No matter whether the result of this catastrophe is victory or defeat, the person who dug the river embankment will bear eternal infamy.
Zhao Zian is not a fool. Of course he knows that this plan must come from His Majesty, and his old father is just a scapegoat.
But what can he do?
Master of the Lord of Heaven and Earth.
It is impossible for Your Majesty to bear this eternal crime. Someone must come forward.
The crime is too serious for ordinary generals or court officials to handle.
The only person in the world who can take care of your father's worries is the veteran Zhao Xianfeng.
In the catastrophic war ten years ago, four people were the most critical.
One of them is Zhao Shiqu, the general manager of Jiannan Road Marching Army.
The second was Yang Zhentian, the commander-in-chief of the Zhenxi Army.
The third is Zhao Xianfeng, the deputy general manager of the march in Jiannan Road and the general of the country.
The fourth is Zhao Zian, the vanguard general of the Jiannan Road cavalry.
These four men were remembered by the world in that battle.
Only these four people can help Jun's father bear this eternal infamy, and the others are not qualified.
The first two died in Eagle Beak Cliff. Zhao Zian was so young and he was the pillar of the country, so it was impossible for him to carry them.
Only the old coach Zhao Xianfeng is left to take on this important task.
Zhao Zian said: "Father, do you know that once this order comes from your mouth, your reputation will last forever..." Zhao Xianfeng waved his hand and said: "Whether you are wise or infamous, what does it matter?
Zian, have you ever thought about it, if the day comes that you have to dig out the Huangyan River, it means that the capital has been lost and the land thousands of miles north of the Huangyan River has been occupied by the enemy.
His Majesty must have died for his country.
If I don’t bear this crime, should I ask the Crown Prince to bear it?
We are all old, but you and His Highness are still young. This catastrophe still needs you young people to resolve it.
Zian, this matter is top secret, and a father should not tell you.
I'm thinking of you and my son. Maybe today is the last conversation between us, father and son, so I can't help but tell you. You must never mention it to others."
Zhao Zian nodded painfully.
Although he strongly opposed digging the embankment in his heart, what could he do? If he didn't dig the embankment, the world would not even have the last chance.
Zhao Xianfeng patted his son on the shoulder and said, "As long as you understand.
Zian, there is another matter, which is also extremely confidential.
Many officials in the court knew that the capital would be captured within a few months, and they had already begun to prepare a retreat.
King Huainan, King Ning, and some ministers secretly prepared a fleet that would arrive at Haijin Port in half a month.
The main task of this fleet is to secretly send the family members, relatives and belongings of some dignitaries to Yizhou in the South China Sea, or to the more distant Lion Kingdom, in order to avoid the catastrophe.
Your three children are not yet adults, and Princess Yuyang plans to send the third child away. Our Zhao family cannot afford to have children, what do you think?"
Anger began to burn in Zhao Zian's eyes.
He punched the desk hard.
He said hoarsely: "We, the soldiers, have been on the front line going through life and death. The war has only been started for more than a month, and tens of millions of soldiers have died, and countless civilians have been killed. In the northern Liaoning region and outside the Great Wall, everyone has been trampled by the enemy's cavalry.
These nobles do not want to kill the enemy to serve the country, but are looking for a way out to avoid the catastrophe! They deserve to be killed! No, I have to report this to Your Majesty and investigate the matter strictly!"
Zhao Xianfeng said: "Forget it, hundreds of five-toothed ships, even if they are disguised as merchant ships, cannot be hidden from His Majesty's eyes.
The royal family is involved in this matter, so His Majesty can only turn a blind eye.
Let Yuyang send the third child away, and the matter will be settled.
Originally, I planned to send the boss away, after all, he is your eldest son, but Yuyang disagreed, she just wanted to take away her and your child."
When Zhao Zian heard that His Majesty knew this, he was greatly shocked.
A feeling of powerlessness came to my heart.
He said: "If others want to escape, let them escape. My son must not become a deserter.
You tell Princess Yuyang that she can leave on her own. If she dares to take my son away, don't blame me for being rude to her."
Zhao Zian was really angry.
Although digging embankments is inhumane, it is still to fight against the enemy and protect the overall situation of the world.
But this kind of behavior of collecting money and escaping in private is really shameful.
He has three sons, the eldest and the second, both of whom were born when he and his maid accidentally shot each other.
After the war ten years ago, His Majesty betrothed Princess Yuyang to him.
Because Zhao Zian has been in the military all year round and has been married for ten years, Princess Yuyang became pregnant four years ago and gave birth to a baby boy for Zhao Zian.
Zhao Zian was getting angry when the door was knocked.
A man's voice came from outside the door: "Shuai Zhao, it's getting late, we should set off."
Zhao Zian is gone.
Ye Xiaochuan also left.
Ye Xiaochuan figured it out and decided to let Shang Yongye be his substitute temporarily.
Now that there is no trace of blood, Guo Zifeng has returned to Hanhai City in the Western Region.
The situation in the Western Region has improved, and what is left is Wang Keke's negotiation in the temple. Ye Xiaochuan does not want to waste time here, and plans to leave secretly for a while.
There are three people in the stone house.
One is Ye Xiaochuan, the other is Shang Yongye, and the other is Liu Yichi, the master of the White Tiger Hall of the Fengzimen of the Ghost Xuan Sect in Qilin Mountain before the reorganization.
After the reorganization, Liu Yichi was incorporated into the Shadow Hall to assist Yan Feng.
These three people are almost the same in stature and height.
Ye Xiaochuan disguised Shang Yongye as himself, Liu Yichi as Shang Yongye, and himself as Liu Yichi.
This time he went out and did not intend to let others know. He always felt that the attack on Wanhu Ancient Cave must be due to the presence of spies among the high-level officials of Xuantian Sect.
It's better to be careful.
After the disguise was completed, Ye Xiaochuan handed Shang Yongye a magic sound mirror.
Said: "Brother Yongye, I will stay with you Wangcai. You only need to show up at the top of the city occasionally to let Tuoba Yu know that I am still here. Other matters within the sect will be handled by the heads of each sect. What's the matter?
For important matters, contact us through the Magic Sound Mirror."
Shang Yongye nodded and said, "I understand, young master, you should be careful yourself."
Ye Xiaochuan hummed.
He looked at Liu Yichi, who had transformed into Shang Yongye, and said, "Yichi, you are Shang Yongye now, and you have to be by his side every day."
Liu Yichi said: "Follow your orders."
Ye Xiaochuan said: "Only the three of us know about this matter, don't tell anyone."
After giving instructions, Ye Xiaochuan left with his big head in his arms.
As soon as I went out, I saw the white-haired Wanyan without tears leaning on a dirt wall.
Wanyan looked at Ye Xiaochuan without tears.
Ye Xiaochuan frowned and said, "I've become like this, do you still recognize me?"
Wanyan said without tears: "After you are relieved, can you change your clothes first? Besides, you have a Chaos Clock hanging around your waist. Who wouldn't recognize you?"
Ye Xiaochuan patted his head and felt that he had made a mistake.
He took everything like the Chaos Bell and everything that could represent his identity into his arms.
At this time, Shang Yongye and Liu Yichi also walked out.
Seeing Wan Yan Wu Lei, Shang Yongye smiled slightly and said, "Wu Lei, you are here too, let's go drink together."
Wanyan said without tears: "Go away, don't think that I don't know who you are."
Shang Yongye glanced at "Ye Xiaochuan" and shrugged, saying that he was innocent.
Ye Xiaochuan asked them to leave first.
Then he said: "Wu Lei, I will be away for a few days, you should go back to the temple first."
Wanyan said without tears: "I will not go back to the temple. Xuan Ying asked me to follow you and protect you.
I will go wherever you go. If you don't take me with you, I will tell everyone that Ye Xiaochuan ran away and this is just a substitute."
Ye Xiaochuan was very helpless.
He really wanted his big brain to erase the memory of Wanyan without tears.
In the end I couldn't bear it anymore.
He said: "Okay, you can follow me, but you can't do it like this. You have to change your appearance."
Wanyan said without tears: "The appearance can be changed, but how can I change my silver hair?"
Ye Xiaochuan said: "I have my own way."
He dragged Wanyan Wulei into the stone house, and then heard Wanyan Wulei scream.
