It was an ordinary and busy day in Bianliang City on the ninth day of June in the fourteenth year of Jing Han.
it's clear.
For many high-level officials of the Wu Dynasty, it has just been a month since the death of the former right prime minister Qin Siyuan. This is also an important and special day. After the political disputes and wrangling in the earlier days, on this day, the political situation of the Wu Dynasty will change for a period of time.
The basic structure has been determined, and the appointment and transfer of many officials, as well as the clarification of responsibilities for the Yellow River defense line and the resistance to the Jurchen issue, will be determined on this day.
In a sense, this is a victory banquet where officials reward merit and punishment and divide the fruits of victory. Although they lost the battle with the Jurchens, at least in another war, many people gained
victory.
The morning dynasty starts at the fifth watch. Officials who are preparing to go to court often go out to the palace at the third watch. The frequency of the morning dynasty in the Wu Dynasty is variable. Generally, it is once every five days, but there are too many things going on recently.
, in order to better organize the fight against the Jurchens, the frequency was changed to two days or even one day. Some officials complained, but today, not many people have such sentiments.
Ning Yi got up after midnight. After slowly punching in the yard, he took a shower and changed clothes. He also ate some porridge and rice. After sitting quietly for a while, someone came over and asked him to go out. The carriage drove through the quiet market in the early morning.
, also drove past the residence of the former Right Prime Minister, and stopped when they were approaching the road to the palace gate. Ning Yi got out of the car. The driver was Zhu Biao, who hesitated to speak, but Ning Yi looked calm and took the photo
Patting him on the shoulder, he turned around and walked towards Miyagi in the distance.
Under the imperial city, many officials, large and small, had gathered. After Ning Yi arrived, he stood far away on the roadside where no one was paying attention. Not long after, Tong Guan also came, and Cai Jing also came.
Wang Fu, Li Yan, Zhang Bangchang, Li Gang, Qin Hui, Gao Qiu, Tang Ke, Wu Min... and others also came one after another and gathered in different places outside the palace city.
Everyone has a circle, but of course. They don't just stand together in one party. The first thing is of course status. Cai Jing and Tong Guan are the two giants in the court. Because they are in different fields, there is less friction. They get along well.
They are quite harmonious, and even if they don't get along well with each other, they will get together in a hahahahahahaha, compliment each other or criticize each other.
The people at Yushitai are relatively single. They don't want to form cliques. Even if they stand together, they are often separated from each other. They also don't like a large group of people talking together. At most, they can only talk to each other in pairs with solemn expressions. The second one is Qingliu.
.They may not have a high position, but they stand firm. Only those who stand firm will be appreciated by their superiors. Great Confucians are often good at dancing, have a literary character, are round on the outside and square on the inside, but are not afraid of what others say.
There are several young officials or young military generals with lower status who were brought here by others, or they are nephews and nephews in the big family, or potential new recruits. They are being brought here in the warm yellow light of the lanterns.
He led everyone around to recognize people and say hello. Ning Yi stood beside him, alone, and walked past him. The first person to say hello to him was Tan Zhen.
"coming."
He looked forward and said coldly.
"yes."
Ning Yi replied.
Then Tan Zhen walked over, and he was followed by a general with a fierce face. Ning Yi knew that this general's name was Shi Yuanmeng. He was a young military general under Tan Zhen's command who attracted much attention.
Today they will all meet together for the last time.
"coming."
Another voice sounded, this time, the voice was much gentler, but it sounded a bit tired. It was Tang Ke who calmly came over after greeting several officials. Although as a peacemaker,
There had been a lot of conflicts and disagreements with Qin Siyuan, but privately, the two were still good friends who cherished each other. Even though their paths were different, when Qin Siyuan was dismissed as prime minister and imprisoned, he still did a lot of work for Qin Siyuan's affairs.
After Qin Siyuan was sentenced to exile in Lingnan, he was originally going to be sent to Salman Island and sent to the army. From then on, Qin Siyuan and Qin Siyuan were far apart, but because of his activities, Qin Shaoqian was also sentenced to be sent to Lingnan.
Even though the two of them are in different places in Lingnan, at least the distance between them is much shorter. If they work in private, they might not be able to get together.
Unfortunately, all these efforts are meaningless.
"yes."
Ning Yi also answered.
"Don't think too much about today's affairs." Tang Ke said, "Old Qin is gone. Do your best and don't let him down."
"yes."
After Qin Siyuan left, many things, including the black materials given to Tong Guan to save his life, were left to Ning Yi. Tang Ke did not complain about him for this, and probably regarded Ning Yi as Qin Siyuan's to some extent.
The one who inherits the mantle.
After a while, Tong Guanye came over here seemingly unintentionally while talking to someone, and looked at him a few times: "Do you remember everything I told you two days ago?"
"remember."
"Okay." He nodded and said, "Do it well."
He did not wave Ning Yi over, but took the time to come over, not to condescend, but to minimize the impact. But being able to show such a demeanor still attracted a lot of attention to Ning Yi. Ning Yi was also familiar with the crowd.
People like Li Gang, the white-haired old man with a straight face, looked at him from a distance and stopped looking at him.
Firstly, Li Gang's position has begun to be neglected. Secondly, when Qin Siyuan's accident happened, Li Gang may have thought that the Qin Dynasty had collapsed, and the remaining power should cling to him and help him achieve great things. Ning Yi later turned to Tong Guan, an eunuch.
He had always looked down upon him, and maybe he thought that Ning Yi's behavior was a subtle slap in the face to him, so he didn't pay any attention to it.
Some officials, big and small, noticed Ning Yi and made some comments. Someone said: "That's what the Qin family left behind..." Then they said a few words about Ning Yi's general situation, whether right or wrong. After that, most others knew.
The situation, a businessman, was called to the Golden Palace, and it was also to eliminate the influence of the Right Prime Minister. It had little to do with his own situation. Some people had interacted with Ning Yi before, and saw him at this time
It was no surprise, so I stopped talking to him.
At five o'clock in the morning, Xihua Gate opens and everyone enters the palace city. Behind Xihua Gate is Right Chengtian Gate. After passing Right Chengtian Gate, there is a long palace wall and road. On the side are Jiying Gate and Huangyi Gate.
The hanging arch door, and then the Zichen Gate where you will enter this court meeting. Here are two more doors. Ning Yi and others went through three body searches in total. Everyone stood in the square in front of the Zichen Palace, and then the officials entered one after another.
A total of seven people, including Ning Yi, stayed at the corridor in the corner of the square outside, waiting for the announcement inside.
The fifth watch day was already halfway over, and the internal discussions began. The morning breeze blew, bringing a slight chill. The Wu Dynasty's control over officials was not strict, and several of them came from big families, whispering to each other.
The guards and eunuchs didn't take it seriously. Some people looked at Ning Yi, who had been standing there silently, with disgust on their faces.
Either because of their connections or their merits, it was an honor for them to be summoned by the emperor at this last moment. Having such a person mixed in with them immediately lowered their quality.
Ning Yi raised his head and saw that the sky was slightly white, white clouds were like catkins, and early morning birds were flying across the sky.
As people who control a country, they get up earlier than those who are controlled, but at this time, the city outside should have gradually become lively.
On the ninth day of June in the fourteenth year of Jing Han, Bianliang City. The last day of the Jing Han Dynasty.
it's clear.
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Tie Tianying led his detectives through the early morning wilderness. Using clues, he went to the home of an informant arranged by Zong Feixiao.
After passing by, it was already dark, and the house had been vacant for several days, and no one was there. Tie Tianying kicked open the door, looked at the dust in the room, and then said: "Search."
Not long after, a police officer who climbed through the wall found something. He handed it to Tie Tianying. After Tie Tianying looked at it, his expression suddenly changed, and then the iron knight followed and ran out.
Chenshi.
Wu Rui Camp was doing morning exercises. Li Bingwen led a few soldiers and passed by the front of the school ground. He saw a man from Luliang not far away who was communicating as usual. It was Han Jing who was familiar with him. He put his hands on his back and looked up at the sky. Li Bingwen also laughed.
Walking over, he put his hands behind his back and took a few glances: "Brother Han, what are you looking at?"
Han Jing turned his head and smiled at him.
Li Bingwen also laughed.
"Hey, by the way, where is Village Master Lu?"
"Something's wrong with her."
"Oh haha."
Li Bingwen just had nothing to say, so he didn't take it seriously.
Bianliang City.
Lu Hongti walked into the palace gate with two followers.
The morning court was still going on in the Zichen Palace. After entering the imperial city, the eunuch in the palace asked the female officer to remove her weapons and search her body. Then she took her to the imperial study room to wait. Several experts were specially arranged to guard her.
Sunlight poured in from outside the room, and the nearby palaces seemed quiet. The palace maids served tea. Hongti sat there quietly, closing her eyes. The imperial guard outside the door occasionally glanced at her to consider her beauty.
Outside the palace city, a girl named Xigua stood on the roof of the building, raising her head to take in the morning air.
This is the capital...
Dad...Uncle Shenggong...Uncle Seventh...Aunt Baihua...and all the brothers who died...Have you seen it...
Pedestrians come and go on the streets around it, which is lively and peaceful. Not far away is the majestic palace wall.
…
After the deaths of Qin Siyuan and Qin Shaoqian, their graves were placed on the outskirts of Bianliang City.
The sun was already very high. Tie Tianying's cavalry rushed here, panting. He looked at Qin Shaoqian's tombstone, pointed with his hand, and said: "Dig it."
A group of detectives were stunned for a moment, and then they went up and started digging the grave. They did not bring tools and were not very fast. One of the detectives rode a horse to a nearby village and found two hoes. Soon after, the grave was dug open and the coffin was removed.
After being lifted up and opened, the smell of corpses filled the sky. The corpses that had been buried for a month had rotted, deformed, and even had maggots.
Tie Tianying's hands trembled. He knew that he had found Ning Yi's weak spot and he could take action. The note in his hand said "Qin Shaoqian is suspected of not being dead." However, the dead body in the coffin was severely decomposed, so he endured it.
After a few glances, according to what Ning Yi said, Qin Shaoqian's head had been chopped off and then sewn back together. At that time, everyone couldn't have inspected the body too carefully. After a few glances, they saw that it was indeed Qin Shaoqian, that is.
The facts were established.
At this time, there were clues, but it was difficult to prove it with the corpse. He covered his mouth and nose and looked at it for a few times, and then said: "Cut off his clothes, cut off all his clothes." Two detectives suppressed their nausea and came up to do it.
Nothing could be seen from the rotting corpse, but then Tie Tianying discovered something. He grabbed the stick in the hand of a man and pushed away the rotting and deformed legs of the corpse...
…
In the Zichen Palace, Du Chengxi was reading out the promotion and transfer arrangements for an official, which could be heard even in the square outside. A tall eunuch came over - Wu Chao
Tong Guan led the troops. There were also several eunuchs in charge who had done great things. Therefore, it was not strange to have such a tall eunuch in the palace. It was just that when he came over, the nearby imperial army stopped him a little.
"Eunuch Hou, what's the matter?"
"Boss Du was waiting on the emperor inside. After a while, these people came in. They were all going to court for the first time. Boss Du was worried. He was afraid that something might happen, so he took the time to let us take a look at these people.
How are you practicing etiquette? We still have something to do at home, just ask and then leave."
The guard nodded, and the Eunuch Hou came over and asked the seven people in front of him in a low voice. His voice was not loud. After asking, he asked someone to go through the etiquette and waved his hand.
When asked about the fourth person, that person's behavior was somewhat substandard. The father-in-law got angry and said, "Come here, come here!"
He pulled the man aside, just where the guard could see it by tilting his head, and asked the man to do it twice more, and then corrected him himself. The man's face turned red with anxiety, and the guard looked away and looked away.
Go, go on duty in the palace, there is no need to point fingers and watch people make a fool of themselves.
Eunuch Hou still had something to do, but there was no problem. The man did it several times and was fine before he was let back. After a while, he asked the last person. That person also made a slight mistake. Eunuch Hou then sent that person back.
He was also called out and reprimanded.
Most of the other six people looked at this man with ridicule. Seeing that his kneeling was not standard, Eunuch Hou personally knelt on the ground and demonstrated again. Then he glared and glanced at everyone. Everyone turned away quickly. The guard smiled and said,
Don't go too far either.
…
Outside Bianliang City, in front of Qin Shaoqian's tombstone, Tie Tianying looked at the rotting corpse in the coffin. He used wooden roots to separate the legs of the corpse.
"This...is a eunuch?"
He stood there stunned for a while. His body was originally hot, but now it gradually became colder...
What does he want to do...
In the distance, the sound of horse hooves shook the earth and boiled over——
To the west of Bianliang, near Wansheng Gate, Du Sha walked out of the inn with a long knife on his back. At this time, more and more people were walking into the crowd from nearby, heading towards the city gate...
In the inner city, not far from Liangmen. Zhu Biao was sitting in the Zhuji shop that had been closed for a long time, closing his eyes and concentrating, with his spear lying on his knees. Chen Tuozi and others were standing or sitting, mostly quiet. In the yard,
Someone was carrying a few boxes in and placing them to the still closed window on the first floor. This quiet and busy atmosphere reflected each other with the bustling city gate outside.
At a certain moment, Zhu Biao pushed out the door with a long gun on his back.
The tip of the spear is sharp and bloodthirsty.
The blue bird has arrived, and the sun is shining all over the city.
…
In the Zichen Hall of the Imperial Palace, the imperial edict was announced, and after some speeches and thanks to the Lord for his kindness, seven people were announced inside. Ning Yi walked on the side, with simple steps and a calm face. After entering the gate, the Zichen Hall was solemn and spacious, with many ministers standing on both sides. Cai Jing, Tong
Guan, Li Gang, Qin Hui who had just been promoted to the right minister, Wang Fu, the young teacher, Tan Zhen, the Minister of War, Zheng Sinan, the Minister of Punishments, Tang Ke, the Minister of Rites, Yan Daozhang, the Minister of Personnel, Zhang Bangchang, the Minister of Household Affairs, Liu Juyuan, the Minister of Industry... In addition
There were also Gao Qiu, Cai You, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong and many other senior officials, all standing in solemn silence.
The clear smoke of sandalwood curls up, and above the front is the current Ninth Five-Year Supreme Emperor, the Emperor Zhou Zhe. These people are the top of the Wu Dynasty pyramid.
Seven people knelt down in unison not far from the door.
The edict was released and it was coming to an end. Except for the upline who recommended everyone to come in, not many people cared about the seven little things who came in at this time. Everyone was savoring the joy they had gained in their hearts, and they were also thinking about their own careers that would carry forward the past and open up the future.
This time, Qin Hui was the happiest. He glanced at Li Gang not far away from time to time. At this time, the position of left prime minister could no longer be extended. Yan Daozhang was promoted to the official department and took great advantage because of him.
He was a thug under Cai Jing, and it was his turn this time.
But except for Yan Daozhang, Cai Jing's family suffered a loss in this wrestling, but it didn't matter, his power was already too great, and the emperor didn't like it. To suffer a loss was to take advantage. Tong Guan's family got the opportunity to participate in the Yellow River
The best interests of the defense line are still digesting all the results in his mind at this time. With these, his next plan can be implemented properly.
Zhou Zhe stood up in front, his voice was slow, steady, and rich.
"Since I succeeded to the throne, I have wanted to revitalize the Wu Dynasty and ensure the peace and tranquility of the country. I have been walking on thin ice to protect the country from difficulties. I understand that you may not understand. I can give you honors and favors. Give you power. For this reason,
It is you who work for this country. But along the way, there are always huge pests and insects that damage our foundation. There is Wang Gaojin in the front, Lu Zhiping in the middle, and Qin Siyuan in the back!"
What he said were all the names of several prime ministers who had been convicted after he ascended the throne. Now it was time to make a conclusion and seal the coffin. Now that he had started speaking, it was impossible to stop for a while. Seven people were kneeling below.
, everyone stood and listened quietly.
Zhou Zhe said: "The battle with the Jurchens was in a hurry, and the Jurchens were strong. But we in the Wu Dynasty also had loyal ministers and righteous men who succeeded us. This is where I am happy, but also where I feel heartbroken! I have issued an imperial edict to sin against myself and reflect on myself.
If you and I really tried our best, would we really need the blood of so many loyal ministers and righteous men to defend the city? I am the king, and you are the officials. We must think carefully about these principles! After the Jurchens left, Qin Siyuan was punished, and he deserved what he deserved, but you
——”
His words were so generous and tragic that at this moment, everyone heard a voice and thought it was an illusion.
That's someone sighing.
"Hey, Zhou Zhe..."
Among the people kneeling down, Shi Yuanmeng felt that he had an illusion, because he felt that the businessman next to him actually stood up - how could it be possible.
Zhou Zhe also saw Ning Yi stand up - he hadn't realized the identity of the figure yet, and even the scene in front of him felt a little strange. In this golden palace, someone dared to stand up while kneeling? Yes.
It's not that I saw it wrong...but this was their first meeting.
There won't be a next time.
In the majestic Zichen Palace, for the first time in hundreds of years, there was a loud bang, deafening. Fire flashed, and everyone had no idea what had happened. On the golden steps, the emperor's body twisted in the next moment.
He sat crookedly on the dragon chair, and the sandalwood smoke dissipated. He looked in front of him in disbelief, looking at his legs. Something had penetrated there. It was densely packed, and blood seemed to be oozing out. What on earth was going on?
thing!
Ning Yi's steps had already passed through the crowd. His eyes were calm, as if he was doing something that he had practiced over and over again ten million times. In front of him, Tong Guan, who had a high status as a martial artist, reacted first. He shouted loudly.
With a cry: "Shu Zi!" A fist as big as a vinegar bowl hit Ning Yi's face and was swung up.
He served half of his life in the army and was stained with countless blood. Although he was old now, his power was still there. What came up in front of him was just a businessman who usually groveled in front of him. However, at this moment, there was nothing in the young scholar's eyes.
There was no fear or dodge, or even expressions of contempt. The figure seemed to be slow but fast, Tong Guanhao punched out, and the opponent caught it with one hand and slapped it out.
That slap hit Tong Guan's face with a bang, like a discus, and the head of this king with a different surname who had regained Yanyun and was famous all over the world was buzzing.
Tong Guan's body flew in the air for a moment, and his head banged on the golden steps. Blood splattered everywhere. Ning Yi had already stepped onto the golden steps, leaving him behind...
Time, push back.
A little earlier, the school grounds of Wurui Camp.
The morning exercise had not stopped yet. Li Bingwen led his guards back to the front of the army. Soon after, he saw the Luliang people bringing their war horses over. Some of the people assigned to them had already begun to prepare and mount their horses. Li Bingwen wanted to go over and ask something.
More hooves sounded, and there was the sound of iron plates on armor clashing.
The heavy cavalry, known as the "Iron Buddha", lined up in two rows and came from different directions. The one at the front was Han Jing.
Li Bingwen subconsciously waved his hand, summoning the nearby soldiers, and also alerted other soldiers of Wurui Camp: "Brother Han, what are you going to do!"
Han Jing did not answer, only the heavy cavalry continued to press forward. Dozens of soldiers retreated to the vicinity of Li Bingwen, while the rest of the soldiers in Wurui Camp looked at all this with confusion or surprise.
"Push!" Only cold words came out.
The heavy cavalry's push order is to form a formation and charge to kill.
People who had some friendship in the past were at each other's throats.
As the sun rose, the heavy cavalry pushed back and forth twice in front of the school grounds in front of tens of thousands of people. Blood was also flowing out in other places.
Then Han Jing rode a horse and stepped onto the high platform in front of the school ground. Below, Li Bingwen and all his soldiers had turned into corpses. The Luliang cavalry was already in formation nearby, ready to go!
"You have seen it! After the war in Xiacun, everyone in the court went against the grain. If the Jurchens come again, the Wu Dynasty will be destroyed! We will no longer accompany you! But the king is unruly, and the people are fighting to defeat him -" Han Jing's voice sounded, "
Luliang raised troops today, not to protect the Qing monarch, but to kill the faint monarch and hang his corpse on top of the city! And after today..."
On the school grounds, the voice sounded like thunder: "After today, we will rebel! You will perish the country——"
Murderous intent soars into the sky——(To be continued.)