At the same time, at the end of September every year, the annual riding and hunting event will be held in the palace. In previous years, many sects would gather in the imperial city. Of course, the person in charge of hosting it is the master, but the master and Yuwen Guofeng should have arrived long ago.
The academy, but strangely there has been no movement.
In the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart, Emperor Shang had just woken up. He stretched himself out on the dragon couch and looked at the empty pillow. He seemed to be in a bad mood when he got up.
"Someone is coming!"
Emperor Shang said something casually, and it was Tan Zhonghe, the eunuch beside him, who walked in through the door.
"Your Majesty! You're awake!"
Tan Zhonghe cautiously came to Emperor Shang and knelt down.
"I remember, today is the day of riding and hunting. Is there any noise outside?" The Shang Kingdom now appears to be peaceful and peaceful, but in fact there is an undercurrent surging. However, in the eyes of Emperor Shang, it is nothing more than rotten fish and shrimps. He
What I'm thinking about now is how to make this year's riding and hunting a success so that all the sects in the world can jointly see the growth of the Shang Kingdom.
Tan Zhonghe was in the Qi King realm and originally belonged to the Tianjian Sect, but in the end he still didn't like the hard days of the sect. He relied on his cultivation and skills to come to the imperial city to seek a high-ranking official and a generous salary, but in the end he still
He succeeded in becoming a eunuch serving Emperor Shang.
"Your Majesty, this year's riding hunt seems to be very deserted. Although some sects still come, but none of the important ones have arrived..."
Emperor Shang glanced at him, then put on his white undercoat and stood up. He lowered his head and looked at him and asked, "The important ones are not here yet? Who is there?"
Tan Zhonghe knew that Emperor Shang was asking questions knowingly and just wanted to hear it from his own mouth, so he whispered very carefully: "First is the Master of the Academy, second is Ma Rongcheng of Tianjian Sect. And Baishuang Palace...
etc."
As soon as Tan Zhonghe finished speaking, Emperor Shang's steps became a little heavier and his brows wrinkled slightly: "Master is not here either? I really don't know what these so-called Qi cultivators do all day long? They are even better than me.
Still busy!”
Although Tan Zhonghe has been in the Qi King realm in recent years, he still knows a lot about the Qi Cultivation Continent. Otherwise, he would not be able to answer the Shang Emperor's usual inquiries and worries.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Zhou Tian, the thirteenth disciple of the Academy, defeated the Haotian Pavilion in Xihuan and also defeated the Haotian Patriarch of the Haotian Pavilion. Now there is an uproar. All the famous sects have gone to Xihuan to see Zhou.
Tian’s style; and Ma Rongcheng of Tianjian Sect was also involved, as well as Xuantian Sect of Xihuan; I wonder if the Master also passed by, so he didn’t come back in time!”
After saying that, Tan Zhonghe buried his head in his arms, lying on the ground as if he was sticking to the ground.
Emperor Shang straightened his hair crown, looked at the bronze mirror and smiled: "There are talents in the history, and such a young man without any fear should have appeared in Xiuqi Continent a long time ago. I have also heard about this matter. If
These sects really went to have a look at the scene. Fortunately, they were afraid that there might be some other meaning..."
Emperor Shang walked to the coffee table, poured a cup of tea and drank it, and then sighed: "Go and tell the sects who are coming to prepare, and the female relatives, don't let them talk nonsense!"
Tan Zhonghe immediately nodded and said: "In compliance with His Majesty's will, shall I go down first?"
Emperor Shang waved his hand: "Go ahead. In half an hour, invite the coming sects to the palace. Let them wait outside the palace during the morning court. They will not be allowed to enter the palace without my instructions!"
Tan Zhonghe stood up, bowed and nodded, and hurried out.
After Emperor Shang put on his dragon robe, he grabbed the long sword on the bedside and slowly walked out of the room.
After seeing this, the guards quickly protected him, holding spears and lances in each hand. Emperor Shang turned his head and glanced sideways: "You two are guarding here. Today is a hunting day. I don't need you to serve me. What's more?"
I don’t need you to protect me!”
Normally in the palace, Emperor Shang always spoke the truth. Unless he gave an order, as long as no one in the palace would not listen to the order, even if someone had a disobedient heart, they would not dare to refuse openly.
After hearing this, the two guards stopped hurriedly, turned around and walked a few steps to the door of Anshen Temple, straightening their waists.
Emperor Shang glanced back and said: "If someone breaks into my Yangxin Hall today, just run away. I don't want any bloody disaster to happen on such a good day!"
When Emperor Shang said this, he seemed to have noticed something.
Not long after, Emperor Shang arrived outside the palace and saw civil and military officials from all over the court standing on the left and right sides. Looking from a distance, everyone's eyes more or less hid some secrets. Emperor Shang looked at them and smiled.
Said: "You ministers, on the surface, it seems that you have dedicated yourself to death, but you don't know who is a human or a ghost behind the scenes!"
Upon hearing the voice of Emperor Shang, all civil and military officials in the court immediately knelt down and saluted, making salute gestures unique to the Shang Kingdom.
Emperor Shang walked in the middle, glanced around, and after sitting on the dragon throne, he looked at Tan Zhonghe beside him.
"I just came in from outside. Why didn't I see those people from the sect? Did you really tell them?" Emperor Shang's sudden question almost frightened Tan Zhonghe to death, and he hurriedly knelt down next to the dragon chair.
He said tremblingly: "Report to Your Majesty, those people from the sect said that they haven't been to the palace for a long time and wanted to go out for a walk. It's my fault that I didn't report it in time!"
After Tan Zhonghe said this, he knocked his head heavily on the ground.
"Oh, okay, okay! In that case, let's go to court first!"
Then Emperor Shang regained his composure and said in a normal tone: "Ministers, I think you all already know that the Thirteenth Heaven of the Academy, the young man who won the competition among ten thousand sects, has now defeated Patriarch Haotian.
Defeat, this level of strength is unique to our Shang Kingdom. Do any of you ministers want to volunteer to go to Xihuan and bring Zhou Tian back to me?"
Emperor Shang's voice was so loud that it resounded throughout the palace. After hearing this, many ministers with lower status became inexplicably frightened.
At this time, an old minister stood up sideways and said in a very loud voice: "Your Majesty, today is the riding and hunting competition. Many sects will gather together to show the prosperity of our great sorrow. The old minister has something I don't know what to say.
Don’t talk about it.”
Emperor Shang liked liveliness the most. When he saw what he said, it was exactly what he wanted, so he smiled and said: "Master Zhang really understands my thoughts. If you have anything, just ask! Today is a happy day, no matter what, I will agree to it."
!”
And this old minister is Zhang Binghuan, the pillar of the Shang Kingdom. This man has a deep palace. Although he is an ordinary person without any Qi Hai in his body, he has raised many dead soldiers under his command. Most of these dead soldiers are Qi Kings.
Above the border.
Although Emperor Shang knew about it, he did not stop him. In the Shang Kingdom, there were different people, different ministers, and different cultivators. As long as there was no sign of betrayal, Emperor Shang was very lenient towards them; and how did Emperor Shang distinguish who was good?
The evil one has his own methods; among them, the informer and the rune master he secretly recruited are his most powerful arms.
Zhang Binghuan smiled, then knelt down and saluted and said: "Your Majesty! Many important sects must not participate in the hunting this year. The veteran has a suggestion, that is, let these small sects participate instead.
How about we compete with each other?"
"In September this year, the wind outside is relatively strong and the dust is flying. If you are not careful, there will be flying sand. This is also for the sake of your Majesty's safety,?"
Emperor Shang narrowed his eyes after listening to his words.
"In my world, I know very well that what Ai Qing said about the flying sand and the sharp sands is an allusion to that?"
"I know that Haotian Pavilion has been defeated by the Academy Thirteen. You ministers also want to do your best for the country and gain some fame for yourself, but after all, the land of Xihuan is far away from Dongchu. If
If any of you want to go on an expedition, I won't stop you, but I have to take care of the outcome. It's okay to destroy them. If you don't kill them in one fell swoop, how can the spies in the imperial city continue to commit crimes?"
"What I mean is, let Zhou Tian come back first, understand the situation, and then make a decision!"
"Zhang Binghuan, I know that you have many dead soldiers under your command. According to the national laws of this country, as a civil servant, this is not allowed. The reason why I turn a blind eye is precisely because of your loyalty!
I am spoiled by you, especially because you are a minister who refuses to give advice!"
"I can treat the words you said today as if you have never said them before. If there is another time, I will never forgive you lightly!"
Emperor Shang suddenly became furious. Zhang Binghuan just made an insinuation, but Emperor Shang saw through it. Suddenly, a chill ran down his spine. He never expected that His Majesty is now almost a thousand years old, and his aura is even calmer than that of some teenagers.
and intelligence.
He quickly knelt down, stretched his arms on the ground, and put his head between his arms: "Your Majesty, if Xihuan is not eradicated at this time, there will be endless troubles. Now the master of the academy has disappeared. If it is really
Ancestor Haotian is taking revenge. If anything happens to Master, what should we do in Dongchu! Our Imperial City?"
Emperor Shang slowly looked towards Tan Zhonghe beside him, and saw Tan Zhonghe slowly walking down the steps, coming to the front of the civil and military officials and saying: "Your Excellency, you are worrying too much. Your Majesty's message is very simple. Live your life well today."
If you have any arrangements for the hunt, you will be free to announce them after the hunt!"
After Zhang Binghuan's argument, all the ministers in the palace were talking about it. Emperor Shang saw it, but he was very calm in his heart and smiled: "It's really difficult to do anything now, even if I want to be lively
We can’t even hold a riding and hunting competition!”
"Well, in order to save the ministers from worrying so much, this year's riding and hunting will be shortened..."
Just as Emperor Shang finished speaking, a guard outside suddenly broke in!
"Report..."
A hurried sound came into the palace.
"What's the matter? Didn't you see me talking to the ministers?"
Emperor Shang immediately stood up from the dragon chair, his eyes narrowed to a slit, and his right eyelid twitched: "What the hell is going on!"
And the guard didn't care about anything else, and said anxiously: "Your Majesty! Just now your guard suddenly collapsed outside the palace, saying that someone broke into the Yangxin Palace!"
Emperor Shang was startled and hurriedly walked down the steps. Facing all the officials in the palace, he looked around and saw that not even a single person stood up. The somewhat disappointed Emperor Shang giggled: "What did you say just now?"
We conquered Xihuan, deposed Haotian Pavilion, and now someone broke into the palace, and even broke into my Yangxin Palace, and you suddenly became mute!"
Emperor Shang was very angry, and even more incredible. These officials who served the country and the people were so greedy for life and afraid of death. When did they become like this!
While Emperor Shang was sighing with emotion, Zhang Binghuan stood up. He, who was over sixty years old, saluted His Majesty and simply said: "Your Majesty, since Haotian Pavilion is so arrogant, let the dead soldiers of the old minister meet with them!
"
So Zhang Binghuan took out a whistle from his arms, and after blowing it, a group of people wearing black tights appeared at the entrance of the palace. Each of them was covered with a mask, and they looked very scary.
At this time, Emperor Shang saw a mysterious smile on his lips: "Master Zhang's dead soldiers all seem to be in the Qi King realm. It's really eye-opening for me!"
Zhang Binghuan didn't feel anything was wrong. He turned around and was about to give orders to these dead soldiers when he saw a gust of cold wind blowing past his ears. There were four or five of these dead soldiers. He saw several short blades suddenly flying in front of him and hurriedly stood up to hide.
In the past, what was surprising was that behind these dead soldiers, another group of people appeared from unknown time, and they did not know this group of people. The dead soldiers covered their faces and looked back at Zhang Binghuan with doubtful eyes.
Zhang Binghuan didn't know what to do for a while.
In the blink of an eye, before anyone could react, these dead soldiers died outside the palace, and then the few people behind them slowly walked up.
"See your majesty, long live your majesty!"
Zhang Binghuan was completely dumbfounded. He turned back to look at His Majesty and stuttered: "This... these are all done by Your Majesty? Why!"
Emperor Shang gradually put his hands behind his back, walked slowly to him and said softly: "Do you really think that I don't know who those dead soldiers of yours are?"
"Someone just broke into the palace and broke into my Yangxin Palace so easily. Don't you have any suspicion?"
Emperor Shang's words made other courtiers present feel a little frightened, and they all turned their attention to Zhang Binghuan.
At this time, Tan Zhonghe smiled softly and said: "Master Zhang, Your Majesty has long known that those dead soldiers of yours are disciples of Haotian Pavilion. The black gas emitting from your body has already betrayed you!"
After Tan Zhonghe said this, the ministers around him were shocked and pointed at Zhang Binghuan.
"I never expected that Mr. Zhang would be from Haotian Pavilion!"
"Yes! I really didn't expect that. Mr. Zhang was the most loyal before, and his son also made great achievements for His Majesty, but now? Alas..."
The ministers started talking one after another and there was a lot of noise.
Zhang Binghuan smiled and said nothing, with tears running down his cheeks: "When did your Majesty find out!"
When Emperor Shang saw him like that, he frowned and formed a twist...
At this time, Tan Zhonghe said in a low voice: "Master Zhang, your Majesty has known about this for a long time, and just wanted to give you a chance. But you are still like this today, and your Majesty is really helpless! You should commit suicide!"
"In this way, you can still keep the loyalty of your Zhang family..." This chapter has been completed!