"PS: I haven't divided it into chapters in the past two days, mainly because it's not easy to divide, and the author is too lazy to divide it. As for some book friends who said that this book is almost finished, well, to be honest, there is still a lot left to do. Depressing, starting point
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"General Cao Jie, I am Pang Huan, deputy general of the Second Northern Army. Next, please cooperate with our Second Northern Army in coordinated operations."
"Uh...Okay, okay."
Looking at Pang Huan, the deputy general of the Second Army of the North in front of him, and then at the soldiers of the Second Army of the North who were assisting his dredging army to attack the Yangwu Army and the Nanyan Army not far away, Cao Jie suddenly felt that he could not understand.
The Nanyan Army, one of the six garrison battalions, participated in the rebellion, while the Northern Yan Army, which had always been wary of the six garrison battalions, suddenly became a new force in putting down the rebellion. This strong contrast was really hard for Cao Jie to accept -
-In his opinion, it is only right that the Second Army of the North should participate in the rebellion and the Army of the Southern Yan should participate in quelling the rebellion.
But having said that, it is undeniable that the Second Army of the North did participate in quelling the rebellion, and this is understandable.
"Vice General Pang and the traitor General Ai He are currently attacking the Central Palace. Please go quickly to support." After taking a deep look at Pang Huan, Cao Jie said seriously.
"Yes, I understand." Pang Huan nodded, and immediately ordered the guards on the left and right to send orders for the accompanying troops to immediately support the central palace.
After the instructions were completed, he raised his head and saw Cao Jie still looking at him with strange eyes, so he asked in confusion: "What's the matter, General Cao Jie?"
"..."
Cao Jie looked at Pang Huan and remained silent.
After a while, he said with a strange expression: "I didn't expect that Cao and General Pang Huan would fight side by side."
After hearing this, Pang Huan was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and said: "General Cao doesn't think that one day, your two armies and ours will meet each other in battle, right?"
"Not in the future, but in the past... forget it." Cao Jie shook his head and rode forward.
Looking at Cao Jie's leaving figure, Pang Huan was stunned for a moment.
"once?"
After muttering something, Pang Huan's eyes flashed with disbelief.
He finally understood why Cao Jie had such a strange attitude towards him just now.
It is true that Cao Jie of the Jun Shui Army had no intersection with Pang Huan of his Northern Second Army, let alone enmity. However, the predecessor of the Jun Shui Army was the remnant of the Yu Shui Army, and twenty years ago, he, Pang Huan,
He is the general of Shunshui Army.
The grudges between the Yu Shui Army and the Shun Shui Army cannot be explained clearly in just a few words.
"Ah, that's really ironic."
Pang Huan calmly said the words that Cao Jie had not said.
A moment later, the Northern Second Army, in conjunction with the Dredging Army, launched an attack on the Yangwu Army and the Nanyan Army. These four armies used the entire Zhongyang Palace as a battlefield. Under the hazy moonlight in the sky and the weak light of many torches,
They started fighting with each other.
Even Su Wang Zhao Hongrun, who had high prestige in the military, was unable to stop this chaotic situation.
No way, the vision at night was so poor that the innocent soldiers of the Yangwu Army and Nanyan Army who were hijacked to rebel had no idea that they were on the "evil" side. Perhaps most of them still thought they were fighting against King Qin.
Qingjun side.
Under this situation, Zhao Hongrun had no choice but to shout loudly over and over again, hoping to wake up the deceived soldiers of the Yangwu Army and Nanyan Army: "I am Zhao Run, King of Su. The soldiers of the Yangwu Army and Nanyan Army will listen to the order and put down their weapons immediately.
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It is undeniable that the name "Su Wang Zhao Run" is indeed resounding in the military, especially for the Southern Yan Army. After all, in last year's "Wei-Han Northern Border Battle", the Southern Yan Army led by Wei Mu was the Su Wang Army.
The auxiliary troops are active on the battlefield.
In addition, in the matter of the Wei-Han border market, Zhao Hongrun had just sought a benefit for the Nanyan army, which made the entire Nanyan army have a lot of respect and affection for "Su Wang Zhao Run" - in addition to hiding among them
The remnants of the Xiao family.
As a result, those Nanyan soldiers who heard Zhao Hongrun's shouting stopped attacking the Zhonggong Palace with bewildered expressions and looked at each other, unable to understand what was going on - why did His Highness King Su Zhao Run ask them to immediately put down their weapons and surrender?
Didn't their Nanyan army come to quell the chaos and protect them?
In the distance, when the traitor general Ai He noticed this scene, he frowned.
He had to admit that Su Wang Zhao Run's prestige in the Wei military was indeed unbelievable. Even in this chaotic situation, he could stop the soldiers of Nan Yan with just a few words.
If it were anyone else, I believe Ai He would immediately accuse the other party of being a traitor, just like he did when he dealt with Cao Jie just now. But for His Highness King Su, this trick would not be easy to use - the soldiers would not know how to do it at all.
I believe that King Su Zhao Run will betray the country and commit rebellion.
After all, because His Highness King Su is a prince who has made it clear that he is not interested in the throne, and coupled with the contributions he has made to the State of Wei over the years, it is no exaggeration to say that His Highness's loyalty to the country is obvious to all and is extremely
A few national officials, nobles, and civilians will not believe that he will "treason" - because there is no reason.
Therefore, Ai He could only bite the bullet and frame the guards of King Su who were protecting Zhao Hongrun as traitors.
Your Highness."
Faintly hearing Ai He's shout in the distance, Zhao Hongrun was stunned and suddenly raised his head.
Perhaps others couldn't find out who was behind the scenes in such a chaotic situation, but Zhao Hongrun had a super memory, and he immediately recognized that the voice was somewhat familiar, plus he glanced at Ai He before he could hide his figure.
, so that he recognized Ai He immediately.
He shouted angrily: "Ai He, the former deputy general of the Southern Yan Army, committed rebellion and had evil intentions. Su Wang Wei, please shoot this beast for me!"
By now, Zhao Hongrun had guessed that Ai He was most likely a member of the Xiao family, which made him extremely angry, because last year on the battlefield in Northern Xinjiang, he had admired Ai He's talents very much and even praised him in front of Wei Mu.
Ai He, I didn’t expect that this person turned out to be a member of the Xiao family.
After hearing Zhao Hongrun's order, Cen Chang, the chief of the Su Wang Guard, shouted very smartly: "I obey your Highness's order... Su Wang Guard, shoot the rebellious Ai He!"
The reason why he shouted loudly was to prove to the soldiers of Nanyan who could not see the situation clearly that they were the guards of King Su and not the so-called "rebels who held King Su hostage".
"Damn it!"
Seeing dozens of King Su's guards raising their crossbows and aiming them at him, Ai He subconsciously turned over and dismounted, hiding among the rebels.
He would not bet on whether Su Wang Zhao Run would shoot him regardless of accidental injury in this chaotic situation. After all, His Highness Su Wang was an excellent commander, and naturally he would not have any thoughts of womanly kindness at such a time.
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The disappearance of Ai He made the Nanyan troops who had already attacked the central palace shaken. After hearing the words of King Su Zhao Run, these Nanyan soldiers felt that something was wrong.
First, why didn’t General Wei Mu come forward?
Second, why did Prince Su Zhao Run appear on the opposite side? And ordered them to drop their weapons immediately?
Third, where did Vice Admiral Ai He go?
These many questions made these Nanyan soldiers restrain themselves and their companions.
But unfortunately, in such a chaotic and noisy situation, only a small number of Nanyan soldiers could hear Zhao Hongrun's voice. More Nanyan soldiers, as well as those Yangwu soldiers, had not heard it at all.
He heard the cry of a certain King Su, so much so that he kept coming towards the middle palace.
At this time, Cao Jie and Pang Huan led the Junshui Army and the Second Northern Army to attack.
Seeing that the Second Army of the North actually sided with the Jun Shui Army, the rebel general Ai He was filled with suspicion. After all, according to what he knew, the Second Army of the North under the command of Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Southern Liang, should assist them.
Combining the power of the three armies of the Southern Yan Army, the Yangwu Army, and the Northern Second Army, defeat the Junshui Army, and take hostage the important figures of the Wei state near the Zhonggong Palace, led by Wei Emperor Zhao Yuansi. This was the original plan, wasn't it?
"The King of Nanliang betrayed the agreement with Young Master Xiao Luan?! Why? Doesn't he intend to seek revenge from the faint king and become a king to dominate this country?"
Ai He was shocked. He couldn't understand why Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, turned against him.
You know, Xiao Dang made a generous promise to Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang.
He couldn't figure it out.
He only knew that the Southern Liang King Zhao Yuanzuo and the Northern Second Army under his command did not side with them as planned, but chose to support the foolish king Zhao Yuancai, so this rebellion was equivalent to failure.
"Now that things have come to this, there is only..."
A hint of madness flashed in his eyes, and Ai He raised his arms and shouted: "The palace is close at hand, soldiers, kill it and protect it!"
He shouted to protect him, but the way Ai He looked at Wei Emperor Zhao Yuanxi in the distance was filled with murderous intent - even if this rebellion was doomed to fail, if he could get rid of Zhao Yuanxi, this faint king, it would still be a victory.
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Because once Zhao Yuansi dies, the Wei state will inevitably fall into civil strife and fall apart.
Thinking of this, Ai He, as well as the remnants of the Xiao family who were lurking in the Yangwu Army and the Nanyan Army, encouraged the soldiers of these two armies to attack the middle palace, trying to take advantage of the chaos to kill Wei Emperor Zhao Yuansi.
"No, the rebels are going to make a desperate move!"
Instinctively sensing the crisis, Zhao Hongrun shouted sharply: "Stop the rebels! Stop the rebels!"
Under his call, the Nanyan soldiers who had just heard his call, led by their respective uncles, Quhou, and Junhou, defected before the battle and joined the camp guarding the Zhonggong. But even so, the Zhonggong
The simple defense line in front of the palace was still broken through by the rebels.
"Kill Zhao Run first! Then kill Hun Jun!"
Several remnants of the Xiao family who were mixed up in the rebellious army immediately targeted Su Wang Zhao Hongrun. After all, it was precisely because this person was commanding in the Zhonggong that the Yangwu Army and the Nanyan Army were unable to break through the defense line.
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Furthermore, Su Wang Zhao Run's prestige in the Wei military was too high. If he were to be retained, I don't know how many Nanyan soldiers would turn against the enemy and turn to the bright side.
"Your Highness, be careful!" Seeing a group of people rushing towards Zhao Hongrun, Chief Zong Wei blocked His Highness behind him with his body.
Just when Wei Jiao was about to order King Su's guards to kill the rebels, he suddenly saw two figures flashing beside him, one holding a long sword and the other holding a dagger. They killed the rebels in the blink of an eye.
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"Wow..."
Zongwei Lu Mu grinned with a strange expression and stared at the two figures.
One of them was none other than Mi Jiang, the future Princess Su of their Prince Su Palace, and the other person turned out to be the nightingale named Que'er under King Yi Zhao Yuanli.
"Not bad speed." Mijiang glanced at Que'er, who had a cold expression, and glanced at the rebels rushing forward, and calmly ordered: "Follow me."
After saying that, she touched her toes and jumped forward.
Seeing this, Que'er followed him without hesitation.
Zongwei Mu Qing looked around and saw that the group of nightingales who were enemies just now seemed to be on their side, fighting alongside the Suwang guards.
Although these women may look weak on the outside, the way they use daggers to kill the rebels puts even the Su Wang guards to shame.
Even Duan Shisan, the leader of the Green Crows who came to support them, was surprised by the strength of these women.
At the same time, in the main hall of the Central Palace, King Yi Zhao Yuanli was still standing silently.
After a long time, someone suddenly whispered beside him: "Your Majesty..."
King Yi Zhao Yuanli turned his head after hearing this, and then saw Wang Jun, the chief of his clan's defense, standing beside him. He asked in a low voice: "How is the situation outside the palace...?"
Zongwei Chief Wang Jun clasped his fists and whispered: "Return to your Majesty, the Prince of Nanliang... is on your Majesty's side. At the moment, the Second Army of the North is cooperating with the Dredging Army to quell the chaos, and the deceived Nanyan Army and
There are also many people in the Yangwu Army who have abandoned the secrets and turned to the bright side, and are following the command of His Royal Highness Prince Su... Although Xiao Ni is still stubbornly resisting, I believe that he will not be able to support it for long..."
"Really?" Yi Wang Zhao Yuanli murmured, exhaling slightly, feeling a bit relieved.
After a long time, he said with a bitter look on his face: "Wang Jian, I...did something stupid, right?"
Wang Jian was silent for a while, then Gu Zuoyan said: "Your Majesty, it's time for us to leave..."
"Go? Where to go?" Zhao Yuanli seemed a little distracted: "Wang Jian, I never thought that I could escape unscathed this time..."
Indeed, he never thought that he could escape unscathed this time. Therefore, before the imperial hunt, he had made arrangements for his funeral arrangements and left his lifelong effort of "One Water Pavilion" to his nephew Zhao Hongrun, who regarded him as his own.
Along with "Nightingale".
It is undeniable that as a member of the royal family of Zhao Yuanli, no matter how serious a mistake he commits, his life will not be in danger, except for one thing - rebellion.
This time, Zhao Yuanli secretly colluded with Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Southern Liang, and the remnants of the Xiao family in an attempt to force the palace into the palace during the imperial hunt. Although the rebellion outside the palace was not his original intention, but was betrayed by Xiao Luan, in the final analysis, he also had helpless motives.
Shirking responsibility.
Therefore, death will be his only ending for Zhao Yuanli.
The only difference lies in the way of death: whether he is given poisoned wine and dies with dignity; whether he is executed in public on the charge of rebellion; or whether he is imprisoned until death.
After doing this kind of thing, even though the Wei state is huge, there is no place for Zhao Yuanli.
"Let's go, Wang Jun... You have nothing to do with this matter and you shouldn't be implicated by me." Zhao Yuanli said silently.
After hearing this, Wang Jian lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, let's escape?"
"Escape?" Zhao Yuanli looked at Wang Yan with some surprise.
I saw Wang Jun pointing to the left and right, and whispered: "Look here, there is not even a guard. What does this mean? Don't you understand, Your Majesty?... This means that His Majesty does not want to kill you, but if not
If I kill you, I will not be able to explain it to my countrymen. Therefore, Your Majesty has dismissed all the guards here in the hope that Your Majesty will escape. In this way, His Majesty will not have to kill his brother with his own hands... right?"
"..." Zhao Yuanli remained silent.
I have to say that the facts are just as Wang Jun said. One of the reasons why Emperor Wei just dismissed the imperial guards was to allow Zhao Yuanli to escape, because if this brother escaped, he would still have a chance to survive, but if he stayed here,
Then, after the rebellion was put down, even if the Emperor of Wei Zhao Yuancai didn't want to kill him, he would have to kill him. Otherwise, he would not be able to explain to his subjects - is there any reason not to punish him for committing rebellion?
Seeing Zhao Yuanli, who was in despair, silent for a long time, Wang Juan's eyes flashed with anxiety, and he whispered: "Your Majesty, Wei can't stay any longer. We can go to South Korea, Chu State, Qi State, or any country in the Central Plains.
Everyone will treat the prince as a distinguished guest." After saying this, he saw that Zhao Yuanli was still unmoved.
Sincerely, he said with hatred: "Your Majesty, don't you care about Xiao Luan? You have also seen that Xiao Luan, this thief, is not trying to vindicate the Xiao family at all. He wants to take revenge, take revenge on Your Majesty, and subvert our entire Wei Dynasty.
...Shouldn't you stop him? For the sake of His Royal Highness Prince Su, for the sake of Princess Yulong... Your Majesty!"
"..." A somewhat inexplicable look flashed in Zhao Yuanli's eyes.
After a long moment, he nodded.
Seeing this, Wang Jian was very happy and pulled Zhao Yuanli out of the palace.
Before leaving, he said to the fake Zhao Yuanmin: "Still not leaving?!"
The fake Zhao Yuanmin woke up from a dream and hurriedly followed.
At this time, Li Zheng, the president of the Three Guards Army, was protecting Emperor Wei when he suddenly heard rapid footsteps behind him. He turned around in confusion and saw Zhao Yuanli and Wang Yu running quickly into the distance.
Li Zheng subconsciously opened his mouth and was about to shout, but then he suddenly realized something and glanced down, only to find that Emperor Wei beside him was tugging hard on the arm armor on his arm.
"..."
Li Zheng understood immediately, shut his mouth immediately, and turned his attention to the chaotic battle situation in front of the palace again, turning a blind eye to the scene just now.
However, Li Zheng was not the only one who noticed Wang Jun leaving with Zhao Yuanli. Together with King Huan Zhao Hongxuan, he was responsible for protecting Concubine Shen Shu, Wu Gui and Princess Yulong. Wu Na's Zongwei He Miao and Zhu Gui also paid attention.
When King Yi arrived, Zhao Yuanli took advantage of the chaos to escape. After hesitating for a moment, He Miao came to Zhao Hongrun.
"Your Highness, Prince Yi...has escaped."
"..." Zhao Hongrun, who was watching the battlefield in front of the central palace, was stunned when he heard this, and then ordered Zongwei Lu Mu: "Lu Mu, go prepare your horses."
"Yes!" Lu Mu clasped his fists and left.
After about a stick of incense, the rebellion in front of the Zhong Palace was finally put out. The rebel general Ai He's desperate and crazy attack was eventually destroyed by the Su Wang Wei, Nightingale, Jun Shui Army and the Second Army of the North.
Seeing this, Zhao Hongrun stopped staying and led the Zongwei, Duan Shisan and several other Green Crows to the place where Lu Mu had arranged the war horses. He turned over and left the palace straight away.
"Your Majesty."
After putting down the rebellion, Pang Huan, the deputy general of the Second Northern Army, came to Zhao Yuanzuo to resume his duties.
During this period, Emperor Wei also gave Zhao Yuanzuo a rare compliment.
After that, Pang Huan took advantage of the inattention and whispered to Zhao Yuanzuo: "Is this okay, Your Majesty? Let go of this... once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?"
At this time, Zhao Yuanzuo was watching Emperor Wei personally come out to appease the remnants of the Nanyan Army and the Yangwu Army. Hearing this, he said lightly: "When Lao Liu came to me, I guessed that it would be difficult for him to succeed. Ha, he thought Xiao Luan was still
The former Xiao Luan? The fate of seeking skin from a tiger will undoubtedly be swallowed by the tiger..."
After hearing this, Pang Huan thought for a while and lowered his voice and said: "Actually, the general feels that if our Northern Second Army were standing there today..."
"Don't underestimate our Majesty." Nanliang King Zhao Yuanzuo shook his head. Then, he looked at the back of Wei Emperor Zhao Yuancai and murmured: "It's not the time yet, Pang Huan, it's not the time yet..."
"..." Pang Huan lowered his head obediently and said nothing.
At the same time, on the slope outside the Zhongyang Palace, Xiao Luan looked at the Zhongyang Palace where the noise gradually subsided with an uncertain expression, muttering to himself.
"Something's wrong, why did it happen so quickly..."
He frowned, and then a trace of relief flashed in his eyes: "I see, Zhao Yuanzuo, now that things have happened, you actually stand by Zhao Yuancai, this foolish king? Bah! He was exiled by the foolish king for seventeen years, and even had to drown his son himself.
You, actually stand by that foolish king... Hehehe, the King of Nanliang, Zhao Zuo, is really a terrible guy."
After that, he scratched his hair and said helplessly: "Ah, I was calculated, but..."
A cold look flashed in his eyes, and he curled his lips and said, "It doesn't matter, we're just having a little chat to add to the fun... The good show is yet to come."
At this moment, a man walked out of the night behind him, clasped his fists at Xiao Luan and said, "Master, there is urgent news from Jin Xu in Daliang."
"Ha, the time is almost up..." Xiao Luan muttered, then clasped his hands behind his back and murmured: "Well, why not take this opportunity to meet him. Prepare your horses and go back to Daliang...
Huh? It’s raining? Uh-huh! What bad luck..."
Amidst Xiao Luan's complaints, the rain became heavier and heavier.
However, Xiao Luan and his party were not the only group of people who were galloping on horseback in the rain. At this moment, Yi Wang Zhao Yuanli and Zong Wei Chief Wang Jian were also on their way to escape in the rain.
"Your Majesty, there are no pursuers behind you."
"Hmm."
However, when King Yi Zhao Yuanli and his party were riding horses and preparing to pass a hillside, they were shocked to see several figures already standing there.
"Xilulu——"
As Yi Wang Zhao Yuanli subconsciously reined in the horse, the horse slowed down.
"who?"
Wang Jian, the chief of the imperial clan, thought in surprise.
Suddenly, a flash of lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the figures standing on horseback.
It turned out that the person blocking the path of King Yi Zhao Yuanli and his party was none other than his nephew, King Su Zhao Hongrun, whom he regarded as his own.
"Compared to a few years ago, my riding skills have improved a lot, right?...This time, I caught up with you, Uncle Six."
In the downpour, lightning and thunder, Su Wang Zhao Hongrun was soaked by the heavy rain like a drowned rat. He was looking at Zhao Yuanli, the sixth uncle not far away, with a smile on his face.
"Yes...you have grown up, Hongrun."
Yi Wang Zhao Yuanli opened his mouth, with a somewhat bitter smile on his face.
But for some reason, looking at his nephew in the distance, the smile on his face gradually became sincere.