More than two years after the Han Empire officially launched its western expedition, the emperor and his ministers held this great court meeting at the end of the fifth year of the founding of the country, which was solemnly recorded in the annals of history by Taishi Ling for many special reasons. And with this as a node, another important era of the Han Dynasty is coming.

At the time, however, no one was able to recognize the enormous implications of this. Many people who have experienced this series of events first-hand can only feel endless shock and bewilderment in their hearts.

However, Emperor Liu Ju did not explain much. Instead, after announcing his decision, he immediately announced the dissolution of the dynasty. Such a tough attitude has never been seen in the past few years since he ascended the throne.

The old ministers of the clan were in turmoil, and they didn't need to speak. The cold gaze, before he got out of the Weiyang Palace, had already formed many cold knives and dark arrows, full of destructive desires.

What the emperor was thinking in his heart, no one has yet been able to find out for sure. In these interrelated matters, this emperor, who has always been benevolent and gentle in the eyes of people, has been very decisive. Perhaps, the only thing the outside world knows is that he wants to use his own special means to solve the crisis he is facing.

The emperor walked into the depths of Weiyang Palace and closed himself off for a long time in this dead winter. In a way, he and the country need to pause for a moment to resolve the many problems that have been building up for a long time.

Then there was a major event that shook Chang'an, and the contradictions between certain power groups and His Majesty the Emperor because of their interests were almost completely made public.

The final army of Si Li, who was entrusted with the important task of Hanyuan Palace, was assassinated near Yongning Gate before he left Chang'an City after his majesty's resignation.

After accepting the appointment, the emperor's envoy who held the sword of the Son of Heaven did not have time to explain anything to his wife and children at home, so he led a team of attendants and relevant personnel to set off. Men are for the country, and it is difficult to care about personal feelings. This is the quality shared by many people with lofty ideals in China. And it is this dedication of theirs that supports the backbone of this great nation.

It's just that some people don't want him to get out of Chang'an City alive. In other words, he didn't want the emperor's will to be successfully completed. They want to break this backbone, so that the emperor can retreat and return to the track that the various interest groups need.

There were more than a dozen Assassins. Although they are not some of the best masters, it is precisely because of their status as dead soldiers that they are terrifying. Such a character has been raised in the dark by the master's family for a long time, and once it is dispatched, it is the time to die.

In the city of Chang'an in broad daylight, the interception and killing of the emperor's envoys, who are extremely important, is already tantamount to rebellion. It's even more appalling. However, some people did just that, without the slightest scruple about anything. Such an act of defiance only shows that they have made a desperate attempt to show their extremely resolute opposition to what the Emperor has done with such an open threat.

From the resolution of Hanyuan Hall to the final army leaving Chang'an City, it was only a short half a day. Able to send elite forces to deploy in such a short period of time and carry out a clear assassination of the target. It is enough to show that the power behind it is huge, and it is beyond the ability of ordinary people.

The sword light condenses the snow, and the sword blade is frosty. When the unidentified dead suddenly burst out and launched a surprise attack from the streets and alleys, the final army did not panic, he pulled himself out

The saber of the battle, calmly responding.

The young man who once tied the dragon with one hand is not only full of pride. He is also a man of both civil and military skills. Even after all these years of busy official business, he has never stopped smelling the chickens and dancing.

Despite the suddenness of the incident, none of the attendants fled or retreated. They rushed up at the first time and fought to the death with the dead. A moment of effort, that is, the long street was stained with blood, and there were many dead and wounded.

The fighting power of the dead soldiers is amazing. Their goal was to kill the final army, so even the desperate resistance of the squires could not stop them from attacking. Several swords were added, splashing countless remnants of snow, and after injuring several people in the hand, the sword in the hand of Captain Si Li was finally stabbed in the chest and forced to retreat.

Like a bloodthirsty wolf pack, the remaining five or six dead soldiers frantically surrounded and killed, seeing that the lives of the final army could not be saved. At this critical moment, someone finally rushed to the rescue.

Mingyue Tower, which is not too far from Yongning Gate, received a message from Dongfang Shuo himself earlier, asking them to prepare the most exquisite wine and food and send them to the Changting Pavilion outside the city, so as to make a trip for the final army heading west.

And after Ji Ying heard about this, she attached great importance to it. He personally arranged and sent his son Jiga to prepare and send him outside the city.

And Lu Jun, who has been in Chang'an recently, naturally followed him out of the city with him. They had not received specific news about the Western Expedition for a long time, and they were very anxious. Hearing that the final army was going to the Western Continent as the emperor's envoy, the two of them couldn't help but move.

They didn't expect that someone would stop and kill the final army on the street of Yongning Gate. What else is there to say about this, the two people who happened to be at the meeting shouted, drew their knives, and the knives were fatal, and in the blink of an eye, those dead soldiers were killed and scattered, and the dead and wounded were on the spot.

The final army, who had to escape the catastrophe, took a breath and cleaned the wound with the help of others. Fortunately, the injury was not serious, and although a lot of blood was shed, it could not affect his determination to continue west.

The patrol soldiers and horses of Chang'an City finally got the news and arrived. However, they arrived a little late. All the dead have been turned into dead bodies. They all died by stabbing themselves. Without completing the mission, there is no need for the dead to live. They will never fall into the hands of others.

The final army did not stop long. He was pressed for time and could not be delayed. After a brief explanation of the situation, he immediately left the city under the protection of Lu Jun and Ji Jia. And this chaos seems to be going to end like this.

After receiving the reward, the organizers and planners were a little disappointed, but they didn't want to stop there. Some new schemes were immediately begun to be carried out in the shadows. Chang'an City is treacherous and unsettling.

And Dongfang Shuo, Sima Xiangru and others, who were waiting in the long pavilion outside the city in advance, were all shocked after hearing this. When they hurried to meet them, the final army had already left the city and arrived.

Seeing the blood stains on the wound on the chest of the final army, everyone looked angry and angry.

"I really didn't expect it! They were so arrogant that they dared to openly oppose the will of His Majesty the Emperor in this way...... The final brother of the army is suffering. If your body doesn't allow it, why don't you get up again after two days? ”

Sima Xiangru held his hand, his tone full of worry. Originally, he was the most suitable person to go to the Western Continent as the emperor's envoy. It's just that for most of the past six months, his chronic illness has recurred, and it has been difficult to recover. want to take on such a heavy responsibility, but

It's heartlessness. Unexpectedly, as soon as the final army was appointed, he suffered this catastrophe.

"Brother Changqing, don't worry too much. It's a little hurt, but it doesn't hurt. It's just that after I leave, you and Brother Dongfang have to pay attention to the situation in Chang'an...... Someone is going to be unfavorable to His Majesty the Emperor! Now that it's already started, they're definitely not going to give up easily. ”

Dongfang Shuo and Sima Xiangru both nodded solemnly. There is no need to remind them of this, and they know it very well in their hearts. Junjun put his hand on his chest, he groaned slightly, and finally swallowed back the words that came to his lips.

"In that case, we will separate ...... Treasure each other! ”

These people treat each other with all sincerity, and they don't need those false and polite things. Three glasses and two glasses, the liquor entered the throat, the pride in the chest was abrupt, and after the long pavilion was goodbye, they went to their own different battlefields.

The wind blew, and the remnant sun was like blood. The final army, who turned his back and rode his horse, looked down at the letter he had pulled out of his chest. It's well sealed, but it's half red with blood. He sighed silently in his heart.

"Can this letter delivered by His Majesty alone have a chance to be handed over to Yuan Zhao? I hope that the heavens will bless the ...... of this great Han country! ”

And behind him, Lu Jun and Ji Jia followed closely in this line. They did not return to Chang'an, but embarked on a journey westward. Thousands of miles of mountains and dust, they will be indispensable.

"I heard that Li Ling has won several battles and his reputation is far and wide...... I really want to see him now, is he as majestic as rumored! ”

The two young people who walked side by side were full of pride. The mention of the man with whom they had spent so many of their teenage years could not help but be inspired by what he had accomplished. Compared with Ji Jia's recklessness and simplicity, Lu Jun thinks more.

"I don't know how Master is now? It's been a long time since he's heard from Fuchu...... Alas! Speaking of which, it is inevitable that people will miss it. ”

"Why bother thinking about it! Master's ability, no one in this world can hurt him. Not to mention in the midst of an army of 100,000...... We hurried as soon as we could, believing that we would be able to see him soon. I specially brought him the best wine from Mingyue Tower...... Hehe! ”

"Good! Jiga, you're right...... Sure enough, I thought too much. ”

In the hearts of young people, they should never think about those twists and turns. Their eyes were full of light. And the person they worship will also be invincible and foolproof.

The wind and smoke of Chang'an can't blow the Yumen Pass, and it is even more difficult to cross the wind and sand in the Western Regions. And the news that is thousands of miles away, no matter how fast it is delivered, it will take time.

The situation in the Western Continent is changing rapidly, and who could have predicted that?

Just like King Yan and King Guangling, in their careful planning, they have already calculated everything. The odds are in hand, and Wang Baxiong's plan can be achieved in a blink of an eye. That's why I don't think about the back road anymore.

However, these two careerists, who are looking forward to the city, ignore or deliberately want to forget a fact.

The man named Yuan Zhao really had nothing to take his life. 10,000 Persian dead soldiers can't do it, the god of death ...... Not at all!