Emperor Zongwu: Choose the fetters of treacherous ministers at the beginning

In the minds of many who have watched this battle, this is indeed an exquisite peak duel.

Especially for many swordsmen who pursue the way of the sword, after watching this battle, they have a lot of insights.

As for winning or losing, they only knew that Ye Gucheng died under Ximen Chuuxue's sword.

Probably Ximen Chuuxue won.

But only the real top masters present will know.

This battle was won by Ye Gucheng.

In the last strike, Ximen Chuuxue was a bit slower than Ye Gucheng.

However, the sword that Ye Gucheng stabbed deviated and did not pierce Ximen Chuuxue's throat.

Ximen Chuuxue's sword pierced Ye Gucheng's chest.

"Your Majesty, Ximen Chuuxue has won!"

Beside Zhao Kai, Zhao Min said.

"Ye Gucheng won."

Zhao Kai said.

"But Ximen Chuuxue killed Ye Gucheng in the end, why did Ye Gucheng win?"

Zhao Min was puzzled.

"Ye Gucheng stopped in the end. He knew that he was destined to die, so he couldn't bear to kill the swordsman he respected the most at the last moment. He chose to let Ximen Chuuxue live, and he couldn't let the two great sword gods in the world die. it's here."

Zhao Kai explained.

"Ye Gucheng is actually a hero, it's a pity."

Ximen Chuuxue walked up to Zhao Kai.

Next, get down on one knee.

"Thank you for your majesty's fulfillment. From now on, Ximen Chuuxue is willing to hold the sword for your majesty. This life belongs to your majesty!"

Ximen Chuuxue said so.

"Is this battle enjoyable?"

"Exciting! The most enjoyable battle in my life, unfortunately, I lost."

Ximen Chuuxue said.

"It's just a temporary loss. After this battle, your understanding and realm of kendo should be improved. If you fight another time, maybe you will win."

Zhao Kai said.

"Maybe."

"Under the Shenwu Pavilion, there is a dungeon. Although it is gloomy, it is also suitable for you. Go there and think about it yourself, and think about this battle carefully."

"it is good!"

Ximen Chuuxue agreed to come down.

This can be regarded as the punishment for arbitrarily setting the place of the decisive battle at the Great Song Palace and disrespecting the imperial power of the Great Song.

Of course he has to suffer.

Although, it was actually Ye Gucheng's idea to set the venue for the duel at the Great Song Palace.

It's just that Ximen Chuuxue directly agreed and didn't object.

At this time, Lu Xiaofeng also came.

"Your Majesty, I want to help Ye Gucheng collect the corpse. After all, he is also my friend."

Lu Xiaofeng asked cautiously.

He knew that Ye Gucheng had committed a serious crime.

Perhaps this corpse will be hung at the gate of the city for several days and nights to be displayed to the public.

Let everyone know the fate of desecrating the imperial power and conspiring to rebel.

"Take it, I punish the living, I have no interest in the dead."

Zhao Kai said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty, you are truly a benevolent and righteous king!"

Lu Xiaofeng felt a little grateful in his heart.

Unexpectedly, although the Great Song Emperor was extremely majestic, he also had a benevolent side.

When Lu Xiaofeng left, Zhao Kai asked Zhao Min who was beside him suspiciously: "My, is it benevolent?"

Zhao Min shook his head and replied, "I can't say, I don't know."

At this time, A'Zhu came over with snacks.

Then he said with a smile, "Your Majesty is of course the King of Benevolence and Righteousness."

"I just killed King Duan, killed thousands of people, and may kill tens of thousands, or even tens of thousands of people in the future. How can this have anything to do with benevolence and righteousness?"

Zhao Kai shook his head.

"Your Majesty kills those who deserve to be killed. In fact, I was quietly watching from the side just now. The reason why Your Majesty performed that play at the end is actually because he wanted to give King Duan a chance in the end. If he really chooses to help You call the imperial doctor and try your best to save you. You can probably spare his life. Unfortunately, he chose to assassinate you in the end. This is his choice of death for himself!"

A Zhu's reading comprehension article is very good.

"So, of course, His Majesty is the king of benevolence and righteousness. He is much more benevolent than those emperors of other dynasties."

On the side, Zhao Min also wanted to understand the mental journey.

For a while, she developed more affection for Zhao Kai.

Only then did she realize that there was such a considerate maid by Zhao Kai's side.

Beautiful and intelligent, she can actually read Zhao Kai's mind.

I'm afraid such a woman is qualified to be Zhao Kai's confidante, right?

At this moment, Zhao Min felt a sense of crisis again.

Hearing Ah Zhu's comments, Zhao Kai also smiled wryly: "There are many dynasties in the Nine Provinces. Compared with those great emperors of other powerful dynasties, I am indeed less vicious. But, I don't know this. Is it good or bad."

"Your Majesty's blessings are equal to the sky, this is naturally a good thing!"

Azhu said.

"Haha, you are the only one who can talk."

this night.

Not only the people in the palace couldn't sleep.

The princes and ministers in the court outside the palace were also tossed enough.

They are naturally very concerned about the situation tonight.

Some ministers, when they heard that King Duan led the soldiers into the palace, they guessed that today might be a different day.

They don't care much about the sword god duel.

But when King Duan led his troops into the palace, they were too concerned.

After all, he had to go to court tomorrow morning.

At that time, in case the person sitting on the top of the court is Duan Wang.

Do they kneel down and shout long live, or do they not kneel?

Some of the courtiers who had offended King Duan were already wondering whether they should leave the city with their families.

It's a pity that the imperial city at this moment is completely under martial law.

No one can get out, unless it is a top expert who flies out directly.

How could they sleep this night?

It's time for the third watch.

The only news came from the palace.

The decisive battle between Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuuxue is over.

In the end, Ye Gucheng died under the sword of Ximen Chuuxue.

But exactly what happened in the palace, no one knows.

Some well-informed people do know.

That night, a lot of corpses were brought out from the secret passage of the palace.

When they were sent to the mass grave outside the city, they were all burned out in a single fire.

They calculated that they probably burned more than 2000 corpses.

It is likely to be the two thousand cronies brought in by King Duan.

Then, another team of beaters came out of the palace, and directly surrounded Duan Wang's mansion.

At the same time, the mansions of some ministers of the Duanwang faction were also besieged.

No one in Prince Duan's mansion can get out.

Now, everyone is clear.

King Duan's rebellion was suppressed.

Sure enough, the talented prince with a wide range of hobbies couldn't compete with the emperor in the palace.

The next day, the ministers went to court as usual.

Greeting each other is like a world away.

Seeing that everything is well with each other, they congratulate each other.

Some ministers who couldn't come to the court early, they knew in their hearts that they were probably investigated directly by the beaters.

Above the court, the emperor is still the emperor.

Under the court hall, the figure of King Duan had disappeared.

"々' My minister, King Duan passed away, and I am very sad."

Zhao Kai said these words calmly.

The ministers below all looked calm, neither happy nor sad.

Whoever dares to show (Li Liao Zhao) is sad may suffer.

In today's morning court, no one dared to make the emperor unhappy.

In case the emperor loses his temper, he does not know how many heads will be cut off.

Above the court hall, it also seemed extraordinarily quiet.

At this time, Fan Zhongyan, who had just arrived in the imperial city, stood up.

"Sir, there is a recitation!"

"Fan Aiqing, tell me."

Zhao Kai smiled.

At this time, Fan Zhongyan dared to speak.

The other courtiers were all terrified.

In fact, I didn't feel very angry because of King Duan's matter, and wanted to kill many people.

However, this group of ministers thought so.

After all, thousands of corpses were secretly lifted out of the palace yesterday.

The matter of King Duan's rebellion is absolutely true.

"Your Majesty, the Great Song Dynasty is now facing a great crisis. We must not be careless and think that we are safe just because we have just married the Ruyang Palace of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty! We need to train a more elite imperial army."

Fan Zhongyan said so.