Strange Tale of Qingluan

On this day, Shangyuan Hexiang supported Tianling, left the mountain depression of Guangling Kingdom, and took a boat with his family to Geyun Kingdom. The largest wharf in Geyun Kingdom was already surrounded by officers and soldiers, and Confucian scholars were standing in front of the officers and soldiers.

When the sea boat docked, Shangyuan Hexiang supported Tianling and had just landed. Those Confucian scholars and officers and soldiers immediately knelt down and bowed down, shouting in unison, "Welcome the return of the prince".The mighty voice reached Tianling's ears. Although he couldn't see the scenery in front of him, the sound made Tianling very happy and smiled.

Tianyun didn't know that something happened in the palace, he was still playing in the palace, the takraw ball fell from his hands, he ran after the ball, the ball hit a pair of feet and stopped, Tianyun was stunned, and quickly raised his head.

Tianling bent down, picked up the takraw ball, opened his lips and said, "Brother Wang, can I play with you?"

Tian Yun smiled and said: "Of course!" He hesitated a little suddenly, "But Brother Wang, can you see the ball with your eyes blindfolded?"

Tianling smiled and replied: "You can listen with your ears! Also, your sister-in-law will help me pick up the ball."

Tian Yun stretched his neck and probed behind Tianling, saw a strange and gentle woman, and said to Tianling: "Brother Wang, you have a sister-in-law, so I can play in the harem from now on? "

Tianling stretched out his hand and touched Tianyun's head just in time, and replied: "It's natural to love to play, but don't forget your homework." After saying that, he returned the sepak takraw ball to Tianyun.

Hearing the sound of the wind, Tianling couldn't help murmuring again: "It's good to be back."

Shangyuan Hexiang stepped forward and reminded: "Wash the wind and dust well, in a few days, we will go up to Zhanluan Pagoda."

Tianling nodded slightly.

Lian Mi was alone leaning against the pillar with her arms folded, very lonely. In order to protect Tianling, she lost the opportunity to go to Mufeng Society for revenge. Now that Huang Yan has been taken away by Qingluan City, he even had the opportunity to stab with a sword also lost.The only thing Shangyuan Hexiang can make up for him is to let him take over the post of commander of the guards and lead the Jinyiwei himself.

In a blink of an eye, it was night again. After taking a bath, Li Xuan walked into Su Zhongming's bedroom as promised. Seeing Su Zhongming sitting cross-legged on the couch with one hand resting on his cheek, he opened his lips and said, "How long have you been waiting for me?"

Su Zhongming replied: "Tonight, I am the superior, so of course I have to wait for you."

Li Xuan took off his outer robe and hung it on the wooden frame, then climbed onto the couch, and urged after lying down, "I'm ready, come on."

Su Zhongming took a look and couldn't help but wonder: "Why are you acting as a subordinate this time, but you act like you sacrifice your life for righteousness?"

Li Xuan replied: "It's just that the purpose of tonight is relatively clear. You should stop talking so as not to miss a good time."

Su Zhongming closed his mouth, took off his outer robe, loosened the lapel, and ducked on Li Xuan's body, his joy overwhelmed all reason, the four petals clinging to each other, the honey night delivery, and the ten papers were tightly fastened.

On weekdays, Su Zhongming did exactly what Li Xuan did to him about money. They stabilized for several times, the experience of several husbands playing the piano made them both fall into the sea of ​​jade soon, their bodies were close to each other, and they moved while being stable.

After the money play, when the depression was turned on, it was the time to stir-fry the hot oil. Su Zhongming slowly sighed the jade into the narrow and long path. In his anger, he was extremely quick, and the imperial couch also shook, making a creaking sound. The sound was mixed with the sound of Chuan Xi and Shen Yin.

After an hour of physical exhaustion, Su Zhongming was exhausted and breathless, but he was still a little unsatisfied, and wanted to try again in his heart, but it was late at night, so he could only hug the person next to his pillow and fall asleep peacefully.

Three days later, He Wukui entered the palace and wanted to send Su Zhongming to Zhanluan Pagoda. Su Zhongming came with Li Xuan, but he held Li Zhen who was wrapped in swaddling clothes in his arms.

When He Wukui saw it, he was slightly stunned: "It's really a big event to set off to Zhanluan Pagoda today, why did Your Majesty bring the little prince with you?"

Su Zhongming told the truth helplessly: "This morning, the Queen Mother suddenly fell ill with a cold and couldn't get up on the couch, but Zhen'er didn't have a nanny, so she only left her to take care of her. I was afraid that Zhen'er would cry, so I had to bring her here."

He Wukui said: "It doesn't matter, when we arrive at Zhanluan Pagoda, I will ask someone to take care of it."

Su Zhongming nodded.

The three of them set off, took a carriage to the pier, then changed to a sea boat to go out to sea, and headed eastward to a small island with a radius of five miles. In the north, due to the distance, it is still impossible to see the location of Qingluan City with the naked eye.

On the small island, except for the lush vegetation, it is just a tall tower that stands still.

When the ship docked, Su Zhongming walked out of the cabin, and at first sight saw several ships moored on the shore. Obviously other people had already arrived, so he immediately went ashore with Li Xuan and He Wukui who came with him.

Climbing up to the top of the tower step by step, gradually approaching the meeting hall, suddenly, two figures rushed down from the end of the stone steps and rushed to Su Zhongming. Su Zhongming took a closer look and realized that it was Ye Shuangshuang and Fei'er whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

The two women clasped their hands together and blurted out with a smile, "Welcome the city lord!"

Su Zhongming opened his lips: "It's you two again, I've never seen you separated before..."

Fei'er replied: "That's because Sister Shuangshuang and I are like twin flowers!"

After the words fell, Li Zhen in the swaddling baby suddenly started babbling, looking happy, Fei'er and Ye Shuangshuang noticed the existence of this little guy, stretched their necks, and looked at it curiously.

Fei'er couldn't help opening her lips again: "City Master, this child..."

Su Zhongming replied: "It's my son, his name is Li Zhen. However, he seems to be very curious about this place."

Ye Shuangshuang blurted out: "So cute!"

Going outside the door of the meeting hall, the waiter standing outside said respectfully: "Welcome the city lord, King Shaole."

Su Zhongming looked back at Fei'er and Ye Shuangshuang, then gently handed Li Zhen in his arms into Ye Shuang's hands, and said: "Be careful, don't let him catch a cold, don't make him cry!"

Ye Shuangshuang agreed: "Yes!" Fei'er followed and nodded.

Su Zhongming followed Li Xuanmai into the conference hall, the round table was almost full of people, Su Zhongming greeted him with a smile: "Everyone, we meet again today, don't come here without any problems."

Wang Ping of Huang Yuan announced his answer and asked, "How is brother doing well these days?"

Su Zhongming took his seat and said calmly, "Well, I'm having a good time."

Shangyuan He Xiang couldn't help interjecting: "The broken mirror is reunited, so it's natural to have a good life."

Hearing the reputation, Su Zhongming looked over, and seeing Shangyuan Hexiang's somewhat proud face, he smiled embarrassedly.

Liu Yinghe, the king of Guangling, opened his lips: "The previous crusade against Mufeng Society, and the successful capture of the head is really gratifying!"

Su Zhongming said politely: "This is also due to the contributions of all of you!" Scanning carefully all the faces at the table, only two of them were silent and unfamiliar, so he asked curiously: "These three are... ?”

The lords turned their heads and their eyes fell on the expressionless two men and one woman.The woman was in her early thirties, dignified and beautiful, and also stable.The man next to the woman is also over 30 years old, with a little beard, and looks polite and elegant. The other man opposite the woman is slightly younger, but he looks very capable.

Now that she was asked, the woman replied: "I didn't want to disturb King Wen and everyone's pleasure, but since I asked, I should confess my identity - I am the king of Wushuang Kingdom."

Su Zhongming was stunned, but he was even more curious: "Isn't Dong Bin the king of Wushuang Kingdom? I remember that I have been to Wushuang Kingdom and met Dongbin, and I still remember that his arm was broken..." Said He couldn't help but sneak a glance at Shangyuan Hexiang.

Back then, it was Shangyuan Hexiang who broke Dongbin's arm, and it was she who cut it off quickly with a pair of sabers.

The woman didn't know that Shangyuan Hexiang was the instigator, so she just told her frankly: "Exactly. At that time, a major event happened in the palace, and people died. , died. From then on, the queen is no longer a queen, but succeeds to the throne and reorganizes the court."

Su Zhongming understood it, and only said: "So that's how it is!" His gaze immediately fell on the strange man.

The man hurriedly opened his lips: "I am the king of Li Kingdom."

Su Zhongming couldn't help saying: "King Li...? Speaking of which, I have also been to Li Country, but I was hurt by that Ziqixiang, all because of your favorite concubine!"

King Li apologized, and said: "I only wanted to save Ningsun, and I didn't want her father to be such an old man. Fortunately, Ningsun was fine. I felt extremely guilty for involving King Wen into this muddy water."

Su Zhongming said generously: "Although what happened in the past is unbearable, but now I am safe, so I will not pursue it." After thinking for a while, he hurriedly added, "By the way, do you know that your beloved concubine has a sister?"

Li Wang replied: "I know, but I heard that he has disappeared."

Su Zhongming informed: "It's not missing! Many years ago, I married the head of the Murong family on Yangui Island. She is the wife of the head of the family! My son is also a handsome young man! Maybe Yangui Island has a way to treat your beloved concubine. "

Li Wang heard the words, and thanked him quickly: "Thank you, King Wen! After this meeting is over, I will send people to visit Yangui Island!"

Su Zhongming smiled slightly, looked at the second strange man, guessed his identity, and opened his lips and said, "Could it be that you are... King Lan Dan?"

King Lan Dan replied: "King Wen has good eyesight! A few days ago, I received an invitation letter from King Wen. Unfortunately, I was busy with state affairs and had no time to go. I failed King Wen's good intentions. I don't know the reply letter, but I read it?"

Su Zhongming replied: "Reply, I have already read it. If there is a next time, I hope King Landan will appreciate it."

King Lan Dan said politely: "If there are no state affairs, I will definitely go."

As soon as the words were finished, several figures suddenly floated in from outside. They were the elders of Qingluan City, who sat down on the high-backed chairs behind the round table.

Yingqing first opened his lips: "All the lords of the twelve countries have visited Zhanluan Pagoda in person, and they are considering signing a contract with Qingluan City. After reviewing the contract, you can decide freely whether to sign the contract, but Qingluan I only hope that you can sign unanimously."

Yanyan stood up, went to the round table, unfolded a blank booklet, placed it on the table, and then opened her lips with a pen: "If you all have no objections, I will write down the matters that were decided that year in the new contract."

The lords of the country looked at each other and expressed no objection in silence.

Yanyan began to write on the blank paper.

Su Zhongming thought that even if this contract was re-established, it would only be a temporary shackle. It has been destroyed before, and it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be destroyed again. A contract is far inferior to a dynasty that centralizes the power of twelve kings. If a dynasty is established, and everyone elects the prince of the dynasty, the world will be stable and peaceful for hundreds of years.

He wanted to discuss this matter with the lords of the country, but when he saw that Yanyan's pen was about to touch the white paper, he blurted out: "Wait a minute!"

Yanyan put down his pen and asked, "What's the opinion of the city lord? You can discuss it."

Once the words have been spoken, there is no more hesitation. Su Zhongming can only go straight to the point, and replied: "I think that a contract is not as good as the unity of the world."

The princes of the kingdom were surprised when they heard the words, Liu Yinghe, the king of Guangling, first asked: "What do you mean by 'Under Heaven'?"

Su Zhongming simply said: "It is to unify all the current kingdoms into one dynasty! One great dynasty!" Then he explained, "Today's twelve kingdoms, all the kings have the same desire, and no one can predict that he or his descendants will be able to live in the same state. It is not the first time that the two countries have fought and the three countries have fought against each other. It is the common people who will suffer and waste money. If the world is unified, then even if someone turns against each other, it is only a personal grudge and cannot be hurt. people."

Zuo Mu Haiya, the head of Tuluo Kingdom, replied: "What King Wen said is good, but in a dynasty, there must be someone who is the king. If it is a wise king, it is fine. If it is not a wise king, wouldn't it be using our royal power to do evil? Besides, Let's hand over the kingship, how can we live, how can we be worthy of our ancestors?"

Wang Pingxuan of Huang Yuan answered, and said to Su Zhongming: "Brother, your proposal is too far-fetched. Ask yourself, can you do it?"

Liu Yinghe, the king of Guangling, couldn't help but said: "The Khan of Tuluo Kingdom is right! Your proposal is too far-fetched."

Su Zhongming replied: "I know you will not agree, you listen to me first - if unified into one dynasty, we must establish a system of royal power, this system will allow the king to restrict us, we can also restrict the king, restrict each other , no one can hold the power for their own use! If there is a king, we are the county kings, and our country will become a county country."

The lords fell silent and fell into worry, only King Ge Yun's empress Shangyuan Hexiang opened her lips and said with a light smile: "It seems that you want to establish the relationship between Qingluan City and the lords as a parliament? "

Su Zhongming replied: "Senior sister hits the mark! Yes, I have such an idea."

King Lan Dan couldn't help opening his lips: "It seems that Queen Ge Yun also knows the result of this 'reunification of the world'. I don't know if this result is good or not?"

Shangyuan Hexiang confessed: "The king has power, and the county king also has power. Twelve people restrict one person, just like a scale. If such a system is maintained, then it will be a balanced scale."

Taoxia Wang Yujia opened her lips: "According to what you say, this so-called 'Unification of the World' is not bad?"

Sitting next to him, Wang Yunqing thought for a while and replied: "I restrained you, and you restrained me, and we both have real power. It seems that we have not lost anything, but gained something..."

Su Zhongming then said: "Exactly! Moreover, the twelve countries are all different. If they are unified, there will be no obstacles to trade. The farming techniques and textile techniques of each country can complement each other. It is a blessing!"

Pingxuan thought for a while, and said with a smile: "One more thing! It's very convenient for us to have a banquet to eat, drink, talk and laugh among our acquaintances!"

It's true, but just like this, and with Su Zhongming's detailed explanation, everyone knows the benefits of unifying the world, so they let go of their scruples and began to reconsider.

King Wushuang slowly opened his lips: "I do care, after the world is united, where will the king be chosen? Who will be the king of this great unity?"

With just this one sentence, everyone's thoughts and thoughts were seduced.

Su Zhongming replied: "It is not me, nor you, but someone else who is such a king. In this way, the king can be controlled by the county kings, and the county king can also be controlled by the king."

Suddenly, a cry came, interrupting Su Zhongming's words, Su Zhongming couldn't help feeling bored, left his seat in a hurry, went to Ye Shuangshuang, and blamed him: "Didn't I say that you need to take good care of it..." He took the child , coaxed coaxed.

Ye Shuangshuang hurriedly said clearly: "I have been coaxing him well, but for some reason, I suddenly cried."

Su Zhongming couldn't help squinting at Fei'er.

Knowing that she was suspected, Fei'er hurriedly explained: "It's not me, it's not me! You were playing with me just now..."

Su Zhongming couldn't find the reason, and couldn't ask the teacher to inquire about the crime, so he just reported the child back to the seat, and continued to discuss important issues with you while coaxing the child.

King Landan said: "According to what King Wen said just now, we must select talented people from the people. However, there is a huge crowd, and we don't know when we will be elected."

Liu Yinghe, king of Guangling, answered, "It's better to choose a child and ask a knowledgeable and kind teacher to teach him. When he becomes an adult, he will become an enlightened and benevolent king."

As soon as the words fell, the eyes of all the monarchs were unanimously cast on Li Zhen who was in Su Zhongming's arms.

Su Zhongming glanced at everyone present, then looked at Li Zhen who was in the swaddling baby, and said wonderingly: "My child can't even walk, and he can't even speak human words. Besides, if you choose my child, maybe I will What about using power for personal gain?"

Shangyuan He Xiang smiled lightly and opened his lips: "My junior brother is really stupid. I have to give up a great opportunity in front of me. Well, when I get pregnant and give birth, you can't blame me for running for the election."

Tuluo King Zuo Mu Haiya said: "King Wen, I want to consider your child because of your character. As the saying goes, 'Like a father, like a son'."

Jialing King Qianqin opened the conversation: "Helping Jialing Kingdom in the past has already highlighted the character of King Wen, and this child must be as reliable as King Wen!"

Su Zhongming was in a dilemma and couldn't make a decision for a while.In fact, he only hopes that Li Zhen will grow up and live a carefree life, develop elegant hobbies, and do his job seriously. As for the unified king, he only hopes that others will be in charge.

Now, everyone unanimously recommended him, which made him very embarrassed.

At this moment, Pingxuan suddenly came up with an idea and suggested: "How about this! Let the children choose by themselves?"

Su Zhongming wondered: "He can't even speak human words, how can he choose?"

Pingxuan suggested again: "He always catches things, right? Just let him catch and see, and if he catches the king's seal, it is destined by God, and he is a unified king! If he catches something else, then... this Unification, we have to think about it in the long run."

Su Zhongming looked at the lords, saw the lords nodding, he stood up, put the child gently on the table, and put the jade seal, long sword, jade pendant, etc. on the table, then turned and left his seat, With his back to Li Zhen.

All the monarchs also left their seats, turned around, and turned their backs to Li Zhen, to prove that they did not interfere with Li Zhen's choice.

Fei'er and Ye Shuangshuang rushed to the table, each picked up an object on the table, and shook it in front of Li Zhen. Li Zhen was very happy to see him, but he didn't reach out.Fei'er and Ye Shuangshuang changed another object, and swayed in front of Li Zhen again, Li Zhen became more happy, giggled, stretched out his hand, grabbed Ye Shuangshuang's hand, patted the bottom of Yuxi, and the remaining ink ink Stained with little hands.

Fei'er and Ye Shuangshuang laughed, and Fei'er blurted out: "Everyone, look back!"

Everyone turned their heads, and Su Zhongming also turned his head, but saw Li Zhen's little hands were red like fire, and hurried back to the table: "What did he catch? The little hands are so red! Could it be...!"

Fei'er and Ye Shuangshuang nodded.

Jialing King Qianqin couldn't help but said: "It seems that it is really destined. In the next 18 years, we will take turns to be the regent!"

Khan Zuomu Haiya of the Turo Kingdom joked: "Okay, ok, lords of various countries take turns to be regents every day! Hahaha!"

Liu Yinghe, the king of Guangling, replied, "How can it be every day? Even if I rush, I can't keep up with such a shift. It's better to have a shift every seven days, starting with King Wen first, and the rest will be decided by lottery!"

This is a good idea, and everyone agreed.

Yingqing opened his lips: "Since the monarchs have decided to abandon the contract and decide to 'unify the world into one', Qingluan City will be the witness, and the monarchs will sign and seal it."

When the words fell, Yanyan wrote the decision she heard on the booklet, and then all the monarchs signed and sealed it one by one.After that, the lively meeting ended. Everyone chatted and laughed, and left Zhanluan Pagoda.