Daxia Lingxian

Guard Wei Fu continued: "I have just heard someone say that Princess Wuyang may be a palace official who came to power."

"A few months ago, King Nie Gui of Yan suddenly died suddenly. The new king who succeeded him was only three years old. Princess Wuyang was the regent and overseer of the country."

"There are rumors outside that the mysterious death of Nie Gui was probably the work of Princess Wuyang."

Wei Fu used uncertain words such as "possible", "rumor" and "most likely".

Although Lu Pianpian did launch a palace coup, abolished the establishment without permission, and killed the king to usurp power.But the truth of the matter is actually not clear to the outside world.

Even if a few months have passed since the incident, all countries can only speculate.

The strange thing is that even the famous Yongguo Black Clothes Mansion's spy agency in Yanguo did not find out the inside story about Nie Gui's death.

Wei Fu added: "I heard that Princess Wuyang is very capable. Whether it is running the army or managing politics, she is amazing. She often makes amazing moves and magical strokes."

"In just a few months, not only did he firmly control the power of the Yan Kingdom, he also gained the recognition of the kings of all the countries and was elected as the leader of the alliance."

"Now, with the great achievements of defeating the Yong Kingdom and restoring the Yu Kingdom, she is sitting in Luoyang, with unprecedented prestige and fame throughout the world. She is already a strong enemy of King Yong Zhao Zheng!"

"She has already implemented reforms. It is said that her reforms are vigorous, swift and to the point, even better than those of Yong State. Given time, she may catch up from behind."

"Young Master, from what my subordinates have seen, since the Prime Minister of the Yong Kingdom does not allow the Young Master to see King Yong, the Young Master might as well leave Chang'an and go to Luoyang to join Princess Wuyang, where he can also show his ambitions!"

When Wei Jifeng heard Guard Fu's report, he couldn't help but admired: "Princess Wuyang, you are a true hero!"

"Although there is no evidence, this person should be the palace changer!"

"I didn't expect that among the women in the world, there is such a person."

Even Luo Ning had to admire this Princess of Yan Kingdom.

Within a few months, he defeated the famous generals Wu Xinjun and Anlingjun of the Yong Kingdom, restored the Yu Kingdom, and formed a heavy cavalry. He was truly a hero among women.

Thinking of this, Luo Ning suddenly thought of Lu Pianpian for some reason.

Alas, I don’t know how to find Lu Pianpian.

Kyushu has a radius of more than [-] miles and a population of at least [-] billion. It is like looking for a needle in a haystack. How to find it?
Moreover, Lu Pianpian may not be within the scope of the Nine Kingdoms, but may also be in Mobei or even the far west.

Snow Island World is not just the Nine Kingdoms.

There is only one way to find Lu Pianpian, and that is to use power!

Without power, it would be too hard to find one.

Luo Ning also didn't expect that Princess Wuyang was Lu Pianpian.

Since Princess Wuyang is the eldest princess of the Yan Kingdom, she must be a royal noblewoman known to both the government and the public.

Luo Ning asked Wei Fu: "What else have you heard about Princess Wuyang?"

Wei Fu shook his head, "No more. These are big things, and many people in Chang'an know about them. As for some unimportant things, and those things that Yong Guo doesn't care about, we can't find out."

Lu Pianpian had posted a reward notice a few months ago, drawing shadows and patterns to find Luo Ning.

However, Yong State was an enemy of Yan State, and it was far away from them.The reward notice from Yan State could not reach Yong State.The people of Yong State did not care about the reward notices of Yan State.

As a result, there was no news in the Yong Kingdom that the Yan Kingdom offered a reward to find Luoning.

At least the average Yong people don't know.

Luo Ning said to Wei Jifeng: "Brother Wei, how about we go see Princess Wuyang."

He was eager to find Lu Pianpian. Since he couldn't see King Yong, he could only go to see Princess Wuyang.

Wei Jifeng nodded, "We will leave Chang'an in three days!"

"Okay." Luo Ning nodded in agreement.

Wei Jifeng suddenly stood up, looked at the white clouds in the sky, and said in a calm tone:
"Brother Luo, I suddenly feel that the unification of Yong Kingdom is too overbearing and is not a good thing."

Luo Ning nodded, "I knew Brother Wei would mention this matter sooner or later."

The two of them had been in Chang'an for more than a year, and their impressions of Yong Guo had calmed down from the initial favorable impression.

After the novelty, the two saw more problems.

As the pace of unifying the world accelerated, Yong's laws became more and more stringent and the rules became more and more overbearing.

For example, they began to suppress hundreds of schools of thought, clamp down on speech, and search various books.

There are more and more charges of "disrespect".

Many scholars began to dare not speak or discuss government affairs.

Moreover, organizations like the Black Clothes Mansion monitor the officialdom and the private sector more and more day by day.

More and more people are being convicted for their words.

In fact, the Yong Kingdom has set up the "crime of evil speech" and "crime of defamation" to severely crack down on those who criticize the court, monarch, and officials.

This hasn't unified the world yet, that's it.

Then if the world is unified, how far will it go to suppress the people and their speech and thoughts in Guizhou?
Is this kind of overbearing unification really beneficial to the world?
What's the real point?
Wei Jifeng had already thought of this level, but Luo Ning thought further.

If the world is really unified by force, then the Yong Dynasty will definitely engage in "unification of thought" in order to consolidate its rule!
The splendid thoughts of hundreds of schools of thought will surely lose their soil and eventually become nothing.

Then, there must be an idea that is most suitable for the ruler, which will be regarded as the standard and promoted to the altar.

Judging from the selfishness of the rulers, this is inevitable after unification.

The supreme ruler will be deified, the imperial power is supreme, and everyone will become a slave of power and a believer in power.

The brilliance of human nature will be slowly eroded and obliterated by power.

Then, the dynasty's ideology became rigid and entered a historical cycle of rise and fall.

Finally, due to rigid and conservative thinking, civilization lost the ability to advance with the times and was conquered by barbaric aliens...

Everything has two sides.Great unification does have its benefits, but this kind of unification also has great historical drawbacks.

Wei Jifeng said again: "Brother Luo, think about it, Kyushu has a radius of more than 1 miles, and it is a long way from Chang'an to the border of Kyushu."

"The world is unified, but the territory is too big and beyond the reach of a whip. How can the imperial court take care of it? Even if you have been a wise king for generations, how can you know what is happening thousands of miles away?"

"Local officials can take advantage of the high mountains and long distances to do whatever they want, and they can bully their subordinates and conceal their superiors!"

"Then what will the world be like then? I'm afraid it won't be as good as today's nine kingdoms standing side by side."

"But without great unification, the countries have been fighting each other for years, causing wars and troubles, and heavy labor, which is not a good thing."

I have to say that Wei Jifeng is really a great talent with a bright eye.

Of course Luo Ning had already thought of it.He suddenly said:

"What if there is only unity of justice in the world, but no unity of kingship and government?"

Wei Jifeng said: "Isn't that what it was like when Emperor Yu was in power? What's the use of the emperor existing in name only? The princes are still at war."

Luo Ning shook his head, "What I mean is, what if there is a Chinese alliance and a Chinese dynasty is established. Then, what if the kings of all countries are eligible to be elected as emperors and change their positions every five years?"

"What?" Wei Jifeng was stunned, "Is this okay?"

"But if you do this, wouldn't you just go back to ancient times and give in?"

Luo Ning smiled slightly, "Isn't it bad to give way in ancient times? The wisest king of the Nine Kingdoms is elected as the emperor, and his appointment is changed every five years. He can only serve three times at most, with a cap of 15 years."

"The Chinese imperial court was also established by scholars from various countries and was in charge of China's foreign peace and war, alliance of troops and horses, Chinese laws, arbitration of disputes between various countries, etc."

"However, you are not allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of each country at will. However, the internal affairs of each country must also comply with the laws of China's unification..."

"...To this end, various laws must be formulated to unify writing, weights and measures, calendars, clothing, festivals...other than that, the emperor will not care about it!"

"The taxes from various countries are set to be dedicated to the imperial court in a fixed amount according to the agreement, so that the imperial court can be maintained."

"Each country's official system, military system, taxation, etc. can do what they want without the imperial court interfering, but they cannot violate Chinese laws."

"The elite soldiers from various countries are mobilized to form Chinese troops and horses, which are uniformly dispatched by the imperial court and commanded by the emperor..."

"If the emperor violates the Chinese law or is ignorant, the kings and ministers of all countries have the right to convene the Nine Provinces Alliance to remove or re-elect the emperor..."

The more Wei Jifeng listened, the brighter his eyes became, "Brother Luo is really a genius in the world. If he can do this, he can not only eliminate wars between countries, but also unite China, and avoid all kinds of disadvantages..."

“However, I feel like something is missing, what is it?

Luo Ning didn't answer, but he knew it very well in his heart.

What is missing?
Lack of awe that restricts human nature!

Faith in the great cause!

Without the regulation of the power of cause and effect, without that kind of reverence, the evil and desires of human nature would be difficult to curb.

In the end, it is still a saha world!
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Chang'an Middle City, Prime Minister's Mansion.The Prime Minister's Mansion is majestic and majestic. It is not only the largest official office in Dayong, but also the residence of Prime Minister Zhang Sui.

In front of the tall mansion gate, there was an endless stream of cars and horses.

Those who come and go are either high-sounding ministers and officials, or wealthy businessmen with great wealth, all of whom are either rich or noble.

Prime Minister Zhang Suigui was the head of the hundred officials. He was not only a former official of King Yong, but also a hero who helped Zhao Zheng seize the throne.

Therefore, in the past 20 years, Zhang Sui has become more and more powerful. In recent years, he has become the Prime Minister of Yong, assisting the government.

At this time, an extremely luxurious and cloud-patterned Xuanluan, surrounded by soldiers, drove from the direction of the inner city, and drove directly into the Prime Minister's Mansion without stopping.It was in sharp contrast to the ministers and wealthy businessmen waiting in line outside the door.

The guards of the Prime Minister's Mansion who were heavily guarded not only showed no intention to stop him, but also saluted Yuwen Xuanluan one after another.

Even the ministers and wealthy businessmen bowed solemnly to the cloud-patterned royal cars passing by, not daring to show any signs of neglect.

Because everyone knows that the owner of this luxurious pavilion is Kang Ye, the Ling of the CRRC and the Ling of the Black Clothes!
The most trusted eunuch and palace manager of the king is known as the internal minister.

Kang Ye and Zhang Sui are powerful figures both inside and outside.

Of all the civil and military officials in the dynasty, only Kang Ye's chauffeur could enter the Prime Minister's Mansion directly without notification or waiting.

Yunwen Xuanluan walked within a stone's throw of the huge Prime Minister's Mansion, and then slowly stopped.

Then the two small yellow doors opened the curtains and said respectfully: "Please order me to surrender."

Immediately, a middle-aged noble man with a white face and beardless face and kind facial features walked down from the Xuanyuan.

This person has a graceful demeanor and a gentle gaze, which makes people feel friendly at first sight. However, he is friendly and difficult to offend, and he is not angry or intimidating.

It is none other than the great eunuch known as the Internal Prime Minister, Kang Ye!
As soon as Kang Ye got out of the car, a group of armored guards gathered around him and escorted him towards a palace.

And in that hall, a middle-aged man who was elegant, clear and handsome had already been welcomed.

But who is the famous Zhang Sui?
"Your Majesty, why are you free to come here today?" Zhang Sui chuckled and said, "Please!"

"Prime Minister." Kang Ye cupped his hands, "There is something, neither big nor small, big or small. But it happens that both of you and I are a bit in the way."

"Xiang Guo, after much thought, I still have to discuss this with the Prime Minister."

Zhang Sui, who had an exquisite mind, suddenly understood.

This must be a matter of foreign talent!

Zhang Sui raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I came here personally for this matter. I'm afraid it might be a bit of a hindrance."

As he spoke, he invited Kang Ye into the flower hall. After serving tea, he stepped back and said directly:
"My Lord, it turns out that these foreign scholars are causing trouble?"

Kang Ye shook his head, his originally gentle eyes now becoming a little cold.

"No. There are two things. First, the secret spies of the Black Clothes Mansion in the Yan Kingdom were discovered. Dozens of them were executed by Princess Wuyang. Dozens more were surrendered."

"That woman formed the Xiuyi Mansion to compete with my Black Clothes Mansion."

"What?" Zhang Sui frowned, "So, the situation that the Black Clothes Mansion managed to arrange in Yan Kingdom was completely destroyed in one day?"

Kang Ye nodded, "Exactly. Nowadays, the Black Clothes Mansion can no longer pry into the secrets of the East. That woman is very powerful and difficult to deal with."

"The second thing is what I want to discuss with the Prime Minister today."

His eyes became more gloomy, and the gentle demeanor before could no longer be seen.

"Heiyifu reported that Princess Wuyang is offering a reward to find someone. Not only are the reward orders spread throughout the Yan Kingdom, but now they have also begun to spread to the other seven countries."

"Except for me, Dayong, her reward search orders have spread all over the countries!"

"There is a search order with a reward, a shadow and a figure, and a name. It is said that the person who is being searched for with a reward is an unparalleled national scholar and a great talent in governing the world!"

"Anyone who finds that person, or protects him, or escorts him to Jijing, will be rewarded with thousands of gold, thousands of acres of fertile land, and can also be awarded an official title! Those who have an official title will win three levels in a row!"

"Even if you provide clues, you can get a big reward, which is enough to make you rich and powerful!"

"Princess Wuyang has the utmost respect for that person. Even the kings of various countries are looking for this person."

"Sooner or later, this matter will definitely reach the king's ears."

When Kang Ye said this, Zhang Sui was already enlightened.

"That great talent who was offered a reward is now in Chang'an. Is he the foreign scholar who was deposed by us before?"

His expression also became serious.

Because in the past two years, he teamed up with Kang Ye and deposed many foreign talents.

The purpose is to consolidate one's power.

Kang Ye nodded: "Yes, it's that blind boy, Luo Ning!"

"Is it him?" Zhang Sui's brows jumped, and he immediately thought of a handsome figure floating out of the dust.

He was deeply impressed by Luo Ning. After a simple conversation, he knew that Luo Ning was a rare talent.

Even if a blind person is unable to serve as a minister according to the regulations, if the king sees him, he will definitely entrust him with the position of a blind minister.

The blind minister is the chief of the Yongtai Le Department. He has little power, but he is often in the palace and has a great influence.

More importantly, the current blind minister Cheng Hui is exactly his person.

Therefore, Zhang Sui deposed Luo Ning and prevented Luo Ning from entering the palace.

"That young man Gu is indeed a rare talent," Zhang Sui also told the truth, "I never expected that Princess Wuyang would praise him so highly, saying that he is an unparalleled scholar."

"If your Majesty learns that the great talent so highly respected by other countries was actually deposed by us and was left out in Chang'an for more than a year, then..."

Kang Ye said: "Then the king will definitely think that you and I are selfish! We are jealous of the good and the capable! With your temper, how can you trust us again?"

"Once you lose the king's trust, I don't know how many people will fall into trouble!"

Zhang Sui narrowed his eyes, "This matter is indeed a big or small matter! What should I do if you see it?"

Kang Ye smiled and said nothing.

Zhang Sui stood up, walked back and forth for a while, then suddenly turned around and said:
"They have never been to Chang'an! Since they have never been, of course there will be no Luoning in Chang'an."

Of course it means... silence!
Kang Ye stopped pretending, "Since this is what the Prime Minister means, then let's do it."

"There is no such person as Luo Ning in Chang'an. We have never seen him!"

The two of them were making the decision to kill and silence, when suddenly a voice came from outside:
"Prime Minister, Your Majesty! Your Majesty has summoned us! Let Prime Minister and Your Majesty enter the palace as soon as possible!"

The two people immediately looked at each other and thought to themselves: "Could it be that there is another bad news coming from the east?"

The two of them did not dare to neglect. Knowing that something had happened, they entered the palace immediately.

As for the matter of killing people and silencing them, I don't care about giving orders at the moment.

The two big men, Zhang Sui and Kang Ye, entered the palace together. When they arrived at the majestic Jiuzhang Palace, their expressions suddenly changed.

Because what they saw was the king who looked gloomy and sneered at them!
"Zhang Sui, Kang Ye, you are so brave."

"Do you think I am really deaf and blind?"

"You did a great job."

Zhang Sui and Kang Ye were usually aloof and powerful, but at this time their faces turned pale with fear and their souls were rising.

The two of them were so frightened that their legs went weak, and they knelt down together in unison, crawling in front of King Yong's case.

"Your Majesty, calm down, my servants are guilty!"

The graceful and noble Lord Yong, who is as beautiful as the sun, now has a ferocious smile on his face:
"Guilty? You have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor, and you deserve death for discussing the law!"

When Zhang Sui and Kang Ye heard this, they suddenly trembled like chaff and looked at King Yong in fear, with cold sweat on their faces.

"Your Majesty... slave, slave..." Kang Ye didn't expect that the matter was so serious.

Zhang Sui tried to calm down and said, "Your Majesty, I... I am wronged..."

King Yong stood up, his tall and arrogant body casting a shadow like a mountain.

A set of jade pendants on his waist made a clanking sound when it touched the sword grid of the King's Sword, as if the sword was being unsheathed!

A low and majestic voice came condescendingly:

"Zhang Sui, what's going on with Luo Ning, who has been in Chang'an for 460 days? Why haven't we seen him yet?"

"Kang Ye, your Black Clothes Mansion is still not the eagle dog of the widow. Why don't you report that the Donghu army has moved south?"

What?The Donghu army has gone south?
Kang Ye almost fainted when he heard this sentence.

It’s over! (End of chapter)