Chapter 80: The Tyrannical King Zhou's Debauchery and Huang Feihu Becomes a National Hero

  Huang Shiren and Wen Zhong were overjoyed to enter the court, but suddenly heard that Ji Zhou Hou Su Hu had offended King Zhou of Shang, how could they not be shocked.

  For Wen Zhong, Su Hu was a high-ranking official in charge of a region, who was loyal to the great merchants and had a good grasp of things. If he were to be treated this way, it would not be good for either the country or the people. For Huang Shiren, Daji was his heart's desire, and Su Hu was Daji's father, which made him his own father-in-law. How could he not help when his father-in-law had troubles?

  Two men pulled Bi Gan and hastily asked him questions.

  "Taishi, you've been away from court for a long time. You don't know that the imperial court is no longer what it used to be." Bijian let out a sigh and told him everything in detail.

  This emperor, since returning from the Temple of the Queen of Heaven, was possessed by a dark spirit and had a lustful seed buried in his body. Compared to before, he seemed like a different person. He no longer cared about state affairs, but only thought about indulging in pleasure every day. A group of civil and military officials went to advise him, but he refused to listen.

  He was bored, and then ordered people to go to various places to select beauties to enter the palace for his entertainment. Prime Minister Shang Yang and other civil and military officials were all wise men, how could they agree? After a thorough argument, it temporarily stopped the matter.

  Who would have thought that Emperor Wu's plan didn't work, and he came up with another one: You bunch of civil and military officials wouldn't find beauties for me, fine, I'll let others do it!

  In the imperial court, there are wise men and also petty ones. Fei Zhong and You Hun were such individuals. Originally minor officials, they excelled at flattery and won the favor of King Zhou, who entrusted them with this matter. They dared not act openly, but secretly searched for beautiful women to smuggle into the palace, greatly pleasing King Zhou, who increasingly relied on them, eventually entrusting all important court matters to these two men, causing the imperial court to become mired in darkness and chaos, with Wen Zhong absent from court and the civil and military officials also helpless.

  The eight hundred vassals under heaven also knew that these two were the red men in front of King Zhou, and they could not help but offer bribes to those who had to be bribed, and flatter those who had to be flattered. As the saying goes: Before going to court with the Son of Heaven, one must first pay respects to the prime minister.

  The seventy-two vassals of the North Sea were in great chaos and had been pacified, and when the news reached the imperial court, even King Zhou, who was indulgent and tyrannical, was delighted to hear such good news. He issued an edict ordering Wen Zhong to hurry back and listen to the fresh news himself. However, Wen Zhong had just pacified the North Sea and there were many things to be dealt with, so he could not leave for a short time.

  King Zhou couldn't wait any longer, so Fei Zhong and You Hun came up with a plan to let Su Hu, the Marquis of Ji Zhou who was involved in this matter, enter the court first to report back and satisfy King Zhou's curiosity.

  King Zhou highly appreciated this idea and issued an edict summoning Su Hu to come to the capital. Su Hu naturally rushed there overnight.

  Su Hu took this guy, with a personality like wildfire, straightforward and upright. From the perspective of Fei Zhong and You Hun, we supported you and gave you such a great opportunity, so you should at least show some gratitude! But Su Hu was good, when he arrived in Chao Ge, he completely ignored Fei Zhong and You Hun, not to mention showing any courtesy, they didn't even see his shadow.

  Fei Zhongyou was enraged and vowed to take revenge.

  Su Hu entered the court and told King Zhou all about the suppression of the rebellion in Beihai, exaggerating especially the bravery of Huang Shiren. King Zhou was overjoyed and rewarded Su Hu generously.

  King Zhou listened to Su Hu's words and sent him away. Then, two lowly people, Fei Zhong and You Hun, began to flatter and deceive. They told King Zhou that Su Hu had a daughter named Daji, who was so beautiful that she could overthrow cities and states, the number one beauty in the world. Why not summon her into the palace to serve Your Majesty?

  King Zhou's spirit lifted upon hearing this. Good heavens, the number one beauty in the land, how could she be given to someone else cheaply! He immediately summoned Su Hu into court and said with good intentions: "I've heard that you have a daughter who is virtuous and wise, living a life of ease and comfort. I am currently selecting imperial consorts, why not bring her in? As a relative of the imperial family, you can also enjoy wealth and glory?"

  What kind of person is Su Hu, first, Diaochan is his treasure, second, King Zhou is the ruler of a country, not thinking about governing the country, but instead thinking about these things, also angry, directly refuting.

  "In the great palace, there are thousands of concubines and consorts; they are all beautiful and charming, what more could be needed to delight the king's eyes and ears? But instead, you listen to the flattery of those around you and fall into unrighteousness. My daughter is weak and untalented, she has never been familiar with etiquette, her virtues and appearance are not worth considering; I beg Your Majesty to pay attention to the foundation of the country, to execute this small person who has brought false accusations, so that future generations will know that Your Majesty has a just heart, cultivates your character, accepts remonstrance and listens to advice, is not a ruler who indulges in lust, would it not be wonderful?"

  You have already enjoyed the blessings of heaven, and my daughter is just a simple country girl who cannot serve you. You should focus on governing the country instead. Besides, this must not be your idea, but rather the slanderous words of those petty people. You should eliminate these petty people, govern the country with peace of mind, and leave a good name for generations to come, isn't that wonderful?

  King Zhou was already a tyrant at this moment, how could he listen to it, but instead felt that Su Hu was unappreciative and became furious.

  Su Hu is not a thrifty lamp, directly and fiercely rebuking Zhou Wang as an unenlightened ruler, this great merchant will sooner or later be ruined by him!

  The angry Wang Er didn't say a word and wanted someone to drag Su Hu down and beat him to death with sticks.

  Two lowly people, Fei Zhong and Yu Hun, came out to plead on their behalf, saying: Your Majesty, Su Hu is your future father-in-law, it's not good to kill him, just let him send his daughter over.

  King Zhou heard this and thought it was reasonable, so he released Su Hu and let him return to Jizhou, hurrying to bring Daji back.

  Su Shi was so angry that he wanted to die, but a group of civil and military officials persuaded him repeatedly. In his great anger, Su Shi wrote four lines of poetry on the wall of the Wu Gate and turned around and left.

  "What kind of poem is this?!" Wen Zhong heard Bi Gan's words and was so angry that he let out a loud, strange cry.

  "Ah, it's just over there!" Bi Gan pointed to a nearby location.

  Wen Zhong and Huang Shi-ren arrived at the wall, looked up at the four sentences on it, read them once, and were so frightened that Wen Zhong's footsteps stumbled, almost falling over.

  On that wall, four sentences flying and dancing: "When the ruler is corrupt, the minister's rule is broken, with defeat of the five constants, Ji Zhou Su Hu, never to pay homage to Shang."

  This is a glaring anti-poem!

  Wen Zhong painfully said: I just used all my efforts to calm down Yuan Futong, but you, great king, are so unreasonable. For the sake of a woman, you forced a loyal minister to rebel! That Su Hu, with his exceptional abilities and 100,000 elite soldiers under his command, is even more powerful than Yuan Futong. If we really engage in battle, it will be another brutal fight!

  Wen Zhong is not afraid of fighting, but what worries him is this great merchant's empire!

  Everyone let out a sigh of disappointment, but Huang Shiren burst into loud laughter.

  "Master Shu, why are you smiling?" Wen Zhong asked in puzzlement.

  Many officials saw Huang Shiren's abnormal behavior and thought he must have done something extraordinary.

  All she saw was this cheap person pointing at the poem on the wall and saying, "Everyone, take a look, Su Hu's handwriting is really good!"

  I'm going to screw your mother! When Shang Rong and Bi Gan heard this, they were so angry that their beards stood on end.

  It was Wen Zhong who asked directly about Huang Shiren's mother.

  It's almost time for battle, and you still have the mind to read?!

  "Hehe, everyone, nothing to worry about, nothing to worry about. This matter is up to me." Huang Shiran shook the feather fan in his hand and chuckled.

  "Alright then, Master Shifu is highly skilled, I hope you will advise the king properly later." Wen Zhong said hastily after witnessing Huang Shiren's tactics.

  Huang Shiren looked at Su Hu's poem and scolded in his heart: Old man, old man, you are too impatient! King Zhou wants your daughter, I want my wife.

  It's indeed her unreasonable, but you also need to come up with a countermeasure, think of a solution! You're good, writing such a rebellious poem in just a few strokes, letting others grasp the handle, and mobilizing troops from all over the world. Can you win? In the end, it's still my poor little heart that suffers!

  Luckily your son-in-law is here, this matter still has a turning point.

  Shang Rong led the way in front of Gao and others, hearing that Huang Shiren was behind. A group of people arrived at the Ninth Temple Hall, where the yellow gate had already beaten the drum and struck the bell.

  "The Grand King summons Xun Wen Zhong and Huang Shi Ren to the Golden Hall!" The little yellow gate loudly reported, and Wen Zhong and Shi Ren entered the grand hall.

  "Hear ye, I, Wen Zhong, pay homage to the great king!" Wen Zhong knelt down on the ground, and behind him, all the civil and military officials also knelt down in unison. Only Huang Shiren stood upright on the imperial court.

  "How dare you! You are in the presence of His Majesty, why don't you kneel?!" Two sharp-faced men stepped out from under the dragon carriage, and they were none other than Fei Zhongyou and his son.

  "Huang Shiren! How dare you! You saw me and didn't kneel?!" King Zhou was also furious.

  Huang Shiren chuckled: "Your Majesty, you are the most noble ruler of the world. However, I am a foreigner and not within your kingdom's borders, so I cannot kowtow to you."

  King Zhou also thought it was reasonable. A person who cultivates the Tao has no monarch and subject, this guy has made achievements, if he doesn't bow, then don't bow. I'll see how capable he is.

  "Huang Shiren, I ask you, where are you from?" King Zhou asked.

  Huang Shiren heard this and knew that King Zhou was clearly looking for trouble. He himself came from Mei Mountain, and Wen Zhong had already told him about it.

  "You want to compete with me in cultivation? Alright, come on!"

  Good old Huang! He fanned himself with a feather fan and said: "I, a humble Taoist, have come from the clouds and waters."

  King Zhou saw what he said was mysterious and asked: "What is cloud water?"

  Your mother's, this set is fake, I relied on it to cheat and eat in my previous life, how can I lose to you!

  Old Huang smiled and said: "The heart is like a white cloud that is always free, the mind is like flowing water that goes wherever it pleases."

  King Zhou was indeed infatuated, but he was also an intelligent and wise ruler at heart. He nodded his head and asked, "The clouds have scattered and the rain has dried up; where will you go now?"

  Huang Shiren burst out laughing and pretended to be elegant: "The clouds disperse and the bright moon is in the sky, the water dries up and the clear pearl appears."

  One remark, and the angry king's expression changed to joy. This Taoist priest is really clever!

  "The way is long! Take a seat!"

  King Zhou ordered, Xiao Huangmen hurriedly moved the chair over, and Huang Shiren also sat down without hesitation, with a big thud.

  King Zhou's heart was delighted, and he said: "I've heard that Huang Daochang is the disciple of Lu Ya, the number one wandering immortal in the world. His Taoist practice is profound, and he has also pacified the rebellion in Beihai, making great contributions to the country! I am overjoyed to see Daochang today. Come, bestow upon Daochang the dark bird national robe, from now on, when attending court, you don't have to bow!"

  Huang Men held up that Xuan Niao Guo Yi, fiery red beyond compare, with pearls and precious stones inlaid on it, shining brightly.

  The Blackbird is the national bird of the great trading nation, and this garment, unwittingly, is a symbol of identity.

  King Zhou was delighted, and he and Huang Shiren, as host and guest, discussed some Taoist issues, views on life and the world. King Zhou expressed his great interest in this, and Huang Shiren emphasized that this was his strong point, and again pointed out: "You want to listen, I'll tell you!"

  Lao Huang was the ancestor of all cheaters in his past life, with a mouth full of glib words that sounded like a fountain of nonsense, flattering and fawning, making King Zhou extremely happy!

  "Daozhang is truly a divine person! He can protect my great business, heaven blesses me! Come, bestow upon Daozhang a handful of floating dust and appoint him as the National Master!" King Zhou spoke with golden words and jade phrases, presenting Huang Shiren with a grand gift.

  Huang Shiren is straightforward, he collects as soon as he arrives!

  "The national teacher, the great merchant is now prosperous and peaceful, the country is at peace, and the rebellion in Beihai has been quelled. I am delighted, but recently, the governor of Jizhou, Suo Hu, does not know how to behave, and instead rebels against the imperial court. What do you think about this matter, national teacher?" The king's words left the entire court in stunned silence.

  Everyone's eyes were fixed on Huang Shiren, and they all furrowed their brows and winked at him, meaning to be careful.

  Huang Shiren burst out laughing, stood up, and shouted at the king and all the officials: "Your Majesty, if you want me to die, I will not refuse! But Su Hu is the one who has committed such a heinous crime, he should be punished with a thousand cuts!"

  Whoa!

  Huang Shiren's words made the civil and military officials in the court furious, if it weren't for being in the grand hall, let alone others, but Wen Zhong himself would have gone up to beat him to death!

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