Chapter 99 Death(1/2)
In the evening, as the sun sets in the west, Zhangshui is dyed with a layer of golden-red glow, which is so beautiful that it makes people feel enchanted.
Not far from Zhangshui, a small village is particularly lively.
Several people were squatting at the intersection, holding tiles and bricks, carefully painting and laying them. The village wall, which was originally in vain, was now being repaired bit by bit. Next to the craftsmen, several children squatted, curiously watching their work.
The village was not too lively, but there were people there, with smoke rising from cooking stoves, and occasionally adults scolding and children crying could be heard.
There are dogs barking from the south, and chickens and ducks are looking for food in the west.
Zhang Erlang lowered his head and stood beside Liu Taozi. Several others stood on high ground and looked at the quiet little village in front of them.
Zhang Erlang had successfully graduated from the law school. After completing his studies, he did not take part in the civil service examination. Instead, he took the initiative to apply for the position of civil servant.
For example, township and local officials usually have to be filled by local people. For one person, Zhang Erlang met the requirements in all aspects, not to mention someone from above guaranteed him, so he became the local official of Zhangjiacun very smoothly.
"I will leave a few people to help you, you have to take care of everyone."
“Always ask older people for advice and don’t make your own decisions.”
Liu Taozi gave some instructions, and Zhang Erlang said yes.
After Liu Taozi finished speaking, Tian Zili stepped forward again, pulled Zhang Erlang with a smile, and told him what he wanted to do in the future.
Kou Liu came over at some point and bowed to Liu Taozi and thanked her, "Thank you, Mr. Liu! My mother has been settled."
"Well, that's good."
"It will take a few days to travel. Now that everything has been arranged, let's get on the road quickly."
Everyone got on their horses, a total of eight people, leaving Zhang Village and galloping all the way to the official road. Looking around, the official road leads straight to an unknown distance.
Suddenly, the sharp cry of an evil bird was heard. Liu Taozi looked up and saw several pigeons flapping their wings, leaving a beautiful trace in the air, and then quickly disappeared in the air.
The pigeon flew over hills and jungles, cultivated fields and houses, and finally arrived at its destination.
Jinyang.
The entire city is like a mighty military fortress covered with spikes. The city wall is not tall, but it is very thick. Several soldiers walk side by side on the city wall, and they do not feel cramped. On the rough city wall, the soldiers
It looks extremely petite, with ballistas and armored warriors everywhere.
Even the palace looks huge and rough, like a ferocious beast.
In the palace, the soldier lowered his head, holding a letter in his hand, and walked around the corridors, passing by one soldier after another. Finally, he came to a palace.
An inexplicable humming sound came from the hall. The sound was louder and softer, and the soldiers were stunned.
The soldier didn't dare to knock on the door, nor did he dare to leave. He just stood here and listened to the sound.
"Who?!"
The sound suddenly stopped, and someone asked.
The soldier's voice was trembling, "Your Majesty, there is a letter from Prime Minister Yang, which is for you."
“Destroy my elegance!!”
Suddenly a rough roar came from inside the house.
The soldier was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt in front of the door, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! I didn't mean to do it."
"Someone is coming!!"
"Your Majesty~~~"
There was a rustling sound inside, and soon, someone opened the door.
He Shikai was wearing a robe. Under the robe was his naked body. The thing was dangling like this, and the soldier could see it when he raised his head.
He Shikai's face was rosy, he lowered his head and looked at the soldier gently, "Bring the letter."
The soldier trembled and handed the letter to him. The soldier smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. The king is joking with you. Remember not to stand at the door and eavesdrop."
The soldier hurriedly thanked him and fled from here.
The monk closed the door, turned around, and looked at Changguang Wang Gaozhan inside.
Gao Zhan is Gao Huan's ninth son.
He is sitting in the upper position now. His appearance is handsome and majestic, exceptionally dignified and solemn. In terms of appearance alone, he is not much worse than Gao Changgong.
His eyebrows are very thick, his eyes are big and bright, and he looks very attractive.
It's a pity that he is naked at this moment. This kind of exposure is incompatible with his dignified face and looks extremely strange.
He Shikai opened the letter casually, read it a few times, and then started crying.
Gao Zhan was shocked and looked at him quickly, "Why are you crying?"
"Your Majesty, my two younger brothers were beaten to death in Cheng'an earlier."
Hearing this, Gao Zhan waved his hand disdainfully, "We are just brothers, not sons, so why worry about it? My third brother Gao Jun and my brother have always been in trouble with me, that is, the second brother killed me first.
Otherwise, I will kill him sooner or later."
"Your Majesty, I didn't want to let such a small thing disturb you before, but this letter from Yang Xiang actually reprimanded you for asking you about this matter, and asked you to kill the villain next to you. Seeing him humiliating you like this, there is nothing I can do.
, so he cried bitterly."
He Shikai cried and handed the letter to Gao Zhan in front of him.
Gao Zhan took the letter and read it a few times.
"It's not as extreme as what you said. Yang Xiang just said that your brother brought it upon himself. You can't blame Lu Yao. If you ask me to discipline the people around me, I will naturally discipline him."
Hearing Gao Zhan's words, He Shikai quickly changed his words, "Your Majesty is right. I misunderstood what Yang Xiang meant. It's just that you have always been strict in disciplining your servants. Why did Yang Xiang say that again?"
Gao Zhan shook his head, "Ignore this, just keep going!"
"only!!"
He Shikai quickly knelt down.
"King!!"
Suddenly there was another shout outside the door. Gao Zhan was furious. He jumped up suddenly, "Who is it again?! Who is it again!?!"
The voice outside was obviously weaker, "Your Majesty, King Changshan asks you to go to his palace immediately."
Hearing Changshan King's name, Gao Zhan calmed down instantly.
He quickly put on his clothes and said, "Okay, you go back and tell Brother Six, I'll go right away."
At this moment, in the palace of King Changshan.
The young Changshan King Gao Yan was sitting in the upper position, his face solemn, and everyone close to him was on the left and right.
King Changshan is equally handsome, with a tough face that makes people feel respectful just looking at him. There is a shallow scar on his forehead, which makes him look even more majestic.
Gao Huan's appearance was extremely outstanding, so all his descendants were extremely beautiful, except for His Majesty Gao Yang.
Gao Yan cleared his throat, looked to his left and right, and asked, "What did I do wrong today?"
Those who heard his inquiry were not surprised at all.
Wang Xi, an aide, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, you have repeatedly advised your Majesty not to get angry and beat people, but today you have beaten your subordinates with a riding crop many times. This is really inappropriate."
Hearing this, Gao Yan nodded, "You are right."
He looked to the left and right and said, "If I get angry and want to hit someone in the future, remember to remind me."
Gao Yan often calls people together to ask them to tell their shortcomings and mistakes and correct them. At the same time, he will also spontaneously reflect on his own mistakes.
While everyone was talking, Gao Zhan was finally brought in by a soldier, followed by a soldier Kai behind him.
Gao Zhan's steps were frivolous, his face was red, and he walked up to Gao Yan strangely and bowed before him.
"Zhan, His Majesty is seriously ill at the moment, the Crown Prince is young, and everything falls on us. At this time, we can no longer indulge in entertainment, we have to shoulder heavy responsibilities."
"only."
Gao Yan's eyes then fell on He Shikai behind him, "It was you who broke into the Cheng'an County Yamen and beat Cheng'an Ling?"
He Shikai was stunned and hurriedly knelt in front of Gao Yan, "Your Majesty!! This subordinate just went to inquire about the case, how dare he be rude to Cheng Anling?"
"You are just a favored minister of the foreign king, how dare you be rude to a fifth-grade minister?!"
"Come here, take him out and execute him with a cane!"
Gao Zhan was anxious and stood up quickly, "Brother Six! For my sake, just forgive him. I asked him to go! Brother Six, his brother died in Cheng'an, and he was angry because of it. Isn't that right?"
Is that right? If I died in Cheng'an, would my brother be able to calm down?"
After hearing what he said, Gao Yan hesitated, "Forget it, I'll spare you this time. If you dare to act recklessly again in the future, I will kill you."
"Thank you, King Changshan!!"
He Shikai was so frightened that he trembled.
Gao Yan asked everyone to leave, and asked his younger brother to come forward, hold his hand, and said seriously: "Zhan, you are smart and strategic, why do you want to hang out with such a villain? Don't you know?
What kind of person is he?"
Gao Zhan lowered his head and touched his nose, "Brother, I know what he is like, but you don't know what he feels like. Brother, why don't you come over tonight and give it a try?"
"You fucking beast!!"
"Where's my riding crop?!"
Gao Yan was furious and jumped up to grab the riding crop. Gao Zhan quickly dodged, "Brother!! You have reflected before and can no longer hit others in anger."
"King!!"
To be continued...