After the Yin hour, day and night alternate.
Wen Zhong stood in front of the hall loyally, playing the role of a gatekeeper and a leader. Looking at the glittering golden whip in his hand, the more he looked at it, the more uncomfortable he felt.
Wen Zhong was a veteran of three dynasties. He was an important official in the court during the time of King Zhou's grandfather. He stabilized the country of Chaoge and stabilized the fortune of the Shang Dynasty. The previous king appointed him as a minister to take care of the orphan, and gave him a golden whip to beat the king. He was the only one in the court who could suppress King Zhou.
It was originally like this.
It’s no use now. The golden whip is too hot to hold. Every time Wen Zhong holds it, he feels like a disloyal and unfilial person.
Leaving aside the disloyalty, he is truly unfilial, and when he swung the whip, the person he hit was his master who was indulging in pleasure!
As the sky gradually brightened, two beams of fairy light left together.
Lu Bei stretched lazily and walked out of the hall, staggering with every step, muttering that the witch was so annoying that she almost broke his old waist.
He was holding up his belt when he ran into Wen Zhong holding a golden whip two steps later. He asked happily, "Grandmaster, why are you still here? You are so tired from the journey and you haven't returned home to rest?"
"I dare not."
"What is there to be afraid of? Don't wait next time. Just report any military intelligence directly. You saw it before. There is no outsider in the room." Lu Bei grinned at Wen Zhong happily. The latter's face was as red as a date and his brows were as red as a nut. The golden whip was getting hotter and hotter.
He felt ashamed of the late king's high hopes. This golden whip would probably be left gathering dust and would never be of any use again.
Not entirely true. People like Fei Zhong and You Hun can still be beaten a few times when they have nothing to do.
"Okay, that's enough for today. I've been discussing important matters with your master and uncle, and I feel exhausted. It's time to go to the queen's bedroom to recharge my batteries." Lu Bei waved his hand and walked towards the center of the palace with a step that showed no regard for his relatives.
According to the schedule, Queen Jiang made an appointment with Concubine Huang to appreciate the flowers in the Central Palace, and Concubine Huang would stay overnight in the Central Palace. He had never missed this pairing, and today would be no exception.
"His Majesty!"
Wen Zhong hesitated for a long time, but finally chose to speak out his loyalty and righteousness: "It is now the hour of Mao, and Your Majesty should attend the morning court."
It was the time when the golden crow broke the dawn and the sun was rising slowly. Civil and military officials lined up outside the Longde Hall, waiting for today's morning court.
"Which beauty is this morning?"
"… "
Wen Zhong's face flushed red, he was so angry that he gritted his teeth and widened his eyes. When Lu Bei glared at him, he instantly lost his temper.
There was no way he could not give in. In the court, the two were the monarch and his subject. Outside the court, they were the master and his disciple. He could not stand up to the enemy with just the golden whip.
At this time, Wen Zhong didn't know that the Lu Bei standing in front of him was not only the king and master, but also the second leader of the Jiejiao Sect and his immediate superior in the Fangwai Di area.
"Your Majesty, I am going to report the matter of the North Sea in the court. This is a matter of great importance and I, as an official, cannot make the decision. Your Majesty must come up with a rule."
"Shang Rong, Bigan and you, the three ministers entrusted with the care of the orphan can't make up their minds?"
"I can't decide."
"If you can't share your worries, what use are you to me?"
"… "
Wen Zhong didn't dare to say anything and could only nod in agreement.
In the end, in response to Wen Zhong's begging for respect, Lu Bei gave face to the veteran of three dynasties and reluctantly attended the morning court today.
"Grandmaster, please go to Longde Hall first. I need to take a bath and change clothes. Look at the lip prints on my chest and face. They are all from your master Jin... Grandmaster, I haven't finished talking yet. Why are you running away?"
"Humph, you're still running so fast at your age, I'll pounce on you and kill you!"
…
Longde Hall.
Golden steps and jade platform, pearl curtains rolled up high, precious fans, orchid and musk, and countless precious appearances.
Civil and military officials wait outside the palace to be summoned. The king can skip court, but the ministers cannot be absent. Even if they punch in every day, they cannot see their leader. This is the rule.
When Wen Zhong returned to the capital, all the civil and military officials came up to him and praised him non-stop. Even Fei Zhong and You Hun bowed to him.
There's no way around it, beating Wang Jinbian looks scary.
"Grandmaster, you hurried into the palace yesterday. Do you have anything to say?"
Shang Rong and others caught Wen Zhong and learned that the king would attend court today. They were all excited and admired Wen Zhong even more. They praised him with gorgeous words.
When the Grand Tutor came back from the expedition, he broke into the harem and gave a scolding speech, causing the king to attend the morning court for the first time after eight years of absence.
Look, this is called the Dinghai Shenzhen!
How could he be the Grand Master of the Shang Dynasty? He was clearly the white jade pillar that supported the sky and the purple gold beam that spanned the sea.
With the arrival of the Grand Tutor, Chaoge will be at peace. With the arrival of the Grand Tutor, there will be a clear sky!
Wen Zhong was silent. Stop bragging. There was no need to scold him. He was standing in the corner at that time and saw the king and the beauty doing whatever they wanted, but he didn't dare to say a word.
After begging for a long time, and almost hugging his master's thigh and crying loudly, he finally got a morning audience.
"Grandmaster, why are you so depressed? Are you worried about the court?"
"Don't worry, Grand Master. We have the Grand Master as our backbone. We can restore the country and re-establish the government. We will make the king stay close to wise ministers and stay away from beautiful women. From now on, Chaoge will have good weather and the people of the world will be rich and happy."
Wen Zhong continued to remain silent. Was there a possibility that if the beauty glared at him, he would have to kneel down obediently
"Look at this golden whip in the hands of the Grand Master."
"What a good whip! What a good whip!"
"It is very versatile, with a center pillar like a moon. It is truly a divine whip!"
Wen Zhong said nothing. The Golden Whip for Beating the King was too hot to handle. It was fine for him to carry it around before, but now it was like a common man holding a treasure. When he went to court later, he would ask the king to give it a new name. From now on, don't call it the Golden Whip for Beating the King anymore. Just call it the Golden Whip for Beating the Minister.
Wen Zhong did exactly that. When Lu Bei came to court in low spirits and yawned and said, "If there is music to be played, leave the court; if there is nothing else, dismiss the court." Wen Zhong immediately stepped forward, knelt down under the expectant gaze of all the ministers, and obediently asked for a change of name for the Golden Whip.
That's it
There were wailings everywhere in the hall. Who would have thought that Wen Zhong, the guy with thick eyebrows and three eyes, would also fall.
…
Another spring has come, and the world is at peace and there is no trouble.
It's not that there are no problems. For example, in the north, the two brothers Chong Houhu and Chong Heihu are not getting along. The conflicts are escalating day by day and have reached the point of fighting.
When Wen Zhong returned to the capital, he entrusted the power of garrisoning the north to Chong Heihu. The latter was well-versed in the art of war, had extraordinary martial arts skills, and was also proficient in Taoism, making him a qualified general to guard the border.
As a result, the power of Beibohou Chonghouhu was weakened. In addition, his younger brother had made great contributions in quelling the rebellion in Beihai, and his reputation for civil and military achievements was far superior to his.
There are rumors that the king wants to remove Chong Houhu from the throne and support Chong Heihu to take the throne.
For the Chong family, it doesn't matter which of the two brothers comes up, but for Chong Houhu and the forces he is tied to, this is undoubtedly terrible news.
Chong Heihu was highly appreciated by Grand Tutor Wen Zhong. Wen Zhong was extremely powerful in the court and it was easy for him to make the Beibohou move from being the eldest brother to being the younger brother.
I will not take away the throne of your Chong family, but replace it with one of your brothers, that's all.
Regardless of whether the rumor was true or false, Chonghouhu was anxious and wrote a letter to Chaoge to express his loyalty, and also received an endless supply of gold, silver, treasures and rare items.
The two areas in the southeast are at peace. In Xiqi, fathers are kind and sons are filial, brothers are friendly and younger brothers are respectful. It looks very peaceful.
At the beginning of the year, King Ji Chang of Xibo had a nightmare in which a tiger with wings flew into the central military tent.
I just can't figure it out.
A tiger is born with two wings, a tiger is born with two wings. Could it be that Huang Feihu, the King Wucheng of Chaoge, is going to come and join him
King Wucheng lived a good life in Chaoge. His sister, Concubine Huang, was deeply loved by the king. She must have gone crazy to come and be his younger brother. This dream obviously had another deeper meaning.
Ji Chang was an old fortune teller who was an expert at interpreting dreams, so he immediately asked for a divination to solve the problem.
A good father will have a good son. He had a son named Ji Dan, who was better at interpreting dreams than him. He was the most admired idol of Prime Minister Cao. The fan's behavior was elevated to that of the idol, and thus the story of killing people in dreams came into being.
Yes, that's it.
To get back to the point, Ji Chang was an expert at fortune-telling, and he predicted that there would be a great sage in Panxi River of Wei River, and that a tiger with two wings would become a flying bear, and that his Ji family would have a minister who would assist the king.
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Without further ado, Ji Chang rushed to Panxi and met the great sage who was still fishing in the middle of winter.
Then I was no longer happy. It was a straight hook without bait, as if I had seen it somewhere before.
The first time Ji Chang saw the straight hook without bait, he was shocked and praised it highly. The second time... it was also okay. This old man imitated the king quite well.
Ji Chang was calm. Jiang Ziya had started off badly and failed to calm the situation during their first meeting, leaving Ji Chang with the impression that he had failed miserably.
Fortunately, the problem was not serious. In Ji Chang's heart, King Zhou had a very high status.
People said that King Zhou was incompetent, but Ji Chang did not think so. As a monarch himself, he was well aware of the difficulties in the court.
King Zhou had been away from the court for seven or eight years, but he was still able to build an iron barrel of the court. His control over power and people's hearts was top-notch. He wanted to learn from him, but he could never get the key, and he felt that King Zhou was more and more unfathomable.
Shock, admiration, fear.
It is impossible to expect Ji Chang to raise the banner of rebellion.
Similarly, Bo Yikao, as the crown prince, also deeply admired King Zhou. According to facts and reason, his position as crown prince was as stable as an old dog, all thanks to the appreciation of King Zhou. Even if it was just a way to repay King Zhou's kindness, he should be loyal.
Jiang Ziya entered Xiqi and was appointed prime minister, squeezing out Ji Fa. The former was the left prime minister and the latter was the right prime minister. They should have had many conflicts, but in the end they got along well with each other. He became Ji Chang's right-hand man and saved him a lot of work.
After that, Crown Prince Bo Yikao had nothing to do and lived a very leisurely life. He probably felt that his position was stable, so he did not fight or compete. In his spare time, he would go fishing, play the musical instrument, and occasionally go to the countryside to farm and experience the sufferings of the people.
He is a good monarch and very kind.
Unfortunately, he is too kind.
This year, Xiqi was peaceful and prosperous, and the situation was very good. However, Ji Chang's health was getting worse day by day. He knew that his end was near, so he ordered Crown Prince Bo Yikao to go to Chaoge to meet him and be sworn king, officially becoming Marquis of Xibo.
Bo Yikao did not think much about it. He happily gathered many treasures and ten beauties and went to Chaoge to pay a visit to the king.
Among them are the three treasures of Xiqi: the Seven-scented Chariot, the Sobering Felt, and the White-faced Monkey.
In the original timeline, Bo Yikao went to Chaoge to serve as a hostage in exchange for the return home of Ji Chang, who had been imprisoned for seven years. Therefore, he was worried and had prepared himself to never be able to return to Xiqi in his lifetime.
Now, we are having fun all the way.
The king is kind, his father is good and his brother is humble. His throne cannot be more stable. Only when his old father dies, he will be the master of Xiqi.
This may sound a bit unfilial, but Ji Chang was famous for his longevity, and Bo Yikao had been waiting for decades before finally seeing this day, and he didn't sing and dance all the way. He was already a person who reached the pinnacle of filial piety.
The carriages and horses passed through five checkpoints and entered Chaoge.
Bo Yikao came to the palace to present treasures, and Lu Bei hosted a banquet in Xianqing Hall to show his expectations for this younger brother.
Bo Yikao was a famous handsome man in Xiqi. He was so handsome that young girls and wives could not close their legs when they saw him. He was a strange face that Lu Bei had never seen before. Besides, he was so much inferior to him that Lu Bei did not take a close look at him.
Also attending the banquet was Queen Jiang. In recent years, because her husband had too many beauties, he had kept many concubines outside. She was well aware of the three flavors of jealousy, and gradually became somewhat strong-willed.
Very good, she glared at him, and Lu Bei became even more excited.
Seeing that all the ten beauties were good-looking, Lu Bei waved his hand and directly awarded them to Bo Yikao, asking him to work hard and not be outdone by his old father.
Queen Jiang's complexion improved and she silently poured wine for her husband.
Bo Yikao was deeply loved by the emperor and felt honored. He presented the three treasures of Xiqi to the emperor and took out his precious zither, offering to perform for the king to entertain him while he was drinking.
He is the future King of Xibo, and this move is somewhat devaluing of his status, but it also demonstrates his loyalty. Lu Bei did not refuse and let him perform on the spot.
The sound of the piano is melodious, and the emperor and his subjects are filled with joy.
At this moment, the white-faced monkey that was dancing to the sound of the piano suddenly attacked, baring its teeth and pouncing on Queen Jiang.
Bang!
With a loud bang, the white-faced monkey disappeared without a trace.
Lu Bei retracted his fist and comforted his wife in his arms, telling her not to panic. With him around, no one would dare to act rashly.
"Nothing to do, just keep playing music and dancing."
It was impossible to continue playing music and dancing. Bo Yikao knelt on the ground and apologized, his face pale.
When presenting the treasure, he praised the white-faced monkey highly, saying that the monkey could dance 800 large pieces of music, 3,000 small pieces of music, and even fly lightly in the palm of his hand.
Not only that, the white-faced ape also has some cultivation skills. It is good at seeing demons in the world and can identify beauties transformed by evil spirits.
He bared his teeth at the queen and rushed over to grab her wildly, making it clear that the queen was a monster.
It’s over, this is a big deal!
Bo Yikao slid down to his knees and apologized repeatedly, saying that he had spoken nonsense before and committed the serious crimes of deceiving the emperor and offending the king.
Queen Jiang was also full of grievances. How could she become a witch out of nowhere
The face of you is originally that of a demon girl, and your bloodline is of the top level of demon god.
Lu Bei complained in his heart, looking at Xiao Ge's face, don't say she is not a witch, she is, Lu Bei is willing to be deceived by her.
Let's be frank. Xiao Ge should have played Daji early on instead of Fox Two or Fox Three. Shang Rong and Bigan's heads had been cut off long ago, and Lu Tai and Zhaixing Tower had been built long ago.
"Don't be angry, my wife. He is just a beast. What does he know about evil? Don't say you are not, you are, and I love you wholeheartedly." Lu Bei knew how to flirt with girls. The queen was very happy after hearing his words. Her beautiful eyes were full of charm.
It is impossible to be devoted to someone, and it is obviously a lie. Queen Jiang knows this very well. After all, she still hasn't counted how many lovers her husband has outside.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s a lie or not. What matters is that Lu Bei is willing to say it and she likes to listen.
Bo Yikao was still kowtowing below. Lu Bei looked at him and shook his head: "My dear minister, please stand up. It's just a beast. It can't affect the relationship between you and me. The next time you have a gift, just give some intangible things like gold and silver."
Bo Yikao burst into tears and thanked the emperor repeatedly, saying that anyone who dared to speak ill of King Zhou in front of him would be in trouble with his Ji family.
"Speaking of which, my dear minister, your trip to Chaoge was a little hasty. In Xiqi, have you made all the preparations for your succession?"
"With my brother and Prime Minister Jiang in charge, there is nothing to worry about."
"… "
What can I say, as long as you are happy.
Lu Bei rolled his eyes. He was not the kind of person who wanted to sow discord. It was just that Bo Yikao was too naive. He ordered his men to present the remaining two treasures.
"My dear, you said that this Seven Fragrance Chariot is a treasure left behind by Emperor Xuanyuan when he defeated Chiyou. It does not require reins for horses and cattle. As long as a person sits on it, this chariot will sense and move forward and backward as he wishes?"
"I dare not speak nonsense."
"Well, sit on it and demonstrate it once."
Lu Bei held his wife in his arms, waiting for the fun to begin. Queen Jiang looked on curiously while passing the glass of wine to her husband's mouth.
Lu Bei refused and whispered something, but Queen Jiang blushed and refused resolutely.
You drank the most of the imported liquor last time, and Concubine Huang didn't even get a few sips. You are an old couple, so there is nothing to be ashamed of.
There was no other way. The queen had to be the mother of the country and she had to be dignified and generous in front of others, otherwise she would be no different from a witch. Lu Bei had to settle for the second best and could only wait until there was no one around.
Well, let’s call Concubine Huang over this time, and the family should be reunited.
On the other side, Bo Yikao was sweating profusely on the Seven-Incense Cart. The Seven-Incense Cart, which should have been easy to use, was now motionless. The dung cart had no wheels and was just a rotten frame. There was no trace of the style of Emperor Xuanyuan when he rode it to defeat Chiyou.
"Your Majesty..."
Bo Yikao collapsed to his knees, bursting into tears on the spot, feeling full of grievances and thinking that his life was in danger.
"Don't be sad. The so-called power struggle has always been like this. If I'm not mistaken, the last treasure, the sobering felt, is nothing more than a stinky and dirty cushion."
Lu Bei knew what was going on. Seeing Bo Yikao's face turn pale and blue, he still believed in brotherly love and respect. He shook his head and said, "I am not good at speaking, and I don't like provocative words. I have said all today. Your mind is in a mess and you can't play the zither peacefully. Go back to the inn and rest."
"May I ask Your Majesty if I can return to Xiqi immediately?"
"But, yes, but this time, you will surely be seriously ill, and we will never see each other again."
Lu Bei analyzed for him, "I can guarantee that you will have no worries about the five passes of the Shang Dynasty, but after passing Sishui Pass, there are still Jinji Ridge, Shouyang Mountain, Yanshan Mountain, Qishan Mountain and other places. You have to pass through them one by one to reach Xiqi City. It is not an exaggeration to say that this journey is full of difficulties. Are you sure you want to go back?"
"I have owed you my loyalty, and I will have no regrets even if I die a hundred times." Bo Yikao knelt down and insisted on going back to Xiqi to get things done.
He had a premonition that if he didn't go back, he might not even be able to see his old father for the last time.
"You are loyal and filial. I didn't misjudge you."
Lu Bei nodded, and after a moment's silence, he said, "How about this? I will draft a decree for you to carry with you. When you pass through Sishui Pass, you can recruit 500 soldiers to accompany you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
Bo Yikao burst into tears halfway through his words.
"Go ahead. If you want to go back to Xiqi, I won't stop you. As a son, filial piety comes first. You have to go."
Lu Bei held the wine glass and looked at Bo Yikao below: "But no matter how fast you run, you can't catch up with Ji Bo's burial. If I were you, I would definitely slow down on this trip. You can ask around on the way. If Xi Bo Hou also has a successor, don't go back."
"I accept your order and thank you."
Bo Yikao left in a hurry. Lu Bei waved his hand and ordered the soldiers outside the palace to pass on the order to send a team of troops to escort the Prince of Xiqi.
Bo Yikao was still of great use to him. If he died in a confused state and died in the territory of the Shang Dynasty, the people in Xiqi would wake up laughing in their dreams.
You can't die, and you can't die.
As long as Bo Yikao lives, Xiqi will be out of legitimacy, and Ji Fa's succession to the throne is actually a traitor and everyone has the right to kill him.
The right way to go is to have a good cause. Those without justice are helpless. Even if one follows fate, it is also unjust.
Lu Bei raised the corner of his mouth slightly, indicating that this move was just average and could not scare him at the moment. He hoped that he could give him a little shock next time.
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"Your Majesty, Xiqi is already in chaos, how can you still laugh?" Queen Jiang frowned in confusion.
"My beloved wife doesn't know that chaos is inevitable. Even if I have been wise all my life, at this critical moment, chaos will still occur."
Lu Bei laughed even more wantonly: "But, the chaos today has nothing to do with public opinion, nor with destiny. What is in chaos is the human heart and calculations. I stand for the word reason. Although the world is in chaos, I am still the king."
Queen Jiang had no idea what Lu Bei was talking about. As she was thinking, she felt her body lighten and was picked up by Lu Bei.
“Hehehehe—”
A great chaos is coming, a great catastrophe is approaching, Lu Bei knows without calculation that there are not many good days like this when he can indulge himself. After leaving the Conferred God World, it will be impossible for him to get close to Brother Xiao's beautiful face again.
Tomorrow and tomorrow, there are not many tomorrows left, so we should cherish every day.
"Pass on my order to summon a few concubines and beauties to the Central Palace to discuss important matters."
"As usual, you are not allowed to summon Concubine Su and Concubine Hu."
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Bo Yikao left Chaoge City overnight. With the emperor's grace, he was accompanied by thousands of guards and several generals to escort him.
Because there were so many people, the marching speed was very slow. Bo Yikao knew that the king was protecting him, but out of filial piety, he just wanted to see his old father for the last time before he left, so he urged him again and again, just to return to Xiqi as soon as possible.
In Xiqi, bad news came that Ji Chang died of old age and his soul was included in the List of Gods.
There was none originally, but now the destiny has changed, and the List of Gods is in chaos. Who will be on the list and who will not is no longer the decision of the Chan Sect alone.
Ji Chang indeed died of old age, and there was no eternal mystery such as candlelight and axe shadow.
Although Ji Fa had the ambition to become king, he was indeed a filial child. Jiang Ziya was also a serious person. Ji Chang was grateful to him for his help and would never seek glory by assassinating his master.
The only thing they did was to calculate the time when Ji Chang's soul would return and transfer Bo Yikao out of Xiqi.
A country cannot be without a king for a day. Big brother, you are thousands of miles away. I will be the temporary Duke of Xibo and take charge of the overall situation and stabilize the court. When you come back, I will return the throne to you.
This is the truth. It is hard to say whether Bo Yikao can return to Xiqi. After he returns, the whole court will have changed, and it is another matter whether the unfamiliar faces will still support him.
Even if he could get to the top, who would be willing to follow his orders
The rebellion of the Shang Dynasty began in Xiqi, and like a fuse, it exploded all over the world overnight.
In the north, the rebellion in the North Sea had just been quelled when a major chaos suddenly broke out.
The two brothers Chonghouhu and Chongheihu started fighting. Two hundred princes stood on each side, paying homage to Chaoge while competing for the title of Beibohou.
Once the war started, it couldn't be stopped until the winner was decided. Even with the order from the king of Chaoge, the two brothers were still stubborn.
This made Li Jing, the general of Chentang Pass, nervous, for he was afraid that the two idiots would get excited and break through Chentang Pass to the south, leading the army straight to Chaoge.
In the eastern border, thirty-six princes rebelled. Dongbo Hou Jiang Huanchu sent troops to suppress the rebellion and appointed his son Jiang Wenhuan as the general.
Jiang Wenhuan is of average intelligence and has poor military skills. It cannot be said that he has no idea how to deploy troops, but it can only be said that it makes no difference whether he has any or not.
Fortunately, although God did not give him the brain of a commander, he gave him a physique that could defeat ten thousand enemies. He wields a steel whip and a long sword, is brave and good at fighting, and has the courage that ten thousand men cannot match.
At first glance, it would not take much effort for Jiang Wenhuan to conquer the thirty-six princes.
It's so funny. Wen Zhong was so powerful, but it took him ten years to defeat the seventy-two princes of Beihai, during which time he lost his general Kong Xuan. How could Jiang Wenhuan kill thirty-six princes in seconds? Just because he was King Zhou's brother-in-law
No way!
With the change of ownership of Xiqi, there was chaos in the north and the east, and the same was true in the south of Chaoge. Deng Jiugong, the general of Sanshan Pass, wrote a letter saying that Nanbo Hou E Chongyu was storing up a lot of grain, and he was afraid that he might have rebellious intentions.
Overnight, Chaoge was surrounded by enemies on all sides, and there was no safe place.
Longde Hall.
Lu Bei called all his ministers to discuss matters. In front of them was a map of Chaoge. He ignored the dense branches and leaves and only looked at the overall framework of the world. Chaoge was in the center, and the four major princes in the southeast, northwest, and northeast stood side by side. The overall layout of the Shang Dynasty was in the shape of a "cross".
There are Wuguan Pass in the west, Youhun Pass in the east, Sanshan Pass in the south and Chentang Pass in the north.
On paper, Xiqi has not rebelled yet and is still subservient. Even if it rebels, there are still five passes to pass, making it the least threatening of the four places.
On the other three sides, the two tigers in the north were fighting each other, but both of them paid tribute to Chaoge, so they were not a big threat; the thirty-six princes in the east seemed troublesome, but in fact they were like summer insects chirping on ice, and they could not jump around for long, so they posed no threat at all.
There is only E Chongyu in the south. It is time to send troops to attack him.
Wen Zhong stepped forward and offered to lead the army to quell the rebellion. A number of generals were dissatisfied, saying that the old Grand Tutor was already old and had just returned from the North Sea, so he should have a good rest at home.
What he meant was that you are the Grand Tutor, a high-ranking official, and you are also old and have achieved enough merits. You might as well give the opportunity to the young people and give everyone a chance to perform.
Wen Zhong was not convinced, and God had pity on him. He had been living in fear in Chaoge City these days. The demon women he saw coming and going were either his master or his uncle. After some inquiries, he learned that his king had become the second leader of the Jiejiao Sect, and his status was two generations higher than that of him, a third-generation disciple.
Even his master, the Golden Spirit Holy Mother, had to respectfully address the king as the Master when she met him.
The second leader is also the leader. There is nothing wrong with removing the "two" and just calling him the leader.
Wen Zhong couldn't eat or sleep well. He felt stressed every time he saw Lu Bei and didn't know how to address his king correctly.
It’s better not to wait for this coward Chaoge, send troops to quell the rebellion and fight for another ten years!
Lu Bei did not agree to Wen Zhong's request and let him take charge of the situation in Chaoge.
He then ordered Wucheng King Huang Feihu to be the chief general, his son Huang Tianxiang to be the vanguard, and his beloved disciple Nezha to be the two vanguard officers, to rush to Youhun Pass to assist his father-in-law and brother-in-law in quelling the rebellion in the east.
He personally led the army to Sanshan Pass to join forces with his father-in-law Deng Jiugong, and went south to wipe out the daring rebels led by Nanbo Hou E Chongyu.
The ministers refused to agree and spoke harshly, saying that they did not want the king to lead the army in person.
Wen Zhong didn't say anything. He knew the weight of the Second Sect Leader of Jiejiao. He couldn't get this position by relying on others, and it was even more impossible for him to suck up to others. His king was invincible in the world, and he could suppress the mere Nanbo Hou E Chongyu with a wave of his hand.
Wen Zhong was amazed. His king had really changed. Although his move of leading the army in person seemed hasty, it was actually a thunderous approach. He killed the Marquis of Nanbo and exerted pressure on all sides, frightening the rebellious ministers and rebels to dare not act rashly.
As long as E Chongyu was executed, the four directions would remain peaceful, and the three marquises would not dare to act rebelliously.
Your Majesty is so wise!
Wen Zhong has a limited vision. Although he has three eyes, he is actually not clear about the current situation. The great calamity of the Conferred Gods is approaching, and every rebel group in the east, south, west, and north has the support of a major sect behind them.
He only saw the first floor and guessed that there was a second floor. Little did he know that Lu Bei could take the elevator and go to any floor he wanted.
He led the army in person in order to give Xiqi courage and encourage them to start the rebellion as soon as possible without hesitating or being fussy.
Furthermore, although Chaoge's army is strong, it cannot withstand the simultaneous rebellion of the princes in all directions. It would be easier to deal with Nanbo Hou first and wipe out the forces behind him.
It is said that according to gossip, Nanbohou has recently been indulging in feudal superstition and has built many wonders such as pagodas.
Lu Bei made a plan to first discuss things with the destined person, and if possible, to seize his Taoist name and then take over his saintly position.
The important matter was finalized. Lu Bei, despite the opposition of his ministers, assembled his army and marched to Sanshan Pass three days later.
There were more than ten generals accompanying him, including Chao Tian, Chao Lei, Fang Bi, Fang Xiang, Yin Pobai, Yin Chengxiu and others.
Because the commander-in-chief on this trip to Sanshan Pass is his father-in-law Deng Jiugong, Lu Bei specially brings his beloved concubine Deng Chanyu with him. She is the descendant of a military family and has extraordinary martial arts skills. She holds the Five-Colored Stone and never misses a shot. She is also a fierce general.
When she entered the palace a few years ago, the young lady was quite dissatisfied with Lu Bei. After seven captures and seven releases, Lu Bei was finally able to ride this small chestnut horse.
Housekeeper Yu has become successful. She used to be given things for free.
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The army set out at great speed and marched all the way to Sanshan Pass, where they set up camp to rest.
Deng Jiugong came with his troops, and he also had several generals under him. In addition to his eldest son Deng Xiu, there were Tai Luan, Sun Yanhong, Zhao Sheng, and his beloved daughter Deng Chanyu. This family were all famous people on the List of the Gods.
"Your Majesty, I am Deng Jiugong, the general of Sanshan Pass."
Deng Jiugong dismounted from his horse, but before he could kneel down, Lu Bei raised his hand to help him up. He had a good impression of his old father-in-law and exempted him from the ritual of kneeling between the monarch and his subjects.
The main thing is that he has a good face. If you don't know the main character, try replacing him with someone like Lin or Zhan, and even Pineapple Guy will kneel down in front of you.
Lu Bei followed Deng Jiugong into the pass and let Deng Chanyu reunite with her parents. The next day, he gathered his troops and marched south, heading straight for Nandu.
According to the geographical layout, the territory of the two hundred princes led by Nanbo Hou E Chongyu is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, bordering Xiqi and Donglu. If the central army advances directly, there is a possibility of being encircled from both sides.
By the same token, if they took Nandu, they could also outflank Xiqi and Donglu. Especially Xiqi, as long as they took Nandu, when the Xiqi army passed the five passes in the future, they could send troops from here to complete the flank encirclement, and easily cut off Xiqi's food and grass logistics.
In the original timeline, the reason why Xiqi's army was fearless was because King Zhou beheaded Jiang Huanchu and E Chongyu and imprisoned Ji Chang. The two places in the southeast rebelled, which provided Xiqi with natural allies.
Without going into this, let's talk about the king's army marching south, led by the emperor himself. The two hundred princes were terrified and fled without a fight when they met the king's army.
Wherever the army passed, anyone who disobeyed orders and refused to surrender was beaten head-on, and was beaten so badly that even their mothers could not recognize them.
Occasionally, when Lu Bei was in the mood, he would fight with an enemy general, but after one punch, the opponent would disappear without a trace.
In the world of Fengshen, every mortal general is brave enough to fight against thousands of men. Picking any one of them and throwing him into any other crew would be a dimensionality reduction attack at the level of the King of Western Chu.
There are many cases of mortal generals killing Qi-refining practitioners.
For example, Huang Tianxiang, at a very young age, beat his father Huang Feihu as if he were beating his son.
All members of the Huang family were mobilized, including the veteran Huang Gun, and every one of them was beaten to the point of crying for their parents.
But having said that, whether a general can kill a cultivator depends on who his opponent is. If it were the second leader of the Jiejiao Sect, there would be no possibility of the weak defeating the strong. The army pushed forward all the way and it only took ten days to reach the hometown of E Chongyu in Nandu.
If it weren't for the time spent setting up camp and cooking on the way, and if Lu Bei and Deng Chanyu hadn't spent a lot of time sightseeing, it wouldn't have taken five days.
This shows how fiercely the rebels were in their kneeling position along the way. Almost as soon as they reached the city gate, they would raise their flags to show their loyalty. The small princes put all the blame on E Chongyu, saying that he was engaged in feudal superstition and corrupted the customs of the South.
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Southern Metropolis.
Nanbo Hou E Chongyu was extremely panicked. What kind of treatment was this that the king led the army in person? The whole family, young and old, turned around and there was not even a relative present when the banquet started.
The eldest son, E Shun, was not convinced: "Don't worry, father. My master said that the luck of the Shang Dynasty has run out. If the artifact changes hands, it will definitely be one of the four great princes. My E family is sitting on a rich land, with many soldiers and generals, countless food and grass, and many great masters to help us. King Zhou came to our door, which clearly means he is handing over the country to us. Father should be happy."
"That makes sense."
At this point, E Chongyu had no other thoughts. Surrender was impossible for him. Since he had already been executed, he could only fight to the end.
As a local lord, he definitely had a good vision. He did not allow his eldest son to go into battle, but instead sent several generals to challenge King Zhou to see how powerful King Zhou was.
He was indeed a good fighter. The tea was still hot, but it had gone cold for several generals.
At this time, several Taoists with golden glow came from outside the camp. They were dressed in strange clothes and looked strange. It was still a bit weird to call them Taoists.
The leading Taoist priest had a compassionate face and extraordinary appearance. After he entered the tent, E Shun was overjoyed and called him "Master".
"Master Pharmacist, you've arrived at the right time!"
E Chongyu was overjoyed. He didn't care whether this Western religious master came on time or not. He only knew that this timely help touched his heart and explained the dilemma of the two armies.
King Zhou had a strong army and no one on his side could fight. He was helpless except to hang up the banner of refusing to fight.
The pharmacist's eyes twitched, and he felt that the leader had chosen the wrong person. It would be extremely difficult to support the E family.
Fortunately, the problem is not serious, as he brought a general with him today.
An expressionless man stepped out. Seeing his facial appearance, E Chongyu and his son were both shocked.
If this person were alive, the E family would definitely think twice before rebelling.
The former general of Sanshan Pass—Kong Xuan!
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