bookcurios Chapter 316 Tell everything
Chapter 316 Tell everything
Ji Chang stroked Bo Yikao's face tremblingly, feeling the warmth from his palm.
His eyes were full of love and disbelief. He was very sure that his son was not dead. The joy of finding him again almost made him cry.
When Bo Yikao looked up at his white-haired and frail father, he felt an unspeakable sadness in his heart.
He knew that his father's current physical condition was partly due to him. Of course, the main reason was still the supervision of military affairs.
With the help of Jiang Ziya, Ji Chang slowly helped Bo Yikao up. He looked at his son, who was still as gentle as jade and handsome, with mixed feelings in his heart.
He spoke slowly, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice:
"When I was in Chaoge, I learned that my son had died and I was deeply saddened. Now that he has been found again, I am overjoyed."
He paused, his eyes full of doubt and concern:
"But, how come my son suddenly appears here? Who sent you here? What on earth did you experience in Chaoge?"
Bo Yikao sorted out his thoughts. He knew his father's doubts and worries, so he said slowly:
"Don't be sad, father. The child has returned safely."
He paused, as if recalling the past that he couldn't bear to look back on, and continued:
"I wanted to offer a treasure to the king to rescue my father. However, one of the treasures I offered, the white-faced ape, suddenly jumped up and almost hurt the king. Therefore, the king was furious and imprisoned me."
He lowered his head, with a hint of bitterness in his voice:
"After that, the child has been living in the dungeon. The dungeon is dark and damp, and there is only a small amount of food and water every day. The child lives a miserable life."
"Because I am worried about my father's safety, I have always wanted to speak to the king and take the blame for my father. Unfortunately, I am incompetent and have not been able to see the king."
Bo Yikao raised his head, a trace of gratitude flashing in his eyes:
"As for how the child was able to come out of the dungeon, we have to thank one person, the Great Shang State Master Luo Shu. It was he who released the child from the dungeon."
When Ji Chang and Jiang Ziya heard Luo Shu's name, a trace of solemnity flashed in their eyes.
They didn't know why Luo Shu released Bo Yikao and had someone send him here.
Is there some conspiracy behind this? They looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts.
Bo Yikao did not pay attention to the expressions of Ji Chang and Jiang Ziya. He continued to speak:
"I think the Imperial Master is a pretty good person. Not only did he rescue me from the dungeon, he also let me recuperate in his mansion for a few days."
"After that, they arranged for someone to send the child to find his father."
Ji Chang and Jiang Ziya listened quietly to Bo Yikao's story, their hearts filled with complicated emotions.
They were relieved about Bo Yikao's safe return, but also confused and uneasy about Luo Shu's actions.
After all, Bo Yikao didn't know what Luo Shu did, but they knew it very well.
Today, the cause of conquering Shang has been repeatedly frustrated, and the main factor is the obstruction of Luoshu.
Otherwise, with the help of the Chan sect, the army would not have to stay at Sishui Pass for several days.
Ji Chang pondered for a moment, looked at Bo Yikao with gentle eyes, and said slowly:
"Yikao, you don't know something. Luoshu seems kind on the surface, but he is actually very scheming. He let you out and sent you here for a purpose. Don't trust him easily."
After hearing this, Bo Yikao was shocked. He knew that the purpose of Imperial Master Luo Shu letting him come back was to ask him to persuade his father to surrender.
However, when he did not see his father Ji Chang, Bo Yikao really wanted to persuade his father to surrender. After all, war would make people displaced and homeless.
If they surrendered to the Shang Dynasty, perhaps more wars could be avoided and more people could be saved from the suffering of displacement.
However, when Bo Yikao met his father Ji Chang, his thoughts were shaken. His father Ji Chang worked diligently and spared no effort to conquer the Shang Dynasty.
Bo Yikao suddenly realized that how could he persuade him to give up? After all, this was his father's ambitious plan to conquer Shang!
He looked at his father Ji Chang's slightly tired but still determined face, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.
Bo Yikao looked up at his father, with a hint of hesitation and struggle in his eyes. He knew that he could not go against filial piety and persuade his father to surrender.
So, he slowly told him the purpose why Luo Shu asked him to come back.
"Father, I know the reason why Luo Shu let me back. He wanted me to persuade you to surrender, saying that as long as you are willing to surrender, he will ask the king to forgive you... Therefore..."
Bo Yikao told Ji Chang everything Luoshu had said to him, word for word.
After hearing this, Ji Chang's face turned pale and his eyes flashed with anger and disdain.
"My son did very well."
Ji Chang said in a deep voice, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice, obviously extremely angry at Luo Shu's behavior, "This Luo Shu actually misled my son, he is really not a human being!"
"Your Majesty is right." Jiang Ziya on the side echoed.
Then, he turned to look at Bo Yikao and continued:
"My Lord, you don't know that Luo Shu and his disciples killed several generals of my Great Zhou and prevented my army from marching."
"This man actually wants the eldest son to persuade the king to surrender. It can be seen that he is very scheming, his methods are vicious, and his mind is deep. He is definitely not a good person."
"Besides, what Luo Shu said is most likely not true. If the king really surrenders, King Di Xin of Shang will never let the Ji clan go."
"Rather than letting others slaughter us, it is better to give it a try. Don't worry, my lord. With the help of our Chan Sect, the attack on Shang will surely succeed. By then, the Shang will be destroyed, and the world will belong to the Zhou."
Jiang Ziya's words were full of resentment and dissatisfaction towards Luoshu, as well as his longing for the future.
After hearing this, Bo Yikao's eyes flashed with shock. He didn't expect that Luo Shu, who seemed to be gentle and kind, would have such a scene.
Moreover, he was also attracted by the grand blueprint described by Jiang Ziya. If the world belonged to the Great Zhou, then wouldn't he have the hope of becoming the one in power?
This thought flashed through Bo Yikao's mind, but it ignited his ambition like a spark.
"Don't worry, father. Now that I'm back, I won't fall into his trap."
Bo Yikao made up his mind and said confidently, "I will definitely support my father in conquering Shang and seek the well-being of the people of the world."
After hearing this, Ji Chang's eyes flashed with relief and appreciation.
He knew that his son had grown into a responsible and wise man. He held Bo Yikao's hand tightly and said earnestly:
"Yikao, I am relieved to hear your words. My health is not good now, so I will leave the military affairs to you. You must learn well from the Prime Minister."
Bo Yikao was delighted when he heard this. He knew that in his father's heart, his position was still unshakable. He said solemnly:
"Don't worry, father. I will definitely study hard under the Prime Minister and strive to become the backbone of the Great Zhou Dynasty as soon as possible."