Chasing King

As soon as the news of Han Zhaoxing's surrender came back to Beijing, the government and the public were furious. It is said that Xie Zhongren fainted on the spot.

Yan Si went to see Xie Zhongren in his spare time, and brought a good tonic.

Xie Zhongren didn't seem to be in any serious trouble, but he was shocked and angry, shaking all over and scolding Han Zhaoxing.

Yan Sikong looked at it, feeling very happy.

After scolding, he wailed again: "this evil animal has killed our family!"

Yan Sikong comforted: "my father-in-law, don't worry. It's important to be healthy."

"He should have died in Liaodong, he went to surrender, surrender gold, this This beast... " Xie Zhongren beat his chest hard.

The little supervisor quickly went to pull and said, "take care of your body, my father-in-law.".

Xie Zhongren holds Yan Sikong: "Sikong, your majesty can summon you?"

"No, your majesty has just got the news."

Xie Zhongren wiped his tears and restored his sly face: "we can't be dragged down by this beast. What do you think we should do now?"

Yan Sikong was helpless. He sighed deeply: "my father-in-law is very kind to me. My father-in-law is very considerate of me. I dare not deceive you. I'm just loyal to my father-in-law. I'm afraid that my father-in-law will listen to me..."

"It's time. If there's any way, just say it!"

Yan Sikong slightly arched his hand and said, "my father-in-law, Han Zhaoxing is recommended by you and your nephew. Now that he is defeated, not only his ministers are dissatisfied with you, but also his majesty will be angry with you..."

"Nonsense, you have to say it!" Xie Zhongren was furious.

"Father in law, calm down." Yan Sikong said calmly, "according to the younger generation, my father-in-law must show weakness now, and all the ministers can ignore it. But as long as you can lower your Majesty's anger, you can make the matter smaller."

Xie Zhongren nodded: "we also think so. What should we do?"

Yan Si idly turned her eyes, as if she wanted to say nothing.

"Oh, come on."

Yan Sikong Mian said: "to join the enemy and betray the country is a big crime to kill the nine ethnic groups. Now Han Zhaoxing still has his mother, daughter, daughter-in-law and descendants, as well as many relatives and servants in his hometown of Xiangyang. They are doomed to death. If his father-in-law can do justice to destroy his relatives..."

Xie Zhongren's face suddenly changed, his gray eyes staring straight ahead, his eyes cold.

Yan Sikong knew that Xie Zhongren had such a plan in mind, but it was also his relative after all. He couldn't say it by himself. He had to be "admonished" by an outsider, and finally made a forced gesture.

Sure enough, Xie Zhongren shook his head: "after all, it's our sister. No, it's not..."

"Father in law." Yan Sikong advised, "even Han Zhaoxing has gone to the enemy regardless of his family's life. For his own sake and his three sons, he has given up more than 100 members of the Han family. What kind of family do you care for him?"

"But..."

"Even if my father-in-law doesn't do anything, they will be dead. If my father-in-law acts indignantly, upholds justice and destroys selfishness, and then thanks to his majesty, your majesty will not be able to bear his years of service."

Xie Zhongren frowned and hesitated.

Yan Sikong earnestly advised: "my father-in-law is so affectionate and righteous. Have you ever thought of where Han Zhaoxing put his father-in-law in order to protect his life and continue the incense?"

Xie Zhongren looks angry.

"My father-in-law pretends to be ill and thanks a lot in front of your majesty. My younger generation will plead for my father-in-law. It's important to get through this disaster first."

Xie Zhongren's confidant eunuch also advised: "my father-in-law, the emperor's son-in-law is right. It was Han Zhaoxing who was unfaithful first. Besides, he killed more than 100 members of his family. He also implicated his father-in-law who was kind to him. What kind of benevolence did he say to this kind of villain who killed thousands of swords?"

Xie Zhongren sighed: "we don't want to be the heartless man, but Han Zhaoxing forced me..."

"I wish my father-in-law had figured it out." Yan Sikong comforted him and said, "today I will go to the palace to face the saint. First I will plead for my father-in-law. He said that he was ill by Han Zhaoxing. The next day he will go to the palace with his illness and ask his majesty to explain to the world."

Xie Zhongren gathered his fingers as old as the branches of a dead tree and said: "good!"

Yan Sikong smiles secretly.

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after visiting Xie Zhongren, Yan Sikong goes to the palace nonstop. He dare not delay for a moment, because this is the time he has been waiting for many years.

Xie Zhongren, a deeply rooted and poisonous traitor, has survived for 30 years. He killed Yan Zilian, killed Feng Jianping, and spread the eunuch party all over the country. Many loyal ministers and good generals have become his enemies. Now the chance to kill him finally comes. If he escapes, the old thief will die.

After entering the palace, Emperor Zhaowu was in a rage. The eunuch knelt down on the ground. Princess Wen whispered to her, but she didn't dare to get too close.

The supervisor informs Yan Sikong to see him, and Emperor Zhaowu immediately sends him in.

Yan Sikong ignored the mess and knelt down to the ground, "I have seen..."

"No way." Emperor Zhaowu shook his hand, his fat body trembled violently, his face turned white and red, and he was surprised and angry.Yan Sikong raised his head and sighed, "Your Majesty, calm down. Your Majesty's dragon body is the foundation of the country."

"The foundation of the state, what is the foundation of the state?" Emperor Zhaowu pointed to Yan Sikong. You just talked about the feast last month. You and you repeat it to me. "

Yan Sikong looks embarrassed and looks at Yu Ji. Yu Ji shakes his head helplessly.

Emperor Zhaowu grabbed a shallow vase full of flowers and smashed it on the ground

"The foundation of a nation is It's only the land that makes up the land. "

"Han Zhaoxing, you son of a bitch, is going to sell my Liaodong territory to the golden thieves!" Emperor Zhaowu was so angry that he couldn't speak clearly. "As soon as the door of Liaodong was opened, there was no danger in the north, and the golden thieves drove straight in, they It's going to the capital! " At last, the tone was full of fear.

"Your Majesty, calm down, your majesty."

"Calm down? How can I calm down? " Emperor Zhaowu trembled and fell down in his chair. "Liaodong is in danger, and there is another traitor who blocked the field. He started an incident in Shu, and even pulled out seven cities without any failure. This is the day to kill me, Dasheng."

Princess Wen knelt at his feet and sobbed in a low voice.

Yan Sikong said respectfully, "Your Majesty, it's useless to be worried at the moment. I'm afraid I've hurt myself. I came to the palace today to share your worries."

Looking at Yan Sikong, Emperor Zhaowu sighed: "Sikong, you know my mind best. I know you must have a good plan. If you don't come, I will summon you."

"Your Majesty's trust in me will never be rewarded."

Emperor Zhaowu propped up his chair and wanted to get up. The supervisor on one side quickly stepped forward to help him. He said, "come in and say." When he thought of something, he said to Princess Wen at his feet, "Princess Ai, go back to the palace and have a rest." There's something wrong with the tone.

With tears in her eyes, Princess Wen said affectionately, "my concubine is most worried about your Majesty's health. Your Majesty must take care of yourself."

"Well, let's go back first."

In her early years, Princess Wen was young and beautiful. She was charming and loved by Emperor Zhaowu. However, over the years, she was bound to fall in love with her beauty. The new people on the Dragon couch came and went and never stopped. Although she was still in favor, she was not as good as she was then.

Several people moved to the inner courtyard of the palace, and Emperor Zhaowu was helped into his chair. Xu was very angry. He was already out of breath after walking this way.

Yan Sikong said: "Your Majesty, the situation in Liaodong is urgent. You must send the generals to the front line immediately. If it's too late, it's too late."

"I mean that." Emperor Zhaowu touched his forehead, and Yu Ji immediately came to knead it for him. "How about sending General Zhao?"

Yan Sikong said with a wry smile: "at present, only general Zhao can stabilize the situation and the people."

Emperor Zhaowu shook his head: "I really regret that I didn't listen to the advice of the ministers to change the commander. If I had changed to General Zhao earlier, how could I have lost..." All of a sudden, he said angrily, "it's Xie Zhongren. He constantly recommends Han Zhaoxing to me, his good nephew!"

"Your Majesty doesn't have to blame himself. Although governor Han has been defeated, he once retired the army of Jin Kingdom with a small town. It's hard to predict the victory or defeat, but this traitor turned to the enemy after he was defeated. It's time to cut him to pieces!" Yan Sikong said indignantly.

"Yes, a thousand cuts!" Emperor Zhaowu said fiercely, "I have ordered to investigate his family. This crime should be I'm going to kill the three clans

"Your Majesty, the Han family can't trot. The most urgent thing is to order General Zhao to go to Liaodong immediately. One day, not one hour, should not be delayed."

Emperor Zhaowu nodded: "you, you are right, Yuji."

"The old slave is here."

"He immediately ordered Zhao Fuyi to be the governor of Liaodong and take 10000 garrison troops to rush to the front line."

"Yes." Yu Ji bows back.

Emperor Zhaowu was stunned and asked Yan Sikong, "but General Zhao has gone. Who will lead the garrison?"

"Is there a candidate in your Majesty's mind?"

Emperor Zhaowu hesitated.

Yan Sikong knew that Zhu Lanting was in his mind, but Princess Wen's younger brother was also in the garrison. He said, "Your Majesty, as the commander of the Imperial Guard, commander Zhu has been doing his duty to protect the safety of the palace for many years. Moreover, he is also your nephew, so he is the best choice."

"Well Let me think about it. "

At this time, Gu Zhaoyan's younger brother, who had no time to discuss with the army commander, would not be defeated.

Emperor Zhaowu picked up the silk handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his forehead. He looked tired both physically and mentally: "if I die, I will I have no face to see my ancestors. "

Yan Sikong said hastily, "Your Majesty, it's serious. Although it's domestic and foreign troubles at this time, our imperial government has plenty of Treasury, food and grass, strong troops, and just a barbarian traitor. It's impossible to shake our foundation."

"I..." Emperor Zhaowu seemed unable to speak, but he looked at Yan Sikong and whispered, "I'm afraid."

Yan Sikong comforted: "Your Majesty, don't be alarmed. I swear to live and die with you. In fact, I think that the biggest crisis at present is not necessarily in Liaodong and Shu, but on this court hall. ""Oh?" Emperor Zhaowu frowned.

Yan Sikong sighed: "before I came to see your majesty, I heard that Duke Xie was ill and went to visit him."

Referring to Xie Zhongren, Emperor Zhaowu's face was filled with disgust and anger: "Xie Zhongren I am very kind to him. I should be satisfied with the need for troops and military expenditure, but he recommended such a villain to be the commander of Liaodong! "

"That's exactly what I'm referring to." Yan Sikong shook his head helplessly, "I think this is the biggest crisis in front of me. At the time of employing people, Han Zhaoxing's defection to the enemy has aroused the fury of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty. How to pacify the people and make everyone work together to pacify the internal and external world? Your majesty, this is the most important thing. "

Emperor Zhaowu woke up and looked at Yan Sikong in a daze. After a long time, he said, "Xie Zhongren How's it going? "

Yan Sikong hears the meaning of the words. Xie Zhongren is in his old age. If he dies, he will not have to do anything to solve the anger of the ministers.

He knew that emperor Zhaowu still cared for Xie Zhongren's master and servant. After all, Emperor Zhaowu succeeded to the throne and Xie Zhongren had served him for nearly 40 years.

Yan Si was embarrassed and hesitated to speak.

"What? Dying? " Emperor Zhaowu opened his eyes.

Yan Sikong shook his head and said in embarrassment: "I dare not deceive your majesty. According to what I see, I'm afraid..."

"What is fear?"

"I'm afraid it's fake."

"Son of a bitch!" Emperor Zhaowu patted the armrest, "how dare he pretend to be ill?"

Yan Si knelt down in a hurry: "Your Majesty is calm, I dare not confirm. If Duke Xie is really ill, I will not be wronged. But I am loyal to your majesty, and I dare not conceal it."

"I'll send Yu Ji to have a look."

"No, your majesty, even if yu Gonggong went to see it, he thought he was pretending, and there was no way to take him."

"What about that?"

"When I see Mr. Xie, Mr. Xie scolds Han Zhaoxing and says that he wants to destroy his relatives with great justice. I implore your majesty to kill all the Han family to thank the whole world. I guess that Mr. Xie will come to see his majesty sooner or later. At that time, your majesty can test him personally."

Emperor Zhaowu hummed coldly: "he's behind the horse. Even if he doesn't come, none of the Han family wants to run."

"Your Majesty said it was just..." Yan Sikong wants to say nothing.

"You don't have to knock." Emperor Zhaowu said hastily, "if you have anything, please tell me."

"If, according to your Majesty's words, you want to kill the Han family, then Duke Xie It's also within the three ethnic groups. "

Emperor Zhaowu's face changed slightly. He lowered his head and thought about something.

Yan Sikong advised: "I know that your majesty cares about Mr. Xie's service for many years, but your majesty should also understand that Mr. Xie is the root of all the ministers' anger."

Emperor Zhaowu clenched his teeth: "this old thing really makes my teeth itch. But if I want to kill him, I will..."

"Your Majesty, what if Mr. Xie pretends to be ill? That's the crime of deceiving you. "

Emperor Zhaowu still hesitated.

Yan Sikong bowed again: "Your Majesty, Duke Xie treats me well, and I have great respect for him. But I am your Majesty's minister, and I marry your princess. I am loyal to your majesty with all my heart. I can't ignore the safety of Dasheng because of my personal relationship. I urge you to make a decision."

Emperor Zhaowu blinked and said: "if If he really pretends to be ill and deceives me, I will never forgive him. "

Yan Sikong said in a low voice: "I have a plan. I can try it out."