Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan.

Chapter 356 Finale
The third year of Kaiwu, mid-November.

Sheng’s house, Mucangzhai.

Minglan, Zhang Guifen, Sheng Hong, Changbai, including Muge'er and others were all standing in the yard at this moment.

Just last night, Wei Shuyi suddenly seemed to have recovered from his illness and took Wei Yuan to chat about many family matters.

About half an hour later, Wei Shuyi suddenly felt a headache and lay down on the bed to rest.

But once he closed his eyes, he never opened them again.

There is just a slight weak breath.

Everyone had a hunch that Wei Shuyi seemed to be experiencing a last burst of vitality.

But no one dared to say these four words because Wei Yuan was there.

Wei Yuan stayed by Wei Shuyi's side all night long, not leaving for a moment.

Until this morning, when Zhang Guifen came to bring breakfast to Wei Yuan, she suddenly discovered that Wei Yuan's hair had turned a lot whiter.

You know, he is now in his prime.

"Husband."

No matter how much Zhang Guifen called out to him, Wei Yuan remained unmoved.

He just sat quietly in the chair, accompanying Wei Shuyi who was lying on the bed.

But in the end, Wei Yuan did not wait for Wei Shuyi to open his eyes again.

Around noon.

Wei Shuyi had stopped breathing and his heart rate had also stopped.

She fell asleep peacefully with a smile on her face.

It seemed that at the moment when she was lying on the bed to rest, her mind was still thinking about what she had talked about with Wei Yuan.

From childhood to now, from having nothing to becoming a hereditary champion.

"The Wei family has a son, let them envy him."

"My brother, you are amazing."

This was the last sentence Wei Shuyi said to Wei Yuan.

The moment he confirmed her death, Wei Yuan said nothing.

He walked out of the house quietly, like a zombie.

At this moment, Minglan couldn't hold it in any longer and ran into the house crying.

"Mother! Mother!"

Zhang Guifen immediately stood in front of Wei Yuan, wanting to accompany him.

Wei Yuan set his eyes on Wei Ruyi, and suddenly, like a child, he squatted on the ground and burst into tears.
"Second sister, eldest sister is gone, eldest sister is gone."

Wei Ruyi stepped forward, touched his hair that had turned white overnight, held back tears, and said slowly:

"And my second sister is here."

In the fourth year of Kaiwu, spring began.

Wei Yuan vowed to launch a northern expedition, which lasted for three years and successfully recovered the six states of Shuozhou, Yunzhou, Huanzhou, Yingzhou, Weizhou and Xinzhou.

At this point, six of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun had been recovered.

During this period, two of the Eight Tigers of Daizhou died in battle, namely Liang Da and Xie Wu.

No one expected that this battle would last so long.

Moreover, both the enemy and us paid an extremely heavy price.

During this period, Duke Zhang Fu of England passed away.

In the eighth year of Kaiwu, Wei Yuan returned to the capital.

With his efforts, Wei Ruyi's son Changger has returned to Beijing to serve as the Minister of War.

The former Minister of War was executed by Wei Yuan on the charge of delaying military affairs.

Because of this incident, all the officials kowtowed to Zhao Xi and asked him to punish Wei Yuan.

But at this time, Zhao Xi still needed Wei Yuan.

No one except Wei Yuan could recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.

In the same year, Wei Yuan was appointed Grand Marshal and Grand Commander by Zhao Xi, and was in charge of the military forces of the whole country.

In the ninth year of Kaiwu, Wei Yuan was beheaded by him with a sword outside the Xuanzheng Hall because the censor impeached him for maintaining an army and becoming arrogant.

In the same year, Fan Chunren resigned from his post.

Zhao Xi promoted Wang Anshi to be the prime minister of the dynasty.

As a result, the new prime minister, who could be regarded as Wei Yuan's closest comrade-in-arms, officially broke with him.

The two sides began a political struggle that lasted for several years, known in history as the "Conflict between Civil and Military Officials."

In the tenth year of Kaiwu, Wei Ruyi died.

Muger won the first place in the imperial examination and was appointed editor of the Hanlin Academy.

Sheng Changbai also broke with Wei Yuan because he was dissatisfied with Wei Yuan's overstepping his authority.

In the tenth year of Kaiwu, Wei Yuan demoted Sheng Changbai to a commoner on the grounds that he might have evil intentions.

Sheng Changbai was furious, "Wei Yuan is Cao Cao!"

But during this period, neither Zhao Xi nor Wang Anshi had the ability to convict Wei Yuan.

They can only unite all the forces they can to check and balance Wei Yuan.

After Sheng Changbai was forced out of the capital.

Wei Yuan specially saw Sheng Changbai off and said with a smile: "I have been walking on thin ice for the first half of my life. I can't continue to be worried in the second half of my life, right?"

Sheng Changbai was speechless.

In the autumn of the fourteenth year of Kaiwu, Zhang Guifen became seriously ill.

From the moment Zhang Guifen became seriously ill, Wei Yuan had no time to care about state affairs and stayed by Zhang Guifen's side day and night.

At this time, Wei Jingshu and Wei Qiji were both sixteen years old.

The former has become the most talented woman in Beijing.

As for the latter, at the age of sixteen, he had already become the commander-in-chief of the Beijing camp.

now.

In the mansion of Marquis Guanjun.

Zhang Guifen suddenly had an idea. With the help of her maid, she got up from the bed and prepared lunch for Wei Yuan herself.

In her life, she had rarely cooked, and almost every time she cooked it was for Wei Yuan.

During meals.

Wei Yuan clearly felt that Zhang Guifen looked a little off, and asked with concern:

"Just let the chef do it. Why do you have to do it yourself?"

Zhang Guifen's face was pale, and she smiled wanly: "I'm afraid I won't have a chance in the future."

Wei Yuan frowned, "Nonsense."

During this period, Zhang Guifen drove out all the maids who were serving her.

When they were alone.

Zhang Guifen then asked, "My husband, you are now at the highest position in the government, and people all over the world are saying that you want to learn from Cao Cao. What will happen to this Guanjun Marquisate in the future?"

Wei Yuan was stunned.

In the past, Zhang Guifen never talked about these things to him.

He thought about it seriously and shook his head again, "I don't know."

Zhang Guifen coughed twice and said, "It would be nice if I could stay with you for a little longer."

"If I am gone, you will be the only one left in the future. I...I can't bear to leave you."

Wei Yuan did not answer, but just concentrated on eating the food prepared by Zhang Guifen.

Before long, he had eaten all the food.

Seeing this, Zhang Guifen covered her mouth and smiled, "No one is competing with you for it."

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "It's delicious. This is the most delicious meal I have ever had."

Zhang Guifen stroked Wei Yuan's white hair, and said with visibly distressed eyes:

"I have planted a peach tree in the yard. When you miss me in the future, if there are fruits on the tree, you can pick them and eat them."

"When my eldest and second sisters were alive, they often told me that you loved eating peaches when you were a child. How come I never saw you eat them?"

Wei Yuan remained silent.

Zhang Guifen said to herself, "Before my parents passed away, they were most concerned about my brothers. I feel relieved now that you are taking care of them."

"Jingshu has reached the age of marriage, and it's time to find a good family for her. But as a father, you have always treated your daughter as a treasure and are unwilling to let her go easily."

"Mu Ge'er is only a few years older than Jing Shu, so why not marry him to Mu Ge? He is a good kid, listens to you, and will be able to help Qi Ji in the future."

Wei Yuan nodded, "Okay."

Zhang Guifen slowly stood up and said, "Brother Wei, I'm tired. I'm going to rest first. You just finished your meal. Would you like to go out for a walk?"

Wei Yuan was stunned.

Zhang Guifen smiled and said, "In this life, I have never asked you for anything, but I ask you for two things."

"Letting you go out for a walk is one of them."

"One more thing. In the next life, I will still be your wife, okay?"

Wei Yuan still nodded and said "OK". Zhang Guifen was satisfied, called the maid and helped her into the room.

Wei Yuan did not go far, but kept wandering around the marquis's mansion.

As for Jingshu and Qiji, they seemed to have anticipated something.

At this time, Jingshu was dressing up Zhang Guifen, and her tears couldn't stop flowing.

As for Qi Ji, he just stood outside the yard.

"Mom, can you please let Dad come back? Come back to see you."

Wei Jingshu personally put on the imperial robes for Zhang Guifen while she kept crying.

Zhang Guifen gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Silly girl, I have been good-looking in your father's heart all my life. How can I let your father see me in an ugly state?"

Wei Jingshu couldn't bear it any longer and burst into tears in Zhang Guifen's arms.

Zhang Guifen stroked her little head and said with a smile:

"I have always been strict with you and love to lecture you. Do you hate me in your heart?"

Wei Jingshu kept shaking her head.

Zhang Guifen sighed.

She didn't say anything, but lay on the bed and slowly closed her eyes.

The scene of my first meeting with Wei Yuan came to my mind.

"Brother Wei, be careful, watch the sword!"

As she thought about it, she couldn't help but laugh.

A crystal teardrop also flowed from the corner of the eye.

She never woke up again.

Spring of the fifteenth year of Kaiwu.

Wei Yuan personally led an army of 600,000 to march north again.

The scale of the battle, and the brutality of the fighting, were unprecedented in history.

Whether it is Tubo, Western Xia, or Liao Dynasty, etc.

The total number of troops sent by the four parties exceeded 2.7 million.

This battle lasted for five years.

Li Liangzuo and Yelu Xinxian both died in this battle.

Chen Daniu, Xu Changzhi and Shen Qing died in the battle.

Since then, five of the Eight Tigers of Daizhou have been gone.

Only three people were left: Lin Zhaoyuan, Xiao Yuming and Guo Hao.

The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun were recovered.

Western Xia and Liao asked for surrender.

Wei Yuan was named "King of Liang", and the title was hereditary.

In the autumn of the 17th year of Kaiwu, Guo Hao led the navy in rebellion.

Wei Yuan ordered Xiao Yuming to go and quell the rebellion, and he won.

Xiao Yuming disappeared and Guo Hao committed suicide.

In the 16th year of Kaiwu, Zhao Xi was seriously ill. He sent troops to ambush Wei Yuan in Xuanzheng Hall but failed. He died with hatred in his heart.

Wei Yuan led his troops into the palace and supported Zhao Xi's youngest son Zhao Xiang to succeed to the throne.

In the same year, Wang Anshi was imprisoned at home on the charge of possible treason.

From then on, the Great Zhou Dynasty entered a ten-year period with Wei Yuan in power. These ten years were called the "Champion Decade" in history books.

In the past ten years, thanks to Wei Yuan's diligent efforts, the Great Zhou has emerged from the war.

Whether in people's livelihood, economy or military, excellent development has been achieved.

At the same time, this decade has also seen a surge in various technologies.

Both weapons and ideas have made great progress.

At the end of the tenth year of Xuanzhi.

Wei Yuan is seriously ill.

Old friends who are still alive, such as Minglan, Gu Tingye, etc., all came to see him off.

The whole world is worried about the health of this king of a different surname.

Because everyone knows that once he dies, the Great Zhou will likely be faced with an endless storm.

At this time, in Prince Liang’s Mansion.

Wei Yuan only called Wei Qiji.

Asked him some questions.

In addition, arrangements were made for some people.

During this period.

The old generals under Wei Yuan, such as Lin Zhaoyuan, the current leader of the Daizhou generals, as well as the Zhong family generals, Jiang Suiyun, Zhao Xiongzhou and others.

It didn't take long.

Wei Qiji walked out of the house with a sad look on his face.

Wei Yuan went.

The only king of a different surname in the world who left a mark in history books has died.

Many people couldn’t believe that the old King of Liang, who had suppressed all the forces in the world, had actually passed away?
They can't believe it.

next moment.

Lin Zhaoyuan took the lead in kneeling, followed by all the former generals under Wei Yuan.

"Farewell, Prince Liang!"

"This humble general and others are here to greet the new King of Liang!"

Wei Qiji had no time to grieve.

He turned his head to look at Wei Yuan, who was lying quietly on the bed, unable to open his eyes anymore, took a deep breath, and said:

"Father, you will always be a loyal subject of the Great Zhou, and a king of a different surname whose fame will be passed down through the ages."

"For the sake of the Wei family, I will bear the eternal infamy!"

After Wei Yuan's death.

Zhao Xiang, grandson of Zhao Zhen and son of Zhao Xi, was in the main hall, looking like a madman.

"Who do you think is dead?"

"Prince Liang? Wei Yuan?!"

"he died?"

"He's finally dead, finally dead!"

However, due to being too excited and having disordered breathing, he eventually died suddenly in the palace.

Half an hour before Wei Yuan's death.

In an old house in Beijing.

Wang Anshi, who was already extremely old, also passed away peacefully while lying in a rocking chair.

His hatred for Wei Yuan had long since vanished over the past ten years.

Because he saw that the people of the Great Zhou were indeed getting better day by day.

That's enough.

Because Zhao Xiang had no son.

All officials requested that King Wei Qiji of Xinliang ascend the throne and become emperor.

The reign title was changed to "Champion" and the country's name was changed to "Liang".

Wei Yuan was the Taizu.

Except for Guo Hao, all the Eight Tigers of Daizhou who had followed him in his campaigns were made kings.

The descendants of Chen Daniu and Lin Zhaoyuan will not be demoted in rank, but the descendants of the other kings will be demoted in rank.

Zhang Bangchang was prime minister and Sheng Changlin was chancellor.

In the second year of Guanjun's reign, Minglan died and was posthumously named "Princess Chang".

Before she died, this little girl who had been spoiled by Wei Yuan all her life kept muttering two words,

"uncle."

Just like when Wei Yuan left Yangzhou.

Little Minglan was reluctant to leave, and she chased after Wei Yuan, crying loudly,

"Uncle! Uncle!"

"When can you come see me again?"

Once you call me uncle, I will protect you for a lifetime.

Xiao Minglan, Wang of another surname, goodbye.

End.

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