Zhang Zixing looked shocked and stood up suddenly: "Brother Yun, I didn't expect...you...although we first met not long ago, I regard you as a brother and sister. Why did you..."
The boy Caiyun became even more ashamed and hurriedly explained: "Didn't I just say that I had a misunderstanding? This is very strange. I have a great difficulty and it is difficult to explain clearly. Please forgive me. I am willing to find an antidote for my sister-in-law.
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Zhang Zixing hesitated for a while, and finally let out a long sigh: "Brother Yun, I won't dwell on you and I as brothers. I just hope that you will come back quickly and find the antidote to save your sister-in-law."
"Brother, don't worry. The poison will not cause any harm at the moment. I will leave now. Please wait here." Caiyun boy did not dare to delay and left quickly.
About half an hour later, Caiyun boy hurriedly returned to the other courtyard, took out a jade talisman and handed it to Zhang Zixing: "Brother Xiaoyao, you only need to inject this talisman with immortal power and wear it on your sister-in-law. It will detoxify you within two days."
.Wear it with you every day to prevent poisoning."
Zhang Zixing quickly put it in his arms and asked: "How long does this talisman last? Because my brother is a romantic person, and he still doesn't change his obsession after becoming successful in cultivation. You have more than one sister-in-law."
Caiyun boy took out a few more: "Brother Xiaoyao is really a happy person. This talisman will expire in ten days. Is it enough?"
Zhang Zixing counted the numbers, nodded and asked, "Brother Yun, that's enough, but I don't know when the poison will develop? I'm afraid I won't have time to treat it."
"This... the onset of this poison is about six or seven days away. Please rest assured, brother, I will definitely come and treat my sister-in-law."
So, it will take at least a week before the conspiracy is finally launched? Or is it that the other party is waiting for an opportunity during this period?
Zhang Zixing showed gratitude and saluted Yun Fan: "Thank you so much, brother Yun, for your help! Otherwise, I don't know what to do."
Caiyun boy showed a look of shame: "Although this matter is a misunderstanding, it is my fault. I hope that my elder brother will forgive me. Once this matter is resolved, Yun Fan will give an explanation to my elder brother Xiaoyao.
Zhang Zixing knew that he didn't want to stay for a long time and said: "Brother Yun, I am eager to go to rescue your sister-in-law now. It takes two days to travel back and forth. Since this matter is a misunderstanding, Brother Yun will not apologize any more. If you still
If you think highly of me as a brother, come back to the other courtyard in three days, and you and I will have a drink and talk."
When Caiyun boy heard what he said, he naturally couldn't refuse: "I'll say goodbye today. I'll come to visit my brother in two days."
Shortly after Caiyun boy left, Zhang Zixing received a report from Yinglong that Yunfan's residence this time was the Nayue Prince's Mansion.
"Wei Ziqi...are you still not giving up? You are indeed worthy of the name of the 'King of Yue'," Zhang Zixing's eyes flashed with a cold light, "I want to see what tricks you can come up with..."
Two days later, he went to the palace in the morning and gathered two groups of civil and military officials. After hearing the edict, the four princes went to the palace to see the ceremony.
The emperor did not mention anything about the New Deal. Instead, he asked the four princes about the development of some territories, and once again praised Chonghou Hu's achievements in suppressing the rebellion. Although Chonghou Hu was worried, he still couldn't help but show his complacency.
Prime Minister Jiang Ziya was inspecting the implementation of the New Deal in various places. Shang Rong was ill at home, and only Wen Zhong and Bi Gan were in charge in the court.
There was no important matter in the court meeting. After the court dispersed, just as the ministers expected, the emperor left the four princes alone.
"The four beloved ministers have guarded the four sides for many years and are my ministers. You should know my intention of leaving you behind."
Jiang Huanchu asked: "Is it because of the New Deal?"
Zhang Zixing nodded slightly: "The four of you are the pillars on which our great merchants rely. At this time, I plan to implement a new policy in the land of the princes of the world, and specially summoned the four ministers to come to discuss it. I also know that there are many difficulties in this. What do the four ministers do?
Feel free to make suggestions."
The four of them looked at each other, knowing that they could never avoid this problem, so they handed over the joint memorial. Zhang Zixing took a closer look and saw that there were dozens of articles on it. The memorial euphemistically explained the shortcomings of the New Deal, and it was nothing more than repeating the same old tune.
Chengtang, the founding king of the Great Shang Dynasty, and other virtuous kings of the past dynasties are examples that illustrate that ancestral rituals cannot be taken lightly. Zhang Zixing naturally skipped these nonsense. The four princes also understood the emperor's determination to reform, and proposed that if the emperor insisted on reform, as a
The ministers could only obey, and then put forward quite a few requirements in terms of specific implementation details. To sum up, they were to strive for all their own interests to the greatest extent and request that the implementation time of the New Deal be postponed. Zhang Zixing saw it secretly
Sneer, if you follow these suggestions to reform the system, what will be "reformed" is only the superficial shell, bypassing the core interests of the princes, and there will be no substantive changes at all. Moreover, the economic power, military and political power of the four parties are still firmly controlled by the princes.
We have it in our hands. If this is the case, what is the point of implementing the New Deal?
Zhang Zixing showed an indifferent expression on the surface: "Although the Fourth Minister's suggestion is somewhat different from what I think, it also has merits. The acting Prime Minister Jiang Shang is in charge of this restructuring. Although this person is over sixty years old, he possesses special skills and insights.
He is insightful and has made great contributions to me. When Jiang Shang returns to Chaoge after completing his inspection, I will call him to discuss the matter. How about inviting the four ministers to discuss it in detail?"
Due to the matter of Wei Ziqi, the four princes were eager for the emperor to postpone the matter, so they quickly agreed.
"E Qing, I heard that you are sharpening your troops in the south, and you also established a Tianji Battalion to specialize in ordnance manufacturing and fine craftsmanship?"
Zhang Zixing's casual question made E Chongyu break into a cold sweat. The first half of the sentence was just a reply. Tianji Camp is a secret organization that was established not long ago. It mainly imitates Dashang's Shenbing Workshop to develop advanced ordnance and train spies. He didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
When the emperor found out, his heart could not help but feel chilly.
E Chongyu's clothes were wet with sweat, and he quickly explained: "Your Majesty, due to the rebellion in the Northeast, some princes in the South seem to have a change of heart recently. Therefore, I have stepped up my training and made detailed arrangements to avoid Yuan Futong's rebellion."
Chonghou Hu originally didn't like E Chongyu. When he heard that E Chongyu was making a fuss about the rebellion in his territory, he couldn't help but became furious and his face turned red. If it weren't for the emperor's interference, he would almost have a fight with E Chongyu on the spot.
Get started.
Zhang Zixing showed joy: "Nan Bohou is really devoted to the country and deserves to be commended. It's just that Tian is the title of the king and I am the son of the emperor, so I can receive orders from Heaven. Therefore, there seems to be something wrong with the 'Tian' of Tianji camp. I give it to you."
The word "loyalty" reflects the loyalty and bravery of E Chongqing."
This saying also has another meaning: I am the emperor who is destined by destiny, and you are always just a minister. Don't think about this "heaven". The only way to go is "loyalty".
E Chongyu's clothes were wet with sweat and he quickly said: "I didn't think carefully about it. Zhongjiying is really a good name. Thank you for the name, Your Majesty!"
Zhang Zixing nodded casually and turned his attention to Jiang Huanchu: "Jiang Qing is the father of the queen and a relative of the country. In recent years, he has been commendable for his loyalty, especially in the affairs of the Eastern Qi Special Zone. He has given great support to Concubine Yue. People from Donglu have moved their residences from time to time.
If you join Qi, no one will know your losses. As long as the New Deal is implemented smoothly and Donglu has a deep foundation, which is not comparable to Dongqi, then the wealth will be several times greater."
Jiang Huanchu secretly smiled bitterly and did not dare to argue.
"Wen Huan has been practicing hard over the years and has made many great achievements, which will be of great use. I plan to confer him the title of Marquis of Zhongyi, and soon he will return to Donglu. Jiang Qing will be a double Marquis, which is also a good story.
"
Jiang Huanchu's eyes lit up and he quickly thanked him. The emperor said again: "Beibeihou Chongqing has always been loyal and has helped many people to relieve their worries. This successful suppression of the rebellion is all due to Chongqing. If he makes further contributions, then Bai Yanhuang
The Yue can be given to you forever, with the power to attack you. I hope you will live up to my love."
Chonghou Hu did not expect that the emperor would take him so seriously, so he was overjoyed to thank him, and glanced at E Chongyu demonstratively. He suddenly thought of Wei Ziqi's words in his heart, and his excitement cooled down a lot.
"Xibo Hou Ji Qing has the reputation of a saint. He is proficient in the art of innate deduction. His benevolence and righteousness are unparalleled. He can draw the ground as a prison. The people are all convinced of his virtue. Even the first emperor is full of praise. I heard that you have ninety-nine sons, among whom
The eldest son Boyikao and the second son Ji Fa are both outstanding men with great talents and strategies, which can be put to great use..."
Although Ji Chang was an old fox, he did not understand the true meaning of the emperor's praise, so he could only say a few words of humility. Zhang Zixing pretended to look at him for a while, then smiled and said: "Actually, Ji Qing is destined to have a hundred sons, which makes me very envious.
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Ji Chang was shocked. He had calculated the fate of the Hundred Sons many years ago, and he had spent a lot of effort on it. In recent years, the heavenly secrets had been chaotic, and it was even more difficult to calculate accurately. Unexpectedly, the emperor only looked at him a few times, and said it so easily.
come out.
The emperor then whispered like he was talking to himself, which made Ji Chang feel cold: "Lei Zhenzi... a good name..."
Three years ago, when Ji Chang passed by Yanshan, he picked up a baby. He immediately called him a son, which was a sign of a hundred children. The baby was taken away by a Taoist named Yun Zhongzi, a qigong master from Zhongnan Mountain, and named "Lei Zhen".
At that time, only San Yisheng was with him, and no one else knew about it. Unexpectedly, the emperor also knew about it.
In fact, Zhang Zixing remembered the story in the novel about Ji Chang collecting Lei Zhenzi on the way to Chaoge, but after careful surveillance along the way, he did not find such a thing, so he deliberately deceived him. From Ji Chang's unnatural look, he could see that
Lei Zhenzi's plot must have already happened.
What scares Ji Chang is, does the emperor rely on deduction and calculation skills? Or does he rely on good intelligence? Either way, it is terrifying. From this point of view, Wei Ziqi's matter is...
Zhang Zixing either praised or warned, which made the four princes feel uneasy. Fortunately, the emperor did not say any more, but encouraged the four people to disperse with a few words. The four princes returned to the posthouse with their own concerns. Tonight,
Some people are destined to have another sleepless night.
In the Xiaoyao Villa, Zhang Zixing was having a lively chat with Caiyun Boy. Caiyun Boy felt very guilty about the "accidental" poisoning of Xiaoyao's elder brother, and apologized repeatedly. Zhang Zixing acted like she had great trust in him and didn't mind at all.
This makes Caiyun boy even more heartbroken. Zhang Zixing intends to get Caiyun boy drunk like last time and try to find out the truth, but Caiyun boy seems to be quite cautious and does not dare to drink.
In desperation, Zhang Zixing had no choice but to ask insinuatingly: "Brother Yun, how long will you stay at the Chaoge Club this time? So that Brother Yu can fulfill his friendship as a landlord."
Caiyun boy thought for a while and replied: "My little brother has something important to deal with. It will take about five days. Once the matter is over, I can stay in Chaoge for a while and have a happy reunion with my eldest brother."
Five days? Caiyun Tongzi’s words allowed Zhang Zixing to finally determine the final date for launching this conspiracy—the Mu Xin Festival in four days!
Mu Xin is a strong woman in Chinese history who is comparable to Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty. She is the wife of Wu Ding, Emperor Gaozong of Shang Dynasty. Her original name is Fuhao. She is the earliest female politician and military strategist in our country. Strictly speaking, her name
It means "good", and "wife" is a kinship title.
The martial arts of the Shang Dynasty was at its peak in the era of Shang Gaozong Wu Ding. Wu Ding expanded the territory of the Shang Dynasty several times through a series of wars. The general who led troops for Wu Ding to conquer the east and west was his queen Fu Hao. Fu Hao could not only lead troops
He fought in wars, and was also the main priest of the country. He was often ordered to preside over various rituals such as offering sacrifices to heaven, ancestors, and divine springs. He also served as a divination official and had his own separate fief. He was respectfully called "Muxin" by later generations.
In order to commemorate this great woman, the Dashang royal family holds the Mu Xin Festival every year. The main clan members and ministers will go to the altar with the emperor to make sacrifices. Four days later will be the Mu Xin Festival Day, but I don’t know that the other party is doing it at the altar.
Or should we launch an attack at the subsequent banquet? In any case, there is still time to plan now, and we cannot fight an unprepared battle.
Zhang Zixing asked a few questions, but got no results. He also persuaded Caiyun to drink. Although Caiyun wanted to drink, he was afraid of causing trouble and refused. Zhang Zixing said disapprovingly: "Brother Yun is too stubborn. You are so stubborn."
The important thing won't be completed tomorrow, so why should you be so careful? Your Majesty is really willing to let you alone to complete such an important task."
Caiyun boy smiled bitterly and told how he was "sent" out of the palace by the empress Nuwa and was not allowed to return. Zhang Zixing wondered whether Nuwa had calculated the variables of this Xiaoyao Sanren. After questioning for a while, he learned that Nuwa did not seem to mention this.
On the other hand, I felt relieved just now. Zhang Zixing was still a little apologetic towards Yun Fan, but apologies are apologies, and the abduction must continue.
Zhang Zixing said "enthusiastically": "Brother Yun, do you have any help? Do you want to help me? Although I am not good at being a brother, I have practiced for more than a thousand years and barely have the power of a true immortal. I am willing to help brother Yun."
"Thank you for your kindness, brother. I already have a few helpers. Although they are not as strong as my brother, they are still somewhat powerful. Besides, the empress also gave me two magic weapons, which are more than enough to protect myself."
From these words, Zhang Zixing immediately judged that Caiyun Boy was not alone this time, but had at least two accomplices, whose strength was on par with that of a true immortal, and one of them must be proficient in poison. Caiyun Boy was assigned by Nuwa, and this seemed to be the plan
The mastermind, he also has two treasures with him.
"Since that's the case, brother, I can rest assured," Zhang Zixing patted Yun Fan on the shoulder, "Brother Yun must be cautious when it comes to the magic weapon given by the empress. You must know that people's hearts are unpredictable. Don't reveal it unless it is absolutely necessary, so as not to increase the danger."
Caiyun Tongzi nodded gratefully, secretly thinking that this brother was indeed a good person, and his trust and affection for Zhang Zixing had greatly increased. Little did he know that Brother Xiaoyao was actually a human trafficker who specialized in kidnapping Little Shota.