kingly way

Chapter 35 Chapter 035

Ying Zhen and Xiao Zhongming arrived in the living room, and sat down as guests of honor.

"Thanks to big brother tonight, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous."

Ying Zhen saluted Xiao Zhongming.

"Second brother is out. Since we are brothers, there is no need to be polite. In fact, with the strength at that time, even if the brother is not around, they will definitely not get any benefits. I think the second brother also helped me many times at that time. The eldest brother has not yet Thank you!" Xiao Zhongming said with a smile.

"It seems that they have started to attack me. They have used so many killers this time. They think they are determined to win. First, there are Yaoshi who assassinated me at the foot of Wuding Mountain, and today there are so many killers from Yan Luodian to assassinate me. Behind this Who is a person? Why did you assassinate me?" Ying Zhen said suspiciously.

"My brother has not been in the officialdom for a long time, and I don't know much about this officialdom. But in my opinion, there should be only a handful of people who want to put my second brother to death. Think back, have you offended anyone recently?" Xiao Zhongming asked;

"Because of the recent situation, my younger brother is content with the status quo and has not offended anyone. Brother, who do you think will kill me?" Ying Zhen asked;
"Without evidence, elder brother dare not make wild guesses. Second brother usually pays more attention to changes in the people around him; brother Wei thinks that you should be prepared, just in case." Xiao Zhongming said;

"Recently, everyone's relationship is constantly changing, and the younger brother can't figure it out for a while, and the second younger brother doesn't usually offend anyone." Ying Zhen said;
"For my brother, this should not be a vendetta, but a political reason." Xiao Zhongming said,
"Second brother thinks so too, but who would want to put me to death?" Yingzhen replied;

"This is strange. The second brother is usually very careful in doing things, rarely offends people, and has no feud with other people. Recently, he has been assassinated several times. You should send someone to investigate the situation." Xiao Zhongming said;

"The little brother is just puzzled. The king is skeptical and repulsive to all the princes. I should be no exception to the second brother. I am more cautious in doing things and only want to be myself." Ying Zhen said with a sigh;

"Second brother's military strength and strategy are relatively outstanding, but in political struggles, he is more benevolent and lacks scheming. This is the most undesirable thing in political struggles. No one else will use the belly of a gentleman to judge the belly of a gentleman. Yes." Xiao Zhongming said.

"Hey, now the princes of the states are in panic, and everyone in the officialdom is seeking to protect themselves; if it is about strength, how dare Dan Guo participate in any political struggle?" Ying Zhen said with a wry smile.

"Among the various vassal states, there are only a few big vassal states that can compete with the second brother in terms of strength. If someone has bad intentions and wants to establish himself as a king, and you are loyal to the king, you will be regarded as a stumbling block by them. The current king still has scruples about you." Xiao Zhongming said.

"Brother, what do you think should be done now?" Ying Zhen asked.

"Maybe in order to protect yourself, you already have the idea of ​​becoming a king on your own, but you still can't become a king on your own." Xiao Zhongming said.

"Establish yourself as king? Second brother, I haven't thought about it that much before." Ying Zhen said in surprise.

"Whether you admit it or not, now is not the right time. The current king is just eradicating dissidents. If you establish yourself as king, he will have an excuse to exterminate. You are not yet the opponent of the alliance of the vassal states. Apart from Xu Kingdom, there is also Bei The military forces of Wan, Xing, Nanyue, Ning, and Wu are also very strong. I think that although they are still afraid to become kings, they are no longer in the court, and everyone should have their own plans." Xiao Zhongming Say.

"En! Thank you for reminding me, brother, I have considered this point too." Ying Zhen said.

"Now you have to do things in a low-key way, manage your territory well, and make the people strong and the country rich. For the time being, you have to pay more tribute to show your loyalty. In case the vassal states become kings on their own, then you can observe the situation and decide." Xiao Zhongming said.

"Thank you, big brother, for your guidance." Ying Zhen clasped his fists and said.

"Just like our third brother, not only the king doesn't trust him, but he also won't trust the king; they are relying on each other now, which is a good thing for you." Xiao Zhongming said with a slight smile.

"Hey! It's all caused by power and desire." Ying Zhen said with a sigh.

"Big brother, that was what I was afraid of at the time, so I resigned from the title of King Xing. I remembered that my choice at the time was not wrong." Xiao Zhongming said;

"Brother's choice is correct, and he is far away from the troubles of political power struggle. He has become a real worldly master." Ying Zhen said;
"Sometimes in fate, you must have it, and there is no time in fate. Don't force it; everything is resigned; it's time for my brother to go back. If the second brother needs help from the elder brother, let the pigeon go! He will find me." Xiao Zhongming said .

"Brother, don't you want to stay longer?" Ying Zhen asked.

"No, my brother has stayed away from power struggles and is used to rural life. I am not used to it after living for a long time. I will leave at dawn." Xiao Zhongming said.

"I'm really envious of my elder brother's free life without power struggle." Ying Zhen said.

"The third brother has a violent temper. You should try to let him go and don't have any grudges with him. On the one hand, we still have brotherhood. On the other hand, if something happens, we can help each other." Xiao Zhongming said.

"Brother Yu always remember the teachings of elder brother. Eldest brother will be on his way later, so you should take a rest!" Ying Zhen said.

"Well! After a fierce fight just now, the second brother should also rest earlier."

After Xiao Zhongming finished speaking, he said goodbye to Ying Zhen.

Ying Zhen didn't go back to the bedroom, he went to the study and walked around in the study, how could he fall asleep?
Ying Zhen originally thought that Kyushu was unified and the world was peaceful, so he could be the vassal king of his country with peace of mind, but he didn't expect that the political struggle would always be so complicated, and a series of incidents happened one after another, which made him terrified and had to worry about his own safety : King Ji's rebellion, Mr. Fan's imprisonment, the assassination of the drug corpse, and the assassination of the killer of Yan Luodian, all of these are aimed at him...

He knew that this was a conspiracy, and the behind-the-scenes manipulator of the conspiracy was so powerful and mysterious, especially when a series of incidents were pointing at him recently.

"Your Majesty, you should take a break!"

Mrs. Ying Su Yanyu came to the study and said to Ying Zhen who was meditating.

"Oh! Madame, I was quarreling with you just now, madam!"

Ying Zhen went to Su Yanyu's side and hugged her shoulder and said.

"My concubine is fine, as long as your lord is safe." Su Yanyu said softly;
"Our family will be safe and sound." Ying Zhen hugged Su Yanyu even tighter;

"Your Majesty, why don't we resign the title of King Dan and go back to the mountains to live a free life like the elder brother?" Su Yanyu looked up at Ying Zhen and said.

"Well, I think so too; but I'm worried that I can't leave now." Ying Zhen said with a sigh;
"Why can't we leave? Could it be that we disarm and return to the fields, and don't participate in political struggle?" Su Yanyu asked;
"A series of things that have happened recently are all aimed at me. Once I give up these military powers and officially give them a chance to take advantage of them. These people are ruthless. Will they let us go? I will be more careful in the future, so as not to change In response to all changes, Madam, you don't have to be careful, I believe the king still dare not do anything to us."

Ying Zhen comforted Su Yanyu and said, in fact, he knows what situation he is in now, but now he is riding on the back of a tiger and cannot get up and down!
Riding on the back of a tiger is dangerous, but with the tiger as the backing, others dare not infringe on it, so it is safe;
Once he gets off the tiger's back, not only will the tiger bite him when he rides over, but even the tigers around him will besiege him...

(End of this chapter)