Because the moment Jiang Tian walked out, the "Late Redemption"/"Sunken Light" mission prompt that had been silent for a long time popped up again. In addition to the progress of the original fourth-stage task of "peeling silk and pulling out cocoons", there is also a progress mark of "sea of regrets".
"Here? Could it be Tianjie?" Zhang Wusheng, the layman's deputy lieutenant of the First Regiment who followed out, could not help but widened his eyes and muttered to himself: "No, this should not be Tianjie, Tianjie is not so narrow... …Here, here…is actually the road between the imperial city?”
The so-called Imperial City Passage is a special passage located around Da Nei. It originated from the "congenital coup" of Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty. After he took over the imperial city, he missed his old residence in Longxing. Therefore, he expanded and renovated it into Nannei Xingqing Palace, and he has been visiting it for a long time since then.
However, in order to make it easier to go to court and go out, they were advised that the emperor's frequent driving through the city was suspected of disturbing the people, so a high wall was built on the inside of the east city wall to form a double road that was more than ten feet higher than the ordinary ground; it was specially used for the emperor's travels. This structure is also called the Imperial City Road.
Therefore, subsequent emperors also continued this practice, constantly expanding and increasing the scope of the imperial city's corridors; from the three inner palaces of the imperial city in the east of the city and the sixteen princes' residences, to the west inner garden and the forbidden garden. Linmen, even near two universities such as Beijing University and Jingwu.
Therefore, even if this place is not within the Imperial City, it is still better than being within the Imperial City. Because this is a dedicated access road that the emperor may use to enter and exit at any time; it falls within the scope of palace patrols. No one will be allowed to come near, and even those who pry privately will be punished.
However, there are inevitably exceptions to anything that has been followed for a long time. During the reign of Emperor Qinglong, the Yuanshuo Banquet was held to sympathize with the hard work of the elderly ministers who were summoned to travel between the dynasty and the inner court, and some people were allowed to walk through the lanes; it eventually evolved into only Top VIP exclusive access, open for one or two days at the end of the year.
Later, as the emperor came to rule, he had more and more time for leisure travel; many times they did not like to stay in the imperial city, but from time to time they would dress up in simple clothes through the passages and visit various palaces, gardens, palaces and ministers. Residence; even privately summoning and recruiting all kinds of worshippers.
Therefore, these relatively closed roads along the imperial city were once jokingly called "Qingyun Road, Dengxiao Road and the Imperial City Shortcut" by the people of the capital. Even some of the ministers and ministers who need to keep a low profile for work, as well as some important ministers who are in the heart of the emperor, will also be allowed to travel through the palace.
But as the saying goes, if anything is used too much, flaws and loopholes will still appear. Although the Imperial City corridor appears to be closed as a whole, its supporting drainage system has actually connected the internal and external channels of the Imperial City, known as Yugou, from the first day it was built.
Now, it was obvious that someone had secretly made a small opening in this seemingly strict and thorough palace ban system; and it seemed extremely hidden. Because the water level in Yugou fluctuates throughout the year, the deliberately designed downward opening is submerged in water most of the time.
Therefore, what Jiang Tian and others encountered at the end was a dead end road that collapsed in the water; then he took action again and smashed the large obstacles of bricks and stones piled up in front, and then at some edge below the ditch, Clear out an opening with a barely visible outline...
However, under normal circumstances, this ventilation channel that is widened enough to pass people is basically useless. Only during the dry season at the end of the year, for about half a month, such as before and after the Chinese New Year, is it possible to pass through; but it is only possible to pass through with the sky against the sky.
Therefore, there is no doubt that this special ventilation passage, which has long been forgotten and was deliberately closed under the pretense of authority, directly points to the major event on Yuan Ye that year. Or it was one of the scenes at that time; it was also the secret escape route for the participants to escape.
In addition, in this secret ventilation passage that had obviously been widened by someone, there were still some fragments of wooden components that had been smashed and smashed for unknown purposes; and in the dust and mud on the ground, they were also found. The remnants of silk quilts from decayed precious fabrics;
There are even some faint marks on the walls that are obviously scratches with fingernails. People can't help but think of how despairing and dark the abyss of despair and darkness felt at the moment when that lofty and glorious daughter of heaven was suddenly kidnapped, controlled and brought in many years ago.
Jiang Tian then thought back to the collapse accident that occurred during the renovation project; it cost the lives of dozens of craftsmen and the future of specific personnel. Is it just to cover up this secret passage and create a cover-up and cover-up to deceive others and make false claims?
But here comes the question, what kind of power and background did they spare no effort to create such a secret passage that could only be used briefly for a dozen days a year? And you go to a lot of trouble just to target a clan girl who is extremely honorable but has no real power?
A mystery that has been pursued for a long time has been solved, but there are more doubts and fog behind it; and the mastermind behind the scenes is still hidden deeply, and only a little bit of clues have been revealed. The only thing that can provide limited guidance is the progress of the task that can only be triggered passively.
As Jiang Tian was thinking deeply, he jumped onto the edge of the ten-foot-high imperial ditch. In an instant, with the sound of gold plates being knocked fiercely at both ends of the imperial city road, there was a loud bang. Groups of imperial guards appeared, wearing bright light and mountain pattern armor.
Among them, there was even a small group of black cloaks and feathers, with men and horses wearing brilliant armor and riding equipment, rushing towards them; and near the palace wall, following the swimming flags, they were vying to lean out and set up their bows. The guardsmen with crossbows came; it was like trying to catch a turtle in an urn.
"Stop...wait a minute," then Zhang Wusheng was seen rushing in front of Jiang Tian, holding high a white silk book and an iron plaque, shouting with all his strength: "The official document of the Shangshu Province, the official title of the Dianzhong Province" You are here, I am the Yushitai Lixingyuan, and I have been ordered to search around the imperial city!"
Zhang Wusheng shouted many times without any pause, and even his voice quickly became hoarse; then the imperial guards above the palace wall reacted first, loosening the tight bow strings in unison under the vague command, But the strong bow and crossbow in his hand were still aimed steadily downward.
Then came the Imperial Guards at both ends of the road in the imperial city, wearing full-body armor, holding their guns and shields, pressing forward step by step. As several of the flags swayed one after another, they also stopped one after another. But still silently and vigilantly staring at the people who suddenly appeared beside Yugou.
However, the small group of black cloaks and feathers wearing armor and riding equipment acted as if they had never heard of it; they continued to hold spears and swords, and trotted with crisp hooves to attack. Even though this small team only has a dozen riders, the power of the steel creations with armor and horses is not reduced at all when they face them.
In fact, Zhang Wusheng was also stunned on the spot; although he had been in the army for many years, he was still in the army. But in this peaceful imperial capital, they, the Jinwu guards, had no chance to face the impact of armored riding equipment. As a result, he became stiff and unable to move for a while.
However, those imperial armored cavalry didn't seem to have any real intention to kill him directly on the spot; instead, they turned their horses upside down at the next moment, trying to drive him aside by slapping and sweeping him who was in the way. However, the armored knight who made the first move came up short.
Because Zhang Wusheng, who was the first to hold the gun and the ID card high, and his face turned pale, suddenly disappeared in the flash of lightning. Instead, there was a figure standing in the middle of the aisle, strolling leisurely with his hands behind his back. He sneered at them and said with hooked hands: "If you want to play rush, I will accompany you."
The next moment, he was submerged in the billowing dust and smoke raised by dozens of riders who were obviously restless. At the same time, on the top of the palace wall, the emissary Haigong, who was accompanied by a purple-robed nobleman, hurriedly arrived. When he saw this sudden scene, he covered his eyes in horror.
"I would also like to ask the Neihu and the Young Supervisor to be clear. This matter is an accident and has nothing to do with our prison guards. Upon seeing this, our department has already ordered to stop and stand by." The captain of the imperial army who was standing beside the palace wall hurriedly came out. The voice said clearly: "It's just that Yu Lincifei really can't restrain these things."
"You blind idiot!" Hai Gong scolded him immediately: "Rather than worrying about what happened to these people below, the Za family is more worried about the safety of these Yu Lin Cifei; I'm afraid that not only will they be thrown into trouble on the spot, It’s hard to be kind to your face afterwards.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw those armored and riding equipment scattered in the smoke and dust. Suddenly, among the neighing of the people and horses, a fierce shouting and uproar broke out; and then it turned into one after another, they were overturned and knocked to the ground. Shouts and whines of pain, as well as dull beating and clashing sounds.
Just a dozen breaths later; when the dust from the horse's hooves galloping, clashing and kicking gradually dissipated, where dozens of cavalry armor and riding equipment were located, there was only one figure still standing with hands behind his back; and surrounded by Around him, armored horses and iron men fell to the ground.
But at this moment, both the armored horse and the knight who fell to the ground looked like they had been ravaged and exhausted. Therefore, they could only move and struggle on the ground in disgrace, but no one could get up on their own.
Whether it was the Imperial Guards on both sides of the road in the distance or the guards on the palace wall, there was an uncontrollable uproar; some people even took a step back involuntarily when they saw this, but they felt ashamed. Driven by the deep sense of honor and military literacy, they quickly rushed forward again.
However, as if facing a powerful enemy and heavily guarded, he regained control and raised the weapons in his hands. Because they had just witnessed a scene that only existed in ancient legends and historical allusions. With their bare hands, they had instantly knocked down more than a dozen humanoid weapons/hundred-man enemies that were attacking armored cavalry.
