PFC Chapter 422: Unexplainable &
Chapter 422: Unexplainable &
"Jingzhi, the late emperor is lonely in the afterlife and misses me! As a filial son, I should obey my father's orders. I should go and accompany him!"
"However, there are indeed one or two things in my mind that I cannot let go of. Now that Jingzhi has returned to the court today, I am at peace!"
"His Majesty……"
Gu Jingzhi squeezed out a string of tears and choked up, "It's just a small trouble. There are good doctors in the palace. You will definitely get better..."
"Ha ha……"
Emperor Wen chuckled and said, "When will Jingzhi say these words in front of me?"
"Your Majesty, minister..."
Gu Jingzhi felt like there was something stuck in his throat.
Emperor Wen patted his arm weakly and said, "Jingzhi, listen to me..."
As he spoke, he looked at the courtiers and said, "What worries me most is the well-being of our country. Today, the country is stable, all industries are thriving, and the people enjoy peace and prosperity... This is all thanks to the efforts of you all!"
"I am fortunate to have such wise ministers and good generals as you. This is a blessing for me, for Daxia, and for all the people..."
"However, what I am most happy about is having Gu Jingzhi. He is truly... a wise minister sent by heaven..."
"Your Majesty, I am unworthy of this..."
No matter what, at this moment, Gu Jingzhi's heart couldn't help but tremble.
Regardless of whether it was false or sincere, when Emperor Wen spoke these words, it seemed that he was speaking to his ministers, but in fact he was speaking to Zhou Quan.
Emperor Wen ignored Gu Jingzhi's words and continued, "Because of God's gift of Gu Jingzhi, Great Xia has new policies. These policies benefit the whole world, and Great Xia is stable, and the people are happy and content... This is a great good!"
"You are all the backbone of the Great Xia. You must understand that the New Deal is the foundation of the country. After I am gone, the New Deal must be the guiding principle! Do not change it lightly. I hope you will not let down the hard work of the late emperor and me!"
When the ministers heard this, they all burst into tears and prostrated themselves to accept the order!
Emperor Wen saw this and felt relieved. He smiled bitterly and said, "My second wish..."
"Prince..."
He called out, and Zhou Quan knelt forward: "Father..."
Big tears fell from his eyes. For a father like Emperor Wen, the filial piety in his heart... was real!
"As your father, I should have protected you for a few more years, watched you crowned, became regent... and handled important matters of state! However, Heaven has not spared my life, and your royal grandfather has summoned me. From now on, you are left alone!"
"Father..."
Zhou Quan cried out in grief, holding Emperor Wen's hand and resting his forehead against the back of Emperor Wen's hand.
"Fool, don't act like a child..."
Emperor Wen's eyes were filled with doting. "I have always been strict with you. As a father, I cherish and love you. As a ruler... I have responsibilities to the court and to the world!"
"As the crown prince, you should know the importance of the crown and the country! Although I cannot bear it, I have no choice but to do so. I hope my son will not blame me..."
"Father, I will not, I will not..."
Zhou Quan sobbed, trying his best to suppress the grief in his heart.
Does he feel resentful after years of harsh treatment?
Naturally I blame you!
But Emperor Wen's words made him dispel all the resentment in his heart!
"After I leave, you will inherit the throne. You must know the ways of a ruler... Be close to virtuous ministers and stay away from treacherous ones. Listen and ask questions about everything. When you are unsure, consult your teacher!"
What?
Even the important officials in the court were stunned!
When you are in doubt, ask Gu Jingzhi?
Is this gone?
Everyone looked at Emperor Wen in shock. This was an orphan being entrusted to someone else's care!
Gu Jingzhi was indeed a man of great talent, but he was only the Minister of War. Although entering the cabinet was a foregone conclusion, Emperor Wen had not issued an edict. Everyone knew that this was reserved for the new emperor!
But as long as the imperial edict is not read out, Gu Jingzhi is not yet a cabinet minister. Shouldn't the orphan be entrusted to the cabinet?
Everyone looked at Wei Xuan and Wei Zhen, but saw that they looked normal and did not show any displeasure!
"Your teacher is a man of great talent. I consider him a brother, and to you... he is like a teacher and a father! After I am gone, you must listen carefully to his advice and learn how to govern and maintain peace. Do not let down the efforts of your royal grandfather and myself, and do not let down the sincere hearts of the court officials and the people of the world!"
"Father!"
"I will remember this and treat my teacher like my father, love the people of the world, and revitalize the Great Xia nation. I will never let my father down!"
"Good, good, good..."
Emperor Wen was very pleased.
He muttered to himself, "Although my life span was short and I have only been emperor for a few years, Great Xia is now prospering day by day. I have no complaints and no regrets!"
"I only hope that our country will last forever, our people will be healthy, and our country will be safe and sound!"
"The sun, moon, mountains and rivers will last forever, and the Great Xia will last forever..."
The world suddenly fell silent. Emperor Wen never uttered the last word. His head drooped lightly in Gu Jingzhi's arms, his hands falling weakly. Just like that...
Died suddenly!
"His Majesty!"
Gu Jingzhi shouted!
"His Majesty!"
"His Majesty……"
Cries of grief were heard in the palace. Even Queen Qiao Shuwan, who had long lost her marital relationship with Emperor Wen, had a sad face at this moment, without any pretense.
The court officials beat their chests and stamped their feet, crying and wailing!
Gu Jingzhi supported Emperor Wen's body, and tears fell from the corners of his eyes inadvertently.
In just a few years, Daxia suffered a series of national losses. At this moment, he felt confused about the future.
The weight of the people, the weight of the orphan...
He didn't know how to proceed.
The price of having all the power in the government is the endless burden on his shoulders. Being a powerful official... is what he hopes for, but how can he give up the weight of the country?
Zhou Quan...
You can't count on it right now!
White sails were gradually hoisted in the palace, and the sound of a great funeral was heard. The second generation king of Daxia...died!
Gu Jingzhi stood in front of the hall door, looking at the people coming and going, all busy with the emperor's funeral, and he really couldn't feel happy in his heart.
……
As night fell, the court officials returned to their respective offices to bathe and fast. Gu Jingzhi did not leave, he asked Qiao Shuwan to stay!
Emperor Wen's princes were still young and could not bear to keep vigil late at night.
Qiao Shuwan gently leaned her head on Gu Jingzhi's shoulder. Without her queen's makeup, Qiao Shuwan lost the majesty of the empress and gained a bit of pitiful charm.
Those furrowed brows make her look extremely charming!
"I originally thought that my love for him and I would no longer be sad, but Jingzhi..."
"Looking at this high-walled courtyard, I feel lonely and scared... Can you understand?"
Qiao Shuwan raised her head and looked at Gu Jingzhi's profile. The two of them didn't do anything, just talked quietly.
Gu Jingzhi sighed deeply: "Now that things have come to this, you should pay more attention to your health. There are still many things to do in the court in the future, don't let your mind be hurt!"
He could understand Qiao Shuwan's sadness.
Sometimes human hearts are so complicated. In fact, Qiao Shuwan was unfaithful to her and Emperor Wen, but deep down, they had been married for more than ten years, and some things were actually just habits!
Sadness is inevitable!
In fact, Emperor Wen passed away suddenly, and Gu Jingzhi felt somewhat confused!
After Emperor Wen came to power, he was very unfriendly to him, causing him to lose face constantly. If it weren't for the birth of the School of Mind and the inheritance of literature and Taoism, he would have been in such a mess!
But he understood Emperor Wen's last words.
Qiao Shuwan must have talked to Emperor Wen, so Emperor Wen changed his original decision to entrust the orphan to the cabinet to Gu Jingzhi!
But this made him feel even more complicated!