After all, there is no impermeable wall; What's more, there are people who deliberately dig a dark eye in the wall and take the initiative to let this wall out with a little wind.

After all, the news of Chu Tianya's assassination was passed on to the Shimin army in the middle of the day. The whole of Luoyang was in an uproar, falling into boundless panic and uneasiness.

Although the imperial court did not officially announce this news, judging from the table Xiàn of Luoyang Palace in recent days, it is highly likely that this is a fact. Because the wedding ceremony of the king of Luoyang is currently being held, the palace and the palace of Luoyang should be extremely lively, and the guests are constantly coming. But in the past few days, the palace and the Luoyang Royal Mansion have been closed together, although there are still fireworks at night, but those sergeants who patrol back and forth are several times more than usual, and the tense and murderous aura exuded from them is undoubtedly adding evidence to Chu Tianya's assassination.

People have this mentality, the more mysterious things are, but they like to guess and want to find out. Regarding the assassination of Chu Tianya, the more the court kept it secret, the more ferocious the rumors in Luoyang spread. At first, it was just speculation and conjecture on the streets, but later it became a nose and an eye, and all the details of the assassination of the king of Luoyang were moved to the tile shop to perform two plays and say two books.

Boundless rumors and panic began to spread throughout the city of Luoyang. Soon it spread to the surrounding area, and people's hearts were panicked.

When a lie is told a hundred times by a hundred people, it can easily become a fact, even the truth.

Now it seems that except for the Great Song Dynasty, which has been hidden, everyone knows that the King of Luoyang of the Great Song Dynasty is dead!

The population panicked.

The morale of the army floated.

Luoyang Palace, but the four doors are still closed, except for the fierce patrols of the soldiers and horses of the brigade, there is no other half of the people in and out.

After all, paper can't contain fire.

Luoyang Palace finally opened after being closed for seven days. The imperial court issued a decree to spread rumors, saying that the king of Luoyang suddenly fell ill due to excessive drinking at the wedding banquet, and now he is being treated and rescued by the imperial doctor day and night, and he will recover as before - the soldiers and civilians of Luoyang should not listen to rumors with false rumors, let alone panic!

The imperial court came out to refute the rumors, but it seemed so powerless - why do you need a holy decree to refute the rumors? Wouldn't it be okay to just let the king of Luoyang show up at first sight?

So, instead of having the effect of refuting the rumors, this holy decree made the people of Luoyang even more convinced that Chu Tianya, the king of Luoyang, was really dead; The imperial court only made such a move to cover up and steal the bell in order to stabilize the hearts of the people!

As soon as the holy decree came out, Luoyang was really in chaos.

Many dignitaries began to pack up and prepare to escape from Luoyang to find another way to survive - fools would think that once the king of Luoyang fell, the court would be in chaos, and the Jurchen army not far from here could take advantage of the chaos at any time. Moreover, even if there is no external enemy, there will be great disputes within Luoyang, and it is difficult to guarantee when a civil war will be brewed. In short, it won't be long before Luoyang will be in chaos and fall into a war!

If the dignitaries want to flee, ordinary people will naturally not be able to sit still. The Jurchens have not yet called, and there is a rumor in Luoxian County.

At this time, news came out again in the Luoyang Palace - the official family was about to end Xixing and return to Tokyo.

This move once again touched the hearts of the soldiers and civilians of Luojun: even the official family has to flee, it seems that Luojun is really not safe!

As a result, Luoyang was even more chaotic......

This scene all fell in the eyes of Wanyan Zonghan on the north bank of the Yellow River. If he had just received the letter, he didn't believe the contents of the letter; So now the situation in Luoyang makes him have to believe it.

"Could it be that Chu Tianya is really dead?" Wanyan Zonghan asked himself this question no less than a thousand times, how could he not believe that the bandit who could not be killed by thousands of troops and horses actually died at the hands of a woman so lightly!

Countless think tanks and generals came together to persuade Yan Zonghan, saying that at present, the Great Liang Fang of the Southern Kingdom has lost the backbone of Chu Tianya, Luoyang is in chaos, the army has no one to dispatch and command, and the distribution of power is arguing endlessly. Why not take advantage of the rebellion in Luoyang in the south to avenge the past and blood hatred, it is a good opportunity.

Once missed, there will be no second time!

A commander like Wanyan Zonghan didn't know that this was a "good opportunity". But he was very skeptical of Chu Tianya's death - unless he saw Chu Tianya's corpse with his own eyes, he couldn't believe it. Thinking of Chu Tianya's various deceptions to him in the past, it made him more and more suspicious. It always feels like this is a trap, a shocking conspiracy. Whoever steps into it will be doomed!

At this moment, Luoyang put Wanyan Zongwang back. Coming back with him, there was also the Jurchen envoy Wanyan Gushen. Not only did they bring back the peace covenant signed between Song and Jin, but they also brought back the real news of Chu Tianya's death!

"Second Highness, Nanguo will let you come back at this time, so they are not afraid of leaking the news and letting me take the opportunity to kill the general?" Wanyan Zonghan was very skeptical and asked Zongwangdao.

"That's because they can't let it go." Zong Wang said calmly, "In the past, Chu Tianya was there, and he was able to suppress a qiē; Now that Chu Tianya is gone, the Southern Dynasty has been secretive, thinking that this can stabilize the situation. But after all, paper can't contain fire, can such a thing be kept hidden? - As soon as Chu Tianya dies, the southern country will be in chaos. They are now very worried that our Dajin Kingdom will take advantage of this to send troops to take revenge and blood hatred. Therefore, the reversal of the situation, in the past, we wanted to ask for peace; Now, it is Nanguo who wants to ask for peace, do they dare not let go? - The god of Ceres only needs to say a few words to the officials of the Great Song Dynasty, and they have to release them. Otherwise, we will dare to tear up the peace covenant in public and meet with it! ”

The last trace of doubt in Yan Zonghan's heart finally disappeared.

He picked up the paper and the Book of Covenants, burst out laughing, and tore them to shreds in public.

"To hell with it!!"

The next day, the third day of the ninth month, overcast and windy.

Numerous ships appeared on the north bank of the Yellow River. After killing cattle and horses and sacrificing to the gods, Wanyan Zonghan gave an order, and more than 300,000 Jurchen troops poured towards the south bank like locusts and ants.

This was the largest battle to cross the river since Wanyan Zonghan arrived on the Yellow River. Before that, he had cut down almost all the nearby mountains and forests to build ships, and he had not stopped for a moment. By now, he had enough boats to transport his army across the Yellow River in the fastest possible time.

The third major war between Song and Jin finally broke out!

……

At this moment, Luoyang Palace, Xuanwu Gate.

Meng De was walking past the door on horseback in full armor, when a cold wind blew suddenly, and he suddenly felt dizzy and fell off his horse.

The guards on the left and right hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, unloaded his armor, pinched him, called the military doctor, and finally woke him up with great difficulty.

"General Meng, you're too tired, hurry up and rest!" The military doctor persuaded him bitterly, "You haven't closed your eyes for a few days and nights." If this continues, the body will inevitably be exhausted. Today, no matter what, you are to take off your armor and rest for the night. ”

"Meng can't rest!" Meng De sighed, "The chaos of the current situation is like the danger of exhausting eggs, but if Meng falls, Luoyang will really be over." ”

"Isn't there still the White Army Master and the Lord of Xiao County?"

Meng De shook his head, "The military advisor has other important tasks, and the county lord is pregnant with Liujia...... Needless to say, help me to my feet and put on my armor! ”

All the generals came together to persuade him, but to no avail, Meng De insisted on continuing to get on the horse and go to Luoyang Palace to personally preside over the overall situation.

At this moment, Bai Xu came. All the generals retreated, and they begged the military advisors to persuade Meng De to rest for the night.

"Seventh brother, why do you belittle yourself like this?" There was no one around, and Bai Xu whispered, "You know that the lord is a ploy of the envoy, but he is not really dead, and sooner or later the water will come out of the clouds and the fog will disperse." ”

The more this is the case, the more Meng does not dare to take it lightly. If a flaw is revealed or negligence is shown somewhere, it will ruin his big thing! Meng De also whispered, "Is there any movement on the other side of the Yellow River?" ”

"Not yet." Bai Xu furrowed his brows, "But I believe that Yan Zonghan will almost be unable to sit still." The third day of the ninth month is the day that the lord agreed with us. Xiao Sheng calculated, and Yan Zonghan was about to do it. As long as he dares to make a move, what awaits him is a magnificent net. More than 300,000 troops were wiped out in an instant! ”

"I hope ......so," Meng De sat down with a long breath, "I have been feeling quite powerless in the last few days. Maybe I'm too old to do these things. After this matter is over, I am ready to resign to the lord and return to the field, and take Xiao Ai to live a peaceful life in Taiyuan's hometown. ”

Bai Xu was taken aback, "Why did Seventh Brother say this?" ”

Meng De smiled, "Actually, I have always had no ambitions, and I am not what I love." At the beginning, I gathered in Qingyun Castle, and it was only because everyone raised their trust, but Meng had to do it reluctantly. Later, Qingyun Fort fell, and my newlywed wife set herself on fire with many of her neighbors, and disappeared with Qingyun Castle...... Since then, Meng De has been born with nothing to love and nothing to think about. The only thought is to do as much as I can for my brother. Now that he has reached the peak, there are many talents around him, and I, a rough man who can't write or do anything, can't help him much. Of course, it was Xiao Ai who made me firm in this thought. She...... She really has a deep affection for me. I want to spend the rest of my life with her and treat her well. ”

"Seventh brother......" Bai Xu sighed, and he didn't know what to say, "Yiqiē, let's wait until the current major event is over!" …… It's better for the younger brother to accompany the seventh brother to have a drink or two cups and take a break. After dinner, we will go to Luoyang Palace together. ”

"It's fine." Meng De had no reason to refuse.

The two asked the sergeant to fetch some food and drink, and chatted and drank. After three rounds of drinking, Meng De refused to drink, for fear of drinking and making mistakes. So the two got on their horses together and went to Luoyang Palace.

Halfway down the road, Meng De only felt chills and dizziness, and saw that he was about to fall off the horse again. Bai Xu saw it next to him and shouted, "Seventh brother, what's wrong with you?" ”

Before this sound fell, Meng De suddenly screamed and turned over and fell off the horse, spurting a stream of thick blood from his mouth!

"Seventh brother!"

"General Meng!!"

Everyone hurriedly helped Meng De up from the ground, and they were all frightened on the spot - Meng De, bleeding from seven holes, with a dead face!

"How-how can this be?!" Everyone was stunned.

Bai Xu hugged Meng De and shouted, "Seventh brother, wake up - quickly, call the military doctor!" ”

At this time, Meng De, who was originally unconscious, suddenly screamed and woke up again, his eyes were protruding and blood was bursting, and he grabbed Bai Xu's sleeves and placket with both hands, his expression was extremely terrifying and angry, as if he was going to eat Bai Xu.

However, he was trembling all over, but he could not say a word.

"Seven, Seven, what do you want to say?" Bai Xu was obviously frightened, and his voice was trembling.

Meng De opened his lips, but still couldn't say a word. Suddenly, his neck stiffened and spit out a mouthful of thick blood and sprayed it on Bai Xu's face, and the whole person, like a deflated ball, wilted in one fell swoop.

"General Meng!!" The sergeants screamed miserably.

"Seventh brother! ......" Bai Xu screamed with tears in his eyes, but one hand holding Meng De's back quickly wiped into the dirt, hiding an extremely thin silver needle in the soil.

By the time the military doctor arrived, Meng De was no longer half angry. Bai Xu told everyone to strictly guard the secrets and not to leak them, so as not to confuse the morale of the army. Under the recommendation of the generals, Bai Xu naturally took over the Tiger Talisman token that Meng De temporarily received from Chu Tianya and took over the military power of Luoyang.

Late at night, Penglai Hall of Luoyang Palace.

This time coincided with the change of guard guards, and two groups of men were handing over the defense. At this time, Bai Xu came with the official family.

The sergeants were a little stunned, why did the official family come at this time?

"Today's official family wants to worship the king of Luoyang. You are guarding outside, and no one is allowed to disturb you. Bai Xu ordered.

"Yes." Naturally, the guards would not suspect such an order. Although the death of the king of Luoyang has not been officially announced to the public, the group of Jin army soldiers guarding the Penglai Hall all know about it.

So, Bai Xu led the official family with five or six henchmen and guards into the Penglai Palace.

This is the first time that the official Zhao Huan has entered the Penglai Hall after Chu Tianya's accident. He couldn't help but tremble a little nervously, and whispered in Bai Xu's ear, "Bai Aiqing, didn't you say that Chu Tianya was fine?" We just barged in, what if we angered him? Besides, he also has Qingwei by his side, all of whom are extraordinary. How many of us can help him? ”

"The official family is relieved. Chu Tianya is cheating on death; But now, he was really dead and could die. Bai Xu said lightly.

"Y-How can you be sure to say such a thing?" Zhao Huan couldn't stand still, and asked in fear.

Bai Xu squinted his eyes and smiled slightly, "Weichen never does things that he is not sure of. Official, please see, what is this? ”

After that, Bai Xu took out a purple gold token.

"It's a talisman! Chu Tianya's talisman, how did it get to you? Zhao Huan said in surprise.

Bai Xu leaned into Zhao Huan's ear, "Of course I took it from Meng De." ”

"How could he be willing to give you the talisman?" Zhao Huan didn't believe it, and looked confused.

"That's because he didn't want to, and he had to." Bai Xu smiled mysteriously, stretched out his hand and gently pushed Zhao Huan's back, "Let's go, official!" I will let you see with your own eyes that I cut off Chu Tianya's head to sacrifice the spirit of my Zhao ancestor in the sky! ”

Zhao Huan took a deep breath, "I can't imagine that among the descendants of Taizu, there are still heroes like you who are outstanding and serve the country with a heart!" Bai Aiqing...... Oh no, good brother, just wait for me to take back the power and return to the government, you are the first assistant of the dynasty and the Taishi of the Great Song Dynasty!! ”

"Thank you, please!" Bai Xu smiled, walked forward, and led the way.

Zhao Huan breathed desperately and kept giving himself courage, turned his heart sideways, and took steps to keep up with Bai Xu.

Finally arrived outside the dormitory of Penglai Palace. Zhao Huan saw more than a dozen ironclad guards standing outside at a glance, and he was so frightened that his legs were weak on the spot, and he almost turned around and ran away.

"Officials don't need to panic. All the guards here are Wechen's henchmen. Bai Xu smiled and grabbed Zhao Huan and pushed the door open.

With a "squeak" sound, the gold-lacquered mahogany door was pushed open, and a coffin was reflected in the eyes.

Inside, there is a mourning hall!

Empty, not a single person.

Zhao Huan's calves began to cramp, "Chu, Chu Tianya is lying in the coffin?" ”

"Of course not." Bai Xu laughed and said, "How could a person he likes to enjoy so much, lie in a coffin and suffer?" It's just a mourning hall here, which is used to confuse the spies who enter the palace from all walks of life to spy on the news. is the same as that holy decree, it is all trying to cover the obstacles and make people believe that Chu Tianya is really dead. Speaking of which, Wei Chen had to admire, Chu Tianya was indeed a master of deception. If I hadn't known the inside story, even I would have been deceived by him. ”

"Yes, yes, if it weren't for you telling me the inside story, I wouldn't have guessed that Chu Tianya was cheating to death - where is he?" Zhao Huan's voice was trembling.

"It's in the middle of it. Officials, please come with me. After Bai Xu finished speaking, he stepped forward and left.

Zhao Huan stood still, not daring to step forward.

"Official, what are you afraid of?"

"I ...... I'm not afraid, I'm just worried. Zhao Huan forced a calm and said, "Chu Tianya is such a treacherous person, and there is such a powerful Qingwei by his side. Good brother, you can really be sure of ...... Have you already cured him? ”

"Pretty sure." Bai Xu smiled confidently, grabbed Zhao Huan's hand and walked inside, "Like Meng De, Chu Tianya and the others have all arranged their meals these days. I added a little bit of something to what they were eating, and it wasn't poisonous. But as long as they eat too much and drink alcohol, they will inevitably lead to fatigue, dizziness, and drowsiness. Even the doctor checked the pulse, but he couldn't find a single reason, and he would only think that they were overworked. At this time, if you add an acupuncture from Weichen......"

"How?" Zhao Huan was suddenly very afraid of this white man in front of him, and looked at him with wide eyes, full of fear.

The corners of Bai Xu's left side of his mouth were gently lifted upward, revealing a very cold smile.

"Seven holes bleed, and he died violently on the spot!"

"Wow-" Zhao Huan took a deep breath, "Good brother, you are going to do it for the real thing!" Let Chu Tianya become a real ...... Poisoned to death! ”

"If you dare to oppress your father and covet me, Zhao Song Jiangshan, he is his own sin, and he can't live!" Bai Xu snorted lightly, "Chu Tianya is indeed a genius. The plan he set was enough to eliminate Wanyan Zonghan north of the Yellow River, and let the Western Xia people get involved in the war and kill the Jin people, as well as Liu Ziyu's troops and horses halfway across to attack it, Yue Fei and Jiao Wentong led a brigade of strange soldiers from behind, and the Great Song Dynasty will have the last laugh. I believe that now, Wanyan Zonghan, who is crossing the river, already knows the plan and wants to pull out a knife and wipe his neck. It won't be long after this battle that the Jin Kingdom will be destroyed, and clowns like Western Xia and Western Liao will sooner or later become the subordinate ministers of my Great Song Dynasty. Under the whole world, only I Zhao Song is left! - Yes, these credits should all belong to Chu Tianya. But now everyone in the world knows that he has been poisoned and died. We had to ...... Sit back and enjoy! ”