Chapter 32 Chapter Thirty-One

several hours. When Abe Jingming set up a battle formation in front of Pyongyang, Yang Yizhi had already sneaked into this eternal and unbreakable city. He had to take away the soldier talisman in order to pass many checkpoints and meet the Flying Tiger Army. The soldier talisman is placed in the Xusheng Baiyue Palace. The drums of war outside the city were beating, and the murderous aura was strong.The entire city of Pyongyang seemed to be evacuated, and everyone followed Zhuo Wangsun to the top of the city to watch the battle.Yang Yizhi didn't need much effort to sneak into the Xusheng Baiyue Palace.

To his surprise, he didn't meet a single guard along the way. This magnificent palace is actually so empty, the sunlight casts down from the window lattice, showing carved beams and painted buildings, jade cases, gold and wood bottles, but there is no one. When Zhuo Wangsun was away, Nuo Da's palace was so deserted, like a huge cage. The room is simple and clean, and the soldier amulet is placed by the bedside.The moment Yang Yizhi picked it up lightly, he felt inexplicably sad in his heart. Since he and Zhuo Wangsun first met in Songshan, their unrelated lives have been entangled together, as if destined by fate, they will always meet on the same battlefield.Over the years, the two have been both enemies and friends, sometimes fighting side by side, and sometimes facing each other with swords drawn.The high-five on Songshan Mountain is an oath, the meeting on Yusu Peak has a drink together, and the heads of Sanlian City hold swords to face each other.When he asked if we were still friends, his answer was so decisive and cold.But after that, they walked hand in hand on the ancient ship in the sea, in the Mandala Demon Realm, and on the top of the Xuefeng Temple.

If it's not a friend, what is it? The moment he picked up the soldier talisman, he felt deeply guilty. Whether on purpose or not, he ends up betraying him. For that water-red lotus, and for the common people of Korea, he drew his sword to face him. Yang Yizhi sighed, turned around and prepared to leave. Suddenly, his steps stopped. In the deepest part of the corridor, there is a door with ornate carvings.There is also a big red wedding curtain hanging on the door, embroidered with the nine phoenix pattern that only the royal family can use.The celebration of marrying the princess has just been held, so this should be the new house.

But obviously, Zhuo Wangsun didn't live here on the wedding night. Yang Yizhi thought of that spoiled and stubborn princess, and her pride when she commanded the red cannon on the blue waves of the East China Sea to help him wipe out the Japanese pirates, and he couldn't help feeling a little pity in his heart. From then on, the courtyard door was closed when the lonely flower was in bloom, and she had to spend her lonely flowering season with the man she didn't love. This empty and deserted palace is her prison, destined to imprison her youthful beauty into pale hair. But he wasn't going to see her, because the matter had come to an end, and his presence had no effect except to make her more painful.What's more, for Zhuo Wangsun, he has too much guilt.At the moment of major national affairs, this sum must not be added for no reason.

In the face of fate, everyone's sorrows and joys seem so small. Just as he was about to leave, a painful groan came, and the thick bloody smell dispersed immediately. Yang Yizhi was astonished, stepped forward a few steps, and pushed open the door with the wedding banner hanging on it. The princess's long hair was disheveled, and she was tired on the embroidered couch, and the bright red acacia quilt was already soaked in a pool of blood.She had fallen into a coma, her chest was open, revealing a bloody wound.A black beetle was lying on her body, most of which had been pulled out, but its tentacles still penetrated deeply into the blood.She held a dagger in her hand, as if she wanted to cut open the flesh and dig out the beetle alive.But those long tentacles were already entangled with flesh and blood, no matter how hard she tried, they couldn't be separated.

Yang Yizhi was shocked, and hurried forward to help her up: "Princess!" The princess opened her eyes, but there was fear in her absent-minded eyes, and she struggled violently: "No, don't touch me!" Every time he struggled, the wound on his chest was torn open, and a large amount of blood gushed out. Yang Yizhi couldn't help trembling in his heart.He couldn't help but think, what kind of torture this woman has endured in the past few hours?Who would do this to her?It occurred to him that this was not really a problem.In Xusheng Baiyue Palace, who else could there be besides Zhuo Wangsun!

Was it Zhuo Wangsun who forcibly planted this Gu worm on her body?How could he be so cruel? He didn't know that it was this Gu worm that smelled the smell of human blood, woke up, tempted the princess to plant it in his body, and created an unimaginable terrifying illusion, which made her mentally and physically exhausted and on the verge of collapse. He only thought that all this was done by Zhuo Wangsun, and he was very angry. Although the princess was against Zhuo Wangsun everywhere, she was just a girl, how could Zhuo Wangsun bear to torture her like this?Is it because of his offense that he is going to take his anger out on the innocent?

Yang Yizhi hugged her tightly to prevent her from hurting herself with unnecessary struggle: "Don't move, I'll help you take it away." Although the princess hadn't recovered her mind, she seemed to feel tranquility from his embrace, and she gradually stopped moving. When Yang Yizhi brushed away the hair and blood on her face, he couldn't help being startled. It was a face quite similar to Acacia! Different from Guizang Ninjutsu, this life unresolved Gu can only change the appearance of a person, not the body.At this moment, the power of this life's unbroken Gu faded away, and her appearance was only seven or eight percent similar to that of Acacia.

But Yang Yizhi still couldn't help being shocked. What shocked him was Zhuo Wangsun's cruelty.He actually forcibly changed his bride into another woman on the wedding night. What kind of humiliation is this?And this unfinished Gu in this life was left to him by Qiu Xuan when he left.The fate is over, the love is not over, this life is not over, and it is left for the next life.Yang Yizhi originally thought that he would cherish it, but he actually used it in this kind of place! He couldn't help clenching his fists. Is this man really hard-hearted and hopeless? The princess groaned and passed out again.

He gritted his teeth, condensed the power of wind and moon, and his sword energy was like wisps. He followed the tentacles of the Gu worm and gently probed in, slowly pulled out the unfinished Gu in this life, threw it aside, tore off the bed sheet, and wrapped it up. The wound on the princess' chest. He put her on the bed, covered her with the quilt, and gently wiped the blood off her face.Seeing her breathing calmed down and her face returning to normal little by little, Yang Yizhi sighed and got up to leave. There was only so much he could do. Suddenly, his sleeves trembled, and when he turned around, he found that he had been held tightly by the princess.She stared at him blankly, tears streaming down one after another: "Is it you?"

She was full of surprise, but she seemed to be afraid that she was in a dream, so she bit her lip hard until the corner of her mouth was bleeding.The piercing pain seemed to tell her that this was not just a dream.She couldn't help a smile on her face: "Are you really here?" Yang Yizhi looked at her, but was speechless for a while. She raised her head and smiled: "Will you take me away?" Yang Yizhi remained silent. How is it possible to take her away?Three matchmakers and nine engagements, Feng Guanluan, now everyone in the world knows that she is the wife of Zhuo Wangsun, and she is also the princess of Ming Dynasty, with golden branches and jade leaves.Elope with someone soon after the wedding, no matter in Zhuo Wangsun or in the court, it will cause great trouble.Yang Yizhi is not afraid of these things, but even if he takes her away, so what?He couldn't protect her either. He shook his head slightly. Surprisingly, the princess didn't cry or quarrel, but just stared at him blankly, tears kept falling from her eyes and shattered on the blood-stained skirt. "I..." He hesitated to speak. "I understand." The princess interrupted him lightly, and nodded with tears in her eyes, "Actually, I have always understood..." Her words choked in her throat, turning into silent sobs.Then there was a long silence, a ray of sunlight penetrated through the window lattice, and cast a sad shadow on the marriage bed, showing the two silently facing each other. "Then I'll take my leave." Yang Yizhi hardened his heart and prepared to get up and leave. If you stay any longer, the situation will only become more embarrassing.What's more, it's still unknown how long Abe Jingming can hold Zhuo Wangsun, he doesn't have much time. The moment he got up, she suddenly hugged him: "Yizhi!" The first time she called him that, Yang Yizhi couldn't help being startled. She looked up at him, her face was full of pain: "don't you understand my mind?" I understand, so what?Although the world is vast in his heart, there is only room for that water-red lotus. He hardened his heart, and said in a low voice: "Yang is a commoner, and it is difficult to match the honor of Luanfeng. The princess loves so much, and I am ashamed of receiving it. What's more, the princess is already a woman, and I also have love in my heart... I also ask the princess to stop thinking about it." .” "I know all of this!" Her voice rose suddenly, startling even herself, and then she couldn't help it anymore, telling the whole story, "But that person should be mine. Go to Tianshou Village I was the one who sacrificed to heaven, I was the one who pardoned Lord Yang with Shang Fang's sword, I was the one the Mongolian soldiers were looking for, and I was the one you wanted to save!" She hugged him tightly, and tears kept falling: "Afterwards, I should be the one who was trapped in the deserted city with you, entered and left the enemy's camp, experienced the catastrophe in the center of the earth, and destroyed the three cities!" Following her hoarse words, the most unforgettable scenes that must be forgotten came to my mind.Yang Yizhi's heart couldn't help tightening for a while. It was indeed a mistake. If, at the beginning of this legend, he should have met the princess, then at the end of this legend, it should be him who she should not forget. The princess missed the beginning of the saga, and he missed the end. But so what? Yang Yizhi felt a stabbing pain in his heart, he couldn't help lowering his head, and sighed softly: "The matter has come to this point, I can only say that fate is destined, good luck makes people..." His voice was very soft, as if he was speaking to the princess, but It seemed to be talking to himself. "But I'm not reconciled!" She interrupted him hissingly, "You know, every night after that, I regretted it. I regretted that when I was greedy for life and afraid of death, I exchanged identities with her and let him meet you for me." "I hate her, I hate her for taking everything from me!" "I hate her for being a shameful thief in the name of kindness! She stole the most precious legend in my life, and my lover!" "Enough!" Yang Yizhi suddenly turned his head and looked directly at her. The princess trembled all over, this was the first time she saw the angry look on his gentle moon face, she couldn't help crying, and stared at him blankly. Yang Yizhi was silent, and there was a faint light in his eyes, as if he felt sorry for the anger just now. After a long time, he cast his eyes out of the window, and said softly but firmly: "She is not a substitute for anyone, nor has she stolen anything. Because, only when the person I meet is her, all this makes sense." The princess looked at him in shock.Perhaps she had thought about all this a long time ago, but she still refused to believe it.Amidst the tears, Yang Yizhi's moon-like face seemed a bit blurred, she hesitated for a long time, and murmured: "You mean, you never loved me?" Yang Yizhi nodded, although he couldn't bear it, but now, besides waking her up from the phantom as soon as possible, what can be done?Any ambiguous and plausible answers will only lead her into deeper pain and a more desperate and miserable future. She then backed away in grief, but persisted, and returned once more dreamily: "Even if time really reappears, it's still the same that you met me that day?" "Yes." He looked out the window and nodded slightly. As if struck by lightning, the princess let go of his sleeve. Yang Yizhi's heart twitched slightly, although he had no love for this woman, but seeing her so sad and desperate, he couldn't help being sad. He couldn't bear to hurt anyone.However, perhaps it was because he couldn't bear to refuse that she kept a little fantasy and a little infatuation.And these finally offended Zhuo Wangsun and made her fall to this point. He knew why Zhuo Wangsun treated her so cruelly. Just because of her. Only when he leaves completely, will she be freed from Zhuo Wangsun's wrath. "I'm sorry." He sighed deeply, put the soldier talisman into his sleeve, and walked straight to the door. Outside the city of Pyongyang, one hundred thousand troops lined up densely.The sun shines brightly on the sun banner, shining brightly in the boundless sea of ​​flowers. Abe smiled silently. Zhuo Wangsun suddenly turned his head. Behind him, the gate of Pyongyang City opened, and three thousand riders rolled out like the wind.The leader is dressed in white clothes like the moon, so eye-catching under the blue sky.Dazzling to a little dazzling. Then, it was Yang Yizhi.Behind him, the most powerful in the world, the Flying Tiger Army. Zhuo Wangsun's expression finally changed. Yang Yizhi stayed on his horse, dressed in white as snow, looking at Zhuo Wangsun from a distance. The two of them meet again, on the battlefield again. Zhuo Wangsun's face was stern.At the same time, he felt Abe's sharp eyes behind him.The two white-clothed men, like the moon and snow, clamped him like two sharp blades. Also pinched this invincible city. Slowly, Zhuo Wangsun showed a smile on his face: "Good plan." When he laughed, his face was still icy cold: "The two of you join forces, you really have the power to fight me." "Now, what do you want?" His words were asking Yang Yizhi - whether to continue their unfinished battle in the wedding hall? Yang Yizhi was silent for a moment, thinking of love, the image of the princess overlapped in front of his eyes, he really had too many reasons to fight Zhuo Wangsun.However, the idea of ​​putting the overall situation first, made him control himself: "It's not my wish for my compatriots to kill each other. As long as the pavilion master withdraws the soldiers who attacked Li Sunchen, I will naturally retreat." Zhuo Wangsun sneered: "Impossible." Yang Yizhi: "In this case, I can only go to the East China Sea to help Li Sunshin." Zhuo Wangsun sneered: "Impossible." Yang Yizhi was startled. Zhuo Wangsun said indifferently: "If you go to the East China Sea, I will send troops to attack you. The soldiers in the East China Sea will turn around and attack from both sides, and you will definitely lose. The advantage of the Flying Tiger Army lies in its combat effectiveness, but also in its mobility. After being encircled, the mobility It will be completely lost. In terms of combat effectiveness alone, although the Flying Tiger Army is strong, it does not have advanced firearms. I only need to dispatch five times as many troops to be sure to win." Yang Yizhi was silent.Zhuo Wangsun is right. The Flying Tiger Army made an indelible contribution to the victory at the Bitu Pavilion. This victory is due to the Flying Tiger Army's superb combat effectiveness and mobility on the one hand, and their advanced firearms on the other. , and the Flying Tiger Army he brought out did not carry these heavy and clumsy firearms because of time constraints. Zhuo Wangsun wanted to encircle the Flying Tiger Army, so he could naturally use these firearms to fight.Five times as many troops are more than enough to encircle and wipe out the Flying Tiger Army.And that was only 15,000 people.In Pyongyang, there are at least 80,000 soldiers, and 15,000 is nothing.He still has enough troops to fight Abe Keimei. However, that is a doomed situation. Abe Jingming said leisurely: "What if I go to the East China Sea to rescue? Leader Yang only needs to block Mr. Zhuo's pincer attack. I believe the leader can do this." This is undoubtedly a good strategy.But Yang Yizhi didn't show his approval. Zhuo Wangsun smiled: "The strategy is very good, but is it possible for you to attack Li Sunchen immediately after defeating our army?" Abe stared blankly. Indeed there is such a possibility.The goal of the Land of the Rising Sun is to wipe out Yi Sun-shin's army.Otherwise, they would not have attacked Haengju and Yeongsan. Even if he swore that he would never do this, Yang Yizhi couldn't believe him. Abe Jingming smiled slowly: "So, the three of us can only freeze here?" "impossible." Zhuo Wangsun said coldly. "In less than three days, our troops will triumphantly return from the East China Sea. At that time, there will still be an attack from two sides. You will be defeated." Yang Yizhi and Abe Jingming couldn't help being suffocated. Their plan has been successful, successfully restraining Zhuo Wangsun, and successfully captured the Flying Tiger Army, making Zhuo Wangsun unexpected.But why are they caught in a dilemma? No one can figure it out! Zhuo Wangsun's eyes turned to Yang Yizhi. "Do you know that to be an enemy to me is to be an enemy to Da Ming and to be an enemy to the world?" Yang Yizhi was shocked, but he immediately said solemnly: "I have no choice but to do it. As long as you give up killing Li Sun-shin, I will withdraw my troops immediately!" Zhuo Wangsun smiled: "Do you know why I wanted to kill Li Sunchen?" Yang Yizhi shook his head.Although he had already heard Abe Jingming mention the answer to this question, he still wanted to hear it from his own mouth. "Li Shunchen coerced the emperor and ordered the princes to submit to the world. With one or two victories, the world will return to its heart and the sword will point to the south of the world. However, he is not worried." He really doesn't care.If the Goryeo army had enough consideration, they would not have been beaten like this by the Japanese soldiers. "Although you captured the flying tiger army, you are like a tiger with wings added, and you are resourceful, strategizing, and decisively winning thousands of miles, but after all, the number is too small. I only need to surround and wipe them out, and consume at most three times the army to defeat you. Therefore, it is not enough consider." "However, if you unite together, the changes of Shenlong will be unfathomable!" This is the highest compliment.There is only Yang Yizhi in the world who deserves such high praise from Zhuo Wangsun.Only Yang Yizhi can make Zhuo Wangsun treat him so cautiously. Yang Yizhi frowned.Since Zhuo Wangsun will never allow this war to get out of control, it means that he will eliminate any possibility of the two parties joining forces! Zhuo Wangsun stared at Yang Yizhi.This man had confronted him yesterday, which made him feel unprecedented pain.But he didn't want to kill him. "I, can pardon the Flying Tiger Army, or stop killing Li Sun-shin, but you have to promise one thing." This condition was so tempting that Yang Yizhi couldn't help asking, "What's the matter?" Zhuo Wangsun said word by word: "Attack Seoul!" Yang Yi was startled, and then understood. Yi sun-shin is in the East China Sea, and Seoul is in the southwest.If Yang Yizhi went to attack Seoul, it would naturally be impossible to go to the East China Sea to join Li Sunshin, and Zhuo Wangsun's worries would also disappear.Seoul is the fundamental place of the Japanese army, such as attacking.It is a hard fight, and there will be a painful price to pay.Perhaps, Zhuo Wangsun will no longer have to worry about Yang Yizhi. Perhaps, this arrangement has other profound meanings.But the situation and the situation did not allow Yang Yizhi to think more about it. For Goryeo, he had to agree to this condition.Besides, isn't it the reason why the Flying Tiger Army came here to break through Seoul? His face softened, and just as he was about to agree, he suddenly heard Abe say calmly, "President Yang, I have a gift for you." Waving his hand, the wide sleeves rolled over like flowing clouds, the sleeves drooped, and there was something extra in Yang Yizhi's hand. That is a teacup. He recognized the teacup. That was the bowl he used when he met Xiangsi on the Tianshou Pavilion that day, and Xiangsi used tea to convey news to him.At that time, Hira Hideyoshi was on the sidelines. Now, what does Abe Jingming mean by putting out this teacup? The tea bowl was turned sideways in his hand, exuding a faint smell of pine and cypress.That is the taste of lovesickness. Could it be?He looked up and stared at Abe Kemei.Abe's bright smile made him feel cold all over his body. Yang Yizhi suddenly understood what he meant. I understand Hirao Hideyoshi's intention of always keeping Acacia by his side.He didn't like the game where Xiangsan assassinated him, but used her as a card, a good, very good shield. The contract he had promised to keep her safe was broken the moment Zhuo Wangsun ordered the attack on Seoul. If Yang Yizhi dared to go one step further, someone would definitely die. ——I wish I could drink another cup of such good tea in this life. That was once Yang Yizhi's sincere wish. Now, as long as he makes a rash move, this wish will be emptied from now on, and that water-red lotus will be reduced to ashes. What should he do? Zhuo Wangsun stared at him, waiting for his answer.Abe Jingming swayed his feather fan, and he was also waiting. The 100,000 troops, gods and Buddhas were all waiting for the man in white to answer.