【Jiaojiao Yitian】(310)

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Chapter 310 "The Gilded Bed"

Just after Zhang Wuji and the two beauties of Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Zhao Min and Zhou Zhiruo, reached their climax, Hu Weiyong and Fu Youde came in to report

that Zhang Bixian himself had been captured, and Lan Yu was asking whether to kill him.

Zhang Wuji said, "Why didn't he ask Chang Yuchun first?" "

Chang Yuchun said not to kill him," Hu Weiyong said, but Lan Yu was afraid that Chang Yuchun was afraid of being reprimanded by the prince for his bloodthirstiness,

so he dared not kill those who should be killed.

Zhang Wuji nodded and said, "This is a good thing. Chang

Yuchun It's best not to kill surrendered generals and soldiers. They've laid down their weapons, and although they can't become Buddhas on the spot, they're powerless to fight back. Not killing them can

win people's hearts. Sometimes, winning the hearts of enemies can turn them into friends, which benefits us more than the enemy."

Fu Youde said, "Yes. Lan Yu tied Zhang Bixian up and shouted at the city walls, which frightened everyone on the walls."

Zhao Min then said, "It's difficult to take the city if they don't surrender. Moreover, Gaoguan Mountain in the southeast of Wuchang is in their

hands. They can overlook the entire city of Wuchang and control our camp. To take Wuchang, we must first capture Gaoguan Mountain."

Fu Youde then stepped forward and said, "I am willing to lead three thousand elite troops to take Gaoguan Mountain."

Zhao Min also stood up and said, "My lord, I am willing to go with General Fu to help our army take Gaoguan Mountain."

Hu Weiyong said, "For military campaigns, Your Highness shouldn't go. You can stay with the Ming King... The Ming army

isn't without great generals..."

"I am not a queen," Zhao Min said, "I am a warrior." She turned to Zhang Wuji, "Husband,

after this battle, I will receive an official position. I don't want to be your personal bodyguard."

Zhang Wuji said, "Good, good. Min'er's courage deserves praise. Then go!"

"Husband, since Min'er is going, Zhiruo must also go to the battlefield!" Zhou Zhiruo came out of the changing room behind the tent at this time

, changing into brand new armor, and said.

"Are you sure?" Zhang Wuji asked.

"Of course, husband, you said that women are not inferior to men. There are Hua Mulan and Mu Guiying, so Min'er and I

can do it too!!" Zhou Zhiruo said.

"Good, I will wait here for your good news and celebrate your triumphant return!" Zhang Wuji said.

"Yes, sir!" Zhao Min and Zhou Zhiruo both said happily.

At this moment, shouts on Gaoguan Mountain shook the heavens and the earth. Fu Youde, Zhao Min, and Zhou Zhiruo led their troops, charging left and right,

fighting their way up the high ground.

The enemy resisted with all their might, and the two sides clashed on the battlefield.

A sharp arrow flew and pierced Fu Youde's cheek, almost causing him to fall from his horse. Zhao Min rushed to his rescue, but Fu Youde,

already dragged off his horse, suddenly sprang back up, chasing after the enemy soldiers with the arrow still in his hand. The enemy, seeing this, fled in terror.

Zhou Zhiruo, leading the Emei Sect's female army, unleashed a devastating attack, sweeping all before them and quickly ending the battle! Remarkably, not a single

Emei Sect disciple was injured.

Zhang Wuji, again escorting the bound Zhang Bixian, arrived at the walls of Wuchang to persuade them to surrender. Zhang Wuji, his voice booming,

addressed the Wuchang defenders: "I personally led the campaign, and now 300,000 troops surround the city. We could have easily razed Wuchang

to the ground, but to avoid further bloodshed, I hope Xu Yu will surrender." He then sent Luo Furen, a former retainer of Xu Shouhui, into the city

to persuade Xu Yu to surrender. Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Xu Yu was unwilling to fight any longer and decided to surrender two days later.

To subdue the enemy without fighting—this is the highest achievement on the battlefield! Upon hearing of the enemy's impending surrender, Zhang Wuji

excitedly went to the walls of Wuchang to accept Xu Yu's surrender.

To capture Wuchang without losing a single soldier was nothing short of a miracle!

That day, the army was in perfect formation, generals arrayed, and banners fluttering. The 300,000-strong army was in awe.

Amidst the drumbeats, Xu Shouhui's son, Xu Yu, bare-chested and carrying a large wooden club, led Zhang Dingbian and other civil and military officials

to Zhang Wuji to plead guilty. Upon reaching the gate, Xu Yu knelt on the ground, not daring to look up.

Zhang Wuji rose, walked to the gate, reached out and pulled Xu Yu up, removed the club from his back, and draped his own robe over

him, saying, "There's no need for this. You are young and innocent; there's no need to be afraid."

Xu Yu hoped His Highness would spare his grandparents, repeatedly explaining that when his father declared himself king or emperor, his grandfather

was greatly angered, believing it to be a misfortune for the family and a curse.

Zhang Wuji said, "It has nothing to do with your grandfather anymore." He turned and ordered Hu Weiyong and Wang Guangyang to immediately go into

Wuchang Palace and bring the old man out properly. As long as Zhang Wuji was there, the Xu family would have food and clothing.

These words warmed Xu Yu's heart. Zhang Wuji and he returned to the central command tent hand in hand.

Xu Yu said with heartfelt admiration, "It is said that the wise king governs the world with virtue, and it is indeed true."

Zhang Wuji took Xu Yu's hand and led him back into the tent, where the two sat side by side. Zhang Wuji said, "Let's not talk about

surrender not. I sent Luo Furen to persuade you only because I didn't want the people of Wuchang to suffer from the ravages of war again. Now that Wuchang

is at peace, I say you can take whatever you want from the treasury, as much as you want."

Xu Yu said, "Your Majesty, I am a man of a fallen kingdom. I have no extravagant hopes. I only ask to be allowed to return to my hometown, to fish or

farm, to take care of my grandparents and live out their remaining years. This is Xu Yu's wish, and I am eternally grateful to Your Highness."

Zhang Wuji said, "That won't do. You may not be afraid of what people say, but I, Zhang Wuji, am afraid of being ridiculed. You can bring your family

back to Jinling with me, or you can stay in Wuchang if you wish."

Xu Yu said, "Thank you, Your Highness. Not killing me is already a great kindness. I dare not have any extravagant hopes. I still want to take my parents back to their hometown

."

"Very well," Zhang Wuji said. "I shall obey your command. In that case, I will bestow upon you the title of Marquis of Guide.

Pack your belongings , and I will send troops to escort you back to Jingzhou."

At this moment, Zhang Dingbian waved his hand behind him, and sixty-four men carried a large, gilded bed to the front of the army gate.

Everyone was exhausted and covered in sweat; the bed was incredibly heavy.

The generals were all attracted by the radiant gold bed. Not only was it entirely made of gold, but its exquisite craftsmanship was simply

breathtaking.

Xu Yu said that this gilded bed was made by his father when he was

alive, and no one else had the fortune to enjoy it. Now, he was presenting it to His Highness as a small token of his appreciation.

Zhang Wuji looked at the gilded bed and felt a surge of excitement! This Xu Shouhui certainly knew how to enjoy life. But

now this golden bed was his own. He was determined to take this bed back to Jinling City and place it in his Forbidden City,

to sleep with his beloved concubines. How wonderful that would be! However, Zhang Wuji was well aware that if he were to leave

this golden bed, he would likely be criticized. The world was still far from settled.

"If I were to start enjoying this life now, I fear the brothers who fought alongside me would be disheartened. But if

I didn't , it would be such a waste.

" Zhang Wuji walked over with a smile, reaching out to touch the dragon and phoenix pattern on the headboard, praising, "This is truly

exquisite craftsmanship! Whose skill is this?"

Zhang Bixian replied, "This was crafted by over eighty silversmiths from the four prefectures of Jingzhou and Xiangyang over a year. It was made to celebrate the Emperor

of the Great Han ..." He then quickly slapped himself, "What emperor? It's just

a golden bed prepared for Xu Shouhui."

Zhang Wuji smiled tolerantly, "Prime Minister Zhang, there's no need for that. Whether you admit it or not, Xu Shouhui did

indeed become the Emperor of the Great Han. How long did he reign?"

Liu Ji said, "He ascended the throne in May of the twentieth year of the Zhizheng era at the Wutong Temple, and died in August of the twenty-third year of the Zhizheng era at the mouth of the Jingjiang River,

reigning for a total of three years and two months."

"It's not short," Zhang Wuji said. "Even if you're an emperor for a day, you're still an emperor. There's no need to avoid it."

Xu Yu said, "When the ministers presented this gilded dragon bed, a sorcerer said that a virtuous person

could sleep soundly on it without worry, while a person without fortune would surely suffer misfortune. Isn't this the result of misfortune? So, he said that His Highness is the

virtuous one who can sleep soundly on this golden bed."

Zhang Wuji sat down and bounced around on it, saying, "It's just the right firmness. I've heard that gold is good for one's health."

Feng Guoyong whispered to Liu Ji, "It seems that the golden bed has impressed His Highness. Using such an extravagant item

is not a good omen."

Liu Ji calmly replied, "No need to worry. I'm certain he won't want this bed." Feng Guoyong, however, was not entirely convinced.

Sure enough, when Hu Weiyong ordered, "Carry it to His Highness's room," Zhang Wuji stopped him and asked the crowd,

"Do you know about the Later Shu during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period?"

Liu Ji and Feng Guoyong exchanged knowing smiles: "What? Using the past to comment on the present."

Zhang Wuji said, "Later Shu had a young emperor named Meng Chang. Have you heard of him?"

The generals all shook their heads. Zhang Wuji said, "It's all because they don't read books. This Meng Chang loved collecting rare treasures from all over the world.

He decorated a golden urinal with jade, emeralds, and agate, which was priceless."

Zhao Min and Zhou Zhiruo couldn't help but laugh.

Zhang Wuji said, "I wonder if urinating into a golden jade urinal tastes different? Does it not smell bad anymore

?"

The generals burst into laughter. Zhang Wuji then used the past to satirize the present, saying, "How could an emperor who only wanted to enjoy himself have any interest in governing the country? Sure enough, not long after, the country perished." 　　The tent fell

into an eerie silence. People seemed to be lost in thought. Zhang Wuji continued, "Let's not talk about the distant past. The Yuan Dynasty emperor in Dadu (Beijing brought some women from Korea, and they danced naked with him in broad daylight in the palace. He also had a golden and jade bed made. No wonder the country fell! What do you call that? That's called indulging in frivolous pursuits and losing one's ambition!" 　　Everyone looked at Zhang Wuji with admiration, knowing he wouldn't sleep on that golden bed. 　　Sure enough, Zhang Wuji ordered the golden bed to be smashed, the jewels and jade to be taken to the national treasury, and the gold used to make the bed was used to forge a warning monument with the four characters "Indulging in frivolous pursuits and losing one's ambition" inscribed on it. He placed it in front of the Golden Palace in the Forbidden City, wanting to see it every day to remind himself. 　　Xu Yu sincerely said, "This is a wise and brilliant ruler." 　　Several soldiers came forward, quickly removed the jewels and jade from the gilded bed, and in front of everyone, swung a sledgehammer and quickly smashed it into a pile of gold fragments. 　　Although Zhang Wuji was heartbroken, he also knew very well that once he conquered Beijing and unified the country, there would be many things even better than this golden bed. Xu Shouhui was merely a fisherman; compared to the rare treasures the Mongol Empire had collected from all over the world , his golden bed was nothing special. The golden beds in the capital's palace were probably ten times larger! 　　Thinking of this, Zhang Wuji felt a surge of heroic spirit again!

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