The first ray of sunlight breaks through the darkness of the night. As the sun rises slowly on the eastern horizon, the autumn sunshine spreads all over the earth. At the end of autumn, only a few fallen leaves have been scattered, and the bare trees look slightly cool. seep out.
The people of Qing Dynasty started a new day.
Although the air seems to be filled with the pungent smell of blood wafting from the border, the people in Kyoto seem extremely calm at this time. In fact, it is not just the people in Kyoto, the people in this country have become accustomed to war, because Nanqing Warlike blood flows in the bones of soldiers and civilians.
In tea shops, restaurants, at dinner tables...
Discussions about the border war were extremely heated.
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"Brother Xu, I heard that the second son of your family, Xu Yun, also enlisted in the army and went to Ye Shuai's Dingzhou Army?"
"Yes, this time His Majesty and the imperial court are determined to avenge the hatred of the late Emperor Xue Dongshan. Why should I, the son of Qingguo, be afraid of those wine bags and rice bags in the north? Last month, notices were posted at Jingzhao Mansion and the four major city gates to recruit new sergeants. The military pay is quite generous, and that's a lot of money. My second son is a restless guy. He thinks about riding a horse and galloping all day long, so I just let him go."
"Brother Xu, aren't you afraid..."
"I'm afraid of a ball! If a man dies or a bird falls in the sky, the worst thing is... I'll give birth to a few more!"
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"Brother Lin, it is said that this time the new emperor Enke opened his autumn palace, most of the topics were related to battlefield battles, and many of them were about how the Qing Kingdom would govern the north and control the ministers after it ruled the world. It seems that our dynasty I’m sure I can achieve great things this time.”
"The late Emperor died in Dongshan. How could our Qing Kingdom suffer such a great humiliation? This battle must be won!"
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"Glow-in-the-dark cup of grape wine. If you want to drink, play the pipa immediately. Lord Don't laugh, lying drunk on the battlefield. How many times have you fought in ancient times?"
"This cup is a tribute to those soldiers who are fighting for my Daqing in the enemy's territory, and also to those enemies who are about to have their hearts shattered by the sound of my Daqing's iron hoofs. They will all be extremely fearful if they are enemies of my Daqing!"
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The entire country showed its determination to win in every detail.
Ye Qingmei took Wuzhu around Kyoto for many days. During these days, she met many old friends. The master and servant sitting in the corner of the teahouse listened to the noise in the bustling lobby. There were bursts of quarrels, and a smile appeared on Ye Qingmei's face.
Although there is still a huge gap between the world today and the world she dreamed of.
But Ye Qingmei feels that...such a world seems...okay?
Although there are no human rights at all under the rule of the feudal dynasty, let alone the so-called fairness and justice, the people here still live happily in their own world, and may be worried about the distant future. People in colder places may even be unable to eat. Although they have enough to eat, the people here still live strong and proudly, even if they live an ordinary life.
"Ideology cannot fundamentally change in a short period of time."
"I just hope that... this world can become better and better, not only for the people of Qingguo, but also for the people of the world."
Ye Qingmei took a sip.
The frown on Guazi's cheeks had relaxed at some point.
The woman smiled.
After all, she is just a person who has been dead for many years.
She doesn't regret coming into this world, let alone the things she did before.
Just some dull regret.
besides...
"Xiao Wu Zhu."
"I'm not worried about Chen Pingping, Fan Jian, or my son, because I know they are smart people and will live a good life, because the young emperor in the palace promised me."
"But I don't know if entrusting you to him is a good thing or not, but it seems that he is the only one who can help you avoid the temple's gaze."
Speaking of this, Ye Qingmei suddenly became distressed again.
On the contrary, Wu Zhu, who was sitting across from him, frowned unconsciously.
Wrinkling slightly, the robot's face showed an extremely human expression, so that Ye Qingmei sighed again: "I'm just worried about you, Xiao Zhuzhu, even though I ran away from that ghost place in the temple, But we don’t know much about the real core stuff inside.”
Lu Ze and Ye Qingmei reached a deal.
As for the specific content of this transaction, even Chen Pingping did not know.
At this time, Wu Zhu suddenly said: "Miss...are you leaving?"
This may be the first time in the world that the robot Wu Zhu speaks in questions.
Back then, the little witch Ye Qingmei used some strange method to successfully lure Wu Zhu, the most powerful messenger in the temple, away. Over the years, the master and servant established an extremely tacit and intimate relationship, even if they were five Zhu had forgotten a lot of things because of the war that year, but Wu Zhu actually remembered many of the words Ye Qingmei told him.
"yes."
"I am not from this world, so I have to leave sooner or later."
"At least I got to know so many interesting people here and did so many great things. Although the ending of the story doesn't seem perfect, it's enough."
Ye Qingmei's departure did not alarm anyone.
Maybe she didn't want to use the so-called full stop or exclamation point to give her final definition of life. Maybe she wanted to leave a little hope and sustenance to those who missed her, so she chose this way.
There is also an invisible guardian robot in the Qingguo Palace.
Only Lu Ze knew where this hidden robot was. What surprised Lu Ze was that Wu Zhu's body actually exuded an emotion called sadness.
"Ye Qingmei..."
"He is indeed a very interesting person."
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The battle on the border soon entered a fierce stage.
The movements of the Qing Dynasty troops showed the ambition contained in the entire strategy. This sharp dagger penetrated the capital of Northern Qi. The commander of the Northern Qi armies, Uesugi Tora, was an unparalleled general. In the military tent, the man had a wave on his face. Worries that won’t go away.
Obviously, the commander-in-chief of the three frontline armies was keenly aware of the differences between the two armies on the battlefield.
Now Northern Qi apparently resisted the first wave of Qing's offensive, but in fact it had exhausted all its strength. The little emperor in the capital of Northern Qi showed his character of employing people without suspicion and not using them without hesitation. He completely defeated the three armies without hesitation. Delivered to Uesugi Tiger on the front line.
It's just that some problems can't be solved by just two words: talent.
Make bricks without straw.
Under the leadership of the shrewd and capable young emperor, the Northern Qi Dynasty finally came out of the trough of the previous years, and now has some prosperity. However, in fact, the gap in national power between the two countries has always been large, or quite large. .
The existence of Emperor Qing was like a majestic mountain pressing on the hearts of everyone in Northern Qi, making people breathless.
His death made many people feel relieved.
But many people seem to have forgotten one fact.
The sudden collapse of a towering mountain peak would also cause a huge shock, and this shock was pressed on Beiqi's head by Lu Ze in an unstoppable way. This effect may be far more powerful than people imagined. Heavy and unstoppable.
"Chen Pingping..."
"What kind of conspiracy is the Director of the Control Yuan planning when he personally goes to the front line?"
Uesugi Tiger was puzzled.
At the same time, there was a deep worry hidden in his heart. The Nanqing Supervisory Authority was a hell-like existence in the eyes of the people of Northern Qi, especially Chen Pingping, the king in the darkness. This rather delicate name could make Northern Qi... Children dare not cry at night.
Facing the wolf-like Qing army, Uesugi Tiger was already stretched thin.
And at this time, he still had to face that scary old cripple, and the Northern Qi army commander was not even the slightest bit sure.
Because it is more difficult to prevent arrows shot from secret.
Qingguo's offensive became more fierce, and its key target was Nanling City, the most important line of defense in the southern part of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
The Northern Qi Dynasty is located in a plain with an open terrain. The only super-large military fortress in the southern plain is the majestic and tall Nanling City. Daqing has shown the inevitable idea of winning this city. With the two great masters The Qing Kingdom launched its final general offensive in late autumn and early winter.
In the tent, Chen Pingping kept coughing.
The shadow behind him quickly handed over the medicine, but unfortunately the coughing sound still sounded from time to time.
"Dean."
"Why are you in such a hurry to capture Nanling City? What your Majesty means is that a dull knife will suffice."
Chen Pingping smiled and lifted up the wool blanket on her legs: "It's winter soon. It's really not suitable to launch a large-scale offensive in winter. Naturally, we can't kill Northern Qi in one go this year, but Nanling City must be eaten. This It is related to the overall strategic situation of our Qing Dynasty."
"Besides, I want to be able to return to Kyoto as soon as possible."
Chen Pingping thought about seeing that woman a few more times.
It's just that the Qing Kingdom has reached a critical moment. No matter how much Chen Pingping wants to return to Kyoto, he will still have to be responsible for the hundreds of thousands of soldiers on the border. This has nothing to do with loyalty to the royal family, but only the responsibility that Chen Pingping shoulders.
Just as Chen Pingping promised to bring Emperor Qing back to Kyoto, he had to do it even if he ate tree roots and drank horse urine.
The extremely solid Nanling City was under the Qing army's desperate offensive for two and a half months. The 36-foot-high city gate facing south was finally opened, and the Qing army's flag was planted on the high city head. This old city It was covered with wounds and blood stains.
The date of this day is also recorded in the annals of history.
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"On the eleventh day of the Longqian month of the Qing Dynasty in the Qian first year of the Qing Dynasty, the Southern Army broke through the 49-foot-long gate. On that day, the wind blew up and the sky was very cold. However, the soldiers followed the military regulations and disturbed women and children, but the people of Qi were in peace. Later, they sighed and said: With an army like this, how can Qi win?"
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The New Year arrives unknowingly.
The war that was ignited on the mainland could finally stop for a while. After the Qing army captured Nanling City, they chose to rest in place. The land fell into a long-lost calm, but everyone knew that this was just before the real war began. the prologue.
The first snow fell in Kyoto during the Qing Dynasty.
This New Year is very special for Qingguo, because it is the first New Year since the late emperor left, and it is also the first New Year since Lu Ze took office, although it looks no different from the usual New Year.
In the small courtyard, Lu Ze held Wan'er's arm, who is now the Queen of Qing Kingdom.
The relationship between the two of them is still as good as ever. Even though Lu Ze's identity has changed a lot, for him, this is just a change of identity. It has no impact on Lu Ze at all. Only the people closest to him can feel this.
Therefore, Lin Wan'er felt very satisfied.
"At this New Year's family banquet, the Queen Mother felt that Her Majesty's harem had too few concubines. Thinking about it carefully, it is true. Now that the war has stopped, the entry of beautiful girls into the palace cannot be delayed any longer."
Lu Ze smiled helplessly and could only nodded to Wan'er.
Wan'er burst into laughter at this moment. This woman, who has developed a bit of a queen's manners, still occasionally shows a girl-like temper in front of Lu Ze, only when there is no one in private. Can be seen.
"The Empress Dowager...the old man is getting weaker and weaker. I'm afraid..."
Wan'er sighed.
The empress dowager she refers to is naturally the former empress dowager. This old lady who has gone through many changes has finally failed to withstand the invasion of time. In addition, the sudden death of Emperor Qing has dealt a huge blow to her. After Lu Ze ascended the throne, He was kept in the deep palace for a long time.
"Grandmaster Shu resigns his post."
"Old Prince Jing's body and bones are also getting worse day by day. Some time ago, there were reports that he was in high spirits. I don't know what happened recently..."
"besides..."
new generation
Replace the old one.
The old people from the past gradually began to withdraw from the stage of history.
Lu Ze was silent.
Because he knows that this trend is something that even the gods find it difficult to resist, and after the end of the Northern Expedition, many people, including Chen Pingping, will leave their original positions, either retreat bravely, retire and return home, or advance to the next level. High position.
Lu Ze raised his hand and picked up the celadon cup on the table next to him.
"This cup."
"Respect the years."
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The Northern Qi court was extremely flustered by the Qingguo offensive.
Because the fall of Nanling City meant that the Qing army could attack the interior of Northern Qi unscrupulously. The only news that made the people of Northern Qi feel slightly at ease was that the Qing army did not go on a killing spree in Nanling.
The little emperor of Northern Qi was helpless.
And Yan Bingyun, who was hiding in Shangjing City, finally began to finish.
That shocking message spread throughout the entire capital city in an instant, and also spread to all corners of Northern Qi at an extremely fast speed. The atmosphere in the entire country of Northern Qi became extremely strange.
All eyes from the government and the public were focused on the palace.
"Our Emperor of Northern Qi...is actually a woman?"
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The military might of the Northern Qi Dynasty was gradually exhausted under the merciless attacks of the Qing Kingdom.
The so-called offensive of rumors is far more powerful than people imagined. What's more, this news is still the truth. The fact that the Queen Mother gave birth to several children who were all girls has been dug up, including in the palace in recent years. With all the anomalies inside, people realized that the truth... was indeed the truth.
Therefore, after the New Year, the Qing army was unstoppable and defeated all the enemies in front of them.
The army was defeated like a mountain.
Even if Tora Uesugi tried desperately to reverse the decline, it was obvious that he could no longer save the ship with holes everywhere. Just as the waning dynasty of the Wei Dynasty collapsed in an instant, the same was true for the Northern Qi Dynasty at this time.
The man sighed softly and slowly dropped the sword in his hand.
Uesugi Tiger's return was like the straw that broke the camel's back.
This handsome man who is extremely good at strategy is really unable to save the dynasty building behind him that is about to collapse.
In less than half a year, the Northern Qi Dynasty collapsed.
As the Nanqing military flag was planted on the blue-black imperial city of Shangjing, Qing's horse hooves stepped on Dongyi City on the coast of the East China Sea, and the edict of Nanzhao's surrender came, Lu Ze's pace of unifying the world came to an end.
Standing on the Kyoto Imperial Palace and looking into the distance, Lu Ze looked calm, his bright yellow robe fluttering in the breeze, as if he was silently celebrating the common master of the world.
