Yellow sand fills the sky, and the sun sets over the ancient road.
Soldiers and horses from the Six Dynasties once again embarked on the road to the Western Expedition.
“It’s been a long time since the Han wind blew here!”
Zhao Yun was riding on horseback, looking at the majestic Tang army with a distant look in his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.
I am wearing iron armor and carrying a long sword. I am fighting against my son. The road is long.
We share the same hatred against the enemy, and we share life and death. We fight with our sons, and our hearts are not sluggish.
Walking on the swallows, chasing the wild children. Fighting with the son, singing fearlessly.
In the Shu army formation, someone sang loudly. This is a war song often chanted by the Han army.
Xue Rengui frowned. At this time, the Han Dynasty had long been dead. If he sang this song again, he thought it was the Han army going out for war.
He had always known that the Shu people were determined to restore the Han Dynasty, and they fought for this purpose for many years. In other words, they were not adjacent to the Tang Dynasty, so they maintained their superficial courtesy.
He waved to the military secretary and whispered a few words.
After a while, among the Tang army, which had an absolute numerical advantage, the powerful music of King Qin breaking the formation was heard.
"The royal winds of the four seas, the virtues and the clear water for thousands of years; I don't even have to wear my military uniforms. I have accomplished today. Looking back at Qin's fortress, it is as low as a horse, and gradually I see the Yellow River flowing straight north. The power of heaven rolls directly over the Jade Gate fortress, and the barbarians from thousands of miles away sing the songs of Han Dynasty. !
The royal winds of the four seas have brought pure virtue and clear water for thousands of years; the military uniforms have not been put on, and today we have accomplished the task. The Lord has opened the Changli calendar, and the ministers are loyal to Dayou; you see that after the revolution, it will be the peaceful autumn!"
Liu Chan held the reins of the horse and closed his eyes, tapping his fingers gently to the rhythm of King Qin's breaking formation music, watching the people and horses around him shaking their heads.
His attendant Huang Hao reminded: "Your Highness, don't get drunk. You see how dissatisfied the soldiers are. If you read a book after you go back, I'm afraid your Majesty will scold you."
Liu Chan quickly sat up straight. He nodded for this piece from an artistic point of view, but unfortunately he forgot his identity.
As the main force, the soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty naturally occupied the position of the central army, while the soldiers and horses of the other five countries were arranged to march in one place.
The soldiers and horses of Wei and Wu were all watching the excitement, and laughter kept coming and going. The commander-in-chief of Wei State, Yu Jin, was captured once, but was later released by Zhuge Liang, and was ridiculed all over in Wei State.
This time, in order to help him regain his confidence, Cao Cao sent him here. Yu Jin said nothing and had a solemn expression. But his men were all veterans who had fought with Shu for their entire lives, so no one could hold back.
"Liu Bei is such a hero, why did he raise such a idiot?" Sun Yi said with a smile.
For Soochow, Liu Bei was a figure that weighed heavily on their hearts. After Red Cliff, he was so high-spirited that he finally showed off his talents. He crossed the river alone and married the eldest princess of Soochow. How courageous and courageous he was.
Liu Chan's performance made people dare not praise him. Sun Yi, who was born in the Soochow royal family, also despised him. They said that I am a hero and a good man, but Liu Bei and Liu Chan did not show any of them.
A young general next to Sun Yi winked, signaling him not to say more. Sun Yi turned around and saw Zhao Yun staring at him coldly.
Sun Yi suddenly felt a chill all over his body and he sweated profusely on his back, which made him wake up instantly.
The most capable person here today is probably this person. If he is really angered, the combination of Zhao Yun and Liu Chan will make it possible for two people to break through Changban Slope.
Wang Zhen of the Ming Dynasty was very arrogant. He always felt that the Ming Dynasty was the two great empires on equal footing with the Tang Dynasty, while the other four little brothers were inferior, so they were very arrogant along the way and were different from the four kingdoms in every way.
It happened that this time he brought the Shenji Battalion. Xue Rengui felt that it was the most useful among the five countries. He did not need to cooperate with the Tang army to attack Tibet from a distance, so he gave them special treatment. Wang Zhen suddenly became more alert and felt that his The theory of two strong and four weak was recognized by the Tang Dynasty, and he couldn't help but feel very proud.
"Manager Wang, this time we are going to show off our power over Tubo. When we go back, let's see what those big turbans have to say."
Wang Zhen was wearing a python robe. This robe is worn by those who have made great contributions to the country, such as Dukes and above. Zhu Qi rewarded Wang Zhen with one when he came to town. If those who founded the country knew about their achievements, they would probably take his robe on the spot.
Burn.
After listening to the flattery of his young eunuch, Wang Zhen didn't blush at all and said with a smile: "What does this mean? It's just following the Tang people in their crusade against Tubo. One day, you will lead an army yourself, just like Taizu and Chengzu, and wipe out the desert.
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Wang Zhen is probably the only one in the world today who dares to call Tubo a small country. Tubo occupies a vast territory and has a very large population under its rule, which once threatened the Central Plains. If the Tang Dynasty had not been too powerful, Tubo would have definitely moved eastward.
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"Our Ming Dynasty is really lucky to have you!"
Wang Zhen laughed wildly, attracting attention.
Zhao Yun over there snorted coldly and thought to himself: The Ming Dynasty was so degenerate that it actually sent an eunuch to lead the army. It will not be difficult to destroy the Ming Dynasty after defeating the Wei and Song Dynasties.
The most leisurely people among the crowd were the people from Liangshan. They remained true to themselves on the road, eating meat, drinking and laughing as much as they wanted.
No matter where they are, these people can always catch some delicious game. Their leader Song Jiang has made an agreement with everyone that they will stop drinking after crossing the border of the Tang Dynasty until they return in triumph.
This time the Western Expedition of the Song Dynasty became a laughing stock again, just because they sent such a troop of soldiers and horses, everyone thought they were just here to increase the number of people.
However, the people in Liangshan obviously didn’t see it that way. They were gearing up and preparing for a big fight with the Tubo people——
Tubo, Jokhang Temple.
On the eve of the war, the atmosphere was very strange. The monks in the temple were in a hurry and lost their former leisurely and aloof indifference.
They used to believe in force, until a monk named Xuanzang appeared in Baoxiang Kingdom. He stood on the road of Baoxiang Kingdom with his own strength. Countless monks came forward and smashed all kinds of magical instruments and Buddhist dharma.
, can't hurt him at all.
As long as this Central Plains monk opened his mouth or waved his hand, a large number of lamas fell down.
He is more terrifying than all the demons recorded in the scriptures, as if he is a messenger from the end of the world, or he is death itself.
At this time, all the lamas' hopes were on the Panchen Lama, hoping that he would come out to slay the evil spirits.
The cold wind is howling on the plateau, but the Panchen's palace is warm and cozy.
There are two half-man-high copper stoves with charcoal fires burning brightly, and the smoke is discharged outdoors along the laid flues.
There is a huge Buddha statue enshrined in the hall. The Buddha's eyes are gnashing his teeth, and he is ferocious. There is a string of skull beads hanging around his neck and he is wearing a tiger skin.
Flames were cast around it, and fourteen arms stretched out from behind, fan-shaped. In addition to the common Dharma bells, Dharma drums, Dharma conchs, Dharma staffs, Dharma bowls, Vajra pestles, rosary beads and other objects, there are also prayer tubes in each hand.
The giant snake that symbolizes the Dragon King holds a baby covered in blood in one of its palms.
In the middle of the Golden Buddha, two arms stretch forward to hug a naked female statue. This female statue has a slender waist, plump hips, and a graceful figure. She looks up at the Golden Buddha with incomparable admiration and piety in her eyes.
The golden Buddha has bare feet with its left foot stretched out and stepping on a lion, and its right foot bent and stepping on a naked succubus. The succubus is crouching down and stretching out her hands as if begging for the baby.
There are two long-bright lamps enshrined in front of the Buddha, the flames are swaying slightly, and various precious decorations are hung on the walls. The fifth Panchen Lama is sitting on the soft Parthian Empire carpet, with a huge ball of light suspended in front of him, reflecting the The image is like the real thing, clear, bright and real, as if you can reach out and touch it.
There were a hundred concubines on each side of the hall, prostrate on the ground with their foreheads touching the ground, waiting for orders.
Inside the ball of light is a group of soldiers and horses that are marching. If you look closely, they are the Tang Army and the Five Nations Allied Forces.
"The army of evil spirits has arrived. I have received guidance from the Buddha. Let us kill all these evil spirits and use their blood to cleanse this sacred land."
Behind him, the reincarnated soul boy nodded. He was young and wearing a red robe.
"If they dare to come here, they are seeking death."
"Don't underestimate them. Once upon a time, the fathers of these people, that is, the empire called Han, killed the Western Regions until rivers of blood flowed. Bones piled up like mountains, and blood flowed all over the desert. I know that today there is still a vast sea of red gravel."
"Amitabha, there is too much filth in this world. May I, the Buddha, purify the world as soon as possible."
The two of them had a fanatical look in their indifferent eyes, and they devoutly prostrated towards the Buddha statue——
Daming, Yanjing, in Yu Qian's mansion.
A lamp is like a bean. Zhu Biao is holding a book and reading under the lamp. In front of him, there is a small dish with a few beans in it.
Zhu Biao actually used an oil lamp. As a prince, he was not dissatisfied at all. Yu Qian's family really couldn't afford many candles, and his house spent too much money.
In the final analysis, it is this house that is to blame. Even if a rich man's house is given to you for free, there is a high probability that you will not be able to live in it.
The better the house, the higher the maintenance cost. If it is not repaired, it will look like an abandoned house in a few years.
The extravagant style of the Ming Dynasty actually only gradually emerged after the death of Taizu. Your Highness died before Taizu. At that time, he certainly did not have the current style.
Yu Qian nodded secretly in his heart. Sooner or later, he would get rid of the extravagance of the Ming Dynasty. After the death of Taizu, the powerful people of the Ming Dynasty began to indulge in extravagance and corruption in revenge.
They worked hard to enjoy it, as if they wanted to take back all the suffering Taizu had suffered. The Qinhuai River has become synonymous with Huajie and Liuxiang, and the one-day hair binding fee for various brothel girls is enough for hundreds of families. of food and clothing.
Those who contributed the most to them were the officials of the Ming Dynasty, especially the officials of the Jinling Department.
Yu Qian tidied up his clothes and dusted off his clothes before he knocked on the door:
"Your Highness, I would like to see you, Yu Qian."
Zhu Biao smiled and said, "Just come in, this is your house."
Yu Qian pushed the door open and came in, then looked at it warily before closing the door, "Wang Zhen left and took away a large number of his confidants. The court is empty. I think this is a good opportunity. Why not call the serious Taoist priest back and prepare Take action."
Zhu Biao put down the book, and by candlelight, Yu Qian glanced at it and found that Zhu Biao was reading "Essential Techniques for Qi Min", which was a book about farming and mulberry. Yu Qian was secretly happy.
To help His Highness ascend to the throne, he is definitely a qualified and good emperor, and he will do it even if he puts his life into it. Although he has read books from sages, he has never been superstitious. From the bottom of his heart, Yu Qian does not accept the idea of a monarch, minister, father and son.
In his eyes, the people are the most valuable, the country is second, and the emperor is the least important. Although the Zhu Biao he wants to protect is the one with the most righteous blood and the strongest legal principles, the emperor's bloodline and legitimacy are not actually what he values most. What matters most is whether this person has the spirit of a king.
As the heir carefully cultivated by Taizu, His Highness Zhu Biao is obviously qualified, and he will definitely be a good emperor.
Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment and said: "I heard that Wang Zhen is going to attack Tubo. If we launch a coup at this time, will it not affect the frontline war? After all, this is also our war with foreign countries in the Central Plains."
"Your Highness, please give up. The Tang Dynasty is the main force in this expedition against Tubo. They sent Xue Rengui. Your Highness may not know that this man is a new general of the Tang Dynasty. In just a few years, he defeated the Nine Tieles and surrendered Goryeo.
To defeat the Turks, he can succeed immediately without Wang Zhen."
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "That's good. I'll write a letter now. You can send someone to deliver it to Daochang Li's apprentice in the Jia Mansion. He will receive it soon."
Yu Qian quickly stepped forward, took out the inkstone, pen and ink, and spread it out himself.
"Your Highness, you can speak more concisely to avoid being caught by others." Yu Qian said cautiously. Although the main force this time is Li Yu, and he also knows the importance of Li Yu, Yu Qian does not intend to put all his treasures on one person.
.If Li Yu couldn't come, he hoped that people like himself would have some chances to succeed.
After finishing speaking, Zhu Biao picked up his pen. Before he started writing, a gust of wind blew up outside. The door opened with a creak, frightening the two of them.
With a flash of white light, Li Yu appeared on the spot. Seeing the two of them, he smiled and said, "I never expected that Wang Zhen was sent by the Ming Dynasty. He took away the generals who were loyal to him, as well as those who were most controlled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Shenji Camp. Our opportunity has come.”
After he sent Song Jiang away in Bianliang, because he was not at ease, he asked the frontline scouts to report at any time. The troops sent by the other four countries were not outrageous, but Shu was a little stronger. Who knew that when he arrived in the Ming Dynasty, a surprise would come.
Two days later, Li Yu unexpectedly learned that Wang Zhen was sent by the Ming Dynasty. Li Yu was really happy. Although this Wang Zhen was very incompetent, he was so confident that it exceeded Li Yu's expectations. It was really cool to play against such a person. He would do it from time to time.
It will give you a surprise, and Li Yu finally realized the happiness he felt before.
The three of them couldn't help but smile tacitly when they thought about it.
Yu Qian said: "It can be said that everything is ready. Thanks to the Tang Dynasty, the five countries are sending troops this time to form an alliance to attack Tubo. This is God's help, but how can we deceive the current emperor into Jinling?"
The emperor went to Jinling for only one reason, which was to worship Taizu. Only when Zhu Biao suddenly appeared in Taizu's Xiaoling Mausoleum could it have an explosive effect.
Otherwise, even if Zhu Biao appears, others will not acknowledge it.
Li Yu said: "This time, it will fall to Concubine Jia Xian's marriage."
After Wang Zhen left, the person whom Ming Emperor Zhu Qizhen trusted most was Jia Yuanchun.
This little emperor was a nepotist. As long as Jia Yuanchun persuaded him to go to Jinling, no one could stop him.
