Duke Wen of Jin held a banquet in the palace of Duke Cao to celebrate his victory. During the banquet, the most active people were the heroes who had followed him on the wanderings. Among these people, except for a few scholars such as Zhao Shui, Hu Yan, and Hu Mao,
, the others were mostly warriors. When they were half drunk, they didn’t know who mentioned Cao Gonggong, so several warriors took it personally.
While chewing the meat, Dianjie pointed to the table full of wine and meat and said, "When we were exiled to Cao State, if he was willing to give us some food and wine, why would we spend so much today?"
Xian Zhen drank the wine in front of him in one gulp and said, "How could he think so far ahead?"
Wei Yan said: "All his thoughts are spent on women. Hahaha..."
Everyone burst into laughter. Duke Wen of Jin also burst into laughter.
Zhao Shui said to Duke Wen of Jin: "My lord, a man has a clear distinction between grudges and grudges. Vengeance must be avenged, and kindness must not be forgotten. Do you still remember this person?"
Duke Wen of Jin Xunxunran replied: "You are talking about Xi Fuji, right? Of course I will not forget it. I said that one day I can return to Jin and I will definitely repay him."
Zhao Sheng smiled and said, "I've seen the list of prisoners, but he doesn't seem to be there."
Jin Wengong said: "Send someone to check. If he is still alive, I will definitely repay him."
Two days later, Zhao Shuai found out the whereabouts of Xi Nianji. It turned out that Xi Nianji's mansion was in the north of the city. After he resigned from office, he had been living in seclusion and living a commoner's life.
Zhao Shui reported the news to Duke Wen of Jin. Duke Wen of Jin did not visit Xi Fuji. He just issued an order: "No one is allowed to harass Xi Fuji in the north of the city."
One day after the incident, he issued another order: "No matter who touches a blade of grass in Xi Fuji's house, he will be punished by death."
At that time, most of the Jin army lived outside the city. Only Jin Wengong and some of his trusted generals and ministers lived in the city. After Jin Wengong's order, there were no disturbing incidents in the north of the city. The people there said that Jin Wengong
He is a benevolent and righteous king.
One night, the generals Wei Jie and Dian Jie who were stationed in the city were drinking together, and the topic of conversation turned to the order given by Duke Wen of Jin.
Wei Jian said: "We have been wandering outside with the lord for nineteen years, enduring hardships and hardships. What grievances have we not suffered? In this war, we risked our lives to take the lead. The lord didn't show anything, as if he didn't see our achievements. Look at that
The old man named Xi sent some food and wine back then, but now he is doing great things - he deserves more credit than anyone else. What the hell."
Dianjie said: "Don't underestimate him. Maybe one day, this person named Xi will be invited to Jin to be a high official. At that time, we people will not be able to listen to his orders? Hi?
, I get angry when I think about it.”
Wei Yan said: "What do you think we should do?"
Dianjie said: "If you ask me, let's light a fire and burn that old guy. I don't believe that the lord can kill us."
Wei Yan slapped the table and said, "Yes, burn him. Let's see who can do it."
Wei Jian and Dian Jie were originally reckless and courageous men. When they were half drunk, they became angrier and wanted to do it. Late at night, they brought a few soldiers and surrounded Xi Fuji's house and lit fires everywhere.
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As soon as the fire lit up, half the sky in the north of the city was bright. Wei Ji was drunk and had murderous intentions. He climbed up on the roof and prepared to jump into the yard from above to kill Xi Ouji. Unexpectedly, Xi Ouji's house was an old house.
The wood is dry and will burn when exposed to fire. When Wei Jian walked to the main roof, the beams had been burned, and only a crash was heard. Wei Jian fell down with the roof. The room was filled with smoke and fire, and a burning broken wood was just the right time.
It pressed on his chest. Wei Jian held up the piece of wood with both hands and pushed it aside desperately. He tried several times and finally got away. But his chest was severely burned. He didn't care to kill Xi Yingji and risked his life.
He rushed out of the fire. Most of his hair and beard were burned off, and there were still flames dancing on his clothes. Dianjie and others rushed up to help him put out the fire on his body. Wei Jie tilted his body and fell to the ground. Everyone touched him.
After touching his chest and testing his breathing, he found that he was still breathing, so he carried him away from the scene with all his hands.
Hu Yan, Xu Chen and others saw the fire in the north of the city and hurriedly brought people over. When they saw that Xi Fuji's house was on fire, they immediately organized soldiers to put out the fire and rescue people. After a while, Xi Fuji and his family were killed one by one.
When they were carried out, everyone was badly burned and dying.
When Jin Wengong heard that there was a fire in the north of the city, he also rushed over. When he saw Xi Fuji, the old man was speechless. Jin Wengong shouted twice, and Xi Fuji opened his eyes with difficulty and just looked
Duke Wen of Jin glanced at it, tilted his head, and closed his eyes forever. Duke Wen of Jin was so angry that he immediately ordered a search throughout the city to find out the person who set the fire.
When it was daybreak, the sergeant came to report that the arsonists had been found, and they were the two generals Wei Ji and Dianjie. Jin Wengong gritted his teeth and said: "They took my order as a joke. I had to kill these two men."
Not a guy."
Zhao Shui hurriedly advised: "My lord, these are two rough men. They made trouble after drinking and disobeyed orders. I kindly ask my lord, considering that they have followed you for many years, are loyal and have made great achievements, do you still want to obey your orders?"
Is it easy to let go?"
Duke Wen of Jin said: "Gong is merit, and fault is fault. You cannot use credit to offset your fault. There are many people who have made merit. If those who have merit use their own merit to offset their fault, how can I execute my order? You don't need to say more.
Yes, these two people disobeyed orders and committed a capital crime, so they must be beheaded."
Zhao Shui had a good relationship with Wei Ji. He wanted to save Wei Ji, so he said: "Dian Jie is the mastermind. Wei Ji must have been bewitched by him to do such stupid things. As you know, my lord, Wei Ji
He is a fierce general who always rushes to the front in every battle. It would be a pity to kill him. The lord wants to dominate and needs such a person. It is better to keep him to kill the enemy and let him perform meritorious service. What do you think?"
Duke Wen of Jin also felt sorry for Wei Ji. But he couldn't take back what he said, so he calmed down and said, "I know that Wei Ji is brave, but I can't bear to kill him. But I heard that Wei Ji has been burned to a terrible state.
I can't even stand up. It's probably useless. I think military law will be enforced."
Zhao Shuai rolled his eyes and said: "Master, let me go and take a look first. If he is really not good, I will do as you wish. If he is still okay, just keep him. After all, he is a fierce general."
Jin Wengong said: "Okay, you can handle this matter yourself."
After Zhao Shui left, Jin general Xun Lin's father took Bianjie up. When Jin Wengong saw that Bianjie was so angry, he started to scold him: "You are a common man, you have no brains, right? I'm obviously here."
Don’t you take the order seriously? You were the one who instigated the fire, right?”
Dianjie was completely awake at this time, and he knew that he would not survive. Thinking of the hard work he had gone through for nineteen years, he couldn't help but feel sad and angry. In addition, he was originally a rough man with a tough temper, and after being scolded by Jin Wengong,
The fire in his heart surged up, and he simply poured out all the grievances in his stomach. He mocked: "Jie Zitui cut off the meat from his legs and gave it to you to eat, and he was burned to death. Xi Fuji also gave you meat to eat, of course.
You have to treat everyone equally."
Dianjie's words were like slapping Duke Wen of Jin in the face in public. He didn't want to kill Dianjie at first, but he was angered at this time. He argued with Dianjie just like he did with fellow refugees on the way to escape. He said: "
Jie Zitui is Jie Zitui, he ran away on his own, how can he depend on me?"
Dianjie said, "Xi Fuji didn't run away. He's in the city. Why don't you go see him? If you really wanted to repay your kindness, you should have paid a visit in person."
Duke Wen of Jin's face became hot when Dianjie said it, and he couldn't get off the stage for a while. He glanced at Xun Lin's father beside him. But Xun Lin's father had no intention of interceding at all. He gritted his teeth, waved his hand, and called Xun Lin
The father quickly dragged Bianjie out.
Xun Lin's father was not one of the old people who had wandered with Chong'er. He had long been dissatisfied with the arrogance of Dianjie and other Chonger's old ministers. When he heard the order, he immediately ordered Dianjie to be pushed out. After a while, he beheaded his head.
Come report.
Let’s talk about Wei Wei. He was lying on the bed at this time. His subordinates came to report that Zhao Shui had been ordered to come to see him. This usually reckless man seemed to suddenly become smarter. He quickly got up and asked his subordinates to lay on his chest.
Wrapping himself in a fine cloth, and then dressed neatly, he ran out of the back room to greet Zhao Shuai.
Zhao Shui was surprised at first when he saw Wei Yan trotting out to greet him, but in a blink of an eye he noticed that Wei Yan had a grinning expression, and he immediately understood that Wei Yan was acting. Of course, Zhao Shui would not point it out.
He said calmly: "The general was seriously injured, why did he come out to see me?"
Wei Jie said angrily: "This injury is nothing. If I go into battle to kill the enemy, this injury will not be a problem at all. If you don't believe it, I will give you a fist and kick training." After saying that, Wei Jie became majestic.
He walked outside the house and used some punches and kicks in the open space. Zhao Shuai stood under the eaves and saw Wei Yan baring his teeth and grinning for a while. He knew that his injury was serious. He didn't wait for Wei Yan to finish the punch and persuaded him to go back.
Lie down.
Wei Yan raised his voice and said loudly: "Don't worry, I'm fine at all."
Zhao Shuai walked up to him, patted his shoulder lightly and said, "Don't try too hard. If the lord sees you like this, you will really be doomed. But don't worry, I'm here to make sure you're fine. You still
Go back and rest quickly. I will go back and report to the lord."
Wei Yan nodded gratefully and was about to say thank you. Zhao Shuai waved his hand, turned around and left.
Zhao Shui met Duke Wen of Jin and described the scene of meeting Wei Ji. Duke Wen of Jin was very happy to hear that Wei Ji was still alive and kicking. He ordered that Wei Ji be dismissed from his official position and sent someone to escort him back to his country to recuperate.
Dian Jie was killed and Wei Ji was dismissed from his post. This incident caused a shock in the army. The officers and soldiers of the Jin army discussed it. Everyone said that although Dian Jie and Wei Ji had made great achievements, they could not be forgiven for violating military laws.
Who else dares to compete with them? Just behave yourself.
From then on, Chong'er's old arrogance was restrained. The officers and soldiers of the three armies were all cautious and did not dare to disobey orders.