The autumn wind is bleak, and the maple leaves are scattered.

Under the siege of the million-strong army of Zhaoguo, Shoucheng, which lasted for half a year, was finally broken.

"It's a shame." Jiu Zhi said words of regret, but did not have the slightest expression of regret, "Without food, water and medicine, you can last for four months, if it weren't for the fact that too many people died, and you survived until winter, maybe you would be saved." ”

Shoucheng is the capital of a country in the end, with a population of hundreds of thousands, even if Wang Gan leads an army of millions, he will not dare to come brutely.

This world-famous general, while cutting off the grain route ruthlessly, blocked all the main roads that could enter and exit; On the one hand, frequent attacks and harassment made the defenders exhausted; On the one hand, he bribed the merchants, colluded with the nobles in Shoucheng, fanned the flames, smuggled out of the city, and bribed the defenders, a three-pronged approach.

But Chu Qi is also ruthless, if he catches anyone who wants to escape, he will put his whole family and even the whole clan, at least this one, the men are demoted to military slaves, and the women are used as military prostitutes to set an example.

The three generations of kings of Zhu Kingdom, the nobles killed in fifty years combined, are not as many as he has killed in half a year.

In his heart, Chu Qi has done well enough.

If it weren't for the fact that the number of Zhao troops was too large, it would form an overwhelming advantage;

The weapon is too sharp, whether it is an arrow, or the pointed part of a spear, Ge, etc., there are grooves and barbs, which can make people tear wounds and bleed endlessly;

And the Shoucheng grain road was blocked, there was no medicine and food, which caused the soldiers to have inflammation in the wounds in the summer, and if most of them died, Shoucheng might really be able to defend it.

A million army attacked Shoucheng but could not get it, so Yin Changying could only send Wu out.

"It's a pity that he was born in the wrong era." Jiuzhi commented, "If he was born fifty years ago, even if Zhaoguo lost half of the country, he would have been able to regroup, and he might not have fallen to the point where he is today." ”

Yin Ji said lightly: "It's good that the Zhaoguo army hasn't lost too much." ”

Jiuzhi raised his eyebrows: "Speaking of which, I've always wanted to ask, since you value life, why don't you solve this battle by yourself?" ”

Yin Ji asked rhetorically: "Will you slaughter a group of defenseless and weak people?" ”

Jiuzhi thought for a moment before saying, "Under normal circumstances, no. ”

As for the special circumstances, she certainly didn't mind going on a killing spree.

At present, Zhao Guo is only going to conquer the other party's territory, not to carry out population extermination, and Yin Ji certainly has no need to intervene.

War kills, that's the norm; Murder by a great witch is a crime.

"We wonder why you make such a clear distinction between these two things." Jiuzhi was interested, "In our long memory, there has only been one person like you before. ”

Without her saying that name, Yin Ji already understood: "I really want to meet Emperor Bai." ”

"There's going to be a chance."

Jiuzhi's expression was slightly cold: "But before that, I have to verify one thing." ”

Yin Ji said calmly: "Then let's go see Chu Qi!" ”

After that, she looked at Wang Qian's son, Wang Yi, who was standing aside.

Yin Changying ordered that after Wang Qian broke through Shoucheng, there was no need to delay, and immediately continued to lead the army eastward to completely conquer the remaining more than 30 cities in Zhuguo.

And Wang Gan himself also wanted to sweep away the remnants of Zhu Guo within a month, and capture Wang Zhu in front of Yin Changying's throne as a congratulatory gift for Yin Changying's 24th birthday.

Therefore, he left his eldest son Wang Yi to clean Shoucheng, led the army to pull out, and King Qin went.

When Wang Yi heard that Lord Guowu was coming, he naturally would not compete for power with Yin Yin.

With Yin Cheng's status, even if she wants to fight for merit, it is a matter of one sentence, not to mention that she does not fight.

"Lord Wu of the country, the traitor Chu Qi, is in the Zhuguo Temple in front. It's very strange there, and no matter how much we attack, it's all in vain. ”

Jiuzhi's eyes flowed, and his posture was chic, but he exuded charming charm: "Chu Qi has a trace of my residual strength in his body, so that he can survive the assassination of the Minister of Zhuguo repeatedly." He wants to close the temple, so naturally you can't go in. ”

Wang Yi deliberately looked away and didn't look at Jiuzhi.

He is a general of the battle, so naturally he will not miss the powerful aura under the seemingly lazy posture of Jiuzhi, as well as the cold gaze of a superior predator.

Just as he randomly picked and chose his favorite type when facing the concubines, Jiuzhi looked at these men as if he was looking at a plate of delicate, delicious, mediocre, or unpalatable delicacies.

Such a woman, no matter how beautiful she is, Wang Yi doesn't dare to think about it.

"You stay at the door first!" Yin Ji looked at Jiu Zhi and said calmly, "I'll go see Chu Qi." ”

With that, she slowly stepped forward and pushed open the heavy wooden door of Zhuguozong Temple.

What caught my eye was the forty-five spiritual positions.

There is no doubt that the ancestors of the Zhu Kingdom are enshrined here - not only those of the Jiang royal family, but also the ancestors of the more ancient genealogical records.

Chu Qi was dressed in the crown dress of the prince of the royal family, stared at these spiritual positions, turned his back to Yin Xi, and said nothing.

Yin Ji stood still in the position of three zhang behind Chu Qi, and said softly: "Chu Xuan's young son, the toxin has been removed, but his body has suffered serious losses. The child is too young to take medicine, so he can only make up for it slowly, and he doesn't know if he can live until he grows up. ”

"Thank you, Lady Kunibu."

"In a few days, Princess Huayi will return to Jiangling as Chu Huan's wife, supporting the coffins of the North Palace." Yin Cheng asked gently, "What do you think?" ”

Chu Qi turned around, but his eyes didn't look at Yin Hui, but stayed in the direction of Jiangling for a short time, and then said: "I don't want to be buried with my mother, but Ah Jian ......"

Presumably, I hope that the family can be reunited.

Of course, the "family" in Chu Shu's heart only has his mother-in-law, biological mother and brother, as well as children, children and nephews, and nothing else.

Chu Qi paused for a moment before he said, "My mother's tomb and I are far away, and the distance is the farthest. ”

Yin Ji took out a roll of bamboo slips from her sleeve and handed it to Chu Qi.

Chu Qi's hand trembled slightly, and he wanted to take it very much, but in the end he shook his head: "Thank you, but I don't dare to look at Ah Qi's deathbed." ”

"What? When you left him, didn't you think he would die? ”

A shrill voice came from the doorway.

"Nine ridges."

Hearing Yin Cheng shouting his name, Jiu Wei suddenly felt bored, snapped his fingers, and quietly opened the door, and immediately closed it, giving Yin Cheng and Chu Qi time to speak alone.

After a long silence, Chu Qicai asked, "Lord Guowu, what do you think?" ”

Yin Ji stared at Chu Qi, her expression was calm, and her eyes were clear: "I only know that Le Pingjun didn't hate you. ”

"I'd rather he hate me."

After blurting out, Chu Qi couldn't control it anymore, and saw that his face was depressed, as if he had aged ten years in an instant.

Yin Cheng said softly: "If you are willing to say, I may be a good listener. ”

Chu Qi looked at her steadily, for a long time, and said: "My mother, and the young me, ruined Ah Qiu's life. ”