After returning from Boluo County, Li Xiaofei felt that there was little hope for the Northern Expedition, and he was getting more and more bored in Nanhai County.

In his opinion, the people of the Chen family here did not support the Northern Expedition, and the people did not support it, Chen Hongyi only superficially supported him and took him to go around in order to comfort him.

Zhou Dapeng and the other three have no news back at present, and Li Xiaofei has nothing to do in the county guard's mansion, so he has to listen to Hongrui tell him books all day long, or watch Murong Qing dance the sword.

Slowly, Li Xiaofei finally understood why Chen Yuanzhi had so many things, and if he didn't find something to do for such a long time, he would really suffocate to death.

One day was very boring, Li Xiaofei was wandering around Panyu City, and suddenly heard people talk about how powerful the head of the Qiu Dao in the Qingfeng Temple in the north of the city was, so he became interested.

Li Xiaofei went three times, but he didn't see this Qiu Dao Chief, the first time was to go to catch tigers, the second time was to catch Jiaolong, and the third time was to treat diseases and save people.

"It's too coincidental, I haven't been able to see anyone three times, it seems that they don't want to see me."

Dao Tong smiled, "Lord Li said that it was a joke, it is indeed unfortunate, or you send someone to wait here"

Li Xiaofei thought about it, and sent Hua Xiaoan to wait for the return of Daoist Qiu in this Qingfeng Temple.

Before leaving, Li Xiaofei saw that the layout of this Taoist temple was somewhat similar to the one he saw in the Sword Tower a few years ago, so he told Hua Xiaoan about the code.

Hua Xiaoan looked surprised: "Lord Li isn't making fun of me, right?" Or did I offend you, how could I have such a pit code? ”

"That's what those mysterious organizations do! It's not human! Do what you want! ”

After Li Xiaofei finished explaining, he went to a teahouse and continued to listen to the street talk.

Three days later, Hua Xiaoan brought Qiu Dao Chang to see Li Xiaofei.

"This Daoist Qiu is indeed the guide of the Sword Tower in Nanhai County, Lord Li, I have already made a code!" Hua Xiaoan said while covering his red and swollen face

Li Xiaofei looked at the tall and thin old man, and saluted with his fists: "Dao Chang Qiu, no, Jian Qiu is good!" ”

"The old man is just a person who likes to dance swords, what kind of Taoist sword chief, just call me Lao Qiu" Qiu Daochang was very excited

Li Xiaofei was also very happy, thinking that there were also people from the Sword Tower here, so he could get more news.

So he hurriedly prepared wine, food and tea to entertain Qiu Daochang, Li Xiaofei toasted him with tea instead of wine, and it was okay at first, but after drinking to the three altars, Qiu Daochang insisted on asking Li Xiaofei to drink too.

How could Li Xiaofei be willing to drink, so Daoist Qiu scolded and scolded, kicked over the table and walked away.

Li Xiaofei was extremely remorseful, thinking that he shouldn't let this old man drink.

The next day, Li Xiaofei went to Qingfeng Temple to find this Qiu Dao Chief, after all, he hadn't had time to ask for information.

Li Xiaofei took the token of the Sword Tower this time, and Daoist Qiu greeted him with a smile and personally made him tea, as if nothing happened yesterday.

Daoist Qiu held the token in his hand and kissed it a few times, and the old tears were rampant, "I've been here for decades, and I thought that Jianlou wouldn't send anyone more!" ”

It turned out that this Qiu Dao Chang was sent to Nanhai County by the Sword Saint thirty years ago, by the way, this Qiu Dao Chang's original name was Qiu Beiyuan.

Li Xiaofei smiled bitterly, "Hey, you sword saints are too unorthodox, your old man's name is Qiu Beiyuan, but he sent you to the South China Sea, it's really convincing."

Qiu Beiyuan hugged Li Xiaofei and said, "I thank you, by the way, from today onwards, I can be free to do what I want, everything you want to know is in the cellar of the Taoist temple"

After speaking, he let go of Li Xiaofei to leave, but Li Xiaofei grabbed him, "You are leaving, what should I do with this Qingfeng View?" ”

"The Sword Master said back then that whoever comes with the token will take over as the Sword Commander of the South China Sea!"

Li Xiaofei suddenly felt that the five thunders were thundering, this sword saint was really the first pit in the world.

looked at Qiu Beiyuan jumping up and down

Out, Li Xiaofei shook his head, this person's good years were ruined by the Sword Tower.

Li Xiaofei went to the cellar under the guidance of Daotong, and sure enough, he found many portraits and notes.

At this moment, Li Xiaofei knew everything that had happened in the entire Nanhai County for decades.

Li Xiaofei began to look at everyone again, and everything was not what he had imagined.

Let's say that after Liu Jingxuan's envoy came to Cui Ju's camp, he read out the edict in a decent manner, wanting to recruit Cui Ju.

Cui Ju laughed a few times and waved his hand, and then asked people to push the messenger out and behead him, and then ordered someone to send the edict to Xiangyang.

left and right, complaining that Cui Ju should not offend Sun Weihan and others in Jinling like this.

Cui Ju angrily reprimanded: "What do you know? People who do big things, don't be the first rat at both ends! Gotta have a stand! If you receive this edict today, you will lose morally first, so it is better to deter Jinling and send the edict to Xiangyang to tell the people of the world that the old man is loyal to the imperial court! ”

Everyone was silently ashamed of themselves, and those who were originally ready to persuade Cui Ju to unite with Jinling had no choice but to rot their words in their stomachs.

Cui Ju's true calculations in his heart, only Shen De knows, originally Cui Ju also wanted to use Sun Weihan, Zhong Yude and others, but Shen De thought that this Liu Jingxuan would be defeated immediately.

The reason is very simple, Liu Jian and Zhu Yaoshi will not let them become bigger, especially Zhu Yaoshi is in urgent need of food and grass supply, and he will take Jinling at all costs.

If Liu Jingxuan is chosen as an ally, not only will the banner of the Northern Expedition fall, but he will also become the target of the public, it is better to share the pie with Zhu Yaoshi, and it would be better to take advantage of the situation to take Jiangnan.

This year was the fourth year of Anping of Wei, the fourth year of Jianwu of Liang, and the third year of the rejuvenation of Yu.

Cui Ju sent Liu Jingxuan's edict and the envoy's head to Xiangyang, which was beyond Liu Jianjun's expectations.

Everyone thinks that Cui Ju is still loyal to the imperial court and should be rewarded.

Liu Mingge was a little worried about this matter: "Cui Ju's move is just a choice made after weighing the pros and cons, not out of his loyalty!" Don't over-read this! ”

"Prime minister, don't always look at people with the eyes of the past! Cui Ju had some excessive actions in the past, but this time he knew the righteousness and defended the court and the emperor, which should be treated differently! Shen Yuanhao immediately fought-for-tat

The rest of the people also echoed one after another, at this time in the court, Liu Mingge was almost alone, Murong Ling returned to Tuyuhun, Li Xiaofei went to the South China Sea, and Chen Kuan went to Chengdu.

Liu Mingge had no choice but to say, "Of course, this matter is decided by Your Majesty."

Liu Jian did not hesitate to issue an edict to reward Cui Ju, and at the same time ordered Cui Ju to send troops to recover Jinling.

After Cui Ju received the edict, he was reluctant to send troops, he wanted to wait for Zhu Yaoshi's army to sit on the border and take advantage of the fisherman.

Shen De persuaded Cui Ju to lead his troops down the east of the river as soon as possible, but Cui Ju insisted on waiting for Zhu Yaoshi and Sun Weihan to defeat each other before sending troops.

The rest of the staff and generals also agreed with Cui Ju's opinion, and Shen De had no choice but to give up the advice.

Pharmacist Zhu was indeed anxious, and issued three edicts every day to urge Wang Tiezhu and Zhong Zhiming to march into Jinling.

Wang Tiezhu took the most elite 800 people under his command, each with six fast horses, and drove for seven days and seven nights to the Xuanyang Gate of Jinling City.

To be exact, it was not by the door, but rushed in, the Jinling defenders did not expect Zhu Yaoshi's army to come so quickly, and at the same time, Zhong Zhiming was leading the army to attack Huai'an.

The cavalry wearing demon masks rushed into the city, and the defenders began to flee after firing a few arrows, and the people of the city fled for their lives.

More people who didn't know what they were going to do were running in the direction of Suzaku Gate to the south, and the whole city was shouting, "It's in!" Jinling City is broken! ”

The whole city was fleeing, and Wang Tiezhu knew that this was a great opportunity, so he turned around and ordered, "Divide into four teams to drive them out!" Tell them about Lowe

Yang's 100,000 army is overwhelming! Leave thirty people to follow me into the palace!" ”

The cavalry quickly dispersed and drove away the people and routs, and the screams and cries suddenly resounded throughout Jinling City.

Sun Weihan, Zhong Yude and others heard the crowd and hurriedly sent people to the bell and drum tower to check the situation.

As soon as the people who went up wanted to report the news, they were hit by an arrow, and then the rout came and shouted, "Lord Sun, the 100,000 troops of Luoyang have entered the city!" ”

"Bastard! Confuse the hearts of the army! An army of 100,000 can't be so fast! It's absolutely impossible! Sun Weihan was angry, but he also knew that there could not be many people on the other side

Zhong Yude grabbed the soldier who reported the message and stabbed him to death with a sword: "Resist it for me!" No escape! Drive the enemy out of the city! ”

Sun Weihan's eyes rolled: "The enemy should have mixed in a group of people!" We should drain the water and catch the fish! Quickly order someone to close the Xuanyang Gate, guard the Xuanyang Gate, and then order the people of the city to go out of the city from the Suzaku Gate immediately! ”

It's a pity that it's too late, Wang Tiezhu has already rushed into the palace gate with thirty people, as if he has entered a no-man's land.

Sun Weihan and Zhong Yude's personal guards hurriedly released their arrows, but most of them were blocked by Wang Tiezhu's double hammers, and the rest were also blocked by the round shields of thirty people.

Fortunately, there were still thousands of people in the palace city, so they surrounded these thirty-one people with more people.

Zhong Yude smiled when he saw that it was Wang Tiezhu, "It seems that today you are throwing yourself into the net, so that I can sweep away your prestige!" Kill you, and the others will have to weigh it themselves when they come to attack the city! ”

Wang Tiezhu didn't talk nonsense, he threw the copper hammer at Zhong Yude with his left hand, Zhong Yude hurriedly rolled to the side, poor Sun Weihan didn't have time to react, and was directly smashed to the ground by the copper hammer, and died immediately.

Zhong Yude hid behind the soldiers, drew his sword, and ordered to throw spears at these thirty-one people together, and in an instant, thousands of spears pierced them.

Although all thirty-one people raised their shields to resist, to no avail, all of them were pierced and fell to the ground.

Zhong Yude and his subordinates saw that they were all pierced to the ground, so they wanted to immediately step forward and cut off Wang Tiezhu's head, but after thinking about it, they were afraid that Wang Tiezhu would not die, so they ordered everyone to throw the long knife over.

Looking at it again, Wang Tiezhu's other copper hammer was outside the corpse that fell to the ground, and Zhong Yude was relieved to go and let Wang Tiezhu's body be opened.

When Zhong Yude walked to the corpse, a man with three spears pierced in his back suddenly popped out of the pile of corpses and grabbed his neck.

Zhong Yude immediately kicked his hands and feet, and the tall man with a bloodstained face in front of him was Wang Tiezhu.

It turned out that all these thirty people were desperately protecting Wang Tiezhu and blocking most of the spears for him, plus Wang Tiezhu's physique was extremely strong, and he could lie in the corpse pile without saying a word even if he was pierced with three spears.

Wang Tiezhu pinched Zhong Yude while pressing him to the ground and ordered everyone to put down their weapons.

Everyone was also frightened enough by Wang Tiezhu, and after piercing three spears, he could jump up and strangle Zhong Yude's neck, where is this person.

At this time, the rest of the detachments also entered the palace to reinforce Wang Tiezhu, and everyone saw that the general situation was gone, so they scattered and fled.

Liu Jingxuan in the Taiji Hall saw Sun Zhong and the others being killed outside the palace gate, so he took a few followers and fled in the chaos.

Wang Tiezhu searched all over the palace with three spears on his back, but failed to find Liu Jingxuan, so he kidnapped several imperial doctors to treat his injuries.

Some subordinates asked these hundreds of people how to hold this Jinling and wait for reinforcements, Wang Tiezhu looked at the flickering palace lamps and candles, "Burn!" Give me all the houses on the southeast side of the city, only by letting Jinling mess up, the enemy can't figure out the details of us! If they had known that there were only a few hundred of us, they would have come back tonight! ”

After a while, fireworks rose and thousands of houses turned into charred dust, and the fire burned for several days, until more than 40,000 people arrived to extinguish the fire together.

Thousands more died of cold and starvation outside the city, and more than 100,000 people fled for their lives all the way to the south.