: After closing the country, New Korea carried out a bloody suppression of the Taichu Imperial Court and Galaxy Sect spies lurking in Yuzhou. The intelligence network operated by Seven Kills Camp for decades suffered a fatal blow, but people outside Yuzhou did not notice it..

Gu Xifeng was already in a mess, not because of the closed-door training of the New Han Dynasty, but because Taichu and Dongxia had completely lost all face and officially declared war..

The cause of this incident is very simple. The envoy of the Absolute Beginning was killed..

Li Boqian was very keen on sending emissaries to Dongxia to point fingers. Even when the relationship was tense, he would not stop. Bai Xuanhui, King of Dongxia, had always tolerated this. At most, he would drive the emissaries out of the palace..

However, before the Absolute Beginning Emissary could say anything, Bai Xuanhui pulled the Absolute Beginning Emissary down and beheaded him. He hung the severed head outside the Imperial City..

Even if the two armies fought, they should not kill the envoy. In this way, Li Boqian, the Emperor of Taichu, was completely enraged. With the help of the imperial concubine, Li Boqian immediately summoned all officials to attend court for discussion..

Something big must have happened when the court meeting was held so suddenly. All the officials rushed to the main hall of Taichu Palace with solemn faces..

When the officials arrived, Li Boqian came to the hall with a gloomy expression and sat on the throne. When the officials saw the emperor's expression, they were even more convinced of their guess. Everyone had a serious expression and was nervous. They waited anxiously for the emperor's next announcement..

" Go to court!" A eunuch shouted loudly. All officials knelt down and shouted long live..

Li Boqian's face was still cold, and he said,"Everyone loves you.".

"The officers stood up and waited quietly..

Li Boqian said angrily," I just received news that the emissary I sent to Dongxia was killed by King Dongxia and his head was hung outside the palace. This is a naked provocation. Tell me, dear ministers, what should I do at Absolute Beginning?" For a while, no one came forward to answer. They were all watching. If they were careless, they might be doomed..

A figure at the forefront of the civil servant team stood up. This person was the current Prime Minister of Taichu Xu Guanzhi.

Xu Guanzhi was Li Boqian's first trusted subordinate. He had also contributed a lot to the alliance with Qinghe. When he stood up, everyone's eyes were focused on him because everyone knew that Prime Minister Xu was going to say what His Majesty wanted to hear..

Xu Guanzhi held the tablet and bowed before saying," Your Majesty, I think Dongxia's move is too much. Now that we are strong, we don't have to worry about the threat of the new Han Dynasty. It is a good time to send troops to attack Dongxia!" Li Boqian's expression improved. Anyone with a discerning eye knew that Xu Guanzhi's words must be the Emperor's intention. All the officials immediately responded. Most of them expressed their support for attacking Dongxia southward..

There are very few people who did not speak, and only one who spoke against it, that is, Fang Xizhi, Shaoqing of Taichang Temple..

Fang Xizhi was Liu Zhiyong's disciple in those years, but Liu Zhiyong did not stand up when he was forced to retire to his hometown. Instead, he joined Xu Guanzhi, which kept his official position. He was not dismissed or even imprisoned like other disciples of the old prime minister..

This move also made many of his fellow disciples feel ashamed. There were not a few who abused him in the street, but he laughed it off..

No one knows that Liu Zhiyong once had a long talk with Fang Xizhi..

That night, Liu Zhiyong called Fang Xizhi to his residence. The doors and windows of the study were closed. There were only these two people in the room..

The old prime minister's book, even on the ground there are scattered books, Liu Zhiyong a serious face to Fang Xizhi said: "Xizhi, you are the most upright and loyal of many of my disciples, but also the most trusted person of my old man.".

"There is nothing to say, waiting for the old minister.".

Liu Zhiyong paused and said,"I will be dismissed or sentenced to death by Your Majesty soon.".

"Don't get excited, listen to me..

"Liu Zhiyong saw that Fang Xizhi was a little excited to speak, and he stopped speaking..

"After I am no longer in court, His Majesty will act even more recklessly. Xizhi, I hope that you will immediately join His Majesty's henchmen after I lose power..

The old minister continued..

Fang Xizhi seized the opportunity to quickly and solemnly open his mouth and said,"Xizhi will always be a disciple of the teacher, never be a follower of power.".

Liu Zhiyong's eyes were somewhat unable to bear to say,"Xi Zhi, this old man may be difficult for you, but someone has to do this, and you are the best candidate.".

Fang Xizhi noticed that the old prime minister seemed to have another purpose, so he stopped talking and continued to listen..

Liu Zhiyong saw Fang Xizhi quiet down and continued,"After I leave, those officials related to me will definitely be purged. Outsiders will see that you are seeking refuge with His Majesty's trusted followers at this time in order to protect yourself. It is easier for others to accept you.".

" If they ask you to throw stones at them, you have to grit your teeth and do it. Even if you want to collude with them, you have to do it. In short, you have to protect your official position at all costs! Can you sit there?" Fang Xizhi did not speak for a long time. The old Prime Minister's request was contrary to his original intention, and he naturally knew that the old Prime Minister must have a deep meaning..

Liu Zhiyong looked at Fang Xizhi solemnly, waiting for his answer..

He said,"The Lord's Word is true.".

Liu Zhiyong nodded with satisfaction and continued: "You don't have to do anything after this time, as long as you are still an official, but remember, you must keep your official position.".

The old prime minister's eyes gradually became a little sad and he said,"If one day you think that His Majesty's decision will destroy the Absolute Beginning, I hope that you will stand up and dissuade His Majesty at all costs.".

"Fang Xizhi finally understood the old prime minister's intention at this moment. The old prime minister wanted to reserve the last bit of right to speak up at the most dangerous time in the Absolute Beginning! Both of them knew what the price of speaking up was, but neither of them said it. Fang Xizhi would die! This was a death remonstrance that might not succeed. It was the last backbone of a scholar in troubled times!" Fang Xizhi's body trembled slightly, and his heart was struggling. This would be a difficult road of no return. Liu Zhiyong stepped forward and grabbed his arm tightly..

Fang Xizhi felt the old prime minister's encouragement and gradually calmed down and said firmly," Teacher, I will not fail my mission!" In recent years, although Fang Xizhi had joined Xu Guanzhi, he had not been promoted by His Majesty because he was the old prime minister's disciple. His official position had not been promoted, nor did he hold an important position. He was only Ren Shaoqing, who was in charge of the etiquette of the ancestral temple. It was a position that was irrelevant to the imperial court..

Today, when all the officials were echoing Xu Guanzhi's words of sending troops to Dongxia, Fang Xizhi clenched his fists tightly and his face was solemn. He knew that the time had come for his teacher to say that year!.

Fang Xizhi seemed to hear the old voice that he was familiar with." Xizhi, it's now!" Fang Xizhi made up his mind. He held the board in his hand tightly, knelt down and said loudly," Your Majesty, I don't think we should go to war with Dongxia!" Fang Xizhi's words were so harsh among the many voices of approval. As soon as he said these words, the eyes of the whole hall focused on this unknown official..

Taichu Emperor Li Boqian was also attracted by the voice. He looked at Fang Xizhi and said unhappily,"Fang Aiqing, tell me why we can't fight Dongxia.

Fang Xizhi had nothing to be afraid of at this moment. He continued," It's not a day or two since His Majesty sent emissaries to Dongxia. There has been peace for so many years. Only this time, Dongxia Dynasty directly killed him to anger His Majesty and our Taichu Dynasty!""Dongxia is nothing to worry about. In the face of absolute strength, all schemes are useless. Moreover, there is Marshal Lin Chuhe in Absolute Beginning. How can we fall into the enemy's trap so easily? My dear minister, you are worrying too much..

"The Lord's servants heard His Majesty's words and spoke in agreement..

"Fang Xizhi, how can a mere Taichang Temple Shaoqing know about important matters in the court? Don't talk nonsense here..

"Your Majesty is right. Now that our Taichu Dynasty is strong, it is a good time to send troops to fight and restore the old mountains and rivers! Marshal Lin Chuhe is a god of war. How could he fall into the enemy's trap? How dare a pedantic scholar speak of war?" Li Boqian smiled when he saw this scene..

However, the voice that ruined the scenery sounded again." Your Majesty, I think there's something fishy about the war between New Han and Xiyao. If Absolute Beginning and Dongxia start a war, New Han will launch a large-scale attack while our dynasty is empty. The consequences will be unimaginable!" Li Boqian's smile stopped abruptly. He frowned again and stared at Fang Xizhi with disgust."The new King of Han has already accepted my title. The relationship between the two Koreas is close now. How can the new Korea attack Taichu wantonly? Even if the new Korea really harbors evil intentions, our western border has 200,000 Taichu Armored Warriors and 100,000 Qinghe elites. How can they be easily broken by the new Korea?.

" Even if we take a step back, my 300,000 troops really can't stop the Xin Han people. I can also mobilize the Galaxy Sect to send elite soldiers to stop them. What's there to fear in the Absolute Beginning?" Li Boqian's words were very logical in analyzing the situation on the western front. Fang Xizhi was speechless. Li Boqian stared at Fang Xizhi with sharp eyes as if he wanted to eat him alive. If an ordinary minister was stared at by a king like this, he would definitely tremble in fear and would not dare to speak again..

However, how could Fang Xizhi have the same thoughts at this moment? Fang Xizhi once again said in a decisive tone," Your Majesty, if you are not from our race, your heart will definitely be different! The alliance between Qinghe and our Absolute Beginning is definitely not as simple as it looks. If Qinghe betrays us during the war, my Absolute Beginning will be in danger!" Li Boqian's face flushed red from Fang Xizhi's words. He was about to berate Fang Xizhi, but Fang Xizhi interrupted him loudly," Your Majesty, that Qinghe woman is a disaster for Absolute Beginning! I hope Your Majesty can see clearly Chu Qinghe's wild ambition as soon as possible!" Li Boqian flew into a rage and said," Fang Xizhi! You're courting death! First, you disturbed my Taichu morale, and then you slandered Xin Han, who has a good relationship with Taichu. The most hateful thing is that you dared to drive a wedge between Taichu and Qing He and slander my imperial concubine!" Two of the guards immediately stepped forward and restrained Fang Xizhi with both hands. Fang Xizhi did not resist. He was a Confucian scholar who had no strength to bind chickens. He did not have the strength to resist..

Two Yu Lin soldiers took him away. On the way, Fang Xizhi shouted again," Your Majesty! Open your eyes and see which of you is really for Absolute Beginning? Old Prime Minister Liu Zhiyong dedicated his life to Absolute Beginning, but how can he live…" Before he could finish his sentence, he was stopped by Yu Lin soldiers. No matter how hard he tried, he could not speak anymore..

Seeing Fang Xizhi's tragic end, no one dared to stand up against the war against Dongxia. Li Boqian successfully declared war on Dongxia..

His Majesty ordered the execution of Fang Xizhi's nine families. Dali Temple naturally had the responsibility to arrest everyone in Fang Xizhi's nine families. However, what surprised them was that those people disappeared from the world and could not be found..

When the old Prime Minister Liu Zhiyong handed this matter to Fang Xizhi, he had already predicted the current situation. Before he was forced to retire, he contacted the Galaxy Sect and entrusted Fang Xizhi's family safety to the Galaxy Sect..

A few years after the death of the old Prime Minister, Galaxy Sect secretly moved all of Fang Xizhi's relatives and friends to a place controlled by Galaxy Sect..

Needless to say, the Supreme Court couldn't find these people. Even if they knew that Fang Xizhi's family and friends were protected by the Galaxy Sect, they couldn't do anything about it..

Fang Xizhi knows this very well. Only when there is no concern can he die calmly..

Fang Xizhi's execution was carried out on the busiest street in Kaiyuan City. After the execution platform was set up, countless people were watching the excitement..

Before the execution, officials of Dali Temple read Fang Xizhi's crimes. After reading the crimes, the common people discussed it in succession. Most of them said that this official was stupid and stupid. He took his own life to stop something that could not be stopped..

Even some children under the influence of adults began to laugh and point at Fang Xi and call him a fool..

This was exactly what the Taichu Emperor wanted..

At the beginning of the execution, the executioner first twisted a piece of meat the size of a copper coin from Fang Xizhi's chest. Fang Xizhi suffered pain, but he gritted his teeth and insisted without shouting..

The crowd below the stage began to cheer, their faces full of gloating..

Fang Xizhi looked at the people below the stage, his eyes full of sorrow..

He muttered,"Teacher, I failed, but I have no regrets.".

"It's stupid to do what you know you can't do, stupid things are important, and fools like you and me are always needed.".

"The people of the land are looking at each other with eyes full of compassion.".

In the execution process, Fang Xizhi did not say a word. Finally, when he received the 123rd knife, his weak body finally could not bear it..

Fang Xizhi died in the midst of the cheers of the common people..

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