Death

Shen Yuexi had also experienced many battles, but she was still shocked to see all this at such a close distance.

Xiao Zhuo reached out to cover her eyes and said briefly: "Go to Dr. Hua quickly."

Shen Yuexi was startled for a moment, then turned and ran out of the room.

Doctor Hua went out to treat patients in the city today and was not in the prefect's mansion. But no one except Doctor Hua could treat the injury of the Xiliang King. Shen Yuexi asked Qiang Lin to send secret guards to find him immediately and took Doctor Hua away. return.

When they hurried over with Doctor Hua, many people were already standing in the room where the King of Xiliang was. When they saw Shen Yuexi coming with Doctor Hua, they all got out of the way.

"Husband, I have called Doctor Hua."

Meicheng was lying on the bed, with Xiao Zhuo and Mei Pu beside him. He was dying and raised his hand to Doctor Hua, shaking it as if to signal him not to go over.

Doctor Hua stopped, looked at it carefully, turned around and shook his head at Shen Yuexi, and whispered: "Let the prince arrange the funeral arrangements."

Mei Cheng took Xiao Zhuo's hand who was sitting by the bed and said: "When a person is about to die, his words are true. We, father and son, are incompetent. If it were not for His Highness the Crown Prince, Xiliang would already belong to someone else. In the presence of all the civil and military families here, I would like to The king has something to ask of me."

Xiao Zhuo said: "Your Majesty, please speak."

There was hatred in Mei Cheng's eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Our Mei family has a deep hatred for Jingzhou. I hope His Highness the Crown Prince will conquer Jingzhou and avenge me and Pu'er. As long as Your Highness the Crown Prince agrees, all the four counties of Xiliang will belong to His Highness the Crown Prince." ."

When Shen Yuexi heard this, she was surprised, happy and afraid.

What surprised me was that King Meicheng of Xiliang actually gave the entire Xiliang to Xiao Zhuo. What I was happy about was that this was my husband's goal, and now it was realized all at once. What I was afraid of was that my husband might have to defend the Mei family against the coming Jingzhou Army.

Xiao Zhuo turned his head and glanced at Maple. Maple seemed to be still immersed in great pain and did not respond.

After hearing this, everyone in the room started whispering in low voices.

Qianhu Zhang Song stepped forward and said to everyone: "You can't believe what the prince said because he was seriously injured and unconscious. Since Xiliang was granted the title, it has always been the generation of the Mei family. Even if the prince abdicates, it will be Mei's turn." The Crown Prince succeeds. Even if His Highness the Crown Prince has great achievements, he cannot surpass them."

Some people nodded, some shook their heads.

Mei Chengdao: "As long as I die, my words will be the law."

Zhang Song fell to his knees with a plop, walked to the bedside on his knees, bumped his forehead against the ground with a loud bang, and cried with tears: "Please take back your life, Your Majesty."

Mei Chengdao: "My mind has been decided, there is no need to say anything more."

After saying that, Mei Cheng looked at Xiao Zhuo: "Your Highness, please make a decision quickly."

Xiao Zhuo held Mei Cheng's hand and said, "I promise the prince to assist Prince Mei in pacifying Jingzhou for the prince."

Seeing that it was irreversible, Zhang Song went out crying.

Mei Cheng said: "You all should go out first. I have something to say to Pu'er alone."

Seeing that the King of Xiliang had made his decision, everyone retreated outside the door.

Shen Yuexi and Xiao Zhuo went out together, and Qiu Liming and Song Zhen followed them.

Qiu Liming whispered in a voice that only they could hear: "What are you sending me? Yongwei has been occupied by the Jingzhou army, and Xirong in the north occupies Nanping. We only have two cities, Zhangwu and Leshan, and we are still enemies in front and behind. "

Song Zhen put the feather fan behind his back and whispered: "Even if there is only one city left, Xiliang's surname is Mei. But if the king of Xiliang says it, we can stand in name."

After saying this, Song Zhen raised his hands and said to Xiao Zhuo: "I would like to congratulate my lord on winning the four counties of Xiliang."

Shen Yuexi felt a little strange when she saw Song Zhen's happy face. The King of Xiliang is not dead yet. Besides, is this occasion and atmosphere appropriate to congratulate Xiao Zhuo?

Xiao Zhuo waved his hand and said: "It's not appropriate to talk at this moment. Let's wait outside the door first."

In the room, Meicheng held Mei Pu's hand and said with tears: "Pu'er, this king gave the four counties of Xiliang to Xiao Zhuo, don't you blame me on my father?"

Ma Pu has regained his consciousness and said sadly: "My child knows what my father is thinking. My child has a broken hand and is just a cripple. Only Xiao Zhuo can defeat the Jingzhou army and avenge our Mei family."

"Wrong..." Mei Cheng slowly turned around, "Dai'er once sent a secret letter. The letter said that Xiao Zhuo is a cruel person who likes to kill. He has been plotting against me in Xiliang for a long time, so I should be more careful. ."

"That's what my sister said?" Mepu shook her head and said, "Xiao Zhuo and I are good friends. He has saved us so many times."

"No one in our Mei family can compete with people like Xiao Zhuo. He has been kind to us again and again. Since he wants to take Xiliang, I might as well give it to him," Mei Cheng said. "This way, if he falls out in the future, he will remember this Maybe I can spare your life and Dai'er's life, and leave a bloodline for our Mei family."

"I don't believe it," Maple stood up in confusion, "I'm going to ask Xiao Zhuo."

"Don't..." King Xiliang sat up and reached out to grab Maple. He fell under the bed and died immediately.

Mepu turned around, hugged the body of King Xiliang and cried loudly. Everyone outside the house heard the commotion inside and knew that King Xiliang had passed away, so they all went into the house to sort things out and make arrangements for the funeral.

After burying the king of Xiliang, Zhang Song found Mei Pu and came to persuade him.

"Although the prince ordered Xiao Zhuo to be king before his death, we believe that only His Royal Highness is the legitimate successor. Xiao Zhuo probably knows this too. He has been inactive for the past two days, so the general thought it would be better to strike first... …”

Mepu raised her eyes and said, "You want to kill Xiao Zhuo?"

"If we don't take action first, the four counties of Xiliang will no longer belong to the Mei family!" Zhang Song advised, "In the end, the prince must have been coerced by Xiao Zhuo to make that decision. His Royal Highness, are you still here? , how could he make such a ridiculous decision? Maybe Xiao Zhuo did it intentionally when you and the prince were besieged by the Xirong army..."

Maple stretched out his palm and slapped it on the table: "That's nonsense, Xiao Zhuo is not that kind of person at all! If it weren't for him, my father and I would never be where we are today."

"This is the cunning point of Xiao Zhuo," Zhang Song said resolutely. "He has shown kindness to us many times. Think about it, who would be nice to others for no reason unless he has some agenda? Think clearly, the four counties of Xiliang If it is taken away by Xiao Zhuo, how can you face your grandfather under the Nine Springs?"

Maple raised his hand to stop Zhang Song from continuing.

"Needless to say, we now rely entirely on Xiao Zhuo to lead the army. If something happens to him, can you and I resist Jingzhou's 200,000-strong army?"

"Your Majesty, the last general will be loyal, as can be seen from the heavens. If you continue to cut off your loyalty, there will be future troubles!"

Zhang Song tried hard to persuade him, but Mei Pu just refused to listen. At this time, a sergeant came to report that the Jingzhou Army had raised 100,000 troops and marched towards Zhangwu. Mei Pu went to Xiao Zhuo to discuss the military situation.

Seeing that he could not be persuaded, Zhang Song went back to arrange assassins privately, intending to assassinate Xiao Zhuo.

Ma Pu came to the hall and said to Xiao Zhuo: "Jingzhou has sent troops, what are your best plans?"

Xiao Zhuo had a solemn look on his face and said slowly: "Your Highness, I'm afraid we can't resist."

"Why?" Maple was surprised.

Xiao Zhuo said: "Just now, a scout came to report that the Xirong Army also raised 200,000 troops and was gathering in Nanping City in the north."

Maple shouted loudly: "How is it possible! Why didn't I receive this news?"

But now is not the time to care about this. Xiao Zhuo has many secret guards from Xirong. Maybe the information they got is uncertain. But now a decision must be made immediately.

"King Doma thought that I had broken the contract first, so he summoned the kings of Xirong to prepare to attack us. The terrain of Zhangwu is flat and there is no danger to rely on. Moreover, it is located between two groups of troops. If we forcefully defend, we will not be far from the city.

.We must first retreat to Leshan in the southeast."

"Are you going to surrender Zhang Wu to the Jingzhou Army?" Ma Pu shouted dissatisfied.

He had a deep hatred for Jingzhou, but now Xiao Zhuo wanted to give in. He subconsciously expressed his dissatisfaction.

Xiao Zhuo raised his eyes and glanced at him, then lowered his eyelids and said: "Abandon Zhang Wu first. Leshan is backed by a dangerous terrain and cannot attack from behind. If the Jingzhou Army wants to attack Leshan, they need to go around to the Xirong side. They will never do it.

Do this kind of thing. After defeating Xirong, we will turn back to deal with Jingzhou."

While the two were discussing, a mysterious messenger came to the door and wanted to see Xiao Zhuo alone.

Xiao Zhuo was puzzled and led the envoy into the secret room. Once inside, the envoy saw no one around, then he took out a scroll of documents from his arms and said:

"Xiao Zhuo, please receive the emperor's secret order."
Chapter completed!