After sending Yang Jian and Yin Jiao away, Emperor Xin paid close attention to Xiqi's every move.
The next day news came that Ji Dan had returned to Xiqi.
Everyone knows Ji Dan's virtuousness, especially under the protection of Mrs. Taijiang. It can be said that Ji Dan is the most virtuous son of Ji Chang besides Ji Fa.
It's just that Ji Dan, who was so virtuous, was arrested by the third son Ji Xian as soon as he entered Xiqi. The reason was that he was disrespectful to the human king.
Two civil servants, Min Yao and Tai Dian, met Ji Xian directly, but for some reason, Ji Xian went crazy and beat the two important ministers out with sticks.
As a result, the whole Xiqi was in an uproar, and ministers including Nangong Shi were dissatisfied.
A few days later, Ji Dan, surrounded by ministers, overthrew Ji Xian's prison and released Mrs. Tai Si.
However, in the chaos, Ji Xian left Xiqi with some of his people and disappeared.
At this point, Xiqi Ji was in charge of the country and Mrs. Taisi was the regent. Everything seemed to be back to the original point.
…
"That's not right! Xiqi's luck doesn't look like it has suffered a big loss."
Di Xin paced back and forth, looking at the information in front of him with some disbelief.
Logically speaking, Ji Fa lost so much luck, and although Chanjiao rescued him, he must have something to ask for.
I will never give Xiqi luck for nothing, there must be something wrong with it.
At this time, Emperor Xin did not know about Xiqi's deal with Chanjiao, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that it was not unusual to put down the rebellion and restore order so quickly.
The reason why Di Xin stayed at Sishui Pass for a long time was to see Xiqi's changes as soon as possible.
It's just that such an ending made Di Xin feel a little bored.
"It seems like you can enjoy the shade with your back against a big tree."
Di Xin knew that he could not push too hard, otherwise the good relationship with Chanjiao might be ruined.
"Here comes someone! I'm ready to leave!"
Since there was no need to stay, Di Xin directly gave the order to return.
Outside the city of Sishui Pass, Han Rong and his son knelt down to worship the king and left. Emperor Xin rewarded some Han Rong, encouraged Han Sheng and Han Bian, and left.
The reason why these two brothers were not taken away was because one of the reasons was that Sishui Pass really needed someone to guard the area. With their brothers here, Di Xin felt relieved. The other was because they were going on an expedition, but they did not need many generals.
As soon as Di Xin left, Xiqi got the news of the King's departure.
Today's Supervisor Ji Dan is glaring into the distance, seemingly venting his dissatisfaction.
"Dan'er, do you miss the king?!"
"Yes, mother!"
"This king is unkind and cruel, and the Yin Shang Dynasty will be destroyed in his hands."
Ji Dan hated Emperor Xin deeply, but Mrs. Taisi shook her head.
"Dan'er, you only saw the king's meanness, but you didn't see the generous gifts he gave to the soldiers along the pass. You only saw the king's cruelty, but you didn't see that every time he took action, it must be a thunderous strike.
Give your opponent leeway."
Although Mrs. Taisi has never met Di Xin, she knows how powerful her mother-in-law Mrs. Taijiang is. As the regent at this time, she can naturally see more information.
"How does mother value the cruel King of Shang?"
Mrs. Taisi touched Ji Dan's chest, who was fuming, to calm him down.
"Don't be blinded by hatred, look at problems with a normal heart, resolve disputes with a pure heart, and despise all opponents with a superior heart. Only in this way can you be invincible."
After hearing this, Ji Dan bowed respectfully to Mrs. Taisi, seeming to think that what she said was very reasonable.
…
Jiepaiguan
"The guilty minister Huang Gun came here to plead guilty to the king!"
As soon as Di Xin arrived at the gate of Jiepaiguan City, he saw Huang Gun kneeling on the ground.
"Old General, please wake up quickly!"
Di Xin was startled and quickly got off his horse and helped Huang Gun up.
When Ji Dan escaped from Jie Pai Pass, Huang Gun couldn't even guard a criminal. He felt that he had no face to meet the King of Human Beings, and this was the beginning of the scene.
Emperor Xin helped Huang Gun up, but Huang Gun still said, "Your Majesty, I feel ashamed to face your Majesty and let the prisoner escape. I am really guilty. I should not continue to serve as the commander-in-chief.
I also ask for your permission, Your Majesty.”
Huang Gun was sincere and did not want to be the commander-in-chief again.
"Old General Huang, if you were to resign as chief military officer on normal days, I would agree with it and let you go back to Chaoge to retire in your old age. However, I can't blame Old General Huang for this matter, and I have no intention of asking any questions. Why should the old general do this?!"
Facing many generals at Jiepai Pass, Emperor Xin naturally wanted to maintain his dignity as a human king.
"Your Majesty, the military order is like a mountain. I know that I am guilty. It is a great kindness for your Majesty to avoid death. It is not appropriate to continue to be an official. If you act like this, how can you serve the public?"
Emperor Xin saw that Huang Gun had made up his mind, so he asked again, "In that case, I won't force myself. It's just that General Huang has been living in Jiepaiguan for a long time, but he needs to stay for a while to facilitate everything."
Huang Gun breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the guard Xu Gai on the side, and said, "Your Majesty, I recommend that guard Xu Gai be appointed as the chief military officer of Jiepaiguan."
"Xu Gai?!"
Di Xin looked at Xu Gai, and Xu Gai also walked out.
"Your Majesty, Xu Gai, is here to see you!"
Di Xin also took a look at Xu Gai before. Although the entry was not too bad, it was obviously much worse than Xu Fang, and his loyalty was very problematic.
But Huang Gun couldn't help but give him face, so he said, "I have no intention of appointing two brothers, Huang Feibao and Huang Feibiao, to guard the boundary. I wonder what the old general's intention is?"
Huang Gun was stunned for a moment, but then he bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty, no, I know that your Majesty is very close to my Huang family, but military affairs are different from civil affairs, and nepotism is the most taboo. What's more, the two brothers are not in Jiepaiguan.
I have no narrow experience in holding a position, and I am afraid that if I appoint rashly..."
Di Xin laughed and said, "This is also the reason why Gu Rang Ru stayed a little longer. Father and son guarding the gate is also a good story."
"King!"
"Haha, it's settled. Come, issue an imperial edict, and order Chaoge Huang Feibao and Huang Feibiao to come to Jiepaiguan to guard the city. When the one-year term is up, one of them will be chosen as the chief military officer."
After Di Xin said this, Huang Gun had no other choice but to thank him.
[Huang Gun’s loyalty increased to 90%]
[Due to resentment due to lack of appointment, Xu Gai’s loyalty was reduced to 20%]
Di Xin sneered, there really was something wrong with Xu Gai. He glanced at Xu Fang again. Di Xin didn't say much, so he entered Jie Pai Pass.
…
Late at night, when Xu Gai heard about Xu Fang's adventure with the king, he felt jealous, and then took a sip of wine.
"You have a bright future with the king, but you have suffered a lot from me. After guarding the city for more than twenty years, old general Huang Gun finally retired and recommended me to you. However, with the king's edict, the achievements of more than twenty years were wiped out.
"
Xu Gai wanted to cry but had no tears, but Xu Fang knew about his brother and had no other choice but to drink with him.
"With this kind of behavior, it is better to vote for Xiqi and enjoy the glory and wealth."
Xu Gai's words shocked Xu Fang and angrily said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Guarding the pass is the duty of a minister. How can you become rebellious because of temporary gains and losses? I just think that the elder brother is drunk."