In the early morning, as if it were a sign of ominousness, a flock of crows flew over Jingnan City with a hoarse chirp, and some of these crows flew into the city and scattered on the branches. These crows, although they can't feel what the "breath of the dead country" is, but they still seem a little suspicious compared to the past, sometimes falling and sometimes taking off, flying up and falling, and so on and on, the reason for this is not because the crows are psychic, but because the noise on the ground makes them unable to be quiet.

Deserter!

At the end of the dynasty, many people were on the run, not just ordinary soldiers, who would flee on the battlefield in order to survive. And in the rear, those dignitaries and dignitaries who once enjoyed the wealth of the world may not necessarily rest with the country, they are also on the run.

It's just that unlike ordinary soldiers, they tend to have a lot of thoughts when they run away. A lot of preparation will also be made. They will not run away in a hurry, for them, even if they want to escape, they must be fully prepared, after all, they are all people who have seen the world, and they are also big families, even if they flee, it is more complicated than ordinary people.

The Ming army is getting closer and closer to Jingnan City, and there is even news from time to time that the Ming army's probe horse appears outside the city gate. For a time, the soldiers and civilians in Jingnan City were all waiting in horror, waiting for the emperor's order to leave Jingnan, and they had fled for so many years, they only knew that at this time, they didn't want to point to any master to drive the Ming army away, at this time, if they wanted to save their lives, they had to flee south.

However, there is news that the master has decided to live and die with Jingnan, and the Great Qing Kingdom will never flee south in a gloomy way like in the past, and it is not a way to escape like this.

At the beginning, many people still didn't believe in this letter, after all, they didn't think that the emperor's master would be so "ruthless", he had escaped for so many years, and he actually filled up the master here today, this shouldn't be the head of the donkey to kick it!

Although this is a big disrespect. But in the face of life and death, the big guy doesn't have so many scruples.

Of course, more people secretly prayed, maybe this was a deliberate bluff by the emperor's master, in order to motivate the soldiers on the front line to work hard.

But not long after that, news came, and the streets were full of gossip, and it was rumored everywhere that Wang Huaxing was going to flee to the south with the crown prince, and the emperor's master was going to live and die with the Qing Dynasty!

So people began to flee one after another, at this time, there is no need to wait any longer, the emperor's master is determined to die here, who wants to die with him? If there's a way to live, who the wouldn't want to survive?

The soldiers and civilians began to quietly flee out of the city in preparation for the future, and similarly, for the dignitaries and dignitaries, they were also preparing for the future.

Nalan was also in a state of panic, and at this time, Nalan Mingzhu gathered his sons together to discuss solutions. As the eldest son, Nalan Yuxu's first thought was to escape.

"Amma, the Ming army is about to enter the city, without further ado, all those who can go will go, escape from Jingnan City first!"

Nalan Mingzhu shook his head and said:

"There is such a big mess at home, even if you want to leave, you have to clean it up, after all, when we leave here, we will have to sit and eat the mountain empty, and if we don't bring the money and things at home, will it be possible to eat the mountain empty in the future?"

"Amma, don't worry! Let's carry things as much as possible now, people are everywhere, people are gone, even if there is silver, I'm afraid there is nothing, Dad, now, the key is to save your life, there are more things, but it is not necessarily convenient. ”

Nalan Fang looked at Ama and said.

"The child has sent a letter to the prime minister of Persia in your name, and you have a good relationship with him, and I believe that when the time comes, as long as we get to them, at least there will be no danger to our lives."

Nalan Mingzhu nodded.

"It's still thoughtful, so that the journey will be easier."

In the past few years with Persian officials, Nalan Mingzhu has formed some friendships with their prime ministers and officials, and now these friendships can also come in handy, maybe it is unrealistic to lobby them to release flags to enter the country for refuge, but Nalan family to take refuge, there must be no problem, after all, he also deliberately gave some favors to those people back then.

"Amma, don't say that, the Persians have a tyrannical temperament and have no faith at all, even if he owes you a favor at the beginning, he will not necessarily repay this love now, Amma, we can't bet all our belongings on them."

Nalan Fang reminded once again that as the second son, he was more shrewd than the eldest brother, and although he had greeted the Persians in advance, he also knew that those people were simply unreliable. That's why he will, after all, his father had already planned.

"If they see that they are powerful in the future and sell us, it will be all over."

"The younger brother is right, the Persians must be unreliable, let's hide there for a while, and then we will definitely leave, but after leaving Persia, we always have to think about it when we go there."

"It's still Zhou Guo, the Wu family has always given priority to the Han people, we are similar to the Han people, pretending to be Han people, we can always survive."

"Not necessarily, now I don't know how many people want to go there, there are more people who go, and when the time comes, there will naturally be doubts!"

Looking at the sons and discussing the future with each word, Nalan Mingzhu said again.

"Staying in Persia is really too risky for us."

Nalan Mingzhu nodded, and then said.

"However, just now you said that going to the Zhou country is also risky, after all, our Nalan family is ranked first in various countries, and ordinary people can take refuge in the Zhou country, but as soon as we go there, maybe as soon as the people arrive at the place, someone over there will recognize Amma."

Flee to the Kingdom of Zhou!

The current Qing Dynasty, I don't know how many people have long regarded Wu Zhou as a place to escape, after all, the world is so big, it seems that only Wu Zhou has a place for them, and the other Zhuxia, maybe they just escaped here, and the knife in the hands of the people over there cut off their heads, and they are killing themselves in Zhuxia.

After talking about it for a while, it seems that only in Zhou can find a way to live.

"Amma, it doesn't matter where you go!"

Nalan Fang looked at Ama and said seriously.

"I don't have time to say these words now, the most important thing now is to pack up my things quickly, in addition to silver, I also have to bring more clothes and food, after all, this way is thousands of miles, and silver alone is not enough!"

Now is not the time to discuss these things in a hurry. is discussing, I'm afraid that the Ming army will hit the city, and when the time comes, the big guys will all be trapped here.

"Yes, yes, what the younger brother said is right, not only silver, this way is thousands of miles, if you want to escape, food is more important than silver, this thing has to be done, otherwise, people will starve to death, but it will be all over."

Looking at the little brother, Nalan added again.

"However, the soldiers and horses have not moved, and it is true that the grain and grass go first, but there must be someone to protect it, otherwise if you encounter bandits and robbers, you may lose your life."

After thinking for a moment, Nalan said again.

"Amma, the child has a few good friends in the infantry yamen, otherwise, let them leave with us, otherwise, just rely on the clothes at home, and it will not work."

Nalan Yuxu was on an errand in the infantry yamen, leading a battalion of soldiers, for his son's suggestion, of course Mingzhu would not refuse, he nodded slightly, and then said.

"Yes, pull them up, there is a battalion of soldiers to protect us, this soldier is in chaos all the way to the south, and I can rest assured, until the food ......"

After pondering for a moment, Nalan Mingzhu said.

"Fang Fang, you take my post to the grain depot to get food, just say that the palace wants it, anyway, the Ming army is attacking the city, at most it is two or three days of effort, no matter how much food there is, it will be cheap for them in the end, otherwise it must be the master's order to burn the ......."

When mentioning the master, Nalan Mingzhu's mind sank, and his expression became a little strange, he knew that at this time, he discussed these things with his sons, it must be a big rebellion, and there is a master in this world who is ready to be martyred and flee as a slave.

However, Nalan Mingzhu didn't want to throw his life away in Jingnan, he wanted to live and live well. He doesn't care about the life or death of his master, or he can't even care about himself now, how can he take care of his master?

"There's one more thing, I can't leave until I'm done!"

Suddenly, Nalan Mingzhu looked at his sons and said.

"Amma, say it, go and do it!"

The son's answer made Nalan Mingzhu shake his head, and then said.

"This matter cannot be left to you, it must be done for the Father's own sake, after all, ......"

Thinking of the sworn brother, Nalan Mingzhu said.

"I owe my brother so much that even if I have to leave and don't tell anyone, I have to tell him, after all, after all...... Hey......"

Thinking of the friendship over the years, Nalan Mingzhu sighed, and finally waved his hand and said.

"Alright, you guys go get busy......

When the sons went to work, Nalan Mingzhu just sat there silently, his expression was a little complicated, he was such a banner man who was about to escape, but a Han man like Wang Huaxing wanted to protect the prince to the south, what was he protecting?

It is a glimmer of life in the future of the Qing Dynasty!

Ay.

After all, he is still not as good as Wang Huaxing!

Thinking of everyone's distrust of Hanchen over the years, Nalan Mingzhu shook his head and sighed.

"In the end, those who fled and surrendered were all full of ministers and ministers......"

After such a long sigh, Nalan Mingzhu fell silent.

In the yard, the clothed minions were packing their luggage there, and the whole yard was unkempt, and boxes of luggage were constantly being carried to the car.

In the courtyard, Nalan Mingzhu looked up at the crows in the treetops, his face was full of sadness, as the emperor's henchman, he knew the emperor's plan, and he also knew the future of the Great Qing Kingdom, so his face was so ugly.

"Amma, are you really going?"

Nalan Yuxu looked at Ama and asked, he knew who Amma was going to meet, and if he went to see him now, wouldn't he want to tell everyone what they were going to do.

"I always have to see him, if I don't see him, I'm afraid I won't forgive myself in this life."

Nalan Mingzhu sighed, and then commanded his son.

"Prepare the car."

About half an hour later, Nalan Mingzhu arrived at Wang Huaxing's mansion, and in the study, he saw the sworn brother who was reading the book.

The two men just looked at each other, and neither of them spoke. After the servant served tea, Mingzhu drank tea silently. And Wang Huaxing was there quietly reading the book.

After being silent for a long time, Wang Huaxing finished reading the book in his hand before he put the book on the table, and then looked at Nalan Mingzhu and asked.

"Pearl. I must have thought about it now. ”

Nalan Mingzhu nodded. And then said,

"It's impossible for me to follow the army anymore, after all, I'm a layman myself in this marching war, and I definitely can't help you."

Although Nalan Mingzhu did not directly express his thoughts, Wang Huaxing still understood the idea of this sworn brother from his refusal.

"Now that the second brother has decided. Then follow the idea of the second brother. ”

Wang Huaxing nodded, then looked at him and asked.

"That's the way it is now, everybody knows that. How so? Anyway, if you can't keep something, no matter how much you do it, it's no problem. The rest is to do their best and obey the destiny of heaven. You don't have to think about it anymore on my side. It's the second brother's side. Have you ever thought about how you will live in the future? ”

Listening to Wang Huaxing's concern, Nalan Mingzhu was moved for a while, and he looked at Wang Huaxing with emotion and said.

"The family still had some savings in the past few years, as for taking one step in the future, it will be one step!"

The Western Regions are not as good as the Central Plains, even if you want to make money. Although he has won the trust of the emperor over the years and has done everything possible to loot money, he only has a little savings.

But the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse. Even if you don't have much savings, you can barely survive for the rest of your life.

"Then, second brother, you have to think about it, this is going out, everything will have to rely on silver at that time, if there is no upgrade, just sit and eat empty, I'm afraid that life will not be easy at that time."

Looking at Nalan Mingzhu, Wang Huaxing said again.

"Even if you want to eat, you may not be able to eat enough."

"Hey, I understand all these truths, but even so, that's fine. After all, it's just a little bit of family business! ”

Nalan Mingzhu shook his head and sighed.

"That's it. In the future, in the future, who knows? In the days to come, it's better to save some money than to lose your life, do you say it's the third? ”

Wang Huaxing didn't speak immediately, just looked at Nalan Mingzhu silently, and at this moment, he thought of what they looked like when they met in Xi'an. At that time, everyone was equally depressed. Unexpectedly, after decades passed, it was back to square one.

Although he had a thousand words in his heart that he wanted to say to this sworn brother. But in the end, he still didn't speak. Just silently took out a box from the drawer, and then said to Nalan Mingzhu.

"I don't have any savings over the years, you must put away these things, second brother, after all, I don't have any place to use these things in the future."

Looking at the box that Wang Huaxing took out, Nalan Mingzhu waved his hand again and again and said.

"How can it be? If this doesn't work, won't you need it in the future? I don't know what the future holds, depending on what you say, but if you have some silver on hand, it will always come in handy in the future, after all, after all, ......"

In a hurry, Nalan Mingzhu said in a panic.

"The Great Qing Kingdom really has no hope, is it possible that you are really going to live in the ravine for the rest of your life?"

Nalan Mingzhu's words made Wang Huaxing look at him. In the end, he just shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Second brother, you know, this is the emperor's order, and those of us who are ministers can only obey the order."

His tone was full of helplessness, it seemed that he was also resistant to all this, but he didn't have the courage to resist.

"In that case, then come with me."

Nalan Mingzhu looked at Wang Huaxing. Said in a very serious tone.

"Even if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about a few nephews, no, are you really ready to let them die with you for the Qing Kingdom?"

Now the conversation between the two of them seems so absurd. The banner man who was supposed to be loyal to the Great Qing Kingdom was actually here but said that a Han man should not die for the Great Qing Dynasty.

"I know that you Han people always pay attention to what to repay the king's kindness, but what about your contribution to the Qing Dynasty the year before last? How does it sound good to you, as far as your credit is concerned, even if you are crowned a king, it is a matter of course. But what happens to you in the end? Now that I've come to this point, I'm reminded of you again. ”

Nalan Mingzhu looked at his sworn brother and said earnestly.

"Even if you take the crown prince and lead the army to the south. Lay a foundation for the Qing Dynasty. When the time comes, the four big characters will cover the master, and your head will still not be saved. ”

Then, Nalan Mingzhu said again.

"And it's okay if it's going well, if it doesn't. Maybe when the time comes, someone will say that you are a Han person. Not to mention anything else, as long as others say that you are Han, they will definitely be able to push all the charges on you. Do you think it's a trumped-up charge? Those charges are pushed at you. can push you out to calm the people's anger, and you can use your head to appease the army. I've been a scapegoat, don't you still want to be a scapegoat? ”

Nalan Mingzhu looked at Wang Huaxing, looking serious. I don't want my sworn brother to go down that desperate road by himself, so he said such rebellious words.

"Second Brother ......"

Looking at Nalan Mingzhu, Wang Huaxing, who was a little excited, was speechless for a while. There were some things he didn't know how to say. He knew those things shouldn't be said. Yes, if you don't say it now, you may never have the opportunity to say it again. It was a long time before he spoke.

"Second brother, actually, it's actually ......"

He let out a long sigh, looked at Nalan Mingzhu and said.

"Actually, the younger brother has something to say to the second brother."