The assassination of the final army in Longshou Canal outside Chang'an City was the most serious assassination incident after Prime Minister Sun Hong was assassinated on the street at Suzaku Gate.

This incident and the huge waves caused by this beginning had a far-reaching impact on the history of the development of the Han Empire. Bloody wind and rain, swords roaring. This great empire will undergo the last baptism in a century. If the initiators could have known the outcome in advance, I wonder if they would have had the guts to do so in the first place?

The final army did not leave a single word about avenging him. However, someone will keep it in mind and do it for him to comfort the heroic soul. And such days will not wait long.

When the news of the assassination of the captain of the Great Han Sili and the Marquis of Pingyue reached Chang'an City, it was almost dusk. The bleak wind and cold rain add to the sadness.

After hearing the news, Dongfang Shuo, Sima Xiangru and others were all shocked. They never expected that they hadn't seen each other for a few days, and they were separated by yin and yang, and people and ghosts had different paths.

Recalling the old days of talking and laughing, like-minded, even if they are open-minded, they can't help but feel like a knife and tears like rain.

Later, the body of the final army was returned. Looking at his closed eyes, pale face, bloodstains on his body, and the long sword that killed him, everyone could no longer hold back the grief and indignation in their hearts.

"Huanghuang Chang'an, the capital of the empire, there are people who are willing to defy the condemnation of the world and openly assassinate important ministers of the imperial court! This is already a serious provocation to the authority of the Reich. If it is not severely punished, where will the majesty of the country be?! ”

"Ziyun has been loyal to the country since he was a young man...... Over the years, he has made great contributions to the Han Empire. It's sad that such a jealous talent has broken the wings of the empire! ”

"This is not providence, but man-made disaster! We should enter the palace at once and ask His Majesty the Emperor to give an order to send out troops and horses to patrol the city and arrest the murderer and the supporters behind him near Chang'an! ”

"If you don't take revenge, you won't give up...... No matter who is behind it, you must avenge Brother Ziyunxian! ”

Voices filled the hall with indignant voices. Sima Xiangru, who came with an illness, endured the grief in his heart and wiped the blood and muddy water off the face of the final army. He raised his head and glanced at Dongfang Shuo, and both saw the determination in each other's eyes.

"We immediately entered the palace overnight, and asked Your Majesty to dispatch soldiers and horses to patrol the city and arrest the murderer...... If necessary, use the Tiger Talisman to mobilize the garrison of the Willow Battalion! ”

Dongfang Shuo's eyes flashed with anger. He already had a vague sense that a conspiracy was unfolding in the invisible darkness. And the death of the final army is just the beginning. Perhaps, an even greater chaos is coming.

More and more people with the news rushed over. In any case, this sudden assassination was too shocking. What's more, the identity of the captain of the Great Han Sili is not trivial. In a sense, the blatant assassination of the head of the Han law enforcement agency is no different from a rebellion.

The wind and rain stopped, but the thunder still roared. The lights and torches in the Chang'an street market were lit, and the imperial historian and general who also got the news had already imposed martial law on the nine gates of Chang'an for the first time. In such a solemn air, more than 20 dynasties led by Shangshu Ling Dongfang Shuo and Imperial Historian Sima Xiangru

The minister of the court, come to the Suzaku Gate, and ask to meet the emperor.

Such a thing is extremely rare. According to the rules, unless there is an urgent and major change, the ministers are not allowed to enter the Weiyang Palace at night. However, the general of the Yulin Army, who was guarding the palace, had already been secretly surprised when he saw such a lineup. And when he heard clearly about the reasons for these ministers to enter the palace, he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly went in to report it in person.

Weiyang Palace at night was as calm as usual, and each palace was emitting a dark light in the dark. The heart of the Han Empire has not yet felt the arrival of a majestic crisis at this moment.

The quiet atmosphere was soon shattered, though. A quarter of an hour later, the Emperor, dressed in casual clothes, hurried to his guards. After hearing the report in his palace, he didn't even have time to put on formal clothes.

Perhaps, in addition to Yuan Zhao, the final army can be regarded as the youngest among the important ministers of the imperial court. Because of this, Emperor Liu Ju has always respected and cordially him. When he first heard the news of his assassination, the emperor was still a little incredulous. But when he saw the heavy expressions on everyone's faces, his heart sank completely.

"How so! Who did it? ”

"Your Majesty, the incident happened suddenly, and the murderer was not caught. It is also unclear who is responsible for this...... The reason why the ministers entered the palace overnight was to ask His Majesty to issue an edict to launch a search near Chang'an. ”

The emperor did not hesitate, and immediately ordered the chief eunuch who was waiting to personally convey the edict, block the nine gates, and impose a curfew. He also sent soldiers to patrol the city and began to search for the assassin's traces within the three counties of Chang'an.

"Your Majesty, just in case, the ministers believe that part of the troops of the Xiliu Battalion should be mobilized and stationed in Chang'an ......."

Dongfang Shuo then whispered again. The Emperor was slightly stunned. He looked at the ministers with a puzzled expression.

"Could it be...... Will things get this serious? ”

"Your Majesty, the period of the centennial ceremony of the Han Empire is approaching. The prosperity of the society is what the world wants! In the period before that, there must be no major upheaval. Weichen was worried that the death of the Pingyue Marquis was not an accidental independent event. It's someone who has been planning for a long time......! ”

Dongfang Shuo didn't say the latter words. But everyone, including the emperor, understood. Sure enough, his worries were not unreasonable. At such a critical moment, if someone has bad intentions, there may be big trouble.

"Alright! Where is the general in front of the palace? ”

"The last general!"

The young general who turned out of the corner of the hall bowed and saluted, waiting for the emperor's orders. This person is also a child of the royal family, named Liu Zuoche. has always been conscientious, with his loyalty and ability, from the Yulin Army guard to the position of general. can be regarded as the best among the children of the royal family.

"I order you to use this tiger talisman to go to the Xiliu Battalion, mobilize 10,000 cavalry, enter Chang'an early tomorrow morning, and assist in the defense of the Nine Gates in case of accidents."

Liu Zuoche answered the order loudly. Then he turned and went out of the temple and disappeared into the night. Time was pressing, and he had to leave the city overnight without delay.

Watching his figure hurry away. Dongfang Shuo frowned slightly, and when he wanted to say something, he saw Sima Xiangru shaking his head at him, signaling that he had something that he shouldn't say

Don't say more. He sighed secretly in his heart. In fact, since hearing the news of the assassination of the final army, his first reaction was that this was absolutely inseparable from the revenge of the royal elites!

The final army has served as the captain of the Han Division for so many years, holding heavy power and being selfless. I don't know how many people I've offended. There are countless people who want to put him to death, both openly and secretly. Especially these royal relatives, they hate him even more. This incident must be inseparable from these people.

However, such words, in front of the emperor, are indeed inconvenient to say clearly.

Although the rain stopped, the thunder did not stop, and occasionally the light of lightning pierced the night sky, illuminating the palace and the outside in a miserable whiteness. There was some silence among the monarchs and ministers, and for some reason, the atmosphere was unsettling. There was some inexplicable confusion in everyone's hearts, as if something extremely bad was going to happen.

"If the mastermind of the assassination is found, I will not spare it!"

After a long time, the emperor slapped the imperial case with hatred, and his tone was very resolute. A lightning bolt split the night sky, everyone raised their heads in unison, and was about to say something more, but they heard a hurried footstep breaking the night and coming from outside the palace gate.

"Your Majesty! There is an urgent report from the messenger of Yumen Pass! ”

Captain Yulin, who was guarding the palace gate, had a panicked look on his face, because he had just seen the white veil wrapped around the arms of the messenger who had come from the wind and rain and was exhausted.

"Yumen Pass? The message sent back by the Great General...... Could it be that the people of the Western Expedition have finally returned? Let him in! ”

Emperor Liu Ju stood up suddenly. His heart began to pound violently. The other ministers also looked at each other, and their faces were full of excitement. Obviously, this must be Yuan Zhao coming back from Xizhou, and he has already entered the Yumen Pass!

When the messenger in military uniform walked in with a weathered face, his face did not have the joy of returning to Chang'an to complete the task, but infinite sadness. In the bright lights, Dongfang Shuo had already seen the piercing white wisp between the arms of this battlefield warrior with only one arm left! He suddenly clenched his palms, ignoring the etiquette of the monarchs and ministers in the main hall, and quickly took two steps to ask first.

"You, you're ...... For whom is filial piety?! ”

Jiang Sheng, who served as a messenger and returned to Chang'an thousands of miles, did not answer Dongfang Shuo's disproportionate question. He took out the piece with infinite weight from his bag, bowed down in front of the golden steps, and said in a hoarse voice.

"Jiang Sheng, the former scout of the Great Han Army, was ordered by the commander of the Western Expeditionary Army and the Han Dynasty to report to His Majesty the Emperor with an urgent military situation!"

Emperor Liu Ju seemed to suddenly understand something. His arm trembled, and he took the piece of music handed over by the eunuch, and when he hurriedly went to look at it, he hurriedly glanced at it, and he was already choked with anger and burst into tears.

Others, while knowing that things were not good, did not know what was going on. Seeing the emperor crying, he couldn't help but be shocked.

"Your Majesty...... What's the matter? ”

"General...... Uncle he...... Unfortunately, he died in the Yumen Pass Army! ”

After saying a word, Emperor Liu Ju couldn't help the pain in his heart anymore. Under great compassion, a mouthful of blood spurted out. His health was not good, but he couldn't withstand such a sudden blow.

In an eventful season, disasters do not go alone. Chang'an, the Han Dynasty, is full of dangers.