"Han Ambassador, please take a moment to speak!" Seeing that Han Qing didn't seem to understand what Liu Chenggui meant, Zhang Yaban stepped forward and gently pulled his other arm.
This man had previously sent troops to rush into the hermitage to rescue him, and he was Zhang Huan's uncle. Han Qing had a good impression of him, so after thinking about it, he followed his pull towards the corner of the watchtower.
Liu Chenggui hesitated and let go of his hand, his face full of nervousness.
Han Qing wants to leave, and he has made it very clear in his words just now. With Han Qing's force and influence, if he chooses to leave, it will be difficult for him to stop him.
In that case, I am afraid that the imperial city will fall into the hands of King Yong tonight. Concubine Liu Guifei and the eldest son of the emperor, who are most concerned about by the official family, will definitely be unable to escape!
"The Korean Embassy may not know something. Since ancient times, people have loved their young sons. Empress Dowager Li was originally closer to King Yong." Just as he was feeling uneasy, Zhang Yaban's words had already reached his ears. Although the voice was very loud
Low, but deliberately so that many people can hear it.
This is the cleverness of Zhang Yaban. He pretends to whisper to avoid openly discussing the rights and wrongs of the royal family. However, he whispers loudly enough so that his superiors and colleagues will not be suspicious of his behavior.
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"If King Yong does not enter the palace, the Queen Mother will naturally not be deceived by him. If King Yong enters the palace and speaks clever words, the Queen Mother will inevitably respond to his requests because of his age. The previous Emperor Taizu Guo Wei relied on leading troops to break into the palace.
After obtaining the imperial edict from the Queen Mother of the Later Han Dynasty, I could justifiably depose the Emperor of the Later Han Dynasty, Liu Chengyou, and become the emperor himself..."
Speaking of this, his voice suddenly became lower, so that only he and Han Qing could hear, "It is also in accordance with the order of the Empress Dowager that Hou Zhou Di Chan abdicated the throne to the Taizu of this dynasty."
‘So that’s it!’ In an instant, Han Qing suddenly realized it again. She turned to look at Liu Chenggui and could see the blood stains on the latter’s body more clearly.
Liu Chenggui previously said that there was an internal agent of King Yong in the imperial city, but he did not say who the internal agent was. Now that I think about it, I am afraid that if not Empress Dowager Li herself, she is also a confidant of Empress Dowager Li.
That's why Liu Chenggui was so seriously injured.
And what Zhang Yaban said, "The Queen Mother is old, she will inevitably respond to his requests" is probably just "a taboo for the venerable". In fact, as long as King Yong and Queen Mother Li met, there was no need for him to ask for help. Queen Mother Li
He would step in to endorse King Yong's actions.
Therefore, Liu Chenggui's only choice was to defend the imperial city and prevent King Yong from entering the palace and joining forces with Queen Mother Li before reinforcements arrived.
Otherwise, even if he breaks out of the siege, he will not be able to take Queen Mother Li with him.
And as long as there is Empress Dowager Li's endorsement, King Yong's move to usurp the throne, even if it is not in line with morality and people's hearts, there is a precedent to follow at the political level.
One precedent is Guo Wei, and the other precedent is Zhao Kuangyin, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty!
This is the hidden danger left by the injustice of the Song Dynasty's victory in the country.
Zhao Kuangyin forced the orphans and widowers of the Chai family first, so no wonder his nephew Zhao Yuanfen followed suit.
However, it was only Zhao Kuangyin who created the hidden danger in the first place. Now, it is all the officials and people in Bianliang City, and even all the people in the entire Central Plains, who bear the consequences!
"Han Qingyuan, I'm just a eunuch. I can't explain anything. I don't have the right to let you stay." Seeing Han Qing's expression change, Zhang Yaban let go of his arm, took two steps back, and bowed.
, "But tonight people are in panic. If you leave, the imperial city will definitely fall into the hands of King Yong, and follow the Khitan cavalry across the Yellow River. We and our families will die without a burial place."
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"Last time the Khitans invaded Bianliang, ten rooms were empty and nine were empty. Ambassador Han, you are so kind and merciful, please stay and lead us to find a way out!" Another escort quickly stepped forward and followed Zhang
The class saluted together.
"The Korean Embassy is merciful!"
"Judge Han, have mercy!"
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In an instant, seven more palace guards and eunuch chiefs gathered around and saluted Han Qing with tears in their eyes.
"Everyone, it doesn't have to be like this, it doesn't have to be like this. Han is not born with three heads and six arms, so he really can't deserve you to value him so much!" Han Qing was caught off guard by the worship, and she waved her hands while blushing.
He couldn't figure it out even to death. As a civil servant, he had never led the imperial army for a day. How could he have such a high reputation among the palace guards and eunuchs? He had even surpassed Liu Chenggui, who had been in charge of the inner palace for many years.
What’s more, I don’t understand that since I have neither experience in defending the city nor courage, how can I become the only spiritual sustenance in everyone’s hearts? I have decided that if I want to defend the imperial city, I have to do it myself?
"Han Ambassador, there have been rumors that you are a person who has been reincarnated and endured tribulations." Seeing everyone's performance, Liu Chenggui also slowly stepped forward, smiling bitterly and holding his hands, "And in the rumors, everyone has been reincarnated and gone through tribulations.
When people appear, the world will either be in great order or in chaos. So tonight, you are everyone's only hope. Whether the world will be in great order or chaos depends on your thoughts."
"Please be merciful to the Korean Embassy and save us and the people of Hecheng!" Zhang Yaban and everyone bowed and saluted again, their voices full of expectation.
There was a huge pressure that instantly fell on Han Qing's shoulders, making him feel overwhelmed.
In this situation, the best choice is for everyone to abandon the imperial city and break out collectively. Even if he stays, it will be difficult for him to make a living without rice.
What's more, deep down in his heart, whether Zhao Heng or Zhao Yuanfen becomes emperor is none of his business.
The world is so big, even if I leave the Song Dynasty, there are still countless places with beautiful mountains and rivers to go to. Taking my grandfather Han Chonggui, taking Dou Rong, Xu Ziling and Ye Qinglian away from the Central Plains together, they will still be happy and happy.
But he couldn't pretend not to hear everyone's requests.
As long as Zhao Yuanfen succeeds in usurping the throne, the Yellow River defense line will inevitably collapse, and the Khitan cavalry will attack Bianliang, which is an irreversible outcome.
The tragedy caused by the Khitan invasion into Bianliang more than fifty years ago is still fresh in the memory of many old people in Bianliang who survived the disaster.
As a native of Bianliang, how could he be so ruthless as to sit back and watch all this happen but not take any notice?
Just as he was hesitating, he heard Liu Chenggui say loudly, "The Korean Embassy only needs help and will stay until noon tomorrow. If you really can't hold on until that moment and find that the situation is not good, just lead everyone and protect the imperial concubine."
The empress and the eldest son of the emperor break out. I stay here to hold off King Yong for you. I am already over 70 years old and don’t want to see the second time when I am still alive. The Khitan people are riding horses in the long street, killing my colleagues and burning me.
Ancestral temple, burn my classics."
He was an eunuch with wounds on his body and white hair. He looked like he might fall down at any time. However, at this moment, in Han Qing's eyes, he was better than Zhao Heng and Zhao Yuanfen, who were in good health.
Ten times taller.
Taking a deep breath, Han Qing smiled and held Liu Chenggui's arm, "Liu Gong doesn't have to do this, and everyone doesn't have to do this either. Han just stays and works with everyone to find a way to defend the city."
After a pause, he looked around and added loudly, "If you are really unable to do so, please join Han in breaking out of the encirclement. Only by remaining useful can we look for opportunities and wash away the hatred of tonight."
"We are willing to listen to Judge Han's orders!" Zhang Yaban was overjoyed and immediately took the lead in responding.
"I am willing to listen to Judge Han's orders!" Responses came one after another from all around. The eyes of every palace guard and eunuch were instantly ignited with the light of hope.
According to legend, when the reincarnated calamity person appears, the world will either be in great order or in chaos.
The Khitans marched to the Yellow River, King Yong rebelled in Bianliang, and the world was in chaos.
The appearance of the Korean Embassy will certainly bring order to the world.
