There is a secret related to the Xi Meng Mansion that is almost never discussed openly.
But those who are in Baohua Palace at this moment are all the highest-ranking officials of Xia Kingdom, so naturally they all know about it...
When Xi Mengfu was born, he had six toes on his feet. His biological parents regarded him as a deformed monster and threw him directly into the river...
He happened to be rescued by a boatman.
The boatman was a widower who had lived alone on the boat all his life. He didn't care about any gossip, so he adopted him.
Unfortunately, the good times did not last long, when he reached the age of seven.
One day, the guests on the boat saw his six toes and thought they were of monster blood, so they wanted to tie him up and feed them to ferocious beasts.
The boatman came to stop him and was beaten to death.
He took advantage of the chaos and jumped into the river to escape, and then ran to report to the police.
The man who beat the boatman to death said he was doing it to get rid of the demons, and it would be a shame for those who protect the demon clan to die.
At that time, the child, who was still called Xi San'er, stripped himself naked in the hall and asked the adults present where he was a monster.
The official was a sensible man and sentenced the murderer to a fair and canonical sentence.
But how to deal with Xi San'er was difficult.
The boatman is gone.
After all the hard work, he found his biological father, but he refused to admit that he had given birth to such a thing.
The official had no choice but to raise the child himself as a domestic servant.
But this day did not last long.
When Xi San'er was nine years old... there was a fire in the county government office, and the official's family was burned to death.
The only one who escaped was Xi San'er, who was out shopping at the time.
Some people say that he is a natural disaster, and everyone close to him will die a good death. Some people say that he burned Guan'er's family to death. He has hatred in his heart. He does not want to be a domestic servant, but wants to be an official.
son……
Someone arrested him and questioned him, but no evidence of guilt could be found, so he had to be let go.
In this way, he lost his home again.
And this time no one dared to adopt him.
Somehow, Emperor Xia Xiang at that time found out about this matter, and he personally gave instructions to send the child to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
It is said that "the state owns its orphans, and the state nourishes them".
Xi San'er studied and named himself Xi Mengfu. He thought that he had a family. He was the eldest son of that family, so he was called "Meng", but he did not have a family. He lived as a widower all his life.
On the boat, so he took the word "fu" again. He hoped to have his own home.
Later, Emperor Xia Xiang came to the Academy of Chinese Studies and wanted to test the students' knowledge on a whim.
The instructor selected a total of six students and sent them to the emperor. Among them, Xi Mengfu, who had the best grades, was not among them.
The Xi Meng Mansion naturally understands the reason for this.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences is a place where scholars gather, but not all scholars can understand things.
"Weirdness" itself is a kind of guilt.
He has long been used to it.
But Emperor Xia Xiang said that the selection of the teachers did not count. He did not want to look at the clusters of flowers weaved, but the thorns and weeds that grew by himself. He asked someone to bring a roster, blindfolded the accompanying princes, and asked the young prince to choose randomly.
The little prince held the pen and circled the ink, thus selecting seven students.
After Emperor Xia Xiang took the exam himself, he was very happy because one of the students performed very well.
He patted the student on the shoulder and said, "You are a great talent in my country of Xia."
The student knelt down and asked the emperor - "Do you know that I have six toes on my feet?"
Emperor Xia Xiang was stunned for a moment and said, "I know, so do you have any special abilities you want to show me?"
This student is naturally Xi Mengfu.
There is no need to mention old things.
But Liu Xiyi actually said the words "six-toed thief" today, which is undoubtedly a great humiliation to the Xi Meng Mansion. It is also a huge derogation of his morality and even his personality!
Therefore, many civil and military ministers who originally wanted to agree with Liu Xiyi fell silent for a while.
Dare not speak anymore.
On the throne on the right side of the second-level Danbi, King Min Yu Liyang's expression was a little unnatural. After all, he was the one who led five real people to besiege Jiang Mengxiong, and finally returned without success, and also damaged Taihua, a famous formation master.
True Lord...
Everything Xi Mengfu said seemed to expose his shortcomings.
As for the six-toed thieves and the unspeakable pain in the Xi Meng Mansion... they are irrelevant.
King Wu Sijiao on the throne on the left has his eyes closed and is silent. He no longer knows where his mind is wandering.
On the highest-level dragon chair, Xia Tianzi sat upright, quietly observing the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, just like he had for so many years. He only watched, not talked.
And from the bead curtain hanging behind the throne, a majestic female voice suddenly sounded: "Xiang Liu, you have lost your composure!"
Although Liu Xiyi had a hot temper, he had great respect for the Queen Mother. Especially at this moment, he actually knew that he had made a mistake. He cupped his hands in front of His Majesty Dan and then retreated to where he was standing.
At this time, only Xi Mengfu was left standing alone in the middle of the hall. The figure reflected by the pearl on the dome was hanging on the ground, like a soul that had given up its struggle. He did not speak for a moment.
Of course he remembered more details about his time with the late emperor.
For example, the prince who accompanied the late emperor at that time was the third prince Xia who was later chopped to pieces by the Cutting Sword when he besieged Chu Liang of Chongxuan in the territory.
For example, he actually replied: "I work very hard."
And Emperor Xia Xiang said: "This is the most special ability."
For example...when he went back that night, he cried silently under the quilt for a long time.
But he said nothing now.
The Queen Mother Xia's voice said again: "Last year's decision on Jianfeng Mountain was made by the Ai family and all the ministers together. The so-called most appropriate decision at this time and that time, after a long time, has become inappropriate today.
That's right. But if we can survive this calamity and extend the time by another ten or a hundred years, it may be right. Who has the eyes to see into the future? The sage Bu Lian also had ancient fallacies, so we don't need to settle old scores."
She does not lack the courage to admit her mistakes, but she cannot admit them.
Because the leader of this "mistake" was Yu Liyang.
It was Yu Liyang who failed in his counterattack on Jianfeng Mountain, and it was Yu Liyang who was repulsed by Jiang Mengxiong. In the situation of overwhelming the enemy with numbers, Yu Liyang could not even protect Taihua!
It was not a mistake to be unable to defeat Jiang Mengxiong, but Yu Liyang was to blame for his lack of clarity on the situation and misjudgment of his strength!
But……
Min King Yu Liyang was the true king who became the true king in the 17th year of Shenwu. He has long been regarded as the hope for the rise of Xia Kingdom in the Shenwu era. If a country can still have a new true king grow up, how can it not be a proof of prosperity?
He once gave the people of Xia a lot of confidence and courage. He was also the only true king of Yan Dao in Xia, and was the foundation for resisting the powerful Qi.
How can we blame this pillar that supports the sky for what has already happened?
The Queen Mother Xia's voice was pleasant and cordial, with inherent nobility and majesty embedded in it. Over the years, it could always give people a sense of inner peace.
With these words, she concluded the matter at Jianfeng Mountain.
Then he added: "Peace talks are naturally impossible. It is not because the Ai family is reluctant to part with the country. The Ai family has guarded the inheritance left by the late emperor for thirty-two years. If we can meet under Jiuquan, we will not be ashamed of it.
He... But you may as well think about it, what kind of person is Jiang Shu?"
"Back then, he was determined to devour Xia, regardless of all obstacles. Letters of credence from various countries came one after another, and he pretended to reply while marching. He refused to retreat until the Yitian Temple was truly completed. He was not
The ones we talked about and sent back were the ones we beat back!"
"This time, he first secretly tricked Cao Jie to help the Mu Kingdom capture Liyuan City and promote the Mu-Jing War. Then he fought with the Jing State in Xingyueyuan and won the Tianjiao War, forcing the Jing State to withdraw from Yi.
Tian Guan. He walked to this moment in one step and chose the time when a full-scale war breaks out in Mu Jing to send millions of troops eastward. Isn't his determination clear enough?"
"His ambition to swallow the world has already been revealed."
"What he wants is not one city or two cities, nor one mansion or two mansions. What he wants is the sacred land of my twenty-one mansions in Daxia. What he wants is the thousand years of history accumulated in my Daxia."
"If I don't die in Daxia, I think it will be hard for him to rest in peace!"
Queen Mother Xia's voice echoed in Baohua Palace, giving everyone a clear awareness and breaking the remaining illusions of ceding territory and seeking peace.
"Queen Mother Shengming!"
The commander-in-chief of the Zhenguo Army, Longjiao Station, will come out.
This is a tall and handsome man with a dignified appearance. He is also fully armored in this Baohua Palace.
He has a persevering temperament that gives people the impression of being indestructible.
At this time, he only said: "Jiang Shu is a wolf with ambitions and desires that are insatiable. If you want him to retreat, you can only let him know that Xia Guo's strong bones will break his teeth!"
He raised his head and faced the supreme ruler of the entire Xia Kingdom: "I am here today wearing armor, ready to go to war at any time! If I die in battle, there is no need for a coffin, just let the horses' hooves trample on me, and my flesh and blood will be mixed with the Xia soil!"
"What a dragon reef!" said the Queen Mother Xia's voice behind the bead curtain: "You are worthy of my famous general of Great Xia, and I live up to my reputation for bravery!"
Comparing the two, Xi Meng's family seems more and more cowardly.
Under the strange gazes of many ministers, Xi Meng's face still showed no expression, as if he didn't know what shame was. He only said: "It is easy to kill one general in Daxia. Thirty-two years ago, many people died. But in Daxia
How difficult it is to build a strong army! General Long, if you die in battle, a horse's hoof will trample you, and it will be over. If the country's army is overthrown, how can you teach me?"
After Liu Xiyi made a mistake, Xi Mengfu's words obviously became sharper.
Long Jiao turned to look at him, still maintaining relative respect for him: "Master Imperial Master, whether to fight or not to fight depends entirely on the Queen Mother's words. I can only say that if I fight, I will not hesitate to die. I
I have one hundred thousand soldiers under my command, who are called to protect the country, how dare they not die when the country is in ruins?!"
Xi Mengfu nodded slightly, expressed respect, and then said: "I respect your courage, but your death may not solve the problem. The defeat of a hundred thousand Zhenguo army is a huge problem in itself!"
"Dare to ask, Sir!" Feng Guogong Zhou Ying came out at this time: "What do you think can solve the problem?"
As the head of the Zhou family, a famous family in the Xia Kingdom, Zhou Ying is a real person in the world along with Taihua.
Naturally, he questioned the confidence and qualifications of the Xi Meng Mansion.
He was indeed rude.
"Cut a city?"
"Cut a mansion?"
"Advance and descent table?"
"Cut the emperor's name?"
He took a step forward and asked.
It becomes more serious and intense.
The word is as sharp as a sword or a spear.
"Like the leader of Zhao Kingdom, wagging his tail and begging for mercy, 'I would like to be a Marquis of Qi'?"
"Or--"
He walked up to Xi Meng's house and almost faced him face to face: "The problem will not be solved until you become the national advisor of Qi State?"
His eyes were frighteningly cold, and he sneered: "It seems that what we are considering is not the same problem!"
The atmosphere in the hall was already very solemn.
But at this time, another voice continued: "It's a pity that the Qi State is too big. With the strength of Master Xi, he may not be able to become a national teacher!"
The speaker is Lifu, the Marquis of Guangping.
Although Li Fu is not a real person in the world, the Li family has a long history and profound foundation. As a hereditary prince, he does not lack the confidence to face the Xi Meng Mansion.
Xue Chang, Marquis of Yangling, said coldly: "What are you thinking, Marquis of Guangping! Qi State does not have the position of national master at all!"
"That's because I had a misunderstanding." Li Fu apologized repeatedly, and pretended to be confused: "Then what do some people want? Is it true that the country is generous and generous with rewards, but is it really raising an ignorant and unjust person?"
Long Jiao has fought for the country for many years, and his many achievements were forged with blood. He is also low-key and upright, and has an excellent reputation among the government and the public. However, he was aggressively punished by the Xi Meng Mansion for his warlike behavior.
It's really unbearable.
Those who previously thought that Liu Guoxiang's words were too exaggerated could no longer sympathize with the Xi Meng Mansion.
The crowd was excited for a while.
From Feng Guo Gong Zhou Ying to Guangping Marquis Li Fu, and then to Yangling Marquis Xue Chang, each one spoke more fiercely than the last.
Long Jiao himself did not say a word at this time. As he said himself, he only had the determination to fight to the death and had no intention of targeting anyone.
The Xi Meng Mansion just looked at these people quietly, and waited until they finished speaking and scolding them, and then said: "It seems that you all feel that seeking peace is not the way to go."
As he spoke, his eyes swept across the court, as if seeking everyone's opinion.
Seeing that he seemed to be repenting, Zhou Ying snorted coldly: "I have read through history books, but I have never heard that there is such a thing as seeking peace in the world!"
"Oh, that's right." Xi Mengfu nodded, as if he was really convinced.
Then he added: "Since seeking peace fails, I have another plan!"
"It's okay to say it, Your Excellency," said the Queen Mother Xia's voice behind the curtain: "The so-called court discussion means speaking freely and arguing clearly. No matter what other people think, the Ai family is willing to listen to your opinion."
So Zhou Ying, Li Fu and Xue Chang all calmed down for a while.
And Xi Mengfu stood in the middle of the palace and said first: "You must have known that Marquis An Guo went to Chu and returned without success."
Jin Ling, the Marquis of Anguo, went to Chu as the emperor's envoy. He told the Chu State that he was worried about the relationship between his lips and teeth, and asked for reinforcements from the Chu State. This had already started since Xingyueyuan...
But Chu State didn't seem to care who its neighbor to the east was, or had other plans. In short, it was indifferent.
This is also one of the reasons why the Xia Kingdom is so gloomy now.
Looking around the world, there is really no one they can rely on to face Qi...
Xi Mengfu said loudly: "I think that Chu Fei can't come to help because An Guohou's method is wrong! We should cut off all the land south of Huaiqing Mansion and give it to the Chu Emperor. In this way, when the Qi army comes south, there will be no fight.
?The Chu army is coming to the west, will it defend or not? The two tigers of discipline are fighting, but I, Daxia, sit back and relax!"
In Baohua Palace, all the officials looked at each other in shock.
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