Flags were waving at the Pinan post, the horses were all saddled, and the soldiers were all holding guns and waiting for the day to come.
However, obvious fatigue can be seen on the faces of every patrolling soldier. They had been preparing for the battle for half a month, and they rested for three hours a day, but even their iron-clad bodies could not withstand it.
After returning from the massacre of the city in Beiye, Xia Chengcan ordered the border to be under martial law and the Binan post to prepare for war. The imperial court did not issue an order to appoint another general, so Xia Chengxuan assumed the power of protecting the southern general.
First of all, he is the direct grandson of the current emperor. Since King Zhi has passed away, he will soon inherit the title of county king according to the system, and his status is very noble.
Secondly, he had taken over the Golden Order of the White Army from Xia Muyang. The imperial court had previously issued a document to support hundreds of officials in the south to take advantage of it.
Furthermore, after the mutiny, all the generals who were more than a thousand men at the Pinan post, Zuo Fei, withdrew immediately, and all the vacancies had been filled by people from King Zhi's faction.
For these reasons, although Xia Chengcan made a big mistake, no one in the county's civil and military circles dared to disobey him. If he wanted money, he would try to raise money, and if he wanted food, he would try his best to collect food.
"This is a ruthless master, you must not get into trouble with him." Thinking of what he did in Beiye, all the officials in Binan couldn't help but quietly swallowed their saliva, thinking like this, "More than 200,000 people If you dare to kill me, who am I?"
After the news of the massacre in Beiye spread, the government, the public, and the market were in an uproar. It's not that I think Xia Chengcan is so heinous, but it's hard to believe that a royal child under the age of twenty dared to personally lead an army to attack the enemy city at night, and... killed more than 200,000 people!
How courageous and domineering this is!
In the past half month after the incident, Xia Chengcan has been thinking, "Did I do something wrong in the massacre of Beiye?"
Wrong, of course it is wrong.
"Master Duan taught me how to lead an army, and the first commandment was to kill innocent people in vain. It was the generals of the Jue Kingdom who harmed my father."
Do you regret it?
"A man must be aboveboard even if he does evil. Once the mistake is made, there will be no regrets or regrets. But I hope there will be an afterlife, an afterlife, and an afterlife. I will work for the people of Beiye for the rest of my life to repay my unjust debt in this life." Xia Chengcan always thinks in his heart.
I thought that after the Jue Kingdom learned about the massacre, they would definitely raise their troops and march north. Therefore, after returning to the army and returning to the camp, Xia Chengcan ordered the entire army to be under martial law and prepare for war. Unexpectedly, more than 30,000 people had been waiting for more than ten days, but still no one was seen. Half an enemy soldier.
"What is Duanmuyu thinking?"
Xia Chengcan couldn't figure it out for a moment.
While he was rubbing his beard and thinking, the soldiers came up and bowed to report: "Your Majesty, an urgent message has arrived from the capital."
letter?
Remembering that the reason for his father's murder was the three letters, Xia Chengcan was so angry that his fists clenched purple and his eyes opened red.
The soldier was bowing, with his head lowered, holding the letter in both hands. Although he couldn't see his description clearly, he already felt something was wrong and was complaining secretly.
Unexpectedly, with a light touch of his hands, the letter was taken away. Yes, the moment Xia Chengcan took the letter away, the soldier felt his hands and even his whole body suddenly lighten.
In the middle of the envelope was: Chengcan personally addressed it.
Xia Chengcan was not familiar with this handwriting, but he was a little curious, so he removed the ink and took out the letter.
There are only two lines in the letter:
The situation in the capital is in danger, and Prince Yun's palace is about to make plans. You and I both have a blood feud, and now is the time to take revenge.
Brother Pan, go north immediately and work together to kill the thieves!
At the end of the letter, the name was censored: Chengxuan.
"It's actually Xia Chengxuan?"
... ...
The news that King Duan was not in charge of the palace soon spread in the capital, and then the fact that he was seriously ill became widely known to everyone.
Emperor Yonghua is lying ill, and news has spread in the palace that he is dying. Now, the regent Prince Duan has also fallen, and there is no one in charge in the court. Such a dangerous situation has not been seen in a hundred years.
In a dark room, several people were sitting around. The candlelight was like a firefly, and their faces could not be illuminated clearly.
"What do you think?" one person asked.
For a while, everyone was whispering to each other and discussing softly.
"Both the Emperor and Prince Duan are old. This time..." After a pause, he continued, "His Royal Highness Prince Yun is the only legitimate prince. Supporting the new prince is no small feat, everyone! "
"What Mr. He said makes sense."
"good!"
"The current situation in the court is so difficult. If His Highness King Yun can command the ministers, he will definitely be able to turn things around!"
"That's right. The imperial court can't be without a master for a day, and the country can't be without a king for a day. Whenever a new king ascends the throne, he will reward the person who supports him first. How about...?"
"This... King Duan is not dead after all?"
"This time, the eminent monk of Kuchan Temple has already said that he has run out of energy and has no way to save himself!"
"Without waiting any longer? After King Duan died, we will proclaim His Highness King Yun as the new king?"
"That's right, it's so good!"
"Well, that's safe."
"Then it's settled. Let's all sign this and send it to Prince Yun's Mansion so that His Highness Prince Yun can make preparations!"
... ...
The four princes of Wang Qian with different surnames were living hostage in the capital, so the court would not treat them lightly. Not only were the daily expenses sufficient, but there was also a palace built by imperial decree, and Xia Ruren's personal imperial approval was hung at the door. Even if the emperors of all dynasties came to visit, they had to get off the chariot and walk.
Today, it is rare for four princes with different surnames to gather together at Prince Gongyang's residence.
There were five people sitting in the hall. In addition to the four princes, there was also Ou Xiaoxiao, the son of General Chu Nan.
"Praise me, what do you think?" Zhuge Xingchen broke the dullness and asked.
However, I just looked at him and didn't answer.
This matter was of great importance, not because he was afraid, but because as the prince of the palace, his words and deeds represented the position of the Gongyang Palace.
How dare he act casually in the current situation?
The four of them are all hostages, but Gongyang Psalms to Me is always the leader. Firstly, Gongyang Wangfu is the strongest, secondly, Gongyangsong is the oldest, and thirdly, Gongyangsong is my hostage for the longest time.
Therefore, if there is a big matter, the three of them will come to ask him, and I will never shirk politeness.
Only this time.
Prince Duan is the Prince of Duan of the imperial court. Compared with them, the students of Huazijian, he is just Master Duan. The Duanfuzi who teaches everyone how to be a human being, how to be a minister, and how to lead an army.
"Hmph, a good steward suddenly became seriously ill. If you say there is no conspiracy, I don't believe it!" Huangfu Tianzong stood up from his seat and stood in the hall with a sneer on his face.
After saying that, he looked straight at Ou Xiaoxiao. He is still young, so his words lack some consideration.
"What are you looking at me for?" Ou Xiaoxiao was already in a bad mood. When he looked at her like this, she became angry and scolded her coldly.
Huangfu Tianzong was not afraid at all and scolded: "This is what your brother-in-law Xia Muyan did to others. Why do you come here to ask!"
"Tianzong! What nonsense are you talking about!" Gongyang Songwo scolded sternly.
Royal matters need to be carefully considered if they are well-founded, let alone such unfounded conjectures. As soon as Huangfu Tianzong said that, he felt that it was inappropriate. After being warned by Gongyang Song, he suddenly realized that he sat down on his seat and stopped looking at Ou Xiaoxiao.
"Xiaoxiao, Tianzong has a fierce temper and speaks without thinking. Don't take it to heart." Gongyang praised me and smiled and acted as a peacemaker.
Today is the beginning of the month, and the hospital supervisor is off from school as usual. It is also the day that the four protons have made an appointment for a small gathering.
The four of them had already heard about Master Duan's serious illness, and were discussing it when the servant came to report that Ou Xiaoxiao came to the door.
Ou Xiaoxiao has been in the capital for four years and is very familiar with everyone. He is also a classmate of Zhizhitang, so there is no reason to turn him away.
It turned out that he came here to find out more about Master Duan, and everyone naturally started talking about it, so Zhuge Xingchen asked Gong Yangsong me just now.
Ou Xiaoxiao waved his hand to indicate that he was not angry, and then addressed Huangfu Tianzong sternly: "Whether this matter has anything to do with Prince Yun's Mansion or not, I dare not speak out. However, I have nothing but endless things to say about Mr. Duan." Gratitude and admiration. My concern for my father and son comes from the bottom of my heart and is no different from yours. Farewell!"
After saying this, he walked away.
"Xiaoxiao! Xiaoxiao!"
"Xiaoxiao! Xiaoxiao!"
Gongyang Songwo and Baili Jianyi called after him, but he didn't respond. It was obvious that he had decided to leave.
"Tianzong, please find a time to tell him your objection. After all, we have been classmates and friends for several years." Gongyang Songwo said to Huangfu Tianzong sternly, "Xiaoxiao came to us today to inquire about Master. I believe he has no ill intentions. .”
Zhu Ge , it is human nature to run more frequently to Prince Yun's Mansion. Come to think of it, he may not know what Prince Yun is planning. Otherwise, if he wants to know what he wants to know, he can just ask Prince Yun directly, so why bother asking you and me."
"That's right, I just spoke unabashedly. I will apologize to him when I return to the hospital supervisor tomorrow." Huangfu Tianzong replied softly with a look of regret on his face.
After leaving the palace of Prince Zhuge, Ou Xiaoxiao rode straight towards the restaurant. The boy who followed him saw that his face was ashen and worried that he might do something evil, so he followed closely behind him.
Fortunately, he just ordered wine and food and ate and drank alone.
"Waiter, serve the wine!"
Upon hearing this call, the waiter hurriedly went upstairs carrying a jar of fine wine "Baicao Xian".
I couldn't enjoy myself with the small cup, so someone brought me a big bowl. Tear open the wine seal, fill it up, and drink it in one gulp.
"Baicao Xian" is a famous wine, but today Ou Xiaoxiao becomes more bitter and sour the more she drinks it.
"Now everyone says that my brother-in-law killed King Yi, King Jaw and King Zhi. How is this possible? My brother-in-law has always been an elegant man who likes to copy scriptures and play the piano. How could he do such a ruthless thing? King Zhi... ...King Zhi is his half-brother! How could it be? How could my brother-in-law do such a thing? Moreover, my brother-in-law has never been favored, so how could he do such things? Impossible! It is absolutely impossible!"
"Gulu...Gulu" drank another large bowl of wine.
Countless questions filled her heart, overwhelming Ou Xiaoxiao.
"No, no matter what I say today, I have to go to Prince Yun's Mansion and ask my brother-in-law face to face." Ou Xiaoxiao put down the wine bowl, rushed down to the restaurant, got on his horse, and rushed towards Prince Yun's Mansion.
"Hey... Sir, come back! Come back! You haven't paid the bill yet!" The shopkeeper hurriedly chased him out of the restaurant, shouting loudly behind him.
... ...
"Come back! Come back!" An Ruqing chased him out of the house, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Xu Suye, come back!"
Seeing that he had gone far away on the snow bird, he was so angry that he picked up a stone and threw it in the direction where he disappeared.
