Chapter 163: The First Meritorious Hero
There was an oppressive atmosphere in the palace. Xiao Chuzi originally thought that he had killed the former Great Grandmaster of Wei today, Shui Qingtian, why would His Majesty have to feast Pang Zhen and others to celebrate. But His Majesty didn't even let out a fart, and the various delicacies prepared in the imperial dining room in advance were cheaper for the eunuchs.
Killing a great grandmaster is an extremely difficult task, and for decades, except for the time when the Chu army attacked Wei, several great grandmasters were killed in the war one after another, and the rest of those people have all become myths. Their mountain-promiring cultivation and unfathomable scheming are enough to enable them to turn danger into relief in the face of all kinds of dangers.
Today, the death of the Great Grandmaster Shui Qingkong is undoubtedly another victory for the Chu State. But why didn't Your Majesty rejoice?
The palace was brightly lit, Emperor Chu sat in the center, Pang Zhen and Governor Yi were on the left and right, and Tang Yin and Liu Qingyang stood at the bottom. These five people are either the most powerful people in the Chu State, or the highest people in the Chu State, and when they get together, something big will happen.
The eunuchs and palace maids had long been driven away, and no one could get close to Emperor Chu's palace.
All five were silent, as if waiting for someone to appear. After a while, a figure flashed at the gate of the palace and said in a low voice: "The son asks to see his father." ”
"Come in!" Emperor Chu said lightly.
All eyes immediately converged on the prince, who was slightly thin, his face was white and flushed with a hint of excitement, and he was wearing a simple blue cloth shirt. Governor Yi just glanced at him, and then exclaimed, "Is it Wei Bingyin?" ”
"His surname is Chu, and he is my fourth son." Emperor Chu sighed leisurely, and his kind gaze fell on Wei Bingyin: "Over the years, you have worked hard." ”
"For the great cause of the father, the son will never give up." Wei Bingyin turned over and knelt down and kowtowed heavily.
Emperor Chu nodded: "You are a good boy with a heart, get up." He turned his face to look at the people in the seat: "Do you know why I can get the whereabouts of the water and clear sky?" ”
Emperor Chu stood up, stood with his hands in his hands, and said loudly: "In the past, the Great Chu destroyed Wei, and the Wei royal family was wiped out, but I always had two big troubles in my heart. One is the former Wei great master Sun Gan, and the other is the former Wei Wei Ma Shui Qing Sky. These two people are cultivators, and each has its own strengths. Sun Dry has disappeared over the years, so let's not talk about it for the time being. Just looking at Shui Qingtian supporting the barbarians alone, making the grassland unable to unify, under the extremely weak military force, balancing the forces between the northern frontier, the demons and the barbarians, you can see his strength. ”
"If a great master hides and refuses to see anyone, it is really difficult to find. The only way to do that is to lure the snake out of the hole. Emperor Chu said angrily: "You all know that I am not a cruel person. But twenty years ago, he ordered that all boys under the age of three of the Wei royal family be castrated and brought into the palace, and how many ministers opposed it, do you remember? ”
How could Tang Yin and the others not remember at that time? The white-haired old bachelor, holding the knot wat and the black yarn, knelt in front of the palace gate, did not enter the water and rice, and begged His Majesty to take back his life. Many ministers jointly wrote a letter, saying that if His Majesty killed all those children, it would be nothing, after all, it was the royal family of the enemy country. But all the boys under the age of three were castrated, brought into the palace one by one, and bullied. This is not the way of the Ming King.
Many bold people have openly called out the 'faint king'. There are those who commit suicide to death, those who resign angrily, and those who block the palace every day and scold themselves...... Ordinary people don't have the courage to do this kind of thing, and those who can do this kind of thing are all old scholars with great prestige among the people. Emperor Chu did not embarrass them back then, as long as they jumped into the water, there were guards to pick them up; If you want to hang yourself, there is a hidden weapon master who breaks the rope; I want to hit the wall, but I find myself hitting the belly of a master; Skipping meals...... A few big men opened their mouths and poured porridge......
resigned, Emperor Chu moved with affection and reason, and he retained half of it. Blocking the door and scolding, Emperor Chu ordered the Imperial Forest Army to send them chairs, tea, and snacks, and umbrellas on rainy days. Emperor Chu's attitude is, you want to scold, scold, I can't hear it anyway!
After a long time, those who seek death and curse are gone, and the matter is over.
Those little eunuchs reported their deaths in the palace from time to time, but gradually, very few people paid attention to them.
Emperor Chu said in a deep voice: "In order to lure Sun Dry and Shui Qingkong out, my fourth son, who is very sensible, took the initiative to ask me to castrate him when he was five years old and mixed into the group of former Wei princes. Nearly twenty years later, my sons have grown up, and they are almost dead. All the affairs of the former Wei prince are not a secret in his eyes. Wei Bingyin is the identity he chose for himself, and then left the palace. ”
Liu Qingyang sighed lightly: "But he killed the imperial concubine." ”
"Nope!" Emperor Chu raised his head and shouted, "The imperial concubine passed away in the early morning after I left the palace in the autumn hunt. Because of this, I made a plan overnight, and instructed the four emperors to take the opportunity to create the illusion of attacking the imperial concubine to death, and then leave the palace. ”
Tang Yin's gaze occasionally fell on Wei Bingyin, this young man was very restrained, perhaps because he had been with those former Wei princes for too long, and that kind of angry anger was beautifully presented on his face, but he could not see his desire for power. It seems that he is just a person who is full of resentment in his heart, but in fact, he is not such a person at all.
This fourth prince should be a terrible person, he has such a scheming at a young age, blending into a group of former Wei princes, and plotting to exterminate the remnants of the former Wei dynasty. However, Tang Yin also admired him a little, the struggle between the princes was cruel, and it could be seen by looking at the struggle between the crown prince, the king of Duan, and the king of Qi.
And Wei Bingyin chose another path, he made great contributions to the state of Chu, once the extermination of the former Wei forces was successful, his credit was incomparable to any prince. At that time, he will also have the opportunity to fight for the right to inherit the throne. Moreover, he has been lurking for twenty years, and the guilt in Emperor Chu's heart towards him is indescribable, and he must make amends for this son. Even if he really can't get the inheritance, at least he can become a giant like King Yan.
In contrast, although he castrated himself, he has become a man again under the urging of the clear sky. Although he lurked for twenty years, he won the love and guilt of Emperor Chu. In the current battle for the throne, there is another strong contender, and for a while, it is really difficult to judge who will end up on the throne.
All Wei Bingyin's sacrifices have been exchanged for valuable returns, and most of the path he chose has been taken.
Pang Zhen and Governor Yi exchanged expressionless looks, and everyone was kept in the dark about Emperor Chu's plan. And the people in front of him should be the most trusted people of His Majesty. So, how many things about Emperor Chu are still unknown to everyone? Although this majesty has known him for decades, I am afraid that he will have to be re-evaluated.
"Wei Wushu, how are you doing?" Emperor Chu sat back on the dragon chair and asked lightly.
Wei Bingyin said in a deep voice: "The main forces of Wei Wushu are concentrated in the county soldiers and horses. As far as Erchen knows, the fifth town in northern Xinjiang, the second and seventh towns in the Western Regions, and the third town of the Daying Water Division in the south of the Yangtze River all have a large number of remnants of Wei Wushu. In addition, the horse thieves in the West Mountain and the big pirate Blackbeard in the East China Sea are all former Wei forces, and they are also an important part of the Wei Wushu. ”
Governor Yi nodded secretly, the military information that Wei Bingyin had mastered was similar to the statement provided by the Enemy Intelligence Department, especially the horse thieves in the West Mountain and the pirates in the East China Sea, ordinary people didn't know that they were the remnants of the former Wei Dynasty. It seems that this kid is not bad in Wei Wu's pawn.
"His Royal Highness is really extraordinary, he can find out so much information in a short period of time, he should already be a pivotal figure in Wei Wushu, right?" Governor Yi smiled.
Wei Bingyin shook his head: "Wei Wushu's public banner is to restore the country of Wei, but in fact, many people have ulterior motives. Some Wei remnants just want to achieve their own hegemony, I, the fake prince of Wei, they are just fancy it as a pretense, and I can't touch the real power and the most core part. Besides, they think I'm a eunuch and are ready to get me out, and once I achieve my goal, I will no longer be of any use. ”
Speaking of this question, Emperor Chu asked with concern: "The water and the clear sky have stimulated vitality for you and reshaped humanity, how do you feel now?" ”
"The scars of heaven really live up to their reputation, if it weren't for their personal experience, their sons wouldn't have dared to believe that there is such a magical technique in the world, and it is no longer enough to describe it by turning decay into magic." Wei Bingyin praised: "After a day of rest, Erchen feels much better, according to Shui Qingtian, after about half a year, Erchen can marry a wife and have children." ”
Emperor Chu smiled and said: "You are my fourth emperor, you can't marry a wife and have children casually, if you want to do it, you have to do it a lot." Over the years, you have sacrificed so much for Da Chu, and today you can be restored to the same as before, and it is also God's filial piety that sympathizes with you. ”
Wei Bingyin hesitated for a moment and said, "After Erchen left the palace that day, he fought with Qin Fei in the Tang Mansion. At that time, he had a chance to win Erchen, but at the last moment, he let Erchen go. Next, I made an appointment to meet Erchen again. Asked some nonsensical questions. But Erchen felt that he had some special hostility towards the Tang family, especially Mrs. Tang! ”
Wei Bingyin didn't finish speaking, and was interrupted by Emperor Chu. Both of them knew that Qin Fei's 'adoptive mother' was Yue'er, so he understood his special feelings about the Tang family very well. Besides, the Great Grandmaster Sword Intent in Qin Fei's hand may be related to Sun Qian, and this matter has been ignored by Emperor Chu, so how can he account for Wei Bingyin's words?
"You leave the palace for the time being, recuperate, the next stage of the task is to strive to become a core member of Wei Wushu, so that I can wipe out Wei Wushu!"
As for what to do next after defeating Wei Wushu in one net, everyone present knows very well!
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