Chapter 031: The Holy Maiden of Troubled Times (30) The Prince
Bolan asked Emperor Zhao: "Is the method of praying for rain recorded in ancient books foolproof?" β
"Not really." Emperor Zhao shook his head frankly, "Now there is nothing to do, there is only one try." β
"I have a foolproof method."
Emperor Zhao raised his eyes, and his eyes shone brightly: "Please also ask the holy woman for advice." β
Bolan smiled: "It is up to me to pray for rain, there is no need for these women to worship the sky, it will definitely rain." β
When Emperor Zhao and the others were surprised, Bolan continued: "However, foolproof, it refers to praying for rain. But I still need Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, and all the princes to stand on the altar and be tested by the gods. β
Emperor Zhao was stunned: "I haven't established a ...... yet"
Bolan interrupted lightly: "Then it is now, if there is no prince, praying for rain cannot be carried out." Could it be that His Majesty still has no candidate for the prince in his heart? β
Emperor Zhao was silent.
Zhao Guoyan's eldest son contracted a cold when he was ten years old, and the burden fell on the shoulders of the only remaining son-in-law, Zhao Xinglan.
But the Zhao State gradually weakened, and in order to paralyze the Yan State, Zhao Xinglan acted in a scene, making the world think that he was injured on the battlefield, his meridians were damaged, and he could no longer lead troops to fight.
This is a secret, only Emperor Zhao and very few henchmen know about it, and even the other princes don't know about it. The outside world thought that Zhao Xinglan had lost the opportunity to become a prince.
Other countries only hesitate when Emperor Zhao opposes which concubine is the prince, but he doesn't know that he is waiting for Zhao Xinglan who is dormant in the Yan Palace, if he can live up to his mission, the position of the prince is his.
If Zhao Xinglan fails, Zhao will face annihilation, and it no longer matters whether there is a prince or not.
There is never one choice. But if Emperor Zhao said the candidate for the prince in his heart, his and Zhao Xinglan's plan would be exposed.
Seeing Emperor Zhao's thoughts, Bolan whispered in his ear: "My Royal Highness and I left Yan Country this time to help Zhao Kingdom win the world." Not only can I resist the wind, but I can also drive the thunder, and thousands of troops and horses cannot stop me. β
Emperor Zhao's heart was shocked, and his heart almost jumped out of his chest.
The saint said that she wanted to help Zhao Guo, and she wanted to lead Zhao Guo to conquer the world! Zhao Guo no longer has to hide in the shadows and wait for an opportunity to plan, and Zhao Xinglan's secret no longer needs to be hidden.
"Yes, I want to make my second son, Zhao Xinglan, the crown prince."
Emperor Zhao no longer hesitated and announced loudly.
There was no jealousy in the eyes of the rest of the princes, only surprise: "Second Emperor Brother, ...... your injuries?" β
Zhao Xinglan blinked: "Soldiers are not tired of cheating." β
The princes immediately understood, and they were very happy. It's good that their brave and combative Second Emperor Brother is fine!
Zhao Xinglan asked Bolan again: "By the way, what does it mean to withstand the test of the gods?" β
"When I pray for rain, the Son of Heaven, the Prince, and the Prince need to stand beside me, thinking of the people, and praying sincerely. I wonder if you can do it? β
Bolan looked at Emperor Zhao and the others to ask, and the wind raised her voice, transmitting the words to all corners of the square, and clearly falling in the ears of every people.
"Yes."
"Yes!"
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Emperor Zhao took the lead in answering, and the princes also followed suit.
Bolan added: "In addition, if the prince is not a candidate for the mandate of heaven, he will also be punished by the heavenly thunder. β
Zhao Xinglan did not hesitate: "I am willing to be tested by the will of heaven." β
"Your Majesty, how can you take the risk, let's do it." A girl on the stage couldn't help but persuade.
"Yes, Your Majesty and His Royal Highness are expensive, so let's sacrifice to the heavens......"
Emperor Zhao looked at them gently: "There are two choices now, one is to let you die, but there is no guarantee of rainfall. The other is 100% rainfall, and I naturally choose the latter. β
Emperor Zhao's gaze slowly swept over the girls on the stage, and then looked at the people in the audience, and said in a loud voice: "I and the princes are sincere to the Zhao country and the people, why are you afraid of thunder?" Don't worry. β
The forty-five girls on the stage walked off the stage with tears in their eyes, and their relatives jumped up excitedly and hugged them and cried bitterly.
It turns out that life and death are just a few steps away.
Pray for rain and begin.
Bolan closed her eyes, folded her hands, and looked up to the sky in prayer.
Emperor Zhao led the crown prince and the princes, calmly and sincerely closed his eyes and prayed for blessings.
After listening to Taishang Laojun sing three rap songs, Bolan opened her eyes, opened her arms to the sky and said, "Please send rain to Da Zhao!" β
γCome~γThe rain god can't wait to answer.
In the blue sky, which was originally as clear as a wash, suddenly a large area of clouds gathered, kept rolling, and the white color gradually darkened.
"Trickle-"
The raindrops fell, and the sound sounded like heaven to everyone.
It was a drizzle, not fierce, but it continued all day.
That rain moistened the parched earth, and everything was revived, like a new life.
That rain not only fell on the heavens and the earth, but also on the hearts of the people, so that they knew that their majesty and princes had incomparably sincere love for them.
It was just a rain, but it was as warm as a torch, lighting up the hearts of the people.
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Zhao Imperial Palace.
Different from the nouveau riche luxury of Yan Palace, the magnificence of Zhao Palace is more magnificent and atmospheric, delicate and unassuming, and it shows its heritage in a low-key manner.
Outside the hall, the sound of rain is like a song, endless. Thinking of the "prayer for rain" just now, Bolan was in a good mood. Emperor Zhao and his seven princes heard that they would have to withstand the test of heavenly thunder, and they all accepted it happily without exception.
Bolan looked carefully into their eyes, and there was no speculation or calculation in them, only openness.
That's a rarity. How did such a country with accumulation slowly decline from being strong and prosperous to this?
Bolan directly asked the doubts in his heart, and Emperor Zhao paused slightly, with a ashamed face, and explained the reason to Bolan.
When Emperor Zhao was born, Zhao was already the most powerful country in the Central Plains. He grew up in peace and happiness, and his personality was quite peaceful.
He loves the people like a son, reduces taxes and taxes, and is determined to make the world clear and clear.
To be a good emperor in a peaceful and prosperous world, he is qualified. But in the face of the disturbing war, he was undoubtedly unprepared.
While Zhao's army had smoothed out its claws in decades of peace, Yan had shown their fangs and ambitions, and a pool of still water in the world had been completely disturbed.
By the time Emperor Zhao reacted and began to reorganize the army and cultivate elites, it was too late. Defeat, little by little.
The so-called born in adversity and died in peace, Emperor Zhao regretted that he had not prevented trouble before it happened, and seeing that the winning side was getting smaller and smaller, he and his second son Zhao Xinglan decided to give it a go, go deep behind the enemy, and look for an opportunity to turn the tables.
The Yan Kingdom is getting stronger and stronger, but Emperor Yan is very cruel to other countries, which has become an excellent reason to rebel against Yan Chen. Emperor Zhao and Zhao Xinglan both believed that there were always good ministers and generals who had the world in mind and were willing to form an alliance with Zhao for the sake of the world.
Even if there is only a glimmer of opportunity, they are willing to risk their lives.
Unexpectedly, before Yan Chen and Yan Jiang were encircled, they first got the support of the saint.
What to do next, Emperor Zhao said, but it is up to Bolan to decide.
"Your Majesty, tomorrow I will go on an expedition with the crown prince, and the Zhao Kingdom will unify the world within a month."
Bolan looked at Zhao Xinglan, and a drizzle had confirmed his status as the crown prince to whom his destiny returned.