Even if Zhou Yu had ten times the courage, he would not dare to say it out loud.
Fortunately, in the tenth chapter of "Journey to the West", there is also a story about the Dragon King of Jing River.
Zhou Yu briefly recalled the incident and then began to tell the story vividly.
It is said that in the early years of the Tang Dynasty, the Dragon King of Jinghe River made a bet with a fortune-teller, which resulted in him breaking the heavenly law and being punished by death.
The Jade Emperor appointed the counselor Wei Zheng as the executioner.
In order to save his life, the Dragon King of Jinghe River asks Your Majesty for help.
Seeing that he was sincere in his words, His Majesty agreed to his request.
When the time for execution came, His Majesty summoned Wei Zheng to the palace to play chess.
Unexpectedly, Wei Zheng dozed off while playing chess, and his soul ascended to heaven and beheaded the Dragon King.
After the Dragon King died, his soul complained that Your Majesty had broken his promise and cried out for his life outside the palace day and night.
So there was the legend of Qin Shubao and Yuchi Jingde guarding the gate in military uniforms.
"That scoundrel Wei Zheng is capable of such a thing. He has only caused me to lose my trust with the Dragon King of the Jing River."
After listening to Zhou Yu's story, Li Er immediately shouted angrily.
Empress Zhangsun, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but shake her head and laugh when she heard this. "Your Majesty, what the young master said is just a legend. The Dragon King of the Jing River is an immortal, how could Wei Zheng kill him?"
"Hmph, even if Wei Zheng makes me lose my credibility, I still have wise ministers and brave generals. Come, Duke Xuanlu and Duke Chu come to see me."
Empress Changsun's persuasion seemed to be of no use.
Fortunately, Li Er didn't continue to worry about it.
He just waved his sleeves and gave orders to the young eunuch.
In just a moment, two fat and strong men came over with big strides.
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