In the fourth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, the Ming army destroyed the Great Xia State established by Ming Yuzhen, and set up the Sichuan Chengxuan Political Division in Chengdu, of which Chengdu was the capital, and Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang named the eleventh son Zhu Chun as the king of Shu. More than 200 years have passed, Chengdu does not seem to have changed, and like the Three Kingdoms period, it is still the land of abundance.

However, at this time, Chengdu is different from usual, the gate of Chengdu is tightly closed, and many people appear outside the city but are also watching from afar. There are many figures standing on the top of the city, and if you look closely, they are all officials and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty.

Standing alone at the head of the city, looking at the people below frowning tightly, it was obvious that this person was not in a good mood now. The man was wearing a pale yellow python robe, with a jade belt around his waist and his hands behind his back.

Behind this man, stood a group of guards, which were much more elite than the soldiers at the head of the city.

"Lord, the rebels are coming, so let's go back to the house! Just leave it to the lower officials and others here. A civil official standing not far away saluted this person and said respectfully.

The person who is called the prince is the king of Shu of this generation, who is the descendant of Zhu Yuanzhang's eleventh son, named Zhu Zhishu. Hearing the man speak to himself, the King of Shu glanced back and said with a smile: "Lord Zhu, the news outside the city has arrived, and the current situation in Chengdu is also known in this king's heart." Could it be that Lord Zhu thinks that this king can stay in the palace with peace of mind? ”

That Lord Zhu suddenly had a slightly embarrassed look on his face, what was the situation outside Chengdu, Zhu Xieyuan, who was the political envoy of Sichuan, naturally couldn't have known. But there are some things that I know in my heart, but I really can't say it.

The counties around Chengdu and Xuzhu collapsed, and the passes of Zhenmu and Longquan were lost, and the commander Ran Shihong and others led his troops to resist the battle, and the whole army was annihilated. Zhu Xieyuan wanted to stabilize the morale of the army and the people. Naturally, such a kid can't be passed on. After pondering for a while, Zhu Xieyuan said in a deep voice: "Lord Wang, as a political envoy of Sichuan, it is his duty to guard the city. The prince is a nobleman, if there is anything missing. Xia Guan really can't afford it! ”

Glancing at Zhu Xieyuan, the political envoy of Sichuan, the King of Shu shook his head and smiled bitterly, and his heart was also full of helplessness. The meaning of Zhu Xieyuan's words is obvious, since it is the responsibility to defend the land, it is natural to live and die with Chengdu City.

As the prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Xieyuan is different from others. It can be said that the Shu King line is different from other princes. Since Zhu Yuanzhang, he has rewarded the King of Shu, and the later emperors have also rewarded the King of Shu in order to envelop the King of Shu. This reward is not just a verbal reward, but a substance, and that is the land.

After more than two hundred years of reward. Of course, there are also their own encroachment, and two-thirds of the fertile land in the entire country of abundance belongs to the Shu Palace. Of the remaining one-third, half is also related to the Shu Palace. If you say who is the biggest landlord in the world at this time, then the king of Shu is definitely well-deserved. With so much land, the wealth of the King of Shu is naturally needless to say, so the King of Shu is very clean.

The king of Shu is not only polite and polite. At the same time, it is also very good to the people, and the rent is reduced and grain is released during the disaster year, and the local prestige is very high. It can be said that this is a model for the prince of the Ming Dynasty, but I don't know what the Emperor of the Apocalypse knows that the entire country of Tianfu is almost the field of the King of Shu, and I don't know what the emperor who has gray hair for the silver will be like.

Zhu Xieyuan, the political envoy of Sichuan, watched the King of Shu's mind constantly flip, he had been in Sichuan for a long time, and he had great respect for the King of Shu. This prince does not bully men and women, and he is also very strict with the slaves of the palace, Zhu Xieyuan feels that this is the prince of the Ming Dynasty. So Zhu Xieyuan said something to the king of Shu. I don't have a whole body of sycophants, a large part of it is from the heart.

Nodding slowly, the King of Shu said in a deep voice: "Lord Zhu, this Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan, if this is lost." Then the whole of Sichuan will be lost. At that time, you are sorry for the trust of the current emperor, and this king is sorry for the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty. Lord Zhu, this king asks you to come, no matter what you need, Lord Zhu can inform this king. ”

"Don't worry, although there are only two thousand defenders in Chengdu, there are countless Han family sons and daughters here. It was wishful thinking for the barbarians outside the city to attack it, and the lower officials were deeply favored by Jun and should do their best. Zhu Xieyuan's voice was very resolute, and his eyes were also resolute, obviously this Lord Zhu was ready.

Glancing at Zhu Xieyuan with appreciation, the King of Shu said in a deep voice: "Lord Zhu, the city wall of Chengdu is very high, and it is very difficult to attack it, so they are just besieging it. But Lord Zhu don't be afraid, if there is not enough food in the city, Lord Zhu can come to the Shu Palace. ”

As soon as the words of the King of Shu came out, all the people present breathed a sigh of relief, and everyone understood in their hearts that there were only 2,000 defenders in Chengdu, and there were 100,000 troops outside. If there is no food in the city of Chengdu, those outsiders who are extravagant will not want to attack it for the rest of their lives. As for the problem of food in Chengdu, perhaps the government and the people do not have much grain in stock, but there are many in the palace of the king of Shu.

No one knows how much food there is in the Shu Palace, but everyone knows in their hearts that even if the food in the Shu Mansion is given to the people in the city, I am afraid that it will not be eaten in a year or two. They also all believed that as soon as the imperial court got the news, reinforcements would soon arrive.

Respectfully bowing to the King of Shu, Zhu Xieyuan said with a grateful face: "The lower official led the people of the whole city to thank the King of Shu!" ”

With a slight wave of his hand, the King of Shu said with a smile: "These people are all the people of the Ming Dynasty, and the King of Shu is in the same lineage as Guo En, which is nothing." As he spoke, he glanced back at the captain of the guard in armor, and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Wu, there are five hundred guards left in the palace, and you bring the rest here." Remember not to be arrogant, all of them must be at the disposal of Master Zhu! ”

There are 5,000 guards in the entire Shu Palace, of course, not counting the house slaves or anything, and now the King of Shu has dropped out of the guards of his palace, and everyone present is full of reverence.

Under the leadership of Zhu Xieyuan, the political envoy of Sichuan, everyone respectfully bowed to the king of the tree and said loudly: "The prince knows the righteousness, a thousand years old and a thousand years old!"

The King of Shu looked at the adults, smiled and helped Zhu Xieyuan up, and said politely: "Ladies and gentlemen, that's all the king can do, and the rest depends on your lords." I hope that you will not live up to the trust of the emperor, and do not disappoint this king! ”

The king of Shu is gone, but the officials and soldiers present have left a king of Shu in their hearts, obviously such a prince is the prince of the Ming Dynasty.

The king of Shu, who left the city, did not have the calmness he had just now, his face was full of sadness, and he sighed softly as he walked. These things are also a last resort, and these civil officials are all alone here as officials. If he dies in battle, not only will the court not pursue the guilt, but I am afraid that it will also be rewarded. But the King of Shu is different, here is his root, and the entire line of the King of Shu is here. Once Chengdu is breached, the King of Shu will definitely disappear from this world.

Glancing back at the city, the King of Shu's eyes were full of worry, and he said in a very small voice: "I hope what this king just said is effective, you must hold on!" This Chengdu can't be breached, and Sichuan can't be lost! ”

Naturally, no one knows what the King of Shu thinks, and even if he does, no one will be stupid enough to say it, such a thing must be rotten in the stomach.

The king of Shu at the head of the city left, and the biggest one was Zhu Xieyuan, the political envoy of Sichuan, who glanced at the crowd, and Zhu Xieyuan said in a serious voice: "Everyone, it is time for life and death now. The official believes that no one wants to die, so the official hopes that everyone can work together to live up to the emperor's trust and the entrustment of the king of Shu. ”

"Don't worry, my lord, we will follow your teachings!" At this time, naturally no one would come out to make trouble, and they all bowed down and said loudly.

Nodding slowly, Zhu Xieyuan said loudly: "The following official will dispatch the task, Chengdu Mansion!" ”

The prefect of Chengdu Mansion on the side was slightly stunned, he didn't expect that the first one to be called would be him, so he hurriedly walked out and said in a deep voice: "Xiaguan is here!" ”

"Chengdu Mansion, this official will hand over to you all the errands and helpers of the political envoy yamen and the yamen of the Criminal Division, plus the errand and helpers of Chengdu Mansion. You take them to maintain law and order in the city, but anyone who picks quarrels and provokes trouble can be killed! In addition, pay attention to the people in the city, if you want to move, you will kill all of them! Zhu Xieyuan's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he couldn't care much more at this time.

"Yes, sir! Xiaguan will do it! Chengdu Mansion agreed very happily, and now he feels that if he does something inappropriate, I am afraid that Zhu Xieyuan will correct himself on the spot.

Glancing at the people in the city, he said loudly: "After you go back, put your people in order, once the battle begins, all the military food and grass will be handed over to you." ”

The people related to their duties stood up, and they all patted their chests and assured, and they all knew in their hearts that if they didn't do their best at this time, their people would die.

"Punishment envoy Zhou Zhu, deputy chief soldier Zheng Yu, this officer and you will divide the soldiers in the city, and then we will be stationed separately. Every man is stationed at a gate, and the ruler tells you that no one is allowed to come down unless you have them carried down. Zhu Xieyuan's expression has begun to become hideous, he is determined to live and die with Chengdu.

was called by name and hurriedly walked out, patting his chest at Zhu Xieyuan and reassuring, but Zhang Wu, the general of the palace guards on the side, stood up and said in a deep voice: "Lord Zhu, hand over the remaining city gate to me!" ”

Zhu Xieyuan originally didn't want the palace guards to guard the city, but seeing Zhang Wu's serious expression, he nodded slowly.

The layout in Chengdu is almost the same, and there are more and more people outside the city, and it hasn't been long before it is already crowded!