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In the spring of this year, the kings of Teng and Xue came to the court, and there was a dispute over who should visit Lu Jun first, and finally relied on the mediation of Lu Yingong.

In fact, Xue and Teng are very ancient countries. According to historical records, the ancient tribes that existed during the Yin Shang period. The Shang Dynasty Teng State was destroyed before and after King Wu invaded the Shang, and after King Wu of Zhou won the world, he changed the seal of his younger brother Shu Xiu to the old Teng State's hometown. He established the Western Zhou Teng State and was made a marquis. Therefore, Teng is the country surnamed Ji, when Zhou became the king, there was another turmoil in the world, that is, the famous "Dongyi Rebellion", Zhou Gongdan redivided the world after quelling the rebellion on behalf of King Zhou Cheng, the pattern changed greatly, and many vassal states were resealed, and Teng was one of them. Teng was divided to the south of the Lu State, and became neighbors with the Song State, the Di State, and the Xue State. Although Teng was weak, it was protected by the same clan Lu State, and Teng State was also willing to be close to Lu State, and throughout the Spring and Autumn Period, the record of Teng Guojun's pilgrimage to Lu State has never been interrupted. And Xue is also an ancient country with a long history, and when Xia Yu was in power, Xi Zhong served as Che Zheng. Later, because of the merit of inventing the car as a means of transportation, it was sealed in Xuedi. Historical documents can verify that Xi Zhong is the twelfth great-great-grandson of the Yellow Emperor, so Xue Guo is a descendant of the Yellow Emperor. And his title is Marquis. The Xue State went through the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties for a total of 64 generations, and was destroyed by the Qi State in the middle of the Warring States Period. It is a marquis with the surname Ren.

Xue Hou and Teng Hou came to Lu at the same time to make a pilgrimage, and they began to dispute over who would meet Lu Yin Gong first. Because both countries are marquises, Xue Hou said: "Xue Guo was enshrined in the Xia and Shang period, hundreds of years earlier than your Teng, and it should be my Xue Hou who came to meet first." ”

Teng Hou didn't want to let him, he didn't talk to him about qualifications, but talked about bloodline with Xue Hou: "Teng Guo is the Bu Zheng of the Zhou royal family (Shu Xiu was the diviner of King Zhou Cheng back then), and he is a relative of the Ji family, your Xue Guo is a foreign surname country, and Teng Guo can't be ranked behind your Xue Guo." The two argued, and the subordinate reported to Lu Yingong, who could only make a decision, so he took the clan relatives as close and gave Teng Hou the right to meet first.

In the summer of this year, Duke Lu Yin, Duke Zheng Zhuang, and Duke Qi met in Yundi and planned to attack Xu State.

In the autumn of this year, on the first day of the seventh month, the Luyin Guild and the Duke of Qi and Zheng Zhuang gathered outside the capital of Xu Guoguo and attacked Xu Guo. Although the three kingdoms should divide the fruits after the city was broken, Lu Yingong still didn't take anything and led the army back to China.

Ten years after Lu Yin Gong ascended the throne, the surrounding small countries automatically came to worship and became vassal states, basically the country was rich and the people were safe, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

This winter, the low-key and diligent monarch came to the end of his life.

On this day, Gongzi Ji Hui asked to see him, and Lu Yin saw him fairly. Ji Hui entered the main hall of the monarch and gave the monarch and courtesy to Lu Yingong. Then his eyes quickly swept around for a week, and then he mysteriously approached Lu Yingong, and whispered to make him retreat. Lu Yingong didn't know what Ji Hui had to say secretly, so he could only let the left and right retreat.

At this time, Ji Hui still quietly said to Lu Yingong: "The lord has been the monarch for so many years, the country is governed very well, it can be said that he lives in harmony with the surrounding countries, all the wars are victorious, the country of Lu is stable, the people are also very rich, and the civil and military generals of the Manchu Dynasty have not disobeyed you." I don't say that the lord knows this situation himself. ”

Speaking of this, Gongzi Hui paused, staring at Lu Yingong and observing his facial expression.

Lu Yingong didn't know what Ji Hui was going to say, so he just nodded casually, "What does Aiqing want to say?" ”

Ji Hui hesitated for a moment and said, "The lord won't know, now Ji Yun has grown up." The words you said when you ascended the throne are vividly remembered by the important ministers of the court. At this time, did Ji Yun threaten the throne of the lord? In my opinion, it is better for me to get rid of him for you as soon as possible, so that you can continue to be your ruler in peace. Let me be a Dazai too, what does the lord think? ”

Ji Hui's voice was not high, and his tone was very ordinary, but he shocked Lu Yingong a lot. After listening to Ji Hui's words, Lu Yingong couldn't help but look at Gongzi Hui in great amazement, and said for a long time: "How can you have such an idea?" The son of the world wants to succeed to the throne, and the monarch is the will of the father-in-law of the first monarch! Lu Yingong was a little excited, he turned a blind eye to Ji Hui's emotional changes, stood up and stroked the monarch's chair and said, "I, Ji Xi, am not the kind of person who is greedy and excessive, although the monarch is powerful and powerful, a call will move the whole country." But if it's not mine, it's not mine after all, it's just because the prince Ji Yun is young, the widow has been the monarch for him for so many years, and now the son Ji Yun has indeed grown up, so I have chosen a place to retire in the future. As for the throne of the king, I have decided to return it to the prince Ji Yun. Be faithful and supportive, and do not slacken. You can't even kill the king! ”

With Lu Yingong's words, Gongzi Ji Hui's face turned from pale to iron-blue, fortunately, there was no one around Lu Yingong, otherwise wouldn't his wolf ambitions be exposed in broad daylight? Cold sweat was already flowing freely on Gongzi Hui's cheeks.

Lu Yingong turned around and glanced at Ji Hui again, seeing that his expression was shocked, speechless, so he comforted him and said: "Okay, you are also thinking about me, but this kind of thinking is too ridiculous, and ignores the laws of heaven and the country, I hope not to have such evil thoughts, as for the position of Dazai, although Dazai Ji Yu is seriously ill, after all, he is still alive, and he himself recommended Zang Xibo, but as long as Ji Yu is still there, the position of Dazai cannot be a stranger, so you can only wait for the prince Ji Yun to ascend the throne, and then you can tell him to go." ”

Gongzi Ji Hui was bored by himself, but his bold and reckless appearance was exposed to Lu Yingong. He trembled and said timidly, "The lord's character is noble, and he is the reincarnation of my ancestor Zhou Gong." ”

This sentence reached Lu Yingong's heart. For more than ten years, Lu Yin Gong has been thoughtful for the succession and Zen Rang, and a character has always inspired him, that is, the work and behavior that Taizu Zhou Gong Ji Dan embodied in will be praised by future generations. Zhou Gongdan assisted the young king, did his best, but did not have any greed, and he was prominent but did not move any greed. When King Cheng became an adult, he resolutely handed over the throne to King Cheng. That kind of elegant and open-minded life inspired him to stay awake at night several times, and this day was coming. When Lu Yingong wanted to retire by himself, the whole country would remember his conduct and remember his high demeanor, which would make him walk to another height in life. However, what he never imagined was that his benevolence was exploited by the villains.

Ji Hui returned home, thinking about his meeting with Lu Yingong, restless and unsettled. He thought that this stupid and clumsy Lu Yingong was honest and upright, would he confide in his Ji Hui's wolf ambition to the prince Ji? If Shizi Ji Yun knew that he wanted to be Dazai and killed him, wouldn't there be no way for him Ji Hui to live? But how can you stop Ji Xi from exposing this information to Ji Ji Yun? It is impossible to talk to Lu Yingong in secret again, and if it is really in secret, it will arouse Lu Yingong's suspicions. Don't talk to Lu Yingong secretly, with Lu Yingong's personality, he will inadvertently tell Ji Yun about his Ji Hui's privacy, and at that time, the speaker has no intention of listening, Ji Yun and Ji Xibi are by no means kind, and he Ji Hui will be ruined. After thinking about it, there is only one way, which is to kill Lu Yingong and destroy his mouth. After pondering for a few days and nights, Ji Hui gritted his teeth and chose this road to kill the king, which was also the only road to Dazai in his Ji Hui.

But now Lu Yin Gong's side is heavily guarded, especially after this conversation, Lu Yin Guild is wary of his son. Besides, even if he is not vigilant, Ji Hui will not be able to escape everyone's eyes and ears if he personally kills Lu Yingong, and he will be ruined by then, let alone Dazai. This night, Gongzi Hui tossed and turned until dawn and couldn't sleep. He suddenly had a great idea. That is to kill people with a knife.

So as soon as the morning dawned, he hurriedly freshened up and dressed up, asked the attendants around him to carefully check his clothes and hats, and then took a ride straight to Shizi's Mansion.

Ji Yun received a report from the doorman that General Ji Hui asked to see him. Ji Yun knows his own situation, and the future Lu country should be his world. And if you want to be the king, you must have military power, and the arrival of the son Ji Hui is undoubtedly beyond Ji Yun's request. He hurriedly ordered to come in. I also tidied up my clothes a little and walked out of the hall to greet him.

At this time, Ji Yunru was beautiful and looked like a handsome young man. Because of the guidance of Taifu since childhood, he has innate cultivation, and his demeanor reveals extraordinary precautions. Ji Yun greeted his son Ji Hui with a smile on his face: "General Hui, don't come unharmed?" ”

Gongzi Hui hurriedly replied: "Tuo Shizi Hongfu, everything is fine." Then he went hand in hand with the prince into the temple.

Entering the palace of the prince, the face of the prince Ji Hui immediately became gloomy and solemn: "The minister has an important matter to report." Then he looked left and right at the attendants in the temple. The prince understood Ji Hui's intentions, so he waved his hand to let the attendants around him retreat.

Shizi Ji Yun asked urgently: "What is the important matter of General Hui?" ”

Ji Hui lowered his voice and said, "The son of the world is an adult, and it's time to change the throne." Why don't you see what the son of the world thinks? ”

When the prince saw that Ji Hui asked the question he was most concerned about, he was silent. Ji Hui further said: "The son of the world is not in a hurry, but someone is in a hurry. Ji Hui pretended to be calm, and said what he had been thinking about for a long time with an aggressive momentum: "Let's talk to the prince, I came this time on the order of Duke Lu Yin - to kill the prince." ”

As soon as Ji Hui's big words came out, Ji Yun was immediately shocked, his mouth was wide open, he couldn't speak, his face turned from goose yellow to pale, and the hand holding the teacup couldn't help but tremble, and it became more and more powerful.

Seeing this, Gongzi Hui knew that he had achieved his goal, so he pulled his words back, softened his tone and said: "Don't be afraid, I'm not that kind of wicked person, and I won't really kill the son, so I ask Ji Xi for a reward." That's a shame for the ancestors' love for a certain family, but Ji Xi, this kid seems to be loyal, but in his bones he is ruthless and greedy for the great cause of the Lu country. "At this time, the prince of the world is a Confucian crown, although there is no Ming media to marry, but he also has an heir. So Gongzi Hui took advantage of the situation to play. Ji Xi's thoughts are very clear, if he kills the son, he will sit firmly in the country, and then pass the throne to his son, and the great cause of the thousand years has become Ji Xi's court. And the real Lu State public position has been broken since then, and Xishan has no relationship with the lineage. ”

Ji Xi came to his senses in confusion, "What does General Hui think?" ”

Ji Hui finally gained the trust of the prince, so he threw his trick to the prince Ji Yun: "The prince can govern his body in the way of others." Speaking of which, Gongzi Hui stopped to inspect the reaction of the crown prince Ji Yun.

Ji Yun sighed and said, "Although Ji Yun is the prince of the world, he has no military power for national politics, how can he assassinate the monarch?" ”

Ji Hui said: "Your Highness, why bother, kill Ji Xi, you are the monarch of the Lu State of the current dynasty." Hui Chen will swear to defend His Highness to the death and succeed His Highness to the throne. Tens of millions of soldiers and horses under Huichen are waiting for His Highness to dispatch! Speaking of this, Gongzi Ji Hui left his seat and knelt in front of Ji Yun. to show his loyalty to the Son.

This time the son of the world is at a loss. He stood up and felt that it was wrong to support his son Ji Hui again, he sat down and wanted to issue an order, but there was no way to talk about it, just when Ji Yun didn't know what to do, Ji Hui spoke: "If the prince trusts Hui Chen, the minister is willing to fight the fire for His Royal Highness, and he will never give up." ”

Ji Yun was already sweating profusely, rubbing his hands, "But ......"

Ji Hui hugged his fists to the prince and said: "In the opinion of the minister, His Royal Highness should strike first. Yes, order the minister to assassinate Ji Xi, His Royal Highness can succeed to the throne, without further ado, if His Royal Highness hesitates, not only will the life of the minister be difficult to protect, but I am afraid that His Royal Highness will have no way to live. ”

Seeing that Ji Yun was still hesitating, the son Ji Hui burst into tears and whimpered. "The prince hesitates any longer, Ji Hui will die, and there is no place to bury him."

Ji Yun has completely fallen into the full set set up by his son Ji Hui. Faced with the only way out for this lord, he couldn't help but choose, so he could only act according to Ji Hui's routine. He stepped forward to help his son Ji Hui, wiped away the tears on his face, and said, "Just according to General Hui's wishes." ”

The dark clouds on Ji Hui's face were all gone. So he and his son Ji Yun carefully studied a set of plans to kill Lu Yingong.