Things have not gone well recently, which has hit Zhou Sheng hard.
He even felt that it was not his fault, and he had tried his best to prevent the plot from changing.
In fact, the plot is still changing, especially what Wang Xu did, which is far from the Yang Jian in his memory, which makes him secretly wonder where he went wrong.
Of course, Zhou Sheng is not a modern person and has no direct impression of time travel, seizing one's body, and rebirth.
Otherwise, he should wonder whether Wang Xu was reborn from the future like him.
But even so, Zhou Sheng was very surprised. Others were developing according to his reborn memory, so how could Wang Xu be different?
"Named disciple Zhou Sheng, I have met senior brother Yang Jian." Zhou Sheng entered the living room and slightly arched his hands towards Wang Xu.
Wang Xu nodded with a smile, pointed to the chair next to him, motioned Zhou Sheng to sit down, and asked, "Uncle Ziya asked you to come, right?"
"To be honest, senior brother, it was indeed Senior Uncle Ziya who asked me to come."
Zhou Sheng nodded in recognition, and then said: "Uncle Master said, let me come to Xiqi in seven days. The matter in Xiqi will come to an end."
"oh!"
Wang Xu's eyes lit up, it seemed that Jiang Ziya was ready to let Ji Chang die suddenly.
It was really fast. Jiang Ziya took over Xiqi in less than a hundred days, and he was sure to take over the power after Ji Chang's sudden death. It seemed that he, the master uncle, still had something on his hands.
Although Xiqi doesn't have famous generals and doesn't have many capable ministers, its size is such that there is no shortage of officials in three squads and six rooms.
In addition, Ji Chang is a maniac about having sons, and has as many as a hundred sons under his knees, who are placed in various important positions. If Jiang Ziya wants to monopolize power, he will definitely not be able to do it without powerful skills.
"Zhou Sheng, how is Xibochang doing now?"
Wang Xu guessed that Xibo Hou Jichang was about to die, but he still asked out of habit.
After Zhou Sheng heard about it, he thought of Ji Chang's kindness to him and said with a gloomy look: "Old Marquis occasionally caught wind and cold, and he has been losing weight day by day. Recently, he has been missing food and tea. He knows that he has not many days left.
He often called all the princes to his bedside to inquire about military policies and orders, and he seemed to be planning a successor."
When Wang Xu heard that it was true, he just didn't know what method Jiang Ziya used to make princes and kings like Ji Chang contract the incurable cold.
You know, this is a prehistoric world, even the dead can be resurrected, and the cold is not a serious disease.
Everyone in Xiqi was helpless about Ji Chang's condition and could only watch as it worsened. It was not certain whether this was a disease or something else.
Thinking that Ji Chang was about to die, Wang Xu shook his head slightly and said, "Zhou Sheng, in your opinion, which prince does Xi Bochang like more and who is he willing to let take over the title?"
"this..."
Zhou Sheng pondered for a moment and replied: "The king loves his eldest son, and the people love his youngest son. The heir that the Marquis loves most is undoubtedly his eldest son Ji Fa. Unfortunately, Ji Fa died young. Now the one who worries the Marquis the most is undoubtedly
The fourth legitimate son Zhou Gongdan was once again the ninth legitimate son Wei Kangshu."
"No Ji Fa?" Wang Xu asked back.
Zhou Sheng lowered his head and replied affirmatively: "There is no Ji Fa."
Wang Xu was stunned for a moment, tapping his fingers on the table.
Zhou Sheng stood aside and waited patiently. After a while, he continued to speak: "I have been staying with Mr. Hou these past few days. According to Mr. Hou's wishes, Uncle Ziya is more interested in Master Ji Fa and intends to let him go."
The Marquis made Ji Fa the crown prince."
Wang Xu nodded lightly. Ji Fa was the King of Zhou Wu in the novel and history. As for the fourth son Zhou Gongdan, he was called the Duke of Zhou in later generations. The ninth son Wei Kangshu was the founding king of the Wei Kingdom and was just a vassal king.
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Ji Chang's favorite heir was actually not his second legitimate son Ji Fa, but his fourth legitimate son Zhou Gongdan.
It's interesting. Could it be that in the novel, when Ji Chang died, he made Ji Fa his heir apparent, not willingly, but under coercion?
Perhaps this is indeed the case. According to the information Wang Xu obtained, King Wen had hundreds of heirs, including eighteen legitimate sons.
Ji Fa, the second legitimate son, has the best relationship with Jiang Ziya. In private, Ji Fa treats Jiang Ziya as a sub-father.
If Wang Xu were Jiang Ziya, he would not leave Ji Fa alone, who is a sub-father, and recommend other legitimate sons who are not familiar with him to take over.
Thinking of this, Wang Xu became more and more suspicious that the sudden death of Ji Chang in the novel was really related to Chan Jiao and even Jiang Ziya.
Otherwise, it is insufficient to explain why Ji Chang entrusted an orphan to Ji Fa instead of his favorite Zhou Gongdan.
Perhaps Ji Chang at that time had seen through the nature of the Chan religion and knew that if he did not establish Ji Fa as heir apparent but instead established Zhou Gongdan, Zhou Gongdan might be in danger for his life.
"You go back and tell Uncle Ziya that I will definitely be there in seven days."
Wang Xu calmed down and signaled to Zhou Sheng that he could leave.
After Zhou Sheng left, he glanced at the map hanging on the wall and whispered: "King Wu Jifa, this person should not be underestimated!"
Others don't know, they just think that Ji Fa was chosen by Jiang Ziya because of some bad luck, and was indirectly recognized by Jiang Ziya through Jiang Ziya, and became Ji Chang's designated successor.
Wang Xu knew very well that Ji Fa's ability to come into Jiang Ziya's sight had nothing to do with bad luck. He had earned it through his own efforts.
When the prince of Xiqi, Boyi Kaoshang, was still alive, everyone said that the eldest son and the second son were brothers and sisters, but then again, these were not Ji Fa's disguises.
It is true that Boyi has a kind-hearted character and has no fight with the world, because he is the prince and does not need to fight for anything. He upholds the king's principles and governs benevolently. He will naturally be the next Xibohou.
This was not the case for Ji Fa. As his second legitimate son, he could become a small prince in a small town in the future, but if not, he could only serve as an official in Xiqi and assist Boyi in his examination and administration.
In Wang Xu's opinion, these words of being respectful to brothers, being kind to others, and having the demeanor of a wise king are not Ji Fa's means of self-promotion.
The real Ji Fa will never be as kind as he appears. Instead, he is a scheming and strategic hero.
If this were not the case, after Jiang Ziya moved into Xiqi and other young masters were still watching, how could Ji Fa directly place a big bet?
At that time, Ji Chang was not dead yet. In private, Ji Fa said that Jiang Ziya was his second father, and he always treated him as his second father.
Now, in just a few months, Jiang Ziya has gained great power, and Ji Chang is about to die soon. Those who saw Ji Fa's jokes and thought he was a fool can no longer laugh now.
Such a person is undoubtedly terrifying.
Even Wang Xu couldn't imagine how Ji Fa would bet heavily on Jiang Ziya at that time and believed that Jiang Ziya was profitable.
Seven days later...
Ever since an unexpected cold, Ji Chang's condition has become worse day by day. Today, he is more lethargic and less awake. Anyone with a discerning eye can already see that, and there is not much time left for Ji Chang.
Ji Chang could only do this. When he woke up this morning, he drank three bowls of porridge and ate two pieces of noodles.
Others said that this was a sign that a serious illness was about to recover, but Ji Chang knew that these people were lying to him. His body had run out of oil and energy, and his condition had improved somewhat today, but it was just a return to health.
"What time is it now?"
"Master Hou, it's already three o'clock in the morning."
In the main hall, Ji Chang, who had been energetic all morning, felt that the strength in his body was slowly passing away, and he felt drowsy.
He didn't know if he could wake up again if he slept again this time. It seemed that some things needed to be arranged.
"Time flies so fast!"
Jichang sat on the throne of the princes, looked around reluctantly, and sighed: "Call the prime minister, civil and military officials, and all the descendants to come and see me."
"Yes, Lord Marquis."
Zhou Sheng, who was in charge of serving the medicine, withdrew, and within a short time, all the civil and military officials appeared one after another, together with their heirs.
Ji Chang glanced around, and when his eyes fell on Ji Fa, a trace of disgust flashed deep in his eyes.
When it fell on the fourth son Zhou Gongdan, his eyes became more helpless.
There were various expressions. At the end, Ji Changqiang supported his sick body and said: "Living alone in the northwest, sitting in charge of Duifang, commanding two hundred princes, and not daring to neglect at all times. It is a pity that the weather does not miss the year, so I am alone.
I am determined to defeat Zhou, but I only lament that my strength is exhausted, and I can only cry out for help. Today, I have summoned the prime ministers, civil and military officials, and all my descendants to come here. I will entrust you with the great cause of my son, and I hope that all the ministers will be able to help you. "
Jiang Ziya took two steps forward, bowed to Ji Chang, and said in a deep voice: "May I ask, Lord Marquis, who can be the heir apparent?"
Ji Chang's eyes glanced back and forth at Ji Fa and Zhou Gongdan. Just as he was about to speak, he discovered that there were two more unfamiliar generals among the civil and military forces.
Seeing these two unfamiliar generals, Ji Chang couldn't help but raise his finger and asked: "Who are these two generals? They look so familiar?"
"I, General Yang Jian, the commander-in-chief of Hangu Pass, now King Zhou has gone against the grain and fate is in Zhou's direction. This general, I entered Xiqi this time to discuss the rebellion with the Prime Minister."
Wang Xu stood up, slightly cupped his hands towards Ji Chang, and said: "Master Hou, you don't recognize me anymore. We met in Chaoge."
Ji Chang's pupils were slightly dilated, pretending to be dim-sighted, and waved his hands: "I really didn't recognize the general."
"Master Hou, then you should know me, right?"
Another person stood up, cupped his hands and said: "This general, Chen Tong, the commander-in-chief of Tongguan, like General Yang Jian, also responded to the Prime Minister's call, decided to revolt, and followed the Prime Minister to crusade against the unjust and punish the oppressive Zhou."
When Ji Chang heard this, he felt top-heavy and about to fall back.
Zhou Sheng, who had quick eyesight and quick hands, helped Ji Chang support him and asked, "Master Hou, are you okay?"
Ji Chang squinted his eyes, pushed Zhou Sheng away after a while, and said hoarsely: "I'm fine."
After saying this, Ji Chang glanced at Zhou Gongdan who was standing below, then set his eyes on Ji Fa, and said: "Young Master Ji Fa, abide by the laws and regulations, treat others well, have a commendable filial piety, and can continue to be great."
Reunion...."
After Ji Chang made his decision, he glanced at Jiang Ziya, who was standing on the left, and then at Wang Xu and Chen Tong, who were standing next to Jiang Ziya on the left and right.
The next second, the corners of his mouth moved slightly, and before he could say anything, he spit out a mouthful of blood.
"Wow..."
"Master Hou?"
Jiang Ziya took two quick steps and supported Ji Chang's arm.
Ji Chang's face was as golden as paper, his lips were blue, and he said tremblingly: "Prime Minister, after Ji Fa succeeds to the throne, please give more advice to him to treat his brothers and sisters well."
Just as Jiang Ziya was about to speak, he realized that although Ji Chang's complexion was not good, his eyes were brighter than ever before, as if he could see through people's hearts.
That look clearly says that I know everything, but I don't have the strength to resist. I agree to all your conditions, and I just want to leave a way for Ji's descendants to survive.
"The Marquis is serious. Prince Ji Fa has a good reputation, so why would he persecute the members of the clan?" Jiang Ziya said with an expressionless expression.
Hearing this, Ji Chang had a smile on his face, and then looked at Zhou Gongdan who was kneeling below and crying heartbreakingly, and sighed secretly: "It's destiny, how can I do nothing..."
Well!!
Ji Chang's face froze, he couldn't breathe... he was dead.