The Imperial Uncle also felt that the Emperor was right and that it was a little too much to continue this nonsense. He immediately kowtowed to Di Xin and turned around to leave the hall.
"After Imperial Uncle's business is done, he really changed sides faster than flipping a book. Men, check if Imperial Uncle accepted any bribes from Jiang Ziya, and also check if Marquis of the West.”Di Xin helplessly lay on the wooden bed and ordered the attendants to continue massaging his back. Jiang the Second had already lived here for 3 - 4 days. Even though it was cold, he still gave out a bad smell. No matter what, nobody cleaned the prison.
However, the people from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau were even worse off. They were all locked in a corner of the prison by the people from the Bureau of Ordinances. If they dared to take a step out, they would go up and punch and kick them."Fengchang, do you think we can get out alive?”Someone said," Second Brother Jiang patted his clothes and said," I think I can go out, but I might not be able to enjoy the glory and wealth of the past.”
"That doesn't matter. As long as you're alive, you have a chance to turn things around.”The middle-aged man beside him said very optimistically. Second Brother Jiang naturally echoed. When they talked, Duke Deng Jiugong also arrived at the court and walked towards the prison. Hearing the footsteps, Second Elder Jiang also walked towards the prison gate, saying,"General Deng, you're finally back. What did His Majesty order you to do?”Second Brother Jiang said in despair.
"Young Master Jiang is saved, but the credit goes to Imperial Uncle and Marquis of the West.”Deng Jiugong said with a sigh. In his eyes, it would be best if all of them were exempted. This time, the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor was unlucky. Second Elder Jiang scratched his head." Could it be that His Majesty ordered the execution of all the officials of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau and demoted us to civilians?”He spoke very softly to avoid being heard by the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor.
"Young Master Jiang is truly a divine schemer.”Deng Jiugong said in surprise. He didn't expect Second Brother Jiang to be so accurate. Deng Jiugong handed the edict to Second Brother Jiang and ordered the jailer to open the cell door. Second Brother Jiang staggered out of the cell and said,""I didn't expect that I, Jiang, would also be imprisoned. How interesting.”Second Brother Jiang muttered to himself.
After all, he was already a commoner. He didn't even have time to change his clothes as he walked towards the mansion of Second Elder Jiang. Unexpectedly, Ji Chang, the Marquis of the West, was already waiting for Second Elder Jiang outside the court."Marquis of the West has been waiting for a long time. I didn't expect to return to my original position in a month's time.”Second Brother Jiang sighed. Although he was only 16 years old, he sighed.
"Come on, you're so young and have plenty of opportunities. With Young Master Jiang's drive, I think you'll be appointed soon.”Marquis of the West said indifferently. Second Brother Jiang waved his hand and walked towards the manor."Marquis of the West, do you think this Di Xin Dynasty still has a future?”Ji Chang looked puzzled." Heroes cherish each other. Where can we not settle down?"”His words sounded like he was bragging.
Ever since he was removed from all his official positions, Second Brother Jiang had become a laid-back person. He spent every day in the backyard studying weapon-making. He would study the strategy when he was free! Marquis of the West, Ji Chang, took good care of Second Brother Jiang. In addition, Second Brother Jiang was a man of few words most of the time, so he didn't make any cliques or enemies in the royal court.
The Three Sovereigns Priest was almost there. Second Lord Jiang was studying his weapon when he sensed someone approaching with his divine sense. He turned around and was stunned! Di Xin, dressed in plain clothes and light fur coat, came behind him."Greetings, Your Majesty!" "You're welcome! You are a beauty, how could I not know? Ever since I took the throne, I have been diligent and diligent in government. I originally wanted to reform the old and reform the new, using only talent. However, I have touched too many interests and created hatred. I can't say that I am working for the country and the people. This is my duty. For so many generations, Great Shang has wanted to abolish the hereditary system, disintegrate the old aristocrats, take back the aristocrats 'territory, abolish the aristocrats' privileges, and let them fundamentally lose the capital to provoke. After they go overboard, they will be able to bear the aristocrats' counterattack. These are the reasons why the previous emperors wanted to do it but did not do it. I don't want to wait any longer. This time I want to sacrifice to the Three Emperors, borrow the mouth of ancient sages, seal the mouth of all officials, Jiang Aiqing is willing to go with me?”
Jiang Lao Er said frankly," Since Your Majesty swept the four seas, the vassals have been plotting non-stop. There are dangers in front of Gong. I believe that there must be people plotting rebellion in the southern barbarians. Moreover, when we return to Zhaoge, we can send more troops to ambush them at the closest place to the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor. There must be remnants of Nanman lying in ambush here!"
He thought for a moment before continuing," The shape of a corner can be used to throw boulders from high places to attack the five carriages. The Three Emperors Sacrifice will take a long time, which is beneficial for the remaining vassals to be fully prepared. Therefore, we should set up an ambush not far from the Three Emperors Sacrifice."
It was already mid-summer. After two months, the weather had temporarily become hot, but it was not considered hot. However, the interior of Di Xin's carriage was well-vented on all sides. There were also female attendants fanning themselves, so it was quite comfortable. On the way back from Handan to the Three Emperors, Jiang the Second was lying lazily in the carriage. They were only three miles away from the ambush of the remaining vassals. As nothing major happened along the way, the soldiers were also relatively lazy.
As the carriage moved further and further away from Handan, they soon arrived at a corner of Mount Meng. The giant rocks on the mausoleum were getting closer and closer, but no one noticed anything strange about the giant rocks. On the other hand, Second Brother Jiang carefully observed the terrain along the way. The few boulders that popped up from Mount Meng's mausoleum surprised Second Brother Jiang as well. He thought that it was because of the terrain. However, after thinking about it carefully, he had never seen such boulders when he passed by many hills. If he fell down, it would be quite dangerous. It was the perfect place for an ambush. The two mountains were so high that when the pursuers climbed up the rocks, the remnants of the southern barbarians would have long fled.
"Falling down is quite dangerous?" Second Brother Jiang thought to himself. Suddenly understanding, Second Brother Jiang's expression changed drastically. He immediately stood up. His imperial uncle was also shocked. Second Brother Jiang ran off the carriage without even putting on his shoes."Your Majesty, be careful of an ambush! This place is a place for an ambush. If the remnants of the southern barbarians want to besiege Your Majesty, they will definitely set up an ambush here!”Second Brother Jiang suddenly shouted. King Xin looked at Second Brother Jiang in confusion. Right at this moment, his voice alerted the soldiers on both sides of the river. More than ten huge rocks instantly flew down from the mountain. Then came the rain of arrows. Seeing that the Emperor was indifferent, Second Brother Jiang couldn't care less and immediately pulled Di Xin out of the carriage. Three stones flew down and dust flew everywhere. Di Xin wasn't afraid. How much could a mere boulder do? In the past, when you traveled thousands of miles with gold and iron horses, you expanded your territory, conquered the south and the north, and gathered Yinshang from its splintered state. You were still worried about the ambush of a few dozen people. You underestimated me!
Deng Jiugong reacted the fastest and immediately divided the soldiers into two groups. One group protected the carriage while the other group immediately went up the mountain. Another rain of boulders, weighing hundreds of pounds, was thrown down from the mountain. The target was obvious, and it was Di Xin's carriage. With a loud bang and a miserable cry, a big hole appeared in the carriage.
The two guards were hit by the huge rock and died on the spot. Fortunately, King Xin had been pulled out of the car by Second Brother Jiang. At this time, King Xin was only in his fifties and his body was still very beautiful. It was much easier for Second Brother Jiang to move. Di Xin sat at the side of the carriage and stretched out his hand. He then slapped out his palm and a huge rock fell down, turning into ashes.
As dust was flying everywhere, no one knew if Di Xin was dead or alive. The remaining Nanman who was the leader actually came down alone to check on him. Naturally, he was easily captured. Deng Jiugong led his soldiers and climbed up the hill, following the trail left by the falling rocks. He had thought that Deng Jiugong would not be able to find him with the rocks, grass, and trees as cover, but he had worried too much. Deng Jiugong had quickly found the remnants of the dukedom. He had fought while retreating, and had led Deng Jiugong into the Hallucinatory Formation by mistake. He no longer made any marks and just watched quietly. In the end, this group of vassals escaped!
About an hour later, the army finally got on the straight road. Di Xin looked calm as he immediately placed the carriage in the middle of the straight road. Emperor Xin was very intelligent and sensitive. His talent was extraordinary. He had the power to drag nine oxen upside down. He had the power to support the beam and change the pillar. He was deeply favored by his father Emperor B. Because he was well-informed, quick-witted, tall and strong. He had once personally conquered Dongyi and expanded his territory to the southeast of our country, developing the Yangtze River basin. At the end of the Shang Dynasty, it had two main enemies: Zhou Country and Dongyi in the west. This was also the reason why Second Brother Jiang was so talented but Emperor Xin couldn't use him. After all, he was from Dongyi's Lu Kingdom! It was not easy to clean up after sitting too big. Second Jiang was born in the royal family of the Lu Kingdom. There were also a few times when he wanted to stay and put him in an important position, but in the end, he was worried that raising a tiger would bring disaster and abandoned him. After all, he was his greatest opponent.
"Minister Jiang is really my lucky star. I will definitely reward her greatly after I return to Zhaoge. If it weren't for her, I would have died.”Di Xin said calmly. "Before coming here, how could Minister Jiang be sure that there would be an ambush soon after leaving the Three Emperors Sacrifice?”
"Your Majesty has conquered the barbarians in the south, the barbarians in the north, the barbarians in the east, and the barbarians in the west. His territory has expanded countless times since he took the throne. He has killed decisively and destroyed countless marquises. There must be survivors of these evil people. Now that the Three Emperors are worshiping him, his enemies will definitely move when they hear the news. However, the might of the heavens is vast. If they are not prepared enough, they will definitely be wiped out. When they hear that the emperor is following them in the west, they will definitely not be able to prepare in advance. Only on the way back will they have enough time to perfect the situation. They will also set up an ambush on the road they must pass. The best place to set up an ambush was in the shape of a corner. This terrain was easy to escape. When the pursuers exhausted the strength of moving mountains to reach the top of the mountain, the remnants of the Nanman had already fled far away! There is no way to set up an ambush on a flat road, so I guessed that it must be here!”"My dear minister, you're really a heavenly being! I will definitely reward you handsomely when I return to the palace!" "No need, this is my duty!”"I promote benefits and eliminate disadvantages. I only use talent. If I can't reward and love you, how can I trust the world?”
Second Elder Jiang immediately knelt down." Your Majesty is blessed. The sacrifice to the Three Emperors must have touched the heavens. That's why Your Majesty is so blessed that he was spared from disaster."”"Yes, Minister Jiang is right. General Deng, have you investigated the background of the person you captured?”After praising Second Brother Jiang, Emperor Xin turned to Deng Jiugong.
"This person doesn't say anything. This subject doesn't know what to do?”Deng Jiugong said helplessly. At the same time, he waved at the soldiers behind him, asking them to bring Kui Xiang forward. When Kui Xiang saw that King Xin was safe and sound, he only sighed on the surface."What do you think, dear ministers?" Di Xin suddenly said, looking at Kui Xiang with an unfriendly expression. The Marquis of the West, Ji Chang, was the first to step out of the formation." Your Majesty, those boulders are so heavy. Could it be done by one person? I think there must be accomplices."”
Di Xin pondered for a moment." Marquis of the West is right. I think so, but I don't know how to make him say that he is an accomplice.”There was a hint of curiosity in his tone." There are many criminal laws in the world. From slaves to doctors, only criminal law can make people confess clearly.”Marquis of the West Ji Chang said. This was obviously provoking the hatred between the dukes and Di Xin, causing trouble for himself. "What do you think, dear ministers?" Di Xin asked.
"We agree. Marquis of the West is right. We can use torture to force this person to confess.”Bi Gan and Fei Lian stepped forward at the same time. Second Brother Jiang wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it. After all, the four of them were echoing each other, and he couldn't interrupt them. He could only watch from the side."Marquis E, stab his limbs with arrows and cut his flesh until he speaks the truth.”Di Xin looked at Kui Xiang and said angrily. Kui Xiang was not afraid of Di Xin at all, and Chaoge had already branded his forehead. However, he still trembled when he heard what Di Xin said.
Second Brother Jiang could only cover his face and retreat. This was indeed a little cruel to him. Marquis E immediately ordered people to press Kui Xiang to the ground and the arrow in his hand suddenly pierced towards Kui Xiang's palm. As the arrow pierced towards Kui Xiang's palm, his entire body twitched violently. Cold sweat flowed down his forehead. Perhaps because he had clenched his teeth too tightly, traces of blood actually seeped out from the corner of his mouth."Whether you want to say it or not, you should think about it carefully.”E Hou asked with a cold gaze. At any moment, he took out an arrow from the hand of a soldier beside him.
Kui Xiang's face was gloomy. He looked at E Hou with some disdain." Dog thief, can you give me a quick death?”Kui Xiang, who was pressed to the ground, suddenly said loudly. The two of them were originally in front of Di Xin. How could E Hou not be angry when he heard Kui Xiang insulting him like this? Then, he snatched two arrows from the soldiers beside him. E Hou gripped the three arrows tightly and quickly stabbed at Kui Xiang's ankle and palm." I'm asking you if you're going to confess or not!”As he spoke, E Hou took out the iron saber that was strapped to his waist.
Due to the pain, Kui Xiang's voice trembled as he spoke. He just stared at E Hou without any fear. E Hou was a boorish man to begin with. The iron knife quickly gouged out Kui Xiang's eyes, which rolled down like blood balls."What's there to fear about life and death?" Kui Xiang shouted with some struggle. He could not see his original appearance at all. His entire body was covered in blood, and his clothes were in tatters.
Kui Xiang heard their discussion and knew that there were already flaws in the matter. He was tortured by them because he wanted to know more information. He might as well die to show his will. As he thought about this, he suddenly pulled out the arrow from his right palm and stabbed it towards his chest when the soldiers were not paying attention. E Hou wanted to stop it, but it was too late. Blood kept flowing out of Kui Xiang's mouth, and his aura became weaker and weaker." Your Majesty, this boor has already been executed. How can we question him?”E Hou immediately knelt on the ground and said.
Di Xin waved his hand." He's just a boor. His death is not worth regretting."”Di Xin said confidently. Second Elder Jiang, who was in the queue, thought that this was just a small matter. In the end, when he was searched, he found that the mastermind was actually Zang Zifang. Suddenly, Zang Zifang's news appeared. Second Elder Jiang was also a little surprised."Your Majesty, this person must be from the Southern Barbarians. Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a strong warrior working for him. As long as we send people to investigate the few countries that the Southern Barbarians have pacified, we will naturally be able to find him.”Marquis of the West Ji Chang said confidently.
Di Xin nodded." Marquis of the West is right. I wonder who can do this?”As he spoke, Di Xin looked around. Deng Jiugong wanted to stand up for him, but he was stopped by Marquis of the West. Second Elder Jiang stepped forward first." Your Majesty, I'm willing to investigate the murderer and arrest him.”Second Brother Jiang said slowly. All he wanted was to get away from Chaoge, and it wouldn't be a problem even if he left for seventeen or eighteen years. When he reached the South, he would be able to do whatever he wanted!
"Minister Jiang is still young. Can she really solve this matter?”"The remnants of the Southern Barbarians are nothing to be afraid of, Your Majesty," Di Xin said doubtfully.”Second Brother Jiang said confidently. Di Xin clapped his hands and laughed." Minister Jiang, you are indeed young and promising. However, your strength alone is limited. I have specially ordered Lord E to go with you.”Second Brother Jiang and Marquis E had never interacted with each other. If Marquis E was just and impartially enforcing the law, wouldn't it ruin the great event? Before Second Brother Jiang could say anything, Marquis E stepped forward first."This subject is willing to follow Jiang Fengchang to arrest the murderer.”E Hou said seriously.
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