Chapter 20: The Five Sons of the Xia King Compete for the Throne (I)

Just when the new policy of Xia was in full swing, Xia Wangqi handed over the national government to the nameless, and indulged in wine, vocal music, and hunting day and night, which eventually led to his physical exhaustion, and in the spring of 1963 BC in Yangzhai, the whole country fell into deep mourning.

On the second day of the Emperor's reign, the scouts had spread the news of King Xia's revelation all over Kyushu, and because King Xia had failed to make a decree at the time of his death, a political struggle for the throne officially broke out.

Taikang walked towards the Tongguo Mansion in a panic, and as soon as he entered the door, he said: "National Teacher, at present, the princes from all walks of life are heading towards Gyeonggi, but at this time, the Lone King is at a loss now, and he doesn't know what to do?" Please also ask the national teacher to make it clear. ”

Nameless paced around the room and said, "Now there is only Hou Yi's strength." In this way, you immediately arrange for Wang Yi of the Dongyi clan to escort Gyeonggi, and you must be quick to reach the Gyeonggi area before others. ”

As soon as Taikang left, Zhong Kang followed, and as soon as they met, he said: "National teacher, my father Wang Gangxu, and there is no testament to stay, and now the five brothers are coveting this throne, how should this be good?" I hope that the national teacher can focus on major events, lead the courtiers, and stabilize the court, which is the foundation, which is also the great trust given to you by your father. ”

Nameless smiled bitterly at this time: "How to stabilize the political situation now is very necessary, but I don't have military power, so I can't play any role at this juncture?" So this time, I guess I can't help it, and the stability of the country ultimately depends on you sons. After speaking, he glanced at Zhong Kang.

Zhong Kang asked, "Who is the most suitable king in this form?" ”

Nameless: "Today's form is only the eldest son on the throne, it is the most suitable, in terms of ability, wisdom, you have to be higher than Taikang, on strategic development, military strategy, Ji Kang is the most, on the state and the people, economic development, the fourth son Yakang is more suitable, on diplomacy, then the fifth son is the most." However, among the five of you, only Taikang ascending the throne can ensure the temporary tranquility of the Xia Kingdom and help stabilize the court situation, otherwise, if the four of you, no matter who becomes the king, it will provoke a strong fight among the other brothers, which will lead to the entire dynasty in a constant struggle for division, and it is impossible to be stable Only Taikang can. ”

Zhong Kang seems to understand something? Said: "Ruogu and the national teacher support the eldest brother's accession to the throne, I hope that when the eldest brother is almost done as the king, the national teacher can help me." ”

Nameless thought for a moment and said, "No matter who it is, as long as it can push Xia Guo to another height, then the national division will fully support his political ideas." This also includes Taikang. ”

Zhong Kang took out Zhigui from his arms and handed it to Nameless and said: "Today, Lone handed over all the military power in Lone's hands to the national teacher, and from today on, Lone will withdraw from the battle for the throne." ”

Nameless happily took Zhigui and said: "The second prince can know the general situation so well, I will be at ease, in order to repay the second prince, I will give you the nameless sword given to me by your grandfather Yu to the son, no matter what kind of mistakes the son makes in the future, you can use this to exempt you from the crime, and at the same time can save five people in your family." ”

Zhong Kang said: "Why are you embarrassed to take this?" Grandpa gave it to you, or you should keep it! With that, he pushed back the sword that Nameless handed over.

Nameless immediately knelt down and said: "If the prince doesn't accept it, my ministry knows how to repay the second prince's kindness, so I also ask the second prince to accept it, and the ministers are grateful." ”

Zhong Kang looked at Nameless, hurriedly stepped forward to take the sword, and said, "Then Gu is welcome." After receiving it, he hung his sword on his waist and left the Tongguo Mansion.

Nameless looked at Zhong Kang's distant figure, and said to himself: "Whether the Xia Kingdom can be revitalized in the future depends on you." I hope you don't disappoint me. ”

In the Yangzhai Palace, the fifth prince took advantage of the wind and led his own guards to control the palace. I saw him walk into the mourning hall and saw that the princesses and queens were crying for Xia Wangqi, and scolded: "You girls, you know how to cry, can you cry your father?" If I can cry and come back to life, I will come here every day to cry and cry all of you to death, when my father is alive, you, you demon women, let my father not understand things, let my father live by your body all day long, today, he is corrupted by your all-night dogs and horses, and is humiliated to death by your shameless dignity, do you still have the face to live in this world? What are you doing here, do you want to harm another monarch? Do you think that by the side of the king you will be able to live a long life and live forever? Perhaps, but not here, but by my father's side. After speaking, he drew his sword and waved his hand, and the pro-soldiers and guards slashed towards the princesses. After a while, the entire mourning hall was stained red with blood, and the corpses were piled up in the mourning hall.

At this time, Chengfeng killed people everywhere in the palace, even the queen did not let go, and was killed as a martyr, the whole palace was shrouded in white terror, and the palace was suddenly in chaos, and then Chengfeng established himself as the king, which aroused the dissatisfaction of the other princes, Taikang, Zhongkang, Ji Kang, and Yakang issued a declaration of rebellion, raised flags one after another, and opened to Gyeonggi from all over the country, and the people of the entire royal city also fell into chaos. Chengfeng sat on the throne and waited for the help of the Beirong troops, but in the end, he waited for nothing.

Because these are all family affairs in the palace, so it is inconvenient for the nameless to intervene, he wants to leave with his wife, never come to the capital again, the burning and looting incidents on the street occur from time to time, the three ladies hide in a side room and dare not gasp, the gate of the Tongguo Mansion is closed, and the nameless is leisurely carving something on a bamboo slip at this time? What seems to be waiting for?

At this time, Wang Yi of the Dongyi tribe came to the Tongguo Mansion, hurriedly knocked on them, and walked out to open the door without a name. The palace was occupied by Chengfeng, and the other princes were also heading towards Gyeonggi, so I am afraid that this battle was inevitable. ”

Nameless said: "It's not that it can't be avoided, but it must be fought, and it must be fought thoroughly, and we can't let the vocal forces of the opposition forces be eliminated and defeated them." Now I give the first order, you immediately send people to Jingzhou City and the troops of the Shang brothers, immediately rush to Yangzhai, and the entire army will be handed over to you for unified deployment, focusing on defeating the supporters of Ji Kang and Yakang, and destroying them in one fell swoop. ”

After receiving the order, Dongyi Wang Yi immediately began to arrange, and sent 100 Dongyi troops to protect the Tongguo Mansion, and the nameless general divided the 100-person guards into two groups, one to protect the three ladies, and the other group to ambush all over the mansion.

On this day, the news of meeting the king of Dongyi spread far and wide, and they couldn't sit still, and at night they sent five assassins to murder Nameless, in the hall, Nameless was holding a book and looked at it carefully, Mrs. Yueyao brought the boiled ginseng soup, and said affectionately: "Master, drink some ginseng soup made by the concubine herself!" ”

After saying that, he scooped a spoonful with a spoon and put it into Nameless's mouth.

Nameless said angrily: "How many times have I told you, you are my woman, everyone is equal, don't be a master at every turn, concubines, these scenes can be said by outsiders, but in the absence of outsiders, should we change the name, otherwise, our husband and wife life always feels a little estranged in the middle, what do you say?" ”

Nameless drank a spoonful of ginseng soup and continued, "Do it again." ”

Yue Yao scooped up another spoonful and handed it over, and said with a smile on her face: "Husband, come and taste the ginseng soup that your beloved wife made for you." ”

Nameless was about to drink, suddenly stopped, grabbed her hand with his hand, put the spoon into the bowl, and then pulled it behind him, and said calmly: "Friends in the room, you can show up, don't hide in Tibet, it feels like a thief, I'm here, you better show up and talk!" After speaking, the five black-clothed people each jumped down from the roof with a sword, and stabbed at Nameless without saying a word, at this critical moment, Nameless clapped his hands, and immediately surrounded the five black-clothed people in two layers, and with an order to "release the arrow", the five black-clothed people fell down in an instant, and everyone rushed up and tied up the five people.

However, at this time, his arm was cold, and a dagger had been inserted into his arm, and Nameless turned around and looked coldly at Yue Yao, who was trembling, and said: "I knew from the first day that you were a pawn arranged by the third prince by my side, which is also one of the reasons why I should respond to all changes with the same, I thought that love could influence you, but in the end it was still not, okay, you can go, this knife will be regarded as a memory of my life!" After speaking, he waved his hand and motioned for her to leave.

Yue Yao had already burst into tears, took out a dagger from her arms and stabbed her heart.

Nameless shouted loudly, "Madame, Madame, don't 。。。。。。 By this time it was too late, the dagger had already pierced her chest, and a stream of blood suddenly gushed out. Nameless Madness took her into his arms and said, "Why are you doing this? I've forgiven you. I saw Yue Yao use her last bit of strength and said: "The concubine is sorry for her husband, the life of the concubine's whole family is in his hands, so I want to 。。。。。。 Good... Good...... Shine...... Look at...... Good...... Two...... Bit...... Husband...... After saying that, his body drooped, and his eyes slowly closed. Nameless frantically shouted Yue Yao's name, and the other two ladies also ran over, stunned. Seeing the blood on the nameless arm, he quickly stepped forward to bandage it. Nameless also stopped shouting at Yue Yao and calmed down.

"You clean up the scene, and then leave two people to follow my instructions."

The two soldiers immediately stepped forward and said, "What do you want from the national teacher?" ”

"Ordered Dongyi Wang Yi to issue the second directive, the instructions are as follows: kill and clean the Chengfeng Gongzi's Mansion and Ji Kang's Gongzi's Mansion, not a single living mouth can be left, otherwise he will come to see him, and at the same time send troops to lurk at the palace gate, if anyone comes out of the palace gate, he will be killed. Pay attention to the movements of Ji Kang's army, send scouts to Xuanyuan Feng, and if he does not surrender within three days, he will be sniped immediately. The two soldiers hurried away after receiving the order.

At this time, a soldier said: "National teacher, how to deal with these five people, do you want to interrogate them." Nameless said: "No need, push it out and cut it." In addition, you send a few people to monitor every move of the Yakang Gongzifu, don't touch them for the time being, and report to me immediately if there is a situation. "The soldiers were given the order to go. Nameless felt unbearable pain in his arm at this time, and tore off a piece of clothing to bandage the wound briefly.

The two ladies walked towards the bedroom with Nameless in their arms.

On the second day, the sun was still rising from the east as in the past, and as soon as the nameless got out of bed, the soldiers came to report, saying: "Last night, at the second watch, Dongyi Wang Yi led 2000 troops, and the third prince's mansion was washed in blood, and no one missed the net. Riding the wind and leading the troops to leave the palace, he was sniped and retreated into the palace gate. ”

Nameless nodded and said, "Pass on my orders, gather troops, attack the palace today, and kill Chengfeng." ”

The soldiers were ordered to leave, and Nameless suddenly felt extremely comfortable, and a war that he was not sure of was thus in his own hands. Thinking about it, my mood suddenly brightened.

After eating the breakfast made by the ladies, he shouted: "I am very happy today, Yueyao is here to dance to cheer up." As soon as he said it, his face suddenly became depressed, and then, Princess Yunruo said, "I'll dance for my husband!" After saying that, he immediately began to jump.

Nameless said: "You two don't need to comfort me, I'm fine." ”

At this time, a soldier hurried over and said, "King Dongyi has assembled his army and is waiting for the order of the national teacher." ”

Nameless asked, "Where did you assemble?" ”

The soldier said: "At the gate of the Tongguo Mansion"

Nameless ignored him and walked straight to the door, as soon as he went out, thousands of people had gathered at the door, lined up in a neat line, and when he saw Nameless's arrival, he shouted: "Long live the national teacher, long live, long live." ”

Yi stepped forward and said, "The army is assembled, please ask the national teacher to give a lecture." ”

Nameless walked forward and said loudly: "Since Yu created the Xia Kingdom, two generations of hard work, only to have a stable and unified country, today's new policy has made the people live a rich life, and at this time, Xia Wang Qi is unfortunate, and the sons do not take the world as their own responsibility, take their own selfishness, in order to seek power, use the country's sharp weapons, maim the people, kill the elders, and their crimes should be punished." Today, we will crusade against the mandate of heaven, purge the Qing Dynasty, kill the traitors, and return my peaceful homeland. ”

After speaking, the crowd was furious and shouted: "Purge the Qing Dynasty, kill the traitors, and return my peaceful homeland." The voice resounded throughout the royal city.