Liu Ziqiu, accompanied by Tuoba Yuanju and others, went to a small courtyard in the back house of the palace. When he opened the courtyard door, he could feel a biting chill. It was only early autumn, but it had already begun to snow in some places in the West Sea Wasteland.
. However, even if it snows, it shouldn't be this cold.
Seeing Liu Ziqiu frowning, Tuoba Yuanju hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, this is an ice cellar."
Liu Ziqiu said "Oh", nodded, raised his feet and walked in.
In Luoyang, almost all wealthy families have their own ice cellars to cool off in the hot summer. In a bitterly cold place like the West Sea, it is obviously easier to build an ice cellar. Therefore, an ice cellar appeared in Prince Dangxiang's Mansion.
It’s not surprising. Moreover, Tuoba Mumi’s body would not have been preserved for so long if it had left this ice cellar.
Tuoba Yuanju suddenly said: "Your Majesty, wait a minute!"
Liu Ziqiu stopped and said in a deep voice: "Any advice?"
Tuoba Yuanju hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the ice used here is thousands of years of ice taken from the Snowy Mountains. The cold is not something ordinary people can withstand. We need to wait for our ministers to get something to keep out the cold. Your Majesty
Only then can you enter.”
Liu Ziqiu shook his head gently, reached out and patted Tuoba Yuanju on the shoulder, sighed and said, "Yuanju, you are old."
Tuoba Yuanju was startled, Liu Ziqiu had already walked into the courtyard. Tuoba Qianyu glanced at his brother, held his children's hands, and followed him into the courtyard.
Gao Xiuer was the last one, and he saluted Tuoba Yuanju and said: "Clan leader Tuoba, please."
After Tuoba Mumi's death, the canonization order from the imperial court had not yet been issued, so Tuoba Yuanju's status was not yet the Party King, but could only be regarded as the clan leader of the Tuoba tribe.
Tuoba Yuanju saw that Liu Ziqiu and his party seemed to be alright, so he gritted his teeth and followed in. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he couldn't help but shudder. The coldness of thousands of years of ice was no small matter, and he was only wearing a piece of leather.
Jackets, naturally a little bit too much. But looking at Liu Ziqiu and others, they don't have more clothes than him. Forget about the three adults, but why are the two children not afraid of the cold? But he doesn't know that Liu Ziqiu treats his children
The teachings are very strict. Not only practicing martial arts since childhood, they must also often accept the challenges of harsh weather. Although the ice cellar here is cold, they can adapt to it.
In the center of the main hall of the small courtyard, there was a nanmu coffin. Tuoba Mumi's body lay in the coffin, with a lifelike face. When Tuoba Qianyu saw it, he couldn't help but burst into tears. He stroked his father's body and sobbed: "Father, King
, the baby is late."
Gao Xiuer remembered that Tuoba Yuanju had said that Tuoba Mumi died of a serious illness, and was shocked. She wanted to hold Tuoba Qianyu, but was stopped by Liu Ziqiu.
Liu Ziqiu winked at her and said to the two children: "Qian'er, Yu'er, you two kowtow to grandpa."
The two children were very well-behaved. They came forward and kowtowed three times each. However, they had not seen Tuoba Mimi's face since they were born, so their eyes were full of strangers. Liu Ziqiu couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart when he saw them.
Being in an emperor's family seems to have unlimited glory, but he also loses many of the fun of ordinary people. In his original era, his grandfather and grandson must have been the closest people. But once he was born in an emperor's family, in order to avoid suspicion, his grandfather
, the grandchildren could not even meet each other. In fact, it was not that Liu Ziqiu did not allow them to meet, but that Tuoba Mumi strictly abided by the old habits and refused to go beyond the boundaries. In addition, Liu Ziqiu was separated by thousands of mountains and rivers.
It is impossible to send two children so far away.
At this time, Gao Xiu'er also stepped forward and whispered to Tuoba Qianyu. After a long time, Tuoba Qianyu finally nodded, stopped crying, and followed Gao Xiu'er back.
Tuoba Yuanju hurriedly walked over and whispered: "Qianyu, you have already seen your father, so let him be buried as soon as possible."
Perhaps because it was too cold, Tuoba Yuanju's voice trembled a little.
Tuoba Qianyu said nothing, but looked at Liu Ziqiu.
Liu Ziqiu nodded slowly and said, "Let's go out first. Choose an auspicious day to send the old prince off on his last journey."
After leaving this small courtyard, Tuoba Yuanju breathed a long sigh of relief. His face was a little purple, and he didn't know whether it was from the cold or from fear. However, at this time, he didn't care about his own complexion and quickly said:
"Your Majesty, I have already cleared the back house. Please yield to your Majesty for the time being."
But Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said: "No need, let's stay at the hotel. You should spend some time on the old prince's affairs. When everything is ready, I will personally come to preside over the old prince's funeral."
When he saw Tuoba Yuanju again this time, Liu Ziqiu always felt that there was something strange about him, but there was no conclusive evidence that he had done anything wrong. For safety reasons, Liu Ziqiu decided to temporarily avoid the post house. He himself
There is nothing to worry about, but there are women and children in this group, so he can't help but be careful. Of course, in this way, his whereabouts in the West Sea will be completely exposed. However, even if he does not reveal his identity
, this news will spread sooner or later.
…
After sending Liu Ziqiu and his party into the post, Tuoba Yuanju said goodbye and returned to his palace, but the four elders of the Tuoba tribe were already waiting there. These four elders were similar in age to Tuoba Yuanju, and their
Both his fathers were the previous elders, and Lai Luo Weimu's son Lai Luobu was also one of them. Of the other three elders, two were childhood playmates of Tuoba Yuanju, and one was also close to him.
With the help of these four elders, it can be said that Tuoba Yuanju has completely controlled the entire Tuoba tribe. But if he wants to become the new king of Dangxiang and unify all Dangxiang ministries, he still needs the support of the imperial court. And Liu Ziqiu has been absent for a long time.
The matter of questioning the imperial court, at least in the eyes of outsiders. Therefore, the support of the imperial court is now equal to the support of the cabinet. Of course, the final decision of the cabinet still needs to be signed by Liu Ziqiu. If Liu Ziqiu is not in the capital, the first order
The heir Liu Sigen came to sign. In order to get this decision, Tuoba Yuanju had sent people to Luoyang three times.
The person sent out for the first time was the youngest elder Man Guangji. At this time, Man Guangji was also present. When he saw Tuoba Yuanju coming in, he quickly stood up and asked: "Chief, are you outside Weiding City today?
What a great opportunity, why did you tell the boys to stop?"
Tuoba Yuanju sighed and said: "When Liu Ziqiu showed his prowess in the West Sea, you were still young and didn't know how powerful he was. But many people in the team today have experienced that scene. When they heard Liu Ziqiu's voice, many
Everyone's faces are already showing panic. How can we fight again if our morale is lost? To be honest, even I was frightened at that time."
Lai Luo Bu said solemnly: "Yes, although I have not seen that scene with my own eyes, I have heard my father mention it many times. My father reminded me that as long as Liu Ziqiu is alive in this world, we cannot betray the Han Dynasty, otherwise
It will definitely bring disaster."
The other two elders also nodded repeatedly. They had all witnessed Liu Ziqiu's power, and naturally knew how powerful Liu Ziqiu was. When they heard Liu Ziqiu say the words "kill without mercy" in the team, their calves felt a little weak.
Of course, there are many young people in the team who have not seen Liu Ziqiu's power, so they have no feeling for Liu Ziqiu's shouting, so they continue to rush forward until they are shot down by Mu Duoli's magic arrow. But
At that time, Tuoba Yuanju himself had already retreated and stopped the team.
Man Guangji didn't believe how powerful Liu Ziqiu was, and said with a look of disdain on his face: "We have more than three thousand people, and they are only a hundred. Thirty people can beat one, can't they still be defeated?"
Tuoba Yuanju shook his head and said: "You have never seen Liu Ziqiu's power. If he is caught by surprise, it is still possible. Now that he is prepared, 30,000 people may not be able to take his life. Once the matter is revealed,
Then we must be prepared to face his wrath, which may lead to genocide!"
Lai Luo Bu also nodded and said: "I have never seen Liu Ziqiu before. I just saw him coming out of the small courtyard with a relaxed expression, which is very ordinary. You know, if you don't add a few more clothes to keep out the cold, ordinary people can easily be
Frostbite. What’s even more surprising to me is that, even if he doesn’t have any problem, his two children are not fine at all. Could it be that he has already attained the power of the gods, as people say?”
Man Guangji shook his head and said: "I don't believe he can reach the gods!" He added: "But the man in the cabinet said that if he wants to get the canonization document of King Dangxiang, he must trade with Liu Ziqiu's head!
"
Tuoba Yuanju pondered: "I always don't believe that the cabinet was founded by Liu Ziqiu. How dare they rebel against Liu Ziqiu?"
Man Guangji said: "I have also had doubts about this, but they said that the Han Dynasty only needs a cabinet and does not need an emperor. Liu Ziqiu sitting on the throne is just a waste of people's fat and anointing. However, the Han Dynasty was founded by Liu Ziqiu.
, they can’t do it, so they have to rely on our strength.”
Lai Luo Bu sneered and said: "I don't believe that all the bachelors in the cabinet will stand up against Liu Ziqiu."
Man Guangji retorted: "But the person who spoke is the Prime Minister!"
Luo Bu also showed no weakness: "What's wrong with the Prime Minister? If Liu Ziqiu knew that it was the Prime Minister who wanted to kill him, I'm afraid that Prime Minister wouldn't last long!"
Man Guangji snorted coldly and said: "Which of you dares to leak this matter? If that prime minister falls into the hands of Liu Ziqiu, then the death of the old prince will no longer be hidden! If Liu Ziqiu knows what the old prince is like
Damn it, will he spare you and me? Moreover, our Tuoba family is not the only one who wants to sit in the position of King of Party Xiang. What will happen if the imperial court consecrates other people? Have you considered it? "
Tuoba Yuanju let out a long sigh and said: "That's all, that's all, it's all my fault for accidentally falling into someone else's trap."