At dusk, the afterglow dissipates, and night replaces day, reigning the land again. Every minute and every second of the night feels long and difficult. On this night, Handan ordered Li Rui to subdue the law, and the national lieutenant Zhao Yin committed suicide. At this moment, will there be another unexpected wave? There are too many uncontrollable factors in the situation in Handan Palace, outside the palace and outside the city. In order to avoid accidents, this group of ministers was left in the palace.

Today, it is really dangerous, no matter which link, the slightest mistake will be lost. Luckily, this time, he won again. Not only was it a great victory, but it also captured loyal and patriotic courtiers. When the situation stabilized, Zhao Yong ordered people to prepare food and entertain these singing and weeping soldiers. In the face of danger, they would rather bend than bend the high wind and bright festival, which was deeply admired by Zhao Yong.

The long night finally ended with dawn.

After Lou Xuan and Sima Wangzu controlled the situation inside and outside the palace, they entered the palace to resume their lives. Zhao Yong commended the two, and handed over the aftermath to Xiangbang Zhao Bao and Dasi Kou Gongzicheng to deal with. Xin Junyong handed over this matter to them to deal with, which was enough to see their status in Zhao Jun's mind.

After a long night, Zhao Bao calmed down, thought a lot, and pondered a lot of things. However, Zhao Bao couldn't figure out how the king would settle the rebels like this. Zhao Bao asked Gongzi Cheng on the side and asked him to come up with an idea. He was thinking in his heart, Gongzi Cheng was the uncle of the king, in addition to making mistakes, he could also reduce his guilt, "Great Priest, what should we do." ”

Gongzicheng yawned and said tiredly: "With Lao Xiangbang's hard work, I'm tired and need to rest." Zhao Bao was stunned for a moment, and before he could speak, Gongzi Cheng had already withdrawn and left. Zhao Bao shouted at his back: "Great Sikou, you can't throw this burden to me alone." ”

Gongzicheng didn't stop, and waved his hand with his back to him.

Gongzicheng, returned to the mansion, looked at the bronze mirror, touched his neck, and asked, "Is my neck still on my shoulder?" ”

Zhao Ying, the son of Gongzicheng, saw that his father entered the palace yesterday and talked nonsense in the mirror when he came back today. The mirror couldn't answer Gongzicheng's question, and Zhao Ying replied briskly: "Father's neck, of course, is on the shoulder." ”

Gongzicheng, seeing that his neck was still there, looked at his son affectionately, recalled the situation that happened yesterday, was shocked, and said, "Yesterday, something big happened in Zhao Palace. ”

Zhao Ying heard that there was a loud noise in Zhao Gong yesterday, and he was immediately interested. He also wanted to know what happened in Zhao Palace yesterday, and he actually made his father say a lot of nonsense, "Father, what happened in Zhao Palace yesterday." ”

Gongzicheng stabilized his emotions and retracted his mind, "Handan ordered Li Rui to subdue the law, and Zhao Yin, the national lieutenant, to commit chaos." ”

"What." Zhao Ying couldn't close his mouth in surprise, and said, "Captain, you will make a mess." No wonder yesterday, when the child saw the frequent transfer of soldiers in Handan City, he thought it was a change in the palace at first, and had to follow his father's instructions and make a timely response to it. Later, according to the report, it was a daily military drill, and I was caused a false alarm. ”

"Thanks to the national captain, otherwise the sharp sword left by the ancestor would have fallen on his neck." Gongzicheng, still recalling what happened yesterday, is still shocked by a cold sweat behind his back. Among the sons of Zhao Chenghou, Gongzi Cheng is the youngest. Gongzi Fan and Gongzi Ji rebelled and were suppressed by Zhao Su Houyu, and he got up to experience it. After Zhao Suhou suppressed the rebellion and stabilized the situation, he chose to join Gongzi Cheng to jointly govern the country of Zhao.

Seeing that Zhao Suhou said this, Gongzi was more cautious and did not dare to make any mistakes. Therefore, in the end of Zhao Suhou's life, he was not only in a high position, but also deeply trusted. However, he understands that the eldest brother is actually not kind to him, just because he has not found evidence. Gongzicheng touched his beautiful neck, it turned out that the eldest brother had already arranged it before he died. If after his death, someone in Zhao State commits rebellion, the black-clothed guard is an effective force to set things right.

Gongzi Cheng was glad that after the death of Marquis Zhao Su, although he had the idea of seizing the throne, he did not take action after all. Otherwise, the person the black guard dealt with was him. Gongzi Cheng saw that Zhao Suhou planned carefully before he died, and he deeply felt that Zhao Suhou's foresight and talent were incomparable.

Zhao Ying asked a few times in a row, but Gongzi Chengji did not react. Zhao Ying said loudly, "Father, what are you thinking?" ”

"It's fine." Gongzicheng touched his neck and said, "Your Majesty's courage is really big!" ”

"Isn't it?" Zhao Ying pursed her lips and said, "Your Majesty, there is no light or heavy work. Simply, courageous, others say they dare not do things, he did it, and he did it so well. For example, the five countries conspired against my Zhao country, and all the ministers said that they couldn't choose to fight hard, and the king didn't care, and he just came to break the net. The Qin people are called kings, and the king will also go to join in the fun. Even the national lieutenant, the king..."

"Alright, don't talk about it." Gongzi Cheng stopped: "Stand down!" ”

Zhao Ying, seeing that her father was unhappy, thought about where she had said something wrong, and withdrew.

Gongzicheng, facing the mirror, touched his neck, thinking about the dark place, there were still many unknown forces staring at him, and sighed: "Big brother, you still don't worry about me!" ”

Zhao Yong returned to the inner hall and sat on the soft collapse, the thrilling night passed, but his blood was still burning. Mu Jian and Sima Wangzu saw the monarch's expression, and hid aside and snickered.

Zhao Yong, glaring at them, asked, "What are you laughing at?" ”

"Your Majesty, you didn't see it." Mu Jian tried his best to hold back his laughter, but he still didn't hold back, "You threw the drudgery to Xiangbang." Xiangbang's expression was both helpless and painful. ”

Sima Wangzu also said: "Yes! Junshang. How do you leave all the drudgery to Xiangbang alone. It's hard to be your courtier. ”

"Nonsense." Zhao Yong retorted: "You forgot, there is also the Great Sikou." ”

Mu Jian pursed his lips and said with contempt: "Come on!" O your uncle! I won't worry about you. It is a great blessing that the great priest does not cause chaos to the king. ”

Sima Wangzu answered: "What Mu Jian said is right. The king handed over this matter to them, and the person who really shared the king's worries was Xiangbang. The Great Priest is not a qualified uncle. ”

Mu Jian pandered: "That's it, that's it." Xiangbang does things, not to mention neatly, but also reassuring. ”

Zhao Yong saw them singing and harmonizing, and suddenly understood, "Look at what you said, is the widow a person who avoids when encountering difficulties?" Hey, I said you, you actually shouted for Xiangbang. Otherwise, if there is something in the future, let you share the worries of the widow, what do you think? ”

"Xiangbang is not aggrieved, that is his sincerity. Your Majesty, I prefer to bully honest people" Mu Jian, seeing Zhao Yong looking at him with a displeased face, hurriedly changed the topic, "The nerve-wracking thing is still good at Sima Wang's family, and my qualifications are stupid, so I am only suitable for hiding and watching the excitement." ”

"What kind of material I am, you can't know it." Sima Wangzu paused for a moment, and said with a painful face: "It's more appropriate for Xiangbang to deal with the nerve-wracking matter." ”

Sima Wangzu and Mu Jian exchanged glances and sang: "Your Excellency is wise and decisive. To employ people properly is to be a virtuous ruler of the world. ”

Zhao Yong saw that their words were turning too fast, and he couldn't cry or laugh.

In fact, Zhao Yong handed over the aftermath to Xiangbang Zhao Bao. One is the ability to trust the other party; Secondly, because of Handan's order to Li Rui, Zhao Bao's eldest son was involved. Family affection and law, how will he choose.

Three days later, Zhao Bao presented the results of the aftermath. Mu Jian, instead of Zhao Jun, treated him a few words, and then asked him to retire. Zhao Bao withdrew from the inner hall while thinking about the meaning of Zhao Jun's words. He thought that the king would ask about the matter. If he is wise, he can accurately comprehend the meaning of the lord and move on to the next step. However, Zhao Yong didn't ask anything, didn't say anything, and didn't even show his face.

Zhao Bao seemed to think of something, turned back again, and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers and sons have no way, please punish the crime." ”

Mu Jian said, "Xiangbang, your lord, let you get up and speak." ”

"Minister, I am ashamed of my trust in the king." Zhao Bao, reluctant to get up, continued to kneel and said: "Your Majesty, I am old, please allow me to resign and retire to the countryside." ”

When Zhao Yong heard this, he couldn't bear it, ran out barefoot, stepped forward to hold Zhao Bao's hand, and said: "Xiangbang, you are an important minister of the country, if you return to the countryside, enjoy life." The national affairs of Zhao State have to be handled by one person. The widow can't do without you. ”

Zhao Bao saw Zhao Jun speaking childishly, and his heart felt warm, which showed that Zhao Jun remembered the energy he paid for the country. But Zhao Bao felt guilty, and still insisted on his original opinion, and pleaded guilty: "Your Majesty..."

Zhao Yong, don't let him continue, there is no doubt about Xiangbang's talent and ability. Zhao Yong bent over, helped him up with the highest etiquette, and said, "Xiangbang, don't say it." In any case, the widow will not let you go. The thousands of miles of the widow not only depend on you. Widow, I want to entrust you with this thousands of miles of rivers and mountains. ”

Zhao Bao's vicissitudes of life contained tears in his eyes, and he said, "Your Majesty." ”

Zhao Yong said with relief: "In the past few days, Xiangbang has worked hard, go back and rest!" ”

Zhao Bao arched his hand and said, "No." ”

Zhao Yong faced Zhao Bao's departing figure and sighed: "The children of the clan are the most virtuous, but the descendants of the clan..."

Mu Jian held the bamboo slip and handed it over. Zhao Yong shook his head at the bamboo slips, very reluctantly, took the bamboo slips, and checked them carefully. With the handwriting on the bamboo slips, Zhao Yong's face became more and more solemn.

Seeing the sudden change in Junshang's expression, Sima Wangzu asked, "Junshang, what's wrong?" ”

Zhao Yong handed him the bamboo slip he had read, and said earnestly: "Behind Zhao Yin, so many people are involved. I, the monarch, am a failure. ”

Mu Jian comforted: "Your Majesty, think of something happy." This kind of troublesome matter should be handed over to Xiangbang to deal with. ”

"Happy? Can widows be happy? Zhao Yong's eyes were uneven, and he said: "Xiangbang withstood the pressure and shared a lot of things for the widow. The widow is the monarch of the country, should he do something for the country? ”

Mu Jian spread his hands out, expressing his helplessness, "You are the king, you should make up your mind." ”

Zhao Yong didn't know that he was a king, at this moment, how much he wished he was not a king. In this way, there will be no many troubles that are entangled in the heart.

After reading the bamboo slips, Sima Wangzu frowned and said, "Your Majesty, how do you plan to deal with these people." ”

Mu Jiannu said: "Wang, the king is already worried enough. You..."

Zhao Yong interrupted Mu Jian's words and said, "Your Majesty, it is not a comfortable position in the first place. There are troubles, and that's normal. As a king, there are no worries, it is really a strange phenomenon. I really miss the time when I was the prince, how could there be so many troubles. If the monarch is here, it will be good. "After being in the position of the monarch for a long time, Zhao Yongzhi has a little understanding of the state of mind of the monarch's father. It is not difficult to be a monarch, but it is difficult to be a qualified monarch.

When Mu Jian heard this, his face was full of decadence. Zhao Yong's time as the crown prince was one of the last things he wanted to recall. Mu Jian, recalling that 'miserable' time, complained at the corner of his mouth: "Recalling the three-inch ring ruler in Taifu's hand, I still remember it vividly. My palms and buttocks still hurt a little. ”

When Sima Wang's clan saw the past for so long, Mu Jian still couldn't let go of it in his heart. Thinking of the scene of Mu Jian being punished, Sima Wangzu couldn't help but smile, mercilessly exposed the scars hidden in the depths of his heart, and said: "Who told you not to do your studies well, and you didn't complete the homework assigned by the Taifu." It is the duty of the master to punish you. In your eyes, it is difficult to make mistakes. ”

"It's right that Taifu punished me. But..."Mu Jian's eyes were dull, he was literate and literate, and in his eyes he was a demon, and he was afraid, "I am not a piece of academic material." If it weren't for my father, who forced me to study, I wouldn't have suffered. Now, if I want to go back to the unbearable years and beat me to death, I don't want to suffer that sin. ”

Mu Jian's angry words also reminded Zhao Yong of the past in his heart. It was as if a stone fell into the calm water, causing ripples layer after layer. Back then, he was not a person who worried his father and gave him a headache.

The argument between Mu Jian and Sima Wang's clan was appropriately quiet, just in time to witness the monarch's fleeting expression.

Mu Jian flattened his lips and said, "Your Majesty, you want to be the first gentleman!" ”

"Hmm", Zhao Yong didn't hide his emotions and nodded. Sorrow poured out like a river bursting its banks, "I think of my father's teachings, my mother's smile, and Uncle Sima teaching me archery... I..."

When Sima Wang's family heard this, his heart was also moved. In his heart, he didn't want his father to pass away. Sima Wang's father guarded the borders of Zhao all the year round and rarely returned home. A large part of Sima Wang's memory of his father is blank. Suddenly, one day, his mother sent someone to tell him that his father had returned. Sima Wang's heart didn't know how happy he was. When he returned home, he saw his longing father, lying quietly in the coffin. In the face of such a sudden change, the Sima Wang clan felt that the whole world was about to collapse. On weekdays, Sima Wang's family pretends to be strong and tries to maintain a very happy appearance. Whenever I am alone in the dead of night, a few tears will gently fall from the corners of my eyes.

Mu Jian saw that they looked sad, worried about them, overly sad, unable to extricate himself, and comforted: "The deceased has passed away, and the living will continue." Your Majesty, the Noble Family, you have to look away. The unfulfilled will of our ancestors still needs you to inherit. ”

Zhao Yong glanced at him, and said in a somewhat low voice: "Yes! The dead are gone, and the living will continue. They have not fulfilled their grand wishes, so let us inherit them. ”

When Sima Wangzu heard this, he immediately swept away his sadness, regained his composure and said, "What the king said is true. The last wish of our ancestors that we have not been able to fulfill, our generation should keep it in mind and work hard. ”

"You—" Mu Jian suddenly stood dumbfounded. It turned out that his worries were a little unnecessary. But to see them back to normal, I'm happy for them.

"Wang, what do you say I should do with these people?" Zhao Yong swept away the sadness in his heart, looked at the Wang clan, and said: "Kill it, and forgive it." ”

Sima Wangzu hesitated for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, these people are hateful. Killing them will not make up for the mistakes they have committed. Rather than let them die easily, it is better to spare his life. Let them spend the rest of their lives paying for the sins they have committed. ”

Zhao Yong recalled Sima Wang's words. Indeed, it's a bit cheap to let them die so easily. It is also a good way to spend the rest of their lives to pay for the sins they have committed.

Zhao Yong nodded and said, "Okay, just do as you say." ”