Chapter 385 - Chapter 376
Su Hu, who was in Chaoge City, naturally got the news of Daji and Bo Yikao's death earlier than Ji Chang, who was far away in Xiqi.
After hearing the news, he was struck by lightning!
He had mixed feelings in his heart.
Grief, regret, anger, helplessness...
Various emotions emerged in his heart.
He slumped on the ground, staring at the sky with red eyes, calling Daji's name in grief.
At this moment, he was no longer the majestic Marquis of Jizhou, but just an old father who was powerless and heartbroken!
After a long time, he sighed heavily in his heart. He was tired...
Wanted to rest...
As for revenge?
Who to take revenge on?
Emperor Xin?
Although Emperor Xin was wrong, was Bo Yikao not at all wrong?
If it weren't for Bo Yikao, would his daughter commit suicide?
Obviously not!
So, if he wanted to take revenge, would he take revenge on Xiqi as well?
He sighed, forget it, firstly he didn't have the ability, secondly he had to think about his son!
His son is still in Jizhou now!
If his son was killed by his momentary impulse, then their Su family would be extinct!
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Xiqi.
Ji Chang finally learned about Bo Yikao's suicide.
He was heartbroken.
Bo Yikao was the prince.
He was his most valued son!
He was both civil and military, and was the only choice to inherit the throne of Xibohou in the future!
But now he is gone!
He committed suicide!
Dust to dust, earth to earth!
His years of hard work were burned to ashes!
He was full of hatred for Emperor Xin!
If it weren't for him, how could his best son die!
At this moment, the rebellious intention in his heart broke out uncontrollably!
He wanted to rebel!
He wanted to rebel against the Shang Dynasty!
He felt that Emperor Xin was unrighteous and no longer worthy of being the emperor!
If Emperor Xin knew what Ji Chang was thinking at this moment, he would certainly sneer at him!
He called him "hypocritical"!
He had already had thoughts that he shouldn't have, but he had to take this opportunity to convince himself!
He said he was unrighteous?
Haha, if he was really unrighteous, how could he let Bo Yikao live so long?
He would have killed him the day he arrived in Chaoge!
If he was unrighteous, how could he agree to Daji to see Bo Yikao?
If a person doesn't like you, he will find a hundred reasons to target you!
This is the situation with Ji Chang now!
The matter of Bo Yikao is just a pretext.
Then, his expression was a little distressed.
The strength of Yin Shang is much stronger than their Xiqi!
Especially after sweeping the eight hundred princes. The strength of Yin Shang has been further strengthened!
If it is to confront it head-on now, Xiqi is no different from a mantis trying to stop a chariot!
Since you have decided to do it, you must plan for the long term and take it slowly!
After thinking for a while, Ji Chang sighed and said to himself: "My Xiqi still lacks a general who can stand on his own!
It would be great if I could get such a person!
If my Xiqi really has a few more such people, then there is hope for great things to be accomplished!
I don't know if there is such a chance..."
After thinking for a while, he took out the tortoise shell and coins.
He planned to calculate whether there was a chance to get a person with the talent of a general!
Soon, the hexagram appeared.
When he finished analyzing the hexagram, his eyes suddenly lit up!
The hexagram guided him in the direction.
As long as he looked in the direction, he would meet the right person!
With surprise, he did not hesitate and decided to set off immediately!
For such things, it is better to do it sooner rather than later!
According to the guidance of the hexagram, Ji Chang came to a stream.
He looked around and saw that there was only an old man fishing here.
He thought to himself: It seems that the key to the rise of Xiqi lies in this person!
He immediately walked forward to watch.
After watching for a while, suddenly, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Because he saw that the old man's fishhook was straight!
How can a straight hook catch fish?
Ji Chang was a little confused.
He thought to himself: The hexagram can't be wrong, right? Could it be that the old man in front of him is a fool?
But then he shook his head in his heart.
His hexagram has never been wrong before, and the possibility of a mistake this time is not great!
After pondering for a moment, Ji Chang bowed and clasped his fists and said: "Old sir, I am Ji Chang, and I am polite.
I don't know why the old man uses a straight hook to fish?
How can a straight hook catch fish?"
The old man was Jiang Ziya.
He had come to Xiqi from Chaoge not long ago and built a thatched house here to settle down.
After hearing Ji Chang's words, Jiang Ziya did not respond, but put his index finger on his lips and said softly: "Hush."
The next moment, the fishing line fell suddenly.
Seeing this, Jiang Ziya raised the fishing rod calmly, and saw a fish biting the straight hook!
Seeing this scene, Ji Chang was a little confused.
He didn't expect that the straight hook could really catch fish!
After being confused, he was surprised!
This further confirmed his guess in his heart that the old man in front of him was definitely extraordinary!
Thinking of this, Ji Chang immediately said with admiration: "The old man is really amazing, I am ignorant!
May I know the old man's name?"
Hearing this, Jiang Ziya smiled faintly and said, "I'm Jiang Ziya."
Hearing this, Ji Chang praised him again: "When Jiang Taigong fishes, those who wish will take the bait."
In order to ask Jiang Ziya to help him, he was trying his best to flatter him!
Jiang Ziya shook his head and asked slowly: "Master Hou came here, didn't he just come to see me fishing, right?"
Hearing Jiang Ziya reveal his identity, Ji Chang was surprised and asked: "How does the old gentleman know my identity?"
Jiang Ziya shook his head and laughed: "Among Xiqi, there is probably only one named Jichang named Marquis, right?
It's not hard to guess. "
Ji Chang thought for a while and it was indeed the case, and then he revealed the purpose of his coming here. He raised his hands and said: "Ji Chang came here to ask the old man to come out and save the people of the world!
Emperor Xin is immoral, greedy and lustful, kills innocent people indiscriminately, takes away wives and daughters, and commits extremely evil crimes!
He is no longer worthy of being the co-leader of the human race!
Ji Changbucai is willing to open up a new world for all living beings!
I also ask the old gentleman to assist me!
Ji Chang would like to say thank you! "
Hearing this, Jiang Ziya shook his head and said, "I'm just a villager in the mountains. Why does the Marquis think I can help you?"
Ji Chang did not hide anything and explained: "I have learned a little about the art of fortune-telling. The hexagrams show that the person who can help me, Xiqi, is here, and the only one here is the old gentleman.
So, if not the old gentleman, who else could it be? "
After Jiang Ziya heard Ji Chang's explanation, he did not agree immediately, but said: "The time has not come yet, Lord Marquis, please come back."
After that, he walked away.
In two or three steps, the figure disappeared.
Seeing this, Ji Chang felt extremely disappointed.
However, he was even more certain that Jiang Ziya was the person he was looking for!
After stopping for a while, he sighed softly and left the place.
The rightful owner is gone, so there is no point in him staying here.
Although he has hit a wall this time, he will not give up. He has decided in his heart that no matter what the cost, he will ask Jiang Ziya to come out!
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A month later, Ji Chang came to the creek again.
He saw Jiang Ziya still sitting there fishing.
He didn't dare to disturb, walked forward cautiously, and stood aside silently, waiting.
After a long time, Jiang Ziya, who caught the fish, stood up and prepared to leave.
At this time, Ji Chang finally spoke. He bowed his hands and said, "Old sir, Ji Chang implores you to go out for the sake of the people of this world!"
Hearing this, Jiang Ziya said in a calm voice: "You can let me go out of the mountain, as long as the Marquis is willing to pull the cart for me personally!"
When Ji Chang heard Jiang Ziya's words, his face suddenly showed joy, and he said excitedly: "What's so difficult about this? Ji Chang is willing to pull the cart for sir!"
Hearing what Ji Chang said, Jiang Ziya was surprised and at the same time a smile appeared on his face. He continued: "Well, in half a month, we will still be in this place. As long as the Marquis personally pulls the cart for me, then I will I am willing to assist Mr. Hou!"
After saying that, Jiang Ziya left the place.
After Ji Chang returned to the Hou Mansion, he told his close men about the matter. They all objected and thought that with Ji Chang's noble status, how could he pull a cart for an ordinary person?
Even if they have to pull the cart, they are willing to do it for them.
But Ji Chang disagreed with their words.
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He knows that Jiang Ziya is a very capable person!
He is not willing to miss such a talented person!
Even if he condescends to pull a cart for him, he has no regrets. As long as he can get help from the other party, it will be worth it!
Since he has already made up his mind, it is useless for anyone to persuade him on this matter!
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Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Ji Chang came to the stream with a team of men and horses and a cart.
Sure enough, he saw Jiang Ziya again.
Jiang Ziya was still fishing as always.
The men wanted to step forward to remind Jiang Ziya that the Marquis had arrived, but were stopped by Ji Chang.
Ji Chang put his index finger in front of his lips and made a "shush" sound, indicating that they should be quiet and just wait here quietly.
When the subordinates saw this, although they were quite dissatisfied, they did not dare to disobey Ji Chang's order, so they stood there and waited boredly.
After a long time, Jiang Ziya finally stood up.
Seeing this, Ji Chang immediately stepped forward, raised his hands and said, "Old sir, Ji Chang is here as promised. Today I will pull the cart in person and ask the old gentleman to come out!"
Jiang Ziya smiled when he heard this, and then sat on the cart unceremoniously.
After he sat down, Ji Chang pulled up the car and started to move forward.
step……
Two steps...
Three steps...
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It was okay at first, but as time went by, it became more and more difficult for Ji Chang to pull.
When he reached more than 200 steps, he finally couldn't hold on anymore. He was half-kneeling on the ground due to exhaustion, panting, and the cart stopped.
When a general nearby saw this, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Master Marquis, let me do the humble job!"
Other ministers also spoke one after another: "Master Marquis, stop pulling, your body will be exhausted if you keep pulling!"
Jiang Ziya sat calmly on the cart, watching the scene calmly without speaking.
Ji Chang endured the fatigue, stood up, and said firmly: "No, I have to pull the car myself! Since I promised the old gentleman, I will do it!"
Hearing what Ji Chang said, the people around him were moved and moved by Ji Chang's character.
Although Jiang Ziya didn't show any expression on his face, he admired Ji Chang's behavior in his heart!
He felt that he had finally met a wise leader!
Then, Ji Chang continued to pull the cart forward.
However, every step he took was extremely difficult!
After walking dozens of steps, Ji Chang's legs seemed to weigh a thousand pounds?
Every step he took was accompanied by violent tremors.
Sweat fell like rain, soaking his clothes. His face was as pale as paper, his lips were bloodless, and his breath became more rapid and heavy.
The ruts of the cart dragged deep and shallow marks on the ground, as if telling of his persistence and hardship.
The ministers couldn't bear it anymore. They ignored Ji Chang's obstruction and stepped forward one after another, either helping to push the cart from behind or supporting Ji Chang from the side, sharing the heavy load together.
With everyone working together, the cart continued to move forward slowly, and every step condensed everyone's loyalty to Ji Chang and their expectations for the future of Xiqi.
Finally, the 800-step journey was completed with great difficulty!
Ji Chang collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. His hands were covered with blisters and his shoulders were swollen and broken by the ropes, but his eyes were shining with relief and expectation.
Jiang Ziya slowly got off the car at this time. He came to Ji Chang and helped Ji Chang up with both hands, his eyes full of emotion and moving.
He said slowly: "My Lord, what you did today makes me deeply admire you. My Lord, you personally pulled the cart for 800 steps. This is destiny and opportunity.
In the future, I will ensure that your Xiqi will prosper for 800 years to repay your kindness and your perseverance today."
When Ji Chang heard this, his eyes were full of surprise and gratitude. Although he was exhausted, he still said with all his strength: "It is a blessing for Xiqi and the people to have your help. Compared with the future of Xiqi, the difficulties along the way are nothing."
When the ministers around heard the conversation between Jiang Ziya and Ji Chang, they were all filled with emotion!
They seemed to see the brilliant future of Xiqi, and they were sincerely happy that Ji Chang's efforts today were rewarded.
The story of pulling the cart for 800 steps today may also spread in Xiqi in the future and become a good story.
After returning to the city, Ji Chang chose a place for Jiang Ziya to live.
Although it was not luxurious, it was also a high-ranking courtyard with servants and maids and all kinds of facilities.
This residence was also carefully selected by Ji Chang.
It was not that he could not afford the luxury, but he was worried that it would be counterproductive. If Jiang Ziya was unhappy, then all his efforts would fail!
Jiang Ziya was quite satisfied with this new residence.
He sincerely thanked Ji Chang for his kindness.
Ji Chang said to him: "Sir, please take a rest for one night. I will send someone to invite you to the court tomorrow."
After hearing Ji Chang's words, Jiang Ziya smiled slowly and said: "Since I have joined the Marquis, the Marquis can call me Ziya in the future, and there is no need to call me Sir."
Ji Chang readily agreed.
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The next day.
Jiang Ziya, led by his servants, came to the main hall of the Marquis's mansion.
The theme of their discussion today is how to overthrow the rule of Emperor Xin!
On the throne above, Ji Chang said solemnly: "Emperor Xin is unjust, and the people have suffered from him for a long time!
My son Bo Yikao was also killed by him!
If I don't take revenge, I won't be a father!
However, the Yin and Shang dynasties are powerful, how can we break the situation? Do you have any suggestions?" (End of this chapter)
