Heroes of Troubled Times: Chronicles of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

The fall of the Tang Dynasty and the beginning of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms were a turning point in history and the beginning of a new chapter in history. At this turning point, everyone was working hard for their own destiny, and the wheel of history was slowly moving forward in these efforts.

In the magnificent palace in Bianliang City, Zhu Wen, wearing a dragon robe and with a dignified face, stood in front of the high dragon throne. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, scanning the ministers kneeling below.

"Your Majesty, in the first year of Kaiping, everything will be renewed, and our Daliang will surely be powerful in all directions." Shi Jingxiang's voice was steady and powerful, and his eyes flashed with ambition for the future.

Zhu Wen nodded slightly and turned his eyes to Zhu Youwen, "Youwen, you are in charge of the state's grain, you must ensure that there is enough grain and grass, and there must be no loss."

Zhu Youwen bowed his head respectfully, "Father, rest assured, I will live up to your trust."

Zhu Wen's eyes swept across the ministers again, and finally stopped at Zhu Quanyu, "Brother, you will be named the King of Guang, guarding one side, and you must consolidate the foundation of our Daliang."

Zhu Quanyu bowed his hands, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my best."

Outside the palace, the wind and clouds surged, as if foreshadowing the coming storm. Zhu Wen looked through the window into the distance, thinking to himself: "This world is mine after all."

However, behind this seemingly stable dynasty, an undercurrent is quietly surging. Zhu Wen's first meritorious minister Shi Jingxiang, who controls Zhu Wen's march and government affairs, hides unknown secrets in his heart.

One day, Shi Jingxiang summoned his confidant late at night and whispered: "Find out if Zhu Youwen has any ulterior motives."

The confidant nodded, "Don't worry, sir, I will find out the truth."

At the same time, Zhu Youwen was also secretly investigating Shi Jingxiang's movements. He wondered: "Why did Shi Jingxiang suddenly become suspicious of me? Did he notice something?"

The atmosphere in the palace became increasingly tense. Everyone seemed to be secretly observing others, looking for possible flaws. Zhu Wen's eyes became sharper and sharper. He felt an ominous premonition, as if a pair of invisible eyes were secretly watching him.

"Your Majesty, there seems to be some unusual movements in the palace recently." Shi Jingxiang's voice interrupted Zhu Wen's thoughts.

Zhu Wen frowned slightly, "Tell me about it."

Shi Jingxiang whispered: "Someone is secretly investigating Zhu Youwen, and seems to want to find something to hold against him."

A cold light flashed in Zhu Wen's eyes, "Find out who it is, and make sure Youwen is safe."

Shi Jingxiang nodded, "Yes, sir."

The wind outside the palace became more and more violent, as if foreshadowing the coming storm. Zhu Wen stood in front of the high dragon throne, his eyes as sharp as an eagle. He knew that the world would eventually belong to him, but the road to power was full of unknowns and dangers.

As the night fell, the candlelight flickered in the palace of Kaifeng Prefecture. Zhu Wen sat alone on the dragon throne, frowning. His heart was full of doubts, and he always felt that there was a pair of invisible eyes watching him in secret.

"Your Majesty, it's late at night, youIt's time to rest." Shi Jingxiang's voice echoed in the empty palace.

Zhu Wen raised his head, his eyes were like torches, "Jingxiang, have you noticed anything unusual?"

Shi Jingxiang was slightly stunned, then lowered his head, "Your Majesty, everything in the palace is normal, but..."

"But what?" Zhu Wen's voice was filled with unquestionable majesty.

Shi Jingxiang took a deep breath, "But in recent days, it seems that someone in the palace has been secretly passing on information, and I am investigating."

Zhu Wen frowned even more, "Find it out, and make sure to find out the person behind the scenes."

Shi Jingxiang nodded, "Yes, sir."

At the same time, Zhu Youwen was also investigating secretly, and he found some clues that seemed to point to Shi Jingxiang. He wondered in his heart: "Is Shi Jingxiang secretly manipulating everything? "

Zhu Youwen decided to investigate personally. He sneaked into Shi Jingxiang's study and searched for possible clues. Suddenly, he heard footsteps outside the door. He was startled and hid in the dark.

Shi Jingxiang pushed the door open and scanned the study with sharp eyes, as if looking for something. Zhu Youwen held his breath and prayed in his heart not to be discovered.

Shi Jingxiang wandered in the study for a while, but finally found nothing unusual and turned away. Zhu Youwen breathed a sigh of relief, but his doubts deepened.

The next day, Zhu Wen summoned Zhu Youwen, "Youwen, have you found anything unusual recently?"

Zhu Youwen lowered his head, "Father, I found some clues that seem to point to Shi Jingxiang."

Zhu Wen's eyes condensed, "Tell me in detail. "

Zhu Youwen reported his findings in Shi Jingxiang's study one by one. Zhu Wen frowned after listening, "Jingxiang, what's your explanation for this?"

Shi Jingxiang remained calm, "Your Majesty, I have no second thoughts. These are just misunderstandings."

Zhu Wen's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, "Misunderstanding? I want to see how this misunderstanding can be resolved. "

The wind outside the palace was getting stronger, as if foreshadowing the coming storm. Zhu Wen stood in front of the high dragon throne, his eyes as sharp as an eagle. He knew that this world would eventually belong to him, but the road to power was full of unknowns and dangers.

The night in Bianliang was cold and windy. The candlelight in the palace swayed in the wind, reflecting Zhu Wen's gloomy face. He summoned Zhu Quanyu, Han Zhu, medical officer Bian Yong, and Taoist Zhang Taiyi. The four of them gathered together in a solemn atmosphere.

"Your Majesty, I don't know what's the matter with you summoning me late at night?" Zhu Quanyu's voice was steady, but a trace of uneasiness flashed in his eyes.

Zhu Wen's eyes were like torches, and he scanned the crowd, "I suspect there is a ghost in the palace, and Shi Jingxiang's behavior is suspicious. I need your help in the investigation."

Han Zhu frowned slightly, "Your Majesty, Shi Jingxiang is your right-hand man. Without solid evidence, it may be difficult to convince the public. "

Zhu Wen snorted coldly, "I know my limits. Bian Yong, you are good at medicine. Do you have a way to find out whether Shi Jingxiang has taken any medicine?"

Medical officer Bian Yong nodded slightly, "Your Majesty, I can adjustPrepare a colorless and tasteless medicine. If Shi Jingxiang has taken the medicine, it will leave traces. "

Zhu Wen turned his eyes to Taoist Zhang Taiyi, "Zhang Taiyi, you are good at fortune-telling, can you predict Shi Jingxiang's movements?"

Zhang Taiyi stroked his beard and smiled, "Your Majesty, I can tell fortunes, but the secrets cannot be revealed. I can only do my best."

Zhu Wen nodded, "Okay, you all prepare, I want to see the results tomorrow."

Everyone agreed in unison and left. Zhu Wen sat alone on the dragon chair, his eyes deep, thinking to himself: "Shi Jingxiang, what are you hiding? ”

The next day, the medicine prepared by Bian Yong was quietly put into Shi Jingxiang's food, Zhang Taiyi set up an altar in the palace for divination, and Han Zhu and Zhu Quanyu secretly monitored Shi Jingxiang's every move.

Shi Jingxiang did not seem to notice anything unusual and continued to handle government affairs as usual. However, while he was eating, Bian Yong quietly observed and found that Shi Jingxiang's reaction was a little abnormal.

"Your Majesty, Shi Jingxiang seems to have taken medicine, and his reaction is different from that of ordinary people." Bian Yong reported in a low voice.

Zhu Wen's eyes condensed, "Continue to observe and make sure to find out the truth."

At the same time, Zhang Taiyi's divination also showed an abnormal phenomenon, and the hexagram showed that Shi Jingxiang would take major actions in the near future.

"Your Majesty, the hexagram shows that Shi Jingxiang will have unusual movements in the near future, and we need to be more cautious." Zhang Taiyi looked solemn.

Zhu Wen nodded, "Okay, you continue to investigate, I want to interrogate Shi Jingxiang in person. ”

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