Chu State's victory, this is a fortunate thing, if it is still Yingshangjun, Xia Huan is estimated to be able to stay in Shoudu for a long time, and it doesn't matter much if he doesn't even go back.

However, now that Xia Huan has changed his title to Sanchuan, his title has been changed to King Zhou, and as a king, it is impossible to stay in Shoudu for a long time.

What's more, the crown prince will not be allowed to be named the third prince of the Song Dynasty to stay in the capital for a long time.

Therefore, according to the usual practice, Xia Huan only stayed in the Shoudu for less than ten days before he had to set off.

On the day of departure, the north of Shoudu City was all controlled by the palace guards.

About two or three hundred steps away from the north gate, a small high platform was temporarily erected.

This is a special day, as the king of Xia Huan, will leave Beijing with the three princes.

Before the hour came, there was just a glimmer of light on the horizon in winter.

In the roar of the city gate, a palace guard with hundreds of silver armor and silver horses poured out. He was followed by thousands of soldiers in the same silver armor.

Then, between the high platform and the city gate, a formation was formed.

In the cold wind, the cold armor will feel like it is cut and broken, but these foot soldiers and cavalry are still sonorous and tall.

Even the inhuman horses only snort occasionally.

As soon as the hour arrived, a group of people from Gong'e Temple with their heads bowed and bent over their bodies carried all kinds of melons, fruits, flesh and vegetables, and added things to the high platform and the tables placed under the high platform.

A moment later, hundreds of civil and military officials dressed in gorgeous costumes walked out of the city gate one after another.

After the ministers were all standing at the corresponding tables, the heavy sound of cars sounded at the gate of the city.

Six white horses, all of them, led a luxurious and heavy carriage, slowly approached the city gate.

On the right side of the carriage, Xia Yan, dressed in the prince's costume, has a warm smile on his face, which makes people feel like a spring breeze.

On the left, the third prince Xia Xu, as usual, was wearing his battle armor heroically. His eyes were full of murderous aura. As if the blow to him a few days ago did not exist at all.

Behind the three princes, it was Xia Huan, who was named the king of Zhou.

The king is crowned, and the king sends it off, which is already a custom in the Chu State. From more than ten years ago, the eldest prince was named the queen of Nanyang, and in more than ten years, the Chu Emperor sent out his three sons.

However, in the past ten years, there have been a total of four send-offs, but there has never been such a big scene.

It's not that this specially built platform is so special, but today, hundreds of civil and military officials, from the three dukes and nine secretaries, down to the small officials, except for General Ji Shu leading the troops, but all those who are qualified to come are all present.

Accompanied by the sound of bells, Emperor Chu, accompanied by the great eunuch Wang Shu, slowly ascended to the high platform.

And the three brothers Xia Huan are standing at the foot of the high platform.

Although the scene was gorgeous and solemn, it did not have much practical significance.

After Emperor Chu gave a few words of encouragement, everyone sat down in the cold wind and ate together.

"Seventh brother, how do you feel about today's scene compared to half a year ago when you and my brother were alone in the long pavilion?" After taking his seat, the prince drank a glass of warm wine, looked at Xia Huan with a smile and asked.

"Although the long pavilion is small, it is better to be accompanied by a brother." After Xia Huan finished speaking, he picked up the wine glass and drank it all at the prince.

Looking at Xia Huan's attitude, the prince nodded with satisfaction, and during the banquet, he told Xia Huan a lot of things that Sanchuan needed to pay attention to, and even said frankly that wherever there is a need, he can write back to Shoudu.

The two brothers seem to be close. From time to time, there will be ministers running over to toast Xia Huan and congratulate him on the joy of being crowned king.

The difference is that the three princes on the side seem to be a little uncared for.

The three princes and the crown prince are not in harmony, so it is naturally impossible to talk.

And he was crowned king this time, obviously forced to be helpless. Even those courtiers who were loyal to him did not come forward to congratulate him.

A wine banquet, especially in the midst of this cold wind, is even more deserted.

An hour later, when the Emperor of Chu left, the civil and military officials also left one after another.

When another half an hour passed, under the high platform, when the prince and Prime Minister Jing Che left together, the rest of the people were not sedentary for a long time.

In the end, only a dozen people who were loyal to the three princes remained.

In front of the city gate, under the high platform, the scene of a dozen or so people seemed more deserted than empty.

"Seventh brother, although you and the prince have a deep brotherly relationship, in the end, you still have to go on the road with the third brother......" Just after Xia Huan drank the last glass of wine and slowly stood up, the third prince, who had never spoken, suddenly said.

Xia Huan turned his head, smiled, and said, "Where is the third brother, between you and me, we are also brothers." ”

When the third prince heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then chuckled lightly and shook his head slightly, not knowing what he meant.

"Alright, go back too. It's windy outside the city, don't be bitter about yourself! The third prince stood up, shook his calves, and said with a shake of his calves, which had lost some consciousness.

"Your Highness......" The dozen or so people in front of him wanted to speak and stopped, and their expressions were all a little bitter.

The third prince waved his hand and stopped: "Okay, there is no need to say more, everything has its own certainty." ”

After the third prince finished speaking, he no longer paid attention to these courtiers who were loyal to him, and glanced at his subordinates.

The servant who had been with him for more than ten years led a war horse to him with understanding.

"Seventh brother, you have been riding well since you were a child. Speaking of which, I just sounded a few days ago, you and the sixth brother also conspired with a tiger. How about today, compare this riding skill with your third brother? ”

The third prince caressed his beloved horse, and there was a bit of freedom and ease in his expression.

"The order of the third brother, how dare the younger brother disobey?" Xia Huan arched his hand and answered.

As soon as Xia Huan finished speaking, Sun Qian, who was waiting on the side, also led a horse and walked forward.

The third prince nodded with satisfaction, and the two of them turned over at the same time.

"Drive!"

A long whip sounded, and the third prince didn't say anything to Xia Huan, and rushed out first.

Xia Huan didn't care about anything, he also whipped hard, and chased after the third prince.

Riding a horse seems to be an easy task, but it is not as simple as imagined.

In horse racing, in addition to competing for horsepower, the driver also needs to consume great energy and physical strength.

Xia Huan's horse and the horse harness of the third prince are all horses of the Royal Horse Division, so they naturally have nothing to say when they run. After a moment's effort, he left his entourage behind.

After running for nearly ten miles, the third prince seemed to stop as if he had exhausted his breath.

At this time, beside the three princes, in addition to Xia Huan, only his servant and Sun Qian, who was responsible for protecting Xia Huan, were left.

The third prince glanced at Sun Qian, who was not panting at all, nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "The seventh brother has also recruited a lot of talents. ”

The third brother smiled. Xia Huan arched his hand and replied lukewarmly.

"Hehe" The third prince smiled, and then said disappreciatively: "The seventh brother went to Sanchuan here, and only asked his father for four military horses, and the number was less than 30,000. With this kind of soldiers and horses, if you want to deal with the Han Kingdom, I am afraid that it is not enough. ”

Xia Huan silently stared ahead, while waiting for the next step of the third prince.

Sure enough, after just a pause, the third prince said again: "The terrain of Sanchuan is dangerous, and it will not work without heavy troops. It's a pity that although the third brother wants to help you, he can't help it. However, the foolish brother can recommend to his father and ask for two more troops as your own army. ”