Song Yi

Chapter 401

Du Wenhao said: "In the spring and Autumn period, burials were popular. At that time, Wei Wuzi, a doctor of Jin State, loved his concubine very much. He was seriously ill and knew that he would die. He felt sorry for the concubine, so he told his son Wei Ke to wait for him. After he died of illness, he married off his beloved concubine. Later, when he was dying of illness, he changed his mind again under the pressure of a bastard, and told his son that he must let this concubine be buried in his place, and then died. He died Later, his son Wei Ke said that what his father said later was that he was seriously ill and confused, and he should follow his orders when he was rational. So instead of burying his father's concubine, he carried out Wei Wuzi's first explanation and put her Married out."

The Empress Dowager turned her face sideways, her eyes glistening with tears: "This Wei Ke is really a kind person."

"Yes, the so-called good intentions are rewarded. Wei Ke was a general of the state of Jin. Later, in a battle with the state of Qin, Wei Ke was chased and killed by General Du Hui of Qin. Suddenly an old man appeared and made grass on the ground. A tripping rope tripped Du Hui, stumbled his horse, and fell into a coma. Wei Ke not only saved his life, but also captured Qin general Du Hui alive. After the battle, Wei Ke fell asleep and dreamed of the weedy man. The old man told him that this old man was the father of the beloved concubine he let go, and he was grateful for his kindness in saving his daughter from being buried tragically, so he formed a knot to help."

The Empress Dowager looked at Du Wenhao, and after a long while, she slowly said: "Wen Hao, I understand what you mean by this story, but the two are not the same. Wei Wuzi later explained that her concubine should be buried. What I said when my mind was in a daze is countless. But when the Empress Dowager explained this matter, she said it very solemnly. I dare not disobey my edict."

"However, the empress dowager's decree violates human ethics and morality! To kill and bury a living person, have you ever thought about the feelings of the burial victims and their families?"

The empress dowager looked sad, but she still whispered: "I'm sorry, Wen Hao, this is the empress dowager's order, I can only follow it, please forgive me, I can't listen to you about this."

Du Wenhao was a little dumbfounded. He knew that although the Empress Dowager was weak, she would rather bend than bend.He straightened the messy hair on her sideburns for her, and said softly: "Tao Tao, you have worked hard for more than a month, it looks like you have lost weight!"

The empress dowager smiled bitterly: "It's nothing. Fortunately, you found out that they were going to fight in time and stopped them in time. Otherwise, I can't imagine what would happen."

"When this is over and the throne is successfully inherited, I'll accompany you to find a clean place to have a good vacation and recuperate for a while, okay?"

The Empress Dowager said in surprise: "Really?"

"Yeah!" Du Wenhao said, "I had a dream last night. I dreamed that I was fighting someone for you."

The empress dowager laughed: "Really? What dream?"

"I dreamed that there was a white-robed scholar who was a cultivator of immortality. He deliberately troubled me because he wanted to take a fancy to you and propose marriage to your family. And you fell in love with me again, so he took the love away and found I challenge."

The empress dowager smiled: "Aside from a thick-skinned person like you, who else is so bold and dares to love me?"

"Isn't this a dream, do you want to hear it?"

"Well, let's hear it."

Du Wenhao said: "In my dream, I was an ordinary mortal who slaughtered pigs. I was selling pork on the street. The white-robed scholar came to me with a man on a horse and said to me: 'Boy, I want to kill you. Don't you run away? I He replied lazily: "Tao Tao is mine. If you want to hit, hit it, and if you don't hit it, get out!" The white-robed book was so angry that smoke rose from his orifices, and he said with a smirk: "You will know right away, what will happen if you are disrespectful to a cultivator?" Consequences!' After that, he jumped up from the horse, slowly rose to the mid-air at a height of Zhang Xu, and stopped."

"Ascension out of thin air?" The Empress Dowager exclaimed.

"Yes, he is very powerful. Everyone was stunned. He raised his head and looked at the white-robed scholar in the sky. People can fly up to mid-air and stop. Such a mysterious thing is not something ordinary people can do. Immediately, many people heard the news and rushed to watch the excitement. The white-robed scholar said to me, "Don't say that I am bullying the young, I am a cultivator of immortality, you can use the butcher's knife, and I am empty-handed, is that fair?" 'I casually put the butcher's knife in my hand on the table next to me. I patted my palms lightly. I put my hands behind my back and looked at the white-robed scholar in mid-air with a bit of sarcasm from the corner of my mouth. Said: 'Come on!'"

The Empress Dowager giggled: "You are amazing!"

"Yes, in the dream, the white-robed scholar spread his arms. He saw countless air currents flowing towards his arms from all directions, and entered from his palms with the slightest sound of piercing through the air. Slowly move his hands Intercourse, rubbing, the sound of piercing the air was multiplied several times immediately, and there was a sound of metal friction. The white-robed scholar stomped one foot in the air, like a meteorite piercing the sky, and punched me: "Give me Get down!' I didn't move, I stared at the fist of the white-robed scholar who was coming through the air, and it was almost in front of me, so I shouted angrily, 'Get out!' I turned around suddenly and dodged After receiving his lightning-fast punch, he kicked up and hit the white-robed scholar's lower abdomen, kicking him into the air and flying backwards, hanging on a branch of the big locust tree!"

The empress dowager clapped her palms and said with a smile, "Well done!"

Du Wenhao said with a smile: "All the onlookers also applauded in unison, pointing to the white-robed scholar hanging on the branch like a sausage, and laughed so hard. The white-robed scholar on the branch clapped his hands on the branch and jumped up. He got up and fell lightly on the ground. He stared at me. "Impossible!" He was very angry in his heart. He is a cultivator, but he was eaten up today, and he was eaten in the hands of a half-old child. Unexpectedly, today But in this small town, a half-grown kid who butchered a pig kicked himself up to the top of a tree and hung himself, how could he not be shocked and angry."

"Of course, if my Hao'er is not good, I won't like you."

Du Wenhao chuckled, and then said: "The white-robed scholar immediately used his spiritual consciousness to conduct a careful investigation on me, but he didn't find any soul power in me that a cultivator might have. You know, soul power is The basis of cultivating immortals is that there is no soul power, and it is impossible to open up the acupuncture points of the whole body. And soul power can only be possessed by people with immortal roots. Such people are also rare. After careful inspection by the white-robed scholar, he confirmed that the me in front of me has no The existence of the slightest soul power is really just a mortal who can't be more ordinary. But, how can such a mortal avoid the punch of a cultivator like himself? How can he kick such a kick to make himself a master of cultivating immortals Can't dodge?"

The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "You still have so many thoughts in your dream?"

"Of course, Meng is thinking in his heart. The white-robed scholar turned around, stretched out his hand, and the green steel long sword hanging on his saddle swished out of its sheath. It drew an arc in the air and landed on the ground. In the palm of his hand, the white-robed scholar said to me, "Pick up your pig-killing knife! This young master is going to use a weapon!" I slowly grabbed the pig-killing knife and smiled slightly: "I am a pig-killing knife." The knife, do you really want to try...?' As soon as the words fell, the long sword in the white-robed scholar's hand was stabbed in the air, and the blade was covered with blue sharpness in an instant."

Although she knew it was a dream, the empress dowager held her breath nervously.

Du Wenhao went on to say: "I was taken aback, this is Jianmang! The white-robed scholar has already blessed the sword's edge with immortality! He is facing me who does not know immortality at all, and he wants to kill me with immortality .His sword is very slow. He believes that as long as I have not practiced immortal art, I will not be able to escape this green steel sword blessed with immortal art. He just wanted me to show a panicked look under the threat of this terrifying sword light. The expression is as happy as a cat catching a mouse. However, all he saw was a touch of sarcasm on my stern cheek. He couldn't help but tremble: It seems that the other party has a plan in his mind. Could it be that the other party has already resolved his trick? Method?"

The empress dowager was so nervous that her breath became short of breath: "What happened later? Did you use this sword more? He is a cultivator."

"No need to hide," Du Wenhao said with a smile, "He can't kill me with immortal techniques."

The Empress Dowager wondered, "Why is that?"

"Because," Du Wenhao stretched out his hand and scratched lightly on the bridge of her nose, "Because the rooster crowed outside, I woke up from my dream. Hehe"

The empress dowager breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes, this is just a dream."

"Life is a dream. I am very happy to be able to fight for you in my dream." Du Wenhao said softly in the empress dowager's ear, "Tao Tao, I love you."

As the saying goes, women use their ears to make love. There is no woman who does not like to listen to sweet words, especially the empress dowager who has been widowed for more than ten years. Once a lonely heart is ignited by the fire of love, the blazing flame will be more blazing than the burning of a girl's first love. , and soon forgot the sadness, and said coquettishly: "I am the empress dowager, you dare to love? Are you afraid that others will say that you are messing up the palace?"

"Don't be afraid! Love is love. Even if everyone in the world knows it, I'm not afraid. If you say a few words, what are you afraid of? If the sky falls, I will be with you!"

The empress dowager's heart was as sweet as honey: "But, I am the empress dowager after all, so I can't marry you, and I can't stay with you forever!"

"If the two loves last for a long time, how can they be in the day and night! As long as you have me in your heart and you in my heart, that's enough!"

The empress dowager was moved in her heart, her tenderness was like water, she hugged Du Wenhao and began to cry.

Naturally, Du Wenhao wouldn't make her feel sad again, so he wiped away the tears for him, and said softly: "Good boy! Stop crying, or your eyes will swell from crying and turn into a cute little panda, it won't look good! "

The empress dowager burst into laughter immediately, and slapped him lightly: "I hate it!"

Du Wenhao pleaded softly in her ear again: "Tao Tao, let Yu Ge'er and the others go, and don't let them be buried, okay? Just give me some face, okay?"

The Empress Dowager burst out laughing, and said: "It stands to reason that if you beg me, I can't refute your face..."

Du Wenhao said happily: "You agreed? That's great!"

"Not yet! Don't be so anxious, listen to me." The empress dowager said angrily, "I know you have a kind heart, and your doctors pay attention to saving lives and healing the wounded, and you don't want to see living people being buried, right?"

"Yeah, especially women. Women are made of water. They are for love, not for harm."

The Empress Dowager scolded, "You said I was harming them?"

"No! It's not your idea. I mean the person who invented the system of sacrificial burial. My Tao Tao is the kindest woman in the world! Even ants are reluctant to be trampled to death. How could people be buried?"

The Empress Dowager smiled and said: "You, you keep putting on a high hat for me, just to save them - tell me the truth, are those idiots you whispered in my ear just now true, or are you trying to save them? ?”

"Of course it is sincere!" Du Wenhao said seriously, and raised a hand, "If what I said just now is half a lie, it will be thundered from the sky! There will be no burial..."

As soon as he said this, Du Wenhao's mouth was covered by the empress dowager's Rou Yi: "It's fine if it's true, whoever made you swear such a poisonous oath!"

Du Wenhao held her soft hand: "Tao Tao, I love you from the bottom of my heart, whether or not this matter exists, it will not affect my love for you!"

"Okay! Don't say it again, it's so disgusting! I believe you are!" The empress dowager blushed and said coquettishly.

"Then you promised not to be buried?"

"How about this, you begged me, and it's the first time, I don't give you any face, and I don't know what you say behind my back that I'm cruel!"

"Then how could it be? My Tao Tao is the kindest woman in the world. Sweeping the floor may hurt the lives of ants, and cherish moths..."

"Don't interrupt!" The empress dowager gave him a coquettish look, "There were five people who were supposed to be buried this time, namely, Chen Meiren, Yu Ge'er, and two talented people, Su and Mei, plus Wei Zhan. I will decree later that Wei Zhan will not be killed for the time being, until you finish your investigation. Then Su Shi is Su Shi’s niece. Su Shi also made military achievements when he went with you to fight against Tubo in the Western Regions. Let him accept your favor. There is no need for her to be buried."

"Great! I knew that my Tao Tao is a good person!"

The Empress Dowager raised her face and fondled his tough cheeks lovingly: "You are the real good person! People say you are a benevolent doctor!"

Du Wenhao smiled warmly: "I treat people, no matter how benevolent you are, you can only benefit a few people, and once you listen to the government behind the curtain, you will govern the country in the future, and your every move will be related to the wealth and lives of tens of thousands of people. Your benevolence It is of great use!"

The empress dowager was stunned for a moment: "Do you think I would be more suitable than Hao'er to listen to the government behind the curtain?"

"Of course! Prince Yong is also a good person, but in terms of benevolent government, he is definitely not as good as you. The most important thing is that if you listen to the government behind the curtain, won't I be rich, hehe."

The empress dowager smiled: "Do you think I am competent to listen to the government behind the curtain?"

"Of course! Besides, isn't there me? I'll help you."

The empress dowager nodded slowly, and said: "With your help, I am naturally relieved, but this matter is of great importance, let me think about it for a few days, okay?"

"Okay." Du Wenhao felt very happy that he had finally expressed his thoughts and persuaded the Empress Dowager to seriously consider the matter. Returning to the topic just now, he said, "You spared Wei Zhan and the Su family." , let the other three be spared as well!"

"That can't be done!" The Empress Dowager shook her head and said, "Chen Meiren deserves to die, and is the emperor's most beloved woman. If she dies for love, she will not only be buried in the imperial tomb, and will be honored forever, but she can also be given a posthumous title. Family, it’s better than being beheaded outside the Meridian Gate!”

Du Wenhao saw that what she said was categorical, and he also heard that what he said was reasonable, so he said: "What about Yu Ge'er and Mrs. Mei, can we spare them from being buried?"

"The Mei family was buried voluntarily. On the day the emperor died, she said she would die for love. She just waited for the day of the funeral and committed suicide."

"Really?" Du Wenhao had nothing to say, she voluntarily died in love, although watching her commit suicide is always against morality, but this was in ancient times, in the Song Dynasty, where chastity was emphasized, a concubine wanted to die in love for the emperor who passed away. Most appreciated by mainstream feudal society.If I want to stand up against interference, not only will I not be understood by others, but it will cause trouble for myself.Then he asked, "What about Yu Ge'er? Did she also volunteer?"

"She's not, but the emperor is too lonely in the underworld, someone must be with him..."

Du Wenhao was in a hurry: "We can make some paper figurines and horses and burn them to honor the emperor. Isn't that good? At worst, we can follow Qin Shihuang's example and bury him with terracotta warriors and horses. He is majestic and dignified. The emperor is in the underworld." I'm sure you'll like it when you see it...!"

"Terracotta Warriors?" The Empress Dowager wondered, "What are Terracotta Warriors?"

Du Wenhao was a little surprised. How could he not know about such an important archaeological discovery? When he thought of the word archaeological, he immediately remembered that the terracotta warriors and horses were an archaeological discovery in the 70s, which had never been recorded in ancient documents. Naturally, the Empress Dowager won't know.He hurriedly said: "The terracotta warriors and horses are made of clay and fired into tens of thousands of life-sized troops. They are buried around the imperial mausoleum and form an underground army to protect the emperor for generations to come."

The empress dowager was fascinated when she heard this: "That's a good idea! However, it may take decades to fire thousands of clay troops, and it will be too late in a while."

Du Wenhao also said dejectedly: "That's right, we can make a small number of terracotta warriors and horses to be buried first, and then slowly build them later."

The Empress Dowager shook her head and said: "Forget it, this project is too huge, and our national treasury is not rich. If a large amount of money is spent on this project, the common people will not get any benefits, and it may not be a good thing."

Du Wenhao praised: "I'll just say it. My mind is good, and I only think about the people. It is a great blessing for the people that a person like you can listen to the government behind the curtain."

The Empress Dowager pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Okay, there's no need to flatter. You've been talking for a long time, didn't you just want me to spare Yu Ge'er? Well, I'll give in one more step to save Yu Ge'er from being buried. The head office can do it, but speaking of the front, this is the biggest concession. I have pardoned three of the five martyrs, and only Chen Meiren and Mei are left. Don't intercede with me, or I will be angry. "

Du Wenhao smiled happily: "Okay! Don't beg for mercy, I don't care. Anyway, the two of them, Mei's voluntary, Chen Meiren killed so many concubines, and even hired a killer to try to kill me, it is more than enough to die. After living these days, I am very lucky to go back to my hometown and see my relatives."

The Empress Dowager then smiled and said: "It's not too bad, go and call Xiao Jiaozi in, I'll deliver the decree to release him."

Du Wenhao smiled, got up and walked to the door, opened the door, and called in Eunuch Jiao who was waiting outside.

(End of this chapter)