The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 52 Shi Hu Wants to Kill Shi Xuan's Sons Zhang Jackal Persuades Prince Shi Shi
Zhao Guoye City
In the southeast corner outside the city, there is a temple called: Dongming Temple.Because Shi Tao was killed, he was sealed up.Later, the Taoist priest Farao traveled here and changed it to a Taoist temple.

In a remote corner of the temple, there is a courtyard with two entrances.It was winter at this time, and there were only a few jackdaws staying on the branches. The garden was full of fallen leaves and no one cleaned it. secluded place.

"Gululu." At this time, there was a sound of water from the inner room, only passing through the outer room and the corridor, and a door was pushed open. There is no movement inside.The floor of the house is covered with mats, and next to it is a desk with a bronze mirror on it, as well as tight hairpins and silver hairpins. At first glance, this is a woman's boudoir.

Behind the screen, there was a bed spread out on a mat, and the copper kettle on the stove outside was still boiling and making noise.A woman was falling asleep on the bed.A woman outside was packing her things when a man came in and asked in a low voice, "Is the princess all right?"

The woman didn't raise her head, but said angrily: "You guys are really serious, the attack is not serious, the princess just doesn't want to live alone, how can she be so cruel."

The man also felt quite helpless, and said: "The incident happened suddenly, and Ran Min had no choice but to do so, otherwise there would be no complaints from you at this time."

"Okay, I'm fine. Daoist Farao has seen it, and there is no serious health problem, but..." the man sighed and said, "Physical illnesses are easy to cure, but mental illnesses are difficult to cure. If you wake up, you will know that your parents, brothers and sisters are all sick." No, it's not good to think about living alone, it's better to sleep and not wake up."

At this time, there was some noise outside the courtyard gate, and a follower came up and whispered something to the man, and the man turned around and told the woman, "Take care of me, if you wake up, report immediately."

"Yes." The woman only replied crisply, and watched the two go out.

"Oh, this city of Ye is not peaceful." The woman entered the room feeling lost, and turned around to close the door.

"Squeak." The door hinge made a sound and closed slowly.

The woman was about to turn around, when a faint voice came from behind, "Don't move, I'll ask you a question and you answer it." A hairpin was pressed against her waist behind her, and there were bursts of rapid breathing. It's because the body hasn't fully recovered, it's just holding on.

"Where is this? How long have I been asleep?" The hairpin in her hand pressed closer to her waist.

The woman replied: "Princess Shi Yun, this place is no longer in Yecheng. Since you left the execution ground, you have been in a coma for three days."

"How are my father, brother, and younger brother?" Seeing that the woman was alone and harmless, Shi Yun hurriedly asked.

"Reporting to the princess..." A familiar voice came from the depths of the room.The princess only turned her head to see the man, who was the maid beside her.The hairpin in his hand fell off with a crisp sound.

The man stepped forward, knelt down, held the princess's hand and said: "Princess, please don't do such reckless things again, you will only make the people who care about you sad."

At this time, Shi Xi had just recovered from a serious illness and was exhausted, so he finally sat down.After a long time, he said slowly: "Xiao Qiu, I know without asking, my father has always hated someone coveting his throne, so what if it's the parents and children?" At this moment, a teardrop rolled down his face, "In this troubled world, I have no attachment. "As he spoke, he glanced at the hairpin on the ground from the corner of his eye, but it meant decisiveness.

"Crack." Xiao Qiu, Shi Yun's maidservant, got up instantly, kicked off the hairpin, supported her, and said in a soft but firm voice, "Princess, you want to live, not for others but for yourself. "

Ten months ago, on the Tongjue stage, in the main hall, Shi Hu was on the throne with a serious expression, which made people shudder.

A few days ago, Shi Xuan, the leader of the bandit, had been beheaded by Shi Hu's order, all the guards of the East Palace "Gao Li" had been banished to Liangzhou, and all the eunuchs serving the East Palace had been slaughtered.At this time, only Shi Xuan's wife and children have not been dealt with.

Under the hall, Rong Zhao General Zhang Jackal said: "Shi Xuan slaughtered his brothers, coveted the artifact, and intends to rebel. His wife, concubine and other sons will not be allowed to stay."

Hearing this, Sikong Li Nongjin said: "General Zhang killed too much, fearing to hurt the vitality of the country. Don't you know that the 'big monk' Fotucheng said before: 'Xuan and Tao are the sons of His Majesty, and now Tao kills Xuan. It is a serious disaster. If your majesty forgives you, your blessings will last forever.' Now that your majesty has lost two sons, if you lose your grandchildren again, it will mean that your majesty's heir will wither."

Zhang Jackal bowed to Shi Hu, glared sideways at Li Nong, and said further: "Your Majesty, the so-called cutting grass and roots, if you can't get rid of Shi Tao and Shi Xuan's poison, I fear that the successors will be trapped like this, Shi Shi The country is in danger."

Shi Hu sat on the throne without saying a word, but his voice became louder and louder.It's no wonder that since last year, Shihu has been struggling with weight, and even hunting on horseback, which was his favorite activity before, has been changed to hunting in hunting vehicles.Since the beginning of autumn, the body has become more and more heavy, and everyone who has visited Zhao's famous doctors may not be well.

Shi Hu thought of Fotucheng, the 'Great Monk' who had always been respected.It was rumored that Buddha Tucheng had the ability to know the past and the present, and to predict the future. Shihu asked him based on his life span: "Is it possible to get three years?" A hundred days, a month?" Fotucheng was speechless.

Seeing that Shi Hu was in a daze, Zhang Xie boldly said: "Your Majesty, I ask you to kill Shi Xuan's sons, so as to avoid future troubles."

"Your Majesty, I beg you, please leave me a piece of blood. My two sons killed each other, and now I want to kill their children. Your Majesty..." Everyone turned their heads and looked outside the hall. Tao and Shi Xuan's mother, Queen Du, no, is Du Shuren now.

I saw Du Shuren with disheveled hair and bare feet, crawling on the floor, he had long since lost the dignity of a queen, only a plain skirt made of rough linen, which was even worse than the maidservant next to him.

Hearing this, Zhang Jack got up and scolded: "This snake and scorpion is a vicious woman who only bears evil sons. Your Majesty spares you, but you still dare to roar. Someone, come and pull her down for me."

Du Shuren's face was full of tears and said: "Your Majesty, please do me a favor. One of my children, Shi Tao, has been killed by Shi Xuan, and the other has been executed by you. Now I only have my grandson to rely on. You are counting on us." For the sake of love for many years, let's spare the grandson."

Zhang Jack was furious and called out, "Where is Yang Huan?"

The servant Yang Huan hurriedly entered from the outside of the hall, lay down on the floor and apologized: "Old slave, if you don't do enough to guard, let Du Shu escape, this old slave deserves death."

I saw Yang Huan standing up and pulling hard, intending to get Du Shuren out of the palace.Unexpectedly, Du Shuren was determined to seek death, Yang Huan couldn't hold her for a moment, Zhang Jack wanted to stand up and kick her away.

At this time, Ran Min, who was standing by the side, broke the embarrassing situation at this time, and said to Shi Hu: "Even though Queen Du was abolished in the palace, she is no different from ordinary people. Send Du Shuren."

At this time, Shi Hu was also thinking about affection, and nodded slightly to Ran Min in agreement.

Ran Min just stood in the hall, turned around and saluted Du Shuren, "Master Du, don't embarrass Your Majesty, the lives of your entire family depend on you."

Du Shuren, upon hearing this, did not struggle, got up slowly, thanked Ran Min, and followed Yang Huan out of the palace gate.

At this time, Zhang Jack was annoyed by what Ran Min said just now, and he only said: "Your Majesty, when you cut the grass, you must get rid of the roots. This Shi Xuan's wife and children cannot be kept. I ask Ran Min to supervise and cut it."

Ran Min was a bit surprised when he heard this, he only said to Shi Hu: "Grandson has always been familiar with military affairs, but has no experience in beheading, grandson, please Your Majesty choose someone else."

Zhang Jack pretended to be flattering and said, "Your Majesty, although Ran Min is a foster grandson, his heart to serve the country of Zhao is stronger than that of His Majesty's own sons, so there is nothing wrong with asking him to execute him in prison. A few years ago, he refused Shi Xuan's proposal to marry his daughter." Please, as the whole country knows, it will not be favoritism, Your Majesty."

Shi Hu leaned on the table and said to Ran Min: "Grandpa, I have always valued you, so don't let Gu down."

"Your Majesty, grandson..." Ran Min still wanted to decline.

"General Shi, don't you want to share your worries with His Majesty, or..." Zhang Jack approached and said, "Is there another plan?"

At this time Sikong and Li Nong hurriedly knelt down and said, "Ran Min will surely live up to His Majesty's trust."

Ran Min only bowed and said, "Grandson obeys."

At this time, there was a heavy panting sound from above the throne, and he said with a little effort: "I'm a little tired now, please step back."

The three stood up and replied: "Yes." They wanted to bow and exit the hall.

Shi Hu said to himself, "Zhang Jackal stay here."

Li Nong and Ran Min only glanced at each other, puzzled, but their fate was beyond their control, so they just went out.

After leaving the hall, Ran Min and Li Nong walked side by side in the corridor.Ran Min asked Li Nong, "Li Sikong, it's so strange that Your Majesty is so close to Zhang Jack?"

"You have been in the military camp for a long time, and the government didn't pay attention to it. No wonder." Li Nong leaned forward and whispered to Ran Min.

Ran Min was shocked: "There are more than [-] descendants of the emperor's grandfather, why did he choose him?"

"I also learned from Taiwei Zhang Ju a few days ago that His Majesty's determination to stand in the world has been determined. Now that His Majesty is suffering from serious illness, others can't persuade him."

Ran Min stopped, grabbed Li Nong, and said: "Among your Majesty's sons, Shi Bin or Shi Zhi, which one is not stronger than Shi Shi, the mother is strong and the son is weaker, this is dangerous. I, Zhao Guo, will die."

Li Nong quickly motioned for him to speak in a low voice. "Your Majesty has always suffered from the fact that all the sons have the intention of murder when they grow up. Zhang Jack has recognized His Majesty's fear, and now no one can persuade him."

"Go, go quickly." Yang Huan's scolding voice came from a distance, "Du Shuren, don't embarrass me."

Li Nong and Ran Min heard the sound and left, only to see Yang Huan dragging Du Shuren out of the palace with a very disrespectful demeanor.

Seeing this, Ran Min was furious: "Bold servant girl, although Empress Du was abolished, she is Shi Hu's old friend after all, how can you allow you to be cheap."

Seeing this, Yang Huan hurriedly kowtowed on the ground to apologize.Seeing this, Ran Min carefully helped Du Shuren get up.Du Shuren was not very grateful, and couldn't stop the tears streaming down in an instant.

Ran Min said apologetically, "Empress Du, Ran Min has no choice but to obey the imperial grandfather's orders."

Hearing this, Du Shuren just couldn't stop crying, took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and gently wiped away his tears.In just a moment, the plain silk embroidered handkerchief and the wintersweet embroidered on it looked very familiar.

Ran Min hurriedly asked: "Who is this person?"

Du Shuren said softly: "It's my granddaughter, Shi Yun embroidered."

Ran Min was only silent for a moment, his eyes turned to Li Nong, and Li Nong understood, and hurriedly said to Yang Huan: "Servant Yang, now Du Shu is handed over to Ran Min, how about we go back home?"

"This?" Yang Huan was still worried.

"Servant Yang, if there is any problem, I will take care of it myself." Ran Min got up and replied.

Yang Huan only looked at Du Shuren and Ran Min for a long time, but couldn't stand Li Nong's push from the sidelines, and said: "In that case, the old slave will leave."

Looking at the figures of Li Nong and Yang Huan going away, Ran Min whispered to Du Shuren: "Empress Du, my nephew is so insignificant, I can't save Shi Xuan's sons, I can only..."

Empress Du's face brightened a little, and she quickly held his hand tightly and said, "It's good if there is a daughter left, and there's only so much I can do as a mother."

Ran Min only held her hand and said, "Since that's the case, my nephew is willing to give it a try."

After speaking, he whispered a few words beside him, and then exited the palace.

At this time, only Zhang Jackal was serving Shihu in the hall.

Shihu's drowsy body suddenly sat up straight, and said: "I want to wash my stomach and intestines with plant ash from three dendrobiums, but I specialize in giving birth to evil sons, and I will kill Lao Tzu when I am over 20 years old. Shi Sui is like this, Shi Hu So is Xuan."

General Rongzhao Zhang Ji heard this, he was suspicious on the surface but he was overjoyed in his heart, he only pretended to be contemplative, and said slowly: "The mothers of all the sons and sons appointed by your Majesty before are all advocating lowliness, it is not your Majesty's fault. Taipei."

While speaking, Zhang Jack glanced at Shi Hu lightly, and saw what he was thinking, so he boldly said: "Heavenly King, I must have made up my mind to keep my minister here. What I defeated Liu Zhao before, what I gained Liu Yao's daughter, Liu Shi, and her son Shi Shi, who are respectful, filial and honest, are the best candidates for the crown prince. Besides..."

Zhang Jie approached and said further, "Shi Shi is only ten years old, and when he reaches twenty, His Majesty will..."

Shi Hu suddenly raised his head at this time, his eyes showed a look of suspicion and fear. Seeing this, Zhang Jack knew something wrong, and hurriedly kowtowed: "I am guilty, I beg your majesty to punish the crime."

But Shi Hu collected his expression, pondered for a while, and said: "Qingyi, I already know, and since this is the case, I will establish a boy, Shi Shi, who is only ten years old now, and I will be old when I am 20." Shi Hu sighed long , "It's just my body, I don't know if I can see Shi'er grow up."

Zhang Jack was overjoyed, "Your Majesty, I'm determined to help and protect the world, and I will never hesitate to die."

Shi Hu also said with a smile: "The crown prince of the country has thousands of burdens, and I'm worried that you can't bear them alone." Zhang Jack was startled, and was about to defend himself, but Shi Hu went on to say, "There must always be clans, civil servants, and generals. Only when you stand upright can you be safe, and your heart is for the world, I know very well."

Zhang Jackal was determined, and Fang Chang heaved a sigh of relief.

At this time, a small servant ran over in small steps and reported to Shi Hu and Zhang Yu: "Your Majesty, I will report that Hualin Garden is completed today. Congratulations to Your Majesty. Since moving the capital to Yecheng, the Ye Palace has been completed and is magnificent. Majestic far exceeds the Wei and Jin Dynasties."

Shi Hu also said happily: "I have no hatred."

Zhang Jackal also congratulated at the side: "I congratulate Your Majesty, the new palace has been completed, and our Great Zhao Kingdom has a long history."

"Well, cough cough." Shi Hu was still unwell, so he could only hold on and said, "After the poison of Shi Xuan is wiped out, I want to ascend the throne to become an emperor, so as to show the prestige of my great Zhao."

Zhang Jack stepped back and said respectfully: "I congratulate Your Majesty, you have traveled far away from the ancestors of the Jie people and ascended the throne."

(End of this chapter)