It's another day, and the sun is setting in the west. In the south wing of the Jinyi Guard Command Post in the capital, a man dressed as an official slave brought dinner, water for washing and combing, and replacing the toilet.

As soon as the slave put down the water, he began to speak. His eyes didn't look at Nangong Dingkang, he was always busy with his own business, his voice was very small, his tone was undulating, and his speed was extremely fast, as if it was not him who spoke.

"I'm Ah San, and the following words, I will see Ah Jin and say to him. Wei Chaoge accused him of treason, and the evidence was that he had a close relationship with Altan Khan and colluded with the White Lotus Sect. I've heard that there is more substantial evidence, but I haven't seen it. Zheng Shu was imprisoned, on the same charge, not convicted. However, he didn't say anything, insisting that Wei Chaoge was falsely accused, and counter-accused Wei Chaoge of treason, but unfortunately there was no evidence. ”

"In addition, Lord Qian had taken leave a month ago, and Lord Yang suspected that he was actually controlling Xiangji and wanted to treat him for fake public and private interests. The northern front line that Zheng Shu was in charge of was all disbanded, and I was transferred to the northeast. Wei Chaoge did not return to the Central Plains. I detained you because I was afraid that Ah Jin would not return, but I didn't do this to Wei Chaoge's side. Lord Yang was instructed to investigate all of the above. If you need me to inform your home of your news, take the spoon in your left hand. ”

Nangong Dingkang's expression has not changed since his first sentence, and he sat at the table to clean up the paper and pen on the table. After he had put all the food away, he naturally picked up the spoon with his left hand and scooped a spoonful of soup into the rice.

Ah San turned around and took the replaced toilet and all the utensils he used last time out of the door and closed the door. In the room, Nangong Dingkang seemed to be chewing and eating slowly, but his heart was already setting off a huge wave.

Who is this person? Listening to his words, it was like helping Ah Jin. It's true? Or was it sent by Yang Junqing? However, this is the Jinyiwei command post, and the only one who can come in can be Jinyiwei. Who is Zheng Shu? Who is Wei Chaoge? Treason? Why did Ah Jin commit treason? Also, that Lord Qian is also Jinyiwei? Ah Jin is just a newly-sealed miscellaneous general, how could he get into such a thing? Could it be that ......, so is he? Yang Junqing has been staring at Xiang Ji, is there anything in Xiang Ji? Ah Jin, will you come back? In any case, this has nothing to do with the entire Nangong clan.

Halfway through the meal, Nangong Dingkang still didn't have any clue. Don't recognize him? No way. Now everything is still undecided, it is useless to think about it, and wait for Ah Jin to come back and find a way.

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Pingyang, rainy for days, no sunshine.

"Nangong Pu, come out!" Fu Qingshuang didn't use the rules to worship this time, but broke in directly, but before he entered the backyard, he was entangled in a formation of twenty-seven people. Fu Qingshuang didn't want to hurt people, and that formation was also based on defense.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Nangong Pu appeared not far away, looked at Fu Qingshuang in the array, and raised his hand helplessly. The people who formed the formation quickly dispersed outward, and Fu Qingshuang also stopped attacking.

"What are you doing again?" Nangong Pu's expression was annoyed.

"The Tartars have captured Shizhou." Fu Qingshuang looked at Nangong Pu and said anxiously, but seeing that Nangong Pu didn't seem to react, he said, "They have nearly 100,000 troops. Even if your defensive position is very useful, and the doors and walls are reinforced, people are armies, so they can't resist like this! ”

"You want to take Xiaowan?" Nangong Pu didn't seem to hear what he said, so he asked directly.

"Things have changed, and I suggest you all go." Fu Qingshuang looked at Nangong Pu seriously.

Nangong Pu shook his head, "However, the news I got was different from yours. The Tatar army did not have 100,000, and more troops were divided, and Datongfu sent troops to surround and intercept, and the Tatars had long been defeated and had not yet reached Shizhou. ”

"Who did you listen to?" Fu Qingshuang suddenly said loudly: "I don't care who you listen to, but I have seen with my own eyes that the pursuing Ming army does not fight at all, the Tatar army is almost unharmed, and Shizhou has fallen!" According to the enemy's speed, it will only be a few days to Binh Duong. Are you leaving?! ”

Nangong Pu continued to shake his head, "Are you making up these for taking Xiao Wan away?" ”

Fu Qingshuang said angrily: "You just don't believe me!" ”

"I think Nangong's subordinates and the prefect of Pingyang should be much more credible than you." Nangong Pu said calmly.

"Nangong Pu!" Fu Qingshuang shouted: "You go north and take a look!" As far as the defense of Pingyang and the preparations in this mansion are concerned, nothing can be stopped! You can't believe me, are you going to let your whole family die here?! ”

Nangong Pu ignored him and turned to leave.

"Nangong Pu! Give Xiaowan, Chengjun, and Chengrui to me, and I'll take them to Jingzhou! Fu Qingshuang shouted behind him.

Nangong Pu didn't look back and walked away slowly.

Fu Qingshuang chased after him for a few steps, pleading behind him, "Ah Pu, I didn't lie to you, even if it was that incident, I, I just ......." Pu, if you don't leave, then give them to me, it's too late! ”

Nangong Pu stopped, thought for a long time, turned around, and ordered the hall behind him, "Let the hall master come here." He also said to Fu Qingshuang: "The Nangong clan has been in Pingyang for generations, and I won't leave for this kind of groundless thing." Whether it is Xiaowan, Chengjun, or Chengrui, as long as it is my family, I will protect it. No matter what your purpose, a few warnings, I still want to thank you. ”

Fu Qingshuang smiled bitterly, "I don't want you to thank you." Okay, if you don't leave, what about the four halls? I told you ...... last time. ”

"As I said earlier, it's not that simple." Nangong Pu interrupted him.

"Didn't come?" Fu Qingshuang looked at Nangong Pu with a complicated expression, "If I talk nonsense about this kind of thing, you should also believe it!" You know? If you've figured out how to summon now, it's too late! Fu Qingshuang calmed down, he already knew that Nangong Dingkang and Nangong Jin were not there, and even Li Songran was in Jingzhou, and there were only women and children at home. So, he persuaded again: "Go to Jingzhou, go now." ”

Before Nangong Pu could say anything, Tang Shubin arrived, "The eldest son." ”

"What is the situation of the Tatar army now?" Nangong Pu asked directly in front of Fu Qingshuang.

Tang Shubin glanced at Fu Qingshuang and said, "Back to the eldest prince, the Tartar army is divided into three places, but as soon as they enter the Central Plains, they are targeted by the Datong defenders. In addition, the Tartars did not dare to go deeper, and we got the news only to Shizhou. Someone has been sent to verify the military reports and secret reports of the government along the way, all of which say so. ”

After Tang Shubin finished speaking, Nangong Pu looked at Fu Qingshuang and said, "Heard?" I don't have to lie to you. ”

"Shizhou has been lost! How many times am I going to say it?! Fu Qingshuang's voice unconsciously became louder again, "Where did this news come from?" Did the Tartars tell you that they only went to Shizhou? Now I tell you clearly, Shizhou City is broken! The Tatar army continues to go deeper! ”

Tang Shubin looked at Nangong Pu and said, "Only yesterday did the congregation come back from Shizhou, not what Fu Gongzi said. ”

"You're going to see it again!" Fu Qingshuang stared at Tang Shubin and said angrily.

After a while, Nangong Pu said to Tang Shubin: "Send someone to Shizhou and listen carefully." ”

"Yes." Tang Shubin bowed and retreated.

Fu Qingshuang looked at Nangong Pu, with a wry smile on his face, and said weakly: "Ah Pu, it's too late......"

"I'll take care of my family's affairs. Nothing else, you go. Nangong Pu gave an order to evict customers, but this time, Fu Qingshuang didn't leave, and found a rockery to sit down. Nangong Pu didn't chase him again, and Gu Zi walked away.

Not far from the corner of the wall, Shen Xueying was standing, and when she saw Nangong Pu coming, she hesitated slightly and followed him.

"Why aren't you in Qiming Hall?" In the past few days, Nangong Pu has gathered all his family members in Qiming Hall. said that it was to accompany Zhou Tang, and everyone seemed to understand the facts, but no one said it.

Shen Xueying thought about it for a while, plucked up her courage and said: "What he said is right, even if it is a rumor, you should believe it, not to mention that the Tartars have entered the Central Plains." ”

Nangong Pu sighed slightly, "It's okay, don't think about it." ”

"Because you can't even move around! Because, Dad gave Sitang to Nangong Jin! Shen Xueying said excitedly.

Nangong Pu looked back at her and shook his head, "Those four halls are recruitment, and they can only fight at the border pass, and they can't enter Pingyang." ”

"What about Chenzhou? Nangong Jin brought them to Chenzhou! Thinking of Shen Weidong, Shen Xueying had tears in her eyes.

"It's not the same thing." Nangong Pu didn't want to explain to her anymore, so he said, "Go back to Qiming Hall and go to accompany your mother." ”

But Shen Xueying didn't leave, looked at Nangong Pu with infinite sadness, and asked softly: "If all this is ruined by Nangong Jin, will your father regret it?" ”

Nangong Pu sighed helplessly, "Don't think nonsense, it's none of Ajin's business at all." ”

Shen Xueying had a slight sneer on her face, stopped looking at him, and turned around and walked towards Qiming Hall.

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Since the news of the Tatars entering the Central Plains, Pingyang has been a lot colder, and there is always an uneasy mood in the air. Although Zhang Huili kept comforting everyone, he still secretly sent his daughter Zhang Qiongshan to Mrs. Zhang's maiden house.

But even so, the peace didn't last long.

Pingyang Mansion, Zhang Huili's hand holding the military newspaper was trembling, and he muttered in his mouth: "No, it's not Shizhou, how can it be ......?" ”

A master on the side stared at Zhang Huili nervously, "Master Zhang? "There were five or six people in this office, all with the same expressions as the master.

Zhang Huili raised his head violently, glanced at everyone present, his face turned pale, and his voice trembled slightly, "Immediately pass the order, close the city gate, and the whole city has a curfew." Let all the soldiers go to the city wall and prepare to defend the city! ”

Everyone present was stunned, but no one received the order.

"What are you doing standing?" Zhang Huili shouted: "The Tartar has already passed Luohui Mountain, and it will only take one day to reach Pingyang!" Just go! ”

Hearing this, everyone didn't seem to react, and in just a moment, five or six people in the room rushed out of the room to give orders.

Zhang Huili sat down in a daze, his eyes staring straight ahead. Pingyang Mansion has never been a military town, what is the use of 800 government soldiers? The Tatar cavalry that even the Xuanda defenders can't stop, can Pingyang stop it?

In just a few incense sticks, the city of Pingyang not only did not enter the curfew, but was surrounded by people on all sides of the city gate. The people have only one demand - to get out of the city!

Zhang Huili still wanted to persuade him, but no matter what he said, he didn't want to disperse, and seeing that there were more and more people, he could only order people to be arrested. In an instant, heavily armed government soldiers rushed into the crowd and arrested dozens of leading civilians into prison, while countless people were wounded.

After most of the day, the people surrounding the city gate were dispersed. But before the soldiers of Pingyang Mansion could take a breath, the vanguard of the Tatar cavalry had already arrived at the city of Pingyang.