The first thousand one hundred and forty-four chapters forced marriage
The state of Qi has thirteen prefectures in the capital, and more than 200,000 troops are stationed in the capital area.
In addition to the 50,000 imperial troops guarding the capital, the remaining troops were distributed in various states.
The capital is the hinterland of the Qi State and is responsible for guarding the safety of the capital. The guards in the capital are only subject to orders from the emperor.
Because these states were too close to the capital and too sensitive, no one dared to take action on these states even when the struggle for power between the crown prince and the third prince was at its fiercest.
Today, when the prince passed away, Zhao Zheng, as the prince, seized control of the 150,000 troops in the capital area before the third prince Zhao Yi, besieged the capital, and completely reversed the decline.
Seungju is one of the thirteen states in Gyeonggi Province.
After the incident in Gyeonggi Province broke out, Shengzhou was sealed off, making it difficult to enter and exit. During this period, more than one riot broke out, and there were many refugees. Lin Wanru and her party were in a crisis. Lin Yong tried his best to get the message out.
There are guards around her, all of whom are very skilled and can overcome ordinary dangers and difficulties. However, the situation in the war zone is constantly changing and it is not a place where she can stay for a long time.
Li Yi sat in the yard and looked at the letter for a long time.
"Go." A soft voice came from behind him.
He turned around and looked, and Ruyi came over, sat next to him, and said, "Sister Wanru is in danger now. Every day that passes, she becomes more and more in danger. My husband, please don't hesitate any more..."
Li Yi's lips moved, she shook her head and said, "My husband, don't worry about this. As long as I am here, nothing will happen here."
Li Yi was silent for a long time, held her waist, nodded and said: "The country of Qi is in chaos, and Liuzhou is not a place to stay for a long time. You should set off early and return to Shuzhou first. I will pick up Wanru and go back immediately."
It was no longer suitable for Qi to stay for a long time. He returned from Liuzhou via the original route and was escorted by Ruyi. There were countless experts around him. Along the way, the branches of the holy religion in each state had been subdued, so there was almost no danger.
Ruyi leaned on his shoulder and said: "I own everything here, and Wanru, my sister, will leave it to my husband."
"hiss……"
Li Yi took a breath of cold air and said it properly. Why did he pinch his waist...
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Capital.
The enemies outside the city no longer attacked the city, but they did not retreat. Instead, they stationed themselves outside the city.
On the city wall, a Forbidden Army general's face darkened and he said: "Your Highness, they are trying to kill us!"
Zhao Yi, who was also wearing armor, looked at the person next to him and asked: "How long can the food stored in the city last?"
Cui Jiang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, looked outside the city and said: "Back to Your Highness, the national treasury has not been full in recent years. We have sent people to count the major granaries in the city. If we save some, it will be enough for the whole city to eat for the first half of the year."
When an ordinary city is under siege, the food in the city will generally be exhausted after a few months.
The capital is rich and prosperous, far exceeding that of ordinary cities, but with a large population in the capital, the consumption of food will naturally be much faster.
"Half a year..." Zhao Yi stood on the city wall, looking into the distance, and murmured: "Half a year is enough."
Within half a year, even Fengzhou, the farthest place, was able to send reinforcements.
Shengzhou.
Located in the hinterland of Gyeonggi Province and close to Kyoto, Shengzhou was originally one of the top ten wealthy states in Qi State.
However, since the death of the late emperor half a month ago, the prince who was in Shengzhou took over Shengzhou and transferred the guards of Shengzhou, Shengzhou has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Many wealthy families had their homes confiscated and their property used as military pay. A large number of ordinary people were drafted and became targets for those who charged forward on the battlefield. On the streets of Shengzhou, it was difficult to see open shops. People hurriedly walking on the streets also took the form of women.
Most people.
Most of the states in Gyeonggi are no different from Shengzhou.
Shengzhou, governor's office.
In the study, the young master looked up at a middle-aged man sitting at the top, and slowly said: "Dad, we will put everything on the prince this time, in case the prince fails..."
"This moment and that moment..." The middle-aged man looked at him and said, "That day when the prince came to Shengzhou with troops, if we didn't agree to his request, would you and I be safe at this time?"
The young man hesitated for a moment and asked, "But if the Third Prince arrives with reinforcements, wouldn't we..."
"A hundred and fifty thousand troops besieged the city..." The governor of Shengzhou shook his head and said, "It's so easy to wait for reinforcements. I'm afraid that if they can't wait for reinforcements, they will be killed in the capital. The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. The third prince
Now that the prince is holding his throat, you have to know how to understand the current situation..."
The young man paused and said, "Dad, I understand."
Although they had almost surrendered to the third prince before, they could not go against the trend. The prince's military strength was unstoppable. Those who know the current affairs are heroes...
He walked out of the study, looked in a certain direction of the back house, smiled on his face, and walked over.
Shengzhou Governor's Mansion, a remote courtyard somewhere.
Lin Yong looked worried and walked around the courtyard. Finally he couldn't help but walked up to Lin Wanru and said, "Miss, that person surnamed Ma has no good intentions. We can't stay here for a long time!"
Lin Wanru shook her head slightly and said, "Now, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave even if I want to."
She knew that the governor of Shengzhou had bad intentions, but this was Shengzhou, and Shengzhou was already under the control of the eldest prince. If they went out, they would face a huge crisis.
All the Qian family's properties in Shengzhou have been taken over by the eldest prince. Presumably, the Lin family's shops in other states in Gyeonggi will not be exempted from the disaster. Once her whereabouts are exposed, the eldest prince will definitely not let her, the person in charge of the Lin family, go.
The escort force around her had been dispersed in order to protect her during the previous wave of refugees when the government arrested people for enlistment, leaving only Lin Yong and a few others.
Xiu'er ran over from outside and said hurriedly: "Miss, that man named Ma is here again!"
When Lin Wanru stood up, footsteps could be heard at the door.
The young man came in from outside, looked at her, and said with a smile: "Is Miss Li still used to living here?"
Lin Wanru nodded and said: "No matter how unaccustomed it is, it's still much better than outside. Thank you Mr. Ma for your help..."
"There is no need to be so polite between us." Mr. Ma waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, Miss Li, no one can hurt you in this Governor's Mansion. If you need anything, just ask and I will do whatever I can."
We can do it for you!”
He smiled and said a few words, then suddenly changed his tone and asked, "I wonder how you have considered what I told Miss Li yesterday?"
Lin Wanru looked at him with a troubled face: "Master Ma..."
The smile on Mr. Ma's face faded slightly, then he smiled again, looked at her, and said: "When Mr. Ma saw Miss Li for the first time, he was astonished. He thought that if he could get married to the girl in this life, he would definitely
It is a great blessing in this life. I am sincerely devoted to the girl, and I hope she can seriously consider it..."
Lin Wanru smiled apologetically and said: "Marriage matters must be ordered by parents. How can a matchmaker be so rash..."
Mr. Ma shook his head and said: "At this time, the country of Qi is in chaos and there are rebels everywhere. Even if we really want to invite the girl's parents over, not to mention the long journey, even if there are many dangers on the way, we can't
It’s so frivolous…”
Lin Wanru fell silent, but Mr. Ma smiled and said, "Miss Li is not in a hurry to agree. If she doesn't agree today, I will ask again tomorrow..."
This was a naked threat. Lin Yong breathed heavily, rolled up his sleeves, and was about to get angry, but Lin Wanru suddenly stood up.
She looked at Mr. Ma, smiled, and said: "It's not that I can't agree. In fact, it's not easy to be alone these years. I have always wanted to find someone to rely on... However, for women, marriage is a major event.
One of the most important things in life is to go to a high court. It would already be a pity that the two elders cannot come, but if you don't even notify me, it will be unfilial as a daughter on my part. Please forgive me, Mr. Ma."
"What's so difficult about this?" Seeing that she had relented, Master Ma waved his hand and said, "Where are they now? I will send someone to deliver a letter to them right now, so as not to delay our marriage!"
