For several days, the emperor Li Shi spent his time in anxiety. The county magistrate Su Bian received the news that Taiwei Zhu Si had put down the rebel army and publicly killed thousands of rebel soldiers who looted the treasury and private houses. Jinwu Guards
Soldiers, led by General Zhang Guangsheng, began to patrol the neighborhoods to maintain order.
Everything sounded very good and encouraging, and Li Shi began to want to return to the capital. His idea also received strong support from Prime Minister Lu Qi, and even several of his close eunuchs encouraged him to return to the capital.
But Du Guqiu and Hun Yao firmly opposed returning to the capital. Hun Yao's reason was very simple. Zhu Si was Zhu Tao's elder brother. The two brothers had always been wildly ambitious, especially when Zhu Si was appointed as the governor of Jingyuan, he had many confidants.
The Jingyuan Army rebelled, and he could not escape his involvement.
Du Guqiu found Li Shi and said to Li Shi: "Your Majesty, the rebellion of the Jingyuan Army is by no means an accident. Ever since the death of Longyou Jiedu envoy Zhang Yi, the ministers felt that something was strange. The Shence Army envoy Bai Zhizhen falsely conveyed the imperial edict and transferred the generals.
Who is instructing some of the Shence Army?
Li Chulin, the envoy of Fengxiang Army, was Zhu Si's confidant. After Zhang Yi died, he had the opportunity to lead 30,000 Fengxiang troops to the capital. He was definitely not here to rescue him, but to assist Zhu Si. Zhu Si took control of the military and controlled
Chang'an City, will he be loyal to His Majesty again?"
Li Shi had just decided to return to Chang'an, but now he was hesitant again. At this time, Linghu Jian hurried over and said: "We have received news that Zhu Si has sent General Han Min with 300 cavalry to welcome His Majesty back to the city."
Lu Qi also came over and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Captain Zhu must be afraid of scaring Your Majesty, so he is only afraid that three hundred cavalry will come to greet him. This is Captain Zhu's sincerity!"
Huo Xianming also advised: "If Lieutenant Zhu has any evil intentions, he will definitely lead an army of 30,000 to greet His Majesty. It is obvious that Lieutenant Zhu does not dare to leave the capital without permission. Don't worry, Your Majesty, please pack up and return to the capital!"
Li Shi's ears were too weak and he was finally convinced. He immediately ordered to pack his bags and prepare to return to Beijing.
Not long after, Han Min led 300 people to Hu County. When he saw Li Shi, he fell to the ground and cried: "Captain Zhu searched everywhere for His Majesty, and finally found him. Commander Zhu cried bitterly, wishing that he could not leave Chang'an to meet His Majesty."
, sent the ministers to welcome His Majesty back to the capital."
"What's going on and why did the rebellion happen?" Li Shi asked angrily.
"Your Majesty, Lieutenant Zhu has found out the reason. It was King Yin Hong of Jingzhao who violated the holy will, rewarded the soldiers with smelly grains, falsely conveyed the imperial edict, and executed all the troublemakers, which aroused the anger of the soldiers.
A mutiny broke out."
Li Shi was furious, "What? How dare he..."
"Every word I say is true, and there is absolutely no lie."
"How is the situation in the palace?" Lu Qi asked next to him.
"Lieutenant Zhu has closed the palace, appeased the eunuchs and maids, and returned all the treasures looted by the soldiers to Qionglin Treasury. In addition, His Highness the Crown Prince was frightened and fell ill. He misses His Majesty very much."
Li Shi was immediately anxious and refused to listen to anyone's persuasion anymore. He shouted repeatedly: "Preach my decree and return to Beijing immediately!"
Five thousand soldiers of the Shence Army escorted the Emperor's carriage and set off slowly towards Chang'an City. After walking for about ten miles, they saw a horse running across from the opposite side. The man on the horse shouted: "I want to see the Emperor, I am Duan
Si Nong's old department has something urgent to report!"
Linghu Jian quickly led him to the front of Li Shilong. Qi Lingyue knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, hurry up. There are tens of thousands of ambushes more than ten miles to the north. Zhu Si wants to kill your Majesty."
Lu Qi scolded angrily on his horse: "Don't talk nonsense!"
"There is no nonsense about a humble position. I have a letter from Duan Sinong!"
Qi Lingyue quickly took out Duan Xiushi's letter and presented it. Li Shi opened the letter and read it. He was stunned. Zhu Si actually lived in Xingqing Palace, which was simply treason.
He might not believe what others said, but he believed what Duan Xiushi said, and Li Shi began to doubt it.
At this time, Linghu Jian suddenly shouted: "General Han, what are you doing?"
Seeing several of Han Min's men shooting rockets into the sky, Hun Yao immediately reacted, "There is an ambush ahead, turn around and retreat!"
The reason why Zhu Si sent Han Min here was because he was a very famous archer in the Jingyuan Army. He had the ability to penetrate the Yangtze with a hundred steps. He looked for opportunities to kill Li Shi.
Han Min smiled ferociously, stretched his bow and nocked an arrow, and shot an arrow at Li Shi's throat. Li Shi turned around and was about to climb into the carriage. The arrow escaped his throat, but hit him in the back. Li Shi screamed and was about to collapse.
, Qi Lingyue quickly supported Li Shi, blocked him with his body, and helped him into the carriage. When Queen Wang saw an arrow stuck in her husband's back, she was so frightened that she burst into tears.
Hun Yao and Linghu Jian roared angrily and charged at Han Min at the same time, but Han Min turned his horse and fled. At this time, an ambush came from afar, dust was flying, and the shouts of killing shook the earth and the earth.
Hun Yao said anxiously to Du Guqiu: "The general and the guardian saint will go first, I will come from behind to stop them!"
Li Shi and his family's carriage fled south in panic. Hun Yao and Ling Hu Jian led five thousand Shence troops to form an array to face the overwhelming rebels...
Hundreds of guards guarded the emperor's carriage as it ran all the way. A military doctor pulled out the arrow for Li Shi and applied medicine on the carriage. The emperor Li Shi had already fainted from the pain. Queen Wang was extremely frightened and asked: "Your Majesty.
...Is everything okay, Your Majesty?"
The military doctor shook his head, "The arrow shot very deep and injured the muscles and bones. The injury is quite serious. It's hard to tell now. Fortunately, the arrow is not poisonous. Weichen thinks he should be able to survive this."
The team did not stop when passing through Hu County, but fled directly to Ziwu Valley. Before, Lu Qi kept saying that he wanted to go to Beijing, but now he insisted on going to Hanzhong. His attitude was more determined than anyone else. He originally thought that he would be safe and sound.
But now he finally understood that Zhu Si didn't care about his life or death at all. If Zhu Si's army succeeded in ambush today, he would definitely die.
No benefit is as important as one's own life. A group of eunuchs were also frightened, their faces turned pale, and they urged their horses to run towards Ziwu Valley without saying a word.
About twenty miles into the Ziwu Valley, an army of thousands of people came face to face. The leader was none other than Shi Weigao, the governor of Hanzhong Jiedu. After receiving the edict from King Qin, he immediately responded and was the first to lead 3,000 King Qin’s troops.
Hu County, but happened to pick up the emperor and his entourage who had fled.
After receiving three thousand troops, everyone took a breath and hurriedly stepped forward to ask about the emperor's condition. The military doctor said to everyone: "The emperor is currently seriously injured. He just suffered an arrow wound. He can no longer run wildly. He must move slowly and steadily."
Among all the princes who followed Li Shi, the second son, King Shu Li Yi, had grown up. He was actually the son of King Li Miao of Qi. He was adopted by Li Shi and regarded as his own son. Li Yi hurriedly said to everyone: "Let's not argue anymore.
Everything is led by General Dugu!"
Previously, Du Qiu was firmly opposed to going to Chang'an, but Lu Qi supported returning to Chang'an, and the whole army was almost destroyed. Li Yi saw this, and he couldn't believe Lu Qi anymore.
Everyone looked at Dugu Qiu, who slowly said: "The mountain road in Ziwu Valley is narrow. We can build simple fortifications with big wood and arrange two thousand archers to resist the defense. This should be able to effectively block the opponent's pursuit, but I estimate that the opponent's pursuit is possible.
It's not that serious, but our troops will come back, so we need to pay attention to screening."
Lu Qi said anxiously: "After talking for a long time, who will be responsible for the defense?"
Du Guqiu ignored him and said to Guo Shu and Wei Gao: "You two will lead the emperor to Hanzhong. I will be responsible for blocking the enemy here."
Guo Shu and Wei Gao bowed and agreed, and they led their armies forward separately. Lu Qi was annoyed, glared at Du Qiu angrily, and hurriedly followed the emperor's carriage to the south.
Du Guqiu ordered trees to be cut down and piled up to block the road. Soon, a barrier of big trees formed in the narrow part of Ziwu Valley, and two thousand archers guarded behind the big trees.
It was not until night fell that Hun Yao led more than 2,000 remnant troops to retreat. When Hun Yao saw a roadblock in front of him, he knew there was an ambush. He shouted loudly: "I am General Hun Yao of the Jinwu Guard. Who is in front of me?"
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Du Lingqiu heard Hun Yao's voice, and quickly ordered an opening to be opened, shouting: "General Hun, I am Du Lingqiu, come here!"
Hun Yao led his army over. Seeing that he was covered in blood, Du Lingqiu quickly asked: "How is the situation?"
"It was very tragic. Half of the brothers suffered casualties. Linghu Jian and Qi Lingyue, who was delivering the message, were both killed in battle. The other side also suffered casualties of five to six thousand people and retreated after dark."
Hun Yao took a breath and asked again: "How is the emperor doing?"
Du Lingqiu shook his head, "The injury is quite serious. I'm going to Hanzhong. I plan to stay until dawn and then retreat!"
"Then I'll guard with the old general. The brothers are all exhausted and it's time to take a rest."
Du Guqiu saw that the soldiers of the Shence Army were hungry and thirsty, so he quickly ordered his men to give them half of the dry food and water. The soldiers of the Shence Army sat down against the cliff one after another. They were all exhausted.
Until daybreak, no more enemy troops came to pursue them. Only then did Du Guqiu and Hunyang lead their troops to retreat south.