Ji Ji's cold became obviously worse, and she was not even able to attend the ceremony to welcome the victorious troops of King Zhongshan into the city.
When the imperial doctor was summoned to treat Jia Ji, Liu Qi didn't take it too seriously. He put on his formal attire and went to greet the soldiers and horses of the Zhongshan Kingdom who had returned with honor.
This time Li Yunze entered Chang'an City, which was completely different from the previous time when Ji An entered Chang'an City to offer prisoners.
The soldiers who followed Ji An last time were all soldiers and horses of the Great Wall Legion. Although they were elite, they were also the Han army that everyone was familiar with.
But the soldiers and horses of Zhongshan Kingdom looked completely different.
"Wei Qing, can you bear it?"
In the Shanglinyuan military camp, a group of Zhongshan soldiers and horses were sorting out their equipment, putting on armor and preparing to enter Chang'an City.
Wei Qing's team leader specifically told him, "If you can't handle it, don't be brave. If something goes wrong on the road, the king's face will be lost."
"I can do it." Wei Qing, who was adjusting his armor, nodded resolutely.
Due to long-term malnutrition, Wei Qing's figure looked thin, and colleagues around him were worried about whether he could complete the military parade wearing armor weighing dozens of kilograms.
The team leader patted him on the shoulder and didn't say much, just gave him an approving look.
Everyone knew that this young man was valued by the king, so his attitude was naturally different.
However, Wei Qing never became arrogant because of this. Not only did he ask for advice humbly, but he was also serious and kind. Everyone around him felt that this person was a good character and were willing to help him.
The most typical example is that during the march, when his colleagues chatted, they would tell him how to ride a horse, how to take care of the horses, how to maintain the armor, how to use weapons, how to form an array on the battlefield, and other experiences.
Many of these things are not found in military books.
All the cavalrymen were well equipped, their armors and weapons were wiped and polished until they were shiny, and they were re-oiled.
The horse was cleaned well, its hair smoothed and brushed, and most importantly, it was not fed.
After all, we are not going to fight, but to go to a military parade.
If the horse is fed and dragged all the way to Chang'an City, wouldn't it be a loss of face for the king?
Li Yunze doesn't know about this. If he did, he would definitely say, 'I don't need this to brighten my face. '
At three o'clock in the morning, drums and horns sounded, and the well-equipped soldiers and horses of the Zhongshan Kingdom began to line up and leave the camp, heading straight for Chang'an City.
There are many Northern Army soldiers and horses stationed along the way to guard. This is necessary surveillance and prevention.
After all, with so many soldiers and horses (six thousand) fully armed entering Chang'an City, precautions must be taken.
At a quarter past noon, the army that had crossed the old route of the Wei River arrived at Hengmen.
From here, the soldiers and horses stationed on both sides turned into the Southern Army. They were also fully armed and stood on both sides of the street leading to Weiyang Palace, with the same purpose of warning these soldiers and horses.
The Southern Army and the Northern Army were considered the most elite and well-equipped troops of the Han Dynasty.
But even so, their eyes were opened today.
These soldiers and horses from the Zhongshan Kingdom were wearing integral plate armor that had never been seen before. They were smooth and bright, shining in the afternoon sun.
That's not all, even the tall horses they were riding were covered in bright horse armor.
Such gorgeous equipment really blinded everyone.
After entering Hengmen, there are two markets on both sides of the street, the East and the West. Many people doing business in the market also crowded on both sides of the street to watch the excitement.
Seeing such mighty and majestic soldiers and horses, everyone was shocked and said, "This Zhongshan country is so rich, even the men and horses are wearing iron armor."
"Are you afraid you are blind?"
A knowledgeable person on the side immediately sneered, "That's obviously steel armor. It's steel, not iron!"
'Hiss~~~'
In Li Yunze's opinion, steel production was not worth mentioning, but in this era, it was a huge wealth that made people jealous.
Even if it is just a steel armor equipped with a thousand riders, it is not something that the entire Han Dynasty can put together.
Because Dahan can only rely on luck to make steel, not on technology like Li Yunze.
The cavalrymen marching in formation, holding up the long lances in their hands, marched forward with their heads held high and their chests held high according to the instructions of their master father Yan.
Walking through the East and West Markets, you will see Beigong and Guigong on both sides of the street ahead.
Close to the street between the two palaces is Beidi, which is full of relatives of distinguished officials and relatives.
Many distinguished royal relatives also gathered on both sides of the road to watch this powerful army that was said to have wiped out the entire Xiongnu tribe with one enemy against ten.
Their knowledge is much better than that of the merchants in the East and West cities.
"For steel armor equipment of this scale, Zhongshan Kingdom must have a secret method for making steel!"
"No wonder we can win. This is simply invulnerable."
"The two armies of the North and South are probably no match for us."
When the leading cavalry passed by Qi Li, Tian Fu in the carriage on the roadside looked at the soldiers and horses of the King of Zhongshan with cold eyes. The more he looked at them, the more frightened and desperate he became.
Although he was not of high origin, his vision was not bad.
The soldiers and horses in front of them were in neat formation, and no one was making noises, playing, or fighting during the march. It was obvious at a glance that this was a strong army with orders and prohibitions.
The soldiers of the army had a murderous aura and sharp eyes, and one could tell at a glance that they were warriors returning from the battlefield.
As for the equipment, needless to say, neither the Northern or Southern armies have such powerful equipment!
With such a powerful army in the hands of his enemy, how could Tian Fu not be desperate?
In despair, one must either collapse and give up, or rise up and fight at all costs and means.
When thousands of armored infantry came in a somewhat orderly manner, Tian Fu simply withdrew his gaze and asked the groom to drive the carriage back home.
He is the younger brother of Wang Quan and the uncle of the King of Jiaodong. Even if he wants to change his family, he will not be accepted with this status.
For Tian Fu, he can only follow one path to the end.
Either he succeeds in one fell swoop and supports the King of Jiaodong to ascend to the throne and become the emperor, and his sister becomes the queen mother, then it is inevitable that his uncle, who has made great efforts, will be granted the title of marquis and prime minister.
Either it fails, and the result will naturally be death.
Tian Fu closed his eyes and clenched his hands into fists, "Fight! No matter how elite the soldiers and horses are, you are not alone!"
As long as it is a human being, it can be killed!
The soldiers and horses of Zhongshan Kingdom marched all the way, and finally entered Weiyang Palace through Beiguan and arrived at the square in front of Tianlu Pavilion.
On the edge are the Shaofu Yamen and various official offices of the imperial court.
At this time, Liu Qi, who was wearing the emperor's attire and a crown, was already standing at the top of Tianlu Pavilion, surrounded by many important officials in the court.
Prime Minister Zhou Yafu was still ill and absent.
At this time, the person standing closest to the emperor was Liang Wang Liu Wu.
Seeing the soldiers and horses of the Zhongshan Kingdom entering the square in front of them and lining up in front of them, and looking at the dazzling steel Great Wall under the sun, their expressions and moods were completely different.
"Such a strong army." Liu Qi, who was smiling, deliberately turned his head and asked Liu Wu who was standing aside, "What do you think?"
"Okay." Liu Wu, with a bitter look on his face, forced out an ugly smile, "That's great."
After scorning his ambitious brother, Liu Qi withdrew his gaze with a look of pride on his face.
Li Yunze finally arrived, leading a group of staff and generals under his command. They dismounted and came to the military formation, saluting Liu Qi on the top of the city.
". On the order of the emperor, I came out of Seto to be protected by my ancestors. After returning victorious, I hereby restore the emperor's order!"
After reading some words written by Yan Yirun, Li Yunze took the tiger talisman from the master's father Yan's hand, took the imperial edict from Gongsun Hong's hand, held it in his hand and revealed the message to the emperor Liu.
This is a necessary process for a general to return his military power when he returns from sending troops.
Looking at the heroic Li Yunze below, Liu Qi's eyes were full of satisfaction.
The hatred between the Han and the Huns lasted for hundreds of years, from Baishan Mountain to Maodun Chanyu's plan to marry Lu Fei, from the marriages of the past dynasties to the beacon fire at Ganquan Palace.
For many years, the big man had been looking forward to a hearty victory over the Huns, and today he finally achieved it in his hands!
Liu Qi nodded with a smile on his face, turned around and walked towards the stairs.
He was going to take back the tiger talisman and the imperial edict in person, and beside him was Huang Menling, holding a copy of the imperial edict in his hand.
This imperial edict will go to the Gaomiao later to worship the ancestors. After the ceremony, it will be announced in public that Li Yunze will be crowned the prince.
However, just when Liu Qi walked down the city and was about to go out to admire Li Yunze, the imperial doctor ran over with a staggered step.
Liu Qi frowned slightly and signaled the chamberlains who blocked the imperial doctor's order to let him come over.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
The pale-faced imperial physician Ling spoke tremblingly.
Liu Qi noticed something was wrong and immediately asked, "What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty." The imperial doctor swallowed his saliva and reported, "I have been ordered to diagnose Jia Ji. The disease Jia Ji suffers from is, yes."
"explain!"
".It's tuberculosis!"
'Coax~~~'
Everyone around was suddenly in an uproar.
Tuberculosis, this is a terminal disease!
The scariest thing is that tuberculosis is contagious!
After listening to the imperial doctor's order, Liu Qi suddenly turned pale.
Jia Ji was the biological mother of Prince Sheng, and she was suffering from tuberculosis at this time.
What's even more frightening is that these days, he often goes to look for Jia Ji and often stays overnight!
Thinking of this, Liu Qi, who turned pale, felt a tightness in his chest and immediately coughed a few times.
Everyone around was dumbfounded, this and this.
"Seal down the Weiyang Palace!" Liu Qi, whose eyes were full of anger, pushed away Zhou Ren who stepped forward to help him, and said through gritted teeth, "Epidemic prevention!"
Li Yunze, who was holding the imperial edict and the tiger talisman in his hands, waited for a long time without seeing the emperor come out, and was puzzled, "Which one is this?"
According to the process, the emperor should come out at this time to take back the tiger talisman and the imperial edict, and then take everyone to the Gaomiao to worship their ancestors.
We were standing on top of the city just now, where are the people?
While he was still confused, he saw a group of sergeants rushing out of Tianlu Pavilion, and then quickly closed the city gate!
Now Li Yunze really couldn't figure out what kind of game this was.
Fortunately, he was not kept waiting for long, as doctor Ling Zhou Ren's figure hurriedly appeared on the top of the city.
"Your Majesty."
Zhou Ren, with a white gauze tied between his mouth and nose, called out to Li Yunze at the bottom of the city, "The emperor has a decree. General Jin, the king of Zhongshan, will lead the lieutenant (Guang Luxun) to control the northern army, and lead the Weiwei (zhongdafuling) to control the southern army." All ministries! All incidents in the court will be handled by Prime Minister Zhou Yafu!"
After that, the imperial edict and the tiger talisman were lowered from the top of the city in a hanging basket.
The emperor suddenly handed over military power to King Zhongshan and handed over government affairs to Zhou Yafu, who was living in seclusion at home. Naturally, everyone outside was in an uproar.
Li Yunze, who was frowning, immediately asked, "May I ask Lang Zhongling, what happened in the palace?"
Zhou Ren smiled bitterly, "Your Majesty, there is tuberculosis in the palace, and the palace has been sealed off to prevent the epidemic."
'Hiss~~~'
