Chapter 56: Soldiers Approaching the City
Although the concubines were very dissatisfied, they all honestly closed their mouths and stepped aside, the princess who was beaten lost face, looking at Yuan Ziyan's eyes could burst into flames, covered her face and snorted, and went back to her room angrily.
Yang Guang also said coldly: "Let's go back to their respective rooms for the time being, and don't come out until they have to." ”
"Yes!"
Yang Guang was silent for a moment, and then added with a frosty face: "Each person is equipped with a short knife for self-defense, and they should be self-cut in extraordinary times!" ”
Yes? Everyone was shocked, and when they were stunned, Yang Guang had hurried back to the hall, and there was a low sobbing voice of the concubines in despair behind him. Because they finally know how serious the situation is, and it has reached the point of life and death.
Because the weather was gloomy, the light was very dim, as if it was dusk, and everyone's mood was like this weather, all of them were solemn and silent.
"Can the messenger arrive in Jinyang at this time? Why didn't anyone report it? Yang Guang asked anxiously.
Report!
As he was talking, a soldier covered in blood finally arrived with the support of the two, and it was the soldier who was sent to Taiyuan to report. The soldier's face can be described beyond recognition, he can't see his original face clearly, one arm has been cut off, there are countless wounds on his body, and there is an arrow stuck in his back, relying on loyal faith, trying to maintain his last breath.
"Qi, Emperor Qi, sixty miles away from Daizhou City, suddenly killed a group of Turkic soldiers, and the slaves knew that they could not rush to Taiyuan to deliver the letter, so they turned back. During the period, he fought with hundreds of people, and came back with his life, please take care of the emperor! ”
Poof, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and the soldier fell to the ground and died.
The room was in an uproar, and at the same time, everyone was shocked, and at the same time, they also sighed at the courage of this soldier, if it was not for his firm faith, how could he break through the encirclement of 100 people alone and rush back to report the news.
Yang Guang sighed heavily, and ordered someone to carry him out first, and then carry out the burial and settlement of his family after escaping this catastrophe.
Yu Wenhua's face was very ugly, it seems that Yang Yichen was right again, there were indeed Turkic soldiers in ambush ahead, if he insisted on going to Jinyang at that time, life and death were unpredictable.
"The messenger can't reach Jinyang, what are your countermeasures?" Yang Guang had a sad face.
"Your Majesty, you can't cut off the connection with Jinyang no matter what, and you should send another envoy as soon as possible." Yang Yichen said hurriedly.
"I also know this truth, but the Turks have already taken precautions, and they must have cut off all ways to Jinyang." Yang Guang sighed.
"Your Majesty patrols Yanmen, and temporary palaces have been set up in several surrounding counties, even if you don't send a letter out, presumably Jinyang officials will come to see Your Majesty soon." One of the ministers made a reluctant move.
Everyone didn't squeak, time was urgent, and only by sending the letter early could we make arrangements as soon as possible, otherwise when the Jinyang officials came slowly, Daizhou might have been washed up in blood.
Yu Wenhua has never dared to speak, his face is very embarrassed, the reason why everyone suffered this disaster this time is inevitably related to his efforts to promote the Yanmen patrol at the beginning.
If the emperor really dies here, then he will definitely become a sinner for the ages, and even if he can escape, I am afraid that he will become a handle for others to exclude, and the prosperity of the Yuwen family will be ruined in his own hands.
Yu Wenhua regretted it, thinking about how to keep his glory and wealth, and even forgot what the main contradiction was at present.
"Your Majesty, the minister has a plan, I don't know if it's feasible?" Yuwen Chengji's eyebrows tightened, and he said in a deep voice.
"Straight to the point!" Yang Guang waved his hand with a headache.
"It is possible to make the carrier pigeon carry the letter."
Everyone was stunned, and Yang Guang also fell into deep thought, which was the best way at the moment, but everyone knew in their hearts that the Turkic precautions were very tight, and I was afraid that there were already archers waiting on the side and cutting off the way.
"It's worth a try." Yang Guang was not too sure, and after speaking, he asked people to go and arrange it.
It was already past the meal, and no one felt hungry, but panicked.
"If the Turks besiege the city of Daizhou, I have something to trust." Yang Guang got up as he spoke, and actually arched his hand at the ministers.
Everyone was panicked, and they knelt down in unison, crying, "Torture the ministers and others!" ”
Yang Guang sighed and said, "Zhongqing will calm down for the time being and listen to my words." ”
The room was silent, Yang Guang looked around, tears fell from his eyes, and sighed: "I became the king of Jin at the age of twelve, and then I was trusted by the emperor and established as the crown prince, and then I lived in the throne for nearly 12 years. Thanks to the great help of the people, they were able to do one or two things, which is really difficult to leave traces in history. In recent years, I have often felt that the world is changing, life is precarious, and it is inevitable that I am anxious for quick success and quick profit, and I am heavily burdened with labor, which has caused the people to complain. ”
Wow!
Everyone cried in unison again, Yang Yichen cried the most fiercely, beat his chest and feet, and said in a long voice: "The king's regret, the courtier's fault!" It's all because the ministers failed to assist wholeheartedly! ”
When Yang Guang heard this, his tears couldn't stop falling, Yuan Ziyan understood in his heart that he regretted it, and regretted that he shouldn't be suspicious of Yang Yichen and speak coldly.
"Now, after the ambition of the wolf son and the heavy army pressing the border, I can only live and die with the soldiers to atone for my sins."
"The ministers will fight for their lives to protect the emperor's life!" Yu Wenhua hurriedly said loudly.
Yang Guang waved his hand weakly, was silent for a moment, and sighed: "People will eventually die, but the country cannot be left without an owner for a day. ”
The audience became silent in an instant, and they all looked up at Yang Guang, "My youngest son, Yang Gao, is handsome and well-learned, and has talent, so he can be established as the prince." If the Turks are besieged, Baogaoer should be the first. ”
Everyone at the bottom of the stairs was surprised and discussed. The first prince died young, and he should be Yang Guang's second son, Yang Yong, the king of Qi. King Qi was gradually snubbed by Yang Guang because of his arrogance and luxury, and it was rumored that Yang Guang intended to set up his youngest son Yang Gao as the crown prince, but he didn't expect this to be the case.
Yang Gao is kind and kind, obvious to all, but he is too young, just nine years old, although many ministers are inclined to Yang Gao, they are also waiting for him to grow up, and then hand it over, if the world is really unpredictable, this matter is still too early to put on the agenda.
"Father!" Before everyone could speak, Yang Gao on the side knelt down with a pout, and said with tears in his eyes: "The son swears to advance and retreat with his father!" ”
"Gao'er." Yang Guang pulled Yang Gao up softly and stared at his handsome face, "Although Gao'er is talented and intelligent, she is young after all, and I hope that the Qing family will support her more." ”
Still no one spoke, if Yang Guang encountered an accident, and the second son Yang Yun was in Daxing City, it was inevitable that he would not be crowned emperor, and it would be a huge bloody storm at that time.
Finally, Yang Yichen, who was still worried about trespassing every time he spoke, but who could still speak, stood up, bowed his head, and said tremblingly: "I hope Your Majesty will take back your life!" ”
Yang Guang's face turned pale, and he asked unhappily, "What does Yang Qing mean?" ”
"King Zhao is very intelligent, and his ministers are obvious to all, but the brothers are weak and the brothers are strong, and I am afraid that they will set off a huge wave. At that time, the brothers will turn against each other, the courtiers will form gangs, and the Great Sui will be in turmoil! Yang Yichen said bluntly.
"The beauty of the child is majestic, and she has won my heart, but she can be in the field, not in the country. This arrangement is well thought out and does not need to be discussed! ”
"The old minister doesn't agree either!"
"The minister doesn't agree!"
……
Yang Yichen made a start, and the rest of the ministers who had a good relationship with Yang Yin on weekdays also knelt down for a large time, and said very well, the emperor was blessed with all the heavens, and it was too early to say that it was too late to talk about the aftermath at this time, and it would not be too late to talk about it when he returned to the palace.
Yang Guang's face was pale, but Yang Gao stood aside, smiled, and whispered: "Erchen doesn't care about the position of the Son of Heaven, father, even if the second brother ascends the throne, he will get rid of many bad habits and become a generation of Ming Jun." ”
Yang Guang looked at this too sensible child with pity, his heart was very sour, and he planned to fight for his beloved son again before he died.
Yuan Ziyan stopped Yang Guang and said in a low voice: "Big brother, it's really a bit early to discuss these things now, let's talk about it after returning to the palace." ”
"Can I still go back to the palace?" A trace of unwilling hope flashed in Yang Guang's deep eyes.
"Life should not be extinguished, of course you can go back to the palace." Yuan Ziyan was anxious to reassure Yang Guang, leaked all the heavenly secrets, and explained: "On the contrary, what you said just now is harmful and useless. ”
"Why?"
"You think, we are trapped here, after the palace gets the news, Yang Jian will definitely come to save us, because he takes it for granted that he will become the crown prince. But halfway through, if you hear that the crown prince is Gao'er, can you guarantee that he won't have other ideas? Maybe they will take advantage of the chaos to rob, is there still less such father-son and brother killing? Yuan Ziyan looked serious.
Yang Guang shuddered suddenly, and said with annoyance: "I was in a hurry to attack my heart, and I almost hurt Gao'er." ”
Seeing Yuan Ziyan and Yang Guang talking to each other above, the courtiers below didn't dare to squeak, and they were secretly wondering in their hearts, what is the origin of this Yuan Ziyan, and he can talk about anything.
"According to the words of Zhong Aiqing, this matter will be discussed after returning to the palace!" Yang Guang waved his hand from below with a little joy.
Everyone was surprised, why did they think about it after a while? What did Yuan Ziyan say to the emperor?
However, everyone is still relatively happy, the emperor is confident, and the army's spirit will be stable.
"Report!"
There was another shout, with a bit of panic in it, and everyone's hearts immediately tugged at their throats again.
"Your Majesty, all the carrier pigeons released before were shot down by the arrows of the Turkic ambush!" The soldier hurriedly reported.
Yes? Everyone panicked for a while, the news couldn't get out, how could they move to rescue the soldiers!
"What should I do?!" Yang Guang couldn't sit still anymore, got up and asked loudly.
In fact, this question is also what everyone is thinking about, the messenger can't do it, but if you can't even the carrier pigeon, then you can basically draw conclusions and sit back and wait for death!
Yang Guang was so anxious that if there were no reinforcements, I am afraid that none of the people in the city would be able to leave! By the time reinforcements arrived, there would have been a river of blood here!
"Your Majesty, the minister remembered something!" Yu Wenhua suddenly spoke, and glanced at Yuan Ziyan with bad intentions.
Yuan Ziyan was immediately alert, knowing that this old fox would definitely not be able to say anything good.