"It's so regretful...?"

When Meng Zhong heard the calm words of Zhao Zhufu's father, he unconsciously clenched his fists and felt inexplicably chilled.

The side hall of the East Hall is actually not far from the main hall, at best, only a dozen feet away. Meng Zhong believes that when Fei Yi shouted those passionate words before his death, Master Zhao could actually hear them.

However, Zhao Zhufu did not move at all, and even sat upright here, drinking and chatting with Feng Guanzi.

Even if Meng Zhong told Zhao Zhufu himself that Fei Yi was dead, the only thing he received was Zhao Zhufu's words, "This is really a pity."

It seemed that the only one who died was an irrelevant person, not a diligent and loyal minister who assisted him for more than ten years.

『…』

He opened his mouth, Meng Zhong didn't know what to say.

He was just disappointed, disappointed by Zhao Zhufu's reaction.

Because in his heart, Master Zhao shouldn't have used this attitude, and this tone to respond to Fei Yi's death. Meng Zhong couldn't explain clearly what attitude and tone Zhao's father should have, but Master Zhao's attitude and tone at this moment really made him feel heartbroken.

After all, that was Fei Yi. Since Zhao Zhufu inherited the throne of the king, the old minister who supported the most was not supported by Zhao Zhufu, without Fei Yi, it was difficult for Zhao Zhufu to insist on the reform of Hufu and archery. Even though Zhao Zhufu had a bad relationship with Fei Yi in recent years, this was because Fei Yi insisted on his wholeheartedness and assisted Zhao Wang He with all his best efforts. The throne of Zhao Wang He was given by Zhao Zhufu's father. Fei Yi tried his best to assist Zhao Wang He, but in the end he was taboo by Zhao Zhufu.

This is really... so ironic!

"Why do you... want to respond like this by Master Zhao?"

After a long silence, Meng Zhong suddenly asked in a low voice.

Hearing this, Master Zhao took a sip of the wine bowl, and then said lightly: "Then how do you think I should respond? I panic about Fei Yi's death? Or shocked?... So you are satisfied? Oh, what did you say outside the hall, "If Master Zhang really takes Master Zhao's father hostage, I should go out of the city immediately to mobilize the Xinwei Army"... Is this for me? Since you have seen through this matter, why should I hide it?"

Speaking of this, he looked at Meng Zhong and said in a deep voice: "The minister of Zhao State is not my Zhao Yong's minister. I do feel sorry for Fei Yi's death. After all, Fei Yi was the minister who supported me the most. But now, Fei Yi is no longer my minister, but... You can say that he is Zhao He's minister, or he can say that he is Zhao He's minister, but he is not my Zhao Yong's minister. I have given him the opportunity and sincerely hope that he can go to the past.

As usual, he continued to assist me, but Fei Yi refused... He would rather cooperate with Anping Jun Zhao Cheng, Fengyang Jun Li Du and other people whom he had always been wary of, than assist me again, and even block my will in every way... He has become my enemy, and this is his own choice. When he makes this choice, my relationship with him has come to an end. In my eyes, Fei Yi is not much different from Zhao Cheng and Li Du."

Meng Zhong was stunned when he heard this and said in disbelief: "Do you generalize Fei Xiang with Zhao Cheng and Li Dui?"

"Why not?"

Meng Zhong glanced at Meng Zhong and then said seriously: "Meng Zhong, there are many things in the world that are difficult to tell right or wrong. You Taoist disciples are too absolute in these matters. Although Feiyi is of noble character and worthy of respect, people with noble character and respect will not be your enemy? Haha!... I heard that you and Tian Zhang are also called brothers and brothers, but I tell you that when Tian Zhang destroyed Yan State, he killed many people from Yan State, so that there are still Yan people hated Tian Zhang to the core. How do you think about this matter?"

"..." Meng Zhong frowned slightly.

At this time, Master Zhao breathed a long sigh and said lightly: "You are a Taoist disciple. I will not say much about what you think of "virtue". Even I value people like you... Feiyi also has the 'benevolence and righteousness' and 'loyalty' he insisted on. In fact, like Anping Jun Zhao Cheng, Fengyang Jun Li Du and others, they are not people with bad moral character. When I first succeeded to the throne, all countries jointly put pressure on our Zhao State. Do you think it is

The only thing that helped me to overcome the difficulties in Zhao State was only Feiyi? No! In fact, Zhao Cheng and Li Dui also contributed a lot of strength. They went to Wei, Qi, Qin and other countries several times. Our Zhao State united together to overcome the difficulties.... Meng Zhong, many times, people's morality is not the key to determining whether it is a friend or an enemy. The key lies in their respective positions. You once thought that Tian Buluo was a person who could make friends? It was even a long time, you

I am still brothers, I believe that after today, you have improved a little bit of Tian Buluo? In the eyes of many people, Tian Buluo is a vicious and scheming villain. However, with your wisdom, you can't notice this. What does this mean? It only means that Tian Buluo has no malicious intentions towards you... And in my eyes, although Tian Buluo is vicious and scheming, he is a trustworthy minister. Why? Because I know what he wants!

To be the 'common minister' of Zhao and Song, Zhao and Song both value him, this is what he wants, he wants this reputation... And this is not harmful to me, so I will not become enemies... Meng Zhong, interests and positions are the key to determining whether it is an enemy or a friend. In the face of interests, the relationship between enemies or friends is actually very vague. If the interests are consistent, they are natural allies; and conflicts of interests are destined to be enemies."

Speaking of this, Master Zhao glanced at Meng Zhong and said seriously: "When it comes to Fei Yi, I also regret Fei Yi's death, but even if I do it again, I will still acquiesce to the behavior of Gongzi Zhang and Tian Buhui, because Fei Yi is already an enemy... You ask me why I reacted coldly to this matter, because I know very well that in order to accomplish this big thing, Fei Yi must die!... Fei Yi is certainly a respectable person, but he must die!"

“…”

When Meng Zhong heard what Zhao Master said, he said nothing.

To be fair, Zhao Zhufu's words are considered sincere.

Indeed, Zhao Zhufu could have changed his attitude, changed to a attitude that Meng Zhong could accept, and even pretended to be heartbroken, even though the two knew in their hearts what was going on.

Yes, what Meng Zhong couldn't accept just now was because Zhao Zhufu didn't even mean to cover it up.

Although this is indeed very "real" and without any falsehood, it is also too heartbreaking.

It made Meng Zhong feel heartbroken.

Once upon a time, when Meng Zhong first met Zhao Zhufu, including when he later took a bath with Zhao Zhufu, the impression that Zhao Zhufu gave him was as if he was an elder with a broad mind and approachable person. Today, Zhao Zhufu made him feel extremely strange - perhaps this is the quality that a hero should have.

Seeing that Meng Zhong had not responded for a long time, Master Zhao chuckled and said, "Okay, let's stop with Fei Yi's affairs. Now you immediately leave the city, summon the Xinwei Army to enter the palace, and help Prince Zhang with his help... Do you have any objections to this?"

Meng Zhong glanced at Master Zhao's father deeply and shook his head slightly.

"very good!"

Master Zhao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Go... After things are done, you will get what you want, whether it is the Zhao Song alliance or the enthronement of the Meng family."

“…”

Meng Zhong looked at Zhao Zhufu in silence, then folded his fists and left.

After Meng Zhong left, Wu Guanzi returned to the house and sat opposite Zhao Zhufu again.

He shook his head and said, "Master Zhao, you shouldn't be so straightforward. My friend Meng Zhong is a disciple of Zhuangzi..."

"He will face it sooner or later."

Master Zhao took a sip of wine and said lightly: "Unless he lives in seclusion like his teacher Zhuangzi, without caring about worldly affairs, he will face these things sooner or later... After experiencing it, he will be able to adapt slowly in the future."

"not necessarily."

Looking at Zhao Zhufu, who was quite confident, Feng Guanzi stroked his beard and thought to himself.

Just now when Meng Zhong left, he clearly saw Meng Zhong's gloomy face. Therefore, he secretly guessed that what Zhao Master Zhao said did not really convince the young friend.

The reason why this friend chose to continue to obey Zhao's father's orders may be just to ensure the stability of Zhao's country, or to repay Zhao's father's previous kindness to him, but after this matter is over, it may not be possible.

"After this matter is over, I will find a way to persuade that friend."

Feng Guanzi thought to himself.

At the same time, Meng Zhong had a calm face and left the East Palace and returned to the Xinwei Army camp outside the city.

About half an hour later, he returned to the Xinwei Army's camp and recruited Le Yi, Meng Sui, Xiang Liao and the other three into the tent of the commander, and told the three of them that "Fei Yi was lured and killed by Prince Zhang". The three of them frowned.

"Young Master Zhang did it anyway." Le Yi frowned and said.

Compared with his pertinent evaluation, Meng Sui and Xiang Liao were angry at Tian Busui's use of Meng Zhong. After all, because of Meng Zhong's relationship, they had a very good impression of Gongzi Zhang and Tian Busui.

It has to be said that it is also thanks to Le Yi, Meng Sui, and Xiang Liao, the other two, who are relatively calm. If it were Meng Hu, Hua Hu, and Mu Wu, they would have been furious long ago - who could tolerate being used by their own people?

After whispering a few words, Xiang Liao frowned and asked, "A Zhong, what should I do now?"

Meng Zhong pondered for a moment and said in a strange tone: "Now Master Zhao has been held hostage by Prince Zhang, so we can only obey Prince Zhang's orders..."

“…”

After hearing this, the expressions of Le Yi, Meng Sui and Xiang Liao became inexplicably strange.

Xiang Liao said with a strange expression: "Can you deceive people like this? Even if Pang Xian's personal talents are eliminated, he has at least 5,000 soldiers under his command, and Gongzi Zhang only has a few hundred people in the sand dune palace..."

"What's this?" Le Yi said lightly: "Since Gongzizhang said this, and Master Zhao's father would not stand up and deny it, then this is the fact..." After that, he turned to ask Meng Zhong and said: "Master Zhao... No, Master Zhang asked me to help the guards? Have you agreed?"

"Um."

Meng Zhong nodded slightly.

Hearing this, Le Yi, Meng Sui, Xiang Liao and the other two all had a look of surprise on their faces.

"Did you really agree?" Le Yi asked incredible.

Meng Zhong was silent for a moment before saying, "No matter what, Master Zhao has been kind to us. Zhao State is now facing drastic changes. We should help him to calm down... the chaos. Even if we repay his previous kindness."

From Meng Zhong's words, Le Yi heard some clues and asked again: "What about after this?"

Meng Zhong did not answer.

Seeing this, Le Yi, Meng Sui, Xiang Liao and the other two immediately understood and nodded.

Obviously, Zhao Zhufu's attitude towards Fei Yi's death also made them feel a little disappointed.

At the same time, in the west hall of the Sha Dune Palace, Gong Boxinqi and his palace guards were tenaciously resisting the attack of Gongzi Zhang's guards and the Tan Guards under Pang Nuan.

It has to be said that the rebellion of Prince Zhang was not beyond Xinqi's expectations. After all, before going to the East Palace to make an appointment, Fei Yi told him to be careful.

Xinqi just felt sad because since Gongzi Zhang had acted rebelliously, it means that his respected Fei Yi has been killed.

While sending people to inform Zhao Ping, Li Ji and the other two, he ordered them to guard the city gate to escort King Zhao Licheng to Zhao Bao, Yangwenjun outside the city, while immediately reporting the matter to King Zhao He.

It has to be said that because Fei Yi deliberately concealed the King He of Zhao before, King He had no idea that the guard Sima Chen of Prince Zhang had ever asked for Zhao's father's order to ask him to go to the East Palace to discuss matters with Fei Yi. Therefore, when he heard the sudden outbreak of the sky-shaking cry of killing outside the palace, he was also shocked and puzzled.

At this time, when Xinqi hurriedly ran away in the hall, King He of Zhao hurriedly asked, "You, what happened outside the hall?"

Xinqi hugged his fists and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang has rebelled! He held Master Zhao's father hostage and forced Pang Nuan to lead his army to attack the West Palace. It is not easy to stay here. I immediately escort the Lord Shang to the outside of the city and surrender to Yang Wenjun!"

When King Zhao heard this, he was so scared that his face looked like earth.

It's no wonder that after all, he was just a 16-year-old boy. Unlike Meng Zhong and Meng Hu who had experienced wars, King Zhao has always been generous and lived a life of luxury. Where did he experience such a battle?

At this time, he was left with nodding.

After a while, when Xinqi was waiting for Xinqi to protect King Zhao He and was about to retreat to the city gate, King Zhao He suddenly thought of Fei Yi. After looking around several times, he asked in surprise: "Xinqi, why don't Fei Xiang see Fei Xiang? Where is Fei Xiang?"

After hearing this, Xinqi's heart sank. After several attempts to speak but stops, he said to King He of Zhao: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for having something hidden from you with Fei Xiang... An hour ago, Prince Zhang's guard Sima Chen Hao, holding the order of Master Zhao's father, asked the lord to go to the East Palace to discuss matters. Fei Xiang was afraid that this was the trick of Prince Zhang and Tian Wuhui, so he went alone to test it and asked the minister to hide it from the king... Now Prince Zhang is rebelling, and I am afraid that Fei Xiang has already... has encountered an unexpected situation."

King Zhao was confused when he heard this, and his face turned pale. He shook his head and said, "Impossible, impossible. He said that he would assist me until he was old and watch me become a wise king..."

"Your Majesty."

Looking at King He's painful and sad expression, Xinqi felt uncomfortable, but the situation at this moment was at risk, and he and King He were sad for Fei Yi any longer. In any case, he had to fulfill Fei Yi's previous instructions and let King He leave the city safely and escape to the army of Yangwenjun Zhao Bao.

Thinking of this, he ignored the etiquette and politeness, grabbed King He of Zhao's robe and pulled King He of Zhao, who was confused and went towards the west gate.

At the west gate of the Sha Dune Palace, Zhao Ping, the son of Anping Jun Zhao Cheng, is guarded by it. This is also the closest road to the military camp of Yangwen Jun Zhao Bao.

But unfortunately, since Prince Zhang decided to rebel, how could he ignore the Xichengmen?
To be continued...