Chapter 72: The King's Prestige
When Murong Qiancheng thought of this, she didn't know why, and her heart suddenly pounded again. When she was thinking wildly, she felt that someone tugged at the placket of her clothes, and she had already heard Jiang Xue'er say in surprise.
"Huh! It's so strange, why is Dragon City so quiet today? Walking all the way, I didn't even see a figure on the street! ”
Qiancheng didn't notice this. Just now out of the city, her mind is not here. When I think about it, it seems that this is indeed the case.
"Where have all the people in Dragon City gone? Xue'er, did your father order them to avoid going out of the city today? ”
"No! Father would never do that. Moreover, Brother Jiang Mian will not ...... What's going on? ”
Of course, they are not the only ones who are also questioning. After the team walked out of Dragon City, the eldest doctor Zizhong also asked Fei Yi, the minister in front of him. The other party glanced at him meaningfully and replied lightly.
"Did Doctor Shang really not think of it? Or do you really not know? ”
"Prime Minister, what does this mean?"
"Alas! I'm afraid that the doctor has been in the court for too long, and I'm afraid I don't know what the people want for a long time, right? ”
How could Zizhong not hear the irony in his words? Involuntarily, his face changed slightly. As one of the representatives of the aristocratic class of the Zhao State, he is a rich man. The forces attached to him and his family are enormous. Especially in terms of economy, his influence on the political situation of Zhao is not trivial, and even King Zhao relies on him very much. How can you be easily humiliated? What's more, he has many different views from Fei Yizheng on weekdays, and it is no secret that the contradiction between the minister of state and the doctor has been going on for a long time. immediately retorted.
"Where did the Prime Minister start with this? As a doctor, I assist the king in managing the government, and I will ask in detail about the small things such as a meal and a ploughing for the people in the market, lest I lose it. How can you not understand what people want! Although the Prime Minister has a higher status than me, if he says it in such a tone, he is losing his status as a minister. Are you questioning my ability to govern? ”
Hearing him so unceremoniously-for-tat. The atmosphere around was a little tense. In the walking procession, many people quietly watched this side. Some don't understand, just walked out of Dragon City, what is the Minister of State and the Doctor for? It seems to be a sign that it is going to be pinched! This is a bad sign.
"Since Lord Shang knows the situation of the people so well, don't you know what the people of Dragon City are pouring out of the city for today?"
Fei Yi smiled coldly. Recently, there are some people in Dragon City who have been moving a lot and can't escape his eyes. It was just for fear of disturbing King Zhao's quiet recuperation, so he couldn't bear it. However, just now he turned around and saw that Zizhong, Uncle Wang, Chu Daxing and others had been whispering behind him, not knowing what they were talking about in secret. He was angry in his heart, and finally he couldn't bear it anymore.
"What do you say...... Are the people of Dragon City out of the city? How is this possible! Who organized and instigated them to do this? Didn't you think about the dangerous consequences?! ”
Before Zizhong could speak again, someone had already questioned loudly with a stunned expression. Fei Yi didn't have to look to know who the person who jumped out was.
"You don't have to ask! Just keep to yourself and do your own thing during this special period...... Don't worry about the rest. Hum! ”
Fei Yi snorted coldly, which was a warning. Then he ignored them, and went straight forward, following King Zhao's carriage.
"What does he mean? Outrageous! The king is still alive, and he is so arrogant to us. Later...... Where will we still have room to speak? Doctor Zizhong, no matter what, don't be afraid of him. With our backing, you must fight for the power you should fight! ”
Looking at the back of Minister Fei Yi who walked to the front and rode side by side with Chu Jiangmian, Chu Daxing felt that the root of his teeth was a little itchy. He vigorously encouraged Zizhong, telling him not to be soft at a critical time, and to strive to get more power from King Zhao.
Doctor Zizhong's face was gloomy. Originally, he didn't have a heavy desire to fight for power, but he couldn't withstand the strong demands of the nobles who supported him behind him. There are some things that he knows are against his will, and he has to do them.
"Don't worry! For the sake of the stability of Zhao Guo, I will naturally speak when it is time to speak. ”
Hearing him say this, Uncle Wang Chu Daxing and a few people behind him glanced at each other, secretly happy in their hearts. As long as Zizhong has this attitude, it is enough. At critical moments, he will definitely play an unexpected role.
Fei Yi, who disdained to be with them, was full of worries, and there was no one to tell about the many depressed feelings in his chest. He glanced sideways at the silent young man. I couldn't help but whisper.
"Prince Jiang Mian, you have to pay more attention lately. There may be some unpeace in Dragon City and Jinxiang Palace! ”
Although the words cannot be said too clearly until something possible happens. But Fei Yi couldn't help but remind him after all. He very much hopes that His Royal Highness the Prince, who has grown up since childhood, can inherit the mantle of King Zhao and take over the king's scepter smoothly. In the special period when enemies from all sides are attacking, there must be no chaos within the Zhao State. Otherwise, it will really be a catastrophe, and destruction will only be in the moment!
"Thank you for the reminder! It's okay, just rest assured. ”
Chu Jiangmian nodded, and everything was silent.
After another two hours, King Zhao's brigade finally arrived at the hunting ground of the Nine Elements Mountain. When, in the midst of all the attention, the king took a deep breath and endured the pain of injuries all over his body and stepped out of the carriage, what he saw was the countless loyal soldiers waiting for him under the hunting banner, as well as the sea of people like a long wind sweeping across the earth.
Almost half of the people in Dragon City were dispatched. No one organized it, and they all came here before dawn. Just to not disturb the king's itinerary, he came here and waited silently.
Surrounded by a large number of attendants and officials, Zhao Wang Chulie, who slowly walked to the high place, after seeing the situation all over the mountains and fields, even if his heart was as hard as iron, he couldn't help but be moved.
A large scene of tens of thousands of people, without any noisy sounds. Dark clouds overhead, desolate and solemn far and near. The feelings of the countless battles in the past came to my heart again. These are his subjects and soldiers, they are infinitely loyal to him, and he lives up to their blood!
"King! See you again at last! That's great...... Take care, King! ”
A crippled white-headed veteran standing not far away, when he opened his wide-clouded eyes and finally saw the king's old figure clearly, he could no longer bear the fierce emotions in his heart. The mutilated body crouched between the long grass and the dust, and the cry of grief came from the bottom of his heart.
Immediately after, nearly a hundred veterans of the hundred battles standing in this direction bowed down together, and almost simultaneously let out a shout that shook the heavens and the earth.
"The King...... Take care! ”
Once upon a time, they followed the saddle of this hero and fought bravely to kill the enemy, and built the Great Wall with their flesh and blood. The scimitars of the Hu people mutilated their bodies. The iron arrows of the Hu people took the lives of countless of their comrades in the army. But no one shed a single tear. As long as the man picks up the knife and puts on the armor, there will be only blood on his body, but no tears!
However, at this moment, their blood turned into tears! Flowing only for a twilight hero. He is their spiritual support and idol. originally thought that he would live with the years and be with the green mountains. But after all, he has faltered and can no longer afford the dreams of those heroes.
Affected by the tragic emotions of these old soldiers, the dragoon soldiers who had already been surging in their chests jumped off their horses, stabbed the ground with their long knives, and shouted in unison.
"King! Wansheng! King Wansheng...... Wan win, Wan win, Wan Wan win! ”
The heroic voice is like a mountain roaring tsunami, and it lasts for a long time. The birds in the mountains and forests were all frightened, soaring into the sky and hovering on the top of the mountain.
And those who came from Dragon City just to take a good look at King Zhao burst into tears with excitement. Whether it was a sturdy man or a woman or a child, they all knelt on the ground and congratulated the king. Among the long grass, on the hillside, there are people of black pressure from all over the distance. They did not utter any grandiose words, but expressed their wordless blessings in the most pious and silent way.
Zhao Wang Chulie has always disliked such a scene. However, today, in the face of this situation, his eyes were moist. Ruthless may not be a true hero, and he was very moved by the heartfelt admiration of all his subjects. If it was in the past, he was still at a high-spirited age, of course he would personally walk among them and overlook the magnificent mountains and rivers of Zhao with everyone. But he no longer has the ability to do so.
"Let everybody get up. Alas! For the sake of me alone, I didn't deserve such a great courtesy! ”
King Zhao had a faint sadness on his face, and casually ordered. Someone around him had already conveyed it loudly, and more than 100 guards cavalry responded to the voice. rode away and conveyed the king's orders everywhere.
"Great King, all the people of Dragon City poured out of the city and came all night, just to catch a glimpse of the king in the Nine Elements Mountain. They are relieved to see that you are well. ”
Minister Fei Yi spoke of relief beside him. He took off his robes and put on his armor again. As the person who has followed King Zhao for the longest time, he will enter the prime minister and become the dry city of the country. The king is still there, he is old and strong, and he does not dare to lag behind.
"It's just a pity that we're all old! There is no ability to maintain a stable life for them. This task, starting today, will be handed over to these young people! ”
Chu Lie said as he casually pointed to Chu Jiangmian beside him, his eyes full of infinite hope.