Li Yijie felt an ominous premonition rise in his heart. Just by listening to the unconcealable complacency in his tone, he knew that he must have done something worthy of him being complacent. However, for him, only seeing fresh lives disappear with his own eyes could make him happy. The sky was so gloomy that it seemed like a storm was about to fall, washing away the sins of this world.
The smoke and dust had completely dissipated. With Li Yijie's feet as the center, it spread out in an arc in all directions. The battlefield just now only had a huge deep pit left. There were still a few places that had turned into scorched earth. White smoke rose into the air, both real and illusory. It was like a bugle call for death, but also like it was leading one unwilling soul after another to the afterlife.
Looking around, the pit was full of corpses. Be it the soldiers on their side or the enemy, all of them lay motionless on the ground. It was as if only the bloodstains on their armors could prove that they had once been alive, and not the cold, lifeless things that had existed since the beginning of the Chaos.
Looking at their faces, they were still in the ferocious state of the battle just now. It was likely that when this disaster descended, they were still fantasizing about ending the battle as soon as possible so that they could go home and drink a few jins of wine, hugging their wives to warm their kang. They didn't even feel pain before they had unknowingly left the world of the living.
Thinking back to when they were just born, weren't they also ignorant and unaware? The birth and death of life were all so coincidental. They experienced life and death in the inverted laughter and cries. Only the boundless void on both sides was real. This period of time in the middle became an inexplicable product.
It was said that a good man should die on the battlefield, and be wrapped in horse hide. But he didn't even see a single person crying for the soul behind him. Any unknown little general might have been able to become the sky that supported some people behind him, but today, he died without a single penny to his name.
If the birth of life was to nurture the future, then why would he feel such pain because this inevitable process was brought forward? Moreover, for a group of people who were neither relatives nor friends with him, Li Yijie saw the tragic scene in front of him and actually had tears in his eyes.
In some people's eyes, death was a deep sin. In the eyes of some people, death was a product that was most worth being proud of. Jiang Liechen sneered and glanced at Li Yijie. He seemed to be disdainful of his current performance, but also somewhat satisfied. He said, "Do you see? This is the power of a demon. In the blink of an eye, I can annihilate your army of a hundred thousand, and I won't suffer any loss at all. What do you have to fight with me? Even if you put your life on the line, you will be nothing more than powder in my hands. "
Li Yijie gritted his teeth to avoid showing weakness in front of him. Who would have thought that just a moment ago, the two of them were still chatting and laughing as if they were the closest of friends. Then, the other party would immediately become the enemy that they hated the most.
Although he had clenched his fists with all his might, there seemed to be another throbbing in his body. Even his arms couldn't help but tremble, causing his questioning to seem completely lacking in confidence. He said, "You think that the power of the devil … is it only used to kill and destroy? . What good will it do you to destroy the world? "
Jiang Liechen said, "You are wrong. The true pursuit of a demon is to use his own method to rule the world. However, there will always be some people who stand out and think they have some ability. They will clamor and rebel. If we don't kill them, how can we establish our power? The slaughter and destruction you speak of are only a means to achieve this goal. The so-called power of a demon is a tool to ensure that this goal is achieved. You can continue to be stubborn in front of me, but can you deceive yourself? Do you still think you can stop this seat? "
Li Yijie looked at his eyes that were still bloodshot. It was as if there was a layer of invisible pressure. He couldn't help but take a step back.
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Dorgon's face was somewhat embarrassed. He said, "That is an old matter from many years ago. It is useless to listen to it. Why does Your Majesty insist on looking into it?" Shunzhi said, "Now, zhen does not have the qualifications to decide my own life and death. I have the right to know my own history. Zhen does not want to be a muddle-headed ghost until death. In addition, as the next monarch, investigating the cause of the previous emperor's death is also the most important responsibility that I have to bear. If Imperial Uncle wants to succeed the throne, you naturally have to follow the instructions of your ancestors. "
Dorgon was shocked for a moment. Under Shen Shiyun's gloating gaze, he braced himself and said, "That is rather difficult. You have been on the throne for seven years and have not found the slightest clue. How can you force this prince to investigate this mystery for you before I succeed the throne? What's more, with the authority in hand, it will be very convenient for me to investigate anything. Could it be that Your Majesty has made a mistake in the order? "
Shunzhi's expression remained indifferent. He said, "Imperial Uncle needs time. Zhen can wait. This is also reasonable. I will give you a month first. You have to at least find some clues before you can explain to zhen. You are a big shot who wants to be the monarch of a country. If you can't even solve this case properly, how can zhen be at ease passing the throne to you? When you find out the truth, zhen will give you the imperial jade seal and let you succeed the throne. Is this transaction fair? "
At this time, there were many rebellions and the situation was imminent. Dorgon no longer had the patience to follow the rules step by step. Even if there was such a rule in the ancestral teachings, there was even an authentic rebellion. Why would he care about the restrictions of a few rules? He raised his hand and slapped the table heavily. He said, "You are still so arrogant. Do you think you still have the right to talk about conditions now? Don't talk about a month … I can't even drag it out for a short while! Even if this prince can wait, do you think those people outside who are stretching their necks and watching can wait for another month? "
Shunzhi smiled slightly. He said, "Imperial Uncle finally admitted that you yourself are not completely sure about quelling the rebels." Seeing Dorgon's face turn from white to black, he sighed and said, "They are also temporarily confused. Zhen doesn't want to kill them all … Imperial Uncle, Yun 'er, Xuan Shuang, you should stop here. Perhaps zhen can consider reducing your crime of rebellion and give you a lighter punishment. "
Dorgon was burning with anger. Listening to Shunzhi's words, it didn't seem like he was in the middle of a threat and could still threaten others. He was extremely angry. He said, "So what if I'm not sure? You don't have to be stubborn. Let's see who you will let go when your head falls to the ground. Whether or not this prince can seize the throne is still unknown, but your position is destined to be unstable this time! This prince originally wanted to spare your life on account of being uncle and nephew, as well as the many years of friendship between monarch and subject. Since you are courting death, then don't blame this prince for being ruthless! "He suddenly stood up from the table and walked towards Shunzhi.
Shen Shiyun said in surprise, "Wait! Prince must have been so angry that he became muddle-headed, right? If you kill him now, where are we going to find the imperial jade seal? If we can't find the imperial jade seal, how can we make the officials submit? "She subconsciously tried to stop him in panic. Even she herself couldn't figure out her true intentions.
Dorgon sneered. He said, "Even if we have the imperial jade seal, those people won't be stable! Just you and the Lord Baylor Ling alone, do you think you will be willing to respect me as the emperor? Let's kill this brat first, then I will find it myself. I will lift up every brick and tile in the Imperial Palace, I don't believe I can't find it! Even if I can't find it, I can just ask someone to make a new one. What's the point of … cough … cough … "
Before he could really make his move against Shunzhi, he suddenly felt his whole body go limp and sore. There was a faint pain in his abdomen, his head was dizzy, countless golden stars appeared in front of his eyes. He had no choice but to squat down. Only then did his condition slightly improve, but big drops of sweat were still rolling down his forehead.
Shen Shiyun frowned. "Hey, Prince Regent, what's wrong with you?" She was afraid that Dorgon was deliberately pretending to be a ghost, so she didn't dare to go near him to check. At the same time, she was secretly hoping that he really fell into some unknown trap. In that case, there would be no one to compete with him in this favorable situation.
Dorgon also thought it was Shen Shiyun's doing. "Noble Consort Yun," he said, "What … what did you do?" Shen Shiyun didn't wait for an explanation, suddenly her body also went limp and she fell to the ground. She barely managed to lean on the corner of the table to support her body. Her lips were pale, cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
Shunzhi looked at the two people's sudden symptoms, followed by his own heart palpitations. His legs went limp and he couldn't support himself. He fell on his back, the sky and earth in front of him were spinning, and he just happened to fall into the high chair that was originally placed behind him. He leaned his head back and leaned slightly against the back of the chair. His face was both miserable and somewhat relieved. "Zhen doesn't know what you are doing," he said softly. "But since … you were both poisoned at the same time, perhaps you are reaping the consequences of your own actions, aren't you? Forget it, today you will go to the Western Paradise together, it's also a pleasure. "
Dorgon saw that Shunzhi was also poisoned, so he dispelled his suspicion toward him. But he was still very unwilling to unknowingly fall into someone else's trap. Especially just now, if he had made his move, perhaps he could have killed Shunzhi. He considered himself to be very cautious in all aspects. Even though he was using harsh words to threaten Shunzhi, he still kept his eyes and ears open all the time. There was no way he would be unaware that someone was playing tricks outside the window. That person was obviously inside the hall, but he didn't know which corner he was hiding in.
His eyes strenuously looked around. Suddenly he saw the Xuan Shuang was still standing ramrod straight, only the side of his face was facing the crowd. His expression didn't show the least bit of abnormality. His arms were crossed, and he had the arrogant posture of a victor. Suddenly it dawned on him. "You …" he hissed, "Lord Baylor Ling … it's you?" Just now he was bickering with him. Now it seemed that he was trying to divert his attention, waiting for an opportunity to poison him.
The Xuan Shuang slowly turned around. He didn't deny it either. His smile was like a spring breeze, but it gave people an awe-inspiring coldness. He smiled and said, "I've been working with you for a long time. I've been influenced by what I've seen and heard, and I've also learned a little bit of your methods. Don't blame me for 'stealing your skills' without permission. Between allies, there is only a relationship of using each other. Once the benefits are exhausted, betrayal can happen at any time. Didn't you say this yourself, Grand Imperial Uncle? Oh? "
Dorgon was so ashamed that he wished he could kill himself by running into the Xuan Shuang's hands. Although he had always thought highly of this child, he had only measured him from the perspective of an equal opponent. He had never thought that he would be one step behind. "When did you make your move?" he asked. The Xuan Shuang smiled and said, "To be honest, I didn't do anything." Dorgon angrily said, "No … that's impossible … then why are you the only one who wasn't poisoned?"
The Xuan Shuang sighed. He put his hand on his forehead and said, "To be exact, when I was negotiating with you, I didn't do anything. Didn't the Noble Consort Yun ask someone to take me to change my clothes? Therefore, I took advantage of this opportunity to sprinkle the Devil Cult's secret 'Incense of Peace' on my clothes. This kind of incense is colorless and odorless. It can make people unconsciously fall for it. By the time that person regains consciousness, the poison is already very deep. At the beginning of the attack, one's limbs will feel sore and weak. In addition, there will also be a slight abdominal pain. Cough … Wangye, just now you were too emotional. You also yelled at me, so your breathing became more intense. I'm afraid you inhaled even more of the incense. Therefore, right now you are the most poisoned. That abdominal pain will also be particularly intense. Ay, later on the poison will invade your internal organs, and the pain will also become more intense. At a certain stage, it will suddenly stop. At the same time, the strength in your limbs and bones will be completely exhausted. You will feel that your body is as soft as a piece of lifeless white paper. In a state of complete exhaustion, you will die. That's why it is called 'Incense of Peace'. "
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