Chapter 24 Chapter Twenty-Four
The gate of the northern army's camp was closed tightly, and Liu Ju sent an envoy Chijie to the gate of the camp to ask for the commander-in-chief to be summoned.Ren An, the envoy of the Northern Supervisory Army, was very distressed at this time. He and the prince had always had a good relationship, and he knew the prince's character, so sending troops this time was a last resort.But a few hours ago, the servant Ma Tong had sent an envoy to bring the emperor's edict, announcing that the prince had rebelled, and the northern army camps were not allowed to send troops without the emperor's tiger charm and festival letter.Moreover, it is clearly stated in the edict that the red yak tail on the imperial court's previous festival letter was invalidated and the yellow yak tail was used instead.So when Ren An saw the prince's envoy holding the triple bright red yak tail wrapped around the bamboo joint, he knew what was going on.He was a little hesitant as to whether he should send troops to help the prince, but he was afraid that the captains of the camps would not obey orders, and he weighed the pros and cons. Since the emperor will be lucky enough to build Zhang Palace in the next few days, the prince's failure is just around the corner. Why should I die for him.It's just that he was worried that the prince might succeed. If the prince defeated Liu Quyao, wouldn't he miss the opportunity to express his loyalty? Why don't he go to see the prince and at least profess his loyalty verbally, there will always be some benefits in the future.What's more, things are so hard to handle, it's fine if I have no relationship with the prince, but I have always been on good terms with him, but this time I suddenly disappear, he will definitely blame myself deeply.Thinking of this, he immediately replied to the envoy, brought a few cronies and relatives, followed the envoy out of the barracks, and entered the prince's army to kowtow.
Liu Ju was overjoyed to see him coming, and immediately explained his intention and urged for help.Ren An laughed and said, since the prince has integrity, the minister immediately rushed back to the Northern Army and sent troops to help the prince to kill the treacherous officials.
The prince said in a hurry, he has to be a general.When the traitors are wiped out, the general will become a marquis, and the country will last forever.
Ren Andao, the minister is only for the country, not for the feudal lord.The minister will leave first, and the prince will wait here.With that said, he stood up to leave.
At this moment, Xiao Wu hastily and quietly tugged on the prince's clothes, and winked at him.In fact, when the envoy went to the camp to summon Ren An, Xiao Wu was already advising the prince. He asked, does His Highness think Ren An will come?
Liu Judao, Shen Jun, don't worry, Ren An and I have always been close, and this person is very righteous, he will not sit idly by.
Xiaobudao, Your Highness, forgive me for speaking bluntly.Chen and Ren An also had a drink together, and knew that although this person was upright and kind, he was always indecisive, ignorant of the general situation, worried about gains and losses, and placed too much emphasis on interests.It may not be reliable at critical times.The minister guessed that he cared about the prince's kindness, and was afraid that if the prince succeeded, he would blame himself deeply and should come.But I speculated privately that even if he came, he would just hold a wait-and-see attitude.On the one hand, he hopes that His Highness the Crown Prince will win so that he can win the title; on the other hand, he is afraid that His Highness will be implicated in his failure.Therefore, according to my opinion, the guards can be arranged, and when Ren An arrives, he and all his subordinates will be killed immediately.
The prince was surprised and said, killing him, is it really crazy?This is absolutely impossible, how can Shen Jun treat the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain.
Shi De also interjected, Shen Jun is too narrow, Ren Jun is not what you said.He thought to himself, this Shen Wu has a vicious heart, there is no guarantee that he will not be another Jiang Chong in the future, and when the matter is successful, he must find an excuse to kill him to avoid future troubles.The ministers of the imperial court should all be Confucian scholars, and no grammatical officials like Shen Wu can be hired, and none of them are safe.
Little Martial Dao, Prince and Shaofu Jun, don't worry, let the minister finish talking.The crown prince killed him, then took his military talisman, issued an order saying that Ren An abolished the imperial edict, a great treason, and then galloped into the Northern Army to send troops.With the Northern Army, it is easy to defeat the soldiers of Sanfu County.Then we can immediately send troops to wait in Chidao, wait for the emperor to enter Jianzhang Palace, and shoot him immediately; or at least surround him and force him to abdicate.In this way, we will have no worries, and we can defeat the county soldiers with all our strength. Once Chang'an is wiped out, the world can also spread the word.What can Liu Quyao and Jiang Chong's remnants hide in Yingtai?We sent troops to besiege them, and within a few months, they would starve to death.
The prince said, using such a conspiracy to kill a virtuous minister like Ren An, and kill the king and father, even if he wins the world, he will have no face to face the people of the world.Shen Jun, stop talking, I can't do this.Besides, Ren Anjun will definitely help me. Killing him might arouse the suspicion of the Northern Army.
Xiao Wu sighed, the minister is so sincere, the prince should think twice.
At this time Ren An's leather car had already driven in, Liu Ju ignored Xiao Wu and went out of the tent to meet him.During the time when they asked about their health, Xiao Wu saw Ren An's flickering eyes and words, and became more convinced of his own judgment.He suddenly felt despair and resentment, knowing that if he missed this opportunity, the prince would die.When Ren An got up to leave, Xiao Wu suddenly pulled the prince's sleeve subconsciously and made a last gesture to him, but the prince gave him a hard look and turned the back of his head to him.Xiao Wu stared at the back of his flat head, a burst of extreme despair welled up in his heart, he really wanted to punch this stupid head violently and smash it flat.Although he couldn't possibly do that in the end.
He ran out, mounted his horse, and returned to his rear.Well, he said nonsense to Yingqi and Guo Po, let's run away at night.
Ying Qi didn't ask any questions, because he knew that Xiao Wu never did things for no reason.He nodded.It was almost dark, and Liu Ju was still standing on the nest car looking at the northern army barracks. He hoped to see the barracks opened. Ren An led the army to swarm out, followed him into Chang'an City, and blocked the Yunyang Ganquan road.But he didn't wait. After Ren An's car drove back to the barracks, the gate of the barracks was closed immediately, and there was no sound. There was no trace of smoke above the barracks. Obviously, Ren An had deceived himself.He was a little unwilling to give up, and sent envoys again, but they couldn't knock on the camp gate.Liu Ju was furious, and it seemed that he had been tricked by Zhu Zi. He told Shi De that if he didn't open the door, we would attack. ——Oh, I regret not listening to Mr. Shen just now.
Shi De murmured, the prince has always treated Ren An well... It's really a life of death, it's friendship.I didn't expect that we were all sold by this stick.However, attacking is absolutely impossible, and it is lucky that he does not come to attack us now.Let us advance to Chang'an City, and use our feathers to conquer all the counties and national soldiers of the world.
The prince drew his sword and cut off a corner of the case, and said angrily, "Okay, quickly invite Mr. Shen to discuss the matter.
The attendant beside him said that Mr. Shen just galloped back to the rear army.
The rear army couldn't find Xiao Wu either.He, Yingqi, Guo Pohu, Tan Chongguo and several other cronies have already left the prince's army secretly.They didn't want to escape, at least Xiao Wu didn't think so, he only knew that the prince would definitely fail.But what I can do now is to leave a way out for the prince, so that he can have a chance to escape after his defeat.He remembered that there was another person who didn't use it, and that was Zhang Chong.
When Zhang Chong was captured in Dawangtan, Xiao Wu knew that this man would be useful one day, but at that time he wanted to support Guangling King Liu Xu as the crown prince together with Zhao Heqi.Later, the situation changed, Zhao Heqi was dead, and Liu Lidu was also dead, so he abandoned this idea long ago.He brought Zhang Chong to Yuzhang County, and then to Chang'an, and appointed Zhang Chong as the official secretary. Zhang Chong was also very grateful to himself, and finally expressed once that if the time was right, he would help expose the dark affairs of the King of Changyi. .It's a pity that in this situation, the postal route is blocked, and there is no chance to report Liu Quyao again.What's more, the emperor is furious, and he may not believe it.But when things subside and the emperor calms down, it may not be so.So the current method is to keep the prince first, as long as the prince stays hidden among the people for a few months, he may get a pardon.Maybe the emperor really doesn't like the prince, but people's feelings are always unpredictable.If the prince was really killed and proved innocent in the end, would the emperor feel at ease?As a close father and son for decades, he may lose and regret it.He will regret this: it turns out that what he feels dissatisfied may not be bad, and what he feels satisfied may not necessarily be good.At least there is this possibility: he may really be dissatisfied with this son, but watching him go to death alive, painful and helpless, from a big Han crown prince whom everyone admires to death, it is definitely not a good thing.He could deprive this son of his right to be a prince, but he couldn't bear to think of his innocent and desperate death.
Xiao Wu and several others entered Chang'an, but the guards guarding the gate didn't know that he had helped the prince rebel.He began to rejoice that he was lucky not to accept the post general post from the crown prince, otherwise the list would have been spread out long ago.He pretended to be Jing Zhaoyin and drove into his mansion.Chang'an city is temporarily in a power vacuum, but it may not be the case tomorrow, the prince's army rushed into Chang'an.Then Liu Quyao will lead his army to counterattack.This is a certain thing.
But in the evening, Liu Quyu's army entered the city first. When the prince led his troops to the north bank of the Weishui River, Ma Tong's younger brother Ma Heluo led Hu Qi of the Xuanqu Palace to attack the small number of people guarding the shore of Kunming Lake. The prince's army, the Xiongnu cavalry defeated the prince's mob in an instant with good riding and shooting skills, and Liu Quyao's army was transported out of Yingtaiguan by ferry and rushed to Chang'an.He knew that the prince would definitely lead troops into Chang'an.They wanted to close the city gates as soon as they entered Chang'an, and gather and annihilate the prince's army.
The next day, the prince's tens of thousands of troops returned to Chang'an and marched along Gao Street. Under the West Tower of Changle Palace, they encountered a roadblock composed of rows of ox carts. Behind the roadblock were densely packed soldiers. It was the army dispatched by Liu Quyu.Then, the two armies began a massive mutual massacre under the West Tower of Changle Palace.Between Changle Palace and Weiyang Palace is a huge arsenal, and there is a huge square in front of the arsenal. Normally, this is the place to train soldiers, but at this time, it is the best position and execution ground.Two hundred years ago, when Qin Huiwen's younger brother Chi Liji was dying, he asked someone to bury himself here, saying that two palaces would join my tomb in a hundred years.He was known as a "brain tank". There was a proverb in Qin State at that time: "Strength makes you humble, and wisdom makes you li." Sure enough, he foresaw that Xiao He built Weiyang Palace to the west of his tomb, just in line with the inherent joy of Qin. Palace, which was later Changle Palace.But I don't know if he has foreseen that not only will his tomb be sandwiched between the two palaces a hundred years later, but two hundred years later, he will still be lucky enough to see this thrilling massacre tragedy performed in front of his tomb.Moreover, this scene did not take into account the cold wind in Chang'an. It lasted for five days. From the first day to the last day, every day was a wave of climaxes. The blood of the blood was fueling the flames. The sewers of Chang'an City had never received so much blood flow. It was comparable to the torrential rain in summer, so majestic.Perhaps even more intense than a torrential rain.Didn't I say that? "The rainstorm never lasts all day", the more rapid the rain, the longer it lasts, but the incessant rain does not have such momentum.Within five days, nearly 100,000 corpses had accumulated on this site.The blood of 100,000 corpses shrouded Changle Palace and Weiyang Palace in a foul-smelling blood mist all day long.From behind the army, Liu Ju watched his guards and prisoners fall down in batches, howling, as if he felt that the blood in his body was draining little by little, but there was nothing he could do about it.There are fewer and fewer living people.And the prime minister will not be short of blood, the blood of the yellow-headed soldiers ran out, and the county soldiers from Sanfu near the county came, followed by Jianzhang Yingqi, Habayashi orphans, northern army knights, and Sanfu near the county Under the emperor's edict, soldiers from all over the world drove to Chang'an from afar.Liu Ju was in despair. When he saw that his family members Zhang Guang, Shaofu Shide and others were also shot through by crossbow arrows, he knew that the situation was over. With a wail, he turned his horse's head and led dozens of trusted soldiers to gallop to the gate of Chang'an City. Go, now only escape is the only thing he can do.
There are three gates on each side of the city wall of Chang’an City. The one on the east is called Fu’an Gate. From here, ride a horse and gallop south to Xiadu County, where Leyouyuan and Bailuyuan used to be Liu Ju’s favorite places to travel, so Fuangmen is also called Dumen.Once out of the city gate, there is a bridge across the Weishui River, which is said to have been built by Lu Ban.The Xiadu area is where Shi Liangdi's clan gathers, and he is quite familiar with it when he travels to various counties on weekdays.He thought it would be more reassuring to find a hiding place there.That was naturally his first choice of escape route. He rode his horse and galloped through the streets full of flames, and rushed southward.Although he already knew that all the city gates were blocked by Liu Qushou's soldiers, because the emperor issued a strict decree to close the city gates tightly, and no rebels could get away.What's more, in the past few days, perhaps the emperor has been sitting on the god's platform tens of feet high in Jianzhang Palace, looking down at the mortal beings in Chang'an City who are madly killing each other.They were all driven to work for the father and son, although most of them were very reluctant.
The old emperor's heart is complicated, occasionally, he will look back, look back, and look at the young son playing around him, he will feel a burst of relief.Although the inexplicable self-blame comes from time to time like waves, many things have already happened after all and are irreversible.Letting things go beyond redemption is the best way to get rid of the torture of conscience.Not to mention the anger caused by the crown prince cursing himself temporarily overwhelmed everything else.Sometimes he wanted to capture the prince alive so that he could ask him why he cursed his father?Maybe he thought so, so when Liu Qusuo came to report to him that the crown prince had broken through the gate of Fu'an Gate and escaped, he was furious.Are you taking my edict as a joke?He said angrily, last time you lost your official seal, I didn't punish you, I hope you will make meritorious deeds and atone for your crime.I didn't expect that if you didn't try your best, you still let that unscrupulous person run away.
Su Wen said from the side, Your Majesty calm down, the prime minister has been supervising the battle at the front line, and the guard of Fu'an Gate is in charge of the prime minister Si Zhitian Ren.According to the law, Tian Ren should be beheaded.
What about Tian Ren's head?Liu Che said angrily.
Liu Qushen said tremblingly that the minister wanted to execute Tian Ren on the spot, but the censor doctor Yu Sheng blocked the minister, saying that Si Zhi was a senior official of two thousand stones, and it was inappropriate to execute Tian Ren without trial.Therefore, the minister temporarily arrested Tian Ren and waited for the imperial edict to judge.
Liu Che said angrily, Prime Minister Shi Zhanggan and eunuch Ling Suwen, you go to the city and bring the violent victory and Tian Ren to me.I want to interrogate myself.
Bao Shengzhi also commanded the army to fight the final battle with the prince's remnant army on the gate tower of Fu'an gate.Zhang Gan and Su Wen appeared, and they said in a strange tone that the doctor doesn't have to be busy.The emperor was furious and summoned you to go to Jianzhang Palace to file a complaint.You and Tian Ren let the rebels go and explain to the emperor yourself.And Tian Ren was also taken away.
Bao Shengzhi was stunned, he said weakly, if I let the prince go, the emperor will eventually understand my painstaking efforts.
Zhang Gan laughed and said, what painstaking effort, if you collude with the rebels, just wait for the clan to punish you.
Tian Ren was caught with his hands back and pushed out.He looked at Zhang Gan and said with a sneer, don't be complacent, we may not be the ones punished by the clan.The emperor was only furious for a moment, and it will not be long before he will know that the prince was wronged.On the other hand, Liu Quyao himself should be more careful. It is not without evidence that he and Jiang Chong colluded with King Changyi.You two traitors are attached to them, and none of you can escape.
Su Wen's face changed drastically, and he screamed, "You dare to speak hard, when the car arrives, you will know what it's like to be a prisoner."Come, first untie the seal ribbon of the violent victory.He turned his head and winked at Zhang Gan.The two walked out together.
Seeing that there was no one around, Su Wen whispered to Zhang Gan, Mr. Chang Shi, do you think Tian Ren and Bao Shengzhi dared to let go of the rebels, are they really confident?
Zhang Gan said, this is indeed a bit strange.The emperor strictly ordered the gates of the city to be closed tightly, and it was impossible for Liu Ju to break through the barriers with the few disabled soldiers around him.I heard people report that Jing Zhaoyin and Shen Wu had been with Tian Ren these few days, and now he is gone.Could it be that Shen Wu has some information about us.This scorpion has always been treacherous, and it is not easy to deal with.
As soon as Su Wen heard Shen Wu's name, his face changed color, and he said angrily that Shen Wu was really hard to guard against. Captain Jiang tried to get rid of him many times, but failed. Instead, he died this time.I hate him too.
Why didn't I, Zhang Gan said, the last time the court discussed his crimes, he robbed me and made me look ugly on the spot.I also wish I could sleep on its skin and eat its flesh.
So what should we do, Su Wendao, with Tian Ren's tone, if Shen Wu's traitor really gave him some evidence and let him speak in front of the emperor, wouldn't we be dead.
Zhang Gan sneered, then simply kill them and report to the emperor that they committed suicide in fear of crime.
Liu Ju led dozens of people, galloped across the Weihe Hongqiao, looked at Xiadu in the distance, and his heart was full of sadness.His mother stayed in Weiyang Palace, fearing her life would be lost.It is absolutely impossible for his wife and daughter to survive.The eldest son, Liu Jin, was lost in the chaos, and now he is accompanied by only his two youngest sons and more than a dozen personal guards.Although the Xiadu area is where he often comes to gallop, but now he no longer comes to shoot and hunt as a prince, but is distraught, panicked like a bereaved dog, and flees as a traitor.They ran for more than an hour, and they could see the Bo Pavilion on the White Deer Plain in the distance.Sitting on the Bo Pavilion, you can look down at Xiadu.Usually when hunting, they rest halfway, and they will definitely choose to set up tents in Boting, drink wine, and look around at the scenery under Bailuyuan. , this is their most admired scenic spot.However, this time, when they rode up to Bailuyuan, they didn't have the slightest sense of high spirits that they would not be on the verge of reaching the end, but were full of sorrow.
As soon as their car boarded the terrace in front of Bo Pavilion, they suddenly found two leather carts hidden among the grass and trees, and several people were sitting on the terrace to rest.Liu Ju's heart sank, and he let out a long sigh of relief when he saw it clearly, and exclaimed, Shen Wujun, why are you here, you don't come here to capture me and make contributions.
Xiao Wu looked dignified and authentic, I have been waiting for the prince here for a long time.
The remaining guards next to the prince looked at each other in blank dismay, although there were only five men and one woman beside Xiao Wu.But they were indeed exhausted and didn't want to fight anymore.What's more, the bearded man next to Xiao Wu looks quite strong, and there is really not much chance of eliminating him.
Liu Judao, does Shen Jun really want to capture me back for a reward? We have cooperated before.The emperor will not let you go.
Guo Pohu couldn't help but interjected, the crown prince misunderstood, it wasn't our lord who saved you, you can't even get out of Chang'an City now.
Liu Ju said in surprise, Shen Jun saved me?He patted his head, that's right, when I arrived at the gate of the city, I thought I couldn't get out of the city, but the soldiers guarding the gate had no fighting spirit, they just ran away after a few false responses, so that we had a chance to break through the gate and rush out.What exactly is going on?
Shen Wudao, I just persuade Tian Ren and Bao Shengzhi who are guarding the city gate.I told him that I already had the evidence that Liu Quyu and Jiang Chong colluded with King Changyi to rebel.If the prince is released this time, there will be rewards in the future.He saw my evidence, and sure enough, he agreed.It was the crown prince who gave them the hope of becoming a marquis. What ability do I have?
Liu Ju said with emotion, Shen Jun is really an elder, and he deserves to be credited.At this time, you are still willing to save me, a poor man.Alas, I regret that I didn't listen to your advice at the beginning. If I killed Ren An and took away his tiger talisman, maybe it wouldn't be the way it is today.
This is because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is too kind and humble. If God does not allow the Crown Prince to be the king, it would be a misfortune for a great man.Ren An is a man with two heads, playing tricks, thinking that he can protect himself if he doesn't help the prince.But in my opinion, according to the emperor's usual temper and behavior, he will definitely be annoyed at his double-mindedness and be sentenced to death.
It's really clever but was misunderstood by cleverness, Liu Judao, Shen Jun's guess is right, he will indeed end up like this.Alas, I regretted it later and sent someone to look for Shen Jun, but said that I had already left.I don't know how Shen Jun knew that I was going out through the south gate, and how he knew that the guard at the south gate was Tian Ren.I really don't understand.
Shen Wu sighed, this is God's will to save the prince.Thinking of what happened a few days ago in his mind, he couldn't help feeling afraid.He didn't expect to leave the prince's army and enter the city, and the city was under full martial law.Under the leadership of Jiang Tuanzhi, the soldiers of Chang'an Eighth Street sealed off the road tightly, and no one was allowed to gallop on the road at will.Although he already knew from Lubu's banxi that Tian Ren was guarding the Fu'an gate, he couldn't get close.If it wasn't for Jin Moru's sudden appearance, he might be trapped in the city now.
When Jin Moru ran into Jingzhao Yin's mansion with his trusted servants, Xiao Wu was thinking of a good strategy under the lamp, thinking about how to get close to Tian Ren, so as to persuade him with his interests.In the dark city of Chang'an, the sound of gongs could be heard from time to time, and it was obvious that there were occasional fierce battles.He knew that time was very tight. After three or four days, the prince's army was almost exhausted. He wondered if he could last two nights.Once Liu Quyao fully controlled the situation, he would definitely be in Dasuo City during the day. If he captured a few cronies of the prince, he would be able to find out that he had also participated in the prince's rebellion. At that time, he would only die.But he thought of many ways, but he overthrew them one by one.It's just too difficult.When he was restless and almost desperate at his desk, Hemen pushed away with a clang, and a familiar figure walked in.Xiao Wu almost didn't froze, the figure was a woman, and it turned out to be Jin Moru.
God, how did you find this place.Xiao Wu shouted subconsciously, Chongguo——
No need to shout, Jin Moru said softly, I told Tangun, I am here to help you.Not that he was incompetent.I know you must be here, I have to come, because God is telling me somewhere, I can finally win a chance to save you... I have waited too long for this.
Xiao Wu lowered his eyes, Mr. Yi, in fact, you have taken care of Wu too much, but Wu is very ashamed and has nothing to repay.And... also killed your uncle.
Don't call me Yijun, Jin Moru said, I don't like you calling me like that, can you call me Moru?As affectionate as calling your own wife.No, don't refuse, I know you won't like me, and your wife is thousands of times stronger than me.But I still want you to call me that, please, I hope it's not too much for me.
Xiao Wu is at a loss, Mr. Yi, it's not that I didn't accept your love at the beginning, it's really difficult.As for Jiang Chong, he has a deep blood feud with me. If I don't kill him, I can't die in peace.Yijun is noble and beautiful, and Wu has always admired him deeply, but it is a pity that Wu's fate is not even, and he is incompetent, so that he has failed the kindness of Yijun many times, and he is really guilty.Only after death can a grass title ring be repaid.
Alas, it's all fate, Jin Moru sat opposite her and said sadly, do you really refuse to call me by my name?Even if you call it one sentence, just one sentence.
Xiao Wu raised his head, Jin Moru was wearing a deep light blue dress, his face was snow-white, his eyes were full of tears, there was a kind of indescribable pathetic sadness.He remembered the congratulatory speech when he was newly married, smiled bitterly, and said, Mo Ru, Wu is an ominous person, and he often brings others into trouble.Lingfu, Mr. Jiang, is different from Naifu. In fact, you two are more suitable together.
After hearing this, Jin Moru's eyes drifted away, and he murmured: "Auspicious days and auspicious days will make a good couple; respect your dignity, and be gentle and gentle; husband and wife will be protected forever, and you will receive Hu Fu forever!"
Xiao Wu knew that she was reciting the congratulatory message he gave her at the banquet, but he didn't know her intention, and was about to explain something, when Jin Moru suddenly raised his sleeve to wipe away his tears, forced a smile, and said, you are finally willing to call me No sound!What a good match... The reason why I married Jiang Donzhi is also because of you!Too bad I couldn't help you in the end.When I heard your wedding speech at the banquet... how uncomfortable I felt, alas...you are so capable, you can get rid of the crime every time, and you can even turn defeat into victory, and finally killed my husband, A Weng .However, this time you must ask me for help.After she said this, a hint of pride appeared on her face.
Xiao Wu didn't know how to answer, but just stared at her blankly.
Jin Moru didn't avoid her gaze either, the gaze was full of tenderness, I will also call you Brother Wu, even though I am one year older than you.Brother Wu, now you have no choice but to run away and hide among the people waiting for the amnesty.Well, sometimes I wonder myself why I always come to see you off when you run away.
Xiao Wu had a fever on his face, and said, it's all because Wu is useless, so he has to be a sad dog from time to time.
Jin Moru said, Brother Wu, why do you need to be humble, everyone in the court knows your talent, my father and several elder brothers all sincerely admire you.But it seems that you are a bit talented and lifeless... I think back to the scene when you were rescued in Yuzhang County, I am really moved... I didn't expect that woman to become your wife in the future-if I had the ability to save you back then, what should I do? How good it is.The one who replaced her... perhaps I was the one who replaced her.But she is so beautiful, how can I compare with her.Otherwise, even if she died like her, she would be willing.
Xiao Wu was a little embarrassed. What Jin Moru said was that if she could save him, then it would not be Liu Lidu who would become his wife, but Jin Moru.I was very moved in my heart, I didn't expect that I, Shen Wu, would be regarded as a person who can only repay kindness with my body, it is really absurd.He was ashamed to himself, and sighed, people are mortal, so there is no need to mention the past.Wu Tian was born with bad luck, and he has affected many people. I am afraid that he will not be able to repay him in this life.
Jin Moru said, okay, let’s not talk about this anymore, now the gate of Chang’an is closed, and the gate of Bacheng is guarded by a few of my husband’s cronies, Shen Jun pretended to kidnap me after dark, my husband would be patrolling Gaojie at that time, he was concerned about me If you are safe, you must not dare to order soldiers to attack.You can take the opportunity to turn right along Gao Street, drive to Bacheng Gate in the dark, use me as a threat, and order my husband to let you out of the city.After leaving Chang'an, you go to Quanjiuli, Hu County to find my elder brother's friend Jingzhao Hero Du Shaoweng. This man is an elder who would rather commit suicide than betray his friend.You hide in his house and wait for the opportunity, and you will definitely wait until the day of amnesty.By the way, this is my brother's handwriting, if you show him, he will understand.With that said, Jin Moru handed Xiao Wu an embroidered pouch.
Xiao Wu was deeply touched, and hurriedly said, this is absolutely impossible.Wu would rather die than hijack a man's wife and act in front of him.
Jin Moru approached, suddenly grabbed his sleeve, and said softly, Brother Wu, you look down on me, won't you give me a chance to save you?Besides, in order to help the prince, you should also listen to me.Would you rather see Liu Quyao and his gang become more arrogant?Even if you don't care, you just can't bear to watch the few people around you die with you. I heard that the prince's remnant army is only to be wiped out tonight. Once the battle is over tomorrow, you won't be able to fly out of Chang'an City.
Xiao Wu sat down slumped, obviously what Jin Moru said made sense.If you reject Jin Moru's suggestion, you will not regret your own death, and Yingqi, Guo Pohu, and Tan Chongguo will all die.Besides, there are abandoned slaves, can I bear to watch the soldiers capture her, rape and humiliate her?He stayed for a while, then stood up abruptly, cutting off the cases in front of him with a single sword.Two words came out of my mouth, all right.
Xiao Wu didn't tell the prince about these things, he accepted Jin Moru's suggestion, but suddenly thought, it's better to follow the plan, instead of going out from Bacheng Gate, turn into Xiyin Street, gallop to Fu'an Gate, to persuade Tian Ren, If the prince escapes from the Fu'an gate, let the prince go. He knows that the prince will definitely go out from here, because Xiadu County is the closest and most convenient, and Xiadu County is the place the prince loves and is most familiar with. You will think that is your best hiding place.His prediction was indeed correct.
His Royal Highness, Xiao Wudao, Xiadu is not a safe place, let's go to Hu County.
The original name of Hu County was Hu County, with Dinghu Mountain on the right and the Yellow River on the left.The terrain is very prominent, known as the fortress of the peach forest, the Yellow River flows through the high mountains, the valleys are deep, high above the clouds, and the danger is unattainable.There are deep forests and luxuriant trees on the mountain, and the day is dark. It has been a blessed place to hide and escape since ancient times.Dinghu Mountain was originally named Jingshan Mountain. According to legend, the Yellow Emperor once cast a tripod here to make alchemy and became immortal. A yellow dragon descended from the sky and carried the Yellow Emperor to ascend.The officials of the Yellow Emperor were reluctant to leave the Yellow Emperor, and they all climbed up the dragon's back with him. The Yellow Dragon couldn't bear too many people, so he was eager to soar up. Because their bodies were too heavy, their beards fell off one by one with their bodies, so they had to kneel on the ground, looking up at the sky and wailing.Because of this, Jingshan was renamed Dinghushan.The county next to Dinghu Mountain was originally called Hu County. Later, because the imperial court hated the Huns and Hu people, they thought the word Hu was ugly, so they changed the name to Lake.Quanjiuli is on the edge of Hu County, the road is rugged, and there is a spring of Jiujian, which originates from the foot of Dinghu Mountain and surrounds the whole Li.This place is relatively remote, and there are almost no rich people. Du Shaoweng's family is considered to be a little better here.He was originally a rich man, but because he has always been eager to be a chivalrous man and generously spared money, his family has become increasingly impoverished.However, even though he was poor, the whole Jingzhao publicized his good name, and the court ministers were proud to know him, and officials often drove from Chang'an to visit while they were resting.Every festival, there are mostly old people's ruts outside his door, which is envied by all the people nearby.Jin Moru's eldest brother, Jin Buyou, has a good friendship with him.When Du Shaoweng saw Jin Buyou's handwriting, he immediately led Xiao Wu and Liu Ju to his backyard.The backyard was shaded by dense woods and wormwood, Du Shaoweng bowed to salute, the cold house was dilapidated, please His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Shen Junhaihan.
Liu Ju looked around and sighed, Du Jun is famous all over the world, yet his home is so cold.If I am lucky enough to give me a chance to reappear, I must use Wan Jin as Du Junshou.
Du Shaoweng's expression changed, and he said displeasedly, I just pity the prince's innocence, how can I expect to repay him?If the prince returns to wealth and honor, and hopes to treat the people of the world favorably, the young man will be very lucky.Otherwise, the young man's death would not be enough to get rid of his infamy.
Xiao Wu hurriedly said, Du Jun, don't misunderstand, the prince has always been kind, but he just followed the ancient saying of "no virtue, no reward". When he lived in Mingguang Palace, he was never proud of his wealth, let alone today.
Liu Ju said in shame, what Shen Jun said hit my heart, Du Jun forgive me.
Du Shaoweng nodded and said, I know what the prince wants.Prince, please listen to the minister's words. Once you come to the minister's place, follow the minister's arrangement and never go out.The daily rough tea and light food are brought in by the dog.The young man is not talented, and he has a few acquaintances on weekdays. He will definitely discuss with them and find an opportunity to write a letter to the emperor to defend the prince.However, the courtiers have always been vulgar, and they don't know if there are people capable of writing around the prince. The emperor is very good at art and literature all his life. If the memorials are written in a touching and touching way, it will get twice the result with half the effort.
Liu Ju looked around at the crowd, looked at Xiao Wu, and heard for a long time that Shen Jun was good at swords and pens, and also good at Confucianism, which is not comparable to ordinary officials.Dare to ask Shen Jun to act on his behalf, I don't know if Shen Jun may agree?
Xiao Wu thought for a while, and said, since the crown prince is ordered, how dare Wu not obey?
Du Shaoweng happily said, okay, after Shen Jun finishes writing the memorial, I will hand it over to my acquaintances.Do not go out without news, remember to remember.
The prince said, definitely.
They just hid in the Du family's backyard every day, and I don't know how many days and nights passed.They knew that Du Shaoweng's family was in decline, so suddenly there were so many people in the family and they needed to provide food, which would be even more difficult.In this embarrassing situation, the longer the time drags on, the more variables there will be.But fortunately, more than ten days later, Du Shaoweng came to the backyard and brought good news. He smiled at Liu Ruo, the minister entrusted the three elders of Huguan, Zhang Ru, to write a letter to defend the prince.The emperor seemed quite aware of it.
Liu Ju was overjoyed, is that really the case?Thank you so much Du Jun.
Du Shaoweng said happily, yes.It also depends on Shen Jun's literary talents, otherwise the emperor may not be so easily moved.
Liu Judao said that he should really be grateful to Mr. Shen, because he is really a talent of Gongqing.As soon as Shen Jun finished writing, I read it several times and was very moved.I didn't expect Shen Jun to be so clear about human relationships at such a young age.Like the saying "If a father does not have a father, then the son will not have a son, and if the king does not have the king, the minister will not be the minister. Although there is millet, how can I get it and eat it?" It is really the essence of Confucianism. The second classic of Guliang, but it is better to read these few sentences of Shen Jun to make people enlightened.
Du Shaoweng said with a smile, Shen Jun expounded on the destruction of the accumulation and destruction of the bones, and everyone's mouth melts gold.The minister has recited it every day these days, and he is familiar with it by heart.He said in his mouth and said: "In the past, Yu Shun was the most filial, but not inferior to Gusou; filial piety was slandered, Bo Qi was exiled, flesh and blood were close relatives, father and son were suspicious. What? It was born of accumulation and destruction. From this point of view, all sons are filial, but the father does not notice. The current crown prince is the heir of the Han Dynasty, inheriting the inheritance of the eternal world, embodying the importance of the ancestors, and relatives are the eldest son of the emperor. Jiang Chong, a man in common clothes, is a minister of Lu Yan Ear; Your Majesty used it to show off, and took the command of the supreme to force the emperor's prince. He pretended to be treacherous, and the group of evil people was misunderstood, so that the road of relatives was blocked. If the prince enters, he will not be able to see him. The only grievance is settled without accusation. I can't bear the heart of anger, and I will kill it. I will flee in fear. The son steals the father's soldiers to save the ears! Yu Fan. A gentleman of kindness and tyranny, who has no faith in slander. Slander is indiscriminate and disturbs the four kingdoms.' In the past, Jiang Chong slandered and killed Prince Zhao, and everyone in the world heard of it. Your Majesty did not examine it, went deeper than the prince, became furious, and raised a large army to ask for it. The three princes will be their own generals. The wise dare not speak, the debaters dare not speak, and the ministers are pained! Only your majesty is relieved, and you will not worry about the prince's faults, and you will not let the prince die for a long time..." Xiao Wu忙躬身道，杜君如此抬举，武深为惭愧，只是不知皇上有没有下诏赦免太子。
杜少翁道，还不能知道皇上的确切意思。不过此书奏上，皇上虽然没有报文，却令尚书赐籍长孺黄金，并善言抚慰，可见已经不再怒恨太子。不过臣想，皇上要撤回系捕太子的诏书，还有个情绪的转折过程，太子且放宽心，再等待几日罢。
刘据有点沮丧，唉，皇上一日不下赦书，我就一日不得出去。真不知哪天是个尽头。
杜少翁安慰道，太子切莫着急，再忍数日，一定有喜讯。我已经托付另一知交田千秋上书，再为太子辨冤。
刘据叹道，也只能如此了，多谢杜翁费心。
又过去了近十天，杜少翁终究没有露面。刘据和两个儿子逐渐不堪忍受粗茶淡饭，何况连这粗茶淡饭都份量不足。他们在宫中的时候，每天能饱食三顿，现在却只能两顿，而且份量那么稀薄。所有的人都饿得没有什么力气了。时间并没有过去多少天，可是给人的信心损害却不成比例，几天前杜少翁带来的乐观早已被饥肠辘辘的空腹消化得无影无踪，他们一个时辰比一个时辰绝望。当杜少翁的儿子再送来那点微薄的饭食时，刘据叫住他问道，令尊好久不见，到底去哪里了？杜少翁的儿子敬地答道，阿翁去了长安，据说是找挚友为太子的事活动。
刘据忧急地说，可有什么新消息？
not yet.阿翁走时，只是吩咐太子千万不要出去。
哦，刘据低下头想了一会，我常听到前院半夜也有响声，颇为奇怪。你们每天睡得那么晚么？
杜少翁的儿子颇为惭愧，迟疑地说，寒家素来贫困，不得不多织草鞋去卖，否则无米下锅……
刘据脸色灰白，默然不应。整个夜晚，他在屋里踱来踱去，没有一丝睡意。第二天一早，他召集众人道，杜君一家为了我们十几个人，愈发贫苦。这样下去不行，一旦断炊，就难免生变。我有个故人在临近的新安县，家财千万，诸君谁能跑一趟，为我去找他接济。
小武忙劝道，太子殿下，还是再忍耐一段时间罢。现今皇上还没有明确赦免太子，天下都想捕获太子以封侯，太子能保证故人就可靠么？
刘据有点不悦，沈君不必多言，事已至此，实在无可奈何——何况，沈君的故人可靠，我的故人难道就会比不上？我身为储君几十年，总不能说一个靠得住的挚友也没有。他顿了一下，似乎发觉自己说话不妥，补充道，沈君毋虑，一定会没事的。我只不过不想看到诸位饿死，连累到杜君一家也饿死累死。
听太子这么一说，小武也不好意思再劝阻了，于是默然不应。檀充国突然插话道，臣愿意为太子充当信使，潜去新安。
小武心里很是不快，忍不住道，如此重大的事，檀君能够胜任吗？
檀充国道，府君放心，虽然不才，可也不敢知难而退。
刘据喜道，檀君一向办事干练，怎么不能胜任？檀君愿去，那是再好不过。我马上写好手书，君到新安见到主人，交给他就行了——速去速回。
小武还想说什么，看见太子满脸喜色，话到喉头，又吞了回去。
檀充国俯身道，太子放心，充国一定不辱使命。
看着檀充国离去的身影，所有的人心里都升起了巨大的希望，他们盼望的还不仅仅是充足的食物，更指望伴随着这食物而来的好消息，也许一联系上太子的这个挚友，就意味着又多了一个人加入到营救他们的阵营。一个人在绝望的时候，连根稻草也会当作救星。一群人亦如是。可是，他们哪里知道，他们一心盼来的将是那样可怕的失望。
征和二年的十一月辛亥，在檀充国离开后的第五天，黄昏。小武等人听到前院有异常声响。杜少翁的儿子匆匆跑来，惶急地说，太子殿下，有数百县吏向这边驰来，不知怎么回事。
刘据面如土色，果真有此事？敢问令尊从长安回来了没有？
杜子道，还没有回来。我们遵照阿翁指示，日日去县廷看露布文书，仍不见有赦书传达，看来阿翁还在活动。现在购赏太子的文书还在到处露布，所以我们才劝太子不能出去。
所有的人都是满脸失望。
哦，不知赏金多少，刘据的次子烦躁地说，现在凭空跑来了县吏，你们家住在这么偏僻的地方，怎么可能轻易发觉？一定是有人向县廷告了密。
杜子怒道，皇孙，恕我直言，虽然我们和皇孙贵贱相隔，但是也不能容许皇孙这样侮辱我们杜氏的家风。不管皇孙怎么怀疑，我们杜氏一族，自问一片赤诚，苍天可鉴。
小武忙插嘴道，杜少君息怒，皇孙也是一时惶急。少君说有县吏驰来，也许是其他公事，未必是发现了我们，我随你去前院看看。
刘据道，我们多几个人去看看。
几个人匆匆跑到前院，攀上角楼，杜少翁虽然家道中落，但是这座宅子乃是先人传下，虽然稍微破旧，规模却还可以，寻常中人之家必备警贼的角楼还是有的。而且这角楼颇为宽阔坚固，简直就像一个城楼。角楼上已经有很多人，杜少翁全家男子数十口皆面色严肃地向外眺望。只见远处泉鸠水一曲，十几辆葱棂车正沿着河岸，向里门方向疾速驰来。角楼上的人心里砰砰直跳，他们多么盼望这是巡行官吏例行宣告诏令的行为。刘据趴在角楼栏杆上，嗓子里头干燥得象要冒烟，一颗心七上八下。不要紧张，他心里安慰自己道，也许是皇上颁布赦书了，文书刚刚传达到湖县，因为事情重大，所以县廷专门派官吏下到各个里来宣告。他盯着那些葱棂车越驰越近，一双眼几乎要迸出血来。
而他身边的小武却心里凉了半截，他可没有太子那么乐观。太子虽然懂得公文传达程序，可是究竟不如他是基层小吏出身，官吏下乡宣告赦书绝不会发这么多奇怪的葱棂车。虽然他现在还看不出葱棂车里装载着什么，但已经觉得凶多吉少。他绝望地看了太子一眼，太子脸上半是希望的神态让他不忍心点明，而且，他也知道，现在告诉他也没用，已经是逃无可逃了。
没多久，革车驰近，长长的一排停在里门外面。大群县吏从车里钻出来，他们手中都握着弩机和长戟。刘据在楼上看得分明，身子抖了一下，又惊又怒地扫视杜少翁一家。显然，他怀疑是他们出卖了他。
杜少翁的几个儿子和孙子也默然不言，好一会，其中一个终于开口道，太子既然怀疑我们，我们也没办法，今天只有一死，以洗刷耻辱。
其他族人都无言地走到角楼的一侧，掀开几个木制的大箱子，从里面拿出剑戟和弓弩等武器。并列站在角楼上。
杜少翁听着，有县廷的文书，前此数日，你们的同伙檀充国自首，声言你们藏匿谋反太子一家。文书严令，赶快将太子一家交出，可以赐爵封侯，不然全部格杀勿论。一个声音从楼下响起。这声音颇为熟悉，好像就是丞相长史章赣。
继而又传上来一个老者抖抖索索的声音，杜家翁，把太子交出来罢，何苦连累自己家族族灭。这老者泉鸠里的里长，一向对杜少翁极为尊敬，当然不希望看到杜家被屠灭，企盼他能交人免罪。
楼上寂静无声。这时又传出一个熟悉的声音，似乎对领头县吏说，下走京兆男子檀充国，敢闻之：反贼就在这，有刘据的二子和随从，以及原京兆尹沈武和卒史郭破胡、婴齐等数人。
楼上众人听到檀充国这个名字和他的声音，无不失色。太子既绝望又悔恨地看着小武，他心里也清楚，虽然檀充国是小武的亲信，但是当初派人去求救，小武就坚决反对。现在能怪小武什么呢？顶多怪他用人不当罢了。
小武道，太子……，他想说些什么话来解释，但是知道现在说什么也是多余。他默默地从肩上摘下包裹，掏出小弩，装好弩箭。右手垂着，手指扣在机括上。他走到角楼边，道，檀君，我一向待你不薄。何苦如此相迫，出卖于我？
檀充国低下头，有点愧怍，不过他马上强打精神，昂头大声道，你们这群反贼，我被你们诱骗造反，心里日日悔恨。现在有机会弃暗投明，那有什么犹豫的。何况你只不过是我的故长吏，即便是我的父母同产兄弟，要是敢于造反，我一样也会大义灭亲。反贼不要再罗嗦了，赶快投降方是正经。
另一个长须的县吏附和道，我是新安县县丞，二百石长吏，檀君说得对。诏书明令，除首恶者必须伏诛外，三百石以下的官吏都可以赦免。你们懂事的，赶快系捕你们的首恶，以免自己被牵连。
那第一个说话的人站在檀充国身边，身材胖大，果然是丞相长史章赣。他得意地笑道，该死地沈武，果然敢于造反，枉皇上那么信任你。今天将你捕回，一定要千刀万剐才能解恨。
小武沉默了片刻，突然冷笑道，很好，他突然伸出右手，小弩在衣袖间一闪，三点银色疾飞而出，檀充国正仰面说话，看见箭矢飞来，躲闪不及，惨叫一声，胸腹连中二矢，扑通一声向后坐在地下。他看了看胸腹间的血迹，脸色死灰，知道中了毒箭，不由得绝望地尖叫起来。章赣见势不妙，刚想跳开，却也被一矢射中肩头，向后趔趄了几步，惨呼连连。
下面的县吏大惊，那县丞赶忙下令，反贼不肯投降，全部射杀。
他这一声令下，县吏们全部挽满弓，箭矢纷纷向楼上射来。
楼上的杜氏一家也纷纷向楼下扔石块和发射箭矢，投掷短戟。但是力量悬殊，总是楼上惨叫声多，楼下受伤者少。混乱中，刘据一不小心，也被一箭射穿肩骨，血流如注。他忍住痛，拉住杜氏族中的一人，道，算了，不要再打了，都是我刘据一人之罪，我出去受缚，你们还可保全性命。
那个人不理，拼命挣脱他。经常给他们送饭的杜氏子劝道，太子，不必管我们了，我们既然受到重托，保全不了太子，只有同死，方无愧于心。有诺必践是我们杜氏的规矩。
刘据怒道，那好，我自己出去便是。他咬牙将箭拔出，往楼下奔去。其他人见刘据执意要出去自首，赶忙跟着他奔下，想作劝止。他们刚刚落地，大门已经被县吏撞开，几十个手执剑戟的县吏涌了进来。杜氏一家男女老幼这时全部执刀兵迎上，他们边格斗边疾呼道，太子快从后门逃走！
两个侍从挟着刘据赶忙往后门退，郭破胡也拉着小武往后狂奔，杜氏的一个家人突然往外面拉上前院们，叮嘱道，太子，赶快驾车从后院跑，后院全是山道，他们的革车不方便驰奔。
几个人边打便退，飞蝗一般的箭在空中乱飞。小武突然向前一个趔趄，被乱箭射中小腿。郭破胡赶忙架着他，退往后院。等刘据等人一进来，郭破胡咣当一声顶上大门。
门外不时传来呻吟和惨叫，门扇上也时时发出沉闷的声音，那是箭枝射在上面的碰撞声。躲在门内的众人面面相觑，内心虽然愧怍，却又无可奈何。他们知道杜氏族人很快就会被杀得一干二净，可是出去帮助，除了送死，也是完全无济于事。
唉，小武叹道，弘农杜氏，天下闻名，果然名不虚传。可惜今天为我等遭到灭门之祸！
刘据也长叹一声，道，可恨我刚才还怀疑他们出卖我，我真是有眼无珠，有何脸面再活在世上。他环视了一下，对他的几个侍卫说，你们出去帮助他们或者投降，由你们了。那几个侍卫多日来吃不饱，并没有什么力气，听了太子的话，默然不语。
这时门外脚步杂沓，声音又越来越近，只听见县丞在大声叫喊，赶快冲开门紧追那几个反贼。接着响起巨大的撞门声，显然是县吏们迫不及待想冲进来。因为诏书早就露布天下，有能捕获太子者，皆得封侯。因此不但是县吏，还有本地百姓闻知，都纷纷加入到进攻的队伍中。毕竟这样的诱惑是常人难以抵挡的。
在强烈而持续的撞击下，厚重的木门终于轰然倒塌。刘据剩下的侍卫也只能强打精神，上去格斗。而郭破胡对小武大声道，府君快从后山跑，我先斩了这几个蟊贼，再来和你会合。说着他吼声连连，手中短戟舞出一片银光，杀入县吏群中。他的膂力武功的确不是凡人可比，打了这许久，也不见他气力稍歇，只听他手中戟声呼呼，当者无不披靡。县吏们惨叫连连，血花飞溅。一时之间，竟无人敢于上前。对他们来说，封侯固然是天大的诱惑，可是和眼前性命相比，毕竟又排在第二位。
小武拉住刘据道，殿下，我们先跑，破胡君力敌千人，他一定会没事的。婴齐，你也跟上。
几个人如丧家之犬，撒脚往后山的树林里奔跑。跑不多久，太子大口大口地喘着粗气，扶着一棵大树道，我跑不动了，你们还是先走罢。他肩头上的箭伤犹自淌着鲜红的血流。
小武不理会他，叫婴齐挽住他的胳膊，连拖带拉着继续急奔。小武也面色惨白，他腿上的箭上虽然不重，但发力奔跑，也使血液不断地沁出来，染红了衣裤。他们跑了大约一顿饭功夫，看见前面树丛中有座破屋。
刘据突然长啸嘶声道，我是死活不跑了。不管怎样也只是一个死，何必如此受累。小武猜他想去那小屋，急道，不行，我们宁愿找个山洞休息，也不能去那显眼的屋子。杜家翁曾带我来后山察看地势，据说这里有条秘道，可以越过山脊，一般人绝对无法发现。只要出了秘道，就是黄河渡口，渡过黄河，进入河南郡内，就相对安全了。
不要白费力气了，追兵这么近，我们怎么逃得过。刘据道，你们快走罢。他边说边使劲挣脱婴齐的手，跌跌撞撞地往那木屋奔去。我现在下令，你们快走。
小武不忍，紧紧跟着他，边走边苦劝。刘据不再发话，奔到木屋，推开门，叹道，都是天意！说着木然地将门关上，你们不要进来。他颓丧走进去，迟疑片刻，将腰带解下，挂在屋梁上。
小武见刘据意志坚决，不敢闯进。但是突然听到里面有攀爬屋梁的声音，知道是怎么回事了，他隔着房门叹道，太子何苦如此。皇上未必会杀太子，实在不行，投降也无大碍。
刘据长叹一声，道，我愧对杜少翁，他们全家都为了我而死难，我还有什么脸面去见他。而且为了我这个不祥的人，导致长安数十万生灵涂炭，想起这个，时时恶梦频仍，我现在也看开了，死亦没什么可惧。沈君还是自己逃罢，不必管我。说着，将脖子往革带上一挂，将椅子蹬掉。
小武听到屋里有物件翻倒的声音，无奈地望了望婴齐等人。他们几个状貌都极狼狈，头发散乱，衣服上满是血迹和灰尘。他刚想开口，听得不远的树林中传来很欣喜的声音，快，这里有血迹，反贼太子一定没跑远。
是啊，另一个满口乡音的声音应道，没想到俺下半生也有命过上好日子，上天总算待俺不薄。
开头那个声音又应道，哈哈，是够幸运的，为了这个反贼太子，我们县廷同僚不知死了多少，他们万料不到，却被你这个乡下人也能拣了个便宜。你叫什么名字，现在的爵位是什么？
那个满口乡音的人答道，俺叫张富昌，本县山阳里人，爵位才是第一级公士，没想到马上可以跳到二十级列侯了。俺真是命好，若不是刚才那个使短戟的蛮子杀死那么多俺前面的人，也轮不到俺来拣这个便宜。
另一个细嗓的声音道，休要罗嗦，逐捕要紧。听他严厉的语气，显见得他是追得最紧的三人中地位最高的。
开头那个声音道，李大人说得是，等到抓到反贼太子，再好好庆贺罢。咱们快追。
小武沮丧地看看婴齐，点点头，唉，太子伤重，我们也是爱莫能助了，走罢。
这时耳边又听得郭破胡的声音，府君大人，我回来了。他一阵风似的从旁边的树林中窜出，身上衣服褴褛，脸上满是飞溅的血珠。小武见他安全回来，心中一喜，破胡，你没受伤罢。郭破胡笑道，对付这几个县吏，能受什么伤。我杀了十几个，看看还有哪个不要命的敢跟来。我们快走，这里山高林密，他们要跟来也未必那么容易。说着，他们拉着小武，奔入草丛。旁边的婴齐、张崇拉着郭弃奴，也紧紧跟着他们。郭弃奴本来就是农家出身，虽然面貌柔弱，但实际上还比较结实，跑起路来也堪堪跟得上。
转瞬间他们已跑入了一片竹林，但是很快又听见了弓弦声，和羽箭的嗖嗖声在身后追逐。小武愈发觉得自己力气不够了，他小腿上的箭伤不时渗出血来，一路撒了过去。他强忍着气喘，低头猛跑，又不知在山道上颠簸了多久，突然眼前一空，视野极端开阔了起来，面前是一片浊水长天。原来他们竟然跑到了悬崖边缘。黄河在遥远的脚下，如同一线，曲曳在群山万岭之间。
几个人都傻眼了，竹林的翠色笼罩着他们几个人，他们的脸色都变得惨绿。小武坐在地上，仰起头，颓然道，唉，此天也！命也！想我沈武，自十五岁为亭长以来，迄今已经七年。一下子升为中二千石的大吏，中间多历奇险。难道还至于忍辱偷生，去面对狱吏，受他们的凌辱吗。你们官不到三百石，可以赦罪。我不能再连累你们了。他拍拍郭破胡的肩膀，郭君，你的妹妹弃奴侍侯我这么久，我非常感激她，可惜我再也不能照顾你们。他又看了看婴齐，道，婴齐君，有关刘屈氂和昌邑王勾结的文书，你一定要好好收藏，等到机会成熟，再伏阙上书。恨我不能陪伴你们，也好，丽都已登天上世界，我也要去陪她了。
郭弃奴一向将小武视若神明一般，她并不奢望他的爱，只希望能默默守在他身边，远远地看着他，就是此生最大的幸福。平时，她也不敢主动和他亲热，她清楚地知道，小武的心中有何等样的伤痛。这时见到小武如此悲观，她忍不住上前抱住他，趴在他的肩头悲哀哭泣。
小武眼中泪水又夺眶而出，他面前是一片晶莹剔透的世界，他仿佛又看见了家乡豫章县梅岭上青翠的竹林，鄡阳县幽深青绿的大王潭水，以及和刘丽都一起同车行进在梅岭山中的情景，山间点缀的满是火红的杜鹃，那么红，那么艳……他的两眼越来越模糊，强笑道，何必伤心，人固有一死，不过早晚几十年的事罢了。他透过她的肩膀看着竹林，喃喃吟道：
Shake hands and sigh, cry for a living.Work hard to love Chunhua, and don't forget the happy time.Life should come back, death should be longing.
远处逐捕的人声和脚步又渐渐地接近了，竹林间隐约可见赭红色的县吏公服跳跃闪烁。小武猛然推开郭弃奴，直起身来，向后纵身跳下悬崖……
几个县吏大呼小叫冲上前来，为首的一个喊道，我是新安县令史李寿，刚接到天子赦书。赦太子及跟从者无罪……
二十世纪七十年代，在江西省南昌市老福山发