Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 545: Xu Guan Dies

After returning from the market to buy New Year's goods today, the next morning, the steward of the Chen Mansion found Chen Ce and said, "Master, Master Xu is dying and needs to see you."

"what?"

Chen Ce was stunned for a moment and asked, "Which Lord Xu?"

The steward said, "Mr. Xu Guan, the Minister of Works."

Chen Ce was stunned for a long time before he hurriedly said, "Prepare the sedan chair and take me there."

"Here!"

He had known that Xu Guan's health had been failing recently, but he had never expected it to happen so soon.

When they arrived at Xu's house, Chen Ce found that Qin Hong and several other ministers were standing in the courtyard with sad expressions.

"Chun Jian, I'm afraid this time, Old Xu..."

Qin Hong sighed, "Go in quickly, he's holding on to see you."

"it is good!"

Chen Ce's face was solemn. He stepped forward and lifted his robe to walk to the side hall. Several members of the Xu family in the side hall had tears on their faces. Chen Ce nodded at them and then walked to the side hall.

The enemy was overwhelming, and Xu Guan looked extremely old, like a willow catkin with its threads pulled out. He lay on the bed with an ugly pale face, looking weak and unrecognizable.

After seeing Chen Ce, he forced a smile and said to Chen Ce: "Chun Jian, you are here."

Chen Ce sat at the head of the bed, holding Xu Guan's hand, and whispered, "Why is it so sudden?"

Xu Guan shook his head. "It's not sudden. My body has been rotten inside for a long time. I'm just barely holding on."

He smiled bitterly and said, "Originally, I was thinking that you might become my superior and I could even arrange your funeral. But now..."

Chen Ce: “…”

"You are optimistic."

Xu Guan sighed: "Life is like this, with birth, aging, sickness and death. I am lucky and I am content to have lived to this day."

"I didn't ask you to come here for any other reason. I just wanted to see you. I have always regarded you as my own son. I know I am marrying above my station, but I still feel uneasy about you."

Chen Ce held Xu Guan's hand and said with a smile, "No one is marrying up to you."

Xu Guan has been really good to Chen Ce over the years. Among the six ministries, the two officials he has the best relations with are Xu Guan and Qin Hong.

Xu Guan grinned and said with a smile: "Chun Jian... old man, I hope you...will come to see me soon..."

He had a kind smile on his face, and after saying the last sentence, he closed his eyes.

Chen Ce took a deep breath, raised his head, swallowed his tears, and walked out with his hands behind his back, saying to the descendants of the Xu family, "Old Xu is gone."

There were loud cries coming from inside the house.

After Chen Ce left, Qin Hong burst into tears as he watched his old friends leave one after another, which also marked the end of their generation.

Fortunately, they witnessed the Ming Dynasty’s most rapid development period in their twilight years. Isn’t this a kind of luck?

Chen Ce stretched out his hand, patted Qin Hong on the shoulder, and finally said that if he needed his help, he could come to him, then left with a sigh.

It was the New Year's Day, but Xu Guan ultimately died. Hearing the Xu family members crying, Chen Ce felt bad too. He didn't know how sad his family would be after he left.

The news of Xu Guan's death soon reached the Qianqing Palace. Emperor Hongzhi ordered the Ministry of Rites to draft an edict to promote Xu Guan to the rank of Grand Secretary of Wenhua Palace and let historians write history.

…While thousands of households in the Ming Dynasty were enjoying a feast of fireworks, another scene broke out in Annan.

In the Annan Palace, Li Jing had inherited the throne for less than half a year. He had always admired Han culture and was particularly interested in Taoist cultivation.

Since her younger brother Li Yi brought back a large silk order from the Ming Dynasty, he also brought her a national teacher.

Zhu Jiewei was originally the Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect. She had a thorough understanding of the religious culture of the Han people and quickly fooled Li Jing.

She had promised to help Li Yi inherit the throne of King Annan and would never go back on her word.

Of course, helping Li Yi to succeed to the throne was just a cover. He wanted to control the entire Annan by controlling Li Yi, and thus transfer all the members of the White Lotus Sect to Annan.

Today is the end of the year, and Zhu Jiewei is preaching to Li Jing. Since she entered the Annan Palace, she has been feeding Li Jing poison pills every day. After a long period of settling, the toxicity of the pills took effect. Li Jing realized belatedly that he was poisoned and immediately began to summon soldiers into the palace to protect him.

Outside the palace, Li Yi had been waiting with his troops. When he saw the soldiers inside the palace being mobilized, he immediately sent his troops to break through the palace gate and quickly rushed towards the harem.

The troops of both sides engaged in a fierce battle, but Li Yi was well prepared and quickly seized control of the Annan Palace.

Zhu Jie smiled slightly and said, "Well, I said I would help you ascend the throne, and I never break my promise."

After everything in the palace was settled, Li Yi rarely smiled.

Annan King Li Jing was horrified. He finally understood what was going on. He pointed at his brother in anger and shouted, "You, you...you guys!"

Li Yi smiled and said, "Brother, you admire the Han people's cultivation of Taoism so much, but have you seen which Han emperor was truly immortal?"

"Why do you pursue those illusory things? If you were concentrating on governing the country, how could you let the guards in the palace be so weak?"

"So many great emperors of the Han people could not achieve immortality. Can you?"

"It was a wrong decision for my father to hand Annan over to you! Since you can't make Annan strong, then let me do it. Isn't this the right thing to do?"

Li Jing spat out a mouthful of blood and angrily said, "Beast!"

Zhu Jiewei said to Li Yi speechlessly: "If you continue to be so fussy, will you still have a chance when the ministers enter the palace?"

"kill him!"

Li Yi hesitated. He just wanted to ascend the throne, but he had never thought about really killing his brother.

"If he hadn't died, the officials wouldn't have let you take the throne. The Han people have so much history, don't you understand it all?"

Li Yi gritted his teeth, drew out his sword, and said, "Brother... I'm sorry!"

puff!

The long sword pierced his brother's chest. Zhu Jie looked at it and immediately said, "Go and announce to the public that the king has passed away!"

"You should quickly arrange everything here, find a trusted imperial physician and tell him what to do, then announce it to the ministers."

"They will definitely push you to inherit the throne then."

"You haven't thought about these?"

Seeing Li Yi standing there like a fool, worried and still distraught over his elder brother's death, Zhu Jiewei was furious.

In this miserable state, he still wants to rebel and ascend the throne?

When you have time, go and see Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty and learn from Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty!
The rebellion of the Han people is the real rebellion. With your mentality and means, they are nothing in front of those Han emperors!

You dare to rebel without thinking about your future? If I were not here, you would have died at the hands of your brother sooner or later!
But it doesn’t matter. Aren’t people like this very easy to control?
(End of this chapter)