The news of the fall of Luonan City spread back to the capital like a gust of wind.

The winter in Bianjing is very cold, and the hearts of the people in Bianjing are even colder. In the past, all the people who were proud to be the children of the Tang Dynasty Imperial Capital were eager to take off this gorgeous hat immediately and escape from the center of the storm. However, the closed gates of the four city gates cut off the hope of countless people who dragged their families and prepared to flee.

Just this morning, the imperial court just issued a decree: Bianjing City is strictly forbidden, only allowed to enter, not to leave!

The people of the Imperial City were desperate to find that this once world-famous majestic city had become a cold cage. The only thing they could do was to go home and burn incense and pray for blessings, praying that the war would pass as soon as possible, that the Tang Dynasty's army could quell the chaos as soon as possible, and that the people would be in a good place.

However, the reality is always cruel.

The fall of Luonan City, which is the southern gateway of Bianjing City, almost put the Tang Dynasty in a precarious situation. The imperial court, which has no natural danger to defend, can only fight to the death with this crazy rebel army.

The imperial court obviously understood this truth, and did not disperse the remaining forces, but took them all back to Bianjing, which made this large city suddenly crowded.

Although there are more people, they are getting colder and colder. The people walking on the street in a daze all looked numb, as if they were silently waiting for death to come, making the originally lively street look lifeless.

Because Qin Tian chose the location of the final battle in Bianjing City.

Many old people have not forgotten the bloody case thirteen years ago, but they did not expect that they would have to endure such pain again in their lifetime. They are all soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, but they have to fight with their comrades, the blood stains the long street, and the people are like lambs to the slaughter, waiting for an unknown fate between the swords and swords, what is the origin of all this?

The frustration spread like a plague, covering the entire Bianjing with a layer of gray.

Of course, many people still do not forget to fight against the tragic fate, especially in the court. Those high-ranking officials with power and fame have no choice but to be marked with the royal brand, and are still making a final struggle. They knew very well that the day of their successful coronation on the Oriental journey was the time when they died in Huangquan.

After pondering and meditating, someone finally came up with a solution that was not a way -- they caught the biggest "handle" of the incident in the Far Away from the East.

In order not to lose the hearts of the people, Dongfang Yuanxing played the banner of "Qing Jun's side, eliminate traitors", and put all the blame for the declining Tang Dynasty, the loss of the Western Regions, and the mediocrity and incompetence of the imperial court to the high-ranking and powerful Six Princes Qin Yue and the Feitian Gate Master.

If...... The emperor can push these two people out, so what else can the old thief in the East have to say?

Didn't you say they were villains? Then I'll kill them. If you have already got rid of the "villain" and you still brazenly use troops, then you will become the laughing stock of the whole world!

Although the two of them are the absolute henchmen of the emperor and have a strong influence in the court, compared to their lives, the officials are also open. After a private round of contact, the Yanguan party introduced seven old guys with high moral standing and respect, crying to the emperor with a handful of snot and tears, and the scene was simply a sad listener crying.

Qin Tian listened silently, just smiled slightly, and then waved his hand: "Pull it out and cut it!" ”

Such an iron fist silenced the officials who were originally active, and no one dared to mention this matter again. But the cunning officials quickly thought of another way: they revealed the news that the culprits were the six princes and the master of the Flying Heaven Gate to the people, and the people who were desperate and waiting for death suddenly saw the hope of survival, so... A massive rebellion began.

Cheng Caixi drank more and more times, but the chances of seeing Cheng Yunhe became less and less.

There are more and more people shouting the slogan of "Eliminate Thieves and Secure the Country" on the street, and it is getting louder and louder, but she knows that the "thieves" in these people are no longer Dongfang Yuanxing, but Qin Yue and the master of the Flying Heaven Gate, her father.

In the face of the test of life and death, the word "right and wrong" has been completely confused, and justice and perseverance have become extremely cheap.

She couldn't understand why the sixth prince and his father had worked hard for Datang all their lives, but they were abandoned so easily by the people they had been guarding? Where is the light in this world?

In this cold winter, Cheng Caixi especially wanted to kill people.

Just when she first came up with this idea, Tang An was already killing people.

Outside the Praetorian Guard camp, nine heads hung neatly. These nine people were all people who participated in the parade and shouted again and again to demand that the emperor "kill traitors and make the people angry". A soldier who should have been loyal to his duty and carried the rebels to the death took the lead in changing his position and became an accomplice of the rebels.

When he gave the order to behead the public, he did not show the slightest compassion. Perhaps even he didn't expect that the tempering of blood and fire in the Western Regions had made his heart so solid as a rock.

He didn't want to kill, but he had to. Of course, this feeling was not as refreshing as he imagined, so he scalded a pot of wine in the tent, perhaps the hot wine in his stomach would ease his depression a little.

As soon as the wine was warm, the curtain of the tent was lifted.

Cheng Yunhe, who was wearing a hideous mask, had all his hair as white as snowflakes. He still has a straight waist and hands behind his back, looking like a hermit master out of the dust, but Tang An knows that the vicissitudes of life and handsome face behind the mask must not have lost its former calmness at this time.

A person who has served the country all his life must be accused by a group of treacherous people in the end, which must be very bitter.

Tang An grinned: "Master, you came just in time, Chen Buping just brought me a pot of superb roasted knives from Wang Laoer's soju shop, as well as two catties of sauce and marinated old tofu, let's drink two sips together." ”

Chen Yunhe shook his head: "How many times have I told you, don't call me master when there are outsiders, you are now a dignified town Xihou..."

"What monkey is not monkey, my surname is Tang Ming'an, this can't be changed, right? Besides, in my great camp, they are afraid to come without my command. Tang An took a stool for Cheng Yunhe, took out two wine glasses from the cabinet, and personally filled the hot soju.

Cheng Yunhe was not polite, he made it down with a hem, picked up the wine glass and drank it all: "Spicy enough, good wine." ”

Tang An also had a drink and said, "Why are you so free today, and make a special trip to the camp to see me?" ”

Cheng Yunhe put down the cup and said, "I heard that you have done a good job recently, and taking over the forbidden army has been surprisingly smooth." Alas, it seems that it is really condescending to leave you in the Cheng family. ”

Tang An waved his hand extremely easily: "It's just a small scene." ”

An obscene expression in exchange for Cheng Yunhe's burst of laughter. He was very relieved that there were fewer and fewer people like Tang An, whose status was increasing day by day and who did not lose his heart.

The laughter stopped, Cheng Yunhe reached into his arms and took out a yellow brocade box. The brocade box fell on the desk with a muffled "bang", which shows the weight of this thing.

Cheng Yunhe said: "I calculated, since you came to the Cheng family, it seems that our family has been bothering you, but we haven't really been able to give you any benefits." Logically speaking, I shouldn't have caused you any more trouble, but maybe it's because there are too many lice and I'm not afraid of itching, so I think I'll trouble you again. ”

Tang An frowned, couldn't help but open the brocade box and take a look, his face suddenly changed, and said, "I won't help with this favor!" ”

What is placed in the brocade box is a big seal - the seal that symbolizes the Lord of the Flying Gate!

This large seal of ink and jade is the proof of the wealth of the Cheng family, and it is also the meaning of Cheng Yunhe's life. The fact that he is willing to give up everything only means that he has prepared for the worst.

Cheng Yunhe pushed the big seal and said firmly: "You have to help with this favor." Except for you, I don't feel at ease with anyone who will hand over the Flying Sky Gate. ”

Tang An stood up and said with a solemn face: "What do you want to do?" Don't forget, you still have sons and daughters, and you will see them become biological children in the future, I hope you don't do stupid things! ”

"What's stupid... Perhaps. Cheng Yunhe smiled bitterly, then stretched out three fingers and said in a deep voice: "I want you to help me do three things, and taking over Feitianmen is only one of them." ”

Tang An said loudly: "Tell me, what do you want to do?" ”

Cheng Yunhe didn't seem to be able to hear Tang An's roar at all, and said to himself: "The second thing is to try to protect the Tang Dynasty and not let the thief's conspiracy succeed." If... I mean, what if... Things have really reached the point where manpower is irretrievable, and the third thing is to protect the harvest and the harvest for me! ”

As he spoke, Cheng Yunhe turned around, leaving Tang An with a somewhat declining back.

Tang An stood up "Huo", and had already heard the will to die from the other party's entrustment. It is more appropriate to say not so much three entrustments as the last words of death.

"I've heard the rumors outside." Tang An sighed and said, "The world is ignorant, and they all say that you and the Sixth Prince are traitors, so you want to be angry, want them to know the true face of the Oriental Journey, and want to prove who is the real traitor, right?" But what's the point of paying even one life in the big picture? Will the Far East Expedition withdraw its troops? Will the people be grateful to you? The only ones who will really be sad for you are the eldest young master and the eldest lady. I want you to think about it, you are not just a courtier, you are a father. ”

Cheng Yunhe was silent for a long time, like a still pine tree, and only after a while did he tilt his head slightly and said, "At least, I tried hard." ”

"The external enemy has not been eliminated, the internal thief seeks the country, my Cheng family has been favored by the emperor, and I should be the liver and brain for the country and the people. Although my own strength is as small as fireflies, I am willing to give it a try. ”

After saying that, he resolutely turned his head and sighed, "Tang An, take care!" ”

Leaving a word of almost goodbye, Cheng Yunhe flashed out of the room, and his figure quickly disappeared into the vast night.

Tang An chased after him quickly, but it was pitch black, where could he still find a figure?

Recalling the words before parting, Tang An's face was so thick that he couldn't dissipate the pain, and a fist was clenched tightly unconsciously.

He suddenly remembered Cheng Caixi's drunken words, and muttered to himself: "No matter what, I won't let you die!" ”