Jianhu City is located between Qinghe and Langya, roughly similar to the location of Dongping Lake in the modern world. The location of the capital is similar to the current capital, but Yanmen Pass is in Shanxi.
It is said that Yanmen and the capital are both in the north, but in fact they form a triangle with Jianhu City. You will not pass by the capital when you go to Yanmen Pass, so Suzaku must trick Zhao Changhe into turning around.
The road was quite far, and Zhao Changhe's customary route was full of twists and turns. After walking north for an unknown number of days, I gradually felt the autumn mood, and saw the wheat ears on the roadside and the golden color of the trees.
Similar to the devastation seen along the way south, the northern plains were not much better.
Except for the bases where aristocratic families such as Qinghe and Gusu Langya are entrenched, the situation in most places in China is very bad. During the autumn harvest season, it looks like a bad harvest. At this time, the north and the south are at war, and the government is urging taxes. The expedition became even more urgent. Zhao Changhe was walking along the road and saw several "Shi Hao Li" and several "Wedding Farewell".
There are even fewer people who are kings of Xiao Ju’s plundering and occupying mountains. In fact, people in many places have attacked county offices and robbed granaries. They have evolved a lot compared to the so-called copycat bandits when Zhao Changhe first came to Guizhou. They have evolved from Wang Lun. Arrive at Songjiang.
It's only been less than a year... The version of the copycat bandit has been updated, and Boss Zhao can no longer keep up with the version.
Obviously, as we get closer to the emperor's feet, we don't see much better. Although it's not as good as a rooster crowing for a thousand miles, it's enough to feel the war and chaos.
Coupled with the Wang family's actions, this has actually officially entered the troubled times and is no longer a "prologue".
If the current situation in the south is that the landlord class organizes armed forces to deal with the Maitreya Cult, then the invasion of the barbarians in the north should still be resisted by the empire's elite border troops. From what we have seen before, we know that there are many border army generals or border counties and counties. The official capital is inextricably linked to the Wang family and the Cui family, and I don't know who the general is. He can control these people and work together to defend against the enemy.
And if this general is to be Wu Sangui, what will be the consequences? If the Wang family takes away their army, what will be the consequences?
Another point that confuses Zhao Changhe is that the location of the capital can be regarded as the emperor's gatekeeper. Why did the Hu people avoid this place and go to Yanmen when they went south?
Or is it because of Xia Longyuan's intimidating power?
"Of course it's because of Xia Longyuan's intimidating power. In his heyday, he could really defeat an army by one person. Being number one on the list is no joke. He is much, much better than Wang Daoning, who is at the bottom of the crane."
"Who is the guard of Yanmen?"
"Jingyuanhou."
Zhao Changhe was stunned for a moment, and then knocked his head: "Oh, I remember, the ninth emperor on the list is Fu Yongxian? The imperial court is not weak in fact."
Zhuque said leisurely: "Of course you are not weak, otherwise how could you have lasted for so long? Do you really think that Tang Wanzhuang is the only one who can support you? It's such a waste, we have rebelled long ago, why are we covering up?"
"Then what is General Huangfu's political stance?"
"How do I know? You have already entered Beijing. Find out about it yourself from Tang Wanzhuang."
"It feels like you are rude to Tang Wanzhuang, but you seem to have some respect for Huangfu Yongxian? You actually call him Marquis Jingyuan instead of his first name."
Suzaku said calmly: "Those who are defending the enemy from outside the country still need to be given some proper respect. If the Four Symbols Religion conquers the world in the future, shouldn't we also win over such good generals?"
"Then if you win the world, where will Tang Wanzhuang be?"
"If you join the religion, I will reward her as your slave."
"..." Zhao Changhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Suzaku also found it interesting, the perspective Zhao Changhe observed along the way, the direction he considered...
Zhuque could be sure that Zhao Changhe really had no intention of becoming a prince, but his perspective was naturally in this direction.
In other words, it is not the same as the prince's perspective. Instead, it is a bit like a detached perspective, watching from the sidelines, overlooking the world, and analyzing the causes and possible deductions.
It is not so much the perspective of the prince, but rather the eyes of gods and Buddhas slightly exposed above the clouds in the sky.
As Suzaku thought about it, the interesting meaning slowly disappeared, and he became a little restless.
She asked a little cautiously: "You said you only wanted to be a charlatan."
"Yeah, didn't I have a knight-errant all the way here?"
Not only that, because of many injustices, Zhao Changhe wasted a lot of extra time traveling, otherwise he should have entered Beijing by this time. Suzaku couldn't blame him for wasting time, she knew very well that if Zhao Changhe was stopped by such things, he would have to fight with
I am anxious.
Acting chivalrous and upright, and seeing injustice on the road, according to Zhao Changhekou, this is the main meaning of his martial arts practice.
You fucking have the nerve to say that you are a bandit.
As a result, the sage of the Demon Sect, who killed without blinking an eye, accompanied the knights on the road to save the elderly and orphans, and saved a lot of them. In the end, it was not without benefits. They all were given word of mouth and placed in the nearby branch of the Four Symbols Sect.
, the right to recruit new people.
In fact, this is how the main new blood comes from the rise of demon sects in troubled times, and the Maitreya sect is more typical in this regard. The Four Symbols sect is not without them, and is also forming a private army of demon sects, but it is not as hungry as the Maitreya sect.
In fact, the Four Symbols Sect is more elite in this regard, because the true identity of Xuanwu Suzaku... is much more knowledgeable than Maitreya.
With these things flashing through his mind, Suzaku still asked: "You said you only wanted to be a charlatan, but I don't think your perspective is the same."
"What? More broadly?"
"Um……"
"A chivalrous person is not necessarily just a person who picks up the strong and supports the weak when the road is rough, there is another kind."
"What kind?"
"A great chivalrous person serves the country and the people."
Suzaku: "...Where did this concept come from? This thing is called a knight? Just say you are a demon-suppressing commander."
"Who said otherwise? It turns out that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world!" Zhao Changhe laughed and galloped: "The white horse is decorated with golden restraints, galloping northwest. May I ask whose son, You and the ranger... died in the national disaster?
Seeing death as if it were a sudden return! What else can you do if you are not a chivalrous person?"
"Drive!" Wu Zhui galloped away.
Suzaku sighed, this was not the answer she expected.
In fact, Zhao Changhe knew what kind of answer this young lady wanted to get. It was a sect, and the gods and Buddhas were there when everything was fine... But it was really not what she thought.
Miss Winged Fire Snake was sent by Lord Suzaku to follow her. Even though she said "it's not a gift to a woman", it still contained a strong hint of this, so Zhao Changhe always wanted to tease her and even felt itchy to hug and kiss her.
I'm afraid my sister herself subconsciously means something like that? Even if she doesn't, she still has to act out a little bit of that meaning, which makes the relationship between the two parties very ambiguous from the beginning.
But Zhao Changhe didn't want to cheat at all by using specious "gods and stars". That kind of scum was done by Xia Longyuan, not Zhao Changhe.
It would be nice for everyone to talk about feelings and stick to each other... Because without knowing it, this young lady has been the woman who has been by his side for the longest time, except for Chi Chi.
It has been nearly a month since we have traveled together, stayed together, joined hands, and wielded swords.
Familiarity and habit are terrible forces. Just like when Beimang and Luo Qi woke up in the morning, they found themselves sleeping soundly on Zhao Changhe's chest. The same was true for Suzaku. She didn't even realize that she used to protect the horses with her hands when they bumped.
The ball was against his back, but now he was too lazy to hit his back with the ball from time to time. He didn't feel it, and he didn't feel it either.
Sometimes, my hands were still wrapped around his waist subconsciously, and I didn't feel it, and neither did he.
The horse is galloping, surrounded by the young lady's hands, and the majestic city looms in the distance, under the dark clouds covering the sky, as oppressive as a mountain.
After a hesitant journey in recent months, autumn is getting stronger, and the capital is in sight.
Zhao Changhe, who had always been calm and calm, suddenly became a little nervous. He almost had the urge to rein in his horse and turn back, but he suppressed his thoughts and moved forward slowly.
The capital has always been a place to avoid, and I never wanted to touch it so early, but the fate is here, why not check it out?
"You can't enter here wearing a pig's face." Suzaku dismounted from a distance and said, "I will find a way to get in by myself. You can just enter the city directly."
Zhao Changhe asked: "How can I contact you after entering?"
Suzaku chuckled: "Don't try to find out my real identity... Anyway, you are the center of attention wherever you go. I will find you after I have taken care of things."
After saying that, he quickly disappeared.
Zhao Changhe no longer wore any pig face, restored his original appearance, reined in his horse and entered the city.
"Stop, no horses are allowed in the city, dismount and lead them!" The guards at the city gate were more energetic than any city I had ever seen before.
What I've seen before is all about laziness. Who cares whether you ride a horse or not? It's good if you don't extort a city entry tax by the way.
Zhao Changhe didn't care about the guards' obstruction. Instead, he felt that it was the right thing to do. He dismounted and paid for the city tax.
The guard waved his hand: "This is your first time here? There is no need to pay the entrance fee to the capital. Just hand over the road guide and go in honestly. Look at this knife on your back. Don't fight and cause trouble. The head of the Tang Dynasty is in the capital now. You lawless Jianghu people
Take it easy."
Zhao Changhe couldn't help but laugh: "You respect the Emperor Tang very much."
"That's natural." The guard didn't bother to say anything to him, and stretched out his hand: "Where is the road guide?"
Zhao Changhe never checked the directions wherever he went before, and he never thought about getting a copy of this thing. However, the capital needed it, especially during wartime. He understood it very well. Just when he was in trouble, laughter came from behind:
"Lu Yin is just confirming his identity. This person's identity is known to the world, so why bother to look again."
A group of people turned to look, but it was a young man who waved his folding fan and said with a smile: "Qian Long Thirteen Zhao Changhe, you have posted wanted notices before, but you don't know him anymore?"
Qian Long Thirteen was not a big deal about the capital, and the onlookers didn't care much and continued to enter the city for inspection.
But Zhao Changhe clearly saw slight changes in the expressions of many guards.
He could almost feel that another storm was stirring, and he was certain that the words "Zhao Changhe enters the city" would sweep over the capital in just an instant.
Zhao Changhe sighed: "Master Dai, aren't you from the Dai family in the northwest? Why are you here?"
It was the young master from the Dai family in the northwest when Langya was discussing the sword. Zhao Changhe had even forgotten what he had done at that time.
Mr. Dai smiled and said: "Who doesn't have some property in the capital..."
"This is called the Beijing Office?"
"What is that?" Mr. Dai said leisurely: "Do you have a place to live when you come to Beijing? Do you want to stay at my house?"