Zhang Xiu had a humble face, lowered his eyebrows and said, "This is a low-level official who has only superficial skills. I should not be so praised by you."
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That night, under Cui Li's arrangement, all the Buddha statues in Daxiangguo Temple, the largest temple in Kaifeng, shed tears of blood. This strange sight was quickly reported to the court.
After hearing the news, many officials from the imperial court went to Daxiangguo Temple to check it out for themselves.
When all the officials saw it with their own eyes, they heard from the abbot of the temple that this was a warning from heaven and was caused by the imperial government's immoral policies. If the imperial government did not correct it, it would probably bring disaster.
When all the officials found out, they immediately went crazy and did not dare to neglect. They immediately went to see Wanyan Shouxu in a hurry.
Of course, with all the officials being so enthusiastic, Cui Li must be behind it, otherwise there would be such a big response.
Yan Guan Yang Ke said to Wanyan Shouxu: "Master Lang, it's not good, it's not good, all the Buddha statues in the Daxiangguo Temple shed tears of blood. This is God's warning. I also ask Master Lang to call off the troops and make a truce.
The people need to rest, otherwise, there will be even greater disasters."
Sitiantai Supervisor Wanyan Botuo even said: "Master Lang, I watched the sky at night and found that the Emperor's Star was dim and the purple air of Kaifeng was floating away. This is a sign of great misfortune. I also ask Master Lang to implement benevolent policies, call off the troops and make a truce."
Only through peace talks with the Mongolian army can the emperor's star be preserved forever and the country last forever."
Wanyan Shouxu could hear what they were saying, and he immediately became angry and cursed: "Damn it, I have worked hard since I came to the throne, my officials are virtuous, and my people are happy. How come you have turned me into a king of Jie and Zhou? I think you are looking for death."
After saying that, Wanyan Shouxu shouted, "Come here, drag them all down and give me a good beating."
"Master Lang, all of you are here for my great fortune."
"Master Lang, I am wronged. I am doing this for your own good."
More than twenty officials were pulled down one by one by the guards, and then there were screams of pain one after another.
When the execution was over, five people were beaten to death. For a while, all the officials were silent and did not dare to speak. The people were in an uproar because of the incident at the Daxiangguo Temple.
Seeing such a scene, Cui Li finally felt relieved. With the current scene as a backing, Cui Li was no longer afraid of trying to assassinate the news of Buha's defeat.
So under Cui Li's instruction, the news that Buha was moved to assassinate Buha and asked for help from the Privy Council was also made public. When all the officials heard about it, they naturally connected it with the warning from God, and they all believed that Wanyan Shouxu had offended God.
However, even though the officials and people all thought so, no one dared to speak out, and everyone remained silent about it.
If it had been the past, I am afraid that some officials who were dissatisfied with Cui Li would have proposed to pursue Cui Li's charges.
Wanyan Shouxu was also a little hesitant and helpless at this time. He didn't know whether it was his own fault that Yici Buha was in danger. Should he recall Yici Buha and reconsider his relationship with Tuo Lei?
He didn't pay any attention to Cui Li.
Seeing this situation, Cui Li finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then he stepped up his efforts to bribe the palace guards just in case.
Soon, Wanyan Shouxu summoned Cui Li and asked him how to rescue Yici Buha.
Cui Li had long been confident, and he said: "Hui Lang Lord, Yi Tsai Bu Han was surrounded. This matter is really strange. Yi Tsai Bu Han is a veteran general in the army and has rich battlefield experience, and the Mongolian army fought deep into the hinterland of our Jin Kingdom.
Our army occupies a geographical advantage, but we do not want to attack Buha but are surrounded by heavy siege. This is really incomprehensible."
Wanyan Shouxu felt guilty and thought it was because he didn't listen to God's warning and didn't call Yici Buha back in advance.
With insufficient confidence, Wanyan Shouxu was very irritable. He said impatiently: "Don't say these useless things, just tell me what to do now."
Cui Lidao: "Rescue is of course necessary. I will recruit elite soldiers and generals from across the country, but this will take some time. I don't know if General Buha can hold on."
Wanyan Shouxu said anxiously: "We can't control that much anymore. You immediately order the deployment of troops across the country and go to the rescue as soon as possible. If you are late, it will be too late."
"Yes, sir, don't worry, I will handle it as soon as possible."
Just when Cui Li agreed and was about to turn around and leave, he heard a voice saying, "Urgent report, urgent report, urgent report from eight hundred miles away."
Wanyan Shouxu frowned and shouted: "Where did this urgent report come from!"
The visitor said: "Master Lang, this is an urgent report from Qingyuan Road's pacification envoy Wanyan Zhidu for eight hundred miles. He said,,,he said,,,"
"What did he say? Tell me quickly."
"He said that Baima Town has been captured, and General Buha has been assassinated, and his entire army has been wiped out."
"What!"
Wanyan Shouxu jumped up in shock, his eyes widened with fear on his face.
Wanyan Shouxu panicked and said, "If that's the case, then the Mongolian army is going to attack me in Kaifeng. What should I do? What should I do?"
Everyone, including Cui Li, knelt on the ground and buried their heads deeply. No one dared to answer Wanyan Shouxu's words. The huge palace was lifeless and extremely depressing.
The news of the annihilation of Buha's army spread quickly throughout Kaifeng. Everyone was shocked and couldn't believe it was true.
Then everyone thought of God's previous warning, and even believed that God wanted to destroy the Jin Kingdom. This was God's will.
In panic, many people packed their bags and ran out of the city to seek refuge. Those with relatives and friends sought refuge with them, while those without relatives and friends went directly to the mountains and forests to avoid disaster. Kaifeng City was in chaos for a while.
Everyone in the world is avoiding disasters and fleeing for safety, but there are always some people who are not afraid of danger and risk their lives just for the faith they hold on to in their hearts.
At this moment, when the people in Kaifeng were shouting and rushing to escape, there was someone who stepped forward to face the difficulties and prepared to face the Mongolian army alone. He knew that he would die, but he was not afraid. This person was Monk Wanyan Chen.
Monk Wanyan Chen told his brother Wanyan Xielie: "My mother asked my brother to take care of me. If my mother asks about me, just say that I have gone to guard the border. The journey is long and I won't be able to come back for a while. Please don't worry about her."
Wanyan Xielie advised: "The army of 100,000 has been defeated, so what's the point of going? What's the difference between it and seeking death?"
A wry smile appeared on the corner of Monk Wanyan Chen's mouth, and he said: "With swords and axes on one's body, everyone only wants to protect themselves. When a disaster comes, everyone just wants to escape. If every citizen thinks like this, then this country is destined to perish. If every clan member
If this is the case, then this ethnic group is doomed to perish.
Brother, we are sons and daughters of the Wanyan family, and what we do must be worthy of the blood shed on our bodies, and more importantly, worthy of the glory bestowed upon us by our ancestors."
Wanyan Xielie knew his brother's temperament, and Jiutouniu couldn't get him back from his decision, so he could only watch him leave with tears in his eyes.