The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 145: Angry Kidneys

Xia Mo Ning was unhappy: "Sister, this is not fair. I don't want to worry about it either! If you want to have some free time, you can't sacrifice me, right?"

Xia Mochu smiled and said, "I have something important to do. You'll know when the time comes. And you can rest assured. When you succeed to the throne, I'll help you!"

Xia Mo Ning looked reluctant, but there was nothing she could do.

Xia Mochu comforted Xia Mo Ning and asked Qin Zheng, "Will Xia Bitu try to persuade Xia Jinzhong to give up this plan?"

Qin Zheng said, "Letting the Prime Minister's Mansion go is the condition."

Xia Mochu nodded: "What if Xia Jinzhong insists on doing this?"

Qin Zheng said, "We don't need to take action. The lineage of the late Emperor Beichen will also take action against Xia Jinzhong and the Fuzhen Sect to protect Sun Tiezhu. At that time, I will only need to help them secretly!"

Xia Mochu looked at Qin Zheng and felt convinced.

It seems that nothing can stump him.

"Mo Ning, what do you think?" Xia Mochu asked Xia Mo Ning.

Xia Mo Ning seemed to be on a roll today, and said, "We were very passive before and didn't dare to do anything, but now we have the Sky Thunder Cannon.

The civil and military officials witnessed the power of the Sky Thunder Cannon, and the Four Realm Kings also learned of it. Soon, even Beichen would get the news. Intimidated by the Sky Thunder Cannon, the Four Realm Kings dared not act rashly for the time being, and Beichen also did not dare to raise troops just yet. This gave us time to prepare!

Xia Mochu was surprised, my sister is so capable!

He continued to ask, "What else?"

Xia Mo Ning said: “Xia Bitu’s trump cards, at present, appear to be his own disciples’ forces, the Fu Zhen Sect, the Four Realms Army, and Beichen.

This time, Xia Bitu's disciple Qu Zhengzhuo impeached the Four Realms King. While the relationship between Xia Bitu and the Four Realms King won't be completely severed, it will definitely cause a rift. This trump card has greatly reduced its power.

Xia Bitu also dealt with his own disciples this time. His disciples would inevitably feel insecure, and his trump card was also in jeopardy.

Beichen must be afraid of the Tianlei Cannon. As long as he doesn't dare to send troops, this card will be of no use for the time being.

That's why Xia Bituo compromised. Because even if he didn't compromise, he wouldn't have achieved anything great! "

After saying that, she looked at Qin Zheng proudly and said, "Master, what do you think of my reasoning?" Qin Zheng was surprised and said, "Princess, you are very wise!"

Xia Mo Ning was very proud and held his head high.

Xia Mochu showed a relieved smile at this moment, with a lot of emotions in his heart. His sister was growing up rapidly, and the day when she ascended the throne was not far away.

He smiled and said, "Lord Qin, are you sure Xia Bitu will stop Xia Jinzhong from doing this?"

Qin Zheng nodded: "But, because of this, Xia Jinzhong will assassinate Sun Tiezhu. Although he won't do it personally!"

Xia Mochu laughed and said, "He'll use Beichen's spies? This is the best outcome. Sun Tiezhu is with you, and he's your sworn brother, so he's safe, isn't he? But, I never expected you to be tricked by the old lady."

Qin Zheng's old face flushed: "I'm so ashamed."

"Hehehe..." Xia Mochu couldn't help laughing: "I didn't expect that Lord Qin would be fooled!"

Qin Zheng's old face turned even redder.

He stood up and said, "It's too late. Your Majesty should rest. I'll take my leave!"

Xia Mo Ning quickly said, "Sister, I'm going back with my master."

Xia Mo Ning was in a good mood: "Go!"

……

Prime Minister's House.

"Jinzhong, come to my study." Xia Bitu spoke at this moment.

study.

Xia Bitu told Xia Jinzhong everything that had happened without hiding anything.

Xia Jinzhong's face turned pale. It turned out that the loud noise was from the Tianlei Cannon?

Moreover, my adoptive father actually betrayed his own students and the Four Realms King’s people?

How could my godfather do this unless it was absolutely necessary?

Is the adoptive father trying to protect him and restore chastity?

thump!

Xia Jinzhong knelt down and kowtowed: "Foster father, Jinzhong deserves to die!"

Xia Bitu looked at Xia Jinzhong and asked, "What do you want to do next?"

Xia Jinzhong hesitated for a moment and said, "Killing Sun Tiezhu would not only frame Qin Zheng, but also potentially provoke a war between Beichen and Daqian. The Fuzhen Sect could seize the opportunity to act."

Xia Jinzhong sighed in his heart, as expected!

"This plan is useless!" said Xia Bitu.

Xia Jinzhong was startled: "Why?"

Xia Bitu patiently said, "Because Qin Zheng knows!"

"He, knows?" Xia Jinzhong was shocked.

I remembered Qin Zheng’s terrifying reasoning.

Xia Bitu looked at Xia Jinzhong with burning eyes and asked, "What would you do if your adoptive father didn't have a relationship with Beichen?"

Xia Jinzhong's old face turned red. His plan was indeed relying on his adoptive father, not himself.

Beichen is currently in civil strife, and Beichen may not necessarily go to war with Daqian over a useless hostage, unless my adoptive father mediates!

But he knew that his adoptive father was not mocking him by asking this question.

"I would do the same!" said Xia Jinzhong.

Xia Bitu asked again: "Does Daqian have a Sky Thunder Cannon? Does Beichen dare to start a war?"

Xia Jinzhong said: "Even if Beichen doesn't necessarily go to war with Daqian, the death of the hostage will leave a root of trouble for Qin Zheng and Daqian."

Xia Bitu didn't say anything, but sighed in his heart. This adopted son was only capable of this much, so one shouldn't expect too much from him!

Xia Jinzhong knelt there, feeling uneasy when he saw his adoptive father remained silent for a long time.

Could it be that my godfather doesn’t like my plan?

In fact, he had another plan, but gave it up because of his adoptive father's question: "What would you do if you didn't have a friendship with Beichen?"

Because he knew that his adoptive father had done so much for him.

He didn't want to embarrass his adoptive father anymore.

Xia Bitu was silent for a moment, then said, "You hope that your adoptive father will come forward and have Beichen's agents assassinate Proton, right?"

Xia Jinzhong's face changed. As expected, he could not hide anything from his adoptive father.

He quickly admitted the truth: "Yes. But Jin Zhong didn't want to embarrass his adoptive father!"

Xia Bitu looked at Xia Jinzhong. He knew very well that this adopted son still harbored hatred for his mother's murder, and would kill him as his adoptive father as soon as the time was right.

Because his adoptive father had taken care of and nurtured him meticulously over the years, and because he could still help him, the adopted son's words at this moment were sincere.

Xia Bitu sighed in his heart. He knew that raising a tiger would bring disaster, but who made him still obsessed with Qin Xin?

Even though he is extremely wise, he cannot let go of matters of the heart.

"Do you understand Qin Zheng's temperament?" Xia Bitu asked.

Xia Jinzhong was stunned: "What does godfather mean?"

Xia Bitu said, "Qin Zheng's greatest strength is his loyalty. He might not mind if you attack him, but if you attack someone he cares about, he will show no mercy. Besides, Sun Tiezhu is his sworn brother!"

Xia Jinzhong's face changed.

He knew that Qin Zheng didn't take him seriously. If he wanted to kill him, he could do so at any time!

Xia Bitu continued, "It's not that Qin Zheng doesn't want to kill you, nor is it that he can't kill you. It's not because I'm your adoptive father. It's because he knows very well that his only enemy is me. Do you understand?"

Xia Jinzhong blushed and said, "Please tell me clearly, godfather!"

Xia Bitu was no longer in the mood to despise his adopted son, because he had become accustomed to it and numb to it.

Xia Bituo taught: "A drop of water wears away a stone; an iron pestle becomes a needle. A simple life with a clear mind, a tranquil mind with a long-term goal! Do you understand?"

Xia Jinzhong was silent, thinking, with his brows furrowed.

He knew that his adoptive father wanted him to calm down and concentrate.

But now he is also very focused, focusing on dealing with Qin Zheng!

Why does my godfather say this?

Looking at Xia Jinzhong's conflicted look.

Xia Bitu sighed again in his heart. How could he fight Qin Zheng with such intelligence?

Still wanting to restore the country is simply wishful thinking!

However, for Qin Xin's sake, he could only hold his temper again and remind her:

"Qin Zheng now has only one goal: to protect the Empress. Therefore, everything he does is centered around the Empress. That's why he knows what to do and what not to do. Once a person is focused, they can see through many things."

Xia Jinzhong asked without hesitation: "Foster father, I am also very loyal, but there are still many things I don't see clearly."

Xia Bitu gave up his good intention of letting Xia Jinzhong understand it on his own.

Rotten wood really cannot be carved!

He said directly: "Jinzhong, you were wrong from the beginning. Your original target was the empress, and when that failed, you set your sights on assassinating the princess. Now that Qin Zheng has appeared, your target is on Qin Zheng again.

Your goal is to restore the country, not to target a specific person. It's not the empress, nor the princess, nor Qin Zheng, do you understand? How can you succeed if you keep changing your mind so often?

Although Xia Jinzhong understood, he said, "Father, if I don't get rid of them, how can I restore my country? They are a stumbling block."

Xia Bitu: “…”

I was almost mad and extremely disappointed!

He thought that since he had explained it so clearly, Xia Jinzhong would understand.

Xia Bitu didn't want to continue this topic.

He still has to keep his life to do great things, he can't be angered to death.

"Go prepare more invitations!" Xia Bitu said, rubbing his lower back with his hands, he was so angry that his kidneys hurt!

Xia Jinzhong was startled: "Godfather, why are you preparing invitations?"

Xia Bitu said, "Qin Zheng is holding a New Year's banquet. I'll copy the invitation for him!"

"Ah?" Xia Jinzhong was shocked, and then furious: "Foster father, you are the prime minister of the dynasty, and he actually treats you like a servant?"

"I owe him!" Xia Bitu waved his hand: "Go and get ready!"

Too lazy to explain.

Even if I explained it, Xia Jinzhong wouldn't understand.

Because this adopted son will never reach the level of him and Qin Zheng!