Chapter 2775: Exterminating Three Tribes and Serving as Minister of War

There were only Wei Yuan and Xu Zisheng in the autopsy room. Wei Yuan took out the gold hairpin from his sleeve and handed it to Prince Yu, saying softly.

"This was found on her body, and it was also used by her to commit suicide. Does the prince know it?"

Prince Yu's eyes froze, and his expression was frozen. He looked like a gradually weathered sculpture. After a long time, he spoke, extremely bitter.

"It's hers."

The empty room fell into a dead silence. None of the three men spoke again. After a long time, Prince Yu, who looked down at the gold hairpin, asked in a hoarse voice with amazing murderous intent.

"Who did it?"

"Only three people were found, Pingyuan Bo, Zhang Feng, the Minister of War, and the Ministry of Revenue."

Wei Yuan stared at him, his deep eyes filled with the vicissitudes of time, and told Xu Qian'an everything he found out.

"The three of them originally planned to trick her out of the capital, but their young master was attracted by her beauty and never thought of letting the princess who was out of Prince Yu's sight go back alive."

"She was humiliated?"

Prince Yu's voice was terrifyingly calm, his eyes were filled with terrible murderous intent, and the whole person was like a bloodthirsty beast.

"She swallowed the hairpin and committed suicide."

Wei Yuan shook his head, and then looked at Prince Yu deeply, and finally said.

"We are still not sure that she is a princess. A golden hairpin can't represent anything?"

"My own daughter, I know myself, I know what I should do!"

Prince Yu left, just took a look at the corpse, and never dared to look at it again. His back was extremely sad and sad.

Xu Zisheng frowned slightly, glanced at the corpse of Princess Pingyang, and sighed.

The simple-minded Princess Pingyang had no idea of ​​the complexity of the court situation, let alone the viciousness of human hearts. A girl who was not well-versed in the world and a monk who chanted scriptures and chanted Buddha, the moment they decided to elope, the tragic ending was doomed.

This is a simple and plain love story, but it is destined to be extraordinary, because the heroine in the story is a princess of noble status, she should never, ever, fall in love with a monk. But the taste of love is so wonderful that she is willing to abandon everything, abandon the glory and wealth, abandon the identity of the royal family, leave the capital with Henghui, and spend the rest of her life together.

However, not all love has an ending. The talented men and beautiful women in the storybooks can always get married, because that is the storybook. There are too many unpredictable changes in reality. They finally became victims of political struggles. Perhaps before the doom came, the lovers were still imagining a future of living together.

On that day, Prince Yu, who had ignored the government for many days, stepped into the palace and met with Emperor Yuan Jing with a bloody letter in his hand, suing Pingyuan Bo, the Ministry of Households, and the Ministry of War for murdering the royal family, and demanded justice for them and revenge for his beloved daughter, Princess Pingyang.

Emperor Yuan Jing was furious, and even unwilling to wait for the three courts to hear the case, he directly issued an edict to invite the Supervisor of the Imperial Observatory to check the Qi technique.

A carriage came at a gallop and stopped at the bottom of the Observatory. Eunuch Liu, who was white and beardless but had some crow's feet, jumped off the carriage in a panic without waiting for the servants to bring the ladder.

Eunuch Liu rushed into the Observatory, holding up the imperial edict in his hand, hurriedly shouted.

"Your Majesty has ordered that the Supervisor enter the palace immediately."

Eunuch Liu shouted three times in a row. In order to prevent the astrologers of the Imperial Observatory from colluding with officials, the court ordered that the Qi technique would not work for officials of the fourth rank and above, but there was one exception, that is the Supervisor!

"Don't shout, the teacher has already gone to the palace."

A voice suddenly came from the side, and Eunuch Liu turned his head sharply and saw Yang Qianhuan in white standing with his hands behind his back, his back to him.

"Yang Qianhuan, when did you return to Beijing?"

Eunuch Liu was startled, rolled his eyes, and asked unhappily.

"When the capital needed me, I came back."

Yang Qianhuan's tone was deep, full of the style of a master. He turned his back to the world, and a feeling of invincible loneliness arose spontaneously.

"You are talking nonsense all day long, can't you speak properly?"

Eunuch Liu sprayed Yang Qianhuan unhappily, turned around and left, and didn't want to pay attention to this lunatic at all.

Yang Qianhuan was speechless for a while. Eunuch Liu's reaction was different from what he thought. He didn't see his master style.

"Sure enough, he is a eunuch, vulgar, and he doesn't know how to appreciate my invincible style!"

In the Golden Palace, Emperor Yuan Jing was furious, exuding a terrifying aura, looking down at the civil and military ministers below, his eyes were like swords, and the edge was terrifying. Even the cabinet chief did not dare to look at him, bowed his head, and remained silent.

On the side, Sun Mingzhong, the secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and Zhang Feng, the Minister of War, looked gray and despairing. Facing the furious Emperor Yuan Jing and the hateful Prince Yu, they knew it was over, everything was over. With the Supervisor, they could not lie at all, and could not hide from the sharp eyes of the Supervisor.

Xu Zisheng was probably the only calm person in the Golden Palace. He looked at the trembling Minister of War and the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue calmly, and sneered in his heart. It was unforgivable to bring evil upon oneself. They really thought they could hide it from the world and leave good and evil unpunished.

"Supervisor, what was the result?"

Emperor Yuan Jing suppressed his anger. Facing the Supervisor of the Sitianjian, he had a different attitude and showed special respect, as if the two were equal.

"It was indeed as Prince Yu said, it was them!"

"You are so bold that you dared to murder the royal family. Someone, drag them away and exterminate their three clans!"

Yuan Jing was furious, his hair and beard stood up, and he shouted fiercely, slamming his palm on the dragon throne, frightening all the civil and military officials in the court, burying their heads in their chests, not daring to breathe.

Zhang Feng, the Minister of War, and Sun Mingzhong, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, collapsed to the ground after hearing the words, with a pool of yellow water flowing under them. They were so scared that they had urinated incontinence.

The so-called three clans of the barbarians are the three clans of the father, the three clans of the mother, and the three clans of the wife, which can be classified as capital punishment. It is second only to the nine clans of the barbarians for treason.

Tomorrow, the capital city of Kyoto will probably be full of people. Although Pingyuan Bo's family was exterminated, compared with the three clans of the barbarians, at least dozens or hundreds of people will die. None of the relatives of Pingyuan Bo's three clans can escape, and the same goes for the other two.

Several guards came forward, lifted the two people up, and walked out. A smell of arrogance filled the entire hall, and all the civil and military officials were silent.

Prince Yu's eyes were filled with tears, his body was hunched, he knelt on the ground, and kowtowed to express his gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Bang, bang, bang, three crisp sounds echoed in the hall, and Prince Yu's forehead hit the ground hard, purple and blue, and he seemed very excited. He only had such a beloved daughter, and now she was separated from him, and there was no hope and anger in his heart.

Emperor Yuan Jing looked at this scene with emotion, rarely showing tenderness, walked down from the dragon throne, came to Prince Yu, personally helped him up, and comforted him.

"Pingyang is gone, you still need to take care of yourself, don't ruin your body like this!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern!"

Prince Yu's body trembled slightly. He was old and sent off the young, and now he was able to kill his enemy and take revenge. It was inevitable that he was excited.

"The Liang Party is finished!"

Xu Zisheng had a sneer on his lips, quietly watching the Minister of War and the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue being dragged away by the guards, and said secretly in his heart.

The Liang Party was the biggest beneficiary of Prince Yu's struggle to withdraw from the power stage. Led by Zhang Feng, the Minister of War, and Sun Mingzhong, the Minister of Revenue, Pingyuan Bo joined the Liang Party last year.

After dealing with the Minister of War and others, Emperor Yuan Jingdi looked solemn, looked around at the ministers, and paused on Xu Zisheng. A trace of contemplation flashed in his eyes. He walked up the steps again and sat on the dragon throne. He became the emperor again, and the majesty of the emperor emanated.

"The position of the Minister of War is extremely important and cannot be missing. Let Xu Zisheng, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, fill it!"

As soon as Emperor Yuan Jingdi said this, all the civil and military officials in the court looked up in great surprise. No one thought that Xu Zisheng would become the new Minister of War. This second-rank official of the dynasty, one of the bigwigs of the court, was the position of Prince Yu in those days. He almost entered the cabinet and became the chief minister, in charge of the court.

Immediately, everyone realized that Emperor Yuan Jing was balancing the power of the court, and regarded Xu Zisheng as the spokesperson of the Military Merit Group, replacing Prince Yu, to check and balance the power of the civil officials.

Xu Zisheng was also stunned. He did not expect that he could be promoted by watching the excitement and become the Minister of War, one of the bigwigs in the court.

Xu Zisheng narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the majestic Emperor Yuan Jing. He thought about it in his heart. This time, Emperor Yuan Jing was no longer afraid of him and was willing to let him step into the core of the court. It was really interesting. I wonder what medicine he was selling in the gourd?

However, Xu Zisheng would naturally not refuse the pie in the sky. Regardless of whether Emperor Yuan Jing had other calculations, he would get the benefits first and bowed.

"I obey your order!"

"Resign!"

Emperor Yuan Jing nodded and looked at the extremely young Minister of War. His mind was full of thoughts. He got up and left the Golden Palace without knowing what he was thinking.

At dusk, Xu Qian'an waited for Wei Yuan who came back from the palace. The spacious and luxurious carriage drove into the government office. Wei Yuan stepped down from the carriage on a small ladder. Xu Qiyan approached him eagerly and whispered.

"Duke Wei!"

Wei Yuan, with gray hair on his temples, looked at him deeply, knowing what he wanted to ask, and said as he walked.

"Prince Yu wrote a blood letter, accusing Pingyuan Bo, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of War of three people for murdering the royal family."

Xu Qiyan had learned about Prince Yu's actions from other channels, nodded, and asked curiously.

"Your Majesty has handed it over to the three courts for trial?"

"No! His Majesty's anger is no less than that of Prince Yu. He can't wait that long, and immediately wrote an imperial edict, asking the supervisor to enter the palace and confront the three people face to face. At that time, there were also the dignitaries in the court."

Wei Yuan thought of everything that happened in the court today, shook his head slightly, and said with a solemn face.

"What's the result?"

"For murdering the royal family, exterminate three clans. The proclamation will be issued tomorrow morning at the latest. The Liang Party is finished."

Xu Qi'an was slightly moved. Exterminating three clans was the most serious crime second only to exterminating nine clans for treason. There were only a few such decrees in the Dafeng Dynasty.

"Alas, I'm afraid there will be a lot of heads to be killed tomorrow."

Xu Qi'an also sighed, not knowing whether to applaud or feel sorry for those innocent people who were implicated.

"But what does this have to do with the Liang Party?"

Xu Qi'an didn't know much about the power and momentum in the court, and asked with some doubts.

"The Liang Party is the biggest beneficiary of Prince Yu's struggle to withdraw from the power stage. Zhang Feng, the Minister of War, Sun Mingzhong, the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and the Earl of Pingyuan are all Liang Party members."

"Oh, that's it!"

Xu Qi'an suddenly realized that as a night watchman, he couldn't reach the court at all, so he didn't know much about these news.

"Duke Wei, what about my business?"

The court parties were too far away from Xu Qi'an, so he didn't care much. What he cared about most was his life and future.

"No hurry, His Majesty is angry, and it would be bad to mention this matter at this time."

Wei Yuan shook his head and continued to walk forward. Xu Qi'an followed closely behind him, frowning slightly, but he also understood this truth. Emperor Yuan Jing was in a rage, and Wei Yuan was indeed not suitable to plead for him.

"There is another thing, I think you should be interested!"

Wei Yuan stopped and turned to look at Xu Qi'an, with an inexplicable look, and said in a deep voice.

"What is it?"

Xu Qi'an was stunned when he heard this, and was confused. What he was most interested in now was to make meritorious service while serving his sentence. Emperor Yuan Jing pardoned his death sentence, so he didn't have to worry anymore.

"His Majesty appointed a new Minister of War!"

"Who is it, Prince Yu?"

Xu Qi'an looked at Wei Yuan and guessed. Prince Yu was away from the court because of the plot of the civil officials. It is reasonable for him to serve as the Minister of War again. The civil officials are in the wrong and should not object.

"It's not Prince Yu. He has been disheartened and does not want to get involved in the government anymore!"

"You also know the new Minister of War. It's Xu Zisheng!"

"What! It's him!"

Xu Qi'an was shocked. This Lord Xu is indeed a child of destiny and a protagonist of the world. He became the head of the six ministries, the Minister of War, and a second-rank official of the court at a young age.

"You seem surprised!"

Wei Yuan saw Xu Qi'an's reaction, and a smile appeared on his handsome face. His eyes were bright and he said with a bit of wisdom.

"It is normal for your majesty to do so. Xu Zisheng was born in the Wu'an Marquis Mansion and is a member of the nobles. He gave up military and turned to literature. Now he is the first person in Confucianism. His strength, family background, ability and talent are more than enough to serve as the Minister of War. The only shortcoming is that he is too young!"

"But now the power in the court is unbalanced, and your majesty has no choice. Even if you are afraid of Xu Zisheng, you still have to use him! This is the power of the emperor!"

Wei Yuan broke the reason and gave Xu Qian'an a detailed analysis. This is to treat Xu Qian'an as a key candidate for training, and even the treatment of successors.

Xu Qian'an was also flattered and exclaimed in his heart.

"It's still Dad Wei who pampers me. He really treats me as his own son. Even Yang Yan and Nangong Rouqian, the two adopted sons, have never been treated like this!"

At the same time, Xu Qian'an was secretly shocked. Xu Zisheng really deserves to be the illegitimate son of God. Even Emperor Yuan Jing is extremely afraid of him. A real man should be like this!

Xu Qian'an returned home, had dinner, and told his second uncle about the progress of the Sangpo case and the truth of the Pingyang County Princess case.

Second Uncle Xu was stunned and didn't eat for a long time, muttering to himself.

"These scholars are really worse than each other. Although I killed many people in the past, compared with them, I was simply fair and honest.

"Ning Yan, remember not to talk to scholars in the future. If you can use a knife, don't hesitate, otherwise you won't even know when you will be killed. "

Xu Qian'an nodded repeatedly, secretly complaining in his heart, you may have forgotten that you have a son who is a scholar!

After finishing his meal, Xu Qian'an teased Xu Lingyin, talked to Sister Lingyue, and returned to his own courtyard.

The moment Xu Qian'an opened the door, he suddenly felt a palpitation, not the kind of palpitation that the fragments of the Earth Book conveyed, but the palpitation that made his hair stand up and goose bumps bulge.

Xu Qian'an turned his head stiffly and looked at the bed, and saw a red broken hand quietly Lying quietly on the bed, his scalp suddenly went numb, adrenaline surged, and cold sweat rolled down.

The index finger of the severed hand moved slightly and tapped the bed. The next moment, the air seemed to become sticky. Xu Qi'an felt like an old cow that fell into a quagmire. It had brute force but could hardly take a step.

The five fingers of the severed hand moved, and then it used its fingers as feet to climb down from the bed and crawl along the ground towards Xu Qi'an. This scene was too terrifying, like witnessing a scene in a horror movie.

Xu Qi An was unable to move his whole body, rolling his eyes, watching in despair as the severed hand crawled to his feet, along his trouser leg, all the way up, and the severed hand's thumb and index finger pried open Xu Qi'an's small mouth.

Xu Qi'an's mouth was stretched open, and the severed hand invaded roughly, with fingers and palms advancing deep into his throat inch by inch. The corners of Xu Qi'an's mouth cracked, and blood was dripping. Soon the severed hand entered his throat, and his throat was stretched open little by little, with the finger lines clearly printed.

This process was very fast, because the severed hand did not consider Xu Qi'an's tolerance at all, and passed through his mouth and throat roughly and simply like an alien.

At the moment the severed hand entered his body, Xu Qi'an wailed in pain, and his consciousness seemed to explode into countless pieces. In the haze, he didn't know how long it had been, and he saw a temple. There was no Buddha statue enshrined in the temple. A young monk was sitting cross-legged on the cushion, and the monk's face seemed to be shrouded in mist and could not be seen clearly.

"This scene is really eye-catching and unbearable to watch. You were raped by a severed hand! "

A teasing voice sounded in the room. Xu Zisheng appeared in the room at some point, with a shocked look on his face, as if he had seen something unbearable.

When Xu Qian'an saw the newly appointed Minister of War, he seemed to have seen a savior, and hurriedly shouted.

"Sir Xu, please help me get this ghost thing out of my stomach! It is the thing suppressed under Sangpo Lake!"

Xu Zisheng smiled and nodded when he heard the words, and said lightly.

"I know that it's okay to leave this right hand in your body. It can also provide you with some help, allowing you to exert the strength of a high-level warrior!"

Xu Qi'an was unwilling to let such a ghost thing stay in his stomach, and shook his head frantically, saying.

"I can't afford it, please help me, Lord Xu!"

"Have you really thought it through? It will cost a certain price to take out the broken hand!"

Xu Zisheng looked at Xu Qi'an with a strange look and confirmed with him.

"I've thought about it. As long as I can take out the broken hand, it's worth paying some price!"

Xu Qi'an had a firm look. He had seen Heng Hui's body, which was devoured by the broken hand, like a dried corpse, very scary.

"That's good!"

Xu Zisheng nodded, took out a dagger from his sleeve, walked in front of Xu Qi'an, and the aura of righteousness surged out, fixing Xu Qi'an's body, making him unable to move. The dagger in his hand gestured between Xu Qi'an's chest and abdomen, and he was still muttering.

"This is the first time I've cut someone's stomach open. I don't know if he can survive after his hand is severed!"