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 standing, 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, it would have been impossible 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 hair, wasn't he the middle-level man who once suggested massacring tens of thousands of Yan army prisoners at Shenhepo? Ever since Tuobagui laid siege to Zhongshan, the city had refused to die because of the massacre of prisoners at Shenhepo.
After surrendering, Tuoba Gui was so angry that he spat in Wang Jian's face. This former important minister faded out of the center of power, holding a prince's title and living at home as a foreign lord. But today, he
This was the first time he had been summoned to the palace in more than ten years. When the envoy came to the door, he was lying on the breasts of two beautiful concubines, enjoying the bliss of the world, so much so that among the people brought there,
He was also the most embarrassed one. He was only wearing a pair of calf-nosed 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 was 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 a vague feeling in their noses.
The smell of blood after the killings in the square yesterday, and the pounding heartbeats of myself and those around me, 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 Ba Ba Song, who was dressed in casual clothes and standing with his hands behind his hands. He whispered: "Dong Nanping (Ba Ba Song's current title is Nan Ping Gong).
), 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 from 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 subjects 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.
As the enemy Han people, aren’t they despicable?”
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'm 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 just like the Han family. Besides, in the Wei Dynasty, there were not only Xianbei warriors joining the army, but we Han people also joined the army in large numbers. Even
My son Cui Hao is also holding a halberd and serving as a guard in the palace. Mr. Puyang, if I were you, I'd better be careful in my words and actions in this situation, so as not to bring disaster out of my mouth!"
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?
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 forgotten this old relationship? Your Majesty wants to use the Qinghe River to rebel against the people.
He wanted to show off his power, but he openly resisted. This time, even Hu Tianshen won't be able to save him."
Babasong sighed softly and murmured: "It's just a matter of living a good life, and you have to act on your own initiative. 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 said in surprise: "His Royal Highness King Qinghe? Hey, why are you here? Where is Your Majesty?"
Tuoba Shao did not answer everyone immediately. His eyes were red and bloodshot, and it was obvious that he had 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 a 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 place 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 made even half a word wrong, he or she would be killed 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 assassination.
I will explain to everyone what happened at that time, but now, everything is urgent, and the country cannot be 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
So, who should I follow?"
This chapter has been completed!