Rebirth of the Southern Barbarian Meng Huo
Chapter 216 Yu Jin’s tricks
Meng Huo knew that this move would definitely arouse strong opposition from the ministers, so before the ministers could force him to go to the palace, Meng Huo announced to the outside world that he was practicing in seclusion. In fact, he really went into seclusion.
After the country name was determined, boundless luck has been added to him. However, his luck has reached the realm of Nine Claws, and he cannot change at all. Moreover, so much luck cannot help him transform into a cultivator. for.Therefore, he urgently wants to retreat and use these dragon energy. If he can turn it into cultivation, then he can become an immortal in one fell swoop, and it is definitely not as simple as becoming a true immortal in one tribulation.
The courtiers who were loyal to Meng Huo came aggressively, but were told that Meng Huo had gone into seclusion. They were angry and could only leave dejectedly.
But when he saw many ministers looking downcast, Jia Xu put on an excited look and said, "Don't think too much, your Majesty's move has its own profound meaning."
After listening to Jia Xu's words, the officials looked puzzled, but Xun Yu looked like he suddenly understood and said, "Does your Majesty intend to test our loyalty?"
Following Xun Yu's question, many ministers suddenly looked surprised, thinking that Meng Huo was really just testing their loyalty, so many of them gave up their intention to ascend.But more people still choose to ascend.
Loyalty or disloyalty will not cost anyone's life.If you can be a happy immortal, why should you be someone else's minister?
Perhaps he could see what some people were thinking. Xun Yu pretended to be cold and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is so kind to you that you are allowed to ascend. However, I have ugly words ahead of you. If you ascend, you will not be my minister. If you betray me, The great Jin will be killed no matter how far away they are!"
Jia Xu also echoed: "What the prime minister said is absolutely true. Anyone who harms our great Jin Dynasty. So what if he ascends to heaven, I can take his life even if I go to the immortal world!"
The ministers immediately felt sad when they heard this, and many people gave up their attempts to be clever. However, as long as the two ministers Jia Xu and Xun Yu were around, the Jin Dynasty would not be able to change and remain safe.Ascension like this can only be achieved safely, but one does not dare to make any small moves.
After that, the ministers dispersed, and Xun Yu approached Jia Xu and said, "Marquis Su, I have some wine in my house. I hope I can have a drink with Marquis Su."
Jia Xu immediately said humbly: "The Prime Minister invites you. Wen He is honored."
So Jia Xu and Xun Yu went together to the Prime Minister's Mansion, but few people knew whether they drank alcohol or not.
While Jia Xu and Xun Yu were drinking together, Sun Quan went to Zhou Yu's house.
See Sun Quan who has regained his fighting spirit and is radiant again.Zhou Yu had to sigh and said, "Zhongmou has a good girl!"
Sun Quan also felt that Sun Shangxiang had done a good job, and said quite proudly: "Brother Gongjin, Shangxiang has obtained this opportunity for us, so we must not waste it. Zhongmou, please ask Brother Gongjin to help us again!"
After bowing to Zhou Yu, Sun Quan said again: "If Brother Gong Jin appears and speaks out, most of Gu's old ministers can ascend with Gu. In this way, we can completely rebuild our immortal foundation in the heaven!"
Zhou Yu frowned slightly when he heard this, but quickly bowed to Sun Quan and said, "Zhongmou. Are you afraid that I can't help you?"
Sun Quan was extremely surprised when he heard this and shouted: "Just because Meng Huo made you a warlord, have you forgotten the friendship between kings and ministers in the past?"
Seeing Sun Quan's furious look, Zhou Yu wanted to say something, but in the end he couldn't, and just shook his head slightly.
"Brother Gongjin, have you forgotten what your eldest brother asked you to do?" Seeing that he could no longer get angry, Sun Quan moved out the dead Sun Ce, hoping to persuade Zhou Yu to leave with him.
Sure enough, a trace of struggle flashed across Zhou Yu's face, and he had to say: "Master, I have been kind to you, so I shouldn't have abandoned Soochow. Just staying in Soochow is of no use. In the past, I was in the hands of Zhuge Kongming." If I lose, I will be completely defeated. Zhongda, do you know why I agreed to be the commander of the third army?"
"Why?" Sun Quan felt something was wrong, but he still asked.
Zhou Yu said: "Because Meng Huo promised to let me have another duel with Zhuge Kongming!"
Zhou Yu said it for this reason.Sun Quan knew that no matter how much he said, it would be useless. Zhou Yu was defeated for the only time in his life.Then it fell on Zhuge Kongming, which was close to a knot in his heart. Only by defeating Zhuge Kongming could this knot be broken, otherwise there would be no possibility of becoming an immortal in this life.
"Alas!" Sun Quan sighed, "Dang Gu never came. Farewell!"
"Good go, my lord!" Watching Sun Quan leave, Zhou Yu called him 'my lord' for the last time.
Sun Quan left without looking back.
When Sun Quan was promoted, except for a few veterans of Soochow, not many people followed him. Even Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao, and Lu Xun, whom he most relied on, did not follow him. The followers were only Lu Su, Huang Zhong, Gan Ning, and more than ten people. .It seems a bit unsatisfactory and ambitious.
After Sun Quan and the others safely entered the Tongtian Gate, many people began to become active again and had evil thoughts.Especially Yu Jin.
Although he was nominally the only king of the Jin Dynasty, Yu Jin's life was not easy. He had no soldiers and no power, and he was completely useless. Not only the old ministers of Cao and Wei were not happy, but also the new ministers of the Jin Dynasty did not like to see him.
These days made Yu Jin feel aggrieved.
After seeing Sun Quan ascend safely, Yu Jin suddenly had an idea.
Visit Cao Pi personally.
Cao Pi was also angry and allowed Yu Jin to come in.When he saw the banquet, Cao Pi's first words were: "The grass and trees have seen King Li!"
Yu Jin was stunned for a moment, then suddenly knelt down in front of Cao Pi and cried loudly: "Your Majesty, forgive me. This was not what I wanted. It was Xun Yu who misled me! That's why I did such a wrong thing, please." Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
Cao Pi was not moved at all, and only shouted sternly: "King Li, please leave quickly, otherwise the common people will avenge the murder of their father immediately if they don't mind!"
Cao Pi did not dare to seek revenge on Meng Huo, but he was not willing to let go of Yu Jin, the culprit. If Yu Jin hadn't been photographed, he would have taken Yu Jin's head immediately.
When Yu Jin heard this, he not only did not leave, but instead choked his head on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, I realized my mistake for a moment, and I beg your Majesty to forgive me. It was Xun Yu and Meng Huo who killed the former emperor, not me. I am loyal to your majesty and to Cao Wei." My heart has never changed!"
"Loyal?" Cao Pi chuckled.
"Yes, your majesty is loyal!" Yu Jin said.
"Then you bring me Xun Yu's head! Then I will believe in your loyalty!" Cao Pi said coldly.
"This!" Yu Jin heard this.His face suddenly twitched.
Cao Pi laughed and said: "Is this your loyalty? Get out!"
Yu Jin still didn't get up.He said fiercely in his heart: "I dare not kill that Xun Yu, but to show my loyalty, I can..." Yu Jin did not say the next words, and did not dare to say them. He only told Cao Pi through a sound transmission.
When Cao Pi heard the message, his expression immediately changed, he stepped forward and grabbed Yu Jin's collar and said, "You can really do it!"
Yu Jin nodded and said: "I have become a powerful king and have the ability to enter and leave the palace. This can definitely be done!"
"Okay!" Cao Pi was overjoyed when he heard this, "If things go well, it will prove your loyalty. I will investigate everything in the past and let you rebuild the Immortal Trap Army!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yu Jin showed a hint of joy, but it was because of his ambition for power.
"Get up." Cao Pi said.
Although Meng Huo had already issued the decree to ascend at will.But not everyone can be promoted casually. At least those who are officials in the court must report to Jia Xu or Xun Yu.Of course the civil servants looked for Xun Yu, while the military generals looked for Jia Xu.
On the second day after Sun Quan ascended to the throne, Yu Jin went to Xun Yu's house and promised to ascend.
Yu Jin was different from others, and Xun Yu couldn't approve it, so he said to Jin: "King Li is a military general. I really don't have the power to allow King Li to ascend. King Li might as well ask Mr. Suhou."
Yu Jin knew that Xun Yu would speak like this, and immediately said angrily: "I am the king. How can Jia Xu, a prince, approve my king's affairs? If my king wants to ascend, only your majesty can do it. In this way, I ask your majesty personally go!"
After Yu Jin left Xun Yu's mansion, he went straight to the palace.
But he was blocked by Eunuch Fu, saying that Meng Huo was in seclusion and saw no one!
So Yu Jin had no choice but to leave, so Yu Jin came to the palace three times in two days and asked to see Meng Huo and ask for his ascension.
Yu Jin came more often.Even Eunuch Fu was upset and said: "Prince Li wants to ascend. No one will stop him, not even your Majesty. You don't have to ask."
But Yu Jin shook his head and said: "Your Majesty has made me king. How can I leave without saying goodbye now? I am not that rude person!"
"Stop!" Eunuch Fu said helplessly.But I was thinking to myself: I really think I am a green onion!
So every now and then, Yu Jin came to the palace.
Just when Yu Jin was taking action, news came out from the outside world that Cao Pi was about to ascend.Moreover, there are many followers, including the Cao and Xiahou clans, and many Cao Wei veterans, whose cultivation level is not bad, and can enter the heaven through the path of ascension.
And for some unknown reason, many officials and generals who were already serving in the court actually wanted to follow Cao Pi. Among them, the one that made Jia Xu, Xun Yu and others heartache the most was that the other four sons of the Five Sons of Good Generals also wanted to be promoted. Following the ascension, except for Cao Zhi who stayed behind unexpectedly, all the other former strong men of Cao Wei had to leave.
Although it will not shake the foundation of the country, the losses will be extremely heavy.
For this reason, Jia Xu, Xun Yu, and Sima Yi personally went to the palace to ask for an audience with Queen Zhu Rong. However, even if Zhu Rong Qiqi went to the secret room where Meng Huo was, she was not allowed to enter it. However, the dragon energy filling the secret room and outside was almost solid, and Zhu Rong Qiqi could do nothing. No.
In the end, Jia Xu, Xun Yu, and Sima Yi had no choice but to give up and watch the four generals follow Cao Pi and ascend.
When he ascended that day, many people came to see him off. Seeing that the four good generals were on the way to ascend, Xun Yu finally couldn't hold back and shouted to Zhang Liao among them: "Wen Yuan, your majesty treats you so well? Why are you here!"
Zhang Liao had an old relationship with Meng Huo, and had a close personal relationship with Xun Yu, and he was a sincere man.
Asked what Xun Yu said, Zhang Liao opened his mouth, but never said anything.
"Let's go!" Xun Yu looked angry and turned around to leave.
Reluctantly, Jia Xu and Sima Yi also left, "Prime Minister, what did Zhang Liao just say?" Jia Xu took a step closer and asked.
"He told us to be careful." Xun Yu lowered his voice.
Sima Yi looked unhappy. After all, he was the commander of the Second Army. Now four of the five generals under his command were gone. How could he feel better? He immediately said angrily: "Could it be that guy who caused the trouble?"
"I guess so!" Xun Yu nodded, but he really couldn't figure out how Yu Jinhe De could allow five good generals to follow Cao Pi and ascend.
"Where is Yu Jin now?" Sima Yi turned around and asked.
"Today someone saw that Yu Jin went to the palace again to ask for an audience with His Majesty." One of Sima Yi's men quickly replied.
When Sima Yi heard this, his expression became even more solemn, and he said: "He didn't come to see you off now, but he went to the palace. Could it be that he still wants to do harm to my father!"
"Just him?" Nazuo interrupted.
"Back off!" Sima Yi shouted at his subordinates and looked at Jia Xu, "What do you think, Marquis Su?"
Jia Xu was speechless, but Xun Yu said: "No matter what he wants to do, let's just go and watch!"
So the three of them went directly to the palace.
At the same time, Yu Jin entered the palace again. When he saw Eunuch Fu, he said a word and left. Yu Jin looked happy and headed straight for the Hall of Supreme Harmony where he usually went to court.
After the country name was determined, boundless luck has been added to him. However, his luck has reached the realm of Nine Claws, and he cannot change at all. Moreover, so much luck cannot help him transform into a cultivator. for.Therefore, he urgently wants to retreat and use these dragon energy. If he can turn it into cultivation, then he can become an immortal in one fell swoop, and it is definitely not as simple as becoming a true immortal in one tribulation.
The courtiers who were loyal to Meng Huo came aggressively, but were told that Meng Huo had gone into seclusion. They were angry and could only leave dejectedly.
But when he saw many ministers looking downcast, Jia Xu put on an excited look and said, "Don't think too much, your Majesty's move has its own profound meaning."
After listening to Jia Xu's words, the officials looked puzzled, but Xun Yu looked like he suddenly understood and said, "Does your Majesty intend to test our loyalty?"
Following Xun Yu's question, many ministers suddenly looked surprised, thinking that Meng Huo was really just testing their loyalty, so many of them gave up their intention to ascend.But more people still choose to ascend.
Loyalty or disloyalty will not cost anyone's life.If you can be a happy immortal, why should you be someone else's minister?
Perhaps he could see what some people were thinking. Xun Yu pretended to be cold and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is so kind to you that you are allowed to ascend. However, I have ugly words ahead of you. If you ascend, you will not be my minister. If you betray me, The great Jin will be killed no matter how far away they are!"
Jia Xu also echoed: "What the prime minister said is absolutely true. Anyone who harms our great Jin Dynasty. So what if he ascends to heaven, I can take his life even if I go to the immortal world!"
The ministers immediately felt sad when they heard this, and many people gave up their attempts to be clever. However, as long as the two ministers Jia Xu and Xun Yu were around, the Jin Dynasty would not be able to change and remain safe.Ascension like this can only be achieved safely, but one does not dare to make any small moves.
After that, the ministers dispersed, and Xun Yu approached Jia Xu and said, "Marquis Su, I have some wine in my house. I hope I can have a drink with Marquis Su."
Jia Xu immediately said humbly: "The Prime Minister invites you. Wen He is honored."
So Jia Xu and Xun Yu went together to the Prime Minister's Mansion, but few people knew whether they drank alcohol or not.
While Jia Xu and Xun Yu were drinking together, Sun Quan went to Zhou Yu's house.
See Sun Quan who has regained his fighting spirit and is radiant again.Zhou Yu had to sigh and said, "Zhongmou has a good girl!"
Sun Quan also felt that Sun Shangxiang had done a good job, and said quite proudly: "Brother Gongjin, Shangxiang has obtained this opportunity for us, so we must not waste it. Zhongmou, please ask Brother Gongjin to help us again!"
After bowing to Zhou Yu, Sun Quan said again: "If Brother Gong Jin appears and speaks out, most of Gu's old ministers can ascend with Gu. In this way, we can completely rebuild our immortal foundation in the heaven!"
Zhou Yu frowned slightly when he heard this, but quickly bowed to Sun Quan and said, "Zhongmou. Are you afraid that I can't help you?"
Sun Quan was extremely surprised when he heard this and shouted: "Just because Meng Huo made you a warlord, have you forgotten the friendship between kings and ministers in the past?"
Seeing Sun Quan's furious look, Zhou Yu wanted to say something, but in the end he couldn't, and just shook his head slightly.
"Brother Gongjin, have you forgotten what your eldest brother asked you to do?" Seeing that he could no longer get angry, Sun Quan moved out the dead Sun Ce, hoping to persuade Zhou Yu to leave with him.
Sure enough, a trace of struggle flashed across Zhou Yu's face, and he had to say: "Master, I have been kind to you, so I shouldn't have abandoned Soochow. Just staying in Soochow is of no use. In the past, I was in the hands of Zhuge Kongming." If I lose, I will be completely defeated. Zhongda, do you know why I agreed to be the commander of the third army?"
"Why?" Sun Quan felt something was wrong, but he still asked.
Zhou Yu said: "Because Meng Huo promised to let me have another duel with Zhuge Kongming!"
Zhou Yu said it for this reason.Sun Quan knew that no matter how much he said, it would be useless. Zhou Yu was defeated for the only time in his life.Then it fell on Zhuge Kongming, which was close to a knot in his heart. Only by defeating Zhuge Kongming could this knot be broken, otherwise there would be no possibility of becoming an immortal in this life.
"Alas!" Sun Quan sighed, "Dang Gu never came. Farewell!"
"Good go, my lord!" Watching Sun Quan leave, Zhou Yu called him 'my lord' for the last time.
Sun Quan left without looking back.
When Sun Quan was promoted, except for a few veterans of Soochow, not many people followed him. Even Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao, and Lu Xun, whom he most relied on, did not follow him. The followers were only Lu Su, Huang Zhong, Gan Ning, and more than ten people. .It seems a bit unsatisfactory and ambitious.
After Sun Quan and the others safely entered the Tongtian Gate, many people began to become active again and had evil thoughts.Especially Yu Jin.
Although he was nominally the only king of the Jin Dynasty, Yu Jin's life was not easy. He had no soldiers and no power, and he was completely useless. Not only the old ministers of Cao and Wei were not happy, but also the new ministers of the Jin Dynasty did not like to see him.
These days made Yu Jin feel aggrieved.
After seeing Sun Quan ascend safely, Yu Jin suddenly had an idea.
Visit Cao Pi personally.
Cao Pi was also angry and allowed Yu Jin to come in.When he saw the banquet, Cao Pi's first words were: "The grass and trees have seen King Li!"
Yu Jin was stunned for a moment, then suddenly knelt down in front of Cao Pi and cried loudly: "Your Majesty, forgive me. This was not what I wanted. It was Xun Yu who misled me! That's why I did such a wrong thing, please." Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
Cao Pi was not moved at all, and only shouted sternly: "King Li, please leave quickly, otherwise the common people will avenge the murder of their father immediately if they don't mind!"
Cao Pi did not dare to seek revenge on Meng Huo, but he was not willing to let go of Yu Jin, the culprit. If Yu Jin hadn't been photographed, he would have taken Yu Jin's head immediately.
When Yu Jin heard this, he not only did not leave, but instead choked his head on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, I realized my mistake for a moment, and I beg your Majesty to forgive me. It was Xun Yu and Meng Huo who killed the former emperor, not me. I am loyal to your majesty and to Cao Wei." My heart has never changed!"
"Loyal?" Cao Pi chuckled.
"Yes, your majesty is loyal!" Yu Jin said.
"Then you bring me Xun Yu's head! Then I will believe in your loyalty!" Cao Pi said coldly.
"This!" Yu Jin heard this.His face suddenly twitched.
Cao Pi laughed and said: "Is this your loyalty? Get out!"
Yu Jin still didn't get up.He said fiercely in his heart: "I dare not kill that Xun Yu, but to show my loyalty, I can..." Yu Jin did not say the next words, and did not dare to say them. He only told Cao Pi through a sound transmission.
When Cao Pi heard the message, his expression immediately changed, he stepped forward and grabbed Yu Jin's collar and said, "You can really do it!"
Yu Jin nodded and said: "I have become a powerful king and have the ability to enter and leave the palace. This can definitely be done!"
"Okay!" Cao Pi was overjoyed when he heard this, "If things go well, it will prove your loyalty. I will investigate everything in the past and let you rebuild the Immortal Trap Army!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yu Jin showed a hint of joy, but it was because of his ambition for power.
"Get up." Cao Pi said.
Although Meng Huo had already issued the decree to ascend at will.But not everyone can be promoted casually. At least those who are officials in the court must report to Jia Xu or Xun Yu.Of course the civil servants looked for Xun Yu, while the military generals looked for Jia Xu.
On the second day after Sun Quan ascended to the throne, Yu Jin went to Xun Yu's house and promised to ascend.
Yu Jin was different from others, and Xun Yu couldn't approve it, so he said to Jin: "King Li is a military general. I really don't have the power to allow King Li to ascend. King Li might as well ask Mr. Suhou."
Yu Jin knew that Xun Yu would speak like this, and immediately said angrily: "I am the king. How can Jia Xu, a prince, approve my king's affairs? If my king wants to ascend, only your majesty can do it. In this way, I ask your majesty personally go!"
After Yu Jin left Xun Yu's mansion, he went straight to the palace.
But he was blocked by Eunuch Fu, saying that Meng Huo was in seclusion and saw no one!
So Yu Jin had no choice but to leave, so Yu Jin came to the palace three times in two days and asked to see Meng Huo and ask for his ascension.
Yu Jin came more often.Even Eunuch Fu was upset and said: "Prince Li wants to ascend. No one will stop him, not even your Majesty. You don't have to ask."
But Yu Jin shook his head and said: "Your Majesty has made me king. How can I leave without saying goodbye now? I am not that rude person!"
"Stop!" Eunuch Fu said helplessly.But I was thinking to myself: I really think I am a green onion!
So every now and then, Yu Jin came to the palace.
Just when Yu Jin was taking action, news came out from the outside world that Cao Pi was about to ascend.Moreover, there are many followers, including the Cao and Xiahou clans, and many Cao Wei veterans, whose cultivation level is not bad, and can enter the heaven through the path of ascension.
And for some unknown reason, many officials and generals who were already serving in the court actually wanted to follow Cao Pi. Among them, the one that made Jia Xu, Xun Yu and others heartache the most was that the other four sons of the Five Sons of Good Generals also wanted to be promoted. Following the ascension, except for Cao Zhi who stayed behind unexpectedly, all the other former strong men of Cao Wei had to leave.
Although it will not shake the foundation of the country, the losses will be extremely heavy.
For this reason, Jia Xu, Xun Yu, and Sima Yi personally went to the palace to ask for an audience with Queen Zhu Rong. However, even if Zhu Rong Qiqi went to the secret room where Meng Huo was, she was not allowed to enter it. However, the dragon energy filling the secret room and outside was almost solid, and Zhu Rong Qiqi could do nothing. No.
In the end, Jia Xu, Xun Yu, and Sima Yi had no choice but to give up and watch the four generals follow Cao Pi and ascend.
When he ascended that day, many people came to see him off. Seeing that the four good generals were on the way to ascend, Xun Yu finally couldn't hold back and shouted to Zhang Liao among them: "Wen Yuan, your majesty treats you so well? Why are you here!"
Zhang Liao had an old relationship with Meng Huo, and had a close personal relationship with Xun Yu, and he was a sincere man.
Asked what Xun Yu said, Zhang Liao opened his mouth, but never said anything.
"Let's go!" Xun Yu looked angry and turned around to leave.
Reluctantly, Jia Xu and Sima Yi also left, "Prime Minister, what did Zhang Liao just say?" Jia Xu took a step closer and asked.
"He told us to be careful." Xun Yu lowered his voice.
Sima Yi looked unhappy. After all, he was the commander of the Second Army. Now four of the five generals under his command were gone. How could he feel better? He immediately said angrily: "Could it be that guy who caused the trouble?"
"I guess so!" Xun Yu nodded, but he really couldn't figure out how Yu Jinhe De could allow five good generals to follow Cao Pi and ascend.
"Where is Yu Jin now?" Sima Yi turned around and asked.
"Today someone saw that Yu Jin went to the palace again to ask for an audience with His Majesty." One of Sima Yi's men quickly replied.
When Sima Yi heard this, his expression became even more solemn, and he said: "He didn't come to see you off now, but he went to the palace. Could it be that he still wants to do harm to my father!"
"Just him?" Nazuo interrupted.
"Back off!" Sima Yi shouted at his subordinates and looked at Jia Xu, "What do you think, Marquis Su?"
Jia Xu was speechless, but Xun Yu said: "No matter what he wants to do, let's just go and watch!"
So the three of them went directly to the palace.
At the same time, Yu Jin entered the palace again. When he saw Eunuch Fu, he said a word and left. Yu Jin looked happy and headed straight for the Hall of Supreme Harmony where he usually went to court.
You'll Also Like
-
I Can Exchange For Comprehension
Chapter 1204 14 hours ago -
Ghost Shelter System
Chapter 1488 14 hours ago -
Venerable Yuan
Chapter 1502 14 hours ago -
In this weird world, I can consecrate the gods
Chapter 1250 14 hours ago -
Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 1293 14 hours ago -
Dragon Bloodline Evolution
Chapter 1608 14 hours ago -
Wasteland, one-click extraction, permanent immortal buff at the beginning
Chapter 1298 14 hours ago -
Fighter of the Destiny
Chapter 1183 14 hours ago -
Giant Beast Survival Battlefield: Get Lucky Seven at the start!
Chapter 163 14 hours ago -
Dao Fruit
Chapter 1506 14 hours ago