Before Hanxiong set out in Batu City, he heard the news from Pengshan. It was said that the young minister had attracted a beautiful woman in Pengshan. Her origin was unknown. She might be a casual cultivator in the surrounding area, and the young minister had ordered the general to be appointed immediately.
She is the royal concubine, nicknamed "Salt Queen".
For some people, this news is like a thunderbolt from the clear sky. The young minister has only established one concubine, Qing Yan, who was revered as the "Holy Queen" in his early years. After Qing Yan "ascends to heaven", he has been
Being regarded as the God of National Sacrifice has also created a situation invisibly, that is, if the minor affairs are not good enough, no one can make a concubine anymore, and others dare not mention this problem. Who can compare with the God of National Sacrifice?
In fact, from the perspective of the Shaowu himself, even if it was just to give Hanxiong some face, it would not be a bad idea to win over this brother and become an important minister in the country, and make Hanxiong's sister his concubine. However, he has never mentioned this matter. Of course Hanxiong
It's even harder to mention. This is a thorn in Shaowu's heart. He neither wants to touch it nor mention it again. No one except Huwa knows the reason.
Now that the young minister suddenly came, Hanxiong was quite surprised. Even more surprised than Hanxiong was Young Master Shaolin, who had been in charge of the Ba Kingdom's court for the past three years.
Shaolin originally thought that his position as crown prince was secure, but at this moment he felt deeply uneasy. He suddenly realized that everything he owned was given by his father, Shaowu, so Shaowu could also say
All the words were taken back.
Shaolin found his uncle Hanxiong that night. The two discussed in private for a long time, but neither could guess the origin of the mysterious woman. Hanxiong decided to have a talk with the young minister in person and see what happened with his own eyes, so he arrived the next day.
Pengshan.
Hanxiong's experience is far richer than that of his nephew, and he can see more things from many details, so he is more worried. When the young minister suddenly announced that he would go to the country for three years, it was confusing, but Hanxiong thought that he might be
I took this opportunity to test the prince, and later I heard that he was recommended by Huwa to help Lord Boyu control the river.
Nowadays, Shaowu's prestige is not only in Bayuan. His reputation has spread throughout China and has been solemnly praised by the Emperor of China. However, from the time when Shaowu set off to return to Bayuan, if he thinks about it carefully, there are many things that are not right.
It feels right.
On the way from Yingtian City to Yeliang City, Shaowu changed almost all the important military generals along the way, and the people appointed were all personal guards who had not been in Bayuan in the past three years and had just returned from the land of rivers.
, involving a total of more than 200 people. Even the generals who guard the city walls and the post generals who guard the passes at various places. These positions that do not need the monarch to worry about personally have been adjusted by the minor affairs.
This also means that whenever Shaowu goes, he firmly controls the situation there. Even if someone wants to cause chaos while the monarch is on his way back to Batu City, there will be no trouble at all.
If another person did this kind of thing and appointed cronies as military generals in various places on such a large scale, it would clearly be an attempt to rebel. But it is really puzzling that this kind of thing happened to the monarch himself. So few ministers are like this
What are you taking precautions against? Are you worried about the young master?
If you don't trust Young Master Shaolin, doesn't it mean you don't trust Han Xiong? In fact, with Shaowu's prestige, even if someone wants to provoke a rebellion, there probably won't be any forces in the country who will follow him. With Shaowu's order, he can immediately
Pingding. He was overly cautious in making this arrangement on his way back to the country. It was also not like Shaowu's behavior, unless there was something else going on.
Hanxiong was also guessing what was going on. Could it be that the young minister was suspicious of him and Shaolin? The more Hanxiong thought about it, the more aggrieved he became. Over the years, whether he was assisting the young minister or the young man, he had always been loyal.
Geng Geng, what reason does Shaowu have to be suspicious?
But if this were not the case, why did the young minister do such an unusual thing? Why did the young minister take firm control of the military affairs and customs defense along the way, and re-appointed all the grassroots generals as soon as he returned to the country? Hanxiong was a general, and in recent years
He is also in charge of all political affairs. If the young minister wants to take precautions, he will probably only target him. And what does this mean?
It wasn't until Hanxiong heard the latest news from Pengshan that he suddenly came back to his senses, or thought he had figured it out.
What kind of trouble can happen in the country of Ba now? The only trouble can only come from the crown prince! Now, not to mention Shaolin himself, the ministers and people of the country of Ba think that Shaolin is about to become the new king, and they know even more clearly that Hanxiong absolutely supports Shaolin.
.If at this time, Shaowu suddenly changes his mind, since Shaolin and Hanxiong have been in control of state affairs for three years, some preparations must be made just in case.
So why did the young minister have the idea of establishing a new king? The problem must lie in that stunning woman. The young minister must have been bewitched by her, but the young minister is not this kind of person. He couldn't even seduce Mingsha back then.
He has been away from Pakistan for three years, so why has he changed?
Thinking of this, Hanxiong felt even more aggrieved, even full of anger. Does the senior brother not trust him so much? Doesn't he also trust Shaolin who has been cultivating him since childhood? Even if Shaowu wants to establish a new king or does not want to take the Zen position for the time being.
, will he and Shaolin raise troops to force the palace? As long as the Shaowu himself is there, no one in Ba will succeed in the rebellion.
The young minister had neither such confidence in himself nor such trust in others. What he did was really chilling! Hanxiong rushed to Pengshan as quickly as possible without any entourage to see the young minister.
He was actually doing this out of anger, just to show the young minister - I'm here, and I'm here alone.
The young minister saw Han Xiong and gave him a seat with a smile. The seats in the hall were not divided into monarchs and ministers, they just sat side by side casually. He took the lead and asked: "I said that I will return to Batu City in the near future. What's wrong with my junior brother?"
Are you in such a hurry to come here first?"
Han Xiong's temper was quite irritable, and he was feeling very angry at the moment. Anyway, he took it upon himself and straightened his neck and said: "Since the Lord is still willing to call me Junior Brother, please step aside. I have something I want to ask privately.
"
The young minister waved his hand and sent everyone away. There were only two brothers in the hall. Hanxiong was not polite, and poured out all the doubts in his heart like beans from a bamboo tube. He asked questions one after another, and finally said: "
Senior brother, why are you doing this? If you are suspicious of me and Shaolin, just say so! If Shaolin has any misconduct or misconduct, just say a word and I will kidnap him to Pengshan immediately!"
The young minister was stunned. After a long time, he patted Hanxiong's shoulder and let out a long sigh: "Junior brother, you and I are close friends. I think back then, it was you and Dajun who were in danger for me, and Dajun was unlucky.
He died, but you were seriously injured and escaped with your life. As Ba Jun, I have doubted many people, but I have never doubted you, but today it is you who is doubting me, senior brother!"
Hanxiong also had the guts to come out like this. He didn't have much confidence to begin with. He was a little confused when he heard the young minister speak like this. Unconsciously, his momentum weakened a bit, but he still asked in a piqued manner: "Then
What's going on with all this?"
The young minister asked back: "If you have no selfish motives, how can you accuse me like this? Whether it is for the subjects of Ba or for my brothers, none of the things I have done is wrong.
Isn’t that what it should be?”
This is a very serious and serious issue. If someone else were to appoint the generals for the city walls and pass defenses along the way, it might be a move with evil intentions, but for the monarch himself, this is entirely up to him.
It is within the scope of his authority and responsibility. No one should raise any objection to the act itself. The only thing that needs to be discussed is whether the person he appoints is suitable?
There is a very appropriate reason for the appointment of Shaowu. He is not only to praise those heroes who have made great achievements, but also to promote these talents who have seen the world to more important positions. The officials who were replaced have not been replaced.
He was demoted and removed from his post, and other arrangements were made based on his performance during his tenure. That's why the minor affairs were delayed for such a long time.
As for the young minister getting a new girl, I'm afraid it's not Hanxiong's turn to take care of this matter. Hanxiong is worrying too much. The young minister has been the emperor for many years, and it is his private matter to choose who he wants to be his concubine.
The same is true. Whether it is the subjects of Ba or the brothers of Shaowu, such as Huwa and Panhu, even if the great general of the year is resurrected, can he point out what he should not do?
Seeing that Hanxiong was speechless for a moment, the young minister continued: "I met a woman named Ah Yan when I was out, and I want to make her a concubine, named Queen Yan. But there are no things that you are worried and suspicious about. I went to Peng
I came here just to wait for her. Now that Ah Yan has arrived, I will return to Batu City in the near future and transfer to Shaolin. I was about to issue an order to summon you to discuss the Zen ceremony, but you are already here."
Hanxiong came here with anger, but he didn't expect that his momentum was knocked down by the young minister in just a few words. He stuttered and lowered his head and said: "Brother, is this what happened?"
The young master replied angrily: "That's not it. Is it what you think?... I've finished answering your questions. I'd like to ask you, what's the matter with you?... If it's really what you think."
, what are you going to do?
Shaolin is my son. If he is really unworthy and I want to capture him, he can be captured at the Rejection Pass. Will I let him return to Batu City to continue presiding over state affairs? There is no need for you to tie him up.
Are you coming? Besides, the prince who presides over state affairs, can you just tie him up if you ask him to? The prince is the prince of a country, not just you!"
Seeing that Han Xiong didn't answer, the young minister patted his shoulder again and said, "I know that what you just said was just out of anger, but why did you say such angry words? And what I just said, senior brother, was also
It's too harsh and I don't need your answer. But is it really appropriate for you to be so suspicious of me? I don't think my junior brother has ever thought of himself as a powerful official. So what kind of person is the real person who deceives the emperor and wields power in the world?
What about?"
When he said these words, Shao Wu also sighed secretly in his heart. If it were Huwa or Panhu, would Hanxiong have these thoughts? Of course not! But Hanxiong would be like this. Between brothers, in some cases
On the other hand, he seemed to have gone further and further away, and all of this happened unconsciously.
Unnecessarily interfering and questioning the normal behavior of the monarch in commending meritorious ministers and appointing military generals, and even trying to interfere in the monarch's private affairs of appointing concubines. Not only is he suspicious of the monarch, but he also blames the monarch. Isn't this the behavior of a powerful minister?
But looking back, it’s no wonder that Hanxiong has always been in the court of Ba. He first took control of the military and then the political power, and he was dedicated to helping Shaolin ascend to the throne. In this environment, he
After a long time, all I see, do and think about is this kind of thing all day long, and often I don’t think about anything else, and I don’t even realize it.
Why are Huwa and Panhu not like this? Because they can jump out of an invisible circle and go beyond their own limitations. Why Hanxiong is like this? In the final analysis, it is because he has selfish motives. Over the years, he has unknowingly brought Shaolin to his death.
The position of the crown prince is bound to his own will. The more it is like this, the farther away it becomes, so he can't help but be suspicious of Shaowu.
Whether they are monarchs, ministers or brothers, this kind of suspicion is unreasonable. But to be honest, if another person is in his position and has the same situation and experience, I am afraid that they will inevitably have the same thoughts. This is also unknowingly
of.
Hanxiong suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. Although the young master's hand on his shoulder was light and airy, Hanxiong felt as if all the bones in his body could not bear it. He quickly stood up and bowed: "Thank you, senior brother, for waking me up. Anyway,
, I shouldn’t even...I was so shocked that I broke out in a cold sweat today!"
The young minister also stood up and held his arm and said: "You don't understand what I am doing. Given our relationship, just ask me. Because of this, you did not conspire in Batu City, but came alone."
Asking me to confront you shows that you still regard me as a brother."
These words come from the sincerity, which is what makes Shaowu feel gratified. If it were a powerful official with really evil intentions, I am afraid that he would not come directly to yell at the monarch. If he had such thoughts, he would only hide them in his heart; and Shaowu even
If you still want to pass the throne to Shaolin, you will definitely first deprive him of his power and suppress him, instead of being so confidant as today.
The young minister took Han Xiong to sit down again and said in a friendly manner: "There should be no more bad blood between you and me. I recently received news that Uncle Huo called his disciples to return to Wufu Qiu to meet each other. I also want to go back to Wufu Qiu to meet you."
When I meet his old man, I will go with my junior brother. But before that, I have to trouble my junior brother to prepare for two ceremonies, one is to enthrone the Salt Queen, and the other is to enthrone the new monarch."
After Jian Sha ascended the throne and Wu Fu Qiu, the new sect leader, took over, the original four elders were promoted to supreme elders. The third supreme elder, Huo Bo, summoned his disciples to meet each other. It seemed a little baffling, but people who understood had vaguely guessed that, I am afraid that
It's this master whose time is approaching.
The original four elders of Wufuqiu were ranked not by age, but by order of entry. Among them, the three elders were the oldest. Even the younger disciples did not know how old they were. Uncle Huo had already reached great attainment at that time.
Because of this, he later broke through the Seventh Realm, but in the end he was unable to cultivate endless longevity, let alone ascend to immortality.
Hanxiong is Huo Bo's direct disciple. Since he has been summoned, he should go to see him. Shaowu also plans to go together after his Zen position. If Huo Bo is about to die, no one will tell Shaowu clearly.
He had vaguely guessed it, but Hanxiong probably hadn't thought about what was going on before.
Hanxiong replied: "Of course I want to go back to Wufu Qiu. Now that I have gone, I plan to stay in Wufu Qiu to practice." The implication is that he was planning to resign and retire because of what happened today.
He decided, and suddenly came back to his senses, realizing what was going on with Master, he paused and said, "I wonder how stunning the beloved woman that Senior Brother met this time is, can Junior Brother allow me to meet her?
"
If a minister is visiting the monarch, there is absolutely no reason for him to call his concubine to meet him. That would be too rude! But of course brothers must recognize their relatives, and it is normal to make such a request. Shaowu said: "Junior brother
The reason why I didn't let Ah Yan be present when I came here was because I was afraid of scaring you!... I plan to stay with Ah Yan in Wufuqiu for a while, and then return to Pengshan Paradise for purification in the future."
Hanxiong: "I actually forgot to congratulate senior brother just now. This is a blessing for senior brother!"
The young minister changed his tone and said: "Brother, I also want to ask you a question. I have been a Bajun for fifty years, half a hundred years. In your opinion, what kind of king am I?"
Han Xiong felt ashamed and said: "Brother, do you still need to ask me? You are the most outstanding and sage Bajun in history. Your virtuous achievements not only surpass those of the previous emperors and later generations, but also surpass those of your ancestors...Senior Brother...
Don't ask this again, junior brother has already realized his mistake!"
Hanxiong thought that Shaowu was knocking him. Some things have to be seen beyond his own limitations. There is no doubt that Shaowu is the wisest Bajun in history. Compared with such a Bajun, Shaolin
No matter how good he is, Hanxiong unknowingly stood on the same side as Shaolin and was suspicious of Shaowu. It was because Shaolin was his nephew!
The young master smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Junior brother, I misunderstood, that's not what I meant. Now that I think about it carefully, I am just the most successful Bajun in everything so far! Many people think that successful people have their own reasons, which is indeed true.
; But it would be a big fallacy to think that everything successful people do makes sense.
No matter how much I deserve praise for what I did when I was the king, if I leave the country, the country of Ba will no longer be the country of Ba. This is the final and biggest failure of a king. I can make the country of Ba what it is today.
, but the country of Ba should not exist only because of me, and it will not exist if it is separated from me. If that is the case, I will eventually become a king who brings disaster to the country."
It was not easy to say this. It was just the young man's self-reflection. Hanxiong could only nod his head in silence and glanced towards the back of the hall. Didn't he just say that he wanted to call his sister-in-law out to meet him? Why hasn't he come yet?
When you see someone, are they still dressing up?
Just at this moment, Zong Yan walked in through the curtain. Hanxiong was caught off guard and was frightened out of his wits. He knew fate well, so he suddenly jumped up from his seat and was about to kneel down, breaking out in a cold sweat again.
The young minister was well prepared, and pulled Hanxiong up again, and said with a smile: "Junior brother has recognized the wrong person, she is Miss Ah Yan, but she looks the same as the Mingsha Sect Master back then! ... Ah Yan, this
It’s my junior brother Hanxiong, I’ve mentioned it to you many times.”