In the corridor where Great Xia went west, Lu Mu led the remnants of the defeated army, ruthlessly searching for all the materials that could be taken away along the way. Not only the food and grass materials, but even the young and middle-aged men and women in the county, Lu Mu also ruthlessly issued an order to kill.

Lu Mu became very crazy and murderous, he was not afraid that today's actions would leave a lifetime of infamy, everything Lu Mu did was for Xiyue, so that his people would not be slaughtered in the same way in the future. Only by weakening the opponent's vital forces can the future Western Vietnamese soldiers be less confrontational.

Lu Mu killed and plundered all the way, and soon returned to Lidu City. Although Lu Mu really wanted to settle down in Lidu City and use it as a boundary to redefine the territory. But he knew that he couldn't hold the capital city, after all, Duan Lang's army could cross the desert and block their return route directly from the rear. In desperation, Lu Mu could only order the city to be set on fire, and all the men and horses withdrew to Landu City.

At this time, Lang's men and horses were also speeding towards the capital city. Da Fei and Xiao Bai would send the latest news almost every other day, and when they learned of Lu Mu's crazy behavior along the way, Duan Lang couldn't wait to fly over. In order to prevent Lu Mu from going to Dingluo County to kill the people who stayed in the capital city, Duan Lang specially ordered Liu Xusheng to withdraw into the desert camp in advance and wait for the arrival of the army. Just as Duan Lang was heading to the capital city, Kyoto in Great Xia also underwent major changes.

At this time in Kyoto, the court was scattered, and the various yamen had long ceased to operate, but the military department in charge of Chu Ti and the Xiangguo Mansion of Wu Guangguang were still exercising their rights. Coupled with the guards of the royal family's mansions, the security in Kyoto is quite calm.

Zhang Liancheng, the head of the Iron Guard, left the palace and went straight to the military headquarters. After running several related yamen mansions and four gates in a row, Zhang Liancheng hurriedly returned to the palace. His task was to investigate the batch of robbed silver taels sent to Liu Shuguang in the northern camp. Don't look at Delon's life, but he's not confused. Not to mention that there were no major bandits on the way to the northern camp, and even if there were, the small bandits did not dare to attack the silver two escorted by the military department. The article in this article is self-evident, that is, there are insiders who have moved the idea of snatching the silver taels.

Delong was originally the most shrewd of the princes, but after ascending the throne as emperor, he gradually lost his mind due to the opportunities of the day. Now that he has abdicated his lonely bed, his thinking is clearer. This batch of silver taels was allocated by the royal treasury, and more than 1,000 soldiers escorted it. At present, those who can quietly rob this batch of silver taels can not find a few forces in Great Xia. Moreover, being able to find out the time and route of travel must be done by insiders. In Kyoto as a whole, the range of suspicions for such abilities has narrowed even further.

In the Jing Pavilion of the Imperial Palace, Liu Zhi saw Zhang Liancheng enter the Jing Pavilion, hesitated, and was about to retreat, when he heard Delong say weakly.

"Stay, my time is short, and the real henchmen are a few of you. There are some things that I won't hide from you. ”

Liu Zhi was stunned for a moment, bowed gratefully and said, "The old slave obeys the order!" ”

Delong looked at Zhang Liancheng, and Zhang Liancheng hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, there are three yamen in Kyoto that have the ability to intercept and kill the guards and snatch the silver two. Xiangguo Wu Guangguang and Lord Chuti, the squire of the military department, and Zhang Zhao, the head of the Prison Heaven Academy, can do it. And the three of them all know the specific time and route of travel. The servants investigated the whereabouts of the three adults before and after the military salary left the city, and only ~ Lord Zhang Zhao had been out of the capital. Moreover, many government agents in the Heavenly Prison have lost their traces. ”

Delong's expression was very calm, he closed his eyes slightly and pondered, and said softly, "I guessed that he would do it." The Heavenly Prison is my eyes and ears, but now I am deaf and blind, unable to hear or see anything. I had planned to reward this servant with a sum of silver taels to settle the family before leaving. It's just that he didn't expect him to be so anxious. ”

Liu Zhi rolled his eyes and looked at Delong carefully. Zhang Zhao has not entered the palace for a while, and it seems that the building will collapse Zhang Zhao has begun to find a way back for himself.

DeLong gasped for a few moments, then said, "Liancheng, go do it, do it cleanly." I don't want to see him again, and I don't want anyone to know about his ugly deeds. After all, he's mine. ”

"Slaves obey!" Zhang Liancheng agreed, bowed and retreated.

Delong's gaze fell on Liu Zhi, "Tell me everything that happened during this time." Although I have abdicated, Deguang has never entered Beijing to worship his ancestors. According to the ancestral system, I am still the royal family. Great Xia is coming to an end, and I can't let the royal bloodline be cut off. There are some things that are time to be arranged. ”

Liu Zhi knelt down in front of the bed, "Master, it's not that the old slave deliberately concealed it, it's just that the old slave is worried that the master is overworked and not good for his health." ”

"Say it, if you don't say it, I'm afraid it's really too late." Delon sighed.

"The old slave obeys!"

Liu Zhi gasped slightly and told everything he knew. Even, even the invitation to discuss the world issued by Duan Lang informed Delong.

Delong smiled bitterly, "The world is talking about politics? Hehe, he really thinks of himself as an emperor. Okay, then let him be. Liu Zhi, tell Wu Guangguang, just say that this is my will, let him go to Xiadu Mansion. The world is discussing politics, how can there be no people who have me. Go ahead, and bring Hou Deqing over in addition. ”

Liu Zhi was stunned in his heart, since Delong ascended the throne, the original eldest prince Deguang and the second prince Deqing were grounded by the marquis. Later, Deguang followed Prince Hong on the expedition, and the ban was lifted, but Hou Deqing, who was settled, has been confined to the mansion. Now Delong suddenly wants to see Deqing, and it seems that he is going to arrange things after his death. Especially today, Delong's spirit is suddenly better than in the past, and Liu Zhi knows that this may be the return to the light.

Liu Zhi went out of the palace to deliver the holy decree, and Wu Guangguang learned that he would be asked to go to Xiadu Mansion to participate in the world's politics. In addition to being shocked, I couldn't help but be grateful to Delong for his arrangement. He knew that Delong was doing this, which was tantamount to leaving a way for him Wu Guangguang to survive. If he stays in Kyoto, when the army of Lidu City arrives, Wu Guangguang will bear the brunt of it. But this time, Duan Lang will definitely not sanction him in front of the ministers of the world. Perhaps, a position will be reserved for Wu Guangguang.

In the palace, the two Deqing Delong brothers reunited. After not seeing each other for a few years, the two brothers couldn't help but sigh a little. In the battle for succession that year, everyone focused on Deqing and Dezhang, but they didn't expect that it was the seventh prince Delong who finally won the throne. But in just a few years, the originally powerful Great Xia Empire has become devastated and the imperial family is not protected. Although the main reason for all this is Delong, in the final analysis, it is a huge hidden danger left by their father, Emperor Yuning.

Delong knew that Deguang in Yixiang City would not be able to keep the hearts of the people, and if he wanted to leave the royal bloodline, the only hope could only be pinned on Deqing. But the general trend of the world, Delong understands that he can no longer compete with Duan Lang. The only way to keep a royal bloodline is to keep it secret and wait until it makes a comeback in the future.

After some secret talks, the two brothers immediately got up and running. Delong secretly announced that Chu Ti entered the palace, no matter how Chu Ti is also a royal family, the current situation can only be trusted by Delong, a member of the royal family.

A day later, Bactria Kyoto completely closed the major yamen of the court. The smash hit Prison Courtyard even put a seal. No one knew where Zhang Zhao, the head of the Heavenly Prison Academy, had gone, and even the entire Heavenly Heavenly Court seemed to have disappeared overnight.

The defense of Kyoto was directly taken over by the Imperial Palace, and the Imperial Palace, which had been peaceful, suddenly became busy. The royal vault was completely unsealed, and Hou Deqing and Chu Ti were settled, and they left Kyoto overnight with more than 30 closed carts. Not only did they take the wealth of the palace with them, but they also left with the young members of the royal family and the only 10,000 soldiers and horses in the city.

Kyoto is a huge city, and the streets are sparsely populated. Not only did the courtiers flee with their families, but even the wealthier merchants and vendors had already evacuated Kyoto. Overnight, the palace was empty, except for the Silent Pavilion that remained heavily guarded.

In the Jing Pavilion, the old eunuch Shu Zang stood in front of the couch, and Delong's face showed a rare ruddyness.

DeLong shouted softly, "Shuzang." ”

"The old slave is here." Shuzang replied with a bow.

"Ever since I ascended the throne and took over the Vault, I have known that my ancestors left behind a secret guard. In the past few years, I have only personally approved Zhang Liancheng and others as members of the secret guard, which can be regarded as adding a trace of fresh blood to the secret guard. According to the blood oath of the secret guard, I will entrust you with the future. I hope I can wait for the person I want to see under the Nine Springs. ”

Shuzang said calmly, "Master, rest assured, we have all made a blood oath, and we are willing to fulfill the oath with our lives." As the head of the secret guard, the old slave must be the first. ”

Delon let out a long sigh, "Go, take my guards with you, and carry out your last vows. ”

Shu Zang knelt down and said goodbye, "The old slave retired, and under the nine springs of his day, the old slave asked the master for peace again." ”

Shu Zang bowed and retreated, Zhang Liancheng glanced at Delong sadly, and silently followed. Zhang Liancheng knew that their departure and the friendship with Delong's master and servant was over. From now on, these people will never set foot in the palace again.

It was unusually quiet in the Jing Pavilion, and Delong looked at Liu Zhi and said calmly, "Liu Zhi, the whole of Kyoto will be handed over to you." Although there are not many guards in the palace, I must not lose my royal majesty. If I can't wait for that day, I will carry my jade coffin to the city wall, and I will fight with you. Remember, until that day comes, all my news will be kept secret. From now on, only you can enter the Pavilion. Anyone else who enters, no matter what they do! ”

Liu Zhi fell to his knees crying, trembling and said, "Old slave ~ obey the order!" ”

A rare smile appeared on Delong's face, all the aftermath had been arranged, and he suddenly felt his whole body and mind lightened. In this gamble, he lost Daxia Jiangshan to Duan Lang. But Delong still used the last royal background to leave a generous gift to Duan Lang. If Shu Zang and the others succeed, maybe Duan Lang will also be in turmoil. Even if Great Xia was torn apart, Delong didn't want to see Duan Lang sitting high on the throne.