While unconscious, Li Ping was taken down from the cross.
The Jinyiwei helped him take off his pants and prepared to torture him.
Fang Zheng glanced at him curiously and sneered with disdain.
This guy is a little too small...it's like he stopped growing after he was ten years old.
No wonder he always targets our most yang-filled areas for sneak attacks!
Maybe it's because I look too masculine that I arouse the other person's strong jealousy!
Just as the Jinyiwei were preparing the funnel of chili oil, a eunuch rushed in from outside the prison.
He stood in front of Fang Zhengyi and said respectfully, "My Lord, there is an important matter to report from the palace."
"What's the matter?"
"Last night, the overseas fleet reported that they had found the whereabouts of King Wu. The letter has been sent to the palace, and His Majesty has specially ordered the slaves to copy a copy for you."
King Wu?!
Fang Zheng was startled and immediately took the letter to check it.
After reading the whole article, I broke out in a cold sweat.
It was actually him! ?
"Don't execute him yet!" Fang Zhengyi immediately stopped the Jinyiwei from taking action.
Since the King of Wu has already established a foothold overseas, the identities of these assassins are self-evident.
It could hardly be anyone else except him!
"Tie his hands and feet first, transfer him to the cell and keep him under strict watch. Notify me when he wakes up!"
......
In the warm room.
Emperor Jing was lying on the couch, covered with a quilt, his lips were pale, and he looked weak.
Guo Tianyang kept fanning him with a fan, fearing that he would get too hot.
Li Yansong sat beside him and listened to Emperor Jing talk.
"I didn't expect it to be the fourth brother. Then everything makes sense. There has been no news for so many years. I thought he was dead, but I didn't expect that the church fell into his hands." Emperor Jing said, lifting the quilt and preparing to get up.
But this time, the wound was affected, causing him to gasp.
Li Yansong hurriedly supported him: "Your Majesty, be careful and try not to move."
Emperor Jing forced a smile and said, "I am fine... I am really old and useless. When I was young, I could recover from this kind of injury in two days and be back to full health. I never thought I would be so useless now."
After saying this, Emperor Jing leaned back on the couch, closed his eyes and breathed softly.
Li Yansong was speechless.
Emperor Jing leaned for a while and suddenly burst into laughter.
Li Yansong asked hurriedly: "Why is your majesty laughing?"
"The fourth brother is amazing. He started with nothing, but now he can compete with me. I was injured in two assassination attempts. It seems that he is really skilled and does not bring shame to the royal family overseas." Emperor Jing sighed.
Li Yansong frowned, "He is a member of the royal family, but he has established his own clan overseas. This is such a perverse act! I suggest sending troops to attack him immediately!"
Emperor Jing looked up at the ceiling without saying a word.
Seeing this, Li Yansong was a little confused, but he didn't dare to ask.
After a long while, Emperor Jing said softly, "Master Li, please help me draft the imperial edict."
"What does the imperial edict contain?"
"The imperial edict of succession."
"This... Your Majesty, please think twice!" Li Yansong was shocked and knelt down immediately.
Although I knew that this day would come back sooner or later, I didn't expect it to be so sudden.
No one is prepared. If this news gets out, the whole world will probably be shocked!
Guo Tianyang was still fanning himself with his hands, but two lines of tears flowed from his eyes without warning.
Emperor Jing gently waved his hand and said, "Get up. If I ask you to go, go. We'll talk after you finish writing."
Li Yansong's legs were shaking, and he staggered to the desk, picked up a pen and began to think.
Feeling the wind above his head getting stronger, Emperor Jing said unhappily: "Stop fanning me, do you want to freeze me to death?"
Guo Tianyang quickly stopped what he was doing and wiped away his tears: "I am afraid that Your Majesty will get hurt. I will die soon."
Emperor Jing turned his head and looked at him, and said helplessly: "Why are you crying? I am not dead yet."
"This servant...I feel very confused."
"It will happen sooner or later."
Li Yansong took the newly written edict of succession, walked up to Emperor Jing, and said dejectedly: "Your Majesty, it's finished."
"read."
Li Yansong took the imperial edict and read it slowly word by word.
But the voice was trembling: "The Emperor of Heaven and Mandate of Heaven proclaims: I have been on the throne for more than 40 years, thanks to the silent protection of heaven and earth, the clan society, but I am old, although... "
"The Crown Prince is kind and good at guiding us. He is mindful of worrying before the worries of the country, considerate of the ministers and the people, and protects the country before danger and brings order before chaos. He works hard day and night, never resting from sleep or wakefulness, and balances leniency and strictness, using both power and discipline to plan for the long-term development of the country. Now I pass the throne to the Crown Prince, and you will ascend to the throne of Emperor. I will announce it to the world so that everyone will know."
Li Yansong's voice was choked with sobs.
As soon as the word "Qin" came out, he burst into tears.
Emperor Jing was not comforted either, his eyes lost focus: "I worry about the world before I worry about myself, and I enjoy the world after I enjoy myself..."
Li Yansong fell to his knees and sobbed, "I am old and frail and can no longer handle important cabinet duties. I wish to retire."
Emperor Jing came back to his senses and sighed, "Master Li, I haven't retreated yet... No! Listen to me."
Li Yansong wiped his tears with his sleeves and stood up.
Emperor Jing said firmly: "The great threat from the West is before us, and I will never sit idly by. The fourth son is very ambitious. When the crown prince succeeds to the throne, I will personally lead the army to the west to crush the church and clear the obstacles for my great Jing."
"I and the Fourth Brother are of the same generation, so let's settle all old and new grudges together!"
Guo Tianyang suddenly grabbed his sleeve, looking extremely nervous.
"Your Majesty, no! Why do you have to lead the army in person? Just send troops to fight. The church is no threat to our Dajing!" Li Yansong said in panic.
Emperor Jing shook his head: "Although firearms are heavy nowadays, the key factors of war are not only firearms. The road to the west is long and the terrain is unfamiliar... The fourth brother is extremely cunning and may not have no chance of winning. I must lead the expedition in person to feel at ease."
"When I recover from my wounds, I will organize my army and set out. I have made up my mind on this matter, and there is no need to discuss it further!"
Li Yansong still wanted to say something, but Emperor Jing spoke first: "Master Li, please put your resignation aside for now and send Yuanzhao off."
Li Yansong was extremely moved.
He is no longer able to perform his duties, but Your Majesty still insists on keeping him. This is a manifestation of the utmost trust and care.
How many people in history have been able to accompany three generations of emperors throughout their lives in important positions of state?
After being moved, Li Yansong slowly said: "I am old and weak, and it is a fact that I can no longer bear heavy responsibilities. If it were not for the dramatic changes in the world, I would have resigned long ago. Your Majesty has spoken, and I dare not resign, but I still hope that Your Majesty will appoint a cabinet minister to shoulder the heavy responsibility."
"Who do you think is qualified to join the cabinet?" Emperor Jing asked back.
"Your Majesty, don't you already have the answer in your mind?"
"Well... But from what I understand, he won't agree. Please go and talk to him on my behalf."
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