Chapter 2 second quarter

In July of the third year of Emperor Yincheng, at the end of summer. Imperial Capital, Apocalypse City. The night is already very deep.Looking down from the Taiqing Pavilion rising from the clouds, the city is like a giant lying on its back, sleeping in the darkness of night, and there are faint lights in the streets and alleys in the distance.The night wind was cool, and the man in armor was overlooking from the pavilion, and the wind pulled his red cloak and slowly fluttered it. The sound of footsteps came from the bottom up, and the man in the broad robe climbed up the stairs, bowing behind the armored man in salute.

"They said that in his last days, Bai Yin liked to look out from here, to see his own city." The man in armor said casually. "It is said to be the highest place in Tianqi City. It is said to be the Taiqing Pavilion, but it actually looks like a pagoda." The man in the toga also answered casually. "It's so quiet." "How can it be quiet?" The man in the toga smiled, his smile was gentle, but with a mockery without consideration, "This is the apocalypse, the center of power in the world, and there is thunder rolling in the silent place. It's head is asleep Lion, wake up, still want to eat people."

"Come late at night, what's the matter?" The man in armor chatted with him carelessly. "It's not a big deal, so I don't dare to disturb the prince when he's in a trance. Xie Xuan knows this rule. Liguo cable reported that the situation in Jiuyuan is imminent. I think the Marquis of Moli County is going to call himself Ligong." The man in armor turned around, his gaze was cold, and his pupils were dark brown and extremely bright, like burning coals: "My nephew is ready to serve the emperor and bring my people who have left the country to the imperial capital to serve the king. Then kill his uncle and dedicate his head to the emperor?"

"Well. I don't think it's impossible. But the excuse now is that the eldest son is ineffective in governing the country, he is incompetent, and many hungry people in various places starved to death this spring. Therefore, the Marquis of Moli County is going to ask the eldest son to abdicate and return to power. Yu Min." The man in armor smiled coldly: "I'm not dead yet. My son is just the heir of the country. Is there anyone in the world who says the heir is abdicated? Return power to the people or let my lovely nephew be lifted up by the people Enter the palace and become the owner of Jiuyuan City?"

"No way, the petitions from all over the country are indeed like this. What the Marquis of Moli County said is also true, the eldest son is not a talent for governing the country, the prince should have known it long ago." The man in armor shook his head: "I know he is a waste, but he is my son after all, and I don't want to believe that he is such a waste." "If you are in danger, please make a decision early." The man in the toga bowed. "Xie Xuan, what do you think we should do?" "As long as the prince's military flag is planted again on the city of Jiuyuan, I don't think anyone will dare to talk about returning to power or abdicating."

The man in armor didn't answer, but turned around and looked into the distance. After a long time, he asked in a low voice: "Xie Xuan, we have been trapped in the imperial capital, has it been almost six years?" "Yes, there is still one month left, which is six years. Six years ago, Xie Xuan followed the prince to plant the military flag on the head of the imperial capital. Xie Xuan will never forget that scene." "We won the imperial capital and defeated the princes, but we became caged beasts and could not return to our hometown." The man in armor sneered, "I have been a soldier all my life, and this move is so clumsy that it makes people laugh."

"The surprise attack of five thousand thunder cavalry and the great victory in the bloody battle of Suoheshan, no one dares to laugh at such a record that will shine through the future generations. But this move is indeed too hasty. With the current situation, we continue to occupy the imperial capital There is no great benefit. Although the emperor is in our hands, the princes may not have much loyalty to the emperor. The hostage in our hands is of little use. The armies of the kingdoms have separated us from the country, and we can only rely on the apocalypse The capital of the city is self-supporting, and it has become difficult to replenish soldiers recently. The riots of the Marquis of Moli County may not be the result of the instigation and instigation of the princes behind. If the prince does not come to Jiuyuan in person, I am afraid that we will lose our homeland. "The man in the toga bowed again, "Xie Xuan please again, the prince will make a quick decision."

"My nephew, this kid still hates me, right? So he was so easily incited and abetted." "The prince killed his father, your biological brother, he should naturally hate the prince." "But I didn't treat him unfairly by teaching him to raise him. And his father once put a knife on my neck, what choice do I have? Should I take care of my brother and wait for his father to cut it down and kill him?" After killing me, will my nephew feel his uncle's benevolence and cry on the day of my death to comfort my wronged soul?" The man in the broad robe said with a smile: "People like the lord should not complain like this. What the world remembers is that the lord killed his younger brother. They have already forgotten that it was the Marquis of Moli County who drove the lord to death with a knife. On the edge of a cliff. Because the prince won, the world hates the prince, and the present Marquis of Moli County is no exception. This is the prince's overlord's destiny."

"What a fool the world is," said the man in armor coldly. "Yes, Xie Xuan thought so too." The man in the toga replied respectfully. The two smiled at each other, with cold smiles and warm eyes. "Is it a pity to finally give up this city?" The man in the toga waved his finger to the distance, "After all, it is the apocalypse of the city of ten thousand cities. If you compare it to a woman, she is the most beautiful woman in the world. Yun, the beauties are all passing by, if you talk about a rich and noble town, Nanhuai, Wanzhou is no more than that? But we have come, but we have to leave eventually. "

"Yes, it's a pity." The man in armor nodded, "But it's very difficult for a woman to stay by your side for the rest of your life. Besides, I'm a man in armor in this city, not one in silk. People, I know that every inch of the land in this city is filled with the blood of my children who have left the country, so I don’t want to see a piece of blood-soaked land as a woman’s chest and refuse to go.” He suddenly turned around and walked down the steps: "According to your wishes, order the three armies! Report to me when you are ready!" "Decree!" The man in the toga bowed and received the military order.

The man in the toga - Xie Xuan, the left commander of the Li Guo Lei Cavalry Army, took off his toga, threw it on the ground without looking at it, and followed Ying Wuyi's footsteps.Under his toga, he was dressed in silver-colored armor with fish scales, shining coldly under the moonlight. The city is full of men in armor and swords. The handmaid held up the royal robe embroidered with gold.Emperor Dayin, later known as Emperor Yincheng, Bai Hui took the seat with the support of his concubines and put on the imperial robe. This is the east side hall of Taiqing Palace, and the towering Taiqing Pavilion can be seen outside the window.The morning sun was warm and soft, but the atmosphere in the hall was gloomy. Ever since Ying Wuyi became the owner of Tianqi City, the emperor has seldom visited early.Compared with his ancestors in the past, Bai Hui may not be a weak and incompetent emperor. If he can, he also wants to show his majesty in the court.But as long as Ying Wuyi, a fierce lion, stood by, no matter what the emperor said, it was just the humming of a sheep.The lion hasn't eaten the sheep yet, it's just that he isn't hungry yet. Therefore, the ministers of the royal family came and went to discuss and persuade the emperor to go to the morning court less, and only discuss things in this side hall. When it was not dawn, the ministers were quietly introduced from the north palace gate by the inner eunuchs, and after the discussion, they followed the officials on duty at night. Withdrew together to avoid Ying Wuyi's eyes and ears.This aggrieved small court has been maintained for two years. For Emperor Cheng Baihui, this is the only land he rules. "Oh, my back is really about to break, I'm afraid it was blown by the wind last night." The emperor sighed and stood up reluctantly. The concubines were quite well-behaved, they went up to help him beat his back, and rubbed the muscles of his legs if they couldn't occupy space.Before he came to the throne, Bai Hui was a king of Guangchang who only wanted to enjoy himself. He spent half of his life on articles and half of his time on women. His body was weak, and when he got up early every day to discuss matters, he always felt a little unwell. The officials were half bowed below, not daring to make a sound. "Misters, what's the matter, but it's okay." The emperor sighed lowly and shook his head, "Last night, Ying Wuyi brought a hundred thunder knight warriors into the palace, and went to the Taiqing Pavilion to have a look. I spent most of the night trembling here, He didn't dare to sleep, and didn't close his eyes for a while until he left. Ministers, I, the emperor, have done such a disgraceful job. If you have anything to say, I'll listen here." The ministers looked at each other. "The secret envoy of General Bai Yi of Chu Weiguo sent a letter of greetings yesterday, please rest assured, Your Majesty, the princes have never forgotten His Majesty's suffering." "Never forget my suffering?" The emperor smiled wryly, "These people, except that they are not as strong as Ying Wuyi, are just like Ying Wuyi. Who cares about my life or death?" "Your Majesty is merciful. Other princes may have evil intentions, but General Bai Yi of Chu Weiguo is indeed a loyal minister of the country and can be entrusted with his life." Another person came out. "I'm afraid I don't have this life to entrust to him!" The emperor repelled the courtiers impatiently and spread his hands, "Ying Wuyi entered the palace so late at night, and he almost regarded the Taiqing Palace as his own backyard. Kill me, who can stop a hundred thunder cavalry from rushing in? I still have my life when I get up in the morning, but it’s hard to tell where my head is at night, where do you want me to have the confidence to wait for the princes to come and serve the king?" "I think Your Majesty can write a letter to Ying Wuyi about this matter. After all, this Taiqing Palace is the place where the emperors of Dayin ruled, and it has its own dignity. No matter what, Ying Wuyi is still a prince of our dynasty. The privilege of the palace!" said an old minister. "No privilege?" The emperor sneered. "I think His Majesty's letter to this matter is fine, but it's not appropriate to reprimand him. I see that Ying Wuyi has no murderous intentions towards His Majesty, but only uses it to blackmail the princes. Your Majesty can speak softly, persuade them carefully, and make them show a little respect." Another courtier said. Just as the emperor was about to show off, another courtier came out: "I think so too. I heard that Ying Wuyi entered the palace, but because of the reputation of Mutaiqing Pavilion as the highest place in the imperial capital, he really entered the palace to have a look. He has no intention of doing anything wrong. This person is a countryman from the southern barbarians, as long as His Majesty shows tolerance and grace, it is not impossible for him to show respect to His Majesty on the surface." The emperor was even more angry. An old minister came out and sighed: "Your Majesty, please calm down and restrain yourself. The words of the ministers may not be pleasant, but they do reflect the current situation. Nowadays, people are fighting for swords and I am fish and meat, but the royal family's reputation is exchanged for a little respect. What we can do , just sit and wait for King Qin.” The emperor was silent for a moment, then slumped softly on the throne: "Is there really a next time King Qin..." The sound of footsteps was anxious, and an inner eunuch almost scrambled into it: "Ying... Ying Wuyi... coming this way, I can't stop it! I can't stop it!" The emperor was so shocked that he left his seat, almost without thinking about it, he was about to retreat to the back of the palace, and the officials were also panicked, as if pigs and sheep waiting to be slaughtered were trapped in one place and bumped back and forth.However, it was already too late, just after the inner eunuch's footsteps, an even heavier footstep followed closely.Someone suddenly lifted the curtain at the entrance of the east side hall, and a large amount of sunlight came in. A burly armored figure strode into the hall, stood by the door, and looked coldly at the emperor from a distance. His eyes were dark brown and bright, like burning coals. "Li...His Royal Highness Li is here..." The voice of the most courageous courtier trembled. "Put this set away, and there is no need to discuss how to deal with me in this place. I already knew about the morning here, but I am not interested in what you are talking about. I just came to tell you that I left Tianqi today, together with me Red Lu Lei rode all the army horses." Apocalypse Guardian, Li Guogong Ying Wuyi's voice was cold, "One more thing I want to tell you is that I have no interest in your ruined city. I want this city. It's just the beginning of my desire for the world!" "And without this city, I can still have this piece of the world. So, if I throw it away, I throw it away." Ying Wuyi turned and went out. There was a crowd of stunned people left. After a long time, the emperor's body softened and he sat down. Ying Wuyi left Tianqi just as suddenly as when he arrived. After blatantly disrespecting the emperor and declaring that he would conquer the world, he left the Taiqing Palace.There was a charcoal-red steed waiting for him outside the palace gate, and behind the horse were 50,000 elite soldiers who left the country.This army of tigers and wolves, which terrified the ministers of the imperial capital, withdrew from Tianqi City within a day.It took a long time before people dared to enter the camp where the Li army was stationed. Facing the empty camp, people couldn't believe their eyes. On the surface, Ying Wuyi just chatted with Xie Xuan, his most trusted wise general, in the Taiqing Pavilion. The couple felt that the imperial capital was no longer interesting to them, and the old country was in turmoil. go home. Therefore, some historians of later generations ridiculed that Ying Wuyi was just a muscular warrior who did not understand the important strategic position of the imperial capital. He wanted to get the imperial capital, just like a domineering man wants to get a woman It was meaningless, and he turned around and left again.He is too concerned about his departure from the country, and this dependence on his hometown shows that he is not a leader with a strong military strategy at all, he does not know how to let go, and he does not know how to judge the current situation.He could have continued to occupy the imperial capital to control the emperor, and use Tianqi City as a new base to attack the world.And this point of view has also been ridiculed by some other historians. They said that Ying Wuyi and Xie Xuan, the monarchs and ministers, were people without country, father and family. Ying Wuyi could kill his own brother, while Xie Xuan They are not from the country at all. To say that these two people are homesick is like saying that wild horses can hug their nests—as we all know, wild horses are animals that are born to gallop on the vast wilderness. They set off on a journey and never look back. However, others will never know the real situation. For this pair of monarchs and ministers known for their eccentricities in history, they only thought of returning to the country because they had not fought for a long time.The imperial capital prevented their war horses from galloping and grew too much fat. Their weapons always needed to be sharpened and oiled for maintenance because they were not used often. These people knew that they were getting old, so they stopped fighting for a day , there is one less chance to conquer other people's land, and they are unwilling to wait for the opportunity. So they put on their armor and mounted their horses again, and left the apocalypse of the city of ten thousand cities. Carrying this shocking news, the carrier pigeon flew over Zi Palace, the palace of the Duke of Chu Weiguo in just three days.But the birch bark scroll it carried was not sent to the Duke of Chuwei first, but to someone who had been waiting for it for a long time. As night fell, Tsing Yi's staff officers hurried over to deliver the news of the imperial capital's arrival.The person waiting for it slowly opened the scroll under the lamp.He read it three times in a row, confirming the fact. "Ying Wuyi has already left the imperial capital and is heading south. He should have reached Shangyang Pass. Those people in the imperial capital have had an effect on the separation from the country. They have accurately counted Ying Wuyi's movements. The heart of this overlord, there are really geniuses among those ambitious guys in the imperial capital." The general in white admired under the lamp, his face expressionless. "Conquest? General!" The staff officer couldn't contain his excitement. "Of course, even if we do so to the satisfaction of those ambitious people in the imperial capital, the most urgent task now is to deal with that lion Ying Wuyi. As long as he lives, the seven hundred years of imperial history will come to an end here." "I'm going to send the order to the army, ready to go immediately, the supplies are ready!" "No," the general in white stood up, "I will deliver the order myself!" The time was in July of the third year of Emperor Yincheng. After Ying Wuyi left the imperial capital, he took 35,000 cavalry and quickly advanced to the southeast through the foot of Suohe Mountain, intending to open up the passage between Wangyu and the imperial capital.Wangyu and Liguo do not border each other. On Ying Wuyi's marching map, he had to pass through Chu Weiguo's territory and set foot on the dangerous Canglan Road in Liguo before he found his way home.And Chu Weiguo is a loyal minister of the royal family known to all the world. Before Ying Wuyi raised his troops, Chu Weiguo's 30,000 troops had been waiting in Jianshui's warship for more than a month.This is the season with the best flow of water, and Jianshui can easily transport this well-equipped army to the gate of the imperial capital—— Exit the "Second Xiongguan Pass on the East Road" at Shangyang Pass. The plan has already been confirmed repeatedly. The princes who are still trying to save the Bai family's royal family will hold back the pace of the Liguo army here, and let the Liguo army stay here forever, whether it is a corpse or a soul. That year, King Xie Yulie was seventeen years old.