Xibohou Jichang is dead!

Ji Chang, who received Bai Ming and Huang Yue and promised to serve the southern expedition, actually "died" at this juncture?

Zhang Zixing, who recovered from the shock, began to think calmly: According to You Hun, Ji Chang was still full of energy and ruddy when he received the order not long ago, why did he die of illness after these days? Is Ji Chang's real cause of death really illness? Or is it ...... No matter how abrupt or shocking, Ji Chang is dead after all, and Zhang Zixing will finally officially face Ji Fa, the "old enemy". [Full text reading]

In that year, after the first emperor Emperor Yi established Zhang Zixing, the king of Shou, as the crown prince, he issued a decree of "passing on the heirs but not passing on the concubines". At that time, Di Yi's original intention was to make the position of King Shou, the crown prince, more consolidated, but now it is precisely because of this decree that Ji Fa has become the heir of Xibohou logically. Ji Chang's concubine had three sons: Bo Yi Kao, Ji Fa, and Ji Dan (there should be other sons in history, which will be ignored here for the time being).

Among them, Bo Yi Kao is dead, and there are only two people, Ji Fa and Ji Dan, and according to the practice of passing on the elders and not passing on the young, Ji Fa is indeed the undisputed next Xibohou. In Xiqi, although it was still in the stage of Ji Chang's funeral, the officials and the people had already regarded Ji Fa as Xibohou, and Xiqi also handed over a note to allow Ji Fa to succeed him.

In fact, the "approval" of the song is just a formality, if you deliberately make things difficult, it will give some people with a heart an excuse, because Zhang Zixing, the son of heaven, is the beneficiary of "passing on the heirs but not passing on the concubines". Zhang Zixing didn't think about how to prevent Ji Fa, who had the support of the Interpretation Sect behind him, from becoming Xibohou, but was carefully thinking about how to deal with Xiqi next.

With the ascension of Ji Fa, an old enemy, I am afraid that the war is not far away. Although a major war is inevitable in the general trend of killing and plundering, there are still many preparations that are not yet perfect, and it is not advisable to attack in advance, let alone let the enemy lead the way. Even if you want to fight, you must let the big merchants become the leaders of the war.

Zhang Zixing thought about it for a night, and then drafted a decree on the second day, allowing Ji Fa to succeed him as the Marquis of Xibo, and inherit Ji Chang's will, holding Bai Xuan Huang Yue, and raising troops to crusade against the rebel Ehuan in the south.

Ji Fa was really different from Ji Chang, in the face of this will, his first reaction was naturally to thank Jun En, and he took a delayed countermeasure against the rebellious order. Ji Fa claimed that he would keep filial piety for his deceased father for half a year. Within half a year, the sword soldiers will not be used, and after half a year, the body will discuss the matter of raising troops.

Among the "nine virtues" advocated by Dashang, "loyalty and filial piety" is listed as the first place, and Ji Chang was one of the four princes during his lifetime, and death is great. Therefore, Zhang Zixing can't be too persecutive, so as not to lift a stone to hit himself in the foot and lose the support of the people.

On the other hand, he also needs to delay time, so he did not force Xiqi, but praised Ji Fa's filial piety, and pursued Ji Chang as a loyal marquis, and allowed Ji Fa to keep filial piety. Ji Chang is very popular in the West, and Zhang Zixing's move makes Xiqi even more grateful.

Time flies, half a year flies in a flash.

In the base of the Star Picking Tower, Zhang Zixing stared at an object in his hand, revealing a contemplative look.

It was a dagger-like short blade, extremely sharp, with a diagonal branch sticking out on the straight side.

The automatic door on the side opened, and Shang Qingjun, who was dressed in a tight suit and had a towel hanging from his neck, came in, saw him so dignified, stepped forward, and asked, "Husband, what is this?"

"According to the super brain data, this thing is called a halberd, which can be stabbed at close range, or the handle can be wrapped around a thin rope and thrown with one hand, which is extraordinary. ”

Shang Qingjun is no longer what it used to be, but said strangely: "If this thing is compared with the original weapons of the Great Shang, it is also powerful, but it is not different from the weapons made by the metaphysics of the husband, why is the husband so cautious?"

"Do you know, this halberd is the 'Heavenly Shadow' obtained from the Xiqi Secret Soldier Hall, after the Heavenly Shadow obtained this thing, he also had an encounter with the dark 'Bi' battalion of Xiqi, and fought a battle, losing several elites, which can be said to be a big price. ”

"Xiqi Secret Soldier Hall, and the Dark Department?" Shang Qingjun muttered: "It seems that this new Xibohou is not simple. ”

"It's not simple, these two have been set up when he was a son...... Zhang Zixing set his eyes on Shang Qingjun's sweaty face, "You just went to practice mecha control again?"

Shang Qingjun nodded, revealing a mischievous smile: "Lord Qiyu Fujun, the little woman's simulated work has reached the S-level level, and the actual control has also been upgraded to A-level. ”

"A-grade?...... so quickly" Zhang Zixing could only marvel at Shang Qingjun's talent and comprehension ability in mecha, "If I don't have the help of my super brain, my level is only B-level, where can I compare with you, a talented woman......?

As he spoke, Zhang Zixing leaned close to Shang Qingjun's ear and whispered a few words, Shang Qingjun's face, which was already crimson from exercise, became even redder, and before he finished speaking, he fled as if flying.

After Zhang Zixing watched Shang Qingjun leave, his gaze towards the halberd began to become serious again. According to the information of Chao Brain, this halberd was originally one of the popular cold weapons in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and the Divine Weapon Workshop of Dashang had never produced this style of weapon, why could Xiqi make it?

What makes Zhang Zixing even more puzzling is that the material of this halberd is not the bronze that is popular today, nor is it the iron that is beginning to emerge, but steel! Moreover, the quality and carbon content of this steel are very high, and it can be said that it has far surpassed the technical indicators that can be possessed in this era.

- Even the Divine Weapons Workshop of the Great Merchants produces copper-based weapons, and there are absolutely no products of this technology, so I didn't expect it to appear in Xiqi!

Thinking of the halberd that Tianying had only captured at a heavy price, Zhang Zixing couldn't help but show a look of deep thought, could it be that Ji Fa really found some amazing craftsman that enabled these later generations of technologies to be available in advance?

As soon as Zhang Zixing thought of this, he immediately summoned Yuan Hong and ordered him to inform Sun Biao and ask Tianying to do his best to investigate the matter. Of course, no matter how powerful these cold weapons were, they couldn't be compared with the scientific and technological weapons in Zhang Zixing's hands, so he wasn't so nervous.

Now that Ji Fa's half-year period of filial piety is about to expire, there should be no reason to shirk the matter of the southern expedition, and it is just right to take advantage of this war of attrition between the princes to see the military strength of Xiqi. If Ji Fa still dares to shirk it, he can justifiably condemn him.

After arranging all this, Zhang Zixing relaxed, stretched, stood up, and walked towards Shang Qingjun's room. Soon, someone's evil laughter rang out, mixed with Shang Qingjun's exclamation, and the time for some kind of research began...... After a long time, Zhang Zixing, who was full of energy, walked out of the Star Picking Tower, and only then walked to the area of the Middle Palace, and met Daji's close palace maid, and her expression was still a little panicked.

Kun Donation was looking for the Son of Heaven, and suddenly bumped into him, first startled, and then hurriedly knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, the queen mother just woke up, and I don't see Your Majesty, and I am looking for slaves and maids and others everywhere." ”

When Zhang Zixing heard this, he was taken aback: "The queen mother is awake?"

You know, Daji is in the midst of the Phantom Water Array! Unless she uses the power of the Phantom Water Bead to lift the ban, she will always be trapped in the illusion and unable to extricate herself. Over the years, the miraculous effect of the Phantom Water Bead has been tried and tested repeatedly, so Zhang Zixing can successfully hide from the sky and the sea, and act around as that Xiaoyaozi. Why did it suddenly lose its effect? Is it because of Daji itself? Or is it a problem with the phantom water droplets?

Speaking of the Phantom Water Beads, Zhang Zixing couldn't help but think of the blue sky on Sanxian Island. Bi Xiao and her two sisters retreated to comprehend the highest mystery of the Shangqing Immortal Formula, saying that it would take at least a year to get out of the customs, and then there would be a big "color head" to show him his true face. Now that year has passed early, but there is still no news, I think it is still in retreat and comprehension. Zhang Zixing knew that cultivation should not be rushed, so he could only put away the thoughts in his heart and wait patiently, but this matter of the phantom water bead could not be solved, and he was afraid that he would have to be more careful when acting in the future.

Kun donation is a dark line that Zhang Zixing planted beside Daji, understanding some worries in his heart, he stepped forward and whispered: "The queen mother woke up suddenly, it has been a while, please Your Majesty quickly follow the slave to the Shouxian Palace." ”

Zhang Zixing knew that Daji's sober matter was not trivial, and immediately followed the donation to Shouxian Palace.

As soon as Daji saw Zhang Zixing, she immediately greeted her, saluted, and asked, "Didn't Your Majesty say yesterday that you would go hunting in the eastern suburbs?" ”

Zhang Zixing replied: "Zitong seems to be very tired today, and he actually fell asleep in the daytime, and the widow couldn't bear to be disturbed, so he postponed the hunting period." ”

"The concubine is so tired for some reason, and she is rude, and I hope Your Majesty will forgive her. Daji smiled charmingly, took his arm and sat down, "How fortunate is the concubine, to be so considerate ...... Your Majesty?"

Suddenly, her brows furrowed slightly, and her strange color flashed by, and she was ordered to retreat left and right.

Her different color fell in Zhang Zixing's eyes, and she was secretly vigilant, so she heard Daji ask quietly: "My Majesty, husband, where have you just been?"

Zhang Zixing replied casually: "It's fine, I went to the imperial study." When I came back, it happened to be a donation, only to know that you had woken up, so I came here. ”

Daji sighed and said, "Husband, how long do you want to hide from me?"

Could it be that she noticed something? Zhang Zixing's heart jumped violently, and he hurriedly said, "Why did the good wife say this? How can the husband hide it from you?"

Daji shook her head: "Husband, the concubine is favored by you, and she has been promoted from the daughter of a criminal minister to the queen of the world, and she has long regarded you as a dear person. You also said that husbands and wives should be honest with each other, why did you break your promise today?"

Zhang Zixing heard that there was something in her words, but it was not what she imagined, so she asked tentatively: "Good wife, you and I are husband and wife, if you have something to say, you might as well speak up." ”

Daji smiled and said, "The fragrance on the husband's body shouldn't be stained by the imperial study, right?"

It turned out that what she said was this! Zhang Zixing suddenly realized, and his heart suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Shang Qingjun recently blended a perfume by himself through Super Brain, which has an elegant and unique taste, and he loves it very much. When he was entangled with Shang Qingjun just now, he was contaminated with this fragrance. Because Daji suddenly woke up from the phantom water array, he didn't have time to deal with it in a hurry, so he was smelled.

Zhang Zixing deliberately made a weak heart and wanted to divert the topic. Daji smiled and said: "The husband is the supreme in the world, and according to the etiquette law, there should be at least one queen and eight concubines, symbolizing the number of Kyushu." Ranfujun now has me and Concubine Yue who is far away in Dongqi, which is really a big shortcoming. What's more, the two princes have been expelled, and there is no successor to the Great Shang, so I am only blamed for being useless and unable to add heirs to my husband. If the husband has the heart to fill the harem and continue the bloodline of the clan, I, as a wife, will never obstruct it, but will try my best to agree. ”

Zhang Zixing showed a touched look, and said along with this topic: "The matter of the heir has always been a disease in my heart, and the ministers of the DPRK and China have also advised me many times, so there is such a thing, fortunately, the good wife is gentle and virtuous, but she supports it so much." In the name of the Son of Heaven, the husband promised you that no matter whether you have an heir in the future, you will always be the queen of widows. ”

Daji didn't have much feeling about this Tianzi having an affair, mainly because he was afraid that his position would be threatened, but now when he heard this promise, he immediately showed joy and asked him about the woman. Zhang Zixing casually made up a story and coped with the past, but Daji was also unintentional to listen, and the turmoil was resolved.

After this incident, Zhang Zixing was also secretly vigilant against Daji: this crisis calculation dealt with the past, and Daji was able to break free from the phantom water array, which is really surprising, and I don't know if it is accidental, in any case, in the future, we should be vigilant and make comprehensive arrangements, so as not to cause unexpected trouble. If the secret of the Star Picking Tower base or his Xiaoyaozi's identity is exposed in advance, it is not a joke.

After a lapse of half a year, the will of the southern expedition to Ehuan once again reached Xiqi, this time Ji Fa did not say a word, and happily accepted the holy decree, promising to immediately mobilize troops and horses to prepare for the crusade. Regarding Ji Fa's "obedience", Zhang Zixing did not dare to relax his vigilance, but ordered Tianying to step up monitoring Xiqi's movements.

After a few days, the Phoenix Mountain Qingluan Douque.

Princess Longji and Biyun Tong'er happily welcomed the long-awaited Xiaoyaozi.

After Biyun Tong'er waited for him to sit down, he hurriedly presented the immortal products and said, "Teacher, why did you come here at the end of the month?

Of course, Zhang Zixing couldn't answer that the identity of the Son of Heaven couldn't be withdrawn for a while, so he made an excuse: "Recently, my cultivation seems to have come to an enlightenment, and I have been in retreat for a while, so the beginning of the month has not arrived, so it is not strange for Taoist friends." ”

Princess Longji said: "Why don't you change things up with Tong'er! Friends of the Wandering Dao should focus on cultivation, and I don't know if you can succeed in retreating?"

Zhang Zixing nodded, dealt with it casually, and asked, "Where did you talk about it last time?"

As soon as Princess Longji heard this "topic", her plain and cold eyes suddenly lit up, and Biyun Tong'er also showed excitement, and hurriedly replied: "The teacher said that Baoyu and Daiyu discussed Zen ninety times, and they were called by their father. ”

Zhang Zixing said: "In fact, it was not Jia Zheng who summoned him, but attacked people and invited him, and the autumn pattern pretended to be like that, so that Daiyu didn't dare to think about staying ......."

As he spoke with emotion, Long Ji and Biyun gradually became fascinated.

At night, Zhang Zixing ignored it, walked out of Douluan, and walked on the top of the mountain. The cool breeze is like water, blowing on the face, very comfortable.

I saw a person in white on the edge of the cliff in front of him, looking at the night sky, it was Princess Longji.

Zhang Zixing stepped forward to greet and said, "Why doesn't the princess rest in the palace?"

When Princess Longji saw him, a palpate appeared on her cold face, and she replied, "It's just that I haven't been able to meditate and cultivate recently, so I went out of the palace to take a leisurely walk." ”

"With the princess's golden immortal upper-level cultivation, she can't even meditate?" Zhang Zixing deliberately showed a look of surprise, "There is a matter that has never been clear, and I don't know whether to ask or not. ”

Princess Longji had already guessed what he wanted to ask, but she didn't refuse: "Fellow Daoist, please speak." ”

"Although I am an outsider, I also know that the current killing and robbery is extremely dangerous. The princess is the princess of the heavenly court, the daughter of the golden mother of Yaochi, why is she in the lower realm? ”

If Zhang Zixing and Princess Longji asked this question when they first met, I was afraid that she would use the Erlong Sword to answer. But now it is different, I saw that she was silent for a while, and finally opened her mouth: "There is another hidden truth in this, don't say it to Taoist friends, and hope to forgive sins." As for the calamity, if it really comes, I don't need to run away from it, but I can only respond to it. Just like the heavens and stars, each has its own trajectory of change, and once it is predestined, it cannot be changed...... Perhaps, after the calamity, I will return to the heavenly realm and no longer have to suffer that ......."

Princess Longji didn't say any more, but Zhang Zixing, who knew the inside story of this matter, somewhat understood her mood, he followed her gaze and looked at the starry sky, and sighed: "I just want to be free and easy, if I am really controlled by so many rules, I don't like it, and I don't know what kind of benefits the heavenly realm has, which makes the princess so nostalgic." ”

Princess Longji showed a wry smile, and seemed to be a little envious of his carefree words, but finally did not respond, but turned into a sigh.

Zhang Zixing hurriedly said: "The princess is not worried, but the poor Dao just asked abruptly." ”

Princess Longji looked at him, the coldness on her face melted a lot for no reason, and said: "Fellow Daoist, your "Stone Record" is extremely wonderful, even if I am the princess of the Heavenly Palace, I have never heard of it, but you have compiled a masterpiece?"

Zhang Zixing, the world's biggest plagiarist, rarely had an honest time at this time: "This is written by a Mr. Xueqin, I am just paraphrasing." ”

Obviously it is a truth, but Princess Longji still doesn't believe it: "It seems that Daoyou not only has a whimsical mind and unparalleled literary talent, but also is very modest, rare!

It seems that even if he has the intention to wash his name, he can't get rid of the name of this pirate, Zhang Zixing smiled bitterly and didn't make more excuses on this issue.

"If you are dead and buried today, you don't know what kind of funeral you will be?" Princess Longji recited this poem in "The Stone Record" in a low voice, and her beautiful eyes were covered with a layer of mist, which was clearly a sad color: "If I really can't escape the scourge of killing and robbing, I will just be wiped out in the end, so what's the matter?"

Zhang Zixing saw the loneliness and sadness that had been suppressed for a long time from the eyes of Princess Longji, perhaps, this is her true self under the protection of her cold shell, and wanted to explain a few words, but suddenly thought of her original intentions with bad intentions, and couldn't help but feel a little guilty. With his eloquence, he could not find words to comfort him for a while.

Princess Longji's sad color was only fleeting, and when she caught a glimpse of the concern on Zhang Zixing's face, she couldn't help but feel a rare warmth in her heart, and said, "Fellow Daoist, since you and I have no intention of meditating today, why don't you talk about it again?"

Zhang Zixing knew that this "book friend" and other "updates" were indeed waiting hard, and in order to relieve her sadness, he smiled at the moment: "Okay, I'll secretly tell you first, this is a little secret between you and me, and I must not tell Biyun Tong'er." ”

Princess Longji's eyes flashed, showing a look of anticipation, nodded again and again, and the two sat down on the mountain rock.

When Zhang Zixing stopped speaking, he found that the sky was already white, and it turned out that this lecture was actually overnight. The "one" episode also became the "several" episode, and it was talked about until the ninety-seventh episode.

Princess Longji couldn't help but look worried when she heard Daiyu vomit blood at the end. At this time, the voice of Biyun Tong'er was heard in the distance. Zhang Zixing made a helpless expression, Princess Longji sighed unsatisfied, stood up regretfully, greeted him, and walked in the direction of the call first.

Zhang Zixing stretched his body and was about to keep up, when he suddenly felt the vibration of the super brain, and quickly opened it to take a look, his face suddenly changed, and he saw Shang Qingjun's urgent message coming: Xiqi has changed, return quickly!

(To be continued)