Under a huge and high city gate, countless archers were waiting solemnly. Although their faces showed murderous intent and their expressions were solemn, the slight fear deep in their eyes was still obvious.【
"Open the city gate quickly!" There were several remaining soldiers below, as if they saw a glimmer of hope. On top of a dilapidated carriage lay a seriously injured man, who seemed to be dying, and his face was like gold paper.
He felt as if he was about to die at any moment, "I am Zhang Youcai, the military advisor of the former camp. This is my seal. The enemy is three miles away. Open the city gate quickly." It turned out that the person shouting urgently below was Zeng Zhang Tao.
His classmate, Zhang Youcai, made a sensation at the school exchange meeting.
"It turns out to be Mr. Zhang, please wait a moment." A deputy general guarding the city did not dare to be careless when he saw Zhang Youcai's seal, and quickly informed the guard general.
But what is surprising is that the guard is not a general, but a relative of the emperor! "The foreign enemy is three miles away, and I can see it here. If the city gate is opened, and the grassland barbarians take the opportunity to invade, I am afraid it will be difficult to protect
This city is in good hands, and this responsibility is not something we can shoulder."
Hearing the guard's words, Zhang Youcai almost vomited blood. The enemy was still two miles away. It would take at least a cup of tea to get here. His sergeants were all remnants, only a few dozen. The city gate only needed to be opened slightly.
You can escape into the city immediately, how can you be in danger?
"If Commander Zhang knows the rules and is polite, he should retreat quickly. Otherwise, don't blame my subordinates for being ruthless." This guard is extremely rich and looks like a corrupt official who has been anointed by the widowed people. Looking at him is a bit fat.
It's disgusting, but the righteous words at this time are quite official.
At this point, the people on the city wall raised their bows and arrows, and it seemed that they would launch an attack with just one order, "How dare you do this?" Zhang Youcai was shocked and angry. He didn't expect that he had tried every means to escape here, and he had just had a chance to survive.
Being rejected by your own people and threatened? What’s the point of this?
"I have been ordered to guard this place. I only need to ensure the safety of this place. I will never care about the rest." This guard acted fairly and impartially.
"Well, it's a pity that I was seriously injured. Otherwise, I would have taken you away." At this time, the man lying on the broken carriage, as if he was going to die at any time, said with regret.
Zhang Youcai hurriedly walked to him and said, "Stop talking. If it weren't for you, I would have been killed by the heavenly warriors on the prairie. If it weren't for you fighting to break through, how could I survive today? It's a pity that I can't be loyal to the emperor.
It's over." Looking at the prairie soldiers getting closer and closer in the distance, Zhang Youcai also had despair in his eyes.
"Hey, we died for the country, we died for the people, we died without regrets! It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to see you again!" There was a trace of unwillingness in the eyes of the people on the broken carriage.
"Lu Qianhao, why didn't you follow Zhang Tao because of your abilities? Instead, you stubbornly stayed in Honghao Country? With your potential, if you follow Zhang Tao, you will definitely become a strong person." The person who was about to die turned out to be the master thief.
Lu Qianhao?
"Haha, although I admire you very much, I can't leave the country where I was born and raised. How can I not spill my blood on the country when I finally meet Mingjun?" At this time, Lu Qianhao seemed to be here.
He regained his energy and spoke more clearly, but Zhang Youcai knew that Lu Qianhao was seriously injured and was just reflecting on his past.
"Brother Lu's sentiment and magnanimity in giving up himself for the country really makes me admire him." Zhang Youcai said sincerely.
Lu Qianhao laughed at himself, "It's not worthy of admiration, but every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. It is not a waste of his life to be able to die on the battlefield with the wise and invincible Commander Zhang today."
"How can a wise man be invincible? Not to mention the genius Yang Xiaobai, even the Master Zhang you admire is definitely no worse than me, but I will never see his grace again in this life." Zhang Youcai seemed to be very regretful, as was Lu Qianhao. , "But don't worry, Lord Zhang will definitely know that we died in vain today. Whether it is this dog official or Daprai, they will definitely give us an explanation."
"I believe it." Soon, the prairie sergeants flooded the city. Although the city was constantly covered with bows and arrows, they could not stop the tide of enemies.
Three days later, the prairie was repulsed and returned to the border again. Zhang Youcai, Lu Qianhao, and other sergeants were all wiped out!
In the splendid and magnificent palace, Gu Weiran looked at the battle report in his hand with a gloomy expression. Yi Tinghan was slightly worried at the side. Although the harem did not care about state affairs, she was still slightly worried when she saw her husband acting like this.
"Bastard!" Gu Weiran threw the battle report onto the main hall, and all the civil and military officials below fell to their knees. The emperor's anger was as powerful as a dragon. Who dared to offend?
"Your Majesty, calm down!" The voice of hundreds of officials did not calm down Gu Weiran, "Who is He Fugui? Why is a civil servant guarding the border? Can any of you tell me?" Gu Weiran's voice was extremely cold, as if the world was freezing. Over the soul.
"I am guilty!" At this time, a first-grade official came out quickly and knelt down in the main hall. "It turns out to be Mr. Li. I wonder what crime you are guilty of?" Gu Weiran seemed concerned, but there was a look in his eyes. The coldness permeated the air.
Zhang Youcai and Lu Qianhao are all Zhang Tao's friends, especially Lu Qianhao, who is like a brother. At this time, because of He Fugui's greed for life and fear of death, he did not open the city gate, causing them to die in vain. What if Zhang Tao finds out? What will be the consequences? How about it? With Zhang Tao’s character of cherishing brotherhood, I’m afraid the entire Honghao Kingdom will be turned upside down.
Even if Zhang Tao doesn't move, he can't be lenient, "He, He, He." This Lord Li is a first-class official and has been an official for many years. He originally thought he had figured out the emperor's temper, and the border has always been stable, so he helped If your nephew finds a good position, he will be able to take credit for his victory at the border, and he will naturally rise to prominence.
This position is managed by myself. As the saying goes, the wealth does not flow to outsiders. Of course, Mr. Li will not let this position go to other places! But who knew that the prairie could be so vigorous, break through the border defense, and even cause He Fugui, a civil servant, to cause trouble? A huge disaster.
"What's the matter? Mr. Li usually speaks like a flower, but now he stutters?" Gu Weiran's voice made the old Mr. Li tremble. In the end, he vomited out everything. Gu Weiran became furious and said that he would rectify the internal atmosphere of the imperial court and will A high-ranking official was put on death row.
Although the national law stipulates that it is a serious crime to kill a good minister due to bad employment, but it does not lead to death. What the emperor is doing now is obviously making a fuss, but everyone knows what is behind it.
Whether it is Zhang Tao or Tianwen Mansion, their influence in Honghao Kingdom is unprecedented. Not to mention the first-class officials, even princesses and princes cannot escape death, because everyone knows that Zhang Tao means a lot to Honghao Kingdom. What are you wearing?
"To destroy the three clans, He Fugui imprisoned him in a water prison and did not let him die until he was interrogated." The matter was settled like this, but He Fugui was never interrogated, but as everyone knows, What exactly is waiting for him?
In fact, it is not just because of Zhang Tao that Gu Weiran is so angry with He Fugui. Even if it is because of the two pillars of Lu Qianhao and Zhang Youcai, Gu Weiran will be heartbroken. Even without Zhang Tao's relationship, He Fugui will definitely die.
"Husband, are you still worried about what happened today? It has passed. You should take care of yourself. You must know that the foundation of the country is you." Yi Tinghan is now more bright and charming, with an extra charm. Like a ripe peach, the perfect body wrapped in silver is extremely moving.
Before Gu Weiran could speak, he heard a voice, "What Ting Han said is very true. Weiran, you should also remember your identity." Late at night, a stranger actually appeared in the Yangxin Palace? How could this not happen? Surprising?
"Who is so bold as to break into the forbidden area of the palace?" Suddenly, two first-class heavenly men jumped out next to Gu Weiran. They were both worshipers in the palace.
"You can actually let the enshrining hall protect you, Weiran, you are really extraordinary." The voice sounded again, and there was an additional admiration in it.
"Two elders, this person is an old friend. You should go and rest first." Gu Weiran was excited in his heart, but on the surface he seemed very indifferent. However, the two heavenly men were stunned for a moment, and then there was a trace of surprise on their faces. They had obviously discovered that The identity of the visitor, this person was the one who opened their acupoints!
"Zhang Tao!" Maybe only in front of him! Gu Weiran is not the emperor, and Yi Tinghan is not the queen. They are just classmates of Tonghua Pavilion.
After a brief reminiscing about old times, Gu Weiran also learned about Zhang Tao's purpose, "Zhang Tao, I want to tell you something, I hope you." After saying this, Gu Weiran did not continue, and in front of Zhang Tao, Gu Weiran would not Call myself me.
Zhang Tao's face turned cold when he heard what Gu Weiran said, "I know about this matter. Weiran has done enough. As for that fat pig who is greedy for life and afraid of death, leave it to me."
"I hope you won't be offended. I didn't know about this at all. They were hiding it from the superiors." Gu Weiran was afraid that there was a gap in Zhang Tao's heart, so he still explained.
"Weiran, it's clear between you and me. I came here in a hurry this time and I can't talk to you more about the past. I'm really sorry." Zhang Tao said that he wanted to resolve the matter here as soon as possible and then return to the mainland. Wang was still waiting. Own.
"Of course I understand." Gu Weiran breathed a sigh of relief.
That night, perhaps no one knew that Zhang Tao had arrived except for the people in the enshrinement hall. The death row was divided into many prisons, and the water prison was also the most tortured one, where people were kept in cold water. , who can stand it? Not to mention the invasion of wind and cold, even the skin cannot stand the stinking water.
"Master He, Madam has told us that the Emperor will not come to inspect on weekdays, so you can rest assured, but don't be too high-profile, otherwise it will be difficult for us, right?" A voice caught Zhang Tao's attention.
With Zhang Tao's current cultivation level, it is very difficult to enter the prison without being discovered. "Of course I know, this is money for you. Thank you for taking care of me. It's really unlucky, but I just killed two people." ?The emperor also reacted too much and actually implicated my uncle? Fortunately, my mother has some connections, otherwise I would be tortured to death."