Zhao Xie is the county guard, the government is clear, and the people are benefited. It pursued an enlightened policy with neighboring South Korea and was deeply supported by the people of Sangdang County and Korea. The attack on Qin was defeated, and the Zhao court put the responsibility for the defeat on Zhao Xie. Zhao Xie was imprisoned when he returned to China, and the people in Shangdang County were also unconvinced. Zhao Yunshu, the lord of Jinyang County, and Zhao Gu, the county guard and acting prime minister, came out to oppose the expulsion of the queen and execute Zhao Xie of Shangdang County.

The meaning of Zhao Yunshu and Zhao Gu also represents the voice of the three counties.

Zhao Zhuang and other young generals also came out one after another to express their support.

Gongzi Cheng saw Zhao Gu and Zhao Yunshu come out to speak for Zhao Xie, and said coldly: "Do you want to force the palace and rebel?" ”

As soon as Gongzi Cheng said this, the situation was extremely unfavorable to Zhao Gu and Zhao Yunshu. What a crime it is to force the palace and rebel.

"Great Priest, we will tell the truth, and we have no intention of rebelling." Zhao Yunshu looked fearless and said: "You forced the king to expel the queen and execute Zhao Xie, and the intention of forcing the palace is very strong. ”

"According to Zhao Lu, defeat is death. Zhao Xie defeated Qi first, and then defeated Qin. He should be put to death as a thank you. Gongzicheng's face returned to calm, "Han Nu bewitched the king's mind, which caused our country to lose tens of thousands of athletes. Now, resentment is rife in the country, and they all say that Han Nu is an ominous person who has brought bad luck to Zhao State. The king did not expel the Han girl, which disobeyed the will of the people. Once there is a civil uprising, the Zhao State is in danger. In order to take into account the overall situation, the expulsion of Han Nu can calm the anger of the public. ”

"General Zhao Xie's dedication to the country, do you also choose to turn a blind eye? Defeat or death. Let's ask who will sincerely defend the border for the country. Who still wants to serve the country. You are in a place full of flowers, how do you know the bitter cold of the border plug. General Zhao Xie still had the courage to go to war with the enemy. Wait, how can you have the slightest guts? The reason why we can't win against Qi and Qin is because of our lack of strength, and it is beyond the reach of others. How can the blame be shifted to the queen and General Zhao Xie. Wouldn't you be ashamed to be a man? Zhao Yunshu's eyes showed contempt, "A seven-foot man, he can't protect his family and country, he can't protect his own woman, what's the use." ”

Zhao Yunshu's words were not only for everyone, but also for Zhao Yong.

When Zhao Yong heard this, the oath he had made in the court in the past appeared in the depths of his mind... My woman, I will protect.

With Jun Yinuo, this life will be practiced. At this moment, it is time to defend your oath.

Zhao Yunshu's good performance in the main hall was much better than that of him, the monarch. Although the county lord of Jinyang is a daughter, his wisdom, courage, and courage are not inferior to men. Zhao Yong, as the monarch, how could he lose to her. When the ministers saw the monarch stretching out his hand, the hall was quiet. They are all waiting for the final decision of the king.

"You have to give an account to the people of the country. Well, the widow will give you an account. Zhao Yong got up and took a few steps forward, facing everyone. And the princes saw the king stretch out his hand, and take off the crown from the top of his head. In the face of the king's strange behavior, the hall was in turmoil.

Xiangbang Zhao Bao exclaimed: "Your Majesty, what are you doing here." ”

"Don't you want to be left alone?" Zhao Yong pointed to the crown that was placed aside and continued: "This is the widow's explanation. ”

Li Dui said: "Your Majesty, what do you mean by this. ”

"Cultivating fish and viewing Ze, my country has paid tens of thousands of lives. The widow bears the main and inescapable responsibility. How can you blame others? Zhao Yong raised his head and took a breath, and said abruptly: "The widow is ashamed of the dead soldiers, and he has no shame to face the countrymen. The widow took off the crown and degraded himself to the king, in order to thank the people. You want an account, and the widow will fulfill you. On the same day, the people of the country were informed of the mistakes of the widows. ”

Zhao Yong issued an edict to give an explanation to the courtiers and the countrymen. The court of Zhao caused a strong earthquake because of Zhao Yong's going to the king. Go the king's way to fight for the world. This is the dream of Zhao Guoxianjun. Today, the Zhao State has done the royal road and has not yet fought for the world. However, Zhao Yong took the initiative to take off the crown and depreciated himself to be the king. When the ministers heard this, they were agitated. Everyone thinks that the king's move is too child's play.

That day, in the dead of night.

Zhao Yong said to Sima Wang: "Didn't they want an explanation?" The widow gave them an explanation. Even if the widow is guilty of the world, he will not fail her in this life. What they say about the widow, the widow doesn't care. It's her who cares. ”

When Sima Wangzu heard this, his face was terrified and said, "Your Majesty, is it worth it for you to blame the world for the queen?" ”

"As a man, you should do men's things. If you can't protect your own women, you don't deserve to have the body of a man. Zhao Yong's eyes were extremely firm, and no one could shake his determination, "Wang, will you support the widow?" ”

"The wang clan swears to follow the king to the death, and this life will not swerving." Sima Wangzu sighed: "Your Majesty, Handan will usher in a storm. ”

Zhao Yong smiled: "The widow will make the storm more violent." ”

"Is this what the king wants to give to his people? Removing the title of king, is this price too great? Sima Wang's eyes looked at the king, and then quickly glanced at the expressions of the ministers, and said in his heart: "This storm on the king is really not small. I don't know if the king's immature shoulders can bear this sudden storm. ”

"Claiming the title of king is the foundation of the world, how can it be abolished." Zhao Bao's mood was uneasy, and his tone was quite reproachful, "Your Majesty, you are too willful. ”

"What Xiang Bang said is reasonable." Gongzi Cheng said calmly: "If you don't do the royal road, you will depreciate yourself to be a king." The world has never heard of anything. Ask the king to take back his commandment. ”

The ministers chimed in: "Please take back the king's order." ”

"Wei Hou went to wait for the king, as the minister of the Three Jins. Today, the widow can also depreciate himself to the king. Zhao Yong was not afraid of the oppression of his courtiers, and raised his voice: "Gu Zhi did not go to the king and degraded himself to the monarch, and the widow became the first person in the world." ”

"Today is a world of great disputes, and the vassal states of the Central Plains have followed the example of the three kingdoms of Wei, Qi and Qin, and have taken the royal road to fight for the world. Zhao is not the king, how can he compete with the vassal states for the world. The hegemony of kings is respected by promising kings. It is also the ambition of a promising king. Today, my country does not follow the royal road, and the princes of the Central Plains do not laugh at me. ”

"The king does not follow the royal way, but degrades himself to the king, but willingly degenerates. Once the pattern of the world changes, in what name will Zhao face the princes and compete with them for the world. ”

"The widow is to tell the princes of the Central Plains that Zhao has no ambition to dominate the princes, and he will not compete with them for the world." Zhao Yongzheng said: "If you want to wear the crown, you must first bear its weight." There is no king, and An dares to be called a king. ”

"Today is a time of great strife, and the way of kingship has been imitated by the vassal states. The strength of the Zhao State was not comparable to that of the Four Kingdoms of Wei, Qi, Qin, and Chu. But it is comparable to the three kingdoms of Han, Yan and Song. Nowadays, even the countries of Beihu, Zhongshan, Loufu, Linhu, and Donghu have established themselves as kings. How can I, Zhao Guo, not follow the royal road and fight for the world. ”

"A widow, who does not follow the royal road, is willing to be the king. Immediately proclaim to the people of the country, and to the princes and nations. ”

Scattered backwards. Zhao Bao chased after Da Sima Feiyi and asked: "Today, the king goes to the king and becomes the king, why don't you speak to persuade the king to withdraw his sincerity." ”

Fei Yi said helplessly: "The king's temperament, how can you not understand Xiangbang." ”

"But it can't be left to the king." Zhao Bao sighed and blamed himself, "It's all my fault, I don't force the king to expel the queen and execute General Zhao Xie." Your Majesty, it won't... It won't..."

Zhao Bao saw that Fei Yi didn't answer, as if he was thinking about something, and asked, "What's wrong with you." ”

Fei Yi said: "It's nothing. ”

Expelled the queen and executed Zhao Xie. Fei Yi had already noticed that this palace meeting seemed to be deliberately arranged. The king really couldn't withstand the pressure of his courtiers and obeyed their wishes. I don't know how many soldiers' hearts will be chilled. Although Fei Yi understands the righteousness, as a foreign minister, he has no weight in his words. Therefore, in the main hall, he chose to remain silent.

Zhao Bao said: "Da Sima, you have a lot of ideas. Is there a good way to persuade the king to retract his fate? ”

"Your Majesty is right." Fei Yi saw that Xiangbang was about to open his mouth to refute, and continued: "It seems like nonsense to go to the king and claim the king, but in fact it is not a wise move. First, the princes of the Central Plains proclaimed themselves kings and attacked each other in order to become a hegemon. The king does not want to be famous, which is commendable. Second, the Three Jin Dynasty threatened Qi Qin. The joint attack of Qi and Qin on Sanjin this time also taught us a lesson. The strength of Zhao State cannot compete with it. Third, if you want to wear a crown, you must first bear its weight. The king will not be able to bear it. Those who want to be kings must have facts. It is fortunate that the king was able to realize the lack of national strength of Zhao from the price of blood. ”

"That being said, it's hard for me to accept." Zhao Bao said loudly: "The monarch is the sustenance of the people, and it is also the spiritual sustenance of the people. When the king degraded himself as a king and spread it out, didn't he make his mistakes known to the public? When the Chinese people learn about it, will they set off a storm? It is always the courtier who makes mistakes, how can he be the king? For the sake of the monarch's reputation, I will not hesitate to sacrifice me. ”

"That's the charm of a king! I will not sacrifice anyone for myself. Fei Yi understood the meaning of his words, in order to maintain the reputation of the king, even if it was necessary to sacrifice a lot of people. The majesty of the king is supreme. The people of the country also believe that the king cannot make mistakes. It is only the courtiers who make mistakes. Zhao Bao was in favor of expelling the queen and executing Zhao Xie not because he had a gap with them, but because he had no choice but to do it in order to maintain the prestige of the monarch.

However, Zhao Bao ignored the weight of the queen in the heart of the monarch. It also ignores what kind of person the king is.

"The king goes up to the king and calls him king, and declares it to the princes, and to the people. This proves that the king is a man of responsibility and responsibility. The monarch openly admits his mistakes, which is also the posture of a clear monarch. Fei Yi faced the warm sunshine and said affectionately: "Such a monarch is the monarch our courtiers want." ”

Xiuyu and Guanze were defeated, and the main general Zhao Xie knew that he could not escape death. But it was a great honor for him that his death could restore the prestige of the monarch. He waited long in prison for that day to come.

Zhao Xie watched the jailer open the cell door with a dead expression, he already knew that this day had finally come.

Zhao Xie said: "Can you get me a bottle of wine?" ”

The jailer did not dare to slack off.

Zhao Xie took the wine bottle, drank it happily, and said with a smile: "It's still good to drink wine from Shangdang County." In this life, I can never drink again. What a pity! ”

The jailer said, "County guard, please." ”

"Thank you." Zhao Xie returned the wine bottle, straightened his clothes and walked out of the prison door, ready to die.

When Zhao Xie walked out of the door of the cell, he saw Zhao Yunshu, the county lord of Jinyang, Zhao Gu, the county guard, and Sima Wangzu, the palace guard, Zhao Zhuang and other cadres, and said in his heart: "There are so many people who have come to send me to prison, this life is enough." ”

Zhao Xie bowed to everyone.

The crowd returned the salute.

Zhao Xie said in high spirits: "Thank you for coming to see me off." ”

Zhao Yunshu said: "Zhao Junshou, we are here to greet you, not to see you off." ”

"What do you mean?" Zhao Xie said: "Didn't you come to see me on the road?" ”

Zhao Gu said: "Send you away, I'll go to Shangdang County to find someone to drink." ”

The jailer said, "Your Excellency, you are free. You're the first person I've ever seen come out of prison alive. ”

Zhao Xie said blankly: "What's going on." ”

Zhao Yunshu said word by word: "The king issued an edict to punish himself, and the king degraded himself to the king." The responsibility for this defeat was borne by the king alone. ”

"What, Your Majesty... Self-deprecation... This..."Zhao Xie stared in the direction of Congtai Palace with tears in his eyes, and mourned: "Your Majesty, I have failed you. ”