On death row, two people were imprisoned, one was Empress Song Qiurong and the other was Zhao Ji.

At this time, Zhao Ji was full of shackles.

He was very angry in his heart, he had been guarding Nanyunhai for many years, and as soon as he came back, he was forcibly shackled and shackled by King Zhao.

These are not what he should bear, he has worked hard and made great achievements, and he should be rewarded by King Zhao.

"Father, why?"

Zhao Ji was puzzled.

After all, he had dispelled the concerns in King Zhao's eyes, and did not let King Zhao see that his relationship with Meng Yi was not bad, but he did not unite and threaten King Zhao with the military power in his hands.

Let King Zhao be afraid of the turmoil in the court and start a murderous intention!

King Zhao was expressionless, staring at Zhao Ji, "Are you pretending to be confused?" ”

Zhao Ji was helpless, "Pretend?" I didn't pretend! ”

At this time, Zhao Wangcai said again: "I asked you to guard the Nanyun Sea, but you are good, but you are directly confronting Yan Guo, if you fall out with Yan Wang, do you know what it means?" ”

Zhao Ji shook his head, "I don't know what my father is talking about?" But what I haven't done, I'm not going to admit it. ”

Hearing this, King Zhao smiled coldly, "Okay, you pretend to me, you continue to pretend to me, your intention is to destroy the Yanzhao Alliance, do you know how important the Yanzhao Alliance is to us?" ”

Zhao Ji looked at King Zhao and was at a loss in his heart.

King Zhao continued: "We have been peacefully coexisting with Yan for many years, and friendly relations have always been maintained between the two countries.

And you acted on your own initiative and provoked a dispute between the two countries.

Do you know how much of an impact this will have on Zhao Guo? You will push Zhao Guo into the abyss! ”

When Zhao Ji heard this, he couldn't help but be shocked!

He didn't want to destroy the Yanzhao Alliance, he just wanted to protect the safety of Nan Yunhai.

Could it all be a misunderstanding?

"Father, I didn't ......"

Zhao Ji wanted to explain, but was interrupted by King Zhao.

"Say no more!" King Zhao shouted loudly, "I don't want to listen to your explanation, I only know that your actions have destroyed the Yanzhao Alliance, which is unforgivable!" ”

Zhao Ji looked at King Zhao, his heart full of helplessness and confusion.

He didn't understand why he was being blamed like this, but he knew he had to find a way to clarify it.

"Father, I hope you can calm down and listen to me explain." Zhao Ji took a deep breath and said slowly, "I didn't want to destroy the Yanzhao Alliance, I have always been guarding the Nanyun Sea. ”

King Zhao looked at Zhao Ji, as if judging whether what he said was true.

After a while, he spoke, "So, tell me, what exactly have you done?" ”

Zhao Ji took a deep breath and began to explain his actions in Nanyunhai.

After listening to Zhao Ji's explanation, King Zhao's expression gradually calmed down.

He was silent for a moment, then said, "Well, I'll consider your explanation." ”

Hearing this, Zhao Ji breathed a sigh of relief in his heart!

However, as soon as the conversation changed, King Zhao said: "Although you said that you have only been guarding Nanyunhai, I will not believe your words. In the Imperial City, but many people already know that you are fighting against the Yan army without my will, how do you explain this? ”

King Zhao's face was majestic, and Zhao Ji bowed his head slightly, "Father, I admit that my actions may be too impulsive, but everything I do is for the benefit of Zhao State.

The Yan army violated our territory, and I could not stand their atrocities.

I did not act on my own, but after receiving orders from His Majesty, I took action to protect the people of the Zhao Kingdom. ”

King Zhao frowned and looked at him deeply, "Your behavior has already attracted the attention of King Yan, you are a rebel. ”

Zhao Ji raised his head, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, "Father, I know that my behavior may be a little excessive, but I haven't done anything unfavorable to Zhao Guo. I will, as always, fight for the good of the Zhao State. ”

King Zhao sighed!

"It's useless for you to tell me this now."

At this time, Zhao Ji handed over the letter on his body and handed it to King Zhao, "Father, this is the letter you gave me, in the letter, you asked me to pacify the border of Zhao, but now, I am being imprisoned, what is wrong with me?" ”

This letter was not written by King Zhao.

The letter was transferred and the messenger was killed, Zhao Ji also learned from Meng Yi.

However, Zhao Han did not tell Meng Yi the truth, and told Meng Yi that he had indeed killed the people of Yan on the border of Zhao State. For King Zhao's words, he can also conceal them.

King Zhao took the letter, looked at it carefully, and was silent for a moment.

"Ji'er, you're right," King Zhao said slowly, "it's my father who is wrong, and it's my father who didn't explain it clearly to you." ”

Zhao Ji looked at King Zhao in surprise, he thought that his father would blame him, but he didn't expect his father to admit his mistake, it was really an accident.

King Zhao looked at the letter and sighed deeply!

"This letter is the negligence of my father, asking you to pacify the border of Zhao and protect the peace of the people. However, my father did not tell you that after you pacify the borders, you will surrender your military power and return to me. ”

At this time, what King Zhao thought in his heart was to deprive Zhao Ji of his military power first.

Without military power, then Zhao Ji would never pose a threat to him.

Zhao Ji listened to King Zhao's words, and his heart was sad!

"Father, I ......" Zhao Ji felt bitter in his heart, not knowing what to say.

"Ji'er, you're right," King Zhao interrupted him, "You are dedicated to the sake of the Zhao Kingdom, and this is your merit. It's just that you didn't listen to your father's arrangement. However, this is also because my father did not explain it to you clearly. ”

Zhao Ji lowered his head, his heart full of self-blame and remorse.

"Father, I was wrong." Zhao Ji said in a low voice.

"Jill, you're not wrong, you just didn't understand your father's intentions. However, this is also because my father did not explain it to you clearly, now as long as you hand over the military power, I will treat Concubine Li well, you are also my son, of course I will not blame you. King Zhao looked at him.

Sure enough, King Zhao was still so ruthless.

Now Zhao Ji is forced to hand over the military power, so that Zhao Ji can be completely controlled.

"Father, please don't hurt my mother, I ...... I will hand over the power of the army. Zhao Ji Zhao Ji lowered his head and his voice was choked.

Zhao Ji's heart was like a knife, he looked at King Zhao, his eyes were full of pain and helplessness.

He knew he could no longer resist.

King Zhao has already shown his ambition and cruelty, and if he does not hand over his military power, I am afraid that both Concubine Li and Zhao Ji will be hurt even more.

When King Zhao heard Zhao Ji's decision, a look of satisfaction flashed on his face.

He said to Zhao Ji gently: "Ji'er, you are a good boy, but you are not smart enough.

Now that you understand your father's intentions, surrender your military power. ”

Zhao Ji felt bitter in his heart, he had lost the trust of his father, but he also understood that the most important thing now was to protect Concubine Li and his own safety. He took a deep breath, nodded, and then spoke, "Yes, Father." I'll hand over my military power right away. ”

Zhao Ji returned to his mansion with grief and loss in his heart.

Soon after, King Zhao officially announced that he would take over Zhao Ji's military power.

And Zhao Ji was also forced to give up all power and became an ordinary prince.

He silently endured pain and humiliation in his heart, but it was the only way he could protect himself and Concubine Li.

……

The transfer of military power is completed.

I thought that King Zhao would let Zhao Ji go free.

However, Zhao Ji was imprisoned again, and overnight, too many things followed.

"Father, won't you let me go?" Zhao Ji said sadly.

However, at this moment, King Zhao looked at Zhao Ji on death row and said, "Zhao Ji, you have destroyed the Yan-Zhao Alliance, so you are a sinner in Zhao Kingdom, tomorrow at noon, behead on the death table!" ”

Zhao Ji's face was pale, and his eyes were full of despair, "Father, I'm ...... I didn't destroy the Yanzhao Alliance! As a courtier of the Zhao State, how could I do such a thing? ”

King Zhao sneered, "The evidence is conclusive, do you still want to deny it?" Someone, bring in the evidence! ”

Several guards came forward carrying a large box full of letters.

King Zhao picked up a letter, opened it and looked at it, his face became even more gloomy.

"These letters are all correspondence between you and the envoys of the Yan Kingdom, what else do you have to say?" King Zhao threw the letter in front of Zhao Ji, "You conspired with the Yan State and wanted to split my Zhao Kingdom, and now that the human and material evidence is there, what else do you want to say?" ”

Zhao Ji sat on the ground weakly, he looked at the letters, and his heart ached.

He didn't expect that he would fall into such a situation, he always thought that he was for the good of Zhao Guo, but he didn't expect to be accused of treason by King Zhao in the end.

"Father, I'm ...... I was falsely accused...... I've never seen these letters before. Zhao Ji said weakly.

King Zhao snorted coldly, "These are all excuses!" If you betray the Zhao Kingdom, you must pay the price, if you dare to resist, then I will kill Concubine Li. ”