Simultaneous travel: I am a talented person in all the worlds

Chapter 256 The Tyrant and the Wise Ruler

Wei King's Palace, side hall.

The priceless mermaid-themed gauze curtains hung low, and the air was filled with a faint scent of perfume, exuding extreme luxury.

The dancers, graceful and slender, swayed to the soft, seductive music, their robes fluttering in the breeze, a subtle fragrance wafting through the air; the singers, with sweet voices, parted their lips to sing tender, lingering melodies.

On the throne, three stunningly beautiful women, each with a unique temperament and captivating charm, surrounded and flanked King Wei Zeng.

A charming concubine poured him wine; a pretty and delicate woman fed him peeled grapes; a voluptuous and alluring noblewoman massaged his shoulders and back with her slender hands.

But... even though he was in the midst of a gentle embrace, enjoying the bliss of having multiple wives, King Zeng of Wei did not have the usual unrestrained joy on his face. Instead, his brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes held an undisguised irritability and... a deep-seated fear.

Even his favorite wines and delicacies tasted bland now that they were in his mouth.

"Your Majesty, would you like another drink? Let me feed you!"

The charming concubine held the glass goblet to King Zeng's lips again, her voice so sweet it seemed to drip water.

King Zeng of Wei absentmindedly took the wine cup, tilted his head back and took a sip, but then suddenly stopped, leaving half a cup of wine hanging in his hand.

"Your Majesty, I sense that you seem troubled. Could it be...?"

Sikong Wei Yong keenly sensed that King Wei Zeng was in a strange mood today. He put down his wine cup and took the initiative to speak.
"Are you still worried about the unfortunate assassination of General Lian Po some time ago?"

Inside the hall, there were three other people who had been invited to watch the song and dance performance. They were all important officials in the court and confidants of the King of Wei.

"Ah~"

King Wei sighed deeply, but did not answer.

Some things cannot be spoken aloud, not even to these most trusted close advisors of the royal family.
Lord Xinling, Wei Wuji!

Although his powerful uncle, who had overshadowed the king, made King Zeng of Wei feel a great threat and fear at all times, and he wished that the uncle would die sooner!

But when that man, who was like a pillar supporting the entire Wei Kingdom, truly died...

King Zeng of Wei, who had been indulging in pleasure and neglecting state affairs since taking the throne, felt a strange sense of unease.

It felt like the sky had fallen!

Yes, when Wei Wuji was alive, he was incredibly prestigious. But he was a king who was truly frustrated and felt like he was sitting on pins and needles!

But based on his understanding of that uncle's personality, as long as he didn't do something drastic, he was unlikely to rebel.

But the Qin army was different; they would really kill him!
The Qin cavalry is now truly stationed on the border! They are poised to strike with predatory intent!

Another war of annihilation could break out at any moment!

It's possible that Daliang City has been besieged before.
This time, the man in Wei who could single-handedly save the day is no longer here!
King Zeng of Wei, who was already somewhat panicked, recently received news of Lian Po's death!

Even if Lian Po were alive, he probably never intended to truly give Lian Po a significant role in his career.

But damn it... even if you're going to die, you can't die this way at this critical moment when the powerful Qin is pressing in and the morale of the Wei army is in turmoil!
King Zeng of Wei, who was not initially worried about the Qin attack, is now truly terrified and feels the danger of his country's demise!
Fortunately, a stroke of luck amidst misfortune! He still had one last card to play!
The only remaining pillar of Wei, the current Grand General, Commander of the Wei Infantry, and Master of the Armored Sect... as long as he is here...

"Report——!"

A shrill and urgent scream pierced through the layers of palace guards and rushed straight into the grand hall where singing and dancing were taking place!

A panicked messenger guard walked straight through the Great Wei dance troupe and knelt on one knee!
"Your Majesty, the Grand General has been assassinated by the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven)!"

King Zeng of Wei felt dizzy and his vision went black. If his concubine hadn't supported him in time, he would have almost fainted.

The last pillar... has collapsed!

"What did you say? The General was assassinated too?!"

Wei Yong, who was standing to the side, was also taken aback. He sternly ordered the messenger to repeat the order again, but there was a hint of surprise in his tone.

If the Grand General really has an accident, then there is a very high chance that the military power of the other half of the Wei Wuzu will naturally fall into the hands of him, the Minister of Works!

This was a godsend for Wei Yong, who was worried about how to deal with the Grand General now that Xuan Jian, his sharpest weapon, was gone! How could he not be excited?!

"The Grand General was assassinated inside his residence by Yan Ri, a top-tier assassin from the Luo Wang organization. He was beheaded on the spot, and his head was displayed above the south gate of Daliang City."

"Bastard!"

Wei Yong was furious: "The Luo Net has gone too far!"

"Send the order!"

Another important official present, the Imperial Censor Jing Yan, stepped forward, his tone solemn and without much fluctuation:
"Within the city of Daliang, it is strictly forbidden for anyone to discuss or spread any information about the assassination of the Grand General! Anyone who disobeys this order, regardless of their status, will be arrested and severely punished!!"

Although, theoretically, this matter should be decided by King Zeng of Wei, who holds the highest position present.

But who can blame them when this King of Wei has been deposed for more than just a day or two?

Since he came to power, he has done little to manage state affairs except for indulging in pleasure.

He was too lazy to get involved in important affairs of the court, nor did he want to. Over time, these high-ranking officials became accustomed to making decisions directly and then submitting a summary report for record-keeping afterward.

This is not to say that King Zeng of Wei was truly beyond redemption.

However, he only wanted to enjoy the supreme power and treatment of a king, but was unwilling to bear the corresponding responsibilities and obligations.

But now... all three of Wei's most capable generals have been assassinated! The powerful Qin army is pressing in, and the nation is in grave danger!

No matter how much he doesn't want to take responsibility or escape reality, he has to bear the consequences now that he's in this position.

"Your Majesty, now is not the time for us to wallow in sorrow!"
The Qin army was advancing with overwhelming force, their military might at its peak! The Grand General held a high position, but unfortunately... he did not live to see the end of his life!
The best course of action now is to quickly select a suitable person to take over the troops from the Grand General, consolidate morale, and make thorough preparations to resist the powerful Qin and protect the land of our Great Wei!

Wei Yong's words were impassioned and righteous, displaying the air of a powerful minister capable of turning the tide and leading the nation.

However... King Zeng of Wei on the throne was just lazy; he wasn't really stupid!
How could he not know what Wei Yong was really up to behind those high-sounding words?
Under the guise of recommending capable individuals, in reality... he just wanted to take this opportunity to seize military power for himself!
Do you really think he doesn't know what you, Wei Yong, have done?!
If Wei Yong were given military power, he could defeat the Qin army, so King Zeng of Wei gave him that power directly.

But does Wei Yong have that ability? Absolutely not!

The reason why Wei Yong dared to act so recklessly and even think about seizing power and profit when the country was in crisis was not because he had any strategy or ability to withstand the Qin army's attack!
In the old man's original plan and understanding, this aspect was never even considered!
Even if the Qin army launches a full-scale attack and besieges the city, so what? We can just have our invincible Lord Xinling hold the line!

Yes! Wei Yong, the Grand Minister of Works, stood on the front line against Lord Xinling, secretly controlling Xuan Jian to assassinate generals of Lord Xinling's faction in order to curry favor with King Wei and seize the opportunity to consolidate his power.

His greatest trump card and source of confidence in daring to betray his country came precisely from Lord Xinling.
In his view, since Lord Xinling was there to protect him, even if he acted recklessly, at most it would just make it a tiny bit more difficult for Lord Xinling to deal with him!

He's not dead!

No problem! You're guaranteed to win!

"But Lord Xinling, Wei Wuji, is dead!!"

King Zeng of Wei roared in his heart at this secret that he could not and dared not utter!

When he looked down at Wei Yong, who was still giving a passionate speech and expressing his loyalty, his eyes... had become extremely strange! They were filled with a hint of disgust and... murderous intent!
The Imperial Censor Jing Yan, who had just ordered a news blackout and to control the spread of fear, glanced at Wei Yong and bowed deeply to the King of Wei:
"Your Majesty, the military situation is dire and urgent! The General has died in battle, and morale is low! I urge Your Majesty to attend court tomorrow and discuss a suitable countermeasure with the officials."

The King of Wei frowned.

Since he ascended the throne, apart from the first few days when he put on a show, he has... not attended a single complete court assembly properly for a very, very long time.

The king was not present in the court council.
Well, to put it simply, it was the basic practice of the incompetent rulers of the six states at the end of the Warring States period.

What incompetent ruler would have to attend court every day and deal with those tedious government affairs? Wouldn't that just be a waste of the infamy heaped upon him?!
A tyrannical ruler only needs to enjoy the fine wine, beautiful women, and luxurious life that power brings!

Responsibility? What's that? Can you eat it?
Throughout China's five thousand years of history, those who could clock in every day and get perfect attendance... could be counted on one's fingers!
In historical records, this is already considered a wise ruler worthy of praise.

Cao Gui: He is loyal and capable of fighting.

This means that if a monarch focuses even a little on his duties, his soldiers won't be completely unwilling to give their all.

Only by comparing it with these anthropomorphic creatures.

Only then can one truly understand what kind of god-like existence Zheng Ge, who reviews over a hundred pounds of memorials every day, really is!

However, in reality, this excellent matching mechanism often groups these two together.
Black Ironclad Army Armor, Shura Mask, Sun-Covering Sword (Fake).

Put these three items into the chat group.

Qin Shi Moyu ran back just in time, before the molten iron was poured out of the furnace.

There's nothing he can do; he promised to provide the equipment for Demon Slayer, and he hasn't finished getting it yet.

The last wave, the Berserker snapping his fingers to destroy Upper Moon Two was indeed cool, full of style.

But the price was that the Nichirin Blade exploded!

Afterwards, Demon Slayer Moyu brought him the fragments along with two pieces of crimson sand iron, along with fragments of his Nichirin Blade.

Fortunately... compared to something like the brass horn shield, which is obviously not a normal type of equipment, forging normal swords and blades is much easier for him now.

In particular, Zhan Kuang's earth-shattering finger strike, while annihilating Tong Mo, also completely activated the wisp of 'pure yang true intent' that was originally only attached to the surface, merging it into the entire blade.

And then, with such a fine offering as a doma, a blood sacrifice was performed.

Although the Nichirin Blade was broken, its 'essence' as a material already qualified it to become a divine weapon!
Even if Qin Shi Mo Yu only makes simple repairs and reforging, the final product will be much better than the original Nichirin Blade!
However, considering it's for 'himself's use, and given that this is angel investment, he's waiting for the bigwigs to grow quickly so he can latch onto them in the future!

We have to be serious and get a divine weapon! And it can't be an ordinary divine weapon!

"Tsk, thank goodness we managed to fool Zifang... cough cough, we managed to invite him over."

As Qin Shi Moyu used a forging hammer to initially process the two pieces of scarlet sand iron, removing any impurities he didn't want, he secretly rejoiced.
"We can leave most of Wei Mo's affairs to him now... otherwise we'd have to work through the night again."

Murder, forging, conspiring, scheming for the world...

All I can say is that, in terms of 'rolling' (a skill or ability), Qin Shi Moyu can proudly say that he is absolutely no less skilled than Zheng Ge (Zheng Ge)!
You, Ying Zheng, only sleep four hours a day? Haha, I don't sleep at all!

Watch me crush you all!
(End of this chapter)