After Zhang Yi was busy in Chang'an for two days, he was preparing to rush to Ziwuling and Sanyuan and other places. Thirty thousand wolf cavalry and eight thousand Mopan City warriors were ready to go.
At this time, news came from the north that Wu Rui proclaimed himself king with the support of the Tsarist Empire.
Wu Rui used high-ranking officials and generous salaries to win over the northern generals and plotted a rebellion, but was suppressed by Shi Gandang, who killed more than 2,000 rebels and stabilized the situation.
At the same time, Wu Rui sent people to sneak into various cities in the kingdom to conduct secret activities, spread rumors, and bribe officials. People were panicked for a while, and more than a dozen cities in the north and west turned against Wu Rui, and raised the eagle flag.
This is not surprising. Wu Rui has been in business for many years and has long been self-reliant. It turned out that he wanted to wait a year or two for King Liu Kai to pass away before ascending the throne. Now he broke out and declared himself king directly.
Wu Rui knew very well that without the support of the major families, he would not be able to gain a foothold in the kingdom, so he colluded with the Tsarist Empire in an attempt to ascend to the throne with the help of foreign enemies.
After all, he is a traitor.
Zhang Yi was not worried about the dozens of cities that rebelled. It was just that Wu Rui's gang members were intimidating the people to rebel. Even if they gathered together a rebel army, they would have little fighting power.
As long as Zhang Yi defeats the Tsarist army, all opposition forces will collapse.
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Early tomorrow morning, Zhang Yi will lead his troops to go on an expedition.
He was busy until dusk, when everything was ready, he went to say goodbye to his father.
At this time, his heart became heavy. According to what Xiaolong said, his father only had a few days to go before his death, and Zhang Yi would definitely not be able to come back in time.
When Xiaoliu needed him the most, Zhang Yi was unable to accompany her, leaving Xiaoliu to face the dark moments alone, which was really heartbreaking.
Come to the bedroom.
Xiao Liu was feeding his father porridge with a spoon.
My father was leaning on the pillow, looking good, with a kind smile on his face.
"The adopted son is here."
"Father... I will go on an expedition tomorrow and set up an ambush at Ziwu Ridge."
"There is a good place for an ambush. At Xiaofengchuan at the north end, there is a narrow deep valley. There is also a ten-mile-long small lake in it. There are dense forests on both sides. It is known as the Long Lake in the Sea of Forests."
King Liu Kai was giving a sermon. At this point, he sat up and started coughing. Zhang Yi quickly gave him a gentle pat on his back. After taking a breath, he continued.
"Wu Rui must be at the front to lead the thieves. This guy is cautious by nature and has many strategies. He will definitely be suspicious and send people to search the valley."
Zhang Yi thought for a moment and replied.
"Father reminded me well, then I will not hide people at the entrance of the valley. When the enemy enters the valley, our army will intercept it, and then send mountain athletes to hang down ropes from both sides and fire arrows. At the same time, I will order a team of men and horses to cut off the enemy's retreat, and then
Can destroy the enemies in the valley!"
Xiao Liu put down the bowl, clapped her hands and cheered.
"In this battle, we must kill the bad guy Wu Rui!"
Zhang Yi nodded vigorously.
"According to what my father said, he is leading the way. As long as he steps into the valley, I will never let him escape!"
King Liu Kai laughed loudly and said.
"Yi'er, you are a hunter, so you have to find ways to get this old fox to take the bait!"
Zhang Yi nodded repeatedly, full of confidence.
The whole family of three laughed.
Zhang Yi sighed happily. His father was rich in experience, and these instructions made him confident. He had to capture Wu Rui in order to relieve the hatred in his heart!
Later, his father asked about the relevant situation, and Zhang Yi told him that Chang'an city defense, arsenal, new legion formation and material preparation were all being carried out in an orderly manner. It was expected that everything would be in place before the enemy army arrived in Chang'an.
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With Chang'an as the base, we can attack and defend, be flexible and proactive, and we will definitely win.
King Liu Kai was extremely satisfied and praised Zhang Yi for his proper arrangements.
Xiao Liu kept laughing on the side.
While joking, King Liu Kai took off a gold seal from his waist, along with a gold chain, and handed it to Zhang Yi solemnly.
There was a look of surprise in Xiaoliu's eyes. This is the seal of the monarch of the Kingdom of China, which is the jade seal. The most important weapon of the country that Wu Rui wants to get!
Zhang Yi took it with both hands. Of course he knew that the seal his father carried with him was the symbol of the country's highest power.
He held it in his hand and looked at it carefully. It was a gold and jade seal of extremely exquisite workmanship. It was square, with six dragons intersecting at the top. The jade seal was wrapped in a gold shell. The body of the seal was engraved with the words: If you are ordered by heaven, you will live forever. The seal is:
The treasure of the Emperor of China.
"Excellent is the Qianyuan Dynasty, when all things began to rule the heavens. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, six people came into being, and they rode on six dragons to control the sky. The first common people came out, and all the nations were in Xianning." King Liu Kai said, "This is the founding of a country for my father.
At that time, adhering to the ancient precepts, we recruited jade seals cast by skilled craftsmen. You wear it around your waist, stay away from it day and night, and issue imperial edicts. This seal needs to be stamped..."
"Father!" Zhang Yi screamed in pain and was speechless. His father was about to officially pass the throne to him.
"Father, it's not the time yet!" Xiao Liu said sadly, "When the adopted son comes back victorious and the father's health improves, it won't be too late to spread the word to the adopted son..."
"The time has come, Liu'er," King Liu Kai looked at his daughter lovingly, reached out to stroke her hair, and wiped away her tears, "I have no regrets in my life as a father. It's time to accompany your mother."
Xiaoliu was devastated. Unexpectedly, the day for father and daughter to say goodbye suddenly came.
Although I was mentally prepared, I still couldn't suppress my sadness.
"Father, don't leave your daughter, please, please..."
Xiaoliu threw herself into her father's arms and cried bitterly.
Tears fell from King Liu Kai's eyes, but his expression was very calm. He had said everything he needed to say and done everything he needed to do. Now, he is leaving.
He held his beloved daughter in his arms and turned to stare at Zhang Yi with firm and powerful eyes.
Zhang Yi knelt on the ground, grabbed his father's hand, burst into tears, and nodded with all his strength. This was a silent instruction from his father, that he must cheer up and take care of his family and country.
I saw King Liu Kai leaning on the pillow and slowly closing his eyes.
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Zhang Yi hugged Xiao Liu tightly and kept comforting her until her tears ran dry.
Xiaoliu is a strong girl, just like her father.
The couple put their father into new clothes and freshened up.
Zhang Yi summoned Xiaolong, Xiao Han, Niu Ben, Liu Zhu, Liu Zhong, Liu Cheng and others.
After closing the door, everyone knelt down and cried silently. The three adopted sons almost broke their heads, but Zhang Yi dissuaded them.
At midnight, Zhang Yi picked up his father and put him in the carriage outside the door. The group went straight to the Guanyin Tower.
In the tomb, the moment the coffin was closed, everyone couldn't control it and burst into tears.
Zhang Yi knew best that his father knew that he was going on an expedition and was afraid that he would be uneasy, so he left tonight. People who practice martial arts, especially a master like his father, can leave at will.
Originally, my father could still hold on for a few more days.
Zhang Yi's heart trembled violently, and his grief turned into hatred for the enemy.
Hate to the core.
He pulled out the Chinese Dragon Bird Sword and swore silently in front of his father's soul.