Daxia Lingxian

Since Kang Ye took charge of the Black Clothes Mansion, for the sake of his own power, he has gradually shifted the focus of the Black Clothes Mansion from external to internal, from exploring the secrets of various countries and the Hu tribe to internal inspection.

This made the Heiyi Mansion's intelligence mission on the Hu tribes in the north and west almost useless.

As a result, the Hu people marched southward in large numbers, and the Yong Dynasty court was unaware of the disaster!

Kang Ye knew that just by doing this alone, he would be doomed.

He is in charge of the huge Black Mansion. But what he didn't know, the king knew first.

This…

Kang Ye's body went limp and he collapsed on the ground like mud, "I'm a slave... I'm a slave... It's a capital crime..."

King Yong's tone was cold, "Donghu has already united with Xirong and other Yi Di. Millions of people from all tribes have joined forces to attack Dayong from the north and west."

"The northern and western territories are already in dire straits and are in danger."

"I have mobilized the southern expedition army to return reinforcements and gave up the attack on Jing. Not only did my ambition to dominate the world come to an end, but I also fell into a situation of being besieged. The good situation was ruined in one day."

"Kang Ye, you really deserve death."

Kang Ye's face was as pale as earth, and he couldn't speak.

King Yong waved his hand in disgust, "Take it down, the car will be broken, the Yi tribe."

A group of soldiers came forward, carried Kang Ye, who was like a dead dog, and dragged him outside the palace.

Kang Ye, who was so majestic and powerful one moment, was about to die the next moment.

Why rely on wealth in this world?

King Yong watched with cold eyes as Kang Ye, his once trusted old minister, was dragged down to be executed.

He didn't expect that Kang Ye would be so powerful that he would lose his mind for the sake of his own power.

Who else can you trust?
"Your Majesty, I, Zhang Sui, will be punished with death..."

Zhang Sui, whose liver and gallbladder were about to burst, felt even more desperate when he saw Kang Ye being killed by "the three tribes of Che and Yi".

King Yong looked at Zhang Sui again with a dead look.

"Zhang Sui, I trust you so much, but you are jealous of talents, nepotism, and selfishness. My plan to seek talents was ruined by your selfishness."

"In the past two years, how many talented people from various countries have left the Yong Kingdom in despair?"

"My reputation has been ruined by you."

He lowered his head and looked into Zhang Sui's frightened eyes, "How can people really be so dissatisfied? You were just a humble scholar back then, but now you are in a high position and you are a highly respected minister. Isn't that enough?"

"If the whole country and the government are as virtuous as you, then even if I, Yong, rule the world, how many years can it last? How can it last for thousands of generations?"

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Sui laughed miserably, "Human nature is like this, and I cannot avoid being vulgar, and I have to betray the trust of the Holy Lord..."

King Yong laughed when he heard this.

"Hahaha, human nature is like this! Good people are like this!"

He pointed outside the hall and said, "Zhang Sui, are you going to tell me that the civil and military officials of this dynasty, and the officials of local counties and counties, are all selfish and are not exempt from common customs?"

"They can't uphold their original intentions, right?"

Zhang Sui knocked his head on the ground, and the cuckoo said like weeping blood: "Your Majesty, the official's heart is like a thief! Those who can uphold the original intention are rare!"

"Especially those local officials, the mountains are high and the roads are far away, beyond the reach of a whip! Their innermost feelings and what they do can be hidden from heaven and deceived from below. How can the Holy King know all about it?"

"But there is only one person who has power, corrupts the law, and uses it for his own selfish purposes? There are many people who deceive people in secret rooms and ignore the principles of discipline."

The official's heart is like a thief!

When King Yong heard these four words, he couldn't help but squeeze the hilt of his sword.

Although Zhang Sui deserves to die, these few words are like the sound of an alarm bell.

Yes, the official’s heart is like a thief!
Expecting them to abide by the laws and be content and self-responsible is undoubtedly a trick.

Because the court cannot see them, and the king cannot see them either.

Unless, it is true that the eyes are like lightning, and there is a god three feet above their head, which makes them feel in awe and dare not take a step beyond the thunder.

"Your Majesty." Zhang Sui wanted to save his family, so he simply spoke his true feelings in exchange for King Yong's compassion.

"From what I can see, I, the Great Yong, can really rule the world. With such a huge territory and so many subjects, how can I cover everything?"

"The heart of an official is like a thief! How can officials be restrained in a place where the mountains are high and the rivers are far away?"

"When the time comes, aren't we going to rely on power, act recklessly, deceive the superiors and deceive the inferiors, and act in collusion?"

“If things continue like this, the place will rot and people’s hearts will be lost, then there will be no way to save it!”

"Once someone plots rebellion and riots, a hundred responses may be made, and the world will be overturned!"

"At that time, the king's descendants will not be able to survive, let alone continue to be rich!"

"Zhang Sui!" King Yong's face turned livid, "You are so brave."

He looked down at Zhang Sui with a grin, gritting his teeth, "But you are right! What you said... is so right!"

"That's right! I don't believe them! But it won't work without them!"

"I am not a god. I cannot see the hearts of officials thousands of miles away! But I know that the hearts of people cannot be trusted!"

"So I want to issue an edict to unify people's hearts, suppress various schools of thought, impose severe punishments, and crack down on evil talk..."

Zhang Sui bowed again and said: "Your Majesty's holy heart is like a mirror, it can clearly distinguish right from wrong. No wise king in the ages can do it first."

"Of course, everything has advantages and disadvantages. Unifying people's hearts, suppressing doctrines, and combating evil talk... can certainly restrain the subjects and stabilize the country. However..."

"However, in the long run, it will definitely be counterproductive. The twilight spirit will be gloomy, thousands of horses will be silent, and the people will be blinded. I am afraid that Hu Yunchang and Xia Dao will perish."

"At that time, the foreigners will be stronger and the Xia people will be weaker. Even if there are no internal worries, there will be no external troubles! Not only will the country be destroyed, but the world may be destroyed, and Hu Su Zuojun is inevitable."

"From what I can see, the east is defeated and the coalition forces are strong. However, the Hu people in the north and west are aggressively attacking. We, Dayong, are surrounded by enemies on all sides, and our advantage has been lost."

"Now, we can only change our tactics and adopt a comprehensive defense. While negotiating peace with other countries, we can deal with the barbarians at the same time. We must first deal with the barbarians."

"Perhaps God does not want Yong to unify the world, but it is difficult to unify it now."

"If it is not unified, Dayong may still have the destiny of the country for generations to come. If it is unified, I am afraid that the country will not last forever."

At this moment, the monarch and his ministers seemed to have returned to the beginning, to the period of previous strategies and efforts to govern.

At that time, Zhang Sui still had his original intention, just like now.

King Yong couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"Zhang Sui, if you keep doing this, how can you cause death and ruin the friendship between you and me as king and minister?"

"That's all, I will allow you to commit suicide and your whole family."

Zhang Sui felt relieved and said with a choked voice, "I thank you for your forgiveness! I will never redeem you even if I die!"

King Yong looked indifferent, "Do you have any last words?"

Zhang Sui said sadly: "The guilty minister implores your majesty to let go of his speech, stop suppressing his speech, and check his letters...it is not appropriate to kill prisoners when going on foreign campaigns."

King Yong waved his hand, "Go."

When Zhang Sui was taken away, only the lonely King Yong was left in the entire palace.

The king of the Yong Kingdom sat withered like a wooden sculpture, with a cold expression and gloomy eyes.

If it weren't for Yong Wang Zhao Zheng's iron will and wolf's tenacity, his confidence would have been destroyed by this defeat.

The great situation that once dominated the world was reversed within a few months!

The main force of the Eastern Expeditionary Army was completely lost, and more than 50 people were captured and killed in battle! The entire homeland of Yu State was gained and lost again.

Two famous generals were defeated and captured.

The morale of the coalition forces of various countries was greatly boosted and they were unprecedentedly united. However, Yong State suffered an unprecedented defeat, and the myth of invincibility was shattered.

Princess Wuyang has become the leader of the alliance and is surrounding Dayong on three sides.

Easy to attack and defend.

Not only was the Yong Kingdom's vitality and morale severely damaged, it was also at a strategic disadvantage of being outnumbered and surrounded on all sides.

Coupled with the fact that Donghu and Xirong took advantage of the situation, it was now difficult to protect themselves. The territories previously occupied by the countries must be vomited out.

It will be difficult to unify the world again.

After a good game of chess, I lost!
Speaking of which, it’s all because of that evil Yanguo woman!
Princess Wuyang!

This woman is simply a genius for the ages.

King Yong had never encountered such a powerful opponent, and it was a woman.

It was this woman who forcibly twisted the allied forces of the various countries into a unified force.

Then the most elite soldiers from various countries were mobilized to form the Sirius Cavalry.

Especially the [-] cavalrymen in the Sirius cavalry. They are all wearing heavy armor and can't stop them from charging!

Moreover, that woman's tactics were cunning and her formations were astonishing, like a divine aid. Even famous generals throughout the ages could not compare with her.

Now she is sitting in Luoyang, and she is so powerful that all the countries are convinced, and she has every advantage.

The Yongguo army, which had once swallowed up thousands of miles like a tiger, could only retreat into seclusion.

Although Dayong still has millions of troops, the situation is actually over and the opportunity to unify the world has been lost.

"Luoning... Unparalleled Scholar..." King Yong muttered the name, "The great talent that even Princess Wuyang is looking for is actually in Chang'an."

"It's a pity that I don't know about it until now."

"Come on!"

"Your Majesty!"

"It is said that Luo Ning and Wei Jifeng have come to the palace to pay their respects!"

"promise!"………

What Luo Ning and Wei Jifeng didn't know was that they were almost assassinated by someone sent by Zhang Sui and Kang Ye.

On this day, the two were playing chess when a group of guards appeared outside the courtyard.

The leading eunuch saluted respectfully and said: "Is this Mr. Luo Ning? Your Majesty invites you!"

What? King Yong invites you?

Luo Ning and Wei Jifeng, who had already decided to leave the Yong Kingdom, never thought that King Yong would still invite them into the palace.

How could Luoning refuse?
As long as he sees King Yong, he can ask King Yong to offer a reward to find Lu Pianpian.

Moreover, the Chang'an Palace has the richest collection of books, and it might be possible to find clues to leaving this world.

At that moment, Luo Ning and Wei Jifeng followed the visitors to the palace.

On the way, I learned that Zhang Sui and Kang Ye, who had previously covered the sky with one hand, had both been executed.

How fast!

The two of them couldn't help but feel terrified of King Yong.

Entering the majestic Chang'an Palace, I finally met King Yong in Jiuzhang Palace.

Of course it was Luo Ning who saw it first.

"Luo Ning, a native of Yu, pays homage to your Majesty!"

Luo Ning bowed and saluted in a neither humble nor overbearing manner, his tone was neither hasty nor slow, and was as clear as jade.

He is an "immortal". Even if King Yong has the majesty of an emperor, he will not feel any pressure.

When King Yong saw Luo Ning, who was graceful and graceful, he felt sorry for his blindness and couldn't help but admire him secretly.

This person's popularity is so outstanding, it is really said that it is like clouds coming out of Xiu, orchid trees and jade trees, as straight as immortals, and not like everything in the troubled world.

Sir, who wouldn't be shy when seeing me? But in front of him, this person looked calm and calm.

Just talking about this character, it is unprecedented.

"Sir, no courtesy, please take a seat!" King Yong was immediately full of expectation, "I have heard of Mr. Luo Ning's name for a long time, and I have been thinking about it, wishing that I could meet him earlier and learn from him."

"It's a pity that all good things come to an end. I just found out today that my husband is in Chang'an!"

"It's so close, yet so far away. It's really only my fault that I almost missed you, sir."

After saying that, he stood up and bowed his hands, "The current situation is like this. Countries are surrounding me from three sides. The country of Yu has been gained and lost again. Donghu is moving south, and Xirong is invading from the east... Please teach me, sir!"

Yong Wang Zhao Zheng's posture was very low, not because Luo Ning was blind and he felt contempt at a very young age.

Luo Ning did not expect that the Hu tribes such as Donghu in the north and Quanrong in the west would jointly send troops to attack Yong at this time and take advantage of the situation!

It seems that the Yong Kingdom is surrounded by enemies from all sides, and it is really dangerous.

Luo Ning sat on the ground and said calmly: "It turns out that the situation in Yong Kingdom is already extremely dangerous."

"Luo Mou dares to ask the king, do you want to be an emperor for eternity, or do you want to be a saint king for eternity?"

King Yong was startled, "What should an emperor do for eternity? How should a saint king do for eternity?"

Luo Ning smiled slightly, showing off his masterly manner, and the old god said calmly:
"To rule the world, to unite nine states, to speak of the constitution of heaven, and to follow the law. However, he was supreme and noble during his lifetime, but his reputation and reputation were mixed after his death. After a hundred years, his hegemony withered, and several generations turned from prosperity to decline. Finally, the monument was cold, and the merits and demerits of the Spring and Autumn Period were forgotten. Only left to sigh and harbor lingering regrets, this is the one emperor through the ages."

When King Yong heard Luo Ning's statement about 'one emperor through the ages', he was yearning for it but also felt horrified.

What a hero for the great deeds of one emperor through the ages.

But isn’t the story behind the death and the name behind the death too desolate?

But I heard Luo Ning continue to talk:

"As for the eternal sage king, he taught all directions, his virtue was spread to all people, his achievements lasted for thousands of years, and he left a legacy to China. During his lifetime, Wei Wei was admired by the whole world, and after his death, he will be remembered for hundreds of generations. The blue book is brilliant, his words are great, and his actions are righteous."

"When future generations mention it, they all stand in awe and look forward to it leisurely. This is...the Eternal Saint King!"

"Even if there are descendants in the future, the country will be prosperous for a long time, the country will last forever, the seven temples will not be destroyed, and the soul of the ancestors will be restored."

When Luo Ning said this, his expression became clearer and more elegant.

"To sum it up in one word: One emperor through the ages is strong but short-lived, and not strong for a long time; the holy king of the ages is soft and long-lasting, and becomes stronger as time goes by."

When King Yong Zhao Zheng heard this, his thoughts were misty and his eyes were empty.

One emperor through the ages, a holy king throughout the ages?

How to choose?
Which one is more important, the hegemony of one emperor through the ages, or the kindness of the eternal saint king?
Which one is more important, the authority to dominate the world, which no one dares to disobey, or the legacy that lasts forever for the country and the country?

Let's talk about it, whether we should pay more attention to the present or the future.

Is it a plan for one life or a hundred generations?

King Yong suddenly stood up, saluted solemnly and said:
"The teacher's teachings are thought-provoking. Your words are like questions from heaven. Zhao Zhengqing doesn't know how to answer."

"I'm ashamed to say that I can't reply to you at the moment."

This big question, like a question from heaven, Cang Yin Long Zhong, pointed directly at the heart of the king, and he was unable to answer it for the moment.

"I need to think about it for a while, fast and burn incense, and then answer your question."

Zhao Zheng said solemnly.

Even though Luo Ning hadn't offered any advice yet, he just asked a question and he was convinced.

Luo Ning nodded and said: "That's good. Your Majesty is very talented and has a clear mind. Luo is very pleased."

King Yong smiled and said: "Although your eyes are blind, sir, your heart is clear. When I meet you today, it will be like meeting a bright light."

"In the current situation, I wonder if you, sir, have any advice?"

Luo Ning said: "Harmonize the Xia, control the barbarians, govern the officials, equalize the fields, open up roads, enlighten the people's wisdom, encourage farmers and mulberry trees, repair water conservancy, develop crops, unite people's hearts, establish education... With these eighteen strategies, we can improve the country. May the country be prosperous and the people strong for a long time!”

King Yong couldn't help but pretend to be in front of him and said: "Zhao Zheng would like to hear the details!"

"Come here! Burn!"

...

After a long time, Luo Ning left Jiuzhang Palace. King Yong Zhao Zheng actually saw Luo Ning out in person.

Luo Ning was not flattered at all. He remained calm and calm, acting like a master from this world.

King Yong, who benefited a lot from the countermeasures, couldn't help but said:

"Sir, do you know how I got to know your name?"

"Princess Wuyang is offering a reward to find Mr. She highly respects him and says that he is an unparalleled scholar."

"After a long sigh today, I finally know that what Princess Wuyang said is true. Your husband is really an unparalleled national scholar and a talented king!"

What? Princess Wuyang is offering a reward to find me?

Luo Ning was startled when he heard this, and then understood.

Princess Wuyang must be Lu Pianpian!

hundred percent!

I don’t know how she became Princess Wuyang, but she must be Lu Pianpian!

Yes, if it weren't for Lu Pianpian, how could Princess Wuyang be so powerful and abruptly interrupt the Yong Kingdom's momentum to unify the world?
It turned out that Lu Pianpian was offering a reward to find herself.

While Luo Ning was excited, her worries about Lu Pianpian also dissipated.

Very good. Lu Pianpian was not in danger and became Princess Wuyang.

Luo Ning wanted to laugh three times and immediately went to Luoyang to look for Lu Pianpian.

But this man was very scheming, and he smiled without leaving a trace: "Luo Mou did have a relationship with Princess Wuyang."

King Yong said sternly: "I would like to ask you, sir, to stay in the Yong Kingdom. I would like to treat you as a master of the country!"

……

The next day, a royal edict was issued.

Appoint Luo Ning as a blind minister, give him the title of National Master, and serve as an advisor!

According to the systems of various countries, blind and deaf-mute people are not allowed to hold actual positions and are not qualified to be officials at all.

However, Yongguo made a bold move and allowed blind people to serve as blind ministers, the chief officials of Taile Department.

Therefore, blind minister is the only ministerial position that can be held by a blind person.

The official position of blind minister does not belong to Jiuqing. But in fact, in the Yong Kingdom, his status was more important than that of Jiu Qing.

Even Sangong didn't dare to blindly blind his ministers.

The reason is that blind ministers are the officials in charge of Taile, and they belong to the "ceremony officials" and "sacrificial officials" who worship the Ancestral Temple, heaven and earth, and gods.

It has always been considered as a minister who can communicate with ghosts and gods. The office of Taile Department is located in the palace.

Therefore, the blind minister was often by King Yong's side and acted as an advisor. He could easily enter the palace to accompany him and had a great influence on King Yong.

On the contrary, although the official positions of the Sangong and Jiuqing were higher, they were not allowed to enter the palace easily, and they were not advisors to King Yong.

Luo Ning is a blind man after all, so being appointed as a blind minister is not bad.

But he was not only a blind minister, he was also given the position of national master!
Imperial Preceptor is not an official position, but just a title. Of course, the system can be circumvented. But the title of National Master is no small matter.

In the past hundred years, only one person has been awarded the title of National Master.

Wei Xiang, who presided over the reform at that time!
But now, Luo Ning has become the second national master of Yong Kingdom!

What's even more strange is that Wei Xiang took the prime minister as his official and received the title of national teacher.

But today's Luo Ning regards the blind minister as his official and receives the title of National Master!
The official position is that of a blind minister, but in fact his status is higher than that of the three princes! (End of chapter)