This mansion is the largest mansion in Gaoyanfang. It was originally an official residence. It is said to be the residence of Chen Kan, an important minister of the former dynasty. However, the Chen family has long since dispersed, and Gaoyanfang has gradually become dilapidated. Although there are many residents, it is very...
Desolate.
Su Ziji climbed up to the rockery pavilion, where everyone was serving wine and food. He saw that the sky was overcast at this time, stars, rain and fog were falling, and the sky was still dark. Every house was closed and the lights were very sparse. There were only one or two sounds.
The barking of dogs gives people a little sparkle.
Several people had arranged the food and drinks, and when they saw Su Ziji looking at the rainy scene with eyes full of despair, they didn't dare to be alarmed, so they retreated to the side to wait.
Thousands of houses were silent, and the rain was rising and falling... In this night, Wen Xunpeng didn't speak for a while.
"Chen Kan was a famous minister in those days. During his reign, the rivers and seas were prosperous, his homes were open, and his houses were not picked up on the road. Today, we are waiting here. It is also a kind of fate." Su Ziji smiled to himself, breaking the silence.
Wen Xunpeng was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Mr. Chen Ge has lived through three dynasties, but he came to this house, became prosperous, rectified the world, and then revived. My lord, this is in line with God's will."
"Really?" Su Ziji looked at Wen Xunpeng, stared at the lights that were accidentally lit in the distance, and said for a long time: "Actually, I don't dare to believe that God's will is not God's will, but after careful study, I don't dare to deny it.
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"God's will still requires man-made efforts. Heaven will help itself if man strives. My lord has prepared for this, so there is no need to worry about God's will!" Wen Xunpeng stared into the distance. He was extremely smart. At this time, he said: "If God's will is followed, King Qi will do it tonight."
Or when there’s action!”
"I'm not worried about that!" Su Ziji smiled back: "The best is like water, but it's not what I mean by indisputable!"
"But we have to fight for what others have!"
"When water flows down from a high place, no one can stop it. This is the nature of water."
"Similarly, as long as King Qi doesn't want to die, he has to fight. This is also the nature of King Qi - therefore, it is all under my control!"
"Don't worry, King Qi will have a big plan tonight!" Su Ziji said, but before he finished speaking, he heard a thunderous sound in the sky, and a fierce wind with rain rushed in immediately. Wen Xun
Peng raised his head, and even in the night, he could vaguely see thick black clouds moving in the distance for most of the day. The gaps in the clouds were bright and shining, and from time to time, dull rolling thunder could be heard.
I suddenly shuddered and felt awe.
Late at night. Prince Qi’s Mansion
Under the silent and blooming flower trees, a few lanterns emitted a soft red light under the rain.
Silence enveloped the courtyard. Only the sound of heavy footsteps could be heard in the distance. A group of silent armored soldiers walked between the courtyards on a routine inspection.
Other than that, there were only raindrops falling and making a mess.
The patrolling soldier passed by here, paused slightly, looked left and right, and continued to move forward.
In the grass, the figure of the dwarf was hunched, his bones twisted at an incredible angle, and he was lying behind a tree that was no more than his knees.
Only the slight rise and fall of the chest can tell that he is still alive.
When the footsteps were heard, the figure slowly crawled forward against the shadow.
When you encounter the courtyard, you will swim across it like a gecko.
After repeating this process, I unknowingly moved closer to another level.
The lights are brightly lit here, and what is faintly visible are densely packed figures.
He closed his breath and looked around, his eyes widened. On the steps, King Qi was wearing armor and holding a long sword in his hand. In front of him were all fully armed soldiers.
Several servants stood on both sides holding torches, and the people in the audience were summoned in batches. They were all silent, not even coughing, and their faces could not be seen clearly in the shadows.
King Qi's face was as dark as water, and he was talking eloquently, with a vibrato of metal collision.
"My father is old and suffers from fainting spells from time to time. He is even deceived by evil villains. The kings scold and hold him accountable for their minor mistakes... This is not the original intention of my father and the court. It is caused by traitors inside and outside."
"Ever since I was granted the title, I have always been careful and respectful, abiding by the law and not daring to violate the rules. No matter how small or small, I am worthy of Prince Dazheng."
"However, there are treacherous ministers in the court and eunuchs in the palace who collude with each other to deceive the emperor and almost shake the foundation of the country. The reason why nothing has happened so far is just because of fear of being alone."
"How can I shut myself up and only care about my own reputation? Ignore the country and the country?"
These lectures made the atmosphere even more tense. Everyone raised their heads and then lowered them silently, not daring to make any sound.
King Qi's face was livid, and he glanced at everyone gloomily. After a long while, he continued: "In the face of great righteousness, you can ignore small details. This is the great road praised by saints."
"When a father punishes his son, he should accept the small stick and avoid the big stick. The sage will not regard it as disobedience."
"Nothing but to preserve my father's reputation."
"Therefore, I trained my troops alone to stand by and wrote a petition to punish the treacherous ministers. This is also to follow the sage's humble words and righteousness."
"My father has been deceived by the eunuchs and treacherous officials for a long time. I must not have seen Gu's confession... I have decided that you will follow Gu today to eliminate the treacherous eunuchs and restore your Majesty's name.
, and also to restore the country to its glory."
There was silence in the hall, not even breathing could be heard.
Only King Qi's voice echoed.
"According to the "Dazheng Ancestor System" and Taizu's Treasured Instructions."
"...If there are no honest ministers in the dynasty and there are evildoers in the court, then the prince will train the troops and be on standby, and the emperor will give secret orders to the kings to lead the troops to bring peace to the people."
"After the peace is achieved, collect the troops in the camp, and the Emperor of the Dynasty will return... If the king does not arrive, and sends generals to fight for peace, the generals will also collect the troops in the camp, and will lead several people to the emperor. They will stay in the capital for less than five days and return, and their merits will be rewarded
The surrender will be issued later."
"On top, I follow the Confucian way of the saints, and on the bottom, I act according to the precious precepts made by my ancestors. This heart and conduct are as clear as a mirror, and all my actions are righteous."
"After the matter is completed, I will definitely pay homage to the mausoleum and wait for the guilty clan to return to the palace."
"The emperor, the emperor, and the empress can learn from the truth. If there is any violation, heaven and earth will abandon it."
Someone came from the left and right carrying a silver basin. King Qi looked around, then raised his sword and killed a sheep himself, and poured the blood into the basin.
The hot steam was steaming up, and someone was holding a wine vat, and the wine slurry was mixed into it and mixed thoroughly.
"Here, let me toast you all."
King Qi spoke calmly, filled a bowl by himself, and drank it in public.
"please."
The people in front of him all stepped forward one after another, took a glass of blood wine, and drank it.
He swore an oath softly.
"Emperor, Heaven, and Empress Tu, learn from this heart. If you violate this oath, heaven and earth will hate you."
The oaths are very similar.
But when it's one person's turn, they don't move.
King Qi's eyes seemed to be burning with fire.
"Why doesn't Mr. Wang drink?"
"Is it because I didn't treat you well? Or do you dislike the smell of the wine?"
"Your Majesty, you shouldn't do this."
This man was thin and had a sad face. He only bowed slightly while standing... Those who recognized him knew that he was King Fu of Qi.
"Oh?" King Qi laughed angrily and said slowly.
"In everything I do, I follow the path of the sages and rely on the emperor's teachings. I don't dare to be independent... Fu Jing said... There is something wrong with Gu."
"I would like to hear Fu's advice."
This man held his hand again, his expression a little heavy, but he also had a free and easy look that didn't care about life and death.
"Sages and righteous people never teach others to usurp the throne."