Marquis Wenxin Lu Buwei suddenly drank poison and died!
This was the news that came out from the Zhongwen Xinhou Mansion in Luoyang City in the morning. Upon hearing this, the entire upper-level area of Luoyang was shocked, and hundreds of customers scattered in Luoyang City gathered together automatically.
Businessmen and wealthy people who had not left far away also went to mourn after hearing the news. Even a few days later, the monarchs and powerful ministers of the Kwantung countries sent various secret envoys and private envoys to express their condolences.
Especially in the Yewang city not far from Luoyang, the already dying Weiguo was most unbelievable. It actually sent the chief minister Zong Qing, the ruling minister of the Weiguo, who was the same as the minister of other countries.
Thinking that he was a special envoy, he led more than a hundred former officials from Puyang, dressed in linen mourning clothes, and entered Luoyang under the banner of "The country welcomes and buries Marquis Wenxin", openly shouting that the Wei Kingdom will bring Lu Buwei's body back to Puyang for burial!
After all, when the Qin army wanted to overthrow the Wei State and Guo Zuo, Wenxinhou Lu Buwei had a long history with the King of Qin's political thinking. In addition, after Lord Shang became the official of the Wei State a hundred years ago, the Wei State Guo Zuo was not completely destroyed.
Just moving Wei Yuanjun from Puyang to Yewang City seems to be just a feudal prince, but it is an excellent outcome to be able to preserve the country's affairs. For example, after 800 years of inheritance from the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Qin army was destroyed at any time.
In just five or six days, thousands of people gathered in Lu Buwei's Luoyang fiefdom.
Among them were thousands of followers under Lu Buwei's command, as well as old friends from the neighboring countries in the Kanto region, and even some people with ill intentions who wanted to disturb hundreds of families in the Luoyang area.
When the Qin court in Xianyang learned that Lu Buwei had died after drinking poison, the government and the public were shocked and outraged. The King of Qin hurriedly sent the state captain Mengwu and people from the Tingwei Mansion and Fengchang to Luoyang to deal with Lu Buwei's funeral affairs.
However, when they hurried to Luoyang, everything was in chaos.
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"Everyone, what will happen?"
Ten days have passed since the news of Lu Buwei's death spread in Luoyang City, and now the Imperial Lieutenant Meng Wu and his party have arrived in Luoyang, and the entire huge city of Luoyang is in chaos.
Luoyang City belongs to Sanchuan County. In the governor's mansion, the state officer Meng Wu, the Tingwei Mansion Ying Teng, and Feng Chang Ying Ming are gathered in the hall of the Sanchuan County Governor. Their faces are full of unhappiness and trouble.
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Among them, in terms of positions, Guowei Mengwu and the others belong to the civil and military circles. Above the title, Tingwei Mansion Yingteng takes the lead and sits on top. He is no more than middle-aged and has an extremely cold expression. As the highest judicial officer in the Qin court
People must be like this.
Lieutenant Meng Wu was dressed in military uniform and kept walking back and forth in the hall. Emergency troops had been mobilized outside Luoyang City, but things in the city were not easy to deal with. The key was that the news of Lu Buwei's death was too sudden.
According to the etiquette and legal system of the Qin court: if a minister dies suddenly, he must wait for the Tingwei Mansion to inspect the body to determine the cause of death, and then the King of Qin decides on the funeral specifications before he can be buried. When a high-ranking monarch dies in a fief, local officials must guard his mansion and body.
And immediately report to Xianyang for the above decision.
However, in addition to the etiquette of the Qin court, there is also a set of etiquette and norms that are common to all Xia. That is, no matter how the funeral specifications of the deceased are determined, there is a set of procedures that must be carried out immediately after death.
This set of procedures is called "pre-ceremony", which mainly involves four things: rectifying the corpse, calling the soul, placing the corpse, and laying the curtain. After these four things, the family of the deceased can formally report the funeral to all parties, and then continue with the funeral with determined specifications.
etiquette.
However, after Lu Buwei drank poison and died that night, his wife and the housekeeper also followed him. They all died in the dormitory, and outsiders thought it was just a tragedy.
Many retainers wanted to take care of Lu Buwei's funeral, but Sanchuan County Governor directly took over the Wenxin Marquis Mansion in accordance with the Qin court's legal system. Without the Qin King's handwriting, nothing could be done.
Ten days have passed like this, and Lu Buwei's body has still not been disposed of. This has spread the news to thousands of followers under Lu Buwei's command and to those who are willing to instigate it to the Kanto countries.
Now, outside the entire Wenxin Marquis Mansion, on the extremely wide long street, the reed mat tents built by each of the disciples gathered together to weep and sacrifice, and angrily denounced. The sound of howling, crying and cursing almost drowned the entire Luoyang.
Secret envoys from all over the world added fuel to the flames, and the funeral envoys of the Wei Kingdom rushed around shouting, and Luoyang suddenly fell into chaos. In the midst of the chaos, mourners from all walks of life gathered secretly to discuss countermeasures.
All parties attending the funeral agreed: King Yingzheng of Qin killed his false father, killed his two younger brothers, imprisoned his biological mother, and forced his father-in-law to be killed. His ruthlessness and cruelty were rare in ancient times. If he had been punished by Hou Shu, Marquis Wenxin would have died in humiliation and would not have had a good death.
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As soon as this statement came out, the entire Sanchuan County was shaken, and even the surrounding Hedong County, Shangdang County, and Qianzhong County were shocked. The situation was very unfavorable for the Qin court. Although there was no fear, public opinion was turbulent, and for Qin
The country's next national policy will be even more unfavorable.
"After investigation by the Tingwei Mansion, Wen Xinhou died by drinking poison. No outsider took action. The letter has been submitted to Xianyang. We only need to wait for the king's letter to come down, and Wen Xinhou's funeral affairs can be dealt with."
"Guowei, why is this happening?"
Tingwei Mansion Yingteng seems to be calm and calm. According to the Qin court's legal system, the matter of Wen Xinhou should be handled in this way. Those troublemaking retainers and people from the Guandong countries should all be expelled. Those who disturb the laws of the Qin State should be punished for their crimes.
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"Today, according to the report from the border, there were many rebellious people in Shangdang, Yewang, Yique, Quyang, Yangcheng, etc. The soldiers dispersed to suppress and kill thousands of people."
"If we wait for the king's written order, it will take about three to five days. In five days, we still don't know what those people will do!"
As a commander of the army, the places mentioned in his mouth can be said to be areas close to the borders of the country. For a long time, most of the Qin State's forces were distributed in the Guanzhong area. After leaving Hangu Pass, the rule of these places was very weak.
If it is difficult for the countries in the Kwantung region to send troops at this time, and if Wen Xinhou's incident occurs, Qin will suffer a lot of damage, both in terms of justice and morale, and it will be detrimental to the country. How can we not be anxious?
"Report, the protector of the country, Xuan Qingzi, is here!"
Suddenly, while everyone in the hall was arguing with each other, a soldier walked out of the door. He spoke loudly, loudly and loudly, and bowed his hands. Hearing this, Meng Wu and others in the hall looked startled at first, and then
Slightly happy.
According to the information they received, the turmoil in Luoyang City was greatly fueled by the influence of various schools of thought, especially the Mohist family, peasant families, and some Confucian disciples who took the lead, followed by other small families.
What's more, all the countries in Guanzhong personally sent envoys to hundreds of families to try their best to disrupt the situation in Luoyang. If possible, it may not be impossible for the countries to join forces to attack Qin. With such things happening, the possibility of Qin's army being defeated is very high.
"Please!"
"Please!"
Guowei Mengwu, Sanchuan County Sheriff and others looked at each other, and even Tingwei Yingteng who was sitting on top stood up. In terms of his status, the Protector of the Country is the same as the Siche Commander, and there is no one who can compare with him.
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“Inviten has met the master!”
Seeing Master Xuan Qingzi of the Taoist Tianzong walking into the hall in an instant as if he had transformed with each step, no one in the hall dared to look down upon him. Although this person had no real power, he was quite valued by the king.
Over the past few years, he has saved the king from danger many times. Although it is unclear why the other party appeared in Luoyang, his appearance is a considerable help to the current situation.
"Meng Wu has met the master!"
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The state captain Meng Wu, Feng Chang, and the county guard bowed to each other, and then greeted them respectfully. The maid on one side immediately served tea. Even so, everyone in the hall still did not take their seats. They stood in the hall, looking at the protector.
On the mage.
"You don't need to be polite. Luoyang City is currently in chaos. As far as Xuan Qing knows, there are many internal forces pushing it, including the remnants of the Wild King and the remnants of the Xinzheng incident."
"I am here today to tell you some news!"
Wearing a light blue robe, with a long and smooth comb, and a jade belt around her waist and abdomen, she did not make much modifications. However, there was an aura of dustiness between movement and stillness, and everyone in the hall was deeply moved when they saw it.
I deeply admire him, he is indeed a Taoist master.
Sitting in the middle of the hall, looking at the people in the hall, Zhou Qing smiled lightly and said a simple message that moved several people's hearts.
"The news that can attract the attention of the master must be extraordinary. Meng Wu, please let us know!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lieutenant Meng Wu stepped forward and inquired. He still quite trusted the words of this protector of the country. His actions had always been very different from those of the other countries in Guandong and the hundreds of enemies of Qin.
Following Meng Wu's words, Tingwei Yingteng beside him, and Sanchuan County Sheriff also bowed.
"Wenxinhou Lu Buwei's disciples, people from hundreds of schools of thought, and people from all the countries in Guandong have discussed and planned to bury Wenxinhou in the next day or two before the king's letter arrives!"
"What do you think of this news?"
He has unlimited magical powers and is in Luoyang City. It is not difficult to find out this news. Otherwise, he would not have gone to the governor's house today to see the few people in front of him. If those people's plan was really successful, then it would be a lot of fun.
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"What!"
"To bury Wen Xinhou secretly is too much to deceive others. Do you really think that there is no one in Qin?"
In an instant, Lieutenant Meng Wu looked furious. If this news is true, those disciples and people from hundreds of schools have gone too far. According to the law, even if he commits suicide, Lu Buwei is still a marquis and important minister with a fiefdom in the Qin State.
In the past, thousands of retainers and Guandong scholars and merchants actually conspired with other countries to openly and illegally bury the ministers of Qin in Qin's counties. Wouldn't it be blatantly discrediting Qin and putting the King of Qin in a humiliating situation? Insulting the King of Qin is not the same as insulting them.
How is it different from insulting the entire Qin State?
"Wenxin Hou Lu Buwei has made great contributions to the Qin State. Although he has failed in his virtues, the king has deposed him from the position of prime minister. He is still a high official and important minister of the Qin State. If he is buried secretly, it is not Guan Wenxin Hou himself, but the Qin State."
"The chaos in Luoyang City, the core issue is not just Wen Xinhou himself, but the entire Qin State!"
When it comes to the country, it can only be decided by law. This is the concept that Ying Teng came up with after taking charge of the Tingwei Mansion for the past ten years. Since Wenxin Hou Lu Buwei has been in charge of the Qin State's political affairs for a long time, Lu Buwei is not Lu Buwei personally, but the Qin State that is related to the world.
The title of power is an extremely important piece of history that cannot be erased from the Qin classics.
The handling of Lu Buwei's funeral is not a determination of the personal merits and demerits of ordinary ministers and the funeral specifications, but a national and political matter related to the overall future of the Qin State. Otherwise, how could the Shandong mourners be so concerned?
Hearing the words of the protector of the country, Xuan Qingzi, Tingwei's Yingteng expression showed a hint of joy. If those people really succeeded, the Qin State would be greatly affected. With this in mind, he stepped forward and bowed deeply to Xuan Qingzi.