The Eternal Beauty of the City of Wealth

Seeing that the people of Linzi were pointing at him as if he were a monkey, Zixuan quickly took his children and left.

During these ten days, Zixuan taught Duke Jing many strategies for governing the country.

Chuju was also very studious and kept Zixuan's teachings in mind.

Mu Meng and Zixuan have similar personalities and can talk about anything. They are like sisters, even though they are not real sisters.

Ten days passed in a blink of an eye, and Zixuan and his army were ready to go.

Mu Meng, Chu Ju and other ministers reluctantly saw them out of Linzi City and only returned after watching the army disappear.

Along the way, Zixuan looked at the desolation and ruin of Qi State, and couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

If I hadn't traveled through time, Fugui City would be the same as the current Qi State.

The people would not be able to live as happily as they do now.

Zijin, Zizhi and Zixing found the desolate scenery quite interesting.

When they got tired of sitting in the car, they ran out and played and laughed in the fields on both sides.

When I was tired of playing, I ran to the car to play Landlord and then took a nap.

Three days later, the army finally arrived at Fugui City.

Zixuan felt very close to the golden city wall and couldn't help but smile.

After entering the wealthy city, the people lined the streets to welcome their king's triumphant return.

Zixuan felt so comfortable when he looked at his beautiful home and his beloved people.

Afterwards, the army changed to a bus and quickly headed back to Kyoto.

With the return of the armies of various vassal states, the news that Zixuan had a divine master spread throughout the continent.

People spread the word to each other, and many seekers of immortality also came here.

I hope to meet the old immortal in Fugui City. It would be great if I could get his guidance.

Inside the royal palace of Jicheng in the State of Yan, Duke Jian of Yan laughed heartily as he listened to the spy's report.

He secretly felt lucky that he did not participate in the war against Qi led by other vassal states.

Otherwise, among those countries that suffered heavy casualties and paid compensation, there would also be one who would be the number one.

It seems that City Lord Zixuan really cannot be offended.

In just over twenty years, Fugui City has become a powerful country that no one dares to mess with.

It must be directly related to City Lord Zixuan's strategy for governing the country. I should also learn from him how to govern the country.

Where should he start? After thinking for a long time, he decided to start by rectifying the court.

Except for Prince Ri and a few officials without real power, the rest in the court were Prime Minister Zizhi's men.

The first thing is to gradually concentrate the power in their hands in the hands of their own people.

So he decided to place all his male favorites in the court.

Then a group of disobedient officials were removed and replaced by male favorites.

In this way, you will have your own people in the court, and no one will hinder you in implementing any strategy for governing the country.

He did what he said. The next day at the morning court, he dismissed several doctors and replaced them with several of his male favorites.

His move undoubtedly touched the interests of the major families.

So, that night they gathered at Prime Minister Zizhi's house to discuss countermeasures.

Doctor Zhuang Ziyi said, "Prime Minister, Ji Kuan can no longer hold back!"

"Not only has he alienated his ministers and favored his male favorites, he's even bringing them into the court to serve!"

"What's even more infuriating is that those doctors were removed without having made any mistakes. If this continues, we will all be deposed by him sooner or later!"

Zizhi sneered, "Haha! Zhuangzi, you overestimate Ji Kuan and underestimate our strength!"

"I have made up my mind. If Ji Kuan persists in doing so, I will depose him and appoint a new ruler!"

The doctor bowed and asked, "Prime Minister, which prince would you like to support as the new ruler?"

Zizhi stroked his beard and smiled slyly: "I haven't thought about it yet, I will tell you when I have thought it through."

Then he looked at everyone and asked, "Who among you will come forward to advise him in court tomorrow?"

Zhuang Ziyi bowed and said, "Prime Minister! I am willing to advise you!"

Zizhi nodded and said, "Zhuangzi is good at braiding. I will definitely be able to put an end to that fellow's actions tomorrow!"

The next day, at court, Duke Jian of Yan had just taken his seat when Zhuang Ziyi came out and said, "Your Majesty!"

"I think you made a mistake yesterday by dismissing several doctors and reappointing your favorite man!"

"I strongly urge you to revoke your order and reinstate these doctors!"

When Duke Jian of Yan heard this, he was furious and thought to himself, "Am I the king or are you the king?"

Isn't it just the dismissal of a few officials? Don't I even have this little power? Looks like I have to make an example of him today!

Thinking of this, he slammed the table and said, "How dare you, Zhuang Ziyi!"

"How dare you disrespect the emperor and defy my orders! Come! Drag Zhuang Ziyi out of the palace! Beat him to death!"

"Huh?" Zhuang Ziyi was shocked when he heard this.

Didn't I just express a different opinion? It's not a crime punishable by death, so why should I be executed just like that?

The ministers were also stunned by Ji Kuan's action.

For a moment, I even forgot to beg for mercy and just stood there stupidly.

Seeing this, Zi Ri thought that the king was acting too hastily. Such impulsiveness would disappoint the ministers.

Thinking of this, he hurried out and said, "Your Majesty! Although Zhuangzi's words were disrespectful and contradicted Your Majesty, his crime is not punishable by death."

"I suggest that you punish him a little, and don't kill innocent people!"

Ji Kuan waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it, my dear!"

"Today I must kill him to establish my authority! Let's see who dares to disobey my orders from now on!"

When the ministers saw that Prince Ri was pleading for Zhuang Ziyi, they all came out and said, "Your Majesty, please revoke your order! Do not kill innocent people..."

Ji Kuan slammed the table again and said, "I have made up my mind! You all must stop talking! If you continue to try to stop me, you will be guilty of the same crime as Zhuangzi!"

Ah! Everyone was shocked and muttered in their hearts, no matter how powerful they were, they didn’t have any men around.

The guards outside the palace must obey the king and must not act rashly.

Zizhi winked at everyone and shook his head, and the ministers then retreated back to their classes, hunched their necks and acted like quails.

Seeing that his ministers' pleas were in vain, Zhuang Ziyi accepted his fate.

He stared at Ji Kuan with a fierce look and gnashed his teeth, saying, "My Lords!"

"Zhuang Ziyi was killed for no reason! If the dead knew, within three years, Ji Kuan would definitely know how powerful I am! Hahahaha..."

Before he could finish his words, several guards dragged him out and beat him to death outside the hall.

Ji Kuan was very happy to see Zhuang Ziyi dead. He looked around and said, "If anyone still refuses to obey, please come out!"

Everyone was speechless, but they were cursing in their hearts, "Damn Ji Kuan!"

Who would dare to rush into the edge of a knife at this critical moment! It's not for yourself!

Ji Kuan was secretly pleased to see that everyone was silent. It seemed that the tactic of killing the chicken to scare the monkey had worked.

He sat up straight and shouted outside the hall: "Song Wan, come in!"

As the words fell, a pretty, handsome and cool man walked in.

After entering the hall, he knelt on the ground and shouted in a mixed tone of yin and yang: "Your servant, Song Wan, pays homage to my lord the king."

Ji Kuan looked at the pretty face and nodded with satisfaction, then said with a smile, "Song Ji."

"From now on, you will succeed Zhuang Ziyi as the doctor!"