Your Highness asked me to pay him back his honor

On the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, the grand Nuo drives away the ghosts of the plague and burns incense outdoors.

Dispelling disasters and praying for blessings, removing the old part and the new Ao Mountain roaring and lighting up, the Wende Hall was also silent for a while.The courtiers looked at each other, their expressions changed slightly.

The emperor's face was terribly ugly, without saying a word, he got up and walked to the window.

"Didn't it mean that King Xiang conspired against him on New Year's Eve and used Aoshan as his name?"

The privy envoy turned pale: "Why is Mount Ao now lit up!"

"Where is Kaifeng Yin!" The Privy Envoy looked at the hall in panic, "But someone accidentally set Aoshan on fire? Why didn't Kaifeng Yin follow the edict! Could it be that he also became Xiang——"

"Your Excellency, be careful."

Shen Zhizheng bowed his head and said: "Who is the person of King Xiang, you might as well ask your guard commander."

The privy envoy was so angry that he stood up and wanted to reprimand him angrily, causing the emperor to glance at him coldly, trembled, and swallowed his words forcefully.

Gao Jixun's death could not be more transparent, no matter the truth, there is no evidence to prove it, but the emperor is by no means suspicious.

Shut up at this time, it can be said that civil and military factions are fighting each other, if you continue to talk, you may even lose yourself.

The privy envoy clenched his teeth, swallowed the dark pain, and said in a low voice: "It's just the current situation..."

"Kaifeng Yin has reported, and the officials have already informed His Majesty."

Yushi Zhongcheng said: "Tonight, we will investigate the changes in Beijing, and the head of the Kaifeng government will bear the brunt. The situation is not clear, so I dare not leave lightly."

"Now it seems that the change is true." The official of the political affairs hall on the side said, "I am afraid that the high-ranking thief will kill himself. The rebellious party has already been alerted and the date of attack has been brought forward. The situation is urgent. Can someone from the guard department dispatch the commander on behalf of the capital?" soldier?"

The privy envoy told him to poke the anxiety in his heart, and then he paused: "This matter——"

"Now that the enemy is at the front, it is time to work together sincerely."

Shen Zhishi said: "My lord, if you have a capable general to lead the army, my political affairs hall will listen to the arrangements of the Privy Council regardless of party disputes and abandon the past."

Shen Zhizheng could not find any mistakes in what he said, the privy envoy could no longer fill it up with party disputes, his palms were sweating faintly: "This matter, this matter...let me think carefully."

Gao Jixun has worked hard all these years, just for the sake of his family's dominance, and he doesn't know how much gift money he sent to the Privy Council.

The Shuofang army in the northern border was deadly, and the forbidden army in Beijing had no wars all year round. Although Gao Jixun was useless, he still had some skills.

However, when Gao Jixun died, he searched all over the Privy Council, but he couldn't find anyone who could command and envoy on behalf of the capital.

"There are... there are a few who can lead troops, but they have never fought in battle."

The privy envoy hung his heart high, searched his intestines and scratched his belly, and said with all his strength: "If so, if we work together sincerely, we will share the same hatred..."

Shen Zhizheng frowned: "King Xiang plots rebellion, and at the time of life and death, my lord is here talking about the same hatred?"

The privy envoy made him speechless after questioning him, his face turned pale, and he shut his mouth tightly in fear.

"Your Majesty." Shenzhi Zhengshi glanced at him coldly, then turned back and said, "The Privy Council has no generals, and the war is about to break out. I'm arrogant, so I recommend two people."

The emperor's eyes were dim, hearing the chaos and noise in the hall, he frowned: "Two people?"

"Two people."

Shen Zhizheng said slowly: "Xiao Shuo, the commander of the Sidu in front of the palace, and Yun Lang, the former general of Yunhui."

"No!" The privy envoy blurted out, "King Yan is violent and hard to tame, the Yun family is rebellious, a criminal minister—"

"I called the Zhengshitang into the palace today because it was General Yunhui's jade certificate."

Shen Zhizheng said: "The emperor's golden words have pardoned Yunlang's crime, and the only thing left is for the Zhengshitang to invent the imperial seal."

Shen Zhizheng's expression was slightly cold: "Could it be that now even what the Holy Majesty said doesn't matter, my lord must see the Zhengshitang to write an edict here?"

The privy envoy made mistakes today and made mistakes everywhere. He gritted his teeth and hissed: "I don't dare! It's just that the hearts of these two people are really unpredictable! If they are allowed to command the army, the future will be unpredictable..."

"If you don't ask them to command the soldiers, your lord can transfer half of the generals who can fight!"

Shenzhi Zhengshi sternly said: "The Privy Council is dignified and in charge of military affairs for the Holy Majesty. It only knows about peace negotiations, annual tribute, and land cession, intrigues, and self-destruction of the Great Wall!"

The privy envoy couldn't stand shaking, his face was pale: "How decent is it to roar in front of His Majesty like this, you—"

"Enough!" The emperor scolded in a deep voice, "When are you two going to quarrel until the rebellious party sends troops in!"

Shen Zhizheng's face sank like water, and he knelt on the ground without saying a word.

The emperor pressed hard between his eyebrows, took a deep breath, and let it out slowly.

Gao Jixun died suddenly, and Xiao Shuo took over the Guards Division, which was originally the only way out at this time.

It was just according to the original plan, to pardon Yun Lang to appease Xiao Shuo, to encourage him again tomorrow morning, to mobilize properly and calmly, one day is just enough.

Xiang Wang's party just lights up Aoshan tonight, and they are riding a tiger. When they fight together, there is no way out.

"The situation in the capital is different from that in northern Xinjiang. Yunlang has not led troops for many years, so he may not be able to win, so it is inconvenient to be in charge of military affairs."

The emperor suppressed his thoughts: "King Xuanyan... come to Wende Palace."

The privy envoy said anxiously: "Your Majesty—"

The emperor glanced at him coldly: "Do you want to lead the army yourself?"

The privy envoy shuddered, shut his mouth tightly, and slammed his head on the ground.

The Jinwu Guard who took the order and delivered the decree kowtowed, bypassed the chaotic group of officials in the hall, and hurried out of the gate of Wende Hall.

A moment later, King Yan entered the palace with his clothes on, and served the bronze medal order of the bodyguard department.

"In extreme times, I can't trust others."

The emperor walked through the ministers and helped Xiao Shuo up with his own hands: "The imperial army has been properly deployed everywhere, and there is only a shortage of people to move in the middle. Are you sure?"

"I don't know about soldiers." Xiao Shuo said, "It's just desperate."

The emperor paused for a moment, his expression unchanged, and said slowly: "I have no doubts about employing people. Since I have employed you, I believe that you can wipe out the rebellious party for me."

Over the past few days, the forces in the palace and King Xiang have infiltrated and explored each other, and the forbidden army has already made preparations for the attack.If it weren't for today's changes, it should have been a sure thing.

The emperor has seen with his own eyes that the bodyguards are full of swords and guns, majestic and majestic, and he has always been quite assured of his combat power: "I gave you the bodyguards, but I didn't tell you to fight the enemy step by step. Our army is strong, and rebellion may not be able to fight. .”

Xiao Shuo lowered his eyes, closed his eyes and satirized: "Yes."

The emperor's mind was mostly settled, he nodded, and said: "The outer imperial guards have been arranged and deployed, I have reviewed it, it is very appropriate. I think it is enough to resist the enemy——"

Before the words were finished, there was another deafening roar.

Just now the sound was in the city, it was still far away, but now the sound made the ground tremble, as if it was so close.

Someone was terrified and couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up and said, "What's going on?! What noise..."

Those who couldn't hold their breath took a few steps and pushed open the window.

The night outside the window was as deep as water, but it was still as calm as a piece of calm. The night wind was flowing, but there was a faint smell of burning gunpowder.

The emperor turned around abruptly, staring firmly out of the window, his expression suddenly darkened.

"The secret passage downstairs in the Taiping Building." Xiao Shuo said, "Who did His Majesty order to deal with it after I reported it?"

The emperor's complexion was terrifying, and he walked to the window in a few steps.

Xiao Shuo found out about the secret tunnel used for assassination downstairs in Taiping Building, and then reported it to the court.He also mentioned several times that there may be more than one hidden danger in the palace, and further investigation is needed.

This matter is not big or small, but outsiders cannot be allowed to intervene.Logically speaking, it should have been left to Xiao Shuo.

However, the empress and the grand master's mansion tried their best to secure this job, and asked the eldest son Xiao Hong and the second son Xiao Si to handle it, saying that it would be handled properly.

Cai Buzhi told him that the two princes were mediocre in intelligence, and when the emperor heard this, he had doubts about this grand tutor who had a close relationship with Yunlang.

At this moment, it seems... that Cai Buzhi was speaking lightly.

The emperor suppressed the anger that was almost overwhelmed, closed his eyes forcefully, and said in a cold voice: "Unbearable..."

"Your Majesty." Shen Zhizheng said, "Now is not the time to pursue the matter, the situation is urgent—"

"I know."

The emperor suppressed his anger and looked at Xiao Shuo: "I will... give you an explanation on this matter."

"I don't want to talk about it." Xiao Shuo got up, "I'm going to guard the gate."

The emperor's eyes narrowed suddenly: "What did you say?"

"After the change of Suwei Palace, there will no longer be a large number of forbidden troops in the palace, and there will be no chance to cooperate with the inside and outside."

Xiao Shuo said: "During the last dynasty, most of them passed Xuande Gate, Duanli Gate, and then entered Wende Gate to Wende Hall. But the most convenient way to come to Wende Hall is actually not these gates."

Everyone looked at each other and looked at each other, their expressions couldn't help but change.

"The situation has changed, I invite soldiers to sign."

Xiao Shuo said: "If the Youchengtian Gate is broken, all you need is a fire to destroy the Wende Hall."

His tone was cold and indifferent, no different from usual, but the words he said had set off anxiety and panic in the hall.

"You... how do you know that they will come in from Youchengtianmen?"

The privy envoy said tremblingly: "That's not the main entrance, there are moats and moats outside, the city is high and the walls are deep, how can the mere rebels get in..."

"My lord." Xiao Shuo said slowly, "A real rebel will not coerce a few imperial guards to mutiny and make a fuss in front of the bedroom."

He said this to the privy envoy, but the emperor's face suddenly turned pale, and he said in a deep voice: "Enough, don't need to say anything!"

Xiao Shuo turned around, bowed his head and cupped his hands.

The emperor stared at him deeply for a while, and finally took out the guard's waist badge and soldier amulet, handed it to Jin Wuwei, and handed it to Xiao Shuo.

In Bianliang City, flames were everywhere.

Kaifeng Yin didn't wear official uniforms, and personally led people to put out the fire and smoke, and his body was covered with ashes: "Don't get together in one place, take care of you everywhere! Knock the street..."

In the middle of the conversation, most of a beam was burned and destroyed, and it was smashed down.

It was too late for the guards to save him, and he yelled and slashed his throat, wanting to throw himself forward, when suddenly he heard a clear horse neighing behind him.

Immediately, the general in white robe and silver armor swept across the ruins, shot away the burning beams and pillars, pulled Kaifeng Yin's collar, and threw him into the guards.

Kaifeng Yin was hurriedly supported by others, and hurriedly stood firm: "General Yun!"

"Thank you." Yunlang reined in, "Where are the rebels?"

Kaifeng Yin settled down: "There are four directions, and they converge towards the west of the city. I just heard the order to break the Youchengtian Gate."

Yun Lang: "How are the people?"

"According to what the general said, there is a curfew for cleaning the streets these few nights."

Kaifeng Yin said: "Most of them are at home, but some houses have been burned down. Kaifeng government is trying to resettle them."

Yun Lang had a rough idea in his mind, nodded his head, and reined in the horse in his hand.

Kaifeng Yin is a literati, not a warrior, and it is the limit to be able to take care of this step.It should be the Forbidden Army stationed on the outskirts who are blocking the rebels and fighting fiercely with them.

He took a look at the layout of the imperial army. The defense plan left by King Duan back then was impenetrable. If the combat power was sufficient, the rebel army would be helpless.

……

If the combat power is enough.

Yun Lang casually tossed the long spear he had snatched, untied the strong bow tied behind the saddle, held it in his hand, and carefully went through the battle forces deployed by all parties in the city.

The palace feared Xiao Shuo, but had no choice but to use Xiao Shuo, even if he surrendered to the bodyguard department, he would not let Xiao Shuo go out of the city.

The imperial guards in the city fought on their own, without a general to preside over the central government, so they became scattered soldiers.

"The guard in front of the palace is at Jinshuimen!"

Kaifeng Yin suddenly remembered something, stepped forward and said anxiously: "It is the subordinates that King Yan left for the general. If the general sees them, he will have soldiers!"

"No hurry." Yunlang said, "Jin Shuimen is very important, don't leave it lightly."

Kaifeng Yin was startled: "But——"

"Master Wei, please be gentle, wipe your face."

Yun Lang smiled at him and turned his horse's head: "I am a general, when have I not had soldiers?"

Kaifeng Yin stood there in a daze, before he could speak, Yun Lang had already swung his whip and urged the horse, submerged into the dark night.

The city was in chaos, and the doors along the streets were closed. The further west you go, the more you see the mess after the war.

The blood is dazzling, mixed with sulfur gunpowder, and it is hot in the wind, piercing people's throats.

The lantern was crushed, most of it was destroyed, and the delicate outer shell was broken, revealing a little candle flame.

The guards ordered the black iron cavalry to strangle them, they would collapse at the touch of a touch, and there were still some who fought hard, but they were no better than the crippled lamp in the wind.

"There is no master general, it is better to run for your life!"

Someone hissed with blood and despair: "What are you hitting? How can you survive..."

The school lieutenant hung his arm, his body was dripping with blood, he gritted his teeth and roared: "According to the military order, the defector will die!"

Mr. Gao gave orders, saying that he had enough to eat and drink to fight tomorrow, but no one could figure out how it happened today.

The bodyguards have been at ease for too long, and this group from battalion schools to soldiers has hardly ever fought in a serious battle.Tonight, if he was too late to prepare, he would have lost the opportunity to fight hastily. He ordered King Xiang's elite to charge, and his army was defeated almost immediately.

The lieutenant slashed at a rout soldier who was fleeing for his life with his sword, and yelled at him sharply, trying his best to drag him up, but there was no one around him who could hold the knife anymore.

In the darkness, the black iron cavalry pressed forward step by step in silence, harvesting lives without resistance.

The captain closed his eyes tightly, and was about to stand up straight and wait for death, when suddenly he heard a sharp string humming, his chest shook, and he opened his eyes.

The leader of the black cavalry was not even on guard, and he shot an arrow in the chest and fell off his horse.

There was hardly any gap for reaction, and at the moment when the team was stunned and shocked, three more arrows were fired.On the mighty Dawan horse, the three black cavalry sent arrows through their chests and fell to the ground.

The black cavalry who had been silent all this time stopped in place after a moment of commotion.

The only remaining leader tightened the reins, his chest rose and fell several times, and his eyes behind the mask were firmly fixed on the rider in front of him.

The captain turned his head, his eyes widened in an instant, and his figure swayed.He was almost unbelievable, his face flushed with blood, and his throat was hot: "Young... Major General!"

Yun Lang bowed his head: "Do you recognize me?"

"Shuofang Army Zhongjie Battalion, former left forward Yan Lin."

The captain choked up and knelt under the horse: "I have seen the major general!"

Yun Lang held his bow, looked at the blood on his body, and was silent for a moment: "Can you still fight?"

The captain hissed: "Can fight!"

"Okay." Yunlang stretched his bow and slowly nocked the arrow, "Let's defend together."

Censor Zhongcheng searched Dali Temple three times, took out Yunlang's bow, and sent it back to Prince Yan's Mansion.

50-year-old mulberry core, iron sandalwood shell, and cooked beef tendon with a thousand hammers.

Yunlang bowed into a full moon, and the tip of the arrow glowing with cold light remained motionless, nailing the only remaining leader of the black cavalry at the throat.

Take a step back, rectify each other, and fight again.

Further, kill.

The leader held on for a long time, waved his hand vigorously, and galloped away with his hands, throwing himself into the night.

The captain flickered: "Major General—"

"Go back to heal your wounds." Yun Lang didn't look at him, and retracted his arrows and bow, "Give me the token, there are still some of your people who can stand firm, and I will take them away."

"Subordinates can fight!" the captain said sadly, "This is not Beijiang, it's Bianliang!"

"Where else can I go back? King Duan died, and his subordinates took their lives and fled back to Bianliang, where they were drunk and dreaming... Now it's Bianliang!"

The lieutenant's voice was hoarse, almost bleeding: "Major General, this subordinate's home is here, and this subordinate cannot retreat..."

It was cold and windy at night, and the few people who were cowering stared blankly, and heard the captain screaming in despair, and felt a little embarrassed for a while.

Yun Lang stared at him for a long time, then handed over the strong bow in his hand.

The lieutenant's eyes were red, his chest heaved violently, and he raised his head in a daze.

"My home is also here." Yun Lang said, "Get up, follow me to resist the enemy."

The school lieutenant wiped away the water in his eyes, grasped the Yunlang bow, clenched the waist knife tightly, and stood up desperately.

Yun Lang retracted his bow, without saying a word, rode his horse across the messy ruins.

The flames were behind him, and he was wrapped in a fierce silver armor and snow robe, like ice and fire, biting and scorching.

Burned out countless timid and private cowardly thoughts.

The captain staggered and followed, and after a few breaths, another person suddenly stood up and followed, clenched the waist knife in his hand.