Facing the brightly lit Chang'an City, Wang Yi sat on the ridge of the roof, and Lu Zhong sat quietly beside him.

"Over the years, countless wanderers from all over the city have come to Chang'an City, either to enter the academy or directly participate in the imperial examination. They are just for fame and fortune."

Wang Yi stretched his waist and said, "Maybe, but isn't fame and fortune the only thing in life?"

"It is understandable that ordinary people are busy working for their children and parents, just to make them live a better life."

"The adults in the court work hard for their own future, fame and fortune, and die. At the very least, they want to leave a good reputation."

Lu Zhong didn't know whether he was talking to Wang Yi or to himself, "But why have I been in Chang'an City for twenty years and the adults in the court have changed and become less so?"

Paying attention to the life and death of the people is only concerned about your own future."

Wang Yi said: "Who knows, but since the Spring and Autumn Period, the world has finally enjoyed some peace."

Lu Zhong said with a smile: "People often say that a useless scholar is a scholar, so after the Spring and Autumn Period, those military generals who could point their noses and scold those guys who only know how to use a pen are all ministers who have harmed the country."

Wang Yi was no longer lying down, he stood up and sat up straight, put his hands on his knees, and looked at Chang'an City with Lu Zhong, "I don't know who said it, but the scholars' rebellion has not been completed for three years, which has further boosted the arrogance of their generals.

, killing scholars at will. Later, after Taizu had some discussions with Confucian leaders, he respected Confucianism as the state religion, which gave those scholars some way out."

"It is precisely because of Taizu's decision that Chang'an City is what it is today."

"I am also able to sit here with Mr. Lu today and chat."

Lu Zhong looked at Wang Yi next to him. He was young but very old-fashioned.

"Don't talk about things far away, let's just talk about the things in front of you. There has been news from Jiming Temple for a long time that the old Duke died for admonishing the Liangzhou Cavalry case. Do you think the old Duke was worth it?"

Wang Yi shook his head. Wang Yi was not familiar with the old Duke of Wei, Xu Tiande. If the Jin Yiwei had not listed this matter as a taboo and the specific documents were handed over to Wang Yi for safekeeping, he would not have known about it.

The supervisor did a good job of keeping this matter confidential.

"It doesn't matter whether it's worth it or not, but in this case, if it involves all the forces involved, the emperor will have to issue an order to investigate the case in Liangzhou. This is the first step for His Majesty and the seven vassal kings to start the test."

"The old Duke has gained a lot. At the very least, the posthumous title of Zhongwu can no longer escape."

Lu Zhong sighed softly. He had seen the kind old Duke many times. He was a very nice old man, and he just said goodbye and was gone.

Lu Zhong, who knew some of the inside story, murmured: "Your Majesty is too impatient. He is forcing the old prince to die like this. He is eager to confront the seven vassal kings, but his strength is still insufficient."

Wang Yi thought for a while, "So, our Majesty first tempted three of the seven vassal kings to come to the city by seizing the legitimate rights, and then used the excuse of his birthday to drive King Yan out of Chang'an City for a period of time, and then

It should be divided and conquered."

"Do you think His Majesty will definitely lose?"

Wang Yi nodded, a little disrespectful, "If you lose, you lose. This can bring out all the power of the feudal king. Why wouldn't your majesty do it? It's just that I haven't figured out what your majesty will use to calm the feudal king.

's anger."

Lu Zhong gently said a person's name, "Chao Cuo."

Wang Yi raised his head suddenly, and then kept repeating the name, "Chao Cuo, Chao Cuo, how could I forget him."

"In this way, the man sitting in the imperial city can find out the power of all the vassal kings with just the orders of a royal censor. It is really a good method."

Although Lu Zhong didn't want to admit it, it was a fact. "What an emperor's mind."

Wang Yi shook his head and did not think this was the emperor's plan. "The emperor alone does not have such courage. You must know that this will chill the courtiers who are loyal to His Majesty, so I guess it is the idea of ​​the old monk from Jiming Temple."

."

Lu Zhong clenched his fists and said angrily: "You all deserve to die. Will King Liang just watch something happen to his cavalry? The world, which has finally calmed down, will be in chaos again."

Wang Yi pursed his lips, stood up, and pointed in the direction of the imperial city, "My Youzhou and your Qingzhou are not spending every day in war. The wars are going on, so these people sitting high in the court can only point fingers.

Officials, take a look and see what tragedy is and what war is."

The cold wind blew by, and Lu Zhong shivered involuntarily. He turned his head and saw that Wang Yi's face was already distorted.

"You have too much resentment in your heart. Yang Zhao and those hiding in the dark are watching you all the time."

Wang Yi stood up and straightened his body slowly. Lu Zhong originally thought that Wang Yi would leave directly, but he didn't expect Wang Yi to stand in the wind, put his hands behind his back, and murmured: "I, Wang Yi, have never been here since the day I entered Chang'an City.

I didn’t even think about going back alive.”

"If you died, there wouldn't be many people who would have survived."

Wang Yi grinned and said with a smile, "In the Spring and Autumn Period, people hated themselves for not giving birth to rich and noble families. After the Spring and Autumn Period, people often said that they would hate their motherland if they did not die. But I, Wang Yi, have been here in this life. I only hate myself if I do not die in Youzhou.

Jianghu."

Lu Zhong stood up, then stretched out a hand, hit Wang Yi on the back of the head, and cursed with a smile: "You are young, you are not going to die, we old guys are not dead, it is not your turn."

Wang Yi touched the back of his head where Lu Zhong had been beaten and said with a smile: "I know Master Lu is reluctant to let me die."

After reacting, he knew that Lu Zhong, who was being played by Wang Yi, was not alive or dead. Instead, he sighed, "There is no shortage of smart people in this world, and there is also no shortage of smart people who can live an easy life, but I don't want to live an easy life. Such a fool is too stupid."

not enough."

"Are you tired of taking revenge?"

Wang Yi sighed and sat on the roof, looking at the full moon hanging high in the sky. I don't know what happened this year, but the moon at the end of the year turned out to be a full moon.

"Compared to those who are alive, I am not tired."

Lu Zhong continued to ask: "Since you entered Chang'an City, you have to think carefully about every step you take. Are you still not tired?"

Wang Yi smiled, and the smile was very bitter, "I have been used to it for a long time. It was not after I left Youzhou that I became so cautious. After my father and mother died, I was still young. Although there were some of my father's friends around me to help, but

Who would help others raise their children for free? So at that time, I began to make myself lovable. I would say more about what others wanted to hear. I also stayed on the street as inconspicuously as possible.

position, but when someone needs help, I am often the first to rush forward. Although it didn’t work once, it happened dozens of times.

Afterwards, there will always be someone who will notice, so I can continue to live."

Lu Zhong didn't speak, just stood there quietly, thinking about what Wang Yi said. He had long been used to it, and as an observer, Lu Zhong could only say nothing.

Lu Zhong took a look and saw that the sky in the east was gradually getting brighter.

The belly of the fish in the East is white, and the sky is about to break.

The two stood together, standing on the ridge of the roof, looking at Chang'an City. As dawn approached, people began to get up, pack up, and prepare for the day's work.

The vendors pushed their stalls and slowly walked onto the streets, waiting for the arrival of dawn.

Lu Zhong jumped up and landed in the yard, "Boy, pack up and prepare for today's birthday."

Wang Yi smiled, and then his figure disappeared on the roof.

The people of Chang'an City knew that today was the birthday of Emperor Ming, because there were imperial troops patrolling and guarding the long street at all times, but the people still did what they should do without being affected.

One day passed, and at night, hundreds of officials from Chang'an City were waiting outside the imperial city. Also here were the Nanchu envoys, and those officials who had rushed back from various places. Looking at the bulging carriage behind them,

This time I went out to look for treasures and gained a lot.

The ministers here began to look for their acquaintances and inquired about what the other party's gift was, but they were cunning and cunning and would not reveal their behind-the-scenes easily.

"Master Zhang, I heard that you recently traveled to the south of the Yangtze River. Seeing how proud you are, could you have found some treasure that you want to present to His Majesty?"

"It's easy to say, it's easy to say. Mr. Wang, I heard that you went to Xishu. A few days ago, when you returned home, there were dozens of carriages transporting goods in and out of your house.

Be careful, the Imperial Guards will mistake you for a thief who stole something, and you will make a big joke."

"Master Zhang, ahem, these words can only be spoken between the two of us and must not be spread out."

"Don't worry, Mr. Wang, but I heard that you bought a few maids a few days ago, all of whom are from Xishu. Can you let me taste them?"

"Hehe, don't worry, Mr. Zhang, I will deliver it to your house tomorrow night."

So it seems lively here, but actually everyone has their own little thoughts.

"Squeak."

All the officials turned around and looked at the opened city gate, which was completely dark.

Suddenly, the inside of the city gate was lit by candlelight, and a large number of armored guards walked out, taking heavy steps, and stood on both sides of the city gate. A condensed and persistent aura of oppression filled the air from them.

At the city gate, the imperial guards lit the torch at the city gate. The candlelight shone on the armor, and a cold luster fell on the eyes of the officials. They knew that the birthday was about to begin.

According to the rules, the officials need to register the tributes at the city gate, and then conduct a body search on the spot before entering the imperial city. Under the leadership of the imperial guards, they go to the main hall of Yuhua Palace, where the birthday is held.

The task of Wang Yi and the Jin Yiwei today was to assist the Imperial Army in searching the officials, and to always pay attention to the surrounding movements. However, the location of their search was not at the gate of the Imperial City, but at the gate of the Yuhua Palace.
Chapter completed!