A five-color light suddenly appeared in the well south of the hall, alarming everyone, including the small group of Northern soldiers wandering nearby.
"Let's go over and take a look." The principal pulled out the ring-head knife used to cut the gap and said in a deep voice: "If the situation goes wrong, run away."
The reason why he said this was because his intuition told him that Jianzhang Palace was too quiet and there might be some big secret hidden in it. However, his desire to make achievements made him decide to take risks.
Unfortunately, as soon as they stepped into the palace gate and before seeing the main hall, more than ten people collapsed to the ground and made no sound.
at the same time.
Pan Ming fished out a female body from the well and placed it flat on the manhole cover. The so-called manhole cover is actually a relatively flat stone weighing a thousand kilograms. It was probably cut from a rockery to cover the strange phenomena inside. .
Sure enough, the chest shattered.
The blade of the knife was very ferocious, and it was obvious that someone had slashed him to death. At the same time, the strength penetrated his body, and he fell into the well with his body.
Yang Yuanyuan?
Lu Li, who was standing aside and guarding his surroundings, was distracted for a moment. He hadn't seen her since the class division started. He really didn't expect to meet again in this place and in this way. Duke had asked her for her contact information.
Others noticed the brand-new wounds on the female corpse. Yes, after soaking in water for a long time, the internal organs were still fresh and tender, with no sign of whitening at all.
"Only the jade seal passed down from the country can have such a magical effect, making the corpse incorruptible for a long time."
With a whisper, a smile appeared on Pan Ming's face. He guessed correctly. Luoyang was in chaos. How could the principal let such a big scene go? It would definitely create some conflicts——
Besides the imperial seal, what else is qualified to be used as bait?
However, this palace maid looked familiar, as if she had seen her in school.
Jianzhang Palace, Chuanguo Jade Seal, and an actor who knows the plot well, what connects them together?
All kinds of doubts arose in Pan Ming's heart, but his hands were not slow to untie the dragon-embroidered brocade bag hanging around the neck of the female corpse.
There was a small vermilion box wrapped inside, tightly locked with a gold lock. However, there was no time to find the key at this moment. Pan Ming grasped the Bailian Huanshou Sword and controlled his strength to slash it down.
This move shocked many people, and they subconsciously wanted to go up and snatch it, for fear that the things inside would be chopped up, because, up to now, it was almost certain that there was indeed something hidden inside.
Lu Li, Jiang Sheng, and Wang Li suddenly appeared at the well and protected Pan Ming firmly.
At the same time, the colorful lights became more and more grand. If most areas of the Nangong hadn't been ablaze, the army would have been alerted to come here to visit.
There is a jade seal in the red box——
It is four inches in diameter, with five dragon interlocking buttons engraved on it, and a missing corner on the side, which is inlaid with pure gold.
[Ordered by God, you will live forever]
Seeing these eight seal characters, Lu Li and others breathed a sigh of relief, then raised their eyes and looked around.
"Disperse. There are still many treasures in the palace. If you stay here, you are destined to be defeated."
Wang Li seemed to be giving a friendly reminder, but it contained a hint of provocation.
"Yes, retreat, otherwise your journey to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty will end here."
The same is true for Jiang Sheng. Anyway, there are two big guys holding the battle, so why are you afraid that something will happen?
In the silent silence, someone moved, and the figure was so fast that it left an afterimage in the air, and a vision could be vaguely seen behind him.
Seeing this, Wang Li and Jiang Sheng raised the corners of their mouths slightly, as if they were mocking. They were not ignorant. They knew that visions were linked to personal combat power. When they jumped up, they raised their swords and waved forward, not much. Ding-ding sounds and screams came from time and space.
Of course, although the two of them were not mediocre, it was really difficult for one to be equal to ten. A few relatively strong fish that slipped through the net broke through the blockade and rushed towards Pan Ming, who was holding the wooden box with one hand.
Unfortunately, before he could get closer, the Huanshou sword was swung, and two figures were cut off in mid-air. Organs and blood flew away. Then, a cold light rushed out like an innocent soul seeking his life, stabbing Lu Li from the side.
On the side, Pan Ming was holding a knife in one hand and was about to support him, when Lu Li disappeared from sight.
Then, the sound of metal being grinded was heard, the ring-headed knife was slashed across the spear body, blood spattered everywhere, and a strong man in armor covered his neck with his hands and fell to his knees.
Suddenly someone shouted: "Come together, otherwise no one will have a chance to get the jade seal."
Since some people were still hesitant, the Taoist urged again: "Send them away first, and then we will fight to pass on the national jade seal. Everyone depends on their ability!"
The sound exploded like thunder, and everyone understood: It was obviously not a being of the same magnitude. Only by joining forces to kill the four of Lu Li could they get the jade seal.
Thinking of this, everyone unanimously took off the ring-shou knife from their waists and slowly pulled it out. The sound of the blade being unsheathed was like heavy metal music.
The military ring-shou sword has exquisite craftsmanship, and the Tang sword that became famous in later generations was born out of this.
[In the fifth month of the first year of Zhongping, a broadsword was made at Bingwu, which was auspicious for the descendants of Yangyang]
For the first time, Lu Li noticed that the big knife he took casually had words engraved on it.
"婩湅" means fifty refinements, indicating that this knife was folded and forged fifty times using hundreds of steelmaking techniques.
In other words.
Use it to kill people, take advantage!
The refining ring's first sword roared out, and the sound of gold and iron clashing was sharp and harsh. It hit people's hearts and even sparks flew out.
Lu Li's fighting spirit was too eye-catching, so he didn't use it, but the violent blows were overwhelming. The strong wind scattered in all directions, and a guy wearing armor couldn't dodge, and was carried away by a thousand blows. The powerful blade struck directly on the shoulder, and the beast swallowing arm guard instantly shattered. The ring-headed sword tilted downwards, directly cutting off half of the body.
During this time, not a trace of bone stubble flew out, and the fracture was extremely smooth.
If Jiang Sheng and Wang Li were unstoppable in their unparalleled abilities, then Lu Li was more like an attacking falcon. His movements were not fancy at all. The straight and narrow blade contained an unprecedented murderous aura, and it did not stab. No picking, only chopping and chopping.
Because the thick back of the knife can easily withstand violent impacts.
As for Pan Ming, he was also worried about exposing his identity, so he did not use his fighting spirit. He held a wooden box in one hand and a knife in the other. He used ghostly speed to continuously harvest lives. Regardless of the strength of the attacker, he would kill him with one move——
The slightly narrow ring-headed sword was fierce and sharp, with a tricky and fierce angle. The afterimage flashed past, outlining one after another blood spray.
"Stab it!"
Sparks flew out from the blade, and the metal blades of the two armours cracked and flew out. Lu Li's ring-headed sword chopped off a spear, and at the same time chopped the armor into pieces, taking away a large piece of flesh and blood from Liang Sui's chest.
Liang Sui, whose eyes were blank, had a look of disbelief on his face, and fell helplessly to the ground with a plop.
There are nearly twenty generals who have understood the spirit of war. Which prince in the world can assemble such a lineup? They were defeated so quickly. Have these two people reached Lu Bu's level?
impossible!
They have only been in this world for a year.
An unwilling roar sounded.
"It is said that the imperial seal is in Jianzhang Palace!"
"The Seal Snatcher...hiccup..."
Liang Sui's vision went dark and he could no longer hold the broken spear that supported his body. His body collapsed and blood spurted out from his neck.
The moment the blood splashed out, Lu Li sidestepped and sprayed all on the pavilion behind him.
"Someone is gathering at Jianzhang Palace!"
At this time, a long roar came from the distance, and the soldiers passing nearby issued a warning.
Almost at the same time, Lu Li felt the ground shaking. The nearby Northern Army soldiers were rushing towards Jianzhang Palace. It was probably that the leader of the group had discovered the strange phenomenon that had previously spewed from the well mouth.
"Thief, leave the jade seal to pass down the country!"
Sure enough, a roar came through several palace walls, and the sound of horse hooves suddenly accelerated.
Pan Ming first looked at the high wall about two feet high, and then said to Lu Li, "Kill or leave?"
"Walk!"
"Go north to rescue the Emperor."
They are now at the northernmost end of the South Palace, controlled by Yuan Shu's Huben Army and He Jin's North Camp. The Xiyuan Army is in the Canglong Gate area in the south. If they want to rush back, they will definitely have to meet the incoming army. When the time comes, they can It’s hard to do——
It is not difficult to kill everyone, but if the whereabouts are exposed, the next step will be difficult.
It is impossible to turn a conflict into friendship. The other party will definitely ask for the imperial seal. This is the symbol of the Han Dynasty's national orthodoxy. How can it be handed over to others?
As his thoughts turned around, a flag with the word "Zhang" appeared in the darkness. The person who came was none other than He Jin's confidant and beloved general Zhang Zhang.
"Mount."
In order not to reveal his identity, Lu Li did not call out his name, got on his horse, and handed over his hand. Jiang Sheng did not hesitate, grabbed it, kicked off his calf, and sat firmly behind.
Pan Ming and Wang Li did the same thing, but since the horse under his crotch was not a divine horse, Pan Ming took out a small porcelain bottle and poured all the water into the horse's mouth.
"Sit down."
As soon as he finished speaking, a strange roar came from below. The sweat horse, which was already big in bones and muscles, lifted up again. With a hard kick of its hind hooves, it jumped over the high wall in an instant and reached the palace road.
As for the black-maned horse, it was even more relaxed.
However, there was no time for it to show off in front of its kind. Lu Li pulled the reins and said, "Quick, go north."
In a few seconds, Zhang Zhang led his troops to Jianzhang Palace.
On the ground, red, white, and pink things were everywhere, a mess, and some of them dripped down the stone pillars. Many cavalrymen turned away their heads and bent down to vomit because they could not bear it.
Black clothes and high crowns, Han army standard armor, Confucian scholar attire, eunuch official uniform, and even a beautiful female official.
Zhang Zhang couldn't help but frown, seeing so many forces gathered in the small Jianzhang Palace.
"General, do you want to pursue me?"
"No." Zhang Zhang looked at the high wall that Lu Li and others jumped over on horseback, and shook his head: "Continue to bloodbath Nangong."
"Then... the national jade seal?"
"Nothing is more important than revenge for the general. Kill all the eunuchs in the Nangong Palace, as well as the Beigong Palace, and Yuanlin. Unless we kill the ten regular servants, the Northern Army will not care about anything."
In fact, Zhang Zhang didn't finish what he said: He was no match for the opponent. None of the nineteen corpses on the ground was mediocre. If it were him, he would be able to defeat one against three at most. If there were more, he would be hated on the spot.
The two palaces in the north and south stand opposite each other. Opposite the Xuanwu Gate is the Zhuque Gate, connected by a seven-mile long compound road in the middle.
There is a poem from later generations that says: If you resume the Tao and walk in the sky, there will be no rainbow without flying.
There was a road below and another road above, both of which were parallel. This confirmed a statement that Lu Li had heard before: Lu Zhi led his troops to confront Zhang Rang and others in the air, and only saved the Queen Mother who fell from a height. The prince failed to escape.
However, Beigong was also attacked. Not only that, Zhuque Gate, Dongming Gate, and Shuoping Gate were all surrounded by large armies. Where could they escape?
As he walked along the high-altitude complex road, various conjectures arose in Lu Li's mind.
"This trip to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty has gained me some insights." Jiang Sheng said with emotion: "This complex road is far more spectacular than the overpasses of later generations."
"The same is true for Canglong and other palaces."
Pan Ming, who successfully obtained the Imperial Seal, was in a good mood and continued: "As long as you reach Yanshi, you are not afraid of getting lost. You can still see the tall palace even if it is forty miles away."
"What is Lao Lu thinking?" Wang Li asked.
"Zhang Rang and others took the two princes hostage and headed to Beigong. I don't know if they were trapped there or if they escaped from Beimang successfully."
"He must have run away, Cunning Rabbit Sanku. People like Shi Changshi probably know the structure of the palace better than the emperor. He may be able to tell where the secret passage to the outside of the city is hidden."
"That's right, no need to waste time, just climb over the palace wall and wait there in advance."
After a few words, Lu Li agreed. After all, there were many rebels in Beigong. If someone secretly remembered his appearance, it would be troublesome.
So, after getting off the Fudao Road, everyone found a relatively remote place to dig out.
In fact, they made the right bet.
After Zhang Rang and others escaped from the Nangong Palace, they found that the situation in the North Palace was only slightly better. Sooner or later, they would be breached and they would still die.
Fortunately, Emperor Guangwu, who wiped out all the heroes and reshaped the Han Dynasty, ordered the construction of a large number of drainage canals when renovating the foundation of the imperial city, including positive canals exposed on the ground and negative canals buried underground.
Some of the sewers are not used for drainage, but are secret passages leading to the northern suburbs——
This emperor who conquered the world thought too much about his descendants. He had already seen that it was difficult to have an immortal dynasty in the world. He hoped that if there was a war in the palace one day, his descendants would be able to escape through a secret passage, recruit troops to serve the king, and remain anonymous.
It's a pity that Zhang Rang and others were given the advantage. They served two generations of kings. Emperor Ling even said: Zhang Changshi is my father and Zhao Changshi is my mother.
And as the emperor's parents, how could they not know where the secret passage is?
Just push open the incense table enshrining the ancestors' memorial tablets and pry up the floor tiles.
Of course, out of fear of the imperial power, Shi Changshi kowtowed several times before leaving.
In addition, this escape was not too hasty. Shihou and Donghou were accompanied by a hundred Yulin guards, and Jian Shuo, who had the highest martial arts value among the ten permanent servants, and the rising star Shang Fangjian Qu Mu also followed.
At Mao hour, the sky was slightly bright.
Jian Shuo, who was walking in front to explore the road, paused. With the luminous pearl in Zhang Rang's hand, Shi Hou Liu Bian's face turned pale again.
The top of the head was completely dark, without a trace of light shining in, but there was a slight sound of running water, which made Qu Mu feel a little relieved——
Emperor Guangwu had great talent and strategy and did not deceive them. As expected, the secret passage led to the outskirts of the city.
Qi moves with water, and water moves and Qi remains.
The existence of living water underground means that there is air circulation, otherwise the water will not flow, and even if the passage up is blocked, they will not suffocate to death.
"Qu Mu, protect the two princes."
Jian Shuo was fed up with curling up and walking, which was too oppressive for his burly figure.
But now that he finally left Luoyang City, he could finally let go of his worries and decided to open a way.
"promise."
Qu Mu, who was in charge of the rear of the palace, squeezed forward and blocked the front of Shi Hou and Dong Hou. As for the other regular attendants, he didn't need to worry about them. These people were not mediocre.
Immediately afterwards, a muffled sound was heard. If he hadn't considered that the noise caused was too great and attracted the attention of the people, Jian Shuo would have gone out long ago. But even so, under the bombardment again and again, light gradually appeared in the dark secret passage.
Finally, the water flows down together with the moonlight.
Shang Fang's supervisor Qu Mu blocked it with a wave of his hand, which made the young Liu Xie and Liu Bian feel a little fond of him.
However, anger, panic, and fear were still lingering in their hearts. Their father died suddenly, and the rebel army attacked the imperial city like crazy.
Along the way, there were dead bodies everywhere. The eunuchs who devoted themselves to taking care of the royal family's daily life and the guards who used their lives to protect the royal family's face were all killed.
The moment he was carried out of the secret room by Jian Shuo, Shi Hou, who was most qualified to become the emperor, took a few long breaths, greedily enjoyed the fresh air, and then said the first words of the night: "Those armored soldiers who entered the palace, what are you going to do?" ?”
"Are you planning to drive us away and establish a new dynasty?"
Jian Shuo was speechless for a moment after hearing this.
The slogan of the scholars has always been: kill the ten regular servants.
It seems that doing this can bring peace to the world, but how can they have such ability?
"Your Highness, let's leave here first and then talk."
