Knight of the Blue Lagoon (The Past of Tao v)

34. Spring Festival:

The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu

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Daozhi's words put the Minister of Libu in a dilemma. Although he did not completely trust Daozhi, what Daozhi said was true. The fact before him was that the Minister of Hubu and the Minister of War had abandoned them. The Minister of Hubu is far-sighted and cunning, while the Minister of War has always been arrogant and arrogant. If we don't unite with the other two ministers, it is estimated that the result will be what Dao Zhi said. In the end, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel made up his mind and came to the residence of the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and then bypassed his concubine to find the Minister of the Ministry of Industry.

These ministers are deeply rooted in Dongfu Kingdom and have intricate relationships. They cannot be swayed by a few words. Even if they can cause chaos for a while, it will not take long for them to wake up.

After receiving the new armor, the Minister of War was very excited. The excitement was that he would use the armor purchased with King Dongfu's money to eradicate his imperial guards. The excitement was inseparable from the excitement. The excitement was that he was almost certain to become the king. After sitting on the throne, he only needed to If you provide enough benefits to other countries in the grain trade, they will accept you, and all ministers with military power will be convinced, including the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. The Minister of Household Affairs was planning to force King Dongfu to write an edict on the Zen throne in front of the envoys of various countries when the business delegations from various countries came to congratulate Dongfu Kingdom in the New Year, and announced it in front of the envoys of various countries, so that they could witness the rationality, and then The ministers recommended the wise, and based on their status in the court and influence in various countries, ascending to the throne of the king must be expected by everyone. When the Minister of War finished his work and realized that he was setting up a stage for himself, everything was a foregone conclusion.

The sky is dead, a wise king should be established, and at the age of Jiazi, the world will be prosperous

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The visiting business missions from various countries have all felt the recent changes in Dongfu Country. The people are well-fed and well-clothed, and everyone is happy and high-spirited, which makes people a little envious and a little jealous. The Minister of Household Affairs has reached an agreement with the envoys privately, in exchange for lowering the price of grain in return for their support. After returning, he persuaded the king to immediately recognize the new dynasty and the new king.

During the Spring Festival, every household in Dongdu City was decorated with lanterns, firecrackers went off, and people gathered together happily.

At the court banquet, with the sound of guzheng, singing and dancing, it was peaceful and peaceful. Everyone toasted and celebrated. It was very lively, but it could not conceal the weirdness in the excitement. Everyone harbored evil intentions, some waited and watched, and some acted in camera, Some are gearing up. After several singing and dancing performances and several cups of Tusu wine, everyone became more interested. King Dongfu's body was not fully recovered yet. After drinking, his body twitched slightly and he felt a little weak, so he quietly left the table with the help of the eunuch. Not long after, several people quietly appeared at the exit of the hall. Everyone noticed this change, and everyone pretended not to see anything. The singers danced to the soft music, and the red silk clothes looked enchanting in front of the ministers. It was exciting. It was no longer a simple physiological reaction, but more of the desire for power in the heart.

Outside the palace city, the Dongfu Army surrounded the inner city. The Minister of War led a group of people outside the inner city gate and was about to break through it. Every move in the palace was under the control of Shangshu Hubu. Seeing that the time had come, Shangshu Hubu stood up and waved his hand. The music stopped, the singing and dancing subsided, and he walked to the center of the hall. The air suddenly solidified, and the hustle and bustle instantly turned into nothingness. Holding his breath, he stared at the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, his ears pricked up.

"The new year brings new things, new things, and new journeys. The Year of Jiazi is coming. In the new year, novelties slowly come, hearts blossom, dreams come true, and the country of Dongfu will surely be completely new. Dear envoys and colleagues, Your Majesty is in poor health. On behalf of Dongfu Kingdom, I would like to thank you all again for coming.……"

"Wait a minute, according to the regulations of the imperial court, Lord Shangshu is a minister and not a royal family, so how can he represent Dongfu Kingdom?"The Minister of Rites immediately questioned.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites was busy, but was suddenly interrupted by the Minister of Rites. Everyone's eyes immediately moved to the Minister of Rites. The envoys were waiting for the show to begin. The Minister of the Ministry of Rites knew that the Minister of Rites was deliberately looking for trouble, and looked around After the ministers, they said with a slight contempt:"The words of the Minister of Rites are wrong. Your Majesty will go to rest for a while. This Minister is the first of the six ministers. I have the highest official position in this hall. King Dongfu is absent, so of course I can represent the Kingdom of Dongfu.""

"The head of the six ministries is also a minister, and no matter how high the official position is, he is also a minister. According to the etiquette of our court, the one who can represent the Dongfu Kingdom is His Majesty. Members of the royal family need to be entrusted. Jiedu envoys in other countries must hold the festival and credentials given by His Majesty. You are not a royal family. There is no way to represent it."The Minister of Rites criticized him unceremoniously.

The cheerful atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the trade envoys whispered to each other:

"Singing and dancing are just foreplay. Today’s show is exciting from the beginning"

"Well, now Tusu wine tastes better after drinking it"

"I feel so good drinking this wine"

"Drink, drink, drink and watch the show"

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"His Majesty has become sick from overwork and is in poor health. He cannot sit for long periods of time and is no longer capable of the heavy duties of the court. King Dongfu will abdicate the throne. On this occasion of the Spring Festival, please bear witness."The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue directly entered the topic and said solemnly.

There was a commotion in the court.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites jumped up and shouted:"Bold, you are seeking power and usurping the throne."

"According to the Blue Lake Treaty, if the king voluntarily abdicates, the capable person can choose to live there. What's more, our Chinese clan, Yao, Shun, and Yu, abdicated and became wise kings, and now the abdication is also for the future of Dongfu country and the benefit of the people of Dongfu. With His Majesty's edict of abdication, how can we usurp the throne? As the Minister of Rites, he should be familiar with the regulations of our dynasty. Why do you say this?"The Minister of the Ministry of Finance retorted forcefully.

"Your Majesty is in the prime of life, but you just feel the cold occasionally. How could your Majesty abdicate the throne to you? This is a strong statement, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and an act of rebellion against heaven."The Minister of Rites spoke fiercely, and smoke started to rise in the hall. The three Ministers chose to wait and see what happened. They could only protect themselves wisely.

"If Your Majesty wants to give up talents, whether he will give them to me or not depends on the recommendation of all ministers. This is the general trend. Why is the Minister of Rites so stubborn and ignorant of current affairs?"The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance

"So where is the abdication edict?"The Minister of Rites

"Please be patient. Your Majesty will take a short break and will announce it to the world on this festive occasion."The Minister of the Ministry of Finance is confident.

The envoys are boasting again:

"The Minister of Hubu is worthy of being the head of the Six Ministries. He has led his ministers to work diligently over the years, and Dongfu Kingdom is what it is today."

"The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance is a rare talented person with great talent and great strategy, and his concession is reasonable and reasonable."

"The Minister of Household Affairs leads the Dongfu Kingdom, which is expected by the public"

"That is, King Dongfu is in poor health today, and the prince is not able to handle his responsibilities. Only the Minister of the Ministry of Finance can take charge of the overall situation."

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Outside the palace, Dao Zhi brought hundreds of people to meet the Minister of War at the inner city gate. Li Lai and Su Su looked at the Minister of War fiercely.

"Who is coming?"The Minister of War saw that none of these people were wearing court uniforms or armor.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guard, Daozhi"

"I heard that the Imperial Guard has a deputy commander. Could it be you?"The Minister of War looked down upon this deputy commander.

"Exactly"

"If you are wise enough, get out of the way and spare your life."

"The defense of the inner city is in charge of the Imperial Guards. I don’t know why the Minister of War brought the Dongfu Army into the inner city. Is there an order from His Majesty?"Dao Zhi's tone was calm.

"Why do you dare to interfere with the affairs of the Ministry of War when you have just entered the court and have not even put on the court uniform?"The Minister of the Ministry of War sarcastically said

"I also act in accordance with the court's laws."Daozhi.

The Minister of War turned around and pointed at the army behind him, and then glanced at Daozhi and the others lightly:"Fadu, these armies are the Fadu of Dongfu Kingdom."

Then the Minister of War raised his tone and said," There are only a few hundred of you, how dare you block my way? It's just asking for death"

"Lord Shangshu, the laws of our court clearly stipulate that the Dongfu Army is not allowed to enter the inner city. Are you planning to rebel?"Daozhi also raised his voice, trying to let more Dongfu Army soldiers hear

"What about rebellion?"The Secretary of the Ministry of War made no secret, and his tone was arrogant.

"If the minister retreats now, I can spare your life."On the contrary, Dao Zhi suggested very calmly.

The Minister of War laughed a few times, looked around, and shouted:"How can a few of you be worth thousands of me, not to mention that tens of thousands of Dongfu troops have surrounded the inner city? The water is blocked, and the lives of everyone in the Eastern Capital City are in my hands. How can you save me from death? Daozhi didn't want to say anything more. At this time, Suosuo couldn't help but stepped forward:"You gangsters, as Shangshu of Dongfu State, betray the king, betray others for glory, steal inside and outside, manipulate power for personal gain, and corrupt the imperial court." He bullies the people, does evil things, disregards people's lives, and does all kinds of evil. Those who feel ashamed of their colleagues form cliques for selfish ends, eliminate dissidents, harm loyal people, and even create trouble in the heart of the royal city."

"Who are you?"

"Who am I, I will let you bitch know before you die. You have done so much evil that you have lost all conscience. You have already been angered by both heaven and man, abandoned by man and god. You are not tolerated by heaven, and you will be punished by heaven and earth. Today we will do justice for heaven."Suosuo continued to curse.

"Heavenly justice? I have the final say on the laws of heaven. After I ascend to the throne, I will cut you all into pieces in public. This is the law of heaven. But seeing that you still have some good looks, as long as you are willing to be my concubine, I will let the past go and spare your life."The Minister of the Ministry of War saw that Suosuo was not only handsome but also wild.

"A person like you, who is as cruel as a dog and a dog, has the guts to speak rudely to this girl."Sosuo

"Have you scolded enough?"Minister of the Ministry of War

"No, it's just a fool's errand for you, a clown with a simple mind and well-developed limbs, to want to be the monarch of Dongfu Country."It wasn't until Suosuo scolded him that he wanted to be a king.

The Minister of the Ministry of War became angry and roared:"Go ahead, kill them all. If you kill them all, you will be rewarded."