can get a city as a fief and be named a doctor, that would be a blessing.
Thinking of this, he rolled his eyes, a hint of viciousness and pride flashed in his eyes, and he bowed down and flattered her: "Your Majesty, it's my fault that you failed to get the most beautiful woman in the country.
As your close servant, I cannot understand your thoughts, which is unforgivable. I only hope that you can let me take advantage of my merits.
I know that there is a noble girl in Luoyi who has a charming appearance. She must be able to make the king feel comfortable. "
Hearing Fengji's words, Ji Tai was overjoyed and quickly helped Fengji up and asked anxiously: "Fengji, is there really such a woman?
Bring her to the palace quickly. If you are truly stunning, I will definitely reward you heavily. "
Fengji accompanied him with a smile and said: "Your Majesty, this woman's status is somewhat special. If she is not handled properly, I am afraid it will damage your reputation. This is not what a loyal minister should do.
I will handle this matter for you and wait for a few days. "
Although Ji Tai didn't want to wait for a moment, since he said this at every gathering, he had no choice but to temporarily suppress his restless mood and returned to the harem.
In the palace, Prince Shu knelt down in the palace with some uneasiness. His father had never liked him and had never summoned him alone.
Now sitting in the empty hall, he only felt a little uneasy.
"Greetings, Prince, I wish you well!"
A somewhat familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar voice sounded, and the prince came back to his senses. He saw that he was a close servant who he hated very much, and he often accompanied his father.
Prince Shu and Fengji had some grudges, so they had always been at odds with each other. Besides, he was a prince, and Fengji was just a lucky minister.
"Fengji, what are you doing here?"
Fengji's eyes flashed with coldness, but he smiled on his face and said: "Prince, the king has asked his ministers to deliver a message to you. The prince said that he is wise and martial, has the style of King Kang and King Zhao, and is a heir who can be entrusted to the country.
The Rong of Yiluo land frequently invade Wang Ji. The king asked you to lead the troops to conquer the Yiluo army. When you return victoriously, you will be able to convince the world and canonize you as the crown prince. "
A trace of panic flashed in Wang Zishu's eyes. Is there anyone who knows his father's character better than his son?
He simply did not believe that his father would crown him the prince, nor did he think that he would have any chance of inheriting the throne.
Now that Fengji is saying this, it must be a conspiracy. Maybe he died accidentally during the conquest of the Yiluozhi Rong.
This way of killing people is not uncommon. On the battlefield, there are no eyesight, so death is very reasonable.
So Wang Zishu knelt down directly on the ground, his eyes instantly filled with tears, and cried: "Gu's moral character is insufficient and his ability is low.
Such mediocre people are probably everywhere walking on the streets of Luoyi.
Being able to obtain today's wealth is just a matter of luck that I inherited the bloodline of my father.
Now that your father has so much faith in me, if I don't give my life in return, will God forgive me?
At the gathering, where is the military seal? So I went to prepare for the army to go out. "
Although this might be a trap, Wang Zishu knew that he did not have the right to refuse, thinking that the preparation of the army would not happen overnight, and it could be delayed for a while.
Fengji sneered secretly, and Shi Shiran said: "Prince, the army is ready. It's just waiting for you, the general."
God wants to kill me!
Wang Zishu felt as if the world was spinning, and the sneer on Fengji's lips could no longer be concealed.
The next day, Wang Zishu led the army out of Luoyi. Fortunately, there were still one or two of his friends in the army, which made him feel a little relieved. With the children of these great nobles here, they probably did not want him to die.
He didn't know that just when he left Luoyi, his wife Yijiang was summoned into the palace in the name of the emperor.
Ji Tai has never met her daughter-in-law, which shows how bad the relationship between father and son is.
Although Wang Zishu's wife was not of high birth, she was born with a good skin.
Her bright eyes and white teeth, her skin like cream, and her graceful figure were the only ones he had seen in Fengji's life. He believed that the emperor would love her.
Wang Zishu grew up in the palace, and he would be afraid of the palace, let alone Yijiang. He directly deceived you at every gathering, "Mrs. Yijiang, Wang Zishu must have told you that he came out of Luo to conquer Yiluo. That is deceiving you.
Do you know why he left Luo? "
Yi Jiang shook his head and threatened Fengji: "He has made a big mistake. If the king does not forgive him, I am afraid he will not be able to return to Luoyi."
"ah!"
Yi Jiang exclaimed, "What kind of wrongdoing could offend Jun's father so much?"
At every meeting, he told the story he had made up. Yijiang was not very knowledgeable, so she was deceived. She felt sad and did not know what to do, so she could only cry and said: "Doctor Fengji, you are my father's personal attendant." , to accompany your father, is there any way to get your husband to return to Luoyi?"
Hooked!
Fengji was secretly happy, but didn't show anything on his face, and said in a deep voice: "The king has no hobbies in his life. He only loves women dancing in the curtains. I wonder if my wife is willing to dance for the emperor?"
"this?!"
Yijiang was stunned, could there be a place for dancing and music in the curtain?
When you meet your heart, heaven and earth can know it!
Yi Jiang was shaking with anger and was about to leave.
I heard a faint voice, "Madam, do you want a noble man like the prince to travel around all his life, or even die at the hands of soldiers?"
It was still the same dancers, dancing with no new ideas, but Ji Tai's mood was completely different.
He smiled and said to Feng Ji: "Feng Qing, I have been the emperor for twenty years, and I have never been as happy as I am today.
After getting this girl, I will have no regrets in my life. This is all due to you, Fengqing.
I will never break my promise and will give you a city as a fief. You will do more for me in the future. "
Yi Jiang waited hard for Wang Zishu to come back. After four months, Wang Zishu and others finally returned to the country to rest. After four months away from home, Wang Zishu was eager to return home. As soon as he returned home, he directly took Yi Jiang into his family. In arms.
When she saw Wang Zishu, Yijiang could no longer hide the pain she had felt these days. She didn't dare to say anything, but just threw herself into Wang Zishu's arms and cried bitterly.
But there is no airtight wall in the world, and there are still vague rumors leaking out. The prince expressed his urgent need, and when pressed, Yijiang revealed the matter with tears in his eyes.
Prince Shu looked up to the sky and cried out sadly, "Such unethical things should happen in the royal court. How ridiculous it is!
As the father of a king, he actually covets...covets..."
His face was covered with tears, and he was heartbroken and said in a hateful voice: "King Su once said: If a king treats his ministers like dirt, then his ministers will regard him as a bandit!"
Can any man endure such humiliation?
Can such a monarch rule the state?
Killing such a monarch will surely be approved by God! "
Seeing that Wang Zishu actually had the idea of killing his father, Yi Jiang cried and said: "You are a royal nobleman who is as eternal as the sun, how noble you are.
My concubine is just a lowly person like a waterweed. It is not correct to damage the noble because of the lowly.
Please don't ever have such thoughts, just leave me alone. "
Wang Zishu held Yijiang Rouyi tightly and said bitterly: "I am a descendant of King Wu. It is natural to punish the people for crimes. Ji Tai is mediocre and cannot rule the world.
This is not regicide, but killing an independent man for the sake of the world. God will definitely bless him.
The expedition against the Yiluo army lasted for four months, and Gu already had followers in the army. This must be the strength given to Gu by God. "
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King Jie's filthy behavior caused chaos in the royal family, causing resentment between the monarch, ministers, father and son. Haotian would not tolerate it and the patriarchal clan would not forgive him.
In the autumn of the twentieth year, King Jie was killed in Luo. This was not murder, but execution! ——"Historical Records·Zhou Benji"
Gone
(End of chapter)
