In the second year of Longshuo (662 AD), the twenty-fourth day of June in summer, three quarters of the hour.

Li Dan was born two days ago, and was initially named Li Xulun, the eighth son of Li Jiu and the fourth son of Mei Niang. The birth picture is bleak, he is dating a lover, and his uncle is waiting to give birth in bed. His son Li Longji was the later Xuanzong, the emperor who robbed his daughter-in-law.

In the first half of his life, he was in the prosperous era, and in the second half of his life, he was in turmoil, and angels and demons rotated. Wu Kang said that it doesn't matter, please toss as you like. I am twenty-eight years old this year, and Li Chunfeng gave me a criticism that I will not live to be 70 years old, and I guess I will not see that day. Out of sight and out of mind, he spent his days with his family and moved into the grave.

Taimiao of Chang'an Imperial City, held a ceremony to go out, Li Jiu personally presided over it, civil and military officials participated, and the left and right sides of the station were substationed. Li Jiu stood at the temple gate, stared at the people in front of him, and spoke impassionedly. The blessing of the ancestors and the ancestors and the victory of the expedition are also a cliché.

The people who listened to the teachings were the generals who went out on the expedition and the backbone of Kumatsu Province. The gold-armored general at the head is like a humanoid weapon: he holds the glaive sword in his right hand, holds a horizontal knife in his left hand, hangs a barrier knife on his waist, and has a thousand oxen royal sword behind his back. A strong bow of three stones, a bag full of feathered arrows, an iron mask on his face, armed to the teeth.

There are two people side by side behind him, Sun Renshi on the left, General Wu Weiwei on the right, and the deputy head of Xiongjin Road. Old comrades-in-arms and cellmates marched together in Mobei and were removed from prison together. The two have a good relationship, and the last time they destroyed Baekje, Renshi also participated. He has rich experience in water warfare and adapts to the Baekje climate, making him the most suitable lieutenant.

On the right is Yuan Gongyu, an official who worships the Xitai She, and concurrently serves as the doctor of Si Xian, and the chief of the march of Xiongjin Road. He is Mei Niang's confidant, Wu Kang's old friend, and once forced the eldest grandson Wuji to death. The two are like uncles and nephews, and he will serve as the chief historian, at least it will not add to the blockage.

Yuan Gongyu bent over, and the sage taught earnestly, but he didn't listen to half a word. Staring at the ground, looking at the golden armor general's high boots, it feels very weird. The boots are slightly convex around them, as if they are padding something, which is very unreasonable. At the same time, I also felt that the momentum of the golden armor general was a little weaker than the change, and he lacked bloodthirsty ruthlessness.

Observe carefully, recall impressions carefully, and the more you look at it, the more wrong it becomes. After careful comparison, the body of the golden armor general has not changed to be strong, and his height is slightly shorter by half an inch. Could it be that the person in front of him is not a little friend, but this is impossible.

At the end of the emperor's speech, the Wu camp guards shouted, and the band played military music. Yuan Gongyu came back to his senses and couldn't help laughing at himself, maybe I thought about it too much, this is really impossible. This is the oath of the Taimiao, and the generals show their determination to win to the Tang Temple.

Even if he is bold, he doesn't dare to deceive, and he goes out to find a stand-in, how many heads does he have? Besides, there is no need, there is no reason at all, risking his life, Taimiao cheats, unless the hysteria recurs.

It's a pity to say that Gongyu made correct observations and made mistakes in judgment. The Jinjia person in front of him was indeed not replaced by Wu Kang and Zhao Yuanlang. He is Qian Shun's wife and brother, the two are similar in size, and they were secretly cultivated as a life-saving stand-in. The golden cicada of Taimiao is out of its shell, it is a big thing, and he has to deal with it personally...

Chunming Gate of Chang'an City, ten miles to the east, there is a Jiangxia low mountain. The summit is leafy, covered with green grass and dotted with countless wildflowers. Halfway up the mountain, there is a summer house, called Jiangxia Green Village, which is Li Daozong's property.

Li Daozong, the king of Jiangxia County, Li Jiu's distant cousin, and a general with brilliant military achievements. It was the fourth year of Yonghui, Princess Gaoyang rebelled, he was purged by Wuji and exiled to Xiangzhou. For some reason, he made a detour to Wuzhou and was met by Wu Kang.

Wuzhou cultivated for half a month, teaching Wukang the art of war, although there is no name of master and apprentice, but there is the reality of master and apprentice. Wu Kang sent someone to escort him to Xiangzhou and arrange his life. However, the good times did not last long, and soon after arriving in Xiangzhou, they ended in depression.

Later, Jiangxia Green Village, Li Jiuxiangzhong occupied it and became a royal residence. In the low mountain corner of Jiangxia, on a flat path, a horse-drawn carriage is driven. Wu Shun sat in the car, covering his lower abdomen with his left hand, and playing with the jade pendant with his right hand, his pretty face was full of joy.

At two o'clock today, the sage sent a jade pendant, and Jiangxia Green Village gathered. At the end of the expedition ceremony, he will ascend the Chunming Gate to see off the guards of the expedition. Then find an opportunity to come to Jiangxia Green Village and go to Wushan with me.

Wu Shun's face was full of spring, the jade pendant was put away closely, and he took out a small bronze mirror and took care of his makeup again. The face is mature and beautiful, the smile is full of charm, no worse than Wu Meiniang, and the saint is rare and tight. The bronze mirror was placed in the car, and when he thought of Wu Kang's expedition, he was full of joy.

That annoying person finally went out again, took all the personal guards with him, and no one watched him anymore. You'd better fight to the death, save the annoying back. I'm good friends with the saint, what's the matter with you, we are not related by blood.

After Wu Shun finished cursing, he stroked his lower abdomen again, and the corners of his mouth pulled out a coquettish smile. Poor Jiurou, this is not the time, I'm afraid you will starve. But don't worry, slaves have a lot of means to keep you satisfied.

At this time, the carriage stopped, his thoughts were interrupted, and Wu Shun put away his joy, raised his head and sat upright. The coachman jumped out of the carriage and reported through the curtain that he had reached the foot of the mountain, and it was inconvenient for the carriage to go up the mountain.

Wu Shun lifted the curtain, stepped on the stool and got out of the car, looked at the woods at the foot of the mountain, and took steps. After walking less than six steps, he turned to stare at the coachman, and asked lightly: "I have never seen you, what about the previous coachman, where is the maidservant?" ”

The coachman scratched his head and smiled: "Back to Mrs. Hui's words, Ershi even felt cold, so I replaced him, my name is Wu Erxian." The maidservants were in the woods, and the saints rewarded them with soft sedan chairs, and many treasures, and they did not dare to leave, so they bothered the lady. ”

Wu Shun frowned again, and he always felt that this coachman seemed to have seen it somewhere, and he couldn't remember it for a while. After a moment, he shook his head, stroked his lower abdomen with his left hand, and turned to walk into the woods. Leaning into the edge of the woods, his right eyelid began to jump, rubbed it a few times, followed the coachman, and walked into the depths of the woods.

Suddenly, he heard the neighing of a horse, flashed out of the back of the coachman, and saw the luxurious carriage. There were no handmaidens at all, only six big men, all dressed in black, with horizontal knives hanging from their waists. Wu Shunhua's face was pale, and he turned around and was about to run away, but was stopped by the coachman.

The coachman seemed to be smiling, Wu Shun clasped his hands on his chest, his pretty face was anxious and frightened, staring at the coachman. Suddenly exclaimed, stretched out his hand and pointed at the coachman, and his tone was incredible: "Your name is Zhang Erxian, Wu Kang's subordinate, and Wu Mei's person, what do you want to do?" ”

Erxian smiled and said nothing, motioning for her to look behind her. Wu Shun turned around quickly, and when he saw a familiar face, he couldn't help but be dumbfounded, as if he was a ghost: "Why are you here, is the ceremony over, Kang Lang, tell me, is the saint here?" ”

Wu Kang replied lightly: "The ceremony is not over, the one who participated in the ceremony is my stand-in, and the saint is not here." You broke your oath, and on the day your second sister gave birth, you had a tryst with the saint. Until Xulun was born, he did not go back. ”

Speaking of this, he sighed: "The wife is about to give birth, and the husband does not stay in front of the bed and goes to have a tryst with his lover." This is a big blow to a woman, the second sister is so strong, crying heartbreakingly. I want to ask Sister Yuan, at this moment in your heart, do you feel half guilty? ”

Wu Shun's face was as white as paper, his eyes dodged everywhere, and he simply lowered his head and didn't look. Wu Kang sighed, with pain on his face: "She is no one else, she is your female brother, your mother's compatriot." Are you cruel in what you have done, and are you worthy of your conscience? ”

The scream came suddenly, and Wu Shun's facial features were hideous: "We are a compatriot, she can become the queen and enjoy glory and wealth." I was a widow with two children and no one to rely on. If she is in a good mood, she will give a small amount of money, and if she is in an irritable mood, she will not hesitate. ”

Wu Shun was emotional: "She is high, I have long had enough, he is loved by thousands of people, but I have no one to care about." You can risk your life for her, even if you go out on the expedition in Taimiao, you dare to deceive. What have you done for me, and what have you done besides Wumuzhou rescue? ”

The atmosphere instantly stiffened, and Wu Kang was even more distressed, and he looked away. In the past, she was a gas bag, a classical woman. has no assertiveness, everything is submissive, this time she contaminated Li Jiu, she passively accepted.

This is not the case, the collusion of bullshit may have been initiated by her. There was a wave in his heart, and he laughed miserably: "At this moment, I finally understand why you broke your oath, it was jealousy." You are jealous of your second sister, so you seduce the saint and want to replace her, you want to be the queen. ”

Wu Shun did not deny it, his eyes were aggressive: "What is it, what is it?" My appearance is no worse than hers. The saint was devoted to me and frequently revised books for me, explaining the suffering of lovesickness. She is arrogant and domineering, and the saint has long disliked her, and sooner or later she will be abolished. If Kang Lang helps me, he will not treat you badly. ”

If you have ambition and no strength, you are living in a dream, and you threw an olive branch, please forgive me for not having the courage to accept it. sighed lightly and said lightly: "If people are not for themselves, the heavens and the earth will be destroyed, which is understandable." However, people's ambition must be supported by ability. There is a drought in Yunzhou, and a flood breaks out in Kuozhou, how to deal with it? ”

After a long silence, Wu Kang continued to preach: "The saint is not in good health, he doesn't trust the hundred officials, and the prince is still young. At the time of his illness, he needed political allies to keep the court running. The problem just mentioned, Mei Niang is handy, but you don't know anything. ”

accentuated the tone and said chisely: "Mei Niang is both a queen and a political ally. The saint is wise and martial, and he will not move her easily, let alone destroy his right-hand man because of you. Therefore, the position of the queen is destined to be as unfated as you, he is a plaything for you, please wake up. ”

Wu Shun clenched his teeth, his hands clenched into fists, and his facial features were completely hideous. Wu Kang shook his head and sighed, and persuaded bitterly: "Politics has no family affection, so unscrupulous, touching Mei Niang's bottom line, it won't be long before you come, and you will be killed." ”

Seeing her unwillingness, Wu Kang was very helpless: "Brothers are on the wall, flesh and blood are killing each other, and the tragedy in the world, I don't want to experience it." Only by staying away from Chang'an can I save your life, and I will arrange for you to leave. Don't worry about your aunt, don't worry about your children, she and I will take care of them. ”

The trilogy immediately took action, surrounded Wu Shun, Er Xian lifted the curtain, and said with a pleasant face: "The big guy is not lying, I am the queen's confidant, and I know her personality." Whoever dares to touch the back position, she will take his head. Madame, please get in the car, slave will send you to Wuzhou. ”

In the face of the coercion of the trilogy, Wu Shun struggled violently, almost hoarse: "Kang Lang don't force me, I won't leave the capital, please don't do this... I have his flesh and blood, and I found out yesterday, I have royal blood, and I can't leave the capital. ”

Wu Kang was like being struck by lightning, and he was instantly stunned in place, his eyes locked on. The subordinates didn't dare to move, and they all let go of their hands, still surrounding her. Erxian was stunned at first, then flashed an evil ghost, slowly lowered the curtain, and waited for the general's orders.

Wu Shun breathed a long sigh of relief, kept stroking his chest, and swore and said: "Sister didn't lie to you, yesterday in the Dongshi Pharmacy, the two Lang Zhong were sure that they hadn't told the sage yet." Kang Lang, listen to me, the saint has long been dissatisfied with your second sister. Look at the harem, there are no new concubines, she is too domineering. ”

The surroundings were silent, the atmosphere was extremely depressing, Wu Shun was frightened, and his words were fierce: "This is the royal bloodline, if you are out, no one can take care of it." Kang Lang help me, I can give you what she can give, no less than hers. ”

Wu Kang's face was expressionless, she was pregnant with a dragon seed, and the worst result happened. I have prayed countless times day and night, but it is still useless. She wanted to use the child, enter the palace justifiably, become Concubine Li Jiu, and then steal the throne.

But you are too naïve, even if you can enter the palace, you can't fight Mei Niang. Sisters compete for favor in the harem, compatriots turn against each other, and relatives hurt the enemy. Since the ending is doomed, it is better to end it early, so that you and Mei Niang will have no pain.

Looking at the woman in front of him, his vision gradually blurred, and two tears slid down. I don't know how long it took, and I began to mumble to myself: "In my past and present lives, my parents were not sound, and I had no brothers and sisters. Therefore, I attach great importance to my relatives, and I have always believed that family and everything is prosperous. Why do you tell me, why do you force me? ”

Feeling the thick murderous aura, Wu Shun broke out in a cold sweat, his mouth kept opening and closing, and he couldn't say half a word. Seeing Wu Kang turn around, his sense of crisis was even worse, and he roared in his voice: "Wu Kang, what are you doing, I am your sister, I have the flesh and blood of a saint, I can't treat me like this..."

The roar came to an abrupt end, and the song held her in check, unable to move. The neck was wrapped in white silk, and the two dragged it to the sides, and suffocation followed. Wu Shun's facial features were hideous, his face was flushed, and he used all his strength to pull Bai Aya.

The pleading turned into an angry gaze, and the eyeballs were quickly bloodshot: "You are so ruthless, you killed the original sister, one corpse and two lives, and lost your conscience." Pigs and dogs are not as good as animals, and you will be cut off from grandchildren. If God opens your eyes, you will be lonely, and there will be no one to send you to the end after death, and you will not die well..."

Wu Kang closed his eyes, unable to stop the tears, and tensed his body with all his strength, unable to stop the trembling. Wu Shun's curse filled his ears and lingered in his heart. As the saying goes, day and night, it is difficult to prevent thieves. The people who can harm you are the closest to them, because you will take them lightly.

Slowly raising his head, the pillar of light shines through the leaves, soothing the tense muscles and drying the tears on his face. The line of sight began to clear, gazing at the dense woods, the breeze blowing and the leaves rustling. More light shoots in, daylight is sometimes strong and sometimes weak, and the eyelids are narrower and tighter.

I don't know when, Er Xian came behind him and replied cautiously, Mrs. Han died. Wu Kang didn't look back, stared at the sky and ordered: "Take it to Jiangxia Green Village, make a self-hanging scene, find a reasonable excuse, and then notify Jin Wuwei." ”

Erxian couldn't help but be stunned, and after a moment of persuasion: "My subordinates suggested that the general might as well bury it on the spot, and the province would grow branches." General, you also know that the detailed punishment of the doctor Di Renjie may be bad. At the beginning in Wuzhou, and now in the capital, he is like a god. ”

Detective Di Renjie, I brought it out, and he really judged the case like a god. When he was appointed as the head of Dali Temple, he dealt with a backlog of more than 2,000 cases. More than 20,000 people were involved in the case, but none of them were unjustly sued, and they were promoted to detailed punishment doctors, which is Dali Temple.

Wu Kang said indifferently: "I used the golden cicada to get out of my shell, and I participated in the ceremony as a stand-in, and there is alibi evidence." The three hundred Wu camp guards are all in Taimiao at the moment, and there is no manpower to send, and they have no ability to commit crimes. Wu Shun was killed at this time, no one would doubt me, and if the army went out of the city, some people would suspect me. ”

After speaking, he lowered his head and said to himself: "After all, it is my sister, no matter what happened in life, I will be buried after death." To have a beautiful funeral, but also to erect a monument. If I bury it indiscriminately and become a lonely ghost, I will be disturbed. ”

Erxian nodded in agreement, and replied in a low voice: "General, please rest assured, I will handle it properly and try not to leave a trace." When I get back to the palace, I'll report it truthfully. As for Mrs. Korea, she is innocent, and the queen will understand. ”

Wu Kang was noncommittal, with Mei Niang's temperament, he must be heartbroken. Because of her original intention, she wanted to send Wu Shun away, and she never had murderous intentions from beginning to end. But if she is pregnant with a dragon species, she must be treated differently, not only endangering Mei Niang, but also endangering Li Hong.

Even if you can't bear it, you will kill the killer, that's the truth. Rather than her chasing and killing, it is better for me to bear it, so that her heart will feel more or less. I believe she can understand my good intentions, and I hope I don't hate it for too long.

Hearing movement behind him, Wu Kang closed his eyes again until the carriage left. Gazing at the back curtain of the carriage, the wry smile gradually froze, and he sighed that creation made people. But if you think about it carefully, even if she is not pregnant and has that kind of thought, there will be no good death.

When the shadow of the car disappeared, Er Xian carefully reminded: "It's almost noon, the ceremony is about to end, the general should leave quickly." Don't worry about the rest, I'll arrange it properly, don't worry about the family, the queen will arrange it. ”

Wu Kang stopped talking nonsense, glued his beard, put on a black hat, and rode his horse to the east. According to the established route, he ran for more than 50 miles and came to the agreed place. Hide in a hidden position, look at the sky in a daze, and wait for night to fall.

Around dusk, he heard the agreed signal and immediately left the cemetery. The two exchanged clothes, and Zhao Yuanlang whispered: "The subordinates are wearing masks and have not spoken. Madame said goodbye to the city, and she didn't recognize me, so she should be safe. ”

Wu Kang was a little relieved, put on a tiger head cloak, buckled up a fine iron mask, and rode back to the barracks. Return to the exclusive barracks, remove the golden armor, and change into normal clothes. found Qian Shun Zhao Sheng, inquired about the situation in detail, and learned that there was nothing missing, and finally was able to put his mind at ease.

Just as he wanted to lie down and rest, Yuan Gongyu came to visit, and Wu Kang received him attentively. The two sat opposite each other, Gong Yu looked carefully, shook his head after a long time and said, "The body that has changed should be fine." Today in Taimiao, there is also Chunmingmen, I feel that you are not normal. ”

Wu Kang smiled dumbly: "It's the first time to be a big manager, it's such a hot day, and I'm still fully armed, and I want to faint when it's hot." Don't think about anything else, your first march, let's work together. Good calculations, how to win the war, how to return triumphantly..."