The golden drums are beating, and the army is like a cloud.

There are people in Bianliang, full of streets and alleys. Households on the street, incense cases, and how many cars and horses are scattered along the official road outside the Nanxun Gate. The roadside pavilion is occupied by the scribes of the negative sword and long shirt, and the wine and hot tea are placed in the night, waiting to see the royal driving and majesty of the emperor and Song Dynasty in the past hundred years.

As soon as the heavens came, the Son of Heaven rode out of the ban, accompanied by nearly 1,000 people who went out to fight, wearing armor and holding soldiers, all of whom rode on high-headed horses from Liaodong, guarding the Son of Heaven's royal car. This chariot is not the thing of the late Tang Dynasty that has been inherited in the forbidden period for more than 600 years, but the newly made chariot, thick and solemn, inlaid with copper nails, fluttering on the flag of the Son of Heaven, looking at it only makes people feel awe-inspiring.

In addition to the thousands of entourage, the retinue of the Son of Heaven is simple, that is, the eunuchs who also ride a car and ride a horse to follow the queue, and they also wear brocade robes, armor inside, and war skirts. He looked majestic and high-spirited, as if Qin Han, Li Xian, Tong Guan and other predecessors were possessed. The beam crown is also inlaid with pheasant feathers, which looks like a strong eunuch army.

This team, along with the dazzling banner of the Son of Heaven, passed through the city, stirring up bursts of tsunami-like shouts of long live. But Zhao Kai sat in the car, his expression was indifferent, except that he only felt afraid, he didn't feel that the Zhao family had enough weight in the eyes of the world.

After the class, there was a queue of hundreds of officials, and a queue of nobles of the clan, who followed silently. This grand ceremony, which has not been seen in a hundred years, has not stirred up much turmoil in the hearts of these courtiers.

Instead, it's more of a panic.

There is no other reason, except for the founding of the country, the ancestor of the world, the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty. Which pro-conscription. Isn't something big wrong? Taizong pro-enlisted. The sorghum river returned in a fiasco, almost shaking the country's foundation. Zhenzong was embraced by Kolai and personally conquered Hebei, which was the first chance for the survival of the Great Song Dynasty. Supporting the pro-enlistment of important ministers, none of them had good results. And Emperor Zhenzong, after the personal conquest, also became a ridiculous monarch who pretended to be a book of heaven and a Zen.

And this time, the situation is more dangerous than ever. Because of the pro-conscription. It is a powerful minister that the Great Song Dynasty has never had!

Among the ministers, the vast majority did not regard the Jurchen's entry into the Kou as such a terrible disaster. It's amazing, if the story of the abyss can be settled after the payment, it's nothing more than spending some coins every year. However, if the ministers are in charge of the conquest, and the blessings are all in one, if they create a few more big victories to stabilize their prestige, is it in their dynasty that they can see the things of the Chan Dynasty?

The Chan Dynasty is actually not a big deal, but the ruling system of the Great Song Dynasty has been stable for more than 100 years. Vested interests are intertwined. Who wants to suffer a major reshuffle? The main thing is the bureaucracy as the main body of the ruling system. Who wants to lose the noble political status that the king and the scholars share the world, and the civil servants and bureaucrats have so easily obtained?

However, Xiao Yan is too strong, two wars, clouds and rain, at this moment, it is difficult to resist. The Fourth Army was rebuilt, and Yanyun was introduced. Even a strong feudal clan like the Western Army had to lie in for a while. Who dares to jump out and be the enemy of King Yan now?

Except for some scholars who really have no discipline or are extremely opportunistic, most of the scholars and doctors are just forbearing. Watching from the sidelines, it is more cautious to wait for the opportunity.

The people of Bianliang cheered like a tsunami. The people are proud of the prestige of the Han family, proud of the Son of Heaven's personal conquest, and the grand ceremony of the six armies like dragons. It's just that I sincerely hope that the teacher will come out of Bike, and everything will be successful. And the people in the courtier queue did not secretly gnash their teeth and look forward to the defeat of this powerful minister Xiao Yan in front of the Jurchens!

The Son of Heaven held the flag and slowly passed through the city. When I crossed the royal road and walked up the narrow streets lined with houses, the flowers were raining again. Countless girls threw down the petals with dew, and with the unique fat powder fragrance of Bianliang, they marched for these athletes.

In addition to the old gods and warriors who often win the army, many of them still select strong and brave warriors from the military horses from Yandi to fill the position. At this time, when encountering such a scene of flowers falling like rain, they were surprised and delighted one by one. Immediately, the man looked up, and was facing the smiling upstairs.

Downstairs, the iron armor is tall, majestic. Upstairs is soft and merry, and the autumn waves are looking forward to it. Only at this moment in Bianliang can there be such a beautiful and moving scene of the expedition. At this moment, I don't know how many Northland men who have invested in Xiao Yan's command have secretly made up their minds. Nothing can be said to let the Jurchen Tartars who ruined the Liao State hit this Bianliang. Say anything after the triumph, wear war-scarred armor, and carry a scarlet with red tassels, and then go up to this building, and ask this girl, do you remember the scene of throwing flowers and me that day?

In such a rain-like weather where the flowers are all over the city, the Son of Heaven raises the flag and finally goes out of the Nanxun Gate.

Outside the Nanxun Gate, there are attached dwellings, and there is already a large army standing in the middle of the road. Commander after conductor lined up in phalanx. They are all carefully selected elite divisions from the Divine Guard. Many of them have experienced this scene of the expedition from Bianliang for the second time. The first time was to find a shot on Xiao Yan's orders, but this time it was really to find the Jurchen Tartars and do a decisive battle between life and death!

The infantry was all in armor, holding spears like a forest, and stood straight. Every commander of the cavalry is a horse of the same color, and the flags are lined up, and the spirit is vigorous. Spread all over the line of sight.

Thousands of troops, coughing and spitting, could only hear the gentle sound of armor clashing.

When he saw the banner of the Son of Heaven, Jun Rongzhi, who had been waiting for a long time, suddenly played the voice of Huang Zhong Dalu who sent the six armies of the Son of Heaven to beg for disobedience!

Among the thousands of troops completely wrapped in metal, they rode out slowly. The white horse and black armor, with red tassels, gently swayed in the morning breeze of Bianliang.

Immediately knight, with his waist and back straight as a sword, and his sword eyebrows and starry eyes under his pocket, although he still looks young, he has a kind of majesty that holds the power of life and death in the world.

It is Yan Wang Xiao Yan!

Countless eyes slowly rotated following Xiao Yan and riding alone.

The guard of honor of the Son of Heaven who came out of the Nanxun Gate also stopped, and the straight people lined up on both sides and let go of the Son of Heaven. And the courtiers who followed behind the Son of Heaven also dismounted one after another and bowed deeply to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan also turned over and dismounted, took off his hood, and revealed his sideburns and white hair. His face tightened, and he stepped forward with the sonorous sound of the nail leaves, and suddenly knelt down on one knee: "Minister." Yanjun Wang Xiao Yan. Dare to go out in person with the Son of Heaven. I am willing to drive forward for the Son of Heaven, to please the ministers, and to sweep away the four razors! ”

Thousands of armor soldiers, with a neat and loud sound, all knelt down on one knee with spears!

As soon as the curtain of the car was lifted, Zhao Kai finally came out of the car. He wears armor inside, a crimson brocade robe outside, and a jade belt around his waist. According to his appearance. It should be very heroic. But it looks indescribably awkward. Maybe because his gaze was dodging, he didn't dare to meet Xiao Yan's gaze, let alone look at the thousands of murderous tigers and wolves behind Xiao Yan.

Zhao Kai's voice sounded flat, without any ups and downs, like a familiar scene that he had memorized repeatedly.

"The Jurchens started in Haidong and destroyed the Liao State, which was a strong disaster for a while. even betrayed the alliance on the sea to offend the emperor and Song. Although I am new, how can I sit and watch? When the six armies came out and toured the territory in the north. To deter the four evils. Be the precursor of the Qing Dynasty. Qing should be festive. In the land east of Hedong, Hebei, hundreds of civil and military officials are all dispatched by Fengqing. Facing the enemy's military, one is self-explanatory. For me to destroy Kou Chou, to secure the northern frontier! The matter of transshipment is also under the order of the secretary, if it is not effective, the secretary can be decided! The heavy responsibility of the country is on the shoulders of the secretary, and the secretary should be encouraged. Forgiveness! ”

Xiao Yan shook his head: "The minister dares not to do his best, and then die!" ”

Thousands of soldiers shouted in unison.

"Hooray, hooray, hooray!"

The voices of thousands of majestic men echoed outside Bianliang City. Zhao Kai was shocked, his eyes looked back, and he just wanted to hide back in the car. And the courtiers who sent them all changed color, and the children of the clan did not dare to raise their heads.

In the sound of long live the mountain, Xiao Yan had already stepped forward, got on his horse, glanced at the armor soldiers under his command, and firmly pointed north with one hand. took the lead and went on his own. The Yan King Zhijia embraced him in the middle, holding the banner of the Yan King, and took the lead.

One after another, the sound of the golden drums was loud, and they moved neatly. Thousands of men, with resolute expressions and cold and hard eyes. followed Xiao Yan's banner on the road, no one lined up randomly, and no one reviewed.

Before such power, how many ministers in wide robes and big sleeves only felt that they were overshadowed.

This kind of expedition ceremony is not very etiquette, but even simpler. Xiao Yan didn't show much humility and subordination. But at this moment, who would dare to say it?

The sound of trumpets and golden drums was still ringing in the distance. There are also Divine Guard brigades distributed in various camps outside Bianliang, which are also launched. Roll up the rolling iron stream and head north. Face the boundless darkness that comes from there.

In the timeline without Xiao Yan, when the darkness in the north came, there was no such a resolute army that met it without hesitation, and if it was not victorious, it would die, without looking back.

In order to change the track of this heavy history a little, who knows how much effort Xiao Yan has put in?

The Son of Heaven's guard of honor finally rolled up, and under the escort of Ban Zhi, the Son of Heaven's banner waved listlessly, and also followed this iron stream.

Among the ministers, I don't know who it is, and suddenly a sentence popped up: "This guy is finally gone!" ”

After saying a word, the man also knew that something was wrong, so he was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head, his face was pale, and his whole body trembled. The surrounding ministers hurriedly covered his figure, pretending to be calm and looking around.

In the front of the driving queue, Fang Teng also heard this voice, but he only smiled bitterly, and did not look for who made this sound.

King Yan, King Yan, if this battle is won, then the position will be stable from now on. If there is a slight disadvantage, I am afraid that the whole world will rise up and attack it, not only you, but even our generation, those who follow you, will be torn to pieces!

But in this decisive battle, whether it is a victory or a defeat, I am afraid that King Yan is not sure in your heart?

I don't know what sustains you to get here. I don't know what makes you fight this battle in the midst of all difficulties. All I can do is do my best to protect this Bianliang for you!

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In the city of Bianliang, the mansion of King Yan.

Xiao Yan's relatives did not send Xiao Yan off. The army goes out to fight is the most heroic and fierce thing, and the female relatives send each other, what does it look like? Xiao Yan didn't mean to go against this rule at this point.

Even when the sky was dark, Xiao Yan got up quietly, and without alarming anyone, he had already gone. But his sound, the little mutes who stayed awake all night. And how did you not hear it?

The little mute has always believed in it. Brother Xiao will never fail. But this time. I don't know why, but there is an inexplicable fear in my heart.

Everything that should be said has been said, the goodbye has already been said, and the big brother Xiao who should be arranged has also been arranged. Just let him leave without any obstacles, and don't let him still care about us in the bloody battle.

After Xiao Yan left, the little mute came to the courtyard and knelt down reverently. Just like when I was in Yandi. muttered prayers to the heavens, prayed for Xiao Yan to be safe, and prayed that Xiao Yan could return triumphantly. Pray that he can protect Brother Xiao's unborn child in Bianliang.

If you can fulfill the wish of the believer, then Yelu Yuliyan will be broken to pieces, what can he do?

In the same mansion, Master Li also set up an incense case and muttered prayers. He recited the Diamond Sutra again with a mantra. She has made a vow, and since Xiao Yan set out on the expedition, she has been fasting and vegetarian, and swore a closed vow. Don't use yin to speak with your tongue, and repay your good people with virtue. Although with the wisdom and knowledge of Master Li. I always thought that such oaths were only made by village husbands and laity. Heaven and earth are unkind, and all things are used as dogs. If you make a wish, why is there no good thing in the world?

But at this time, Master Li had to put a little sustenance on this laywoman who was usually despised by her.

The incense burning spell has been completed, Master Li's face is pale, and from now on, until Xiao Yan returns, he will keep silent.

In the neighboring courtyard, a woman's voice was suddenly heard chanting softly. Master Li was slightly surprised, and walked to the edge of the courtyard wall.

Next door is the residence of Emperor Maode, one of them is Xiao Yan's signature concubine, and the other is Xiao Yan's pet who has not yet crossed the Ming Road, and Master Li and Emperor Maode's father also had a past. Although they live next to each other, they don't get along with each other.

When the news of Maode's pregnancy came, Master Li was naturally not stupid enough to compete for the position of concubine, nor did he want to give birth to a son. However, it is inevitable that her heart is sour, and she has been with Xiao Yan for a few days, and she has secretly used herbs that are easy to conceive, and Xiao Yan fell asleep afterwards, she still has two jade legs high, but I don't know if I can have such good luck and have Xiao Yan's flesh and blood.

The Emperor of Namod is silent, but it is already a secret knot!

The little mute is simply happy for Brother Xiao, and he would rather have a son with the blood of the Zhao family, and he just circles around Emperor Maode. Master Li naturally wouldn't join in the fun. After last night, Emperor Maud returned to her courtyard to recuperate. Master Li only didn't know. As a famous woman of the Great Song Qi in history, she naturally has the arrogance of a great Song Qi woman, so she will not come together to please the emperor and concubine.

In the courtyard next door, the sound of the prayer of Emperor Maude sounded. But I don't know why the maids who were called to serve Emperor Maude let her go outside in the early hours of the morning when the wind was cold and dewy.

Curious for a moment, Master Li leaned his pretty face against the wall and listened quietly.

In the next courtyard, Emperor Maude didn't know that someone was listening to the corner next to her. is also pale with a beautiful girl's face, sincere and righteous, and can't stop praying.

“………… May the Taishang be safe and sound in Hedong............"

“………… May the saints be safe and sound in the army............"

“………… May the child in the womb of the faithful woman be born safely. Heaven and heaven, the believer only asks for the safety of her relatives, it is this wish, can God have mercy on it? ”

“………… Let him come back safely, but let him come back safely. Between the Zhao family and the Xiao family, if there is life and death. It is enough to win the life of the believer alone, go to heaven and heaven, and the believer begs! ”

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The sky gradually darkened, and the hustle and bustle of the Son of Heaven's personal expedition during the day had already dissipated. In the alleys of the market, I just felt that this ceremony was a little brief, and it was not very enjoyable. And among the courtiers, they quietly invited banquets and drinks. Xiao Yan's huge shadow that shrouded the entire Bianliang during this period of time left, making them unconsciously relieved.

And the eighth level in a small wine shop, drank several corners of spirits, until he was drunk and staggered out.

The people of Bianliang Zhong, who had already lost their prestige, drove the Zhao family to fight in person, and shouted long live from the mountain, which only made Baping feel panicked in his chest. Before I knew it, I was drunk.

When I got out of the wine shop, it was already close to the third watch. If it weren't for the generous money, maybe the shopkeeper who couldn't stop yawning would have kicked this bad guy out of the door. Waiting for the eighth level to walk out of the door, the shopkeeper planned to go into battle together, and hurriedly closed the door panel, for fear that this guy would go out and the wind would blow away the smell of wine, and he would drink it again when he came back.

In the streets and alleys, although there is no curfew, there are few people. After all, after the two chaos, the lively scene of Bianliang has not yet been restored.

The eighth flat held on to the wall and walked a few steps, unconsciously raising his head to look north.

When the sky was over, in his drunken eyes, it seemed that the sky was full of stars, all of which were crumbling. Suddenly, a star in the north suddenly shines!

It's the star of the broken army! This brilliance was bloody, and the entire night sky seemed to be dyed red at this moment! And the Ziyuan Emperor Palace, at this moment, turned into thousands of meteors and disappeared into this boundless blood!

Eighth Ping was shocked, rubbed his eyes and looked again. Where you can see it, there are still stars, where is there anything unusual?

But this middle-aged man with an unfortunate face, leaning against the wall, suddenly laughed strangely.

"Break the army and move the stars, break the army and move the stars! Just let a qiē ruin miè! (To be continued......)