The two armies outside the Wusheng Gate in the northern city of Chang'an confronted each other for half the night. Facing the cavalry of the Black Eagle Army, which was covered in the dust of the Northern Kingdom, and the 20,000 elite soldiers of the Northern Army battalion, none of them dared to cross the thunder pool for half a step.

Fu Shou Hou Dong Yan, who held the tiger talisman personally granted by the emperor to transfer troops, couldn't help but want to urge the soldiers of the Northern Army to rush over directly several times. Wushengmen is just a stone's throw away, but you can only watch it and can't enter. He is really unwilling!

However, Liu Xun, the general of the Northern Army Battalion with a solemn face, rejected him several times. Needless to say, the prestige of the Black Eagle Army, just the evil aura rushing in front of him was already unsettling and the morale of the army was disordered.

"Master Hou, it's not that I'm cowardly, but I don't want the soldiers to lose their lives in vain!"

Liu Xun looked at the opposite lineup with a complicated expression, both envious and afraid. In the morning light, there was a faint murderous aura. If such a cavalry rushes over on horseback, these people under his command may not be able to support half an hour.

"We have 20,000 soldiers, and we have the Emperor's order. There are less than 10,000 people on the other side...... Isn't there a chance yet? ”

Dong Yan had never rushed into battle, so he understood that the situation in front of him was indeed a little difficult. Liu Xun smiled bitterly and shook his head, although he was a little helpless, he didn't dare to offend him.

"Master Hou, sometimes the victory or defeat of the two armies cannot be determined by the number of people...... The Black Eagle Army grew up in the competition with the Hun cavalry, and was already the strongest army in the world. Now they are coming with the power of a great victory, and their edge is unstoppable! Let the soldiers rush forward, I'm afraid it will be a waste of life! ”

"Humph! The Black Hawks are going to rebel. He had sent people over to communicate several times before, but Wei Qing didn't reply a word. When I return to the emperor, I have to let him go around without food! ”

Dong Yan's ambition was frustrated, and his expression was full of hatred. Although Liu Xun didn't dare to show it on his face, he was already looking forward to this master with low eyes and a low eye, so he would go back to his life soon! Save yourself from embarrassing yourself here.

It seems that his secret chatter played a role, and at dawn, Xu Shi, the chief eunuch beside the emperor, came by order. After a brief negotiation, he took several generals of the two armies, along with Dong Yan, into Chang'an. The rest of the men and horses were led by their own remaining generals, who continued to stay where they were, waiting for orders.

Liu Xun breathed a long sigh of relief, and his heart was temporarily relaxed. When he entered Wusheng Gate, he secretly looked at Hou Weiqing of Changping, who was walking in front, and saw that this famous general was really extraordinary. Although it is inconvenient to step forward to express admiration, I am already secretly convinced in my heart.

Chen soldiers on both sides were outside the Wusheng Gate. Among the generals who followed the main general into the city, Liu Xun brought three deputy generals, and behind Wei Qing were Cao Xiang, Su Jian, the head of the famous generals in the Black Eagle Army, and Huang Tao, the general of Xiaoguo. The rest of Gongsun Rongnu and others waited in the army.

Since entering the city, Wei Qing has been as calm as water and has not said a word. He naturally knew that this return to the army was an unauthorized operation, and if he seriously investigated it according to the military order, he would be guilty of killing his head. But he still came without hesitation. Because he believed that what Yuan Zhao said in the letter was not wrong.

"Since ancient times, the so-called king's teacher is not for the king or the court! Nor can they become the minions of those in power, or even become their tools for doing evil...... The dignified Han army should eliminate external troubles and threaten the Quartet, maintain the stability of the world internally, and contribute its own strength to justice and peace in this world. The Black Eagle Army, I hope it will become the prototype of such an army in your hands, providing a correct direction for the development of the Han army in the future. This is not only the historical mission of this army, but also the great responsibility that General Wei is about to shoulder...... So, let's start with this one! ”

Yuan Zhao's words had been weighed over and over several times in Wei Qing's heart. From Saibei to Chang'an, from the Yellow River to Weishui, traveling thousands of miles, the feeling in his heart is getting deeper and deeper.

"Justice and fairness in the world...... How exactly should it be measured? Brother Yuan, I can't tell the difference so clearly! I hope that after entering Chang'an, I will have the opportunity to get your personal teaching. ”

Wei Qing, who was riding on a horse and thinking silently in his heart, raised his head, and there was already a tall building complex of Weiyang Palace in front of him. Suddenly, passing through countless people, he saw two familiar figures, entering from the Suzaku Gate under the gaze of a large number of palace guards as if they were facing a great enemy.

"It turns out that you have already come early! I hope I can tell in front of His Majesty the Emperor...... Otherwise, even if you don't want your life today, you must be kept safe! ”

The people who entered Weiyang Palace in half an hour were Yuan Zhao and the crown prince Liu Ju. They didn't see Wei Qing who had just turned the corner, and naturally they didn't know the worry in his eyes.

Liu Ju, the crown prince who stepped into Weiyang Palace again, walked between the palaces, and suddenly felt that after only one night, his mood was very different. These places and palace scenes that he has been familiar with since he was a child, in his eyes now, he feels a little strange for no reason.

From childhood to adulthood, in everyone's words, the well-guarded Weiyang Palace is the safest place in the world. However, he no longer thinks so. If it weren't for Xiao Lie's sacrifice to save him, last night would probably be the end of his life! The safest place in the eyes of the world is a cage of silent strangulation.

Fortunately, now that Brother Yuan is by his side, naturally there is no need to be afraid! Thinking of this, the prince leaned towards Yuan Zhao again while walking. Feeling that aura of security, even the fear that he was about to go to meet his father was somewhat alleviated.

Yuan Zhao didn't notice these small movements of his. The crown prince Liu Ju originally refused to come, but he reluctantly persuaded him to make the safest guarantee again, so he followed.

Yuan Zhao didn't know how much change the prince's heart would have after this incident. But he has great confidence that this catastrophe will leave an incomparably deep imprint on his heart. Some of the ideas that he has instilled in him may have some effect subtly. And that's enough.

As for the reaction of the emperor who is about to meet? An imperceptible smile crossed the corner of Yuan Zhao's mouth. The emperor's mind is difficult to guess but easy to guess! The root of everything is just that the suspicion is too serious. Especially this power-hungry man today. If the courtiers who have made too much credit have a bad relationship with the prince, the sense of threat that will be added to him invisibly will make it difficult for him to sleep and eat!

"Whether it is a thousand years ago or a thousand years later, the best destination for these so-called founding emperors and Ming monarchs should be to retire and retire when their achievements are at their peak! After being complacent and satisfied, the whole country will inevitably face their arbitrary actions next. The absolute power of overriding the national level with individual will and losing control will surely be a disaster for the whole world......! ”

The car ahead is not far away, and the car behind is a lesson! Eyes that penetrate thousands of years can naturally understand all this. It's just that it is not easy to make the best arrangements on your own. Even if he has been preparing for this for more than ten years, he does not have the confidence to win. And this day, with the final victory of the Xiongnu War, finally came ahead of schedule!

The high steps of Hanyuan Hall went up one step at a time, and Yuan Zhao's heart swelled up. Until now, no one has really understood the ultimate purpose of what he did. But it didn't matter, there was already enough weight of followers gathered behind him.

If you want to achieve great things, you can't have a perfect strategy. The two armies are at war, and they can send troops if they have a five-point chance of victory. Now, after careful consideration, he is seventy percent sure. That's why he walked into Weiyang Palace with an indifferent expression and came to Hanyuan Palace.

The haze in the sky finally cleared, and the sun began to shine. Although it was early winter and the weather was cold, I didn't have time to care about it at the moment. Everyone's eyes were firmly fixed on the people who walked into the Hanyuan Palace. Perhaps, after this young and elegant figure enters, a great change that can change the pattern of the world will start in today's court.

Yuan summoned the prince to enter the palace, and Changping Hou Weiqing was arranged to temporarily wait for the emperor to be summoned in the square outside the Hanyuan Palace. The two are separated by a palace gate of nine steps. The general, clad in the dust, looked calm, waiting for the coming fate. And Pingyuan Hou Cao Xiang, who was closely behind him, raised his eyes to look at the palace gate, but he was meeting Xu Shi, the chief eunuch who entered the palace to restore his life, the eyes of the two people collided slightly, Cao Xiang hurriedly lowered his head, many subtle and unspeakable things, except for them, no one knew.

His Majesty the Emperor, who was high above, squinted his eyes slightly, and felt a little tingling as he looked at the people who gradually walked in from the dazzling light of the palace gate. The prince who walked behind had grown up, and he was no longer the child who endorsed the rules in front of him. He will eventually have his own followers, allegiances, and a wide world.

And when his eyes shifted to the white-clothed figure, he felt as if he was in a trance. This figure is different from the child who walked into this hall for the first time, although the body shape is different, but the temperament in the invisible has not changed much. Over the years, all aspects of this dynasty have changed, but only this person has left no mark. The Emperor felt deep doubt.

"Father! Sons please! ”

The crown prince Liu Ju fell to his knees. In any case, his behavior caused trouble to the still sick emperor after all, and it violated filial piety.

There was some surprise, and under the attention of hundreds of civil and military officials, he saw the emperor wave his hand casually, asking the prince to get up and retreat to the side for the time being. His gaze was blazing, and he kept his eyes fixed on the other person.

"Yuan Zhao, are you here?"

"Your Majesty, I'm here."

"Today, I will kill you! What do you have to say?"

"Minister...... Speechless. ”

"Excellent! Come on, launch the noon gate...... Beheading! ”

The king's words, life and death are signed, with Tianxian in his mouth, and the killing intent suddenly appears!