lonely king

The news of Nanming's collapse spread throughout the world.

King Yue of Xizhao felt like sitting on pins and needles, fearing that Yu Wenyang would attack Xizhao along the road, and he couldn't wait to join forces with Qiang Zhu, but the envoys he sent to Qiang Zhu did not return for a long time. Going to Qiang Zhuo, he was stopped by Yue Zhixin.

Xizhao Palace, Yueying Study Room.

Yue Zhixin's brows were tightly frowned, and she pulled Yue Min back, "It's really inappropriate for your majesty to go to Qiangzhu in person, not to mention that Xizhao wants the majesty to control the government, if the majesty leaves Xizhao, then Yuwen Yang sent his master to drink horses and headed to the west, how can my daughter's family suppress it?"

Yue Ming also frowned tightly, "Then elder sister, what should I do?"

Yue Zhixin supported his forehead, and after thinking for a long time, his frowning brows never relaxed. He pursed his bright red lips, and brushed his green fingers over the drawing.

"I'll go."

"Eldest sister go?" Yue Min immediately refused, "No, the last time I let elder sister go, elder sister was detained for nearly half a year, then Sai Jian is a reckless man who does not respect etiquette, this king must not let elder sister be humiliated again! "

Yue Zhixin sighed softly, she looked at Yue Min with tenderness in her eyes, "King Qiang Zhuo was born in the grasslands, and he is used to being unrestrained, so of course he is not thoughtful enough in terms of etiquette, but Qiang Zhuo was able to move from a small country to Taoyang now. , standing in the world, is definitely not a person without talent. If I can pinpoint the current disadvantages and understand them with reason, I will naturally be able to convince him."

"But elder sister..."

"It's nothing to worry about. It's not a big deal. Eldest sister can do it. Naturally, the king and Xi Zhao can do it."

Seeing such resolute Yuexiu, Yuexiu could only lower his head and sigh, Xizhao had too few people who could be of use to him, so he had to work harder and harder on this matter, and the more hesitantly pursed his lips, he felt deeply ashamed of his elder brother. sister.

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The envoys of Xizhao rushed to Qiangzhu, and the carriage traveled from Xizhao King City along the official road to the west, instead of going to Cangyu Mountain, but went directly to Taoyang City. At the junction of the official road, Yue Zhixin opened up The car curtain and the junction of the official road are a bit desolate. Looking northwest, you can see Cangyu Mountain.

The Cangyu Mountains are lush and continuous, blocking the scenery there. Before Qiangma entered the Central Plains, the official road from Cangyu Mountain was extremely bleak. Except for a few caravans, there were no people. After moving the capital to Taoyang City, Sai Jian opened up this official road, enough for hundreds of thousands of troops to enter and exit, and set up checkpoints at the entrance of the official road, so that this road into Cangyu Mountain was firmly in his hands.

In this way, Qiang Zhuo is no longer the Taoyuan blocked by Xizhao in the mountains.

Yue Zhixin's beautiful eyes lowered gently, with complicated eyes, "Qiang Zhuo is no longer the small grassland country that was then."

"Princess, what are you talking about?" The little maid sitting next to her didn't understand Yue Zhixin's words.

Yue Zhixin smiled slightly, his eyes were gentle, "It's nothing, it's just Tu Sheng's emotion."

The little servant girl just acted like her own princess, just chatting, she didn't take it to heart, but closed the car curtain, "Princess, it's windy here, let's put down the curtain."

Yue Zhixin didn't refuse, and let the little maid put down the car curtain, and took a last look at Cangyu Mountain, Yue Zhixin's eyes were a little dark, and he muttered to himself:

"The situation in the world is changing. I'm afraid Qiang Zhu is stronger than Xi Zhao today, and there is an army of Beiyan stationed in Nanming. I'm afraid no one can tell where the world is going."

Xizhao's carriage entered Taoyang City all the way, and it was heard that it was Princess Xizhao who came, and the Elder Da Shu greeted him in person, Yue Zhixin met with the Elder Da Shu a few times, naturally they were no strangers, and they talked happily.It's just that during this trip, it was Sai Jian who met her heart the most. She knew that the eldest son intended to join forces, but she was dragged by Sai Jian. Only by persuading Sai Jian could the union be achieved.

It was just a coincidence that Xizhao's chariots and horses entered Taoyang City, and before entering Gaomingtai, Saijian's men left Taoyang and headed south with Weiyu.He intentionally avoided Yue Zhixin, and didn't go through the front door, just running in the opposite direction of Yue Zhixin, so he couldn't even meet him.

Unaware that Sai Jian had already left Tao Yang, Da Shu head rushed to Gao Mingtai with Yue Zhixin, but only got a letter.In the letter, it is stated that the elder Da Shu is invited to entertain Princess Xizhao, and the matter of the union will be decided after he returns, so don't agree hastily.

Dashu was so angry that he threw the letter on the ground, "The king is on him! He is too childish! How can you leave Qiangzhu alone without saying a word! It is really reckless!"

But if Sai Jian is not in Tao Yang, naturally he can't talk to Yue Zhi and listen to him. The elder just said that Sai Jian is ill and it is inconvenient to receive him.

Yue Zhixin didn't see Sai Jian, and saw the head of the elders hanging down, she knew a little bit, although she couldn't guess where Sai Jian went, but she knew that he avoided him deliberately, and I'm afraid the union would be difficult.

Yue Zhixin looked at the elder Da Shu, "Since the king is ill and it is inconvenient to receive me, then it is inconvenient for me to stay for a long time. I hope that the elder Da Shu will tell the king on his behalf, and I, Xi Zhao, will tell the king my sincerity in wishing to unite with him. We are so grateful.”

Yue Zhixin bowed to the eldest son, she is the eldest princess of a country, and her status and etiquette are higher than that of the eldest son, her courtesy is sincere, the sincerity of Xi Zhaoxiang and Qiang Zhuo.

Dashu sighed, and hurriedly helped Yue Zhixin up. Seeing that Yue Zhixin was about to leave, he immediately said, "Princess Eldest came to Taoyang, the road was bumpy, and I should rest in Taoyang for a few days. When my king recovers a bit, I will take a rest." Will meet the princess."

Yue Zhixin responded with a smile, "My king is also waiting for Zhixin, I'm afraid Zhixin won't be able to stay for long."

The situation in the world is changing, and there may be some changes. Since I can't see Sai Jian, Yue Zhixin doesn't want to stay longer, but the elder Da Shu prevents Yue Zhixin, "Princess, stay for a few days, but I will stay for a few days." Wang Bian'an, I can see the princess now, isn't the princess going to have some important matters to discuss with my king? Why don't you wait a day or two?"

Keeping Yuezhi's heart is the meaning of the elder, and it is also the meaning of Saijian. Although Saijian has a headache for the two brothers of the Yue family, he also knows that Nanming is dead, and the situation of Beiyan cannot be ignored.If the situation in the southern border is not good, he will return to Qiangma early and talk to Xizhao about the union.

Taoyang City is thousands of miles away.

Two fierce horses were galloping on the official road, and the horseshoes rolled up the dust. The people on the horses were dressed in black robes and galloped towards the south. It's really Sai Jian, and Wei Yu is following behind.

Sai Jian raised his head and glanced forward. He was about to enter Nanming. There were many more refugees on the side of the road. They moved in the direction of Xizhao, and there were not many people left in the villages they passed. Anyone who could walk left the city. In the village, there are only some old, weak, sick and disabled who cannot move, and they are still sitting in front of the house and weeping secretly.

Sai Jian frowned. He has lived in Cangyu Mountain for many years, and he has never seen the defeat of the war. He loves the people like a child, and has never seen the displaced people. It turns out that this is the war. Sai Jian thought that something was blocked. Very depressing.

Sai Jian: "Wei Yu, share some of the food money we brought with them."

Wei Yu nodded and got off the horse, moved the sacks off the horse, gave them all to the passing refugees, and asked about Nanming's situation along the way.

In fact, Sai Jian's trip is not just to see Baili Nian, what is the situation in Nanming, and what is going on with Beiyan.Sai Jian doesn't have such a meticulous information network as Baili Nian, and Wei Yu heard all the news in Taoyang City. Sai Jian wants to see the situation in the southern border in person, so that he can decide whether to unite with Xi Zhao and how to deal with it.

After all, he is no longer the carefree, lazy king riding horses in the grassland in Cangyu Mountain.

Wei Yu gave a steamed bun to an old man, "Old man, where did you come from?"

The old man rushed to eat the steamed buns before he had time to answer Wei Yu's words.

"I... I came from Peony City..."

Wei Yu raised his eyes. He had heard from those passers-by in teahouses in Taoyang City that Peony City is very close to Nanming King City, and it is a rich city. If you want to enter Nanming King City, you must pass through Peony City.

Wei Yu: "Old man, what is the situation in Peony City now?"

Mentioning the place where he lived most of his life, the old man burst into tears, grabbed the hand of his little grandson next to him, and wiped away his tears secretly.

"I have lived in Peony City all my life. Peony City used to be the most prosperous city outside the royal city. Peony City Peony City, every household in the city has peony flowers, and the fragrance fills the sky. Now, it has become an empty city and abandoned city. Beiyan's army After entering the Peony City, people slaughtered the city and committed all kinds of crimes. My son and daughter-in-law were abused by these people, and only I, the old man and my grandson, were left. The Peony City was full of stench, not to mention the fragrance of flowers. Peony City."

A city of flowers, with all the flowers withered, only the stench remains.

Sai Jian frowned, looking at the crumbling bricks and the hurried refugees, he was depressed and deeply saddened.

For some reason, Sai Jian suddenly remembered Baili Nian. Before Baili Nian went to Beiyan, they parted ways in the ruined Yeling. Yeling was the most flashy and prosperous place in the world, a hundred times more prosperous than Peony City. The Baihuaqiaolou in the mausoleum is very lively, but now it is in ruins and ruins. Has Nian'er experienced this before?After the vanity and decline, did the people disperse?

Inexplicable...heartache, no wonder Nian'er never smiles.

"Wei Yu, get on your horse and hurry!"

Sai Jian suddenly got on his horse, took the reins and galloped towards Nanming King City.

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Nanming Wangcheng, the gate of the city, Baili Nian finally stepped into this place again.

The last time the Three Kingdoms besieged Nanming, he stood on the high wall of Taoyang City and looked at Nanming from a distance. He thought that he would be able to step into the Nanming King City that time, but he didn't expect to turn around. The resentment has faded a little now, and the Nanming Royal City has lost its former glory.

Baili Nian's face was expressionless, and there was a touch of indifference in his eyes.

The city gate opened, and the person who came out was Sui Yi, who was very happy to see Baili Nian, and ran to Baili Nian.

"Mr. Baili is finally back, our general is waiting for you." Sui Yi was a little happy.

Baili Nian raised his head slowly, and said mildly, "General Lao Sui welcomes you."

"Mr. Baili is about to enter the city at the end of the day. It is getting late at night. General Yuwen is waiting for you in the pavilion. He should have something important to talk to you about." Sui Yi hurriedly walked into the city to meet Baili Nian.

"Important matter?" Baili Nian raised his eyes. Ever since Zhong Yan died, Yu Wenyang may not have seen him for a long time, so why is he so anxious to see him at this time, and sent Sui Yi to wait at the gate of the city.

"Has General Yuwen ever said, what is it?"

Sui Yi shook his head, "I don't know about this general, it has always been about Nanming, sir, I also know that we can fight, but facing such a big royal city and such a big Nanming, there is nothing to do No, the officials of Nanming are still locked in the dungeon."

Sui Yi and others know how to fight, but they don't know how to govern. Sui Yi is a sensible person and has self-knowledge, but Yu Wenyang may not be so.

Baili Nian didn't talk to him, but just walked forward, but the color of his eyes deepened a little.