Volume 3. "Heaven and Female"

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In the hot summer, the ground is so hot that it is like steaming. Even the scenes in the distance are distorted in the eyes of passers-by. ※% cicadas are hiding in a place that no one can find. They are boring to whisper, just listening to them.

Gan Yushu was wearing white clothes and walked under the steamer-like sunlight. On his left hand, there was a dead river channel. In just half a month, the Changjin River, which had lost its water flow, was already sunburned and even the bottom of the river cracked. The sycamore trees on the shore were still tilted, most of them had died, but there were one or two, which remained half-dead, which made people wonder at their strength. However, how long could this strength last? This is something that no one can affirm.

On the other side, the forced labor service that was forced to be sucked in the sun, and several soldiers were drinking wine under the tent while monitoring these labor service. Most civilians around the capital and its surroundings had to be conquered and served because of this natural disaster. This extra labor service out of thin air has caused many people to complain, although it has basically no impact on scholars like Ganyushu, or the rich people who can easily take out their service money at home.

After passing through the aisle that was forcibly invited out, Gan Yushu stood by the pit, and the pit in the radius of several miles in front of him, it seems that it is far from the two natural disasters of Yuehu and Kongshan. It is just because it hit the most prosperous capital, and the damage and panic caused is far from comparable to Yuehu and Kongshan. It was originally the center of the capital, close to the inner city of the imperial city, and nearly 10,000 lives were destroyed overnight. Even now, when I recalled the tragic situation at that time, I was also shocked.

For Gan Yushu, perhaps he should be glad that he forgot to attend his aunt because he got drunk in the romance and missed the wedding banquet at the Princess of Lu Zhong County, thus avoiding this catastrophe. Judging from the subsequent landform, the Princess of Lu Zhong County was actually located in the center of this natural disaster.

Of course, it doesn’t make much sense to think about these things at this moment. Or, there are countless people in the court who are using this natural disaster to make a fuss, the emperor’s decree has been issued, and the ministers are bathing and vegetarians. Gan Yushu doesn’t think about it, nor are they interested in discussing who offended God this time. Perhaps there is such a person, but so what? In this world, there are always many people who are guilty, but there are always many people who are innocent. Those who are guilty may not be punished because of this disaster. Most of the people who are punished are innocent.

More importantly, even if there is really a "resonance between heaven and man", what has the natural disaster caused... changed?

Looking at the poor people shaking under the scorching sun, constantly carrying broken bricks and tiles, the man in white thought to himself, if he really wanted to make a change, even such a natural disaster... I'm afraid it would be far from enough?

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Emperor Song Shao sat on the steps, and below him, the ministers began to quarrel again. The emperor himself could not explain what the meaning of this quarrel day after day. It was the effort of the emperor who had made all the quarrels and confronted each other. No one could threaten the situation of the emperor. The efforts of the emperors and the first emperors did this, so he did it too. Since this method can maintain the prosperity of the Great Zhou for hundreds of years, it must be right?

That's what he thought.

However, at this moment, seeing the shirking responsibility between each other, no one was willing to come up with the regulations specifically to avoid doing more mistakes and being found by his opponents to attack the ministers. He was really bored. Three natural disasters in a row, this time they were directly hit in the capital. Everyone knew something was wrong, but what was it? But no one could understand that all the people were guilty, and the sin was in the holy court. Anyway, no matter what happened, he was wrong at the emperor. As for where the mistake was, it was not important. Over the past few hundred years, a complete set of etiquette and law to deal with, and issued a self-destruction. If one time was not enough, then two times. If two times were not enough, then three times. In short, as long as "right punishment and virtue are used to serve the heaven", the disaster can always be resolved.

Meaning is not important, mentality is the most important. Only by cultivating the mind and virtue, can we gain the mercy of God and bless all people.

But sometimes, he would also think, is this really right? Or is it just because... this is the easiest?

"The disaster in the capital has caused all directions. The unlucky people from the southwest road gathered again to cause trouble and invaded the prefecture. Please send troops as soon as possible."

"Mr. Chen's words are wrong! The sage said: Changes in ancient times are common, and heaven will feel something! In the past, Jing Ke admired Yan Dan's meaning, and there was a white rainbow that penetrated the sun, and the prince suspected it, but the matter failed. Mr. Wei painted the Changping incident in Qin, and Taibai and Mao were the main things. The great things were settled. If the heaven and earth change, there must be some warnings. Now that the stars fall into the capital, and if the war is added, wouldn't it be even more guilty of the heaven? Your Majesty should be punished and virtue..."

Although the cicadas keep whispering outside, it is boring, but because of its monotony, it is gradually ignored. The quarrels in the court are endless. Many times, I actually don’t know what I am arguing about, but I have always been through this, and I probably won’t be wrong.

The sun is moving little by little in the sky, and the heat emitted covers Beijing. At this time of year, it is always so hot, and I think it will be the same next year. Around the crater, people who work hard labor, wipe their sweat, and look at the luxurious sedans coming and going in the distance, have more resentment in their hearts, but it is only that. The emperor and the scholars share the world, who said they are not scholars?

"What's so great?" One of them cursed softly, and then a soldier on the other side cursed. Everyone quickly took the tools in their hands and continued to work.

After the court meeting ended, the emperor left the main hall, and an eunuch stepped forward and reported something to him.

He stood there, thought for a while, and then sighed: "Forget it, since he is so determined... Then let him do it!"

Then he came to the Golden Palace, under the steps of the Golden Palace, a young man had been waiting there for a long time, looking silent and vicissitudes. After asking the ceremony, the young man whispered something, and the emperor said, "I know that you are sad because of the death of my sister, but you are the top scholar in the new subject, the world is the best, and the Hanlin, with a bright future. The court is at the moment of hiring people. You resigned at this time and left, not only will you miss yourself, but I think my sister is in the sky and will not be happy to see you like this."

The young man said, "I am ashamed of Your Majesty and Saints. Last year, I first met the eldest princess in Tongzhou and was shocked by the heavens. The eldest princess told me that if I have a fate, I would meet in the capital. After that, I hung my beams and stabbed my thighs and read them all at night, just to be able to meet the eldest princess again in the capital. I know that I am ignorant. As a scholar, I will manage my family and govern the country and pacify the world. I should serve the king and build immortal achievements for the country. These days, I always encourage myself with this and want to persuade myself. However, I miss the eldest princess every night, my heart is like a knife and my liver is intestine.

I was broken and I couldn't sleep at night. These days, I was in the Hanlin Courtyard. But when I saw the pages of the paper, I remembered the words and sentences to the eldest princess. But when I saw Qionghua, I remembered the voice and appearance of the eldest princess. I copied the chapters and memorials. I did not say a word. I recited poems in accordance with the order. I burst into tears. I took the salary of the court and ate the king's granaries. The emperor could not serve the king. I felt ashamed of the kindness of the emperor, and I could not save the princess. I regretted it. I also asked Your Majesty to let me return home. I only wished, I only wished to build a thatched cottage in a remote countryside and keep a soul for the eldest princess... I will never marry you!"

He bowed and cried loudly.

Listening to the heartfelt words of the new top scholar in the ranks, thinking of the Yumei who died in that natural disaster, Emperor Song Shao couldn't help but burst into tears, and the eunuch next to him even wiped his eyes with his sleeves.

Half a month ago, the meteorite fell into the capital. Princess Luanmei was in the palace of Prince Luzhong. Naturally, she suffered a disaster. Until now, she has not even found her body, so she may never be found. As the new top scholar, Ning Jiang, although he entered the Hanlin Academy, was overly sad. This is the third time he requested to return home. There are people in this world who resigned for his parents, but this is probably the only case of resigning for his sake.

Seeing that you could not persuade him, the emperor could only comfort him: "Forget it, since you value love so much, I can no longer stop you, but your only son in your family is three unfilial, and no descendants are the greatest. As a scholar, how can you not know? You must not marry for life. In addition, since you are the top scholar in high school, you must still pay attention to serving the country. You will only be filial to your father for only three years. How can you ruin your life for a woman? Although Luanmei is my sister, I cannot allow such a thing to happen. I will give you two years. Two years later, I will take over the love and use it. By then, you will not refuse with any excuses."

The young man cried and said, "Thank you Your Majesty!"

After exhorting him again, the emperor asked him to go down. Seeing the young man leaving the hall, the emperor sighed and said, "The top scholar in high school and entered the Hanlin Academy, with a bright future, but for Luanmei, he came here. This young man was deeply in love and friendship, but unfortunately Luanmei was not blessed.

Leaving the Golden Palace and entering the deep palace, a girl ran over: "Father, I heard that Ningjiang is, he..." But she is Princess Hongdie, the daughter of the emperor.

The emperor said helplessly: "He insisted on keeping his integrity for your aunt, and I couldn't do anything to him. I have promised him to leave Beijing. But I only gave him two years, and in two years, I will definitely let him return to Beijing."

Princess Hongdie cried, "Auntie is so pitiful, and he is so pitiful."

The emperor touched her head: "Just as he said in his own poems, there is no way for people to have good fortune and good fortune every day." He led her to the deep palace.

After a while, Princess Hongdie whispered: "Father, two years...two years later...my daughter has grown up..."

Emperor: "Ah?" He didn't react at once.

The little princess's face was red, and her voice was like a mosquito hum: "When you grow up... you can get married..."

The emperor said: "That..."

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Ningjiang left the imperial city and came to the crater. Although half a month had passed, the mess was still shocking. Most of the Qishengfang had been destroyed, and the surrounding area was also damaged by earth and rocks. Even Shangyuan was affected, and nearly one-third of the destruction was destroyed. Large areas of the inner city and the imperial city collapsed, and Jinglongmen was destroyed.

This trick that Brother Xiao played was indeed amazing. However, compared with the two natural disasters that destroyed half of Kongshan at the beginning of the year and the two natural disasters that destroyed Yuehu last year, the meteorites this time were actually much smaller. It seems that Brother Xiao... or the so-called "Holy Phoenix", the meteorites were thrown in a hurry this time. The reason why they caused more casualties and greater shock was purely because of the location.

"It seems that the woman was really angry that time. She threw the meteorites when she disagrees... she threw them away before she was ready!" He shook his head.

And, what about the monster? What about the monsters that agreed to appear with the meteorites?

There is no monster...bad review!

He was waiting for the monster to appear, but the monster never came out. To be honest, it was quite disappointing. He shook his head and turned around and walked towards the outer city.

"Brother Ning Jiang!" Someone walked towards him from a distance.

"So it's Brother Gan!" Ning Jiang looked at the young man walking towards him.

Gan Yushu came to his side and walked side by side with him: "I heard that Brother Ning is planning to resign and return home?"

Ning Jiang said sadly: "The reason I came to the capital was for His Highness the Princess. Now His Highness the Princess is dead..."

Gan Yushu said: "About this, I actually want to ask Brother Ning... Is Your Highness the eldest princess really dead?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Jiang was so scared that he quickly covered his mouth, looked left and right, and made sure that no one was eavesdropping around him, and then he let go: "Brother Gan... keep silent, keep silent!"

Gan Yushu whispered: "Sure enough... His Highness the Princess is still alive, right?"

Ning Jiang said awkwardly: "Why did Brother Ning have this kind of thought?"

Gan Yushu sneered, "Don't treat everyone as fools, okay? As far as I know, that day, your sister, Miss Xiaomeng, was also by the eldest princess. Since they were together, why did your sister have nothing to do but the eldest princess died? Even if something happened, Miss Xiaomeng happened to leave Qishengfang. In the next two days, the Zhengqi Alliance attacked the Quanqing Sect, and there was clearly someone behind it. You are the mastermind behind the Zhengqi Alliance. Is there really something wrong with the Chief Prince? Are you still in the mood to do something else?"

Ning Jiang said: "Even if that's the case, you're just guessing."

Gan Yushu suddenly grabbed his sleeve and rolled it in: "What is this?"

Ning Jiang coughed lightly: "This is..."

"Incense ash, right?" Gan Yushu smiled, "I want to pretend to cry but can't cry. Is it a good feeling to force the incense ash?"

Ning Jiang had no choice but to sigh: "To be honest... it's very uncomfortable."

The two continued to walk forward, Gan Yushu said, "Forget it, I won't ask where you are hiding the eldest princess." He said, "Brother Ning is really planning to leave the capital? You are the top scholar in the new subject, and you are already the fourth rank in the court. You have a bright future. This is a prosperous place in the capital. With Brother Ning Jiang's skills, you can show off your skills. Why do you leave in such a hurry?"
Chapter completed!