Sheng Shi Merciful Light

In the great war 11 years ago, Daxing had negotiated peace with the four countries. Logically, there should be relevant news or a national contract, but Mu Ci searched the archives of the residence newspaper and the archives of the inner palace, but found nothing.I only saw that shortly after the peace negotiation, Emperor Tianshou suddenly ordered "to ban border trade with the four countries, and to cease diplomatic relations".

That's why he proposed to ask someone who knows the inside story, and it is necessary to know the inside story.Emperor Deguang passed Fang Shiji and Tang Yuzhou into the palace.

Because they had to wait, Emperor Deguang and Zaizhi discussed other state affairs, which were not advocated by Mu Ci. He always listened more than he said, and never interfered.

During this period, when King Zhong entered the palace, he met Emperor Deguang in the Taiwei Palace. When he learned that he was going to be an imperial envoy to investigate the corruption case of the Jiangzhou prefect, he was moved. .Before leaving Taiwei Hall, he glanced at Mu Ci and thanked him with a smile.

As a big man, who doesn't have the ambition and pride to travel across the world?King Zhong had an accident when he was young, and it was also because he was too good, which caused jealousy.He has a disability. At first he was young and ignorant, and he still struggled a little bit. Later, when he got older, he had to accept the reality and calm down.

But that doesn't mean he's willing to accept his fate.

But for a long time, when the emperor ascended the throne, the other brothers had to be idle kings to reassure the emperor.King Zhong had given up completely, but he didn't want to have the opportunity to participate in politics and do something serious for the country.

He knew that anyone who was not afraid of his brothers and had such a heart would be the ninth child.Lao Jiu didn't even bother to pinch his eyelids to Lao Wu who tried to harm him again and again, and his generosity was very comparable to others.It's normal for Lao Jiu to give other brothers some chances.

King Zhong left, Tang Yuzhou arrived, he lived in the imperial city, so he came sooner.Fang Shiji, on the other hand, is old-hearted, sometimes traveling with friends, and sometimes teaching students at Taixue, so his whereabouts are erratic.Emperor Deguang was also worried that the old man was walking slowly, so he sent a few strong imperial guards to say: "Bring the old prime minister back in."

Fang Shanwu just said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compassion." He dare not say that Fang Shiji is only 57, jumping up and down all day long, and his legs and feet are by no means bad for walking.

Fang's family style is very distinctive.

The ancestor of the Fang family was the brother who turned from a sheep-herding boy to engage in the "peasant uprising", followed the great ancestor to conquer the world, and was lucky enough to live to be named King Ningyuan.

King Ningyuan knew a truth early in the morning - "Everything is inferior but reading is high". When he became a prince, he still didn't forget to whip up the little leather whip he used to herd sheep when he was young, and drove his four sons to study mercilessly.Because of their poor background, the four sons took part in the imperial examination, and none of them passed the high school examination.But the sheep-herding prince did not give up, and set the family rules-children must study to be promoted, and take the imperial examination to become an official with real skills.It is not allowed to be sealed by the ancestors, nor is it distributed to the property of a copper coin. "

So the children of the Fang family understood from an early age that if you don't study for the imperial examination, you are a p in the Fang family.

The sheep-herding boy also understands a truth-"Only an excellent mother can breed excellent offspring", so he followed the footsteps of the Mu family's royal family, but did not marry a high-ranking family, and only married daughters of scholarly families for his children and grandchildren.It doesn't matter whether you are tall, beautiful, rich or not, just one point - do you have real talent in your belly?

The Fang family's family education is the most famous in Tianjing, and the children of the rich and powerful families want to go in and study.

It can be seen in which direction a person or a family has really worked hard.The whole family has such a progressive attitude, there are not a few Fang family who have been officials and butchers for a hundred years, and they have truly become the ministers of the Mu family's royal family for generations, and the pillars of the country.

Other kings with different surnames, such as Wang Ziguang’s father’s family, the Pingnan Wang family, always passed on a single lineage and were reluctant to give up education and discipline, resulting in unworthy descendants and gradually declining; The heart was swollen, and it was suppressed by the imperial power 30 years ago, and it was wiped out; Dingxi Wang Zuo, men did not think about making progress, and only sent women to be concubines and seductresses to advance to the throne. In the end, the family was demoted to common people and driven out of Tianjing City.

Among the five kings with different surnames in the founding of the country, the lineage of King Ningyuan has stood for a hundred years and has been passed down for five or six generations. The title is still the Duke of the State.

Fang Shizhong, the current Duke of the State, was still the eldest son back then, so he won the second place in the ranking when he was not a weak crown.Although he could no longer enter the official career, it made the Fang family's position more stable.

In such a Fang family, Fang Shiji served as the prime minister, and Emperor Deguang waited for him, and he would not feel unhappy about being neglected.However, the kings and chief executives had a lot of important affairs to deal with. After talking about the political affairs, Emperor Deguang sent all the ministers and workers who had problems to go back. Only King Guangling, Wang Youlun, Fang Shanwu and Su Yan, who had never impeached or spoke up, remained.

These few people are also most concerned about the reopening of border trade.

Fang Shiji only entered the palace near noon, and Emperor Deguang was most afraid of starving his precious ninth brother, so he let everyone have a meal in the palace together, and then everyone began to talk about the peace talks 11 years ago.

Emperor Deguang asked: "Fang Xianggong has something to do. I invited you into the palace to inquire about the peace talks between our dynasty and the four countries 11 years ago. I ask Fang Xianggong to speak frankly about the details."

Fang Shiji stood up, bowed to the ground, and said: "I am a humble minister, and I dare not call you 'Xianggong'. Your Majesty, please call me a scholar." He also has the seal of a Wenyuange University scholar.

Scholars attached great importance to this reputation, and Emperor Deguang followed suit: "Scholar Fang, please tell me."

Mu Ci noticed a detail, Fang Shiji took a look at Tang Yuzhou, Marquis of Xin'an.Tang Yuzhou's face was as sinking as water, with a gloom lingering between his brows all the year round, Fang Shiji nodded solemnly.

Fang Shiji sighed, then took out the long box that he had been holding in his arms all this time, touched the dark corners, seemed to have endless nostalgia, and then respectfully handed it out: "This is what the late emperor and the Four Kingdoms decided. Please read the peace agreement with Your Majesty first."

The reason why Fang Shiji came slowly was that this time it was really not running around, but that he heard that the emperor and the king of Chu wanted to inquire about the peace talks 11 years ago, so he went to the Fang family ancestral hall and ordered to pick up his two big and round men. The imperial army lifted up the bluestone stele engraved with family motto and Fengshui at the entrance of the ancestral hall, and found a black and inconspicuous long box from inside, before entering the palace.

After the Imperial Forest Army inspected it, it was handed over to Emperor Deguang.Inside are four bright yellow silk scrolls. Emperor Deguang unfolded them. They are the contracts of the Four Kingdoms, and they are also covered with the Jade Seal of Chuanguo and the seals of the Four Kingdoms.

Emperor Deguang frowned, and unfolded it for Mu Ci to see.

Mu Ci and Emperor Deguang met head to head, looking at the various items written on it.Mu Ci generally only focuses on the key points, and at a glance, he sorts out two very important pieces of information: first, the Four Kingdoms surrendered to Daxing, and the two sides agreed to a hundred years of peace and not to provoke the Shang Kingdom.

Second, after becoming a minister, you will pay tribute. The silver depends on the national strength of each country, ranging from 80 taels to 120 million taels per year.

Emperor Deguang asked Fang Shiji a question: "Why are these four letters of pronounciation not in the palace, but by Fang Xueshi?"

Fang Shiji's eyes showed grief, but he glanced at Tang Yuzhou again.

Mu Ci also asked: "The national books are kept secret, and the tribute silver from various countries is never seen. Why?"

Fang Shiji looked at Tang Yuzhou again.

Emperor Deguang said: "What's the secret of the Marquis Xin'an?"

Everyone looked at Tang Yuzhou. Tang Yuzhou was a good-looking man. He was originally a middle-aged handsome man, but his eyes and brows were full of depression, and he looked very vicissitudes.

Tang Yuzhou was silent for a long time, then stood up suddenly, and knelt down to Emperor Deguang: "This matter is all the responsibility of this humble minister."

Tang Yuzhou narrated what happened 11 years ago that was hidden in his heart.

Tang Yuzhou's mother is Princess Ping'an, the sixth younger sister of Emperor Tianshou. The son of this princess is talented and famous at a young age, and he is even more intelligent and studious. Same, all over the world.

At that time, Daxing had a good relationship with the four countries, and there were no major wars. Beirong and Xiliang were relatively safe because of their commercial routes. Only occasionally a small group of disobedient tribes harassed the border and went to Daxing to fight grass valley.Daxing has a good relationship with Gaofan and Nanli, and the queen of Nanli is still Princess Xining, who was married to Daxing.

Several countries often have envoys in Tianjing City. When Tang Yuzhou was young, he accidentally made friends with Tuoba Yingkuo, the fifth prince of Xiliang who concealed his identity.One intends to travel all over the world, and the other intends to make friends. Because of their "common interests", the two have become close friends and often talk by candlelight at night.

Because Tang Yuzhou is the son of the eldest princess, he can know many things about Daxing's upper class, so the young man who is not deeply involved in the world is tricked by Tuoba Yingkuo who has a hidden purpose to get a lot of information.

11 years ago, the four countries suddenly united, and the shadow of Tuoba Yingkuo was indispensable.

At that time, Emperor Tianshou was busy with his own conquest, and had no time to pay attention to his nephew who was falling into the guilt of "collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country". Princess Pingan, who knew his brother best, released Tang Yuzhou and ordered him not to speak out.

One year after Emperor Tianshou's personal conquest, after repelling the invasion, he threatened to attack the four kingdoms and destroy his kingdom.But after all, there are only two out of ten frontier troops, and only [-]% of the imperial guards in Beijing are left. In fact, they have no combat power to go abroad for conquest.But at that time, he was terrified of being beaten by Emperor Tianshou. The four countries that had wiped out most of the main force of the invasion did not know, so they hurriedly sent envoys to pay tribute and spend money to buy peace.

Fang Shiji was the minister of Honglu Temple at that time. In fact, with Fang Shiji's talents and qualifications, he could have been appointed as a minister. Fang Shiji will not be promoted if he knows political affairs.

Fang Shiji received the envoys from the four countries, he dared not neglect, and he was too busy to discuss peace.To make atonement, Tang Yuzhou volunteered to join the negotiation.Fortunately for the honorable sons, if talented people want to do something, Emperor Tianshou still likes it very much, and Tang Yuzhou is familiar with the cultures of various countries, so he granted his request.

So Fang Shiji was the main envoy for peace talks, and Tang Yuzhou was the deputy envoy.

Because Tang Yuzhou often communicated with the envoys of the four countries, he was familiar with each other's situation, so he killed all the four countries with one mouth, and made the four countries obey and accept the money.And Emperor Deguang cooperated with King Ding to make the illusion that Daxing was still strong and strong.

In the end, the four-volume contract that Emperor Deguang and Mu Ci saw now was finalized.To show their sincerity, Xiliang and Beirong even sent the real princess over to make a kiss.

This is called "long nights and many dreams". Before the official letter of pronouncing the ministers was published, the envoys learned from some channels that they were lucky to be strong outside the country, and the troops were insufficient, and the treasury was empty and could not fight anymore.Only then did I realize that I had been fooled.

It was Tuoba Yingkuo who came forward again, called an apology to explain, but actually invited Tang Yuzhou out to find out the truth.Tang Yuzhou already had an embankment against Tuoba Yingkuo, of course he would not reveal the truth, but he couldn't stand Tuoba Yingkuo's usual pretentiousness, but in fact he was full of cunning, inquiring about the news was false, muddying the water was true, drug addicts Down Tang Yuzhou.

When Tang Yuzhou woke up the next day, he found himself lying naked on a messy bed. Beside the bed was a dead female corpse. It turned out to be the princess of Beirong. Because she couldn't bear the humiliation, she wrote a bloody letter of accusation and stabbed herself in the heart with a dagger.

The envoys of the Northern Rong Dynasty persevered and made a big fuss, not only to offend the emperor, to create a rift between the monarch and his ministers, and to try to renegotiate.It's more to draw attention.The envoys secretly took advantage of the dry autumn and set fire to the Honglu Temple, intending to burn the letters of credence of the four kingdoms.

And Fang Shiji was transferred from the mountain to investigate Tang Yuzhou's affairs.Fang Ruhui, the eldest son of Fang Shiji, who has only been an official for two years, is working in the Si Nong Temple not far away. Seeing that the Honglu Temple is on fire, he recalls that his father mentioned that there are important things inside.Fang Ruhui rushed into the fire scene without hesitation, and desperately found the brocade box containing the four letters of state.

Although he got the brocade box, he couldn't escape because the fire was too big, and he knew that something was wrong, so he hid in the corner and guarded the brocade box desperately for fear of losing the national letter.

After Fang Shiji heard the news and arrived, the fire had already spread.He only found the charred body of his eldest son, and before he could cry bitterly, he began to search for the letter of credence. As a result, everything that could be burned in Honglu Temple was burned, so where else could he find it?

When the envoys of the four countries learned that the letters of credence had been burned, they jumped up and down and asked the emperor for an explanation.Fang Shiji could only enter the palace with Tang Yuzhou to plead guilty, but at this time, the disused concubine Xie Shi died of illness in the cold palace for many years, the Emperor Tianshou went crazy and searched the inner palace, and closed the court for half a month at the same time, not asking about state affairs, nor seeing his ministers .

Emperor Tianshou was annoyed by his envoys, so he simply and rudely issued an order to ban trade, break diplomatic relations, drive the envoys of the four countries away from Tianjing, and settle the peace talks.

Mu Ci touched the four letters of credence: "So, Fang Xueshi's eldest son risked his life to save the letters of credence?"

Fang Shiji's eyes were red, and his voice was slightly hoarse: "The dog saw that the fire was too strong, and he was afraid that the national certificate would be lost, so... he actually slit his abdomen open..." Fang Shiji's father and son are deeply affectionate. Now when it comes to the eldest son, he Still emotional, unable to speak.

He also discovered the credential when he was arranging his son's remains. The silly boy hid the things in his belly, pressed them to the ground, and kept the credential with his body.The eldest son was only 21 years old that year, and the young phoenix had just crowed, and...he thought about the pain of his son, who had been in pain for many years and had placed high hopes on him, and the pain of digging out his internal organs when he was dying, and he was so sad that he couldn't restrain himself.

Fang Shiji later met Emperor Tianshou and told the truth.But Emperor Tianshou was trapped in personal affairs, so he didn't want to ask any more questions.And it has been discovered by the four countries, and the military strength is difficult to sustain, and it can't do anything to the four countries.

Fang Shiji quietly hid the letter of credence for later.I was disheartened and wrote a letter to become an official.Emperor Tianshou felt ashamed, so he made him a prime minister.

Fang Shiji left and never let people call himself "Xianggong" - he didn't want the honor that he exchanged his eldest son's life for.

However, Yu Zhou did not find any evidence to prove his innocence. Although he was exempt from prosecution because he was the son of a princess, his official career was cut off, and he has been depressed ever since.

Although the events of that year are now clearly described in a few words, the tension and danger at that time still remain.

Mu Ci let out a long sigh, put down the letter of credence, walked down the imperial steps, and helped Tang Yuzhou up with his own hands: "Marquis Xin'an suffered for the country and fell into the tricks of villains, so don't blame yourself. I will definitely find out the truth when I have the chance, and return your innocence. "

Tang Yuzhou was moved and bowed deeply to Emperor Deguang and King Chu.

Mu Ci walked up to Fang Shiji, whose back was slightly hunched, and was burdened by years of shame and pain, and patted him on the shoulder vigorously, saying: "Scholar, don't worry, with the letter of credence in hand, we will not let Mr. Ling, let everyone Human sacrifice was in vain."

Fang Shiji's body trembled, his eyes were red, but because he couldn't lose his dignity in front of the king, he endured it desperately.

Mu Ci cupped his hands again and said to Emperor Deguang: "The Shrine of the Heroes and the Hall of Sages are about to be capped and completed. Please make the first day of the fifth lunar month, the day when the country was founded, as the national memorial day. Please enter the first batch of heroic souls who have contributed to the country. To offer sacrifices to the heavens and the earth, to comfort the heroic spirits. My younger brother thinks that the eldest son of a bachelor should be included in this list."

Emperor Deguang looked solemn: "What the ninth brother said is very true, and it should be so."

No one objected to this.

"Chen... Thank you..." Fang Shiji couldn't bear it any longer, bent down and knelt down on the ground, lying on his stomach for a long time, unable to get up, his whole body trembling non-stop, only occasionally let out a few choked sobs.

Even Su Yan, who is the most disciplined and admonishing, did not accuse Fang Shiji of his disrespect, and everyone felt heavy.

Wang Youlun was worshiping under Fang Shiji's door in the imperial examination back then, so he immediately came out and called him teacher to appease him.

……

The credential was kept in the palace, and Mu Ci left the palace with the copied copy.

Mou Yu followed silently.

Mu Ci didn't reach out his hand to Mou Yu, who was already on his horse, until he left the palace: "Brother and I will ride together."

Mou Yu pulled him up, hugged him to his chest, supported the saddle with one hand, and threw the reins to Wei Shu in front.Wei Shu led the horse, strolled forward slowly.

Mou Yu said: "I don't need your consolation, I've already taken revenge." His tone was somewhat heavy.

At that time, Mou Yu's family was the famous Yunxiao Palace in Jianghu, known as "Northern Xuejian, South Yunxiao". In order to fight against the enemy 11 years ago, Jianghu sects also joined the battle.Yunxiao Palace happened to be on the southwest border, and because of offending King Nanli Ming, its family was destroyed. Only the youngest child, Mou Yu, was escorted by his loyal servants to escape.

Later, Mou Yu was rescued by Emperor Deguang, who personally conquered him, and led his troops to kill Nanli Mingwang and the people he brought with him. It was indeed revenge.

It is precisely because Emperor Deguang avenged Mou Yu that he promised his lifelong loyalty, even pouring Yuquan spring wine to the prince without mercy.He's just dead, with nothing to worry about.

"Oh, then I need comfort." Although Mu Ci's state of mind is peaceful, it's not untouchable, especially after he has deeper and deeper feelings for Daxing.After all, on this land, there are already his brother, his lover, his partner, and so many lovely people.

Sometimes, verbal comfort is powerless, all you need is a quiet hug.

When Mou Yu dismounted, he hugged Mu Ci with his hands crossed. Mu Ci closed his eyes tightly and lay in his arms.

Mei Rong is on vacation for the past two days, and upon hearing the news, she greeted her at the door.

He didn't sleep well until mid-morning today. After getting up and washing up, he ate the breakfast that Mu Ci ordered to reserve, plus two dishes for lunch.He waited until the afternoon, although he knew that Mu Ci's entry into the palace was a matter of discussion, but since he didn't have a good sense of the palace, he was a little worried.

Mei Rong saw Mu Ci being carried back, and saw Mou Yu's serious expression, his face turned pale: "What's the matter? What happened to the king in the palace?"

Quickly reached out to touch Mu Ci's face, sniffing for his breath.

Mou Yu was not in the mood to joke, and whispered: "Don't make noise! ​​It's okay, he has a regular routine, and it's time for a nap. He was so comfortable in my arms, and fell asleep without disturbing him."

Mei Rong: "..."

What do you mean by "I'm too comfortable in my arms without bothering you?"

Mei knew that Mou Yu was just her elder brother, but she still felt jealous, but he was an adult, a little bit rational, and knew that he could show Mei Rong some embarrassment, but he couldn't really turn him off.Even if Wang was not asleep, it was impossible for him to support Mou Yu without reason.

Mei Rong's face turned sour, and she reached out to pick Mu Ci: "It's fine, then I'll take him back to his room to sleep. You should be busy, so go ahead."

Direct declaration of sovereignty!

Although Mou Yu's face was not good-looking, he could only send Mu Ci to Mei Rong's arms.If he argues with Mei Rong over a small matter, he will appear petty, and it will affect the internal unity, making it difficult for Mu Ci to do so.

Others: "..."

Why is there a sense of déjà vu between brother-in-law and brother-in-law?