Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Heavy Snow in the Capital of Gods

Royal study. Longying put his head down and wrote quickly, Wu Zhao came, with a spring breeze on his face, he went straight to Longying's table, and said happily: "Mr. Long, do you know that you accidentally knocked down last night and made great contributions to me?" Long Ying continued to write, confused and said: "Last night, the little people were just fighting and killing, how can they do meritorious service for the Holy One?" Wu Zhao said with a smile: "Mr. Long doesn't know something. Hengkong Muye's visit to the east this time is not simple. It must be a secret mission entrusted by Tubo King Zanpu to find out the truth of our Great Zhou. The Tubo people rose from Songtsan Gampo, The soldiers are strong and the horses are strong, and the neighboring countries are not rivals. They were wiped out one by one, unified the plateau, and the country became more prosperous. So Taizong had no choice but to make Princess Wencheng his wife."

Long Ying said: "Didn't they just be defeated by the troops sent by the Holy One?" Wu Zhao sighed: "Sir, you should be referring to the Battle of Qinghai. I sent our great general Hei Chi Chang Zhi to lead an army to attack the Tubo army on the border. His opponent was defeated in the first battle. Fortunately, Hei Chichang led the army well, and he was defeated without being defeated. Later, Hei Chichang personally led 5,000 dead soldiers, and attacked the Tubo camp at night, causing Tubo to collapse and retreat. The victory was extremely dangerous. Shangzanpu seized the opportunity to regain power from the powerful ministers, so Tubo was temporarily unable to attack."

Looking out of the window, he said slowly: "Twenty-one years ago, the first emperor was still in power. On my suggestion, he sent generals Xue Rengui, Ashina Daozhen and others to attack Tubo, but they were defeated by the Tubo army in Dafeichuan. The Kunlun Mountains captured the four towns of Qiuci, Yanqi, Khotan, and Shule, greatly expanding its territory, reaching the Turks in the north, covering an area of ​​more than ten thousand miles, and its power and influence were even greater than that of the Turks, and it became a great disaster for the Middle-earth.” Longying listened with admiration in his heart. As early as twenty years ago, Wu Zhao knew the situation of the enemy and us in the middle land outside the Great Wall. If it was an ordinary emperor, he might not know the names of places and countries, so how could he dispatch troops?

Wu Zhao was obviously triggered by Hengkong Muye Donglai's longing for Xisai, and the conversation was very interesting, and he continued: "Twelve years ago, in the first year of Tiaolu, the Western Turks and Tubo jointly invaded our Anxi Capital Protectorate. The army was repelled, but the strength of the border guards was severely injured, and they had to give up Anxi. Since then, the control of the Tarim Basin has been completely in the hands of Tubo. The defeat in Qinghai did not damage the national strength of Tubo. The Tubo army will definitely come back again. If Hengkong Muye defeats all the masters of the Central Earth this time, the Tubo people who admire heroic force will definitely feel contemptuous, and the consequences are predictable, which is something I never want to see."

Long Ying was surprised and said: "Then why didn't the Holy One let Xiaomin play?" Wu Zhao looked at Longying again, and said with a smile: "In order to deal with Hengkong Muye's probing operation called "Meeting Friends with Martial Arts", he did not hesitate to dispatch troops and generals in order to frustrate his spirit. Who knows that this person's swordsmanship is as high as Based on my estimates, none of the so-called famous masters who are usually powerful in one side can perform ten strokes in his hands. There are only a handful of people in China who can compare with him. They are not suitable for fighting, and some disdain such public competitions. For those who are similar in age and have the strength to fight, the remaining three young masters are Feng Guoting, Wan Renyu and Fu Junhou. Enough strength to be evenly matched with Hengkong Makino."

Long Ying forgot that Wu Zhao still hadn't answered his question, and asked, "Who is Fu Junhou?" Wu Zhao said: "Fu Junhou is a master who has risen in the south in recent years. He is nicknamed 'Sword Lord'. He is brave and invincible. I have arranged for him to compete with Hengkong Muye in Yangzhou, so we did not Don't take the competition in the capital of God to heart." Longying wondered: "Wan Renyu is in the capital of God, why does the Holy One not let him fight?" Wu Zhao said calmly: "Wan Renyu is known as the number one saber master in Middle-earth after the young commander Kou Zhong. If there is any mistake, the blow to the martial arts in Middle-earth will be so serious that it is hard to estimate. I really don't want to take this risk." It is dangerous, so I ask the old man to persuade him in private, let him give up the idea of ​​fighting." He also said: "As for Feng Guoting, he is a swordsman in front of the imperial court, and he is also an outstanding scholar in both Chinese and martial arts. He is firmly the number one master in the court. His defeat at the hands of foreigners has had a huge impact on the morale of our Great Zhou army, which can be foreseen."

Long Ying didn't expect that there would be so many thoughts and considerations behind Hengkong Muye's friendship with martial arts.Scratching his head, he said, "What about Xiaomin? There shouldn't be any consequences if you lose." Wu Zhao laughed and said, "Mr. Long likes to scratch his head very much, he looks silly and funny." Seeing her smiling like a flower, Long Ying relaxed like a mighty empress, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty is in a very good mood today." Wu Zhao nodded and said, "Since I became the throne, I have never had such a beautiful heart, and I don't need to hide it in front of Mr. Long. Well! As for you..."

Long Ying was itchy by her hypocrisy, and asked, "How about Xiaomin?" Wu Zhao said softly: "Mr. Long's demons are ever-changing and have great powers. If you can let go of the life-and-death decisive battle with Hengkong Muye, I will buy you to win. However, due to various restrictions in the martial arts competition in the hall, Hengkong Muye will still win the competition. Big. I don't want to see Feng Guoting and Wan Renyu lose, and I don't want to see my husband lose." Longying's scalp tingled when he heard it, and it was the first time that he thought that the skull was so easy to feel, that he scratched his head from time to time, maybe it had something to do with the way the monster sensed.

Wu Zhao's eyesight is really sharp, he can see through the reality of his demon species, so it is concluded that he can win Xue Huaiyi steadily, and against Hengkong Muye, it is four or six. At the same time, he vaguely grasped that the reason why Wu Zhao didn't want him to lose the battle was based on a subtle state of mind.Because in the final analysis, he and Wu Zhao belonged to the front of the Demon Sect, and if he, the evil emperor, was defeated miserably, she would definitely feel very uncomfortable. Wu Zhao happily said: "I don't know that girl Taiping will take Mr. to the competition venue, and my painstaking arrangements will be in vain. Fortunately, Mr. showed his power and forced the mighty Hengkong Muye to the disadvantage. It can also end peacefully, which suits me best. At that time, the masters who came with Hengkong Muye, everyone was dumbfounded. They never imagined that there would be such a terrifying master in my middle land. The evil emperor of the Demon Sect is no one to be taken lightly."

Old Long Ying blushed, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty praised me, but in fact, Xiao Min just messed around with no rules." Wu Zhao smiled coquettishly and said, "I'm really mad at you, even if Hengkong Muye has any tricks, I'm just afraid of your random fights. Hengkong Muye officially visited the court this morning, and it is very symbolic to present it that was not on the list of tributes." He also canceled the competition in Yangzhou, and only begged me to give him a boat to swim in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Unexpectedly, the terrible foreign aggression that has been in trouble for many years was resolved by Mr. Luan. How can you say that I am in a bad mood? Okay? This is the first time I've seen Mr. blushing."

Long Ying became curious, and said: "What special thing is the tribute that that guy offered?" Wu Zhao said respectfully, "Young Commander Kou Zhong's Jing Zhongyue." Long Ying said sharply: "It's impossible. How could Jing Zhongyue fall into the hands of the Tibetans? How could Hengkong Muye return it?" Wu Zhao's eyes sparkled brightly, immersed in a certain memory, and slowly said: "Two years after Lingzhong's wedding, Kou Zhongjing was very anxious, and suddenly thought of traveling far away, taking advantage of Ba Fenghan's visit from afar , the two went to Shu to find Xu Ziling. Kou Zhong also took Song Yuzhi and monk Xiufang's two beautiful wives and his concubine Chu Chu. After reuniting with Xu Ziling and Shi Qingxuan, they entered the frontier from the west of Shu, first went to Tuyuhun to meet Fu Qian, and stayed for two years. Then I went to Persia to visit my old friend Yun Shuai. The news came back from Persia’s return to business. The king of Persia treated them with great courtesy. The sword is superior to the supreme level of the sword, so Jing Zhongyue was sent to King Tuyuhun. The Tuyuhun people attached great importance to this knife and offered it to the king's temple, thinking it was an auspicious sign. Bacheng Jinyu transported Jing Zhongyue back to Tubo and offered it to the king's temple. Alas! No matter the princes or nobles outside the Great Wall, or ordinary people who are experts, the most feared is not Li Shimin, but the young marshal Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, so Tubo The only way for people to show their sincerity is to present to Da Zhou this peerless sword that was famous inside and outside the Great Wall because of Kou Zhong. In this way, sir, you should understand why I am so happy today." Long Ying was surprised that Wu Zhao seemed to have a strange and special feeling for Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, talking about them as if he had become another person, and kept an eye on their whereabouts, even the daughters of Xu Ziling and Shi Qingxuan, and tried every means to see them her side. Wu Zhao's voice came into his ears and said: "Guo Laoben has some complaints about Mr. becoming our state guest, and thinks it is not proper. Ha! Now he dare not say anything about me. I said that I will give Jing Zhongyue to Mr. Jing Zhongyue. All he has to do is agree." Long Ying was taken aback and said: "It's absolutely impossible, how can the little people afford such a rare treasure, please take it back." Wu Zhao smiled and said: "You are not joking, how can you say that what you said does not count? I know that Jing Zhongyue will limit your magic, so if you give it to someone else after you get the sword, I will not blame you. I will protect the recipient." I was so moved that I exchanged tears with tears, and I regard you as a lifelong friend." Longying thought that the only person who was eligible to receive this gift was Wan Renyu, and what Wu Zhao meant was also him. If Wu Zhao sent this knife to Wan Renyu through him, what kind of motherly trick was this? Wan Renyu Isn't she a thorn in the side and a thorn in the heart? Xin Ran said: "What the Holy Majesty said is very true. Ha! Seeing a super swordsman crying in front of his eyes must be something that will never be forgotten. Thank you Lord Long En." Wu Zhao didn't answer him, but stared at the window behind him intently. Long Ying stopped writing because he had just written the chapter of "The Third Limo". When he turned his head and looked away, there was a vast expanse of whiteness outside the window, and snowflakes were flying. In an instant, it turned into snowballs as big as fists. Biggest snow. Looking at Wu Zhao again, a pair of phoenix eyes shot out an incomprehensible strange light, and he couldn't help but think of the painting scroll of the snow scene. Wu Zhao said softly, "Xiao Rong!" Long Ying was confused by what she heard, not knowing whether to answer her or not, Eunuch Rong rushed in from the back door, knelt down behind Wu Zhao, and respectfully said, "Xiao Rong is here!" Long Ying yelled fiercely, such a skill of transmitting sound into secrets was indeed unheard of, it can be seen that Wu Zhao has reached the state of walking at will. Wu Zhao said indifferently: "Prepare the car, prepare the boat, and change clothes for me in the room." Long Ying was dumbfounded. ※※※ Standing aside, Longying watched the eunuch and maid remove the imperial crown for Wu Zhao, took off her dragon robe, and revealed a snow-white skirt that fit her insides, showing off her seductive curves. She felt embarrassed, but Wu Zhao did not There is no sign of letting him go, no if you look at it, or no if you don't look at it. Fortunately, the eunuch carefully put on a warm silk robe for her to hide the spring, so he didn't have to be so frightened.How could it be so useless to see beautiful women changing clothes before. Wu Zhao's beautiful eyes were melancholy, and he didn't have the appearance of making an impassioned statement about the situation in the four fortresses just now. He looked straight ahead and said softly: "Tonight, I will hold a state banquet at the Guanfeng Hall of Shangyang Palace to entertain Hengkong Muye and his followers. Sir must be present, and no excuses are allowed." Longying had something to say, and replied: "Little people lead the decree." Wu Zhao glanced at him angrily, and said slightly annoyed: "The future will be long, Mr. Long, are you afraid that you won't have the opportunity to be gentle with others?" Longying Xindao belonged to Lili and Xiuqing tonight, they were truly blessed, they just had a good time with Renya last night, and the next day they were accompanied by Renya's good sisters, everything was bestowed by the empress in front of him, just like a scene Dameng said: "Xiaomin is not good at socializing, afraid of losing the face of the Holy One." At this moment, the eunuch put on a maroon snow jacket with a big cloak attached to her, Wu Zhao seemed to be a different person, like a daughter of a wealthy family. Wu Zhao said: "Don't talk nonsense with you, come with me!" After saying that, she walked towards the main entrance of the imperial study, and the eunuch and maid who served her knelt down to see her off. Longying chased after her in a daze. Under the heavy snow, the world outside the imperial study turned into a dreamlike blurred world. The trees in the far gatehouse disappeared, and the gorgeous royal family waited outside the door, and the cavalry guards lined up on both sides, heading straight into the depths of the rain and snow. Wu Zhao appeared on the top of the long steps and shouted in unison: "Long live, long live, long live!" At the same time, he raised his hands in salute, his movements were uniform and intimidating. Eunuch Rong bowed and opened the door, inviting Wu Zhao to board the car. Wu Zhao said softly, "Mr. Long will follow me to board the car." ※※※ The carriage set off. Longying is worthy of the name and is on an equal footing with today's empress. He only needs to move two inches horizontally to touch Wu Zhao's alluring carcass, which is still blooming like a flower. Of course, he dare not move half a finger. Wu Zhao stared straight at the endless snowfall outside the window, losing interest in speaking. She didn't speak, and Long Ying didn't dare to speak. Tian's power is unpredictable, he doesn't know where Wu Zhao is taking him, and he doesn't know what to do.The most frightening thing is that you can never guess what is going on in her head.Princess Taiping was right, pretending to be confused might be the only way to deal with her. Wu Zhao finally spoke, without turning his head, he said, "This snow is really heavy, it seems that it will fall for a while." Long Ying couldn't help but said: "The Holy One seems to have a soft spot for snow scenes." Wu Zhao said, "Why do you say that?" Long Ying said: "The scroll hanging in the study depicts a heavy snowfall." Wu Zhao sighed softly, and said softly, "Yes! It was a heavy snowfall." He paused and said softly: "That painting was not drawn by me, it was painted after a heavy snowfall. Alas! Why are there so many helpless and melancholy things in life." Her voice is full of deep emotion, if you don't know that she is the cruel Wu Zhao, you will think that she is a sentimental and resentful girl. Longying didn't know how to answer her.I only know that no matter how harsh the environment is, I can still maintain my fighting spirit and create a better future. Wu Zhao stared out of the window and said softly, a little to himself, infinitely gentle: "If time can be turned back, I have not entered the palace, and I am still Yunying's unmarried body. I met Longying and you on the left side of the road. What is my fate?" What will it be like?" Long Ying smiled wryly and said: "At that time, Xiaomin should not have been born yet." Wu Zhao said angrily: "You are really spoiling the scenery, you are just a hypothesis! How can you take it as true? But Mr. Long did make me understand what I didn't understand back then. Although the situation is different, the meaning is the same. Love you and hate you, why the heavens So unkind?" Long Ying was puzzled and said: "What can the little people make the Holy One understand?" The carriage stopped, still in Shangyang Palace, and stopped in front of a building in the west of the palace. After Wu Zhao got out of the car, Long Ying stepped into the carriage, and the flying guards were deployed in all directions to escort him. Only he knew that Wu Zhao didn't need any protection. Long Ying followed Wu Zhao, entered the building, and walked straight to the backyard without stopping. When he saw the scene, he was startled. The building is a vast space, protected by high walls on both sides, and in front of it is the west city wall of Shangyang Palace. Under the city wall, a water channel is opened, closed with a sluice, and water from the valley river is introduced to form a large square pool. There are more than a dozen ships in the pool. A lightweight speedboat with a length of two feet. In the heavy snow, generals Wu Chengchuan, Ling Yu and more than twenty flying guards knelt on the ground, saluted Wu Zhao, and all changed into civilian clothes. Longying finally understood that Wu Zhao wanted to go on tour in a low-clothes, and the strange thing was to pick such a time when the snow was pouring. Wu Zhao said indifferently: "Pingshen!" Everyone stood up, bowing their heads, not daring to look up. Wu Zhao said in a deep voice: "Mr. Long is rowing the boat for me, no one can follow, and you are not allowed to speak." Everyone was stunned, including Longying.