The death of the Empress Dowager and Empress Han Ji Yao is not a surprise. The Empress Dowager is old and her mind is not clear. As early as a year ago, the old man's health deteriorated, and he could not leave the temple and relied on medicine to maintain his life. Queen Han Jiyao, since giving birth, her health has been getting worse day by day. She was able to survive all these years completely by perseverance and God to buy time. She wanted to see the child grow up, and she wanted to hear the child call her a queen mother. As for the wedding ceremony of Prince Zhang, the children and grandchildren are around her knees, it is a luxury for her.

The queen and the queen mother passed away one after another a few days apart. The funerals of the Empress Dowager and Empress Jun have not yet ended, and Zhao Bao of Xiangbang has also passed away. Keep the celebrant busy. Fortunately, the celebrant had already made some preparations for the funeral in advance, and he was a little busy, but he didn't seem flustered.

After the mourning sound, Zhao Guo Handan entered the national mourning period.

According to the ritual system, Zhao Junyong kept the spirit for 20 days, the clan sacrificed, and the minister paid his respects. At the end of the wake period, the queen mother and queen were buried in the royal tomb together. Xiangbang Zhao Bao served the country all his life, did his best, and after his death, he also enjoyed the honor of being buried on the side of the tomb of Marquis Zhao Su, in order to defend the ancestors.

After the funeral, on the second day, Zhao Yong returned to the court. A kingdom cannot be without a king for a day, but it cannot be without a king for a day.

Zhao Yong said with a sympathetic expression: "The death of Yang Wenjun (after Zhao Bao's death, posthumously named Yang Wenjun) is a loss for Zhao State, and it is also a loss for the widow. Ladies and gentlemen, the widows once again remember Yang Wenjun. ”

The crowd saluted and expressed their condolences.

At the end of the ceremony, Zhao Yong stabilized his mind and asked, "After Yang Wenjun leaves, who should the widow look like?" ”

Zhao Yong's words are also what the ministers are most concerned about. As soon as Zhao Yong's words fell, these ministers all set their eyes on Gongzi Cheng. Lieutenant Zhao Xiang proposed in order to win a good son, "Dasi Koude is highly respected, and he should be the prime minister." ”

Everyone chimed in: "The ministers seconded it." ”

Zhao Yong watched every move in the hall. There are many clan ministers in the palace, and their hearts are towards Gongzi. Seeing this, Zhao Yong's mind surged out of the words that Zhao Bao said before leaving: "The great priest has a high position and a prominent status. If the king regards him as his image, he will surely fuel his ambitions. If the monarch wants the situation of the Zhao dynasty to be stable and balance the power of the clan, he can't use the great priest as the prime minister. ”

Gongzi Cheng saw that the clan asked for his life, but Zhao Yong did not reply for a long time, and he had already figured out that the king did not have the intention of taking him as a person at all, and refused: "I have today, which is the virtue of the ancestors." I am shallow and not virtuous enough to be a good person. Please choose another wise. ”

Zhao Xiang originally wanted to please Gongzi Cheng, but suddenly saw Gongzi Cheng shirk his position, and mistakenly thought that the other party was advancing and retreating, "Da Si Kou's virtue is insufficient, just ask who can be worthy of the big responsibility." ”

As soon as Zhao Xiang said this, Zhao Wen, Zhao Ji, Zhao Jun and other people from the clan also said in unison: "Dasi Kou Mo has to postpone." ”

The words of Zhao Xiang, Zhao Wen, Zhao Jun and others obviously did not take him as a gentleman in their eyes. Gongzi Cheng saw that these people were promoting him, and he was a little forced to the palace, and he secretly complained in his heart. The kindness released by these people is to push him towards the volcano. The more the clan supported Gongzicheng, the more Zhao Jun's dissatisfaction with Gongzicheng grew.

Zhao Yong looked at Gongzicheng and asked, "Uncle is the prime minister, and everyone expects it." Widows..."

"No." Gongzi Cheng sternly refused: "The virtue of the minister is already the great secretary, how can he be in the position of the prime minister." Please put the community first, and choose another meritocracy. ”

Zhao Yong asked: "Uncle is unwilling to be the prime minister, who should the widow rely on?" ”

Gongzicheng has gone through two generations of male lords of Zhao Chenghou and Zhao Suhou, and he has stood tall. Zhao Cheng Hou Yong, Zhao Su Hou succeeded to the throne. Gongzi Fan and Gongzi were punished for committing chaos, but he was able to escape the catastrophe and not be implicated. Gongzi Cheng naturally knows how to be a king. Every word the king said, he had to ponder it repeatedly. Zhao Yong's sentence seems simple, but in fact, it contains too many meanings.

"Your Majesty, the qualifications of the ministers are shallow, and they are not enough to be worthy of the big responsibility." Gongzi Cheng bowed and said: "Minister, nominate one person." ”

Zhao Yong asked, "Who does my uncle plan to recommend to me?" ”

Gongzi Cheng replied calmly: "Da Sima Feiyi." ”

Before leaving, Yang Wenjun promoted the great Sima to the widow. Today, my uncle also recommended Da Sima to the widow. Da Sima can be appreciated and recommended by both of them at the same time, and he must have something extraordinary. Zhao Yong sighed: "My uncle didn't want to be the prime minister, and the widow followed my uncle's words and took the big Sima as the prime minister." ”

When Gongzi Cheng heard this, he suddenly understood that there was already a candidate in the king's mind. In addition to testing the attitude of himself and his ministers, the king said these words, which was to pave the way for Feiyi to be a prime minister. Gongzi Cheng glanced at the king, and suddenly found that the person in front of him was no longer the young and vigorous person.

Zhao Jun does not regard his son as a phase, nor does he regard the clan as a phase, and chooses to take Feiyi as his phase. As soon as Zhao Yong's words came out, not only everyone was dumbfounded, but even Feiyi himself was extremely surprised. So much so that Zhao Yong spoke for a long time, but Fei Yi did not make any reply. Zhao Yong listened patiently to the minister's words, and then glanced at Feiyi. To Zhao Yong's surprise, he didn't see any joy on Fei Yi's face. When ordinary people heard the news, they would show excitement and thank you for your kindness.

Feiyi's expression seemed to be considering whether he should accept the position of Xiangbang.

Feiyi is not a member of the clan, nor is he a person of China. Feiyi has Rong Di's blood left on his body. Zhao Yong took him as his appearance, not only because of the recommendation of Zhao Bao and Gongzicheng. is even more because he wants Zhao Di's Rong Di and Huaxia to integrate into one without distinguishing between you and me. Zhao Yong took the risk of taking Fei Yi as his face, and Fei Yi's expression made him a little disappointed.

Suddenly, Zhao Yong was unhappy in his heart and asked, "Feiyi, are you afraid of suffering?" ”

"Minister... Unafraid. ”

"The widow looks at you because he is afraid of suffering." Zhao Yong stared at his eyes, "You are afraid that after serving as the prime minister, the widow will hand over all the government affairs to you." ”

"The minister doesn't dare to say bitterness." Fei Yi bowed three times, "The king takes the minister as the minister." Such an honor was greatly appreciated. It's just..."

Zhao Yong saw that he wanted to speak and stopped, and asked, "Just what." ”

Fei Yi replied: "The minister is the prime minister, and I am afraid that I will live up to the expectations of the king." ”

"If you are afraid of disappointing the widow, you will do something worthy of the widow and share the worries of the widow."

Fei Yi hesitated for a moment, stabilized his mind, and said in a deep voice: "The minister is willing to share the worries of the king." In the future, we must fulfill our duties, do our duty as a minister, and live up to the country and the king. ”

Zhao Yong has a Rong Di background and has the blood of the Hu people flowing on his body. The minister with a keen nose seemed to smell that the situation of the Zhao Dynasty was about to change dramatically. Fei Yi is also clearly aware of this. No matter how difficult Zhao Guo's road will be, he will go all the way. Even if it costs him his life, he is obliged.

A month later, with the assistance of Zhao Jun and others, Zhao returned to life in the country, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and commerce flourished, and the aftermath of the Central Plains War was not seen at all.

On this day, Zhao Yong was in Longtai to watch the world.

Fei Yi came in a hurry and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, King Han is critically ill. ”

"King Han is critically ill, and the Korean government will be turbulent." Zhao Yongdao: "We are brothers and friends with South Korea, and we should help South Korea tide over the crisis. ”

"That's what the minister meant."

"Where is the prince?"

"Being held hostage in the Qin State."

"Also this place a few years ago. Prince Wei and Prince Han Cang, the three of us stood on Longtai and swore an oath. He inherited the unification in the future, and the three kingdoms of Han, Zhao and Wei became a brotherly country. Throughout his life, he will never fight with each other. We must learn from our ancestors and work together. Regain the glory of our ancestors together. Zhao Yong recalled the heroic words of that day, and his eyes shone brightly, "It's time for the prince to return to China." The world of South Korea is handed over to him, and the widow can rest assured. ”

Fei Yi said: "Your Majesty, we should unite with the King of Wei to put pressure on the Qin State and help Prince Han return to the country." ”

Zhao Yong nodded and motioned for Fei Yi to do it.

Zhao took Fu Ding as an envoy and sent an envoy to Wei. With Qiu Liquid as an envoy, he sent an envoy to South Korea. Fu Ding came to the Great Liang of Wei and entered the palace to meet the heir of the King of Wei. Wei Wanghei opened the national letter, only to see that the national letter read: Longtai has been farewell for several years. Longtai oath, I don't know if you can remember.

Wei Wanghei recalled Longtai's promise in the past, and he also burst into tears. King Wei stabilized his emotions and asked, "Ambassador, King Zhao is good." ”

Fu Ding reminded: "Zhao Jun, issue an edict to the princes, and call him a king for the rest of his life." The king called Zhao Jun king, whether..."

"Whether it's Zhao Jun, or King Zhao. That man was the one who made an oath to the widow in Longtai. The country of Sanjin is decided by Sanjin. The ambassador went back and told Zhao Jun that the widow would also advocate welcoming back Prince Han and embracing him as king. ”

Fu Ding saluted and said, "The foreign envoy will go back and convey the king's words." ”

Wei Wangsi said: "Ambassador, please." ”

Qiu Liquid sent an envoy to South Korea and came to Xinzheng. The State of Wei took Gongsun Xi as an envoy and sent an envoy to Korea. Han Xiang learned that Zhao and Wei helped South Korea welcome back Han Taicang, and he was very grateful. Hurriedly took Qiu Ye and Gongsun Xi into the palace and met Han Wangkang.

The state of Chu bullied Han, and the Korean shore gate was defeated by Qin. Han Wangkang was angry and fell seriously ill. After the serious illness, Han Wangkang's whole body has aged a lot, and his body has become thinner. In the Second Central Plains War, Han Wang Kang joined the Qin State to deal with the Chu State, just to repay the shame of the King of Chu for bullying Han. The Han and Wei coalition forces attacked Chu Nanyang and defeated the Chu army. Subsequently, the combined forces of Qin, Han and Wei marched north, and defeated the Qi people on the edge of Pushui. With the end of the Second Central Plains War, Han Wangkang completely fell. Every time Han Wangkang closed his eyes, he was afraid that he would not be able to see the morning sun of the second day, and he was even more afraid that he would never see his son who was far away in the Qin State again. South Korea repeatedly sent credentials to Qin, asking Qin to return to the prince's cang. The state of Qin always procrastinated for various reasons. Zhao Wei united to put pressure on the Qin State, and Han Wangkang, no matter how bad his health was, he had to personally express his gratitude to Zhao and Wei.

The envoys of Han, Zhao, and Wei came to Xianyang to meet the king of Qin. In the battle of Lantian, King Qin couldn't afford to fall ill. The crown prince was in charge of supervising the country.

When the prince learned of the intention of the envoys of the Three Kingdoms, he withdrew the three envoys and summoned the chief of the palace, Qin Xiang Zhang Yi, Wei Zhang, Gan Mao and others into the palace. Prince Dang asked, "Prince Han is in the Qin State, can there be such a thing." ”

Ying Ji nodded and said, "Prince Han is indeed in the Qin Kingdom. ”

The crown prince asked, "King Han is seriously ill, why don't you let him go back." ”

Win said: "Prince Han advocates opposing the Qin State and letting him return to Korea. Korea would be hostile to Qin. Prince Han is a tiger, and we can't return to the mountains. ”

Zhang Yi also said: "Dashu's words are reasonable. We can't let him go home. ”

"The ambassadors of Han, Zhao, and Wei are in Qin, and we won't let Prince Han go back. The three countries will not agree. The crown prince asked, "Is my uncle planning to start a war with the Three Jins?" The battle of Lantian greatly damaged China's national strength. At this time, it is not good for our country to start a war with Sanjin. Summoning Prince Han into the palace, I plan to let him return to China. ”

Winning and Zhang Yi said in unison: "Your Majesty..."

The crown prince interrupted: "My father handed over the Qin State to me. It's up to me. My father will be held accountable in the future, and I will bear it alone. ”

In the battle of Xiuyu, the Three Jin Dynasty was defeated by the Qin State. In order to further understand the enemy, Prince Han took the initiative to invite Ying to come to Qin as a hostage. On this day, Han Cang was sorting out the information about the Qin State, and the waiter Han Cong said: "Prince, we have been in the Qin State for five years. The state of Qin has no meaning, let us return to the country. The prince didn't want to find a way to return to China, but he was in the mood to watch this. Prince, we have been away from the Korean court for a long time, aren't you in a hurry? ”

"What's the use of being in a hurry. Qin Guo won't let me go back. Han Cang said confidently: "Zhao and Wei will not sit idly by. The envoys of Wei and Zhao came to Xianyang, and within five days, we could return to China. Before returning to China, I want to get to know Qin well. ”

After a short time, Gan Mao came to the post house and said, "Please invite the prince into the palace." ”

Han Cang asked, "King Qin plans to send me back to China." ”

"It's not King Qin."

Han Cang was puzzled: "It's not King Qin, who could it be." ”

"Prince of Qin."

Han Cang followed Gan Mao into the palace. The prince sneered: "You are the prince of Korea." Looks much older than me. ”

"I'm older than you, a few years older, of course."

"You're free. I'll let you go back. ”

"If the prince lets me go back, he won't be afraid that I will be hostile to the Qin State."

"If you don't accept the Qin State, we will compete in the future."

"I wrote down what the prince said."

"I let you go home, and I don't want you to be grateful. When you go back, train your troops well. I will personally lead the army to test the combat effectiveness of South Korea. Don't let me down. ”

Han Cang said unhappily: "The prince despises South Korea so much. ”

"Didn't South Korea despise Qin like this before?"

Han Cang and the prince collided with two sharp eyes, and no one refused to back down, and no one refused to admit defeat.

Prince Dang broke the silence and said, "You go back to China immediately, and you can leave now." I'm afraid I will suddenly regret and kill you. I hope you can be my competent opponent. ”

"When I returned home, I was very strong. Waiting for you to test the strength of South Korea. ”

"Happy, happy." The prince said: "I am looking forward to this day. ”