Lin Tongxi sighed, never expecting that the first time he met the Martial Saint would be under such circumstances.
…
In Jinrong's mansion, King Hulie Ding Yunyi was furious and drew his sword to cut the wooden table in half.
"Xie Wenzhou is such a villain! He actually broke the alliance and attacked our army in Xiangjiang County!" Ding Yunyi said angrily. He was so excited that his heart almost couldn't bear it.
"My lord, please take care of yourself and don't get too angry." Duanmu Xin supported Ding Yunyi.
"By the way...what's the news about Changming? He should have retreated to Jinkang County, right?" Ding Yunyi calmed down and asked about Ding Changming's whereabouts.
"Jinkang County reported that the road from Xiangjiang County to Jinkang County has been blocked by Xiahou Jing's reinforcements. General Yu is afraid that he is in great danger..." the soldier replied.
Ding Yunyi grew even angrier, his hands gripping the sword trembling. His rage becoming uncontrollable, he roared, "If anything happens to Changming... I will definitely make Wenzhou suffer. Pass on my orders; prepare to dispatch troops to Xiangzhou immediately!"
"Please think twice, my lord!" Duanmu Xin and Chang Zizheng hurriedly advised.
"Think twice! My lord, please appoint me as the vanguard general. I will definitely seek justice for Brother Changming!" Zhu Yanyi volunteered.
Under Ding Yunyi's arrangement, the entire Chuanzhou immediately mobilized and prepared to vent their anger on Xie Wenzhou.
When the troops were about to be dispatched, Chen Yunxuan sent someone to send the seriously injured Yu Changming back, temporarily calming Ding Yunyi's anger.
When he heard the news, Ding Yunyi finally felt relieved.
He has not slept for several nights because of this.
Due to exhaustion, Ding Yunyi finally fell asleep in his mansion.
…
When he woke up, Ding Yunyi found the Crown Prince Ding Siyu, Military Advisor Duanmu Xin, Former General Yu Changming, Right General Zhu Yanyi and others, who were all waiting for Ding Yunyi to wake up.
"Father! You finally woke up." Ding Siyu said in surprise.
"...Well, you guys are thoughtful... Changming, come here and let me see you." Ding Yunyi waved to Yu Changming to come over, and found that the other party could only sit in a wheelchair, being pushed by Zhu Yanyi.
"Thank you for your concern, my lord... Changming lost Xiangjiang County and I feel guilty. I hope you will punish me." Yu Changming lowered his head and clasped his fists, begging Ding Yunyi for punishment.
"...As long as you're alive, I no longer ask for anything else...I'll leave the rest to the young people..." Ding Yunyi tried to stand up and then suggested, "The wisteria flowers in Jinrong Mansion should be blooming...Everyone, accompany me to see them."
Ding Yunyi wandered for most of his life and finally built a career with the help of everyone.
But he was tired after all. He lost the northern part of Xiangzhou that he had worked so hard to build, and almost lost his comrades who had followed him in battle for many years.
Ding Yunyi lost too much in the process of helping the troubled times.
He lost his sworn wife, his good friend Murong Ming, and his freedom.
He knew that his time was running out, so he decided to gradually hand over the important tasks to younger people.
In his last days, he decided to spend more time with the people around him.
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In Yingdu, Emperor Chihui finally reached his last moment.
He read the imperial edict mercilessly, fulfilling the duties of the last emperor of the Red Dynasty.
His face was expressionless, his tone was stiff, and he even almost mispronounced a few words, but he didn't care.
"…Destiny is unpredictable, only those with virtue can hold it…"
"The Red Dynasty was nearing its end, but fortunately, thanks to the assistance of two successive Kings, it was able to survive..."
"The former king was wise and powerful, he put an end to chaos and danger, and supported the country..."
"The king is now implementing virtuous policies and promoting benevolence, and the people of the world are united..."
"As the Son of Heaven, one must obey the will of Heaven..."
"...Now, I hereby announce to the world: I will abdicate the throne to King Ye! From now on, you must assist me wholeheartedly!"
After Emperor Chihui finished speaking, Xiahou Shi walked up and bowed his head in greeting.
Emperor Chihui turned around, picked up the jade seal that symbolized imperial power, and handed it to King Ye Xiahou Shi.
Xiahou Shi took it respectfully and slowly walked towards the higher place.
“…” Emperor Chihui knew that he was now a subject, and he lowered his head for the first time.
He couldn't help but recall his previous memories. When he was young, he played with his two younger brothers and had great fun.
If only time could stop at that moment...how great would that be?
Unfortunately, the sudden death of Emperor Chishun changed everything. Motu pushed Ding Kongchen to the throne, and he became Emperor Chihuai.
He and his third brother Ding Xiaoyu were imprisoned in the palace. They only had the chance to escape after Motu's death.
After that... Xiahou Jing and Ding Yunyi led their troops westward and welcomed him to Yingdu.
Although Xiahou Jing was good to him, he also had the intention of usurping the throne, but he did not do it himself.
All the procedures have been completed, leaving the last step to his crown prince Xiahou Shi.
“…” Emperor Chihui shed tears, missing his two brothers.
Some officials once suggested that he follow Ding Kongchen's example, but he would rather die than do so.
Some officials also suggested that they could create unrest and escape during the chaos.
But the Chi Dynasty has run out of luck. Even if Emperor Chihui does not abdicate, another emperor will.
The other royal family members controlled by Xiahou Shi were ignorant of the emperor's etiquette and laws and lacked the support of his subjects.
In that case, it would be better for him to complete this last step.
"Kongchen, Xiaoyu, how I envy you... But I am the last emperor of the Chi Dynasty, and I must protect the last bit of face of the Chi Dynasty." Emperor Chihui expressed his pain in his heart.
Finally, the voices around him brought Emperor Chihui back to the present world: "Welcome, Your Majesty!"
Seeing everyone kneeling, Xiahou Shi finally spoke: "I obey the will of heaven and inherit the throne."
"Now that I have succeeded the throne, I hereby announce to the world: I will establish the name of my country, Daye, change the era name to Qide, and establish the capital in Mingguang!"
"The former king was posthumously named Emperor Taizu Wu, and the former emperor was named Duke Shuntian!"
"All you officials and common people should each do your job and work together to build a great and prosperous world!"
Ding Zhaoyu silently took off his crown and followed the other ministers in paying their respects.
At this moment, he was no longer the Emperor Chihui, but the Duke Shuntian of the Ye Dynasty.
Everyone knows that the old destiny has come to an end, and the story of the new destiny begins from this moment...
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