The Red Chamber: The Rise of the Shuzi

Chapter 142 Embracing Orthodoxy
Jia Jing knew what Emperor Hongde meant, and also understood what the regret of the Supreme Emperor Yang Bing was.

But at this time, these things are not suitable for him to say.

Therefore, Jia Jing just looked at Emperor Hongde quietly, and listened to Emperor Hongde's continuation.

Just be a quiet listener.

"What happened back then has always been an unresolved knot in the mind of the Supreme Emperor!
The Crown Prince, whom the Supreme Emperor has worked so hard to train for decades, was sent away by himself with a glass of poisoned wine. After the anger of the rebellion faded away, all that remained in the Supreme Emperor's heart was regret……

The Supreme Emperor still can't forgive himself for sending his elder brother away with his own hands when he was in a rage!
Especially in the past two years, as the Taishanghuang's health deteriorated, he gradually looked down on the power of life and death, and the father-son relationship with his elder brother came to his heart again.

In this way, I feel even more regretful about my refusal to abdicate and delegate power back then...

However, because he was not brought up by the Supreme Emperor, the Supreme Emperor selectively forgot how many brothers, nephews and nephews the eldest brother killed in that dark night..."

Emperor Hongde's voice was calm, as if he was talking about a stranger, not his biological father.

After hearing Emperor Hongde's words, Jia Jing couldn't help asking: "Hearing what His Majesty said, could it be that the Supreme Emperor has a new idea recently?"

"Recently?" Emperor Hongde laughed at himself, "It's not that the Supreme Emperor has thought of it recently!"

As he said that, Emperor Hongde smiled at Jia Jing, "I would like to thank you for this matter, it is precisely because you were assassinated on the way to Tiekan Temple that I made up my mind to thoroughly investigate this matter!
But when I finally found out, I found that many clues pointed to the residence of Prince Zhongshun!

After all, it is brotherly love!
They had always been in contact with each other, and the fifteen Hongyi cannons and four bed crossbows all came from the warehouse of the Ministry of Industry!

And in order to transport these cannons and bed crossbows out of the city, Prince Zhongshun even used the pretext of going to the people's market in the palace to buy small actors, and helped the group of rebels transport the cannons out of Shenjing!

I originally wanted to report to the Supreme Emperor, and then send Prince Zhongshun to the Clan Mansion to take him into custody, but the Supreme Emperor vetoed the matter, saying that it was all a misunderstanding, and that he asked me to treat my nephew kindly..."

In the end, Emperor Hongde was already out of anger, and even subconsciously used "zhen" instead of the previous "I" when speaking.

Hearing this, Jia Jing also frowned, "Your Majesty, what you mean is that the Supreme Emperor has always known the whereabouts of the remnants of the abolished prince, and this time he also knows that they mobilized the Hongyi Cannon out of the city to deal with me? Kechen always Loyal to the country, why did the Supreme Emperor do this?"

"The Emperor Taishang must have known about their mobilization of the Hongyi Cannon, but I'm not sure about its use!" Emperor Hongde said quite objectively.

Then, Emperor Hongde suddenly revealed a shocking secret!
"In the hidden place of the Dragon Head Palace, the Supreme Emperor has always hidden a decree for passing the throne left behind! But the one who succeeds me is not me, but Prince Zhongshun!"

As soon as these words came out, Jia Jing was immediately stunned.

But Emperor Hongde didn't want to finish the calculation, and continued with the idea of ​​not being surprised and dying, "Yesterday, my eyeliner in Longshou Palace told me that the imperial decree is gone!
It also happened to be yesterday that the Supreme Emperor ordered Dai Quan to go to Zhongshun Palace! "

The news one after another was thrown on Jia Jing's head by Emperor Hongde in such a rambunctious manner.

The imperial decree to Prince Zhongshun disappeared yesterday, but Dai Quan, who was next to the Supreme Emperor, went to the Zhongshun Palace on the orders of the Supreme Emperor...

The meaning it represented made Jia Jing shudder.

Jia Jing asked: "Your Majesty is diligent in government, loves the people, and works hard to govern. You can be called a benevolent and wise lord. Why does the Supreme Emperor want to act like this?"

"I guess, one is because of the guilt and regret for the eldest brother," Emperor Hongde sighed, "The other, maybe it's because no prince has been born under me so far!"

Hearing this, Jia Jing comforted her and said: "Your Majesty is only in his thirties this year, and it is the time when he is in the prime of life. Besides, there are three princesses at his knees, and the prince must not be far away."

Afterwards, Jia Jing said firmly to Emperor Hongde: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, you are a benevolent king who is deeply loved by all officials. If the Supreme Emperor insists on going his own way, I will try my best to protect Your Majesty's orthodoxy!

Prince Zhongshun cannot be an emperor!
The Great Zhou Empire cannot be chaotic! "

A decisive tone sounded in the study.

Hearing Jia Jing's words, Emperor Hongde knew that he had come here today and his ultimate goal had been achieved. Immediately, besides being deeply moved, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but smile a little more:
"Jia Jing, you really didn't disappoint me!
I also hereby promise you that as long as you and your descendants do not collude with the enemy and rebel, I and my descendants will surely protect your family and descendants to be prosperous forever!

If I violate this statement, I will be enraged by both humans and gods, and abandoned by my ancestors! "

For an emperor, it is extremely serious to use the self-proclaimed "Zhen" to make an oath that both people and gods are angry with and that their ancestors have abandoned.

Moreover, Emperor Hongde was able to make such a promise, which greatly exceeded Jia Jing's expectations.

Therefore, Jia Jing was naturally very "moved", and even bowed to thank him and said: "The king treats the minister like a brother, and the minister treats the king like a heart! Now the minister is just doing a little bit of duty, but your majesty treats me so kindly." ..."

Maybe he understood the words of Jia Jing's brothers and ministers, or maybe he didn't care. I owe you!"

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Saibei.

It's another cold winter full of snow.

This winter, the ordinary people of the Tatar tribes had a particularly hard time.

In previous years, they could rely on powerful cavalry to harass the border of Dazhou from time to time and snatch some supplies to subsidize their living.

But this year, not only was their own army defeated, but even Wuliangha Sanwei, who surrendered last year, was regained by Dazhou. To sum it up in one sentence:

I lost my wife and lost my army!
At the beginning of the year, the food and grass levied from many Tatar civilians because of the dispatch of troops for the Great Zhou Dynasty became the most direct trigger for the current situation of the Tatar civilians being hungry.

Seeing that under the leadership of his own family, the Tatar tribes gradually transitioned from a situation of no worries about food and clothing to a situation of starvation, Mo Lun felt mixed feelings.

The repeated setbacks, coupled with the miserable situation of the people under his rule now, made this young Khan of Mengyuan grow up and mature in an instant...

……

"I'm not a good leader! I'm not even a competent khan!"

In the golden tent, Morun said so.

Hearing what Mo Lun said, there was silence in the tent. All the leaders of their respective tribes sat there expressionless, watching their noses, noses, noses, and mouths, without saying a word.

Beside Morun, the Tatar Taishi Maolihai also watched him quietly, waiting for his next words.

"I want to send an envoy to Dazhou, and I will submit to you!"

As soon as Mo Lun's words came out, there was an uproar in the golden tent...

(End of this chapter)