Chapter 974: Losing in a flick of a hand
Liu Zezhi, the Marquis of Yingchuan, had a very hard life, even in the chaos of the army, he still survived. Although he also suffered a few minor injuries on his body, he was extremely lucky compared to the tragic scene he saw.
However, if this veteran clan royal could have foreseen his future fate in advance, he would not hesitate to swing his sword outside Hanguang Gate and cut his neck to avoid that kind of humiliation.
But it's a pity that he doesn't have the ability to predict the future, and he relies on the noble blood of the royal family in his heart, as well as the belief that he wants to endure and live and wait for the opportunity to take revenge, so under the desperate protection of the last part of the dead soldiers, he and more than a dozen other clan nobles persevered until the killing order was stopped, and those crazy attacking cavalry finally stopped killing.
The Marquis of Yingchuan, who was forced to retreat to the moat, had blood red in his eyes. The anger in his heart was eager to erupt, ignite the clouds of this day, and let Chang'an City behind him be destroyed together with this heaven and earth!
In the past, these clan nobles only heard about the mighty and capable fighting of the Han army, spanning thousands of miles, and how invincible they were. But they never saw how they killed their enemies. And when I finally witnessed it in person today, I didn't expect it to be such a situation. These people have become the target of their sword!
From Jianzhang Palace to Hanguang Gate, in less than an hour, the strength of the thousands of dead soldiers that the clan relatives and nobles had finally gathered had been killed and wounded in the pursuit and attack of the Red Fire Army and the cavalry of the Hanguang Gate Xiliu Battalion, and only the hundred and ten people gathered around in front of them remained. Moreover, what is especially desperate is that the clan forces, which have been extremely arrogant before, are simply vulnerable in the face of the fierce blades of these cavalry, and they have no power to fight back. It is like a lamb to the slaughter, and there is no other way to think of it but to flee in defeat.
The survivors, who were surrounded by the moat on three sides, all looked at the cavalry in iron armor with pale faces. They were staring at them in silence, too. The sunset in the autumn colors is the most magnificent. For half a day, the color of the burning clouds fell on the ground, staining the city walls, the rivers, the war horses, the bloody point of the sword, and the vast land...... This majestic city, like a dragon fighting in the wilderness, has suffered from calamity, and its blood is yellow!
Chang'an City is still the same Chang'an City, but everyone knows in their hearts that from now on, this may not be their Chang'an City anymore. There were some far-reaching changes, which accelerated the pace ahead of time because of this bloody rebellion.
"You, as the army of the Han Empire, received the food and salary of the dynasty, but you used the knife in your hand to slaughter the royal bloodline! Look behind you, the souls under the horse's hooves are all the descendants of Emperor Gaozu...... The sky has no eyes! Wait, what an unforgivable sin! ”
The Marquis of Yingchuan turned his back to the sky and raised his arms and howled. The other dozen or so nobles also scolded with their fingers, and whimpered with grief and indignation. Now that the swords in their hands are no longer useful, the only most powerful weapons now are their noble identity and royal blood. Although many of the clansmen involved in the rebellion had died in the fierce battle that had just ended, they did not believe that these cavalrymen who acted on orders dared to drive them all to death. If they really dare to do this, then it will arouse the indignation of the people of the world. No matter what kind of righteousness and reason the other party occupies, they will lose people's hearts. After all, the Han Empire was founded by Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han dynasty, and the founder of this dynasty died less than a hundred years ago. How could his descendants be slaughtered so casually?
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The cavalry outside the light gate and the Red Fire Army that arrived later had already encircled, and this area of 100 people could not escape. There was a moment of silence by the moat where the killing had stopped, mingled with the sound of crows chirping not far away, amid the sound of angry cursing. It was the crows that smelled death and began to look for their food.
General Zhang Ju's knife was still dripping with blood. He knew that among the people he had killed was two clan nobles, but he did not hesitate or regret it. It's just that when he heard the angry shouts of the Marquis of Yingchuan, he didn't know how to answer. In the rush and battle, he and his soldiers can forget everything regardless of life and death. However, in such a situation, this is a problem that cannot be solved by his ability.
However, there is no need for him to be embarrassed at this moment. The Red Fire Army arrayed at the gate of the city was divided into two columns, and a war horse carrying its master was looking coldly over this side.
"Old thief! I said I would have broken you to pieces, why, move out of these reasons...... Do you know now that you're scared? Hum! ”
Large flocks of crows began to hover overhead. It's been a long time since there have been such mass deaths in the vicinity of Chang'an, and these guys are eager to start their feast. It's just that now the knives and guns on the ground are murderous, so that they don't dare to stay.
"The old man is here! If you have the ability, you can come and kill it! Hum! The high temple is not far from here, I want to see which of you has the audacity to cut down the grass and eradicate the roots of his children and grandchildren! ”
At this point, there is nothing to fear. Yingchuan Hou's eyebrows were all fried, and he glared angrily. Although he didn't know why the cavalry stopped moving, he vaguely guessed that they must have received some kind of order to make such a move. That being the case, there's nothing to be afraid of.
Yun Bing, who was on the dragon horse, endured the pain of the wound, she secretly gritted her teeth, and wanted to fly over now, and pierce the old guy with a shot. But she endured it again. Because just now, a cavalry of the Yulin Army galloped to the armies and conveyed the latest order!
"Yuan Gong Order! And keep people under the knife ......! ”
Whether it was the Red Fire Army or the cavalry of the Xiliu Battalion, of course they knew whose order it was, so they ordered it to be forbidden, immediately stopped the battle, and formed a formation to surround it. Including Yun Bing, he also put away his long sword. She immediately looked around over the crowd, although she hadn't seen Yuan Zhao's figure appear yet, but the warm and aggrieved emotions revealed in those clear eyes couldn't be hidden no matter how much she could hide it.
Seeing that no one paid attention to them anymore, these clan nobles led by the Marquis of Yingchuan gradually subsided in fright. They believe things may soon turn around. Therefore, some of them are emboldened, and the tone of scolding is much more rampant.
"The Han Dynasty was established by Emperor Gaozu, and the surname of this world was Liu! Now there are people in the court harboring evil intentions, wanting to cause trouble and shake the society. You men of the army, who are responsible for protecting the country, should distinguish between good and evil, and help the clan to eradicate those who harbor dissenting intentions...... This is the work of Kuang Fu Sheji! Doesn't anyone understand this...... Yes? ”
The west wind hunts, and the armor is cold. Everyone watched the performer's dying throes with blank expressions. But I heard someone sigh not far away, and cut off his words lightly.
"Could it be...... Is this the reason why you assassinated the important officials of the court, persecuted the Son of Heaven, and attempted to rebel and cause rebellion? ”
The evening breeze blows the willows, the remnant sun is about to end, and there is a bell ringing in the distance, the whole
Chang'an heard the bell. This came from the highest bell tower in the city, and it was shocking. The Marquis of Yingchuan and the remaining clan nobles turned their heads together to meet the light from the west. They finally saw the worst enemy they hated.
The sunset melts gold, and the twilight clouds merge. The Great Han Yulin Army protected their Emperor Majesty and stayed dozens of zhang away. And a single ride in a green shirt came calmly. Time flies, and when he returns to Chang'an, although he has gone through a hundred battles and thousands of disasters, the blood in his chest is still surging, just like back then.
"Yuan Zhao...... Sure enough, it's you! It turns out that you have already returned! I didn't enter Chang'an, but I hid behind my back and arranged it. No wonder...... You're so ruthless! ”
Yingchuan Hou stared at the figure of the horse viciously, if his eyes could kill, he couldn't wait to cut that person into seventeen or eighteen pieces, so as to relieve the hatred in his heart. Subsequently, the other clan nobles found the emperor safe and sound, and the expressions on their faces began to become hideous.
"Yingchuan Hou, you are wrong. I just arrived just in time! If we could have come back one step earlier, there wouldn't have been so much bloodshed and death in Chang'an City! These are all your sins. ”
The horses stopped, and all the soldiers greeted their horses with military salutes. Yuan Zhao waved his hand, and then looked at the clan nobles who had become prisoners. The tone of his voice had never been so serious.
"Haha! I really didn't expect that you rushed back from thousands of miles away, and instead of going to the city to protect your family, you rushed to save the emperor first...... Yuan Zhao, this doesn't look like the style you've always had? Isn't that the supreme power and glory more important than your wife and children in your eyes? ”
Yingchuan Hou looked at Yuan Zhao opposite with disdain out of the corner of his eyes. He didn't use any means now, he just wanted to hit this person's arrogant heart hard. Perhaps, only enemies and friends in this world can truly understand how proud this seemingly indifferent person is in his bones!
"In life, there must be a distinction between great righteousness and small righteousness. I Yuanzhao has received the grace of two generations of emperors, since I promise the country with my body, in front of my family and country, how can I take care of the personal feelings of my children?! ”
The words are concise and to the point, and the righteousness is awe-inspiring. The soldiers present were all moved, and then what rose from the bottom of their hearts was even more fanatical worship. This is the real pillar of the country, where the spirit of the Han lies! Even the emperor, who was surrounded by the Yulin army not far away, couldn't help but moisten the corners of his eyes. Whether in the past, now, or in the future, he is still his "brother Yuan" after all, and the brotherly love will not change.
"Hmph...... In that case, there is no need to say more! Yuan Zhao, what are you going to do to us? If you want to kill or chop, come now! ”
"Yingchuan Hou, you are wrong again. It's not that I'm going to do anything to you, it's not that I'm going to kill you...... The fate of all of you will be decided by the laws of the Great Han! ”
There was no need to give any more orders, and the cavalrymen who had already understood what Yuan Zhao meant rushed up and tied the ropes of these lucky guys to a strong knot. Then regardless of their angry scolding and struggle, they were escorted away.
"Master...... You can rest assured! Feng'er and Sister Suxi, they are all fine....... ”
Yun Bing, who had relaxed and slackened, whispered this sentence, and finally couldn't hold on anymore and fainted in Yuan Zhao's arms. But no one knows how anxious he was before hearing this sentence, who had always been calm and calm on the surface!
"Alas! Maintain the tall image of the pretending ...... It's hard! ”