The coldness of winter has gradually gone away, and the warmth of spring has begun to spread throughout the world. Young buds have sprouted from the willow branches along the road, and the long street has been crowded with people lining the streets to welcome the Northern Expeditionary Army into the city.
The north gate of the capital was wide open, and a group of guards in bright armor were lining up to enter the city.
The leader is Dong Cheng, who is wearing a silver helmet and white armor. He is riding on a horse and looking at the cheering people on the roadside. A sense of pride wells up in his heart. He has fought so hard, even though it is not to let these people live a better life.
Happy birthday, but why do I feel so good now?
Behind Dong Cheng were the guards with solemn expressions. In the middle of the group of guards were the drooping head of Heberli and a group of Rouran nobles.
After all, Hebeli could not escape Su Yun's pursuit. The Imperial Guard Battalion and the Flying Bird Battalion came out together, and everything above and below was sealed. Hebeli, who had huddled in the herdsman's snow cellar, was still captured.
Rouran surrendered, and the whole country surrendered.
When Hebali was forced to write the silk book, he knew that he was finished, and Rouran was finished too. Because of his arrogance, Rouran's hundreds of years of foundation would belong to the Han Dynasty.
Regret, why did you mess with Han?
Dedicating prisoners to the Ancestral Temple was a lifelong pursuit of all generals on the battlefield, and Dong Cheng was no exception.
When the guards arrived at the Imperial Ancestral Temple, a chamberlain who had been serving had already come to follow Dong Cheng.
"Your Majesty has a decree for General Dong Cheng to offer prisoners to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to comfort the ancestors of the Han Dynasty."
Holding the silk book in both hands, Dong Cheng dismounted and walked towards the Ancestral Temple.
The guards, who were already a little tired after walking for a long time, raised their heads and chests, and looked at the Ancestral Temple in front of them with shining eyes.
I dedicated the captives to the Ancestral Temple to comfort my ancestors, but I didn’t expect that my family would be able to make it today.
"Your Majesty has a decree to sacrifice prisoners."
The chamberlain shouted loudly, and his voice echoed in front of the Ancestral Temple.
The guards immediately took action, and in groups of three, they escorted the Rouran royal family towards the Ancestral Temple.
In the Imperial Ancestral Temple, Li Qing stood on the white jade steps and took the silk book that Dong Cheng held up with both hands. His inner breath was flowing, and the silk book was immediately unfolded and fluttered in the wind.
"Sacrificing prisoners"
The guards escorted He Baili in, and he knelt under the white marble steps with his head pressed.
Li Qing looked at the Rouran royal family who were slowly kneeling all over the ground and let out a sigh of relief.
Last year, when Rouran invaded the border, all the four kings of Thule rebelled, Tianlan City fell, and General Xie Wan was defeated and died in battle. At this time, all the ministers believed that the northern border was not safe.
It was Su Lu who returned to Beijing in a hurry and personally led a small number of sergeants to rush to the aid of the North. In one battle, he defeated Rouran's tens of thousands of troops and ensured the peace of the Xuan Mansion.
Humph, it was these people who killed my General Xie Wan and made me lose a close friend.
Damn it.
"The Rouran royal family has committed extremely heinous crimes. They killed countless Han people and damaged hundreds of thousands of our guards. Several generals should be beheaded."
Li Qing looked at the Rouran royal family at the foot of the steps and said.
Gao Zhan next to him was a little confused. This was not the case in the prisoner sacrifice. What kind of trouble is your Majesty going to make?
But His Majesty has already said that they will be killed, so these people will have no choice but to die here.
"Your Majesty has decreed that the Rouran royal family has committed a heinous crime. They have killed countless Rouran people and thousands of generals. Their crime should be beheaded. They should be immediately thrown out of the Ancestral Temple and beheaded in the street."
Immediately, the imperial guards rushed out, took over the Rouran royal family, pushed them out of the Ancestral Temple, and beheaded them in the street.
Outside the Taimiao Temple, the roar of the people immediately rang out. It was the first time for the people in the capital to see the foreigners Wenzhan. In the past, let alone the Taimiao Wenzhan, they had not even seen a few foreigners. Now they see these deep-seated soldiers.
The foreigners with high eyes and noses were beheaded, and every one of them became deeply proud.
Li Qing looked at the confused Dong Cheng on the steps and ordered:
"Dong Cheng worked hard and achieved great results. He was promoted to the first-class founding son and was transferred to the left minister of the Ministry of War."
"All the soldiers have worked hard and achieved great results, and they will all be rewarded."
The soldiers at the foot of the steps immediately shouted thanks. Dong Cheng stood on the steps, neither kneeling nor retreating.
The stairs are too narrow.
In Prince Anguo's Mansion, Su Lu was sitting in the courtyard taking a nap. Hearing the sound of mountain calls coming from outside, he shook his head. Just as he was about to close his eyes again, Lu Zhan came over to ask for instructions and said:
"Your Majesty, there was a time when Paoze wanted to see you."
Su Lu waved his hand: "Just say that I am tired, need to rest, and cannot see guests."
The war between the Western Territory and the Northern Territory was over. Su Lu felt that the burden on his shoulders had suddenly become lighter. Now he just wanted to take a nap in the sun and enjoy this rare afternoon time.
Lu Zhan looked around, took two steps forward, knelt on one knee on the ground, and lowered his voice and said:
"Your Majesty, this is the former general, your former subordinate."
Su Lu narrowed his eyes at Lu Zhan, interrupted him impatiently and said:
"Isn't he from Qin? You are so cautious. Who is here? Xiang Chong or Huo Ze. It is worthy of your being so cautious."
Lu Zhan had a smile on his face, "I'm afraid that you, your lord, fell asleep and didn't hear clearly. Xiang Chong is here, and he's bringing the second son of Uncle Fu's family with him."
Su Lu sat up straight, sighed and said, "Let him come in. Li Lu, this guy, acted quickly and has already delivered my letter."
A moment later, Xiang Chong, who was wearing coarse linen clothes, came in from outside with a man in similar clothes. He greeted Lu Zhan with a sad look on his face. When he saw Su Lu, his eyes flashed.
"Xiang Chong has met the prince, and the prince is safe."
Su Lu waved his hand: "Get up, why don't you come to see me?"
Xiang Chong stood up, rejected the chair brought by Lu Zhan, and said cautiously:
"My lord, I have come here just to ask you to let me, Liangzhou Qin, and tens of thousands of Qin soldiers go."
Su Lu shook his head, "You shouldn't tell me this. Go and tell your emperor to see if he is willing to surrender. If he is willing, these soldiers will naturally be preserved, whether they go home for reunion or
If I continue to serve in the army, I can satisfy them."
Xiang Chong looked at Su Lu: "Your Majesty, General Cao Hua is attacking Shule City very badly. Your Majesty has issued a clear decree to recruit all men over the age of thirteen in Liangzhou to join the army to resist the Han army."
"In today's Liangzhou, nine out of ten houses are empty."
Xiang Chong looked moved and spoke.
Su Lu frowned, opened his eyes and glanced at Xiang Chong: "The war in Shule City is urgent, why do you have time to come to my place? Why, have you been dismissed from your post, or have you been demoted?"
Xiang Chong lowered his head, his tone full of helplessness:
"I made suggestions to His Majesty and offended Your Majesty, so I was deprived of my rank and became a citizen."
Su Lu looked at Ah Er who was behind Xiang Chong: "Uncle Fu told me that he has two sons. When the barbarians ravaged the Qin Dynasty last year, Uncle Fu did small businesses in Wuyuan and Fangcheng in order to make a living.
I am guarding a small wild vegetable stall in the cold winter months just to exchange a few small coins so that I can get a wife for you and Ada."
"Half a month ago, Uncle Fu was shattered when he heard the news about A Da's death. Li Lu just came here from Jiameng Pass and begged me to write a letter to Xiang Chong to ask for your life.
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"father"
Ah Er knelt directly on the ground, tears streaming down his face.
Su Lu scolded Ah Er and said: "Since you are here, then go home and be filial to your father."
"Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot have both ends. You don't need to go to Liangzhou, a place where war is dangerous. Go back to western Liaoning and serve Uncle Fu."
Ah Er looked at Xiang Chong in embarrassment.
Xiang Chong sighed: "Go and take good care of Uncle Fu. I'm sorry for Uncle Fu. I couldn't take good care of Ada. Being able to send you back intact is also an apology from me to Uncle Fu."
A'er left, and Su Lu looked at Xiang Chong with squinted eyes: "You can't go back to Liangzhou. I'll find a job for you. Go to the Martial Arts Hall to study. Come to me after finishing this class."