At the end of midwinter November, the Ludi River begins to freeze, the birds stop chirping, and this month, the sun moves in Dousu, and at dusk, the star is in the middle of the southern sky.

In the palace of the Ji family, on the platform of Wuzi, the purple canopy was about to fall, and Ji Sunsi, who was not wearing a crown and showed a gray bun, looked at the little Feihong in the dim sky and sighed.

He likes to watch the sunset these days.

The sun comes from the Tang Valley, second only to Mengbian, and has been running for tens of thousands of years, and it is still blazing and immortal. Legend has it that Xia Wei once said, "The sun is dead? The day is gone, and I am dead! However, this is just wishful thinking, life is less than 100, and it is destined not to be compared with the sun. However, there are similarities: the first birth of a person is like a vigorous rising sun; People embark on official careers and inherit family business, such as in the middle of the day; When people enter their old age, their teeth are shaken, like the setting sun.

Ji Sunsi now feels that the Ji family is like a sun that is about to sink into the darkness and fall into the abyss.

It has been more than a month since the farce on the platform of Wuzi, but the situation of that day is still vivid.

At that time, Gongshan Bufu brought two or three thousand Feiyi people to surround this place.

If it weren't for the sudden arrival of Kong Qiu with two disciples, which weakened the Fei people's rebellion and delayed the general attack on Gongshan, this high platform might have fallen, and he and his son and daughter would have died and died.

If it weren't for Zhao Wuxian's cavalry who arrived immediately, it would have been absolutely impossible for Zi Lu, who was angry and holding a halberd, and Zi Gong, who was guarding with a sword, to let Kong Qiu live and turn the situation around.

After a fierce battle, the tenacious Fei Ren fought and retreated, and withdrew from the Ji Palace. Exited Lucheng. Kong Qiu greeted Lu Hou and returned to the palace under the escort of Zhao Wuxian. The Ji clan also wanted to follow, but was stopped by the Zhao clan's soldiers.

"It's very chaotic in Qufu City. There are routs and rebels everywhere, for the safety of Da Situ and his family, it is better for Jun to stay at home. ”

From that day on, the entire Ji clan was cut off from the outside world by Zhao Wuxian and placed under house arrest in the palace.

Although the supply of clothes and food is endless, the people of the Ji clan are still uneasy, for fear that one day a samurai with swords and armor will suddenly rush in and ask them for their lives.

"Zhao Wuxian didn't dare to make a move on Ji's!" In the presence of children. Ji Suns said so firmly.

"Born with the Ji family, to assist Lu Hou, it has been going on for a long time. Lu Jun has indulged in lewd rank for generations, and the Ji family has been diligent for generations, so the people know the Ji family, and forget that there is a monarch. My family has a deep foundation in the Lu country, and there are many party henchmen, so my father can't be destroyed, and my grandson can't be destroyed when he returns to his father. Lu Zhaogong can't be destroyed, Yang Hu can't be extinguished, and Zhao Wuxian can't be destroyed! ”

But when it's time to be alone. Jisuns will also toss and turn.

He heard that just yesterday, Zhao Wuxian had entered the court and was promoted to secretary. The official title is "Great General". This means that the Shusun clan is completely finished, and Zhao Wuxian directly removed the position of the Great Sima. The throne of the uncle and grandson was abolished.

Sanhuan shared weal and woe, and Ji Sunsi felt a little sad about the death of a rabbit and a fox. Will Zhao Wuxian ignore the public opinion of the Chinese people and be ruthless to Ji's? After all, he didn't even inform himself of yesterday's fateful court meeting, you know, the Ji family is still the ruling state of Lu!

Regarding how to explain and end this civil strife, about the stubborn resistance of Fei Yi and Meng, and about the future of Lu State, he doesn't plan to discuss it with himself?

Finally, after waiting anxiously all night, the next day, Zhao Wuxian sent someone.

……

For the position of inspector, it seems to outsiders that he is always running around and touring, which is very hard, but Kan Zhi likes it very much, he likes to see those doctors with fat brains whispering to him.

And this time for Zhao Wuxian to come to the Ji family's palace to convey the news, he was also very useful, changed the usual, the little official who guarded the door for the Ji family could also shout at him, "Ru" and "Er" were accompanied by saliva flying in his face.

But today, even with the ruling of the Lu State, the suzerain of the Ji family can only put on a respectful appearance, and the eldest son of the Ji family is even more "son me", very cordial.

"For their people are the ultimate succession, and they are all determined by the thoughts of the lord and by what I will say next......"

Kan Zhi felt very good, he took a sip of thin wine, and said lightly: "Da Situ don't worry, the Ji family is the secretary of the Lu country, the popularity is extremely high, and the general has to rely on it, the reason why he isolates the Ji family from the outside world is actually to protect you, according to his original idea, after the turmoil in the Lu country is over, the Ji family can not only return to the court, but also retain the throne!" ”

Even if Ji Sunsi's city mansion was deep, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and Ji Sunfei was even more overjoyed, and asked, "Is this true?" ”

"Of course it's true!" Kan Zhi found it more and more interesting, yes, first let them think they were out of danger, think they were safe, and then let them despair...... This taste is like a raccoon slave playing with a rat, it's fun!

Ji Sunfei was very happy, but Ji Sunsi was not so naïve, he kept looking at Kan Zhi coldly, waiting for his next words.

Kan Zhi was seen through, and he was not annoyed, and only after half a ring did he slowly say: "This is the original intention of the general, but the envoy of Jin doesn't quite agree." ”

Sure enough, Ji Sunfei's face suddenly froze: "What does this mean?" ”

"The Jin people have already determined that the Great Situ Shuai Shi attacked the lord of my family, nominally falling to the four capitals, but in fact he wanted to wait for an opportunity to collude with the Qi people to stir up chaos and betray the Jin State......"

Ji Sunfei was a little panicked, "This, where does this start?" He looked at Ji Sunsi: "Father? ”

Ji Sunsi didn't say a word, but his heart sank to the bottom, and those things were really found.

Kan Zhi thought the appearance of the father and son was very interesting: "Zihuan still doesn't know? The silk books written by Qi Hou to Da Situ, as well as the bribes of those beautiful jade jewelry, have all been searched out and made public. It is really shocking that the whole country is shocked that the ruling government of a country should collude with Qi people and frame loyal ministers who defend the borders of the country......"

Ji Sun Fei's face was suddenly like ashes, and Ji Sunsi didn't bother to deny it, Ji has always had dealings with Qi people, and the Jiagu meeting was facilitated by him, those letters and silk books are indeed true, but who could have expected it at that time.

Kan Zhi said: "The Jin Kingdom will not forgive betrayal, this Da Situ should know." Back then, the Jin people detained Ji Wenzi and Meng Xianzi successively based on a little rumor. Uncle Muzi, Ji Wuzi Siqing. Almost killed them, not to mention the evidence was conclusive...... Han Zi, a pedestrian from the Jin Kingdom, even angrily suggested. It is necessary to escort the entire Ji clan to the Jin Kingdom and hand it over to the Marquis of Jin for disposal. ”

"How can it be so, how can it be so!" The son exclaimed, and Ji Sunsi also knew that if this was the case, the Ji family would be finished.

Kan Zhi hadn't played enough, and said: "But the general remembered that the Ji clan was the hundred-year pillar of the Lu State, and repeatedly pleaded with the Jin envoy to ask him to forgive the Ji clan ......."

"This ......" Ji Sunfei is young after all. was actually played by Kan Zhi in the applause without knowing it, but Ji Sunsi couldn't stand it anymore, he shouted: "Fat, you go down first, let me talk to the general's messenger alone!" ”

……

It wasn't until Ji Sunfei withdrew from the hall with a reluctant face and closed the wooden door that Ji Sunsi said slowly: "Tell what you haven't said at once." ”

Kan Zhi felt quite bored, straightened his clothes and said, "The general can let Ji go." He only pursues the first evil...... Great Situ, you are the first evil ......"

Ji Sunsi laughed: "Zhao Qing's eyes are hot, it should be the ruling position in my hands...... If you don't be a Zhengqing, how can you take charge of the country's life? If the name is not right, it is not good. If I am in one day, Ji's party members will have the backbone, and he will not be able to sleep in peace. ”

Kan Zhi no longer acts. He sneered: "Da Situ understands very well, but he overestimates himself. ”

Ji Sunsi said with the last trace of illusion: "I took the initiative to resign from the position of Great Situ. Moved to a small town by the Yishui and never entered Qufu. Can Zhao Qing let me die like this? ”

It's really a dead end, Kan Zhi doesn't know whether to laugh or pity, he only knows that only when these old princes fall down, can scholars like himself participate in the division of their wreckage and have a place in the Lu country!

"Da Situ, stop, this matter is beyond your control."

He said what Zhao Wuxian instructed him to convey: "The general only gives you two choices, do you remember how Cheng Ji treated Father Qing and Uncle Ya back then?" Please choose one of the great Situ, in this way, the Ji Clan's Blood Food General can follow. That's all I have to say, I will say goodbye! ”

As soon as he arched his hand, he ignored Ji Sunsi, who was sitting in place, Kan Zhi paced a few steps outward, and walked to the door where Ji Sunfei was still eavesdropping, before he turned around and deliberately said loudly: "By the way, if you still hesitate until tomorrow morning, then don't blame my lord!" If you can follow it, you can also stop it! ”

He smiled cruelly: "I believe that Da Situ is a decisive person. ”

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The night was gloomy, and the cold wind was whining outside the house, accompanied by the mournful cries of the erectors and concubines. No matter how tight the walls, doors and windows of the palace are, they can't stop the slightest bit of wind from leaking in, making the more than 100 candles on the bronze lampstand inside sway.

In the candlelight, Ji Sunsi untied his bun, draped his hair loosely, and looked at the two things placed in front of him in a daze.

On the left lacquer tray is a glass of crystal clear wine, and on the right is a white cloth band.

Just a few hours ago, Zhao Wuxian had already sent someone to inform him of the choice: Do you still remember how Cheng Ji treated Qing's father and uncle back then?

He smiled bitterly and said, "Zhao Wuxian wants me to cut myself......"

How could Ji Suns not know what this meant? At that time, Lu Huan Gong had a total of four sons, his son-in-law Lu Zhuanggong, his eldest son Qing's father, his second son Shuya, and his youngest son Ji You.

When Lu Zhuang Gong was sick and dying, he asked his younger brother Shuya who should continue the throne after his death, and Shuya replied: "One succession and one is the common law of Lu State, and the sons are too young, so it is better to pass it on to the uncle Qingfu." Lu Zhuanggong wanted to pass on the throne to his son, so he was very unhappy, and recruited Ji You to entrust his son to him, and asked Ji You to help solve the two disasters of Qing's father and uncle.

So Ji You sent a soldier to arrest Shuya, asked Wu Zhu to give him a bottle of poisonous wine, and said: "And drink this wine, then your descendants can have a place in the Lu country, if you don't drink, not only will you die, but you will not even have descendants who donate blood and food after death!" "Uncle Ya was forced to be helpless, drank poisoned wine, and died soon after......

After the death of Duke Lu Zhuang, Qing's father still staged a coup d'état and killed the nephew of the new monarch, but in the end it ended in failure, he fled to the state of Ju, but the state of Ju accepted Ji You's goods and sent him back to the state of Lu. Father Qing begged his brother to forgive him, but when he refused, the messenger returned with a white silk, so he had to find a tree and hang himself.

Ji You killed Qing's father and uncle's teeth, but kept their heirs, which is the origin of the Meng family and the uncle and grandson family. Although after the Ji family became strong, the black-bellied Ji You was packaged as a righteous image on Lu's "Spring and Autumn", but the fact that he killed his brother cannot be washed away.

Ji Sunsi suddenly thought: Perhaps, this is the curse of Father Qing and Uncle Ya before they died? Is it a fate that was planted a hundred and fifty years ago? Today, it's finally time to borrow Zhao Wuxian's hand and let Ji You's children and grandchildren bear all this?

Ji's candle is absolutely continuous, it depends on tonight......

The wine placed on the left side of Ji Sunsi was poisoned wine, which was dipped in the feathers of the ost, and the drink broke the intestines. The white silk on the right is not meant to be worn, it is tightly woven and of strong quality, which can firmly entangle a person's neck and suffocate him.

Which one to choose? Is it the death of Shuya, or the death of Qing's father? Ji Sunsi knew that he was running out of time, and he had to make a decision before dawn, otherwise the entire Ji clan would suffer disaster.

His trembling hand reached out to the poisoned wine on his left, and he specially instructed the family witch to make the poison stronger, at least stronger than the cup that Uncle Ya drank, and he didn't have to suffer for hours before he died.

But suddenly, the door of the hall was pushed open with a thud.

"Father!" With the whining wind blowing in, a girl in a plain dress in a red dress staggered over, poured poisonous wine, grabbed Ji Sunsi's hand, and sobbed in his arms.

"Ji Ji doesn't want her father to die!" (To be continued.) )

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