Now Zhu Sui is in front of the emperor.
There are not many people in the world who can see the Emperor at any time, and Zhu Sui is certainly one of them.
The worn fur hat and old fur coat are no longer there.
That was the last trace of the Martial Ancestor on his body, just like his old age, it was also the last picture of the Martial Ancestor era.
He was neatly dressed, but still stooped.
Night patrol is a hard job, with heavy responsibilities and difficult tasks. He could not straighten his spine for a long time.
The elegant and elegant doctor Qingci left, and the emperor's eyes fell quietly on the old man.
Zhu Sui, who was already rickety, became even more rickety. His voice was low and he said in a low voice, "My lord, come and ask for your resignation from the Emperor."
The emperor's voice was gentle, as if he was afraid of scaring the tired old man: "I have been familiar with you since I was still in the dormitory. After so many years, I have gone through many ups and downs. You should know that I have not asked you to move your position.
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"I have been guarding the night for thousands of years, and I have long been accustomed to the long nights in Linzi, so why don't I want to live here forever? However, the post of watchman is of utmost concern. I am guarding the long night for the Qi Dynasty, patrolling the mountains and rivers on behalf of the emperor. Why should I be regarded as the presence of a mere god?"
Zhu Sui said slowly: "I come to ask for my resignation, which is not the intention of the emperor, nor the intention of the old minister. It is for the sake of the great Qi community, and it must be done like this."
Emperor Qi sat cross-legged on the stone platform and suddenly chuckled: "There are no limitless prisoners, no abandonment to death. The new ones leave and the old ones leave. That's why they are called lonely, Taoist and few."
This laughter was so faint, as if it had never appeared before. It floated in the empty hall, making the space even wider.
Zhu Sui only said: "You are like the sun and the moon. Separation is about people, not heaven."
Emperor Qi's voice became louder again, just like the sun and moon moving in the clouds: "It's hard to see the light in the long night, so there is a lantern. The leakage is deeper and the banging sound is endless. Who do you think can succeed?"
Zhu Sui said slowly and authentically: "It is an unusual duty for the watchman, and it is appropriate for the emperor to make his own decision."
"I just want to hear your thoughts." Qi Tianzi said: "After all, you have a bright mind and have been holding the lamp for thousands of years."
Zhu Sui thought about it seriously, and then said: "If the emperor must listen to my ideas... I think Manager Han is qualified for the job."
When Han Ling lit Zhu Sui in front of the emperor, he had already hinted to him openly or secretly that he should move his position. How could Zhu Sui not know?
But he still made such a recommendation.
The emperor asked again: "Who will succeed Han Ling?"
If Han Ling were to take charge of the watchman, his position as the head of the internal officials could naturally only be found among the eight eunuchs who held the pen, the eight who followed the court, and the sixteen eunuchs.
The emperor is also curious about who Zhu Sui will be more optimistic about.
But Zhu Sui only said: "In the inner palace, the old ministers have never visited."
"Old man," the emperor said, "Now that you have resigned from your post, where do you want to live?"
Zhu Sui said slowly and authentically: "The old man still has three bodies.
"I am willing to go to the General's Tomb to guard the tombs of the heroes of Qi.
"I wish to have ten acres of thin farmland, cultivate the countryside, and steal leisure time.
"I'm still in Kurongyuan. I've gotten used to it over the years. If I don't listen to the monks chanting sutras, it's hard to fall asleep."
"It's all as the old man wished." Emperor Qi thought about it for a while and then said: "Someone happened to give up the fiefdom, so I allocated ten acres of land for you in Qingyang Town. A Zhengsheng Hall was also built there, which is quite nourishing.
From now on it will be yours, and you can go and live at your leisure."
Thousands of years of burden were lifted off once. From then on, everything was relaxed!
Zhu Sui's blind eyes were open, but even the wrinkles on his face seemed to have relaxed a bit: "Should I thank the emperor, or should I thank the person who left?"
"You don't need to thank anyone." Emperor Qi came down from the stone platform and bowed deeply to Zhu Sui: "I would like to thank the old man on behalf of the people of this world!"
Zhusui accepted this ceremony with dignity and dignity.
Then he fell to the ground, prostrated himself and stood up again.
"Throughout the ages, there are no wiser kings than Wu Zu and you. I started from Wu Zu and ended up with Your Majesty. I will have no regrets in this life!"
After saying this, he held up his white paper lantern and turned around.
From now on, there will be no candles in the long night.
But people should remember that he once lit up the night on the streets of Linzi.
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"What do you mean!"
"What do you mean?"
The two people talking, one looked like an ordinary middle-aged member of the public, and the other was an elderly monk dressed casually and sitting casually.
One is fair-skinned and slightly fat, and the other is yellow-faced and skinny.
If you put aside the identities of the two, this conversation is really ordinary.
In the streets and alleys, we bump into each other several times every day.
Of course, maybe we should leave this area aside.
There is nothing unusual about the wilderness itself, and there are no valuable resources.
But to the north is Yinge City of Zhuang State. To the south is Dy City of Mo State.
It is the frontline between Zhuang and Mo.
As we all know, Yinge City is a military town that Mo State ceded to Zhuang State a few years ago, and now it has become the gateway to the south of Zhuang State. Of course, Zhuang State and Mo State, who once had old grievances, are no longer on the same level at all. No opponent.
The country of Mo is dominated by military strategists and has always been warlike and bloodthirsty, but it is not stupid enough to repeatedly touch the iron wall with its body.
So this old monk has nothing to do with the country of Mo.
The strangers didn't even dare to give him a sip of water, and of course, they didn't have the guts to expel him. As for his true feelings, it's hard to explain to outsiders.
At this moment, Emperor Zhuang Gaoxian, who was wearing casual clothes, had very impatient eyes and said suppressing his emotions: "Ku Jue, please think clearly. Does Buddhism want to be an enemy of Taoism?"
Don't be afraid of scoundrels, just be afraid that scoundrels have strength.
It wasn't that he wanted to come here in person, but that no one in the Zhuang Kingdom could talk to this tired monk.
Ku Jue sat carelessly on the ground and picked out his ears with a straw. Hearing this, he showed a shocked expression: "I didn't do anything! I can't even sit still?"
Zhuang Gaoxian said coldly: "I know exactly what you are doing."
"Yes, I know exactly what I am doing. I was sitting in the border of Mo country basking in the sun, and I was threatened by the emperor of Zhuang country." Ku Jue tilted his head at him: "Zhuang Guo's hands are so long? Why don't you just go to Xuankong Temple and threaten you? I'm ready!"
Zhuang Gaoxian did not smile playfully with him: "Our country, Dazhuang, is founded here, and it represents Yujing Mountain! If you insist on staying here, you have posed a threat to the border defense of our country. Don't force me to take any measures. We will fight against each other when the time comes. With all the troops marching together, don’t say you didn’t predict what you said!”
"You are a little brat selling turtles! If the Buddha doesn't open his mouth, do you think I am a clay Bodhisattva?" Kujue threw away the straw he used to pick out his ears, rolled up his sleeves and cursed, and at the same time, he said angrily——
Lie down.
"Come and step here! The Buddha really won't leave today. If you can, you will chop him to death! We still don't believe it. I am a real person in Xuankong Temple, sitting on the land of a foreign country to bask in the sun.
Can you be chopped down by people from the Zhuang Kingdom? Master Xitian is not as crazy as you!"
Even though Zhuang Gaoxian was talented in eloquence, the other party was only willing to curse.
Even though Zhuang Gaoxian had unparalleled killing power, his opponent would not return the favor.
Even though Zhuang Gaoxian was concerned about the danger of mountains and rivers, he was blocked at the door of his home. He would be discovered as soon as he left the country, and no plan could be laid.
It’s so infuriating!
Zhuang Gaoxian had the intention to kill the old man with one strike. He had the intention to immediately gather an army and kill the old monk on the spot. But he just thought about it.
The Eastern Holy Land of Buddhism is by no means a soft persimmon to be pinched.
Yujingshan has to be weighed, let alone other Zhuang countries?
During the confrontation, there was a sudden sound of clothes breaking in the wind.
Zhuang Gaoxian turned his head and looked over, and Ku Jue also squinted...
Another bald head!
But compared to the yellow-faced old monk, who was casually dressed, this monk was dressed in splendid clothes. The nine-ring tin staff on his hand was shining with gold, and the emerald rosary on his neck was of extraordinary color.
Even his face seemed to be plated with a layer of golden light, making him look very precious.
As soon as he saw the eyes of the two real people, he quickly stretched out his hand to stop him: "The poor monk is just passing by. Beat you when you deserve, scold you when you deserve, continue... continue."
Zhuang Gaoxian looked at him quietly, waiting for him to pass by.
But he stood firm.
The yellow-faced old monk who was lying on the ground suddenly turned over and jumped up. He patted the ashes on his body with concern for his appearance and said sourly: "The water and soil of Dan Country still nourish people. Look at your shiny face!"
The person who came was none other than Zen Master Zhaohuai of Xumi Mountain, one of the founders of the Yuanshi Dan Alliance on the old site of Dan Kingdom. When the Human Dan Incident broke out, he was one of the first real people to arrive at Dan Kingdom.
They sat in separate banquets and ate deer to gain fat.
He looked at Ku Jue with regret: "You are still so poor."
Ku felt his teeth itching suddenly. If it weren't for the even more hateful Zhuang Xiao'er next to him, he would have peeled off this guy's brocade, stuck out his tin staff, and tried to clean up the Buddhist atmosphere!
What the hell! He put all the Buddha’s gold on himself!
"There are still many people in this world who need help, and there are many eminent monks and virtuous people who don't have much money. But you take care of them so extravagantly!"
"Is this eminent monk you are talking about you?"
"It belongs to your grandma!" Ku Jue slapped his butt and walked away.
If he let go of the scolding and openness to the beatings, he felt that Buddha would definitely not fall behind. But if he had to exercise restraint next to Zhuang Gaoxian's son and play Pili Yangqiu's tricks, it would be very difficult for him.
After all, no one is rich, and what's even more despicable is that they are not as senior as others.
The Ku character in Xuankong Temple corresponds to the Yong character in Mount Xumi.
Zhaohuai took advantage of his early entry. He was about the same age as him, but in terms of seniority, the current masters of Mount Xumi had to be called "Uncle Master".
"Hey! Where is the eminent monk going?" Zen Master Zhaohuai asked further.
Kujue didn't even look back: "Senior monk, great virtue, I am ashamed to be associated with Adu!"
But after walking a few steps, he suddenly turned around and said to Zhuang Gaoxian: "My son named Zhuang, Lord Buddha is going to sit in Chengguo territory now. Do you want to come and take care of me too?"
Without waiting for Zhuang Gaoxian to say anything, he walked away hahahahaha.
Very good, let's go to the east gate of Duzhuang Kingdom.
There was no emotion or anger on Zhuang Gaoxian's face. He just looked at Zen Master Zhaohuai and said, "Mountain Xumi also has to wade through this muddy water?"
"Ah, Emperor Zhuang has misunderstood." Zen Master Zhaohuai seemed very cultured and much more polite than Ku Jue: "The poor monk is really just passing by."
Zhuang Gaoxian said: "Then you should leave."
Zen Master Zhaohuai smiled: "I'll stop and take a rest."
Zhuang Gaoxian fluttered his sleeves and left, returning to Xin'an.
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Going west to the Xingyue Plain, you must pass through the Xu Kingdom.
The two great gods of Xu Kingdom, Mrs. Xidu, and the military marshals Fang You and Jiang Wang all knew each other.
Of course, today I walked through the streets with Bai Yuxia, but I didn't attract any attention at all. I just passed by him as usual.
Thinking back to the ferocious beast's lair that he and Yin Guan hid outside Songtao City, they could only eavesdrop on a few orders from Mrs. Xidu, and dared not reveal anything they were hiding.
Later, during the Battle of Xingyueyuan, I was able to attend the discussion.
By the end of the Qi-Xia War, every time I passed through the Xu Kingdom, I would receive positive overtures.
Nowadays, I have a tacit understanding to avoid seeing him.
Things in this world are ever-changing and cloudy.
Jiang Wang didn't feel emotional, he just crossed the ridge and climbed the mountain.
"Xiaobai, let me test you." Jiang Wang said: "If we want to live in Xingyue for a period of time, where do you think it is more suitable to settle down?"
At this moment, they were eating roasted lamb around the stove. You cut it and I cut it, and the bones were removed very cleanly.
Next to each other, each had a pot of wine, a mouthful of wine and a mouthful of meat, which tasted delicious.
Bai Yuxia didn't even raise her head as she ate and said, "Tianfeng Valley is not far from the largest markets. Rongguo officials have also set up official shops there. They sell wine, meat, spiritual vegetables, and everything."
With his personality, it was impossible not to do his homework before going to Xingyueyuan. He had initially screened out thirteen places to stay, including three at the top, five at the middle, and five at the bottom. Worse choices. He had never considered it. And each of them had dozens of advantages and disadvantages. If he wanted to expand on it, he would be unable to finish it in a short time. So he picked one up casually.
Jiang Wang took a sip of wine: "Will there be any trouble? You know, I am a quiet person and I just want to practice in peace."
Bai Yuxia said confidently: "With our strength, there will be no trouble in Xingyue Plains. If we don't trouble them, they will burn incense."
"Oh, okay." Jiang Wang said, "Then you can make arrangements. Thank you for your hard work."
You are so considerate and even say "hard work"!
Bai Yuxia glanced at him, but finally had nothing to say. She threw the sheep bones into the fire pond, washed her hands, and walked into the dark night outside the house with her sword in hand.
They were in a mutton shop on the border of Xuguo.
The store is very small. In addition to the sheep slaughtering shop made of bricks and tiles, there are only three tents outside, each surrounded by a fire pit, dedicated to roasting sheep.
Those who only ate a few kilograms of mutton pieces sat in the back room of the sheep slaughtering shop, while those who ate roasted lamb came to the tent.
Jiang Wang and Bai Yuxia occupied one of the rooms, and found a feeling quite similar to that of Muguo.
The store also promotes it, saying that they are authentic Northern Shepherd lambs.
I don’t know if it’s authentic or not, but the price is pretty good for Bei Mu. There is a kind of blood from the True Blood family that flows to Jingui from the Eastern Region.
Bai Yuxia opened the curtain and came out, but the wind that swept in from outside never stopped, causing the bonfire to fluctuate.
Time passed slowly, and Jiang Wang remained unhurried.
He had the virtue of frugality, so he slowly cut off the last piece of mutton, drank the last sip of wine, took the cloth soaked in hot water next to him, and slowly wiped his mouth. Then he said with satisfaction: "The visitor is a guest.
, do you want to call another sheep for you?"
"No, we've already eaten." A voice responded outside the tent.
He almost squeezed into the tent and seemed to be in a hurry. He was wearing a monkey mask and was of medium height. As soon as he entered, he introduced himself: "Feng Shen."
The second person came in through the cold wind, or in other words, the arrival of this person made the wind even colder. He was not wearing a mask, but his face was very ordinary and unrecognizable, and his voice was cold: "Wu Si."
The third person who walked into the tent was wearing a dog-skin hat and a black visor on his face. He walked straight to Jiang Wang and sat down, stretching out his hand to warm himself by the fire: "Why is it so cold in autumn?"
He turned and looked back at Wu Si: "Can you stay a little further away?"
Then he looked at Jiang Wang and introduced himself with a smile: "I am Chu Xu."
"Chu Xu?" Jiang Wang, who had always been expressionless, seemed to have finally become interested at this time, and raised his eyebrows slightly: "I remember I killed him."
"Yes!" Chu Xu seemed very proud: "I'm new!"
This chapter has been completed!