Tong Guan general Yu Fengzu is facing the most important choice in his life.

Yu Fengzu is exactly fifty years old, as a commander of the forbidden army, he was recognized by the emperor when it comes to martial arts, but when it comes to talent as a military general, then he obviously lacks adaptability. Years of forbidden military life have made him accustomed to following orders and acting without asking whether it is right or wrong. It was precisely because of his loyalty and many years of service in the palace that the former emperor Liu Yutong entrusted him with the responsibility of guarding Tongguan.

After taking office, Yu Fengzu was also conscientious and conscientious all the way, self-denial and public service. The garrison of Tongguan has never been left behind, and when it comes to the level of defense of Tongguan, the only difference between it and the combat period is that it can keep people passing. Therefore, after Yu Fengzu received Liu Yan's secret order to strengthen his vigilance, the strictness of the inspection of Tongguan immediately went up to a new level, not only the vehicles must be strictly checked, but even people have to be searched one by one, so frightened that women dare not pass through Tongguan, for fear of being taken advantage of by the soldiers. And the tower of Tongguan is also lined up with all kinds of defense equipment, rolling wood and stones, bows and crossbows, arrows, Nai He wood, knife carts, etc. are arranged neatly, just wait for an order to immediately complete the deployment.

It stands to reason that after making all these preparations, although the Tongguan garrison only has 3,000 people, even if there is an army of 100,000 with natural risks, don't think about taking this place easily without killing or wounding tens of thousands of people, it should be regarded as a peace of mind, but when Yu Fengzu received a letter from his imperial uncle Liu Qian, who crossed the river and went west, he still fell into a dilemma.

Liu Qian's letter clearly explained that a fierce battle between the Empress Dowager Li and the emperor broke out in Beijing, and now the northern and southern battalions and the forbidden army have signs of being instigated by the Empress Dowager Li. In order to protect Jiangshan Sheji, please ask Yu Fengzu to release him immediately.

Is Liu Qian's words true or false? Yu Fengzu was confused, wasn't it out of the emperor's original intention to receive the emperor's secret decree before? If Yu Fengzu hadn't been transferred from Beijing, it would have been fine. However, he had many friends and colleagues in Beijing, and from their mouths, he more or less did hear that Empress Dowager Li had the intention of supporting her own son Liu Xian to seize the crown prince. The prince's party fought openly and covertly with it. Now that Liu Yan has succeeded to the throne, Empress Dowager Li is indeed likely to fight hard. Yu Fengzu's loyalty to the royal family is unquestionable, but in the face of these two completely opposite letters, how should he choose to truly defend the royal family and protect the society? Yu Fengzu, who is usually not accustomed to making decisions, fully exposed his shortcomings at this time. When the officers asked what to do, Yu Fengzu only made the decision to immediately close the city gate and prepare for battle, but did not take any positive measures, and finally let Liu Qian's army drive smoothly in front of Tongguan.

Liu Qian was very glad that he was able to drive to the foot of Tongguan so smoothly. You must know that there are several precipitous places before Tongguan, and if the other party blocks there, I am afraid that I will not be able to get here without casualties of thousands of people. This also gave him hope to persuade Yu Fengzu to sacrifice Tongguan.

But when he came to the bottom of Tongguan, he immediately frowned. Tongguan is lined with flags, the soldiers are bright and bright, all bow and sword out of the sheath, the morale is high, and the city tower is covered with Nai He wood. Looking at this situation, if it is a hard attack, it will not be able to be captured without casualties, what does Yu Fengzu want to do? Thinking of this, Liu Qian urged the horse to come to the gate of Tongguan and shouted loudly: "Liu Qian, the king of the lower Jin Dynasty." Please come out and speak. ”

After a while, Yu Fengzu's face appeared on the city tower: "Xiaguan Yu Fengzu, please forgive me for being in armor, I can't give a gift to the prince." May I ask what you are doing in Tongguan, my lord? ”

Xiao Wang has made it clear in his heart. Xiao Wang came here to enter the king of Beijing and cut off the traitorous party. ”

As soon as Liu Qian said this, the defenders on Tongguan suddenly made an uproar. Everyone didn't know anything about this statement, and suddenly Liu Qian said a few words. I can't help but talk about it. Yu Fengzu was anxious when he saw this, this Liu Qian obviously wanted to disturb his military heart. Hurriedly shouted to stop the whispers of the soldiers, and shouted to the city: "Please forgive the prince, the lower officials are close to Tongguan but have not learned any news of the change in the capital division, and the prince is far away in Taiyuan Mansion It is clear, I am afraid that the prince is hearsay and has been deceived!" The next duty is to guard Tongguan, and he does not dare to let the prince's army pass through easily. ”

Liu Qian took out the secret letter from his arms, raised it in his hand, and said: "This king has the secret letter of the emperor here!" The first emperor allowed me to raise troops into Beijing to quell the chaos if there was a change in the Beijing division! There is also a secret letter from the emperor, ordering me to enter Beijing immediately to quell the chaos! ”

At this time, the Tongguan defenders were even more boiling. Yu Fengzu secretly complained, and his heart couldn't help but waver. If Liu Qian had a secret letter from the emperor and the emperor, then the letter she received might have been forged by the Empress Dowager Li, who was afraid that Liu Qian, the king of Jin, would bring troops into Beijing, so she had to let herself guard Tongguan. What should I do? Thinking of this, Yu Fengzu said: "The lower officials are ordered to guard Tongguan, and it is their duty not to let the prince enter the customs, please forgive the prince." If the prince can let the emperor's secret decree be identified by the lower officials, and it is indeed correct, then the lower officials can naturally let it go. ”

Liu Qian saw that he was relieved, so he said: "Lord Yu is loyal to the imperial court and is loyal, Xiao Wang naturally understands that if there is any doubt, just take these secret letters to check them." You have served by the emperor's side for many years, and the authenticity of the emperor's private seal and jade seal will naturally not be mistaken. ”

"Then please wait for the prince, and the lower official will send someone to fetch it." Yu Fengzu disappeared from the city as he spoke.

Liu Qian was secretly happy in his heart, and his right hand gently waved to signal the army behind him to step forward, as long as the gate of Tongguan was opened, he would lead the army into the city. At this time, the hearts of the people in the city are floating, and as soon as the city gate is broken, this world is over.

But this is a long time ago, Liu Qian couldn't help but get anxious, and when he was about to shout to the city tower again, Yu Fengzu showed his head from the city again, and shouted loudly: "Please forgive the prince, the lower official has some things delayed just now." ”

Liu Qian was secretly angry in his heart, but he still said with a smile on his face: "It's okay, please send someone to get it quickly." ”

Yu Fengzu sneered and said, "Lord Anjingbian of the Ministry of Military Affairs personally commanded two thousand crossbowmen and brought the emperor's holy decree. The holy decree has already stated that Liu Qian, the king of Jin, conspired to rebel, and the crime was extremely heinous, and now he has been stripped of his title of King of Jin! Liu Qian! If you are captured, you will be escorted to Beijing with the treatment that your prince deserves, and if you are obsessed, you can come to attack the city! Ben will personally capture you! ”

These words were like a thunderbolt from the sky, and Liu Qian lost his mind for a while. Then An Jingbian and Empress Dowager Li are on the same page, and Liu Yan sent him to bring reinforcements to prove that the army is still under his control, so the so-called Jingshi Rebellion is nothing? Or has Liu Yan regained control of the army? Now that you declare yourself a rebel, your army will become a rebel, and the situation will be completely reversed, so what should you do now?

In fact, the reason why Liu Yan issued an edict to characterize Liu Qian's behavior as rebellious was because of a major incident in Beijing. (To be continued......)