In front of the Zhuque Gate in the inner city, the wide imperial road was filled with the Luoyan Army's horse and infantry troops, and the side streets on both sides were all occupied by the Luoyan Army. On the tall tower of the Zhuque Gate, tens of thousands of defenders also gathered here.
Under the leadership of Yuan Ping, we prepared to fight again.
At this time, the resistance of Wang Jun and Yuan Ping was actually meaningless, but these two men were loyal to Lu Zhongtian. On the one hand, they sent people to ask Lu Zhongtian to escape from the capital quickly, and on the other hand, they gathered 30,000 former Zhou imperial troops.
The soldiers and horses defended the Zhuque Gate tower attacked by the Luoyan Army. It was not that they thought they could hold it, but they wanted to buy time and opportunity for Lu Zhongtian to escape. This was their only chance to be loyal to Lu Zhongtian at the moment.
When the Luoyan Army soldiers and horses were gathering and deploying, Lin Jue rode his horse to the Zhuque Gate. He had to make some efforts. After all, it was easier to destroy the city than to rebuild it. Nanxun Gate had been destroyed, so it was a last resort. Zhuque Gate was the inner city.
In terms of its solidity, the Suzaku Gate cannot be compared with the gates of the outer city. Destroying it is just a matter of a thought. However, the Zhuque Gate is gorgeous and dignified and can be called a work of art. The city walls are made of granite and the towers are more beautiful.
It is a magnificent building with carved beams, painted beams and glazed eaves. It is the main gate directly south of the inner city of the Zhou Dynasty. It cost an unknown amount of money and manpower to build, and it has witnessed many important occasions and events. Once it is destroyed, it will be a real pity.
"Go and shout to the top of the city and ask the general guarding the city gate to talk to me." Lin Jue ordered.
Several personal guards galloped forward on their horses and arrived a hundred steps away from the Suzaku Gate. They swung their arms and slowly entered the range of the bow and arrow, shouting loudly.
"Listen to the defenders at the top of the city. My Marshal Lin wants to talk to your guards. Please don't shoot arrows. Please show up and speak with your guards."
A few arrows were shot sporadically from the top of the city, but they quickly stopped shooting. They heard clearly the shouts of the guards below the city. Soon after, Wang Jun and Yuan Ping appeared on the top of the city tower, and someone shouted loudly.
"My Commander Wang and Commander Yuan are here. If you want to speak, come forward."
Lin Jue heard the other party's shouting, so he rode forward. Ma Bin, Shen Tan, Ma Qingshan, Liang Qi and others hurriedly stopped him and said: "Commander, be careful and don't take risks. When the commander speaks, he just orders people to pass on the message."
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Isn't it because people are laughing at me, Lin Jue, for being as timid as a mouse? Don't worry, Sun Dayong will protect me."
Gao Muqing and Bai Bing said in unison: "There are still us."
Lin Jue smiled and nodded: "There are still them."
Ma Bin, Chen Tan and others knew the abilities of Sun Dayong, Gao Muqing and Bai Bing, so they didn't say anything more. Lin Jue rode his horse forward slowly, entered the city dozens of steps away, reined in his horse and stood still, facing the top of the city.
He shouted: "I am Lin Jue, who is the general guarding the city?"
Wang Juan and Yuan Ping squinted at the tall and slender young general riding on the five-flowered horse below the city, and they both knew that it was Lin Jue. When Lin Jue rose rapidly in the capital, as a mid-level general in the Forbidden Army, they had no respect for Lin Jue.
Strange. When Guo Xu led the imperial army to encircle and suppress the Qingjiao bandits in Yingtianfu, Wang Jun and Yuan Ping also led the army there. The reluctant victory in the battle of Yingtianfu was actually extremely useless. On the contrary, it was Lin Jueguo who fought in the battle of Bolangsha.
Kun and others defeated tens of thousands of enemies and became famous all over the world. Regardless of their positions, the generals in the army still admired capable people who could fight. Lin Jue later wiped out the army of religious bandits and became a great leader.
The generals of the Zhou army were vying to know and admire each other. Wang Jun and Yuan Ping were no exception. Of course they knew about Lin Jue. Although they did not want to admit that Lin Jue was better than them, to this day, they had not fought against Lin Jue head-on.
After that, they had to admire that Lin Jue was much more powerful than they imagined.
"Master Lin, I am Wang Jun, the commander of the horse army of the Great Zhou Dynasty. This one is the commander of Yuan, who is appointed as the commander of the infantry army of the Great Zhou Dynasty. How polite!" Wang Jun said to the city from a distance and cupped his hands, Yuan Ping also cupped his hands.
salute.
"It turns out it's General Wang and General Yuan who have been admiring each other for a long time." Lin Jue returned the salute with clasped fists.
Yuan Ping chuckled and said: "Master Lin, there is no need to put gold on our faces. When Master Lin became famous as a young boy, we were still unknown. Master Lin must not know who we two are, but there is no need for him to do so."
Say something that I have admired for a long time."
Lin Jue nodded and said: "General Yuan spoke frankly. I really don't know the names of the two generals. However, since the two generals are able to be where they are today, they must be capable people. I make someone admire capable people the most.
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Yuan Ping said: "Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin is a capable person. The two of us are nothing compared to Mr. Lin."
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Isn't it worth mentioning? Hahaha, you have another advantage, that is, you have self-awareness. If you want to compare with me, I'm afraid you won't be able to compare with me in this life, so you'd better not think about it.
Compete with me."
Everyone in the city rolled their eyes. They were complimenting each other just now, but in the next moment they began to ridicule each other, and the ridicule was the kind of ridicule that didn't give any face. It was really speechless.
Wang Jun sneered and said: "I have heard for a long time that Mr. Lin is sharp in his words. When I saw him today, he is indeed well-deserved. I am afraid that I can't compare to you because I am clumsy in speaking. Yes, we are both talented in literature and martial arts, or we are good at talking.
They are not as good as Mr. Lin. We admit it."
Don't look at Wang Jun who hasn't studied for a few years and has been in the army so far. His retorts are extremely sharp.
Lin Jue didn't take it seriously and laughed loudly: "It seems that you are a little unconvinced. Listen to me and tell you. Why do I say that you can't compare with me? It's not because your abilities are not as good as mine. What about literary talent and martial arts?
Everything can be gained through experience and learning, which is actually nothing. You can write poems and essays after studying for a few years, and fight more battles, which can further strengthen your ability to lead troops in battle. In the future, maybe
It is not known that I am superior in literary talent and martial arts. But there is one thing you can never compare with me. That is loyalty. You followed a great thief of the Zhou Dynasty and served him with your life. This is the biggest stain in your life.
. You are the unfaithful and unjust ministers of the Great Zhou Dynasty. You cannot compare with my loyalty to the Great Zhou Dynasty, Lin Jue. This is your biggest flaw. Do you understand?"
Wang Jun sneered and said: "I, Lord Daolin, can tell you any fancy things, but the result is still the same. Lord Lin, do you dare to mention the word loyalty and righteousness? You Luoyan Army are rebels of the imperial court, Lord Lin has forgotten
"How did you get to Funiu Mountain? Didn't you betray Da Zhou? You actually talked about loyalty and righteousness with us?"
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Betraying the Great Zhou? What we are betraying is Guo Xu. Guo Xu killed his father and brother and betrayed the late emperor. Wouldn't it be a shame for me, the Great Zhou, if such a beast wants to become the emperor? Of course we must
Betray him because we disdain to associate with the unfaithful, unfilial, benevolent and unjust pigs and dogs. Isn’t it true that your allegiance to such people is in vain? We came out of the capital precisely to plead for the late emperor and the late prince.
To restore justice and restore the peaceful and prosperous age of the Qing Dynasty, thieves like Guo Xu must not be allowed to occupy the temple."
Wang Juan and Yuan Ping were silent. It was already a known fact that Guo Xu killed his father and brother to seize the throne. This is indeed a stigma that can never be removed. It is difficult to refute what Lin Jue said.
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Lin Jue continued: "You people didn't dare to stand up and resist Guo Xu's perverse actions before.
That's all, but the last thing you should do is to work for Lu Zhongtian. That old thief killed Zhongliang and was ambitious, just to steal the country of the Great Zhou Dynasty. You are working for such an ambitious old thief, which is even worse.
Okay. People like you, who are helping others do evil and don’t know what loyalty is, still want to compare with someone like me, Lin? Are you worthy?"
Yuan Ping's face turned red and he shouted angrily: "Lin Jue, don't be so presumptuous. We can do whatever we want, but why do you want to talk too much? Who do you think you are? We are already Prime Minister Lu's people, so what's wrong with being loyal to Prime Minister Lu?
OK?"
Lin Jue nodded and said: "I see. It turns out that you are Lu Zhongtian's people, so that can explain it. However, I did have a high opinion of you before, and I take back what I said before about you being capable. It turns out that you are just because
I became what I am today after being the bastard of an old thief, Lu Zhongtian. No wonder I became my loser in the battle at Shili Changgang and today. But it turned out that he was just the private person of Lu Zhongtian, who came to power through flattery. It turns out that you two are so unbearable, but I am.
It took a lot of effort."
Wang Juan and Yuan Ping cursed angrily. Although they were from Lu Zhongtian, they were where they are today because of their real ability. Lin Jue even completely denied their abilities and efforts, which was the biggest insult to the two of them.
"Lin Jue, is this what you came forward to tell us? The two armies are facing each other and it's just a big battle. Why talk about these useless things?" Wang Jun said in a deep voice.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "You are starting to look arrogant again. Are the two armies facing each other? Are you worthy of confronting me, the Luoyan Army? You just watched me break through the Nanxun Gate, but you couldn't do anything. You are also called
Are you going to fight? Now we are escaping to the inner city wall and refusing to defend it. Do you think this place can be defended? You have all seen the power of my mighty cannon. I will destroy the Suzaku Gate without even taking a cup of tea. What do you call it?
The defense is not worth mentioning under the attack of our Luoyan Army. I just want to persuade you not to resist in vain. You and the old thief Lu who you are loyal to are at the end of their rope, why are you still struggling to the death? The Suzaku Sect is so
How much money did it cost to build a good city gate? I don’t want to destroy it. So I hope you don’t have any illusions anymore and don’t force me to blow down the Suzaku Gate? This can be considered a good thing you have done.”
Yuan Ping scolded angrily: "Lin Jue, you are going too far. Even if you are stronger than us, you cannot humiliate us like this. We are our own masters, so why should we be shameful? Lu Ming has the kindness to nurture us, and we are loyal to him."
What's wrong with him? As for who will sit in the Great Zhou Dynasty, what does it have to do with us? We can't control that much. Why can't Prime Minister Lu be the emperor? Who stipulates that only people named Guo will sit in the world?
It’s really a joke.”
Guo Kun's face turned pale when he heard what Yuan Ping said from behind. What Yuan Ping said was exactly what he didn't want to hear. Do princes and generals have any kind of love? This eternal question is exactly what all those in power want to hear.
The words that the author hates the most, because he told the truth of the matter. Those in power know in their hearts that they are not actually the ones appointed by God to be in power, and they have obtained everything by robbing. But this truth must not be publicized.
"Go tell Lin Jue, why are you talking nonsense to these people? Just capture the Suzaku Gate. There is no need to waste your words." Guo Kun said angrily.
"Your Majesty, don't be anxious. The commander-in-chief is still talking to them. The commander-in-chief must have his own ideas." Ma Bin said solemnly.
Guo Kun opened his mouth, but held back the words that were about to blurt out. He wanted to say: "I am the emperor, do you think Lin's thoughts are more important or mine?". He knew that once these words were spoken, the consequences would be extremely serious.
It was serious, so I held it back and didn't say it out loud.
