(In order to finish in August, the final chapter is a bit rushed, please Haihan.) This article will be published in a physical book, but the version is a little different from the Internet, some places have been abridged, some places have been added, but the general plot and structure remain the same, please support more. )

"100,000 soldiers from Dayu crossed the border and raided, and Gunzhou was lost!"

"The Shangyang army was defeated, Hezhou and Xuzhou were lost, Hanzhou was besieged, crying blood for help!"

"The East China Sea Division has invaded the coastal states, plundered the population and property, and the local situation is difficult to control, so I ask for help!"

"Beiyan Iron Cavalry 50,000 has broken through the Yin Mountain Pass, straight into the Hetao, approaching Tanzhou, urgent!"

"Night Qin rebelled, the local governor was killed, please send troops to suppress it quickly!"

“……”

A whole stack of urgent documents pressed on Xiao Jingyan's desk like a mountain, and there were still many war reports on the way to be transmitted, and a fiefdom announced the deterioration of the situation. The three neighboring countries launched an attack almost at the same time period, and there was a rebellion in the territory, even if it occurred in the heyday of the Great Liang, this was a great crisis, not to mention that the Great Liang at this time was already in decline, especially after King Qi tried to improve and failed, the situation of corruption and military waste in government affairs became more and more serious. Now in the face of the army of tigers and wolves, if there is no good way to resist and fight to the death, I am afraid that the land will really be ruined, the country will be shaky, and the people will suffer the disaster of losing their home and country.

"Your Highness, in addition to the garrisons that must be retained for security in various places, the number of troops that can be mobilized has been counted, a total of 170,000, including 100,000 troops from Taiwan, 70,000 garrison troops, and ...... from the south and west."

"The southern and western armies can't move, first, the labor division is transferred far away, the combat power is worn out, and the far water can't save the near fire, and secondly, Dachu and Xili are not just watching the excitement, and they must maintain deterrence." Xiao Jingyan took it from the hand of Li Lin, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and quickly looked at the distribution of these troops, "Needless to say, how is the equipment of these 70,000 garrison troops?" ”

"It's okay, there are about 20,000 people with incomplete armor, but the military department still has stock, and it will be ready soon."

"What about money and food?"

"At a critical moment, the minister will try his best to raise money," Shen Chai immediately continued, "The minister has already thought of a few proper fundraising methods, as long as His Highness agrees, the minister will be responsible for implementation." ”

"Needless to say, be right. Hurry up. Xiao Jingyan clenched the report in his hand and muttered again, "170,000...... What do you think? ”

His words were obviously addressed to several high-ranking military ministers who were summoned to discuss the matter. These people looked at each other for a while, and it was difficult to speak for a while, and finally Heng Guogong snorted and said, "Your Highness, the ministers are still the lord and ...... It's better to send someone to talk first......"

"Lord and?" Xiao Jingyan sneered a few times, "Generally speaking, it is the civil ministers who are the main peace, and the military generals who are the main battles, why are our beams opposed, and the war is about to burn across the river, but it is the civil ministers who are the main battles, and the military marquis is the main peace?" ”

"Your Highness, Lord Liu, Lord Shen, of course, their opinions are also for the country and the people, but they don't have a backache when they stand and talk, and they are not cowardly ministers, but this is only 170,000, and they have to deal with Dayu, Donghai, Beiyan, and Yeqin...... The troops are really insufficient......"

Xiao Jingyan's face was like cold iron, and his eyes pierced the old marquis's face like an ice needle: "The strength may not be insufficient, it depends on how it is calculated." ”

Heng Guogong was choked and blushed, and hurriedly got up and said, "The old minister is ignorant, please advise His Highness." “

"Dayu, Donghai, Beiyan and Yeqin are raising troops almost at the same time, and it seems that there is a storm in the air, but do we have to put them down at the same time? Everything should be prioritized first, and it should also be seen in the situation and consequences that will occur if the development continues. The East China Sea Division invaded the sea border, after all, the landing force was limited and could not enter the hinterland, and the garrison could have coped with it, but the local officials had been playing for a long time and were not accustomed to water warfare, so the imperial court did not need to send troops, as long as the generals who were good at water warfare were assigned to coordinate the war. Most of the garrisons in the coastal states have settled in their localities, and this is to protect their homeland, and they will do their best to do their best than to send troops from other places. Xiao Jingyan looked directly at His Royal Highness's ministers, and his tone was very calm, "Besides, Yeqin, located in the west, has weak troops, and is just making chaos in the local area, and it can't hit Chaoyang Ridge at the farthest, but it's just a problem of scabies." You can first allocate the troops of neighboring states to control the situation, and then clean up when you have your hands free. ”

was said by Xiao Jingyan like this, and the panicked mood in the entire conference hall suddenly stabilized a lot. Zhongshu Ling Liu Cheng said: "Your Highness's analysis is extremely true. What really endangers the rivers and mountains of Daliang is only 100,000 Dayu troops and 50,000 Northern Yan iron cavalry. ”

"But the strength of the army is not as simple as a number," Xiao Jingyan's blade-like gaze slowly dragged across the faces of His Royal Highness's military ministers, "The same soldiers, different people to lead, the combat power is different." What is lacking now is not soldiers, and the establishment of officers below the rank of lieutenant is also very complete, and what we lack is only a general, a commander. Ladies and gentlemen, the Great Liang has entered the wartime, and it is the time for you to share your worries for the country and establish military merits. Or a recommendation. ”

As soon as he asked this, His Highness's military ministers almost tensed their whole bodies, and they all bowed their heads and remained silent. In the past ten years of Daliang, the war has mainly concentrated in the southern border adjacent to Dachu and the western border adjacent to Xili, and most of the wolf smoke in other places was conscripted by Xiao Jingyan in the Jingwang era. Most of the high-ranking military ministers sitting here today have not been in war for a long time, not to mention that some are still hereditary, although their status is high, in fact, they are useless, and they are greedy and deduct military salaries, and when there is a starving riot and bandits occupy the mountain, they will be assigned by the imperial court to take command of military merits, and the errands are all done by middle-level officers, but they are the ones who benefit. So seriously speaking, in the eyes of people like Xiao Jingyan, they are not even the real military, and if you want to count on them to fight, it is better to let the soldiers commit suicide faster. However, these people have a wide range of connections in the capital, and they are all from the background of the family, and if there is no appropriate opportunity and reason, they really can't be easily touched.

"Why don't you speak?" Xiao Jingyan's voice was like ice, "Heng Guogong, you say." ”

"Old ...... The old minister is already old, and he is afraid that it will be difficult to take on a heavy responsibility, so please ask His Highness to ......"

"What about Huaiyihou?"

"Minister...... Minister...... Minister...... The minister is also old, as long as there is something that the minister can do, the minister will never give up, but this leader meets the enemy, the minister ...... I have more than enough heart but not enough power......"

"Huaiyi Hou, I was about to tell you," Shen Chai interjected on the side, "Isn't there more than seven hundred horses in your Jade Dragon Grassland?" I heard that they are all domesticated according to the standard of war horses, and you yourself said during the last spring hunt that the children of the princes and noble families all come to your horse farm to buy horses......"

"Oh," Huai Yihou reacted quite quickly, and immediately patted his head and said, "Lord Shen didn't remind me that I forgot, I told the housekeeper earlier this day, let him quickly check all the good horses in the grassland, the court must be able to use it!" ”

Xiao Jingyan's face was cold, as if he hadn't heard what he said, but his eyes had finally left him and moved to the others. Soon, these "old" or "sick" military ministers all racked their brains, scrambling to explain what they also had in their homes that "the court could use......

"Let's talk to Shen Chai about this," Xiao Jingyan cut off their words mercilessly, "Now the top priority is to rush to the north as soon as possible to prevent Dayu and Beiyan from continuing to go south and regain the lost territory." The Shangyang army in charge of the north was newly defeated, the commander of Qi was killed, and the army's heart was unstable, and the 170,000 reinforcements went north and needed a quick victory to stabilize the overall situation. So Hongu decided to ......"

Before he could say anything, there was already a bluff in the council hall, and Shen Chai rushed forward a few steps one after another, shouting: "Please think twice, Your Highness!" Now that the country is in danger, Your Majesty is ...... And the royal body is uneasy, it is the time when His Royal Highness needs to sit in the capital, and he must not come out in person! ”

More than a dozen important ministers also knelt down to persuade them, and even a few military ministers followed the scene, saying "No, no", Xiao Jingyan sighed and said: "I naturally understand what you mean." But if the skin is not attached, the hair will wilt? Isn't the life and death of Daliang more important than my safety? ”

Having said that, no one dares to say what kind of variables will be caused by his expedition at this time, the henchmen and ministers are so anxious that they go straight to the spark, but there are indeed few people who can be sent out to fight in the imperial court now, not to mention that the current situation is not a small battle, not a few middle-level officers who can be temporarily promoted to suppress the scene, but the biggest crisis in Daliang for more than ten years, and it is really not easy to find someone who can replace Xiao Jingyan for a while.

"By the way, Your Highness," after racking his brains, Cai Quan suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Several of the old Red Flame generals who have been reinstated are worthy of reuse, although they ...... It's a bit ...... to be sent to the battlefield just after being rehabilitated Belch...... However, the country is in danger, and they are also duty-bound......"

The old generals of Chiyan represent the military system and the policy of using generals in the era of King Qi, if they want to be put on hold in peacetime, the high-ranking military ministers will definitely try their best to hinder the improvement of the status of these people, but now it is wartime, the wolf smoke is approaching, and the danger is imminent, as long as someone is willing to go to the front to fight a bloody battle, of course they are strongly in favor of supporting.

Hearing this proposal, Xiao Jingyan groaned for a moment. The situation in the country is like this, of course, it is impossible for the old generals of Chiyan to stay out of the matter, he has thought about this a long time ago. But after careful analysis, only Nie Feng can take charge alone, but his voice is problematic, and it is inevitably inconvenient to command. Others, on the other hand, are enough for the general, but they are not quite qualified for the duties of the manager.

Thinking of this, Xiao Jingyan's gaze couldn't help but move to the east corner of the hall. There is a screen that is blocked, and a detailed map of the north is hanging on the screen, and a slender figure is standing in front of the map, with his hands on his back, contemplating, and his demeanor seems to be not affected by the noise here.

"Mr. Su, you should also come to persuade Your Highness." Shen Chai felt that the prince's attitude had changed recently, as if he particularly favored this Qilin talent, and before he could think about it, he had already spoken, "There is no one in charge of the overall situation in the capital, and people's hearts will fluctuate!" ”

Mei Changsu was shouted by him, then he turned his head and asked a little blankly, "What did Lord Shen say?" ”

"His Highness said that he would be recruited in person!"

Mei Changsu immediately frowned, looked up at Xiao Jingyan, and although he didn't speak, he was very opposed.

Xiao Jingyan knew that time was indeed tight now, and there was nothing to discuss with these people in the palace for military matters, so he immediately ordered them to go and get busy with the business at hand. After everyone withdrew, he got up and walked towards Mei Changsu and said, "Look at what you mean, it seems that you already have a general idea of the candidate for the general?" ”

"Yes."

"Don't tell me you're going, I won't let you go."

"Then let's talk about something else first," Mei Changsu didn't fight, "This battle must use the old Red Flame general, His Highness has no objection to this, right?" It's not that I'm boasting, although I don't bring familiar soldiers, but where is the reputation of the Red Flame people, first of all, I don't need to worry about whether the subordinate soldiers are convinced. ”

"Of course. For the Red Flame veterans, the process of Liwei is not difficult, and everyone is respectful in their hearts. Xiao Jingyan agreed, "Besides, Fang Xue will be ordered to be in danger, which will only be admirable." If you send other people, I am afraid that the first thought of the soldiers will be 'to work hard for the great lord again......"

"I made a rough arrangement, it is most appropriate for Donghai to let Nie Duo go, you can rest assured; Ye Qin has nothing to discuss, so let's not talk about it for the time being. The 50,000 iron cavalry led by Beiyan Tuoba Hao rushed all the way, but there was a problem with the reserve, not as if he had done enough work and had a big attempt, and the purpose was probably just to negotiate with us after the victory, get the gold and silver wealth, or return to the land of Sanzhou that was ceded to us forty years ago. Tuoba Hao is supporting their Seven Princes, Beiyan is still martial, if he can regain the lost ground in this battle, the reputation of the Seven Princes will inevitably rise, even if he can't, it would be good to get more money. He has something in his heart, but he suffers and loses, and he can't withstand a few defeats at all, so to deal with him, he must frustrate his spirit, and when he finds that the gains outweigh the losses, he will naturally retreat. In terms of winning with rigidity and fighting fast, Brother Nie's name as a swift wind is not in vain. Although he doesn't understand what others are talking about now, Sister Dong has already listened very smoothly, and they go with their husband and wife, and with some good captains and generals, Tuoba Hao will definitely not be pleased. ”

"That's right, I think so too, the soldiers are divided into two routes, Nie Feng leads 70,000 people to meet Beiyan, and I am ...... over there in Dayu."

"Jing Yan," Mei Changsu pressed his arm and shook his head slightly, "You listen to me, listen to me first, okay?" ”

"Okay, you can say it." Xiao Jingyan raised his eyebrows, "I see how big a flower you can name." ”

"First of all, you can't go. In such a big battle, in addition to fighting on the front line, the supply dispatch support in the rear is more important. It's not that I can't trust His Majesty the Emperor, but I can't trust him at all. I'm sure that once you come out, the consequences will be unimaginable, and you must not leave this to chance. ”

"I don't know about this, but ......"

"Since you can't go, then the next question we have to consider is who is suitable to go," Mei Changsu quickly cut off his words, "From the standpoint of lower-ranking officers and soldiers, what kind of commander do they need?" It must be someone who really wants to be inferior to foreign insults, who has prestige, who has the ability, who can make them willing to be driven by it. Except for Nihuang, who couldn't be mobilized, and General Zhang of the Western Frontier Army, I only thought of one person. ”

"Who?"

"Mengzhi."

Xiao Jingyan frowned, and was about to oppose immediately, but was stopped by Mei Changsu raising a hand, "When Brother Meng was in the army before, he was known for his courage in battle, and he had a few legendary anecdotes, and his reputation was very high, and he was the number one master of our Daliang, in the hearts of the soldiers, he was naturally like a god, send him there, the scene must be suppressed." ”

"But whether a person is good at fighting or not, and whether he is suitable to be a coach, these are two different things, right?" Xiao Jingyan glared at him, "You obviously know that Meng Zhi is indeed a fierce general, but if you want to take the position of coach, he still ......"

"I know that what the higher authorities have to think about when appointing a commander is certainly not exactly what the soldiers think. As the commander-in-chief, his primary responsibility is to coordinate the overall situation and arrange the troops, which is indeed not what Brother Meng is good at, and he needs to try to make up for it......"

When he said this, Xiao Jingyan suddenly understood, "Oh, do you want to tell me that as long as you put a person next to Meng Zhi who knows how to coordinate the overall situation and arrange troops?" Is this person you? ”

Mei Changsu showed him a faint smile and said softly: "Jing Yan, don't be in a hurry to veto it first, I didn't make this request on the spur of the moment." I think Uncle Nie Zhen back then, wasn't he also weak and weak? He has been on the front line all year round, except for the last time when no one escaped, how could he ever be in danger? This time, you let me go, naturally like him, with Brother Meng and Wei Zheng here, what else are you worried about? ”

"But how can the momentum of this reinforcement be compared with the Red Flame Army back then? You and I both know the hardships and dangers on the battlefield, I'm not worried that you won't be able to cope with the battle, in fact, that is the part I am least worried about, but Xiaoshu, fighting and marching, that requires physical strength! ”

"If I didn't have faith in my body, I wouldn't have asked you to go on the expedition. Think about it, I know that Brother Meng is not handsome, but I advise you to appoint him, if I am at a critical moment of the war, I suddenly fall ill and I don't know anything, wouldn't it hurt Brother Meng, and I am even more sorry for the soldiers on the front line and the people of Daliang? Mei Changsu stared at his friend's face and said earnestly, "Jing Yan, you believe me, the first thing I think about is my physical condition, and this is not a problem." The current situation is so critical, I can't afford to risk being willful! ”

Xiao Jingyan pursed his lips tightly, unable to find the words to refute him, but his heart was hanging after all, and he refused to nod, so he simply straightened his face and did not speak.

Mei Changsu did not persuade further, but slowly walked to the window, looking at the somewhat sparse late autumn scenery outside the court, with a distant expression between his eyebrows, as if he was looking back on the reverse shadow of time, thinking about the past and youth.

"The northern border is the battlefield I am most familiar with, and Dayu is the opponent I am most familiar with." After a long time, Mei Changsu slowly turned his head, his thin smile was full of frosty arrogance, "Maybe because I am still a soldier in my bones, even on this long thirteen-year road of snow injustice, I have always paid attention to the movements of the Dayu military, without the slightest relaxation." If you are not afraid of your annoyance, even if you are not necessarily more sure of victory than me, let alone others. It is the monarch's primary responsibility to choose the right person to use, and between you and me, it is just a personal relationship. Jing Yan, isn't the life and death of Daliang more important than my safety? ”

Mei Changsu didn't pay attention to the argument on the side of the hall just now, but the last sentence he said was exactly the same as the sentence that Xiao Jingyan tried to persuade the ministers, which made the prince of the prison country, who was burdened with the heavy responsibility of the country, couldn't help but feel nervous.

If Lin Shu is standing in front of him, everything will naturally be in order, no one will want to stop Lin Shu from going to the battlefield, he is a natural god of war, he is an undefeated young general, he is the legend of Chiyan, the pride of the Great Liang, he is the most trusted friend, the most reliable general...... However, the reality is always cruel, no matter how tenacious his mind and strong mind are, he can't withstand the wear and tear of the sick body, as long as he thinks of the night when he was sick and fainted, Xiao Jingyan's heart will be twisted, no matter what, Mei Changsu is no longer Lin Shu after all......

"I heard Wei Zheng say, you have a Mongolian doctor, right?" After pondering for a long time, Xiao Jingyan thought of an excuse to refuse, "I want to meet him, and if he says you can go, I will agree to ......"

Hearing this request, a complicated look suddenly flashed in Mei Changsu's eyes, but it disappeared after an instant, and when he looked closely, his expression had been controlled quite perfectly.

"Okay, I'll go back and talk to Lin Chen." Mei Changsu bowed slightly, "Preparing for the expedition, Your Highness still has a lot of things to do, so I will retire first." ”

Xiao Jingyan was slightly flustered by his calm demeanor, and always felt that something beyond his control was spreading unscrupulously, but when he looked closely, he was at a loss.

However, this strange emotion did not last long, because the urgent news in front of him soon poured in wave after wave, and instantly occupied all his thoughts. A series of troop transfers, personnel appointments and dismissals, silver and grain raising, strategic integration, and the ministers of various ministries took turns to discuss and report, so busy that the prince of the prison country almost didn't touch the ground, and he didn't even notice when Mei Changsu quietly withdrew.

Compared with the busy East Palace, the Su Mansion is much quieter and more peaceful. However, the haze of war has permeated the entire Jingshi, and Su Zhai is no exception, when Mei Changsu entered the door and got off the sedan chair, although everyone tried their best to calm down, but the gaze cast on him was still a little restless.

"Please come here." After Mei Changsu briefly instructed Li Gang, he went straight back to his bedroom. A moment later, Lin Chen came in alone, still with a smile on his face, standing in the middle of the room, waiting for Mei Changsu to talk to him. But after waiting for a long time, Mei Changsu was always distracted, so he had to speak first: "I just went out, and you have a few children who are signing up for the army at the recruitment office." It seems that the children of this family are also divided into two kinds, one is as useless as a worm, and the other can become the backbone of the country more easily than ordinary people if they are sharpened......"

"When the country is in crisis, how can there be a man who doesn't join the army?" Mei Changsu said calmly and authentically. "Lin Chen, I'm going too."

"Where to go?"

"Battlefield."

"No kidding," Lin Chen's face turned cold, "It's winter now, the battlefield is in the north, you barely want to go, how many days can you last?" ”

"Three months."

He answered so quickly that Lin Chen couldn't help but make his eyebrows jump, and his lips turned slightly whiter.

"Nie Duo brought two Ice Continuation Grasses," Mei Changsu's gaze fell on his face calmly, and he said in a low voice, "This grass can't last long, you must have made it into Ice Continuation Pills, right?" ”

"How do you know?"

"This is Su House, I know what's strange?"

Lin Chen turned his back, took two deep breaths and said, "It's useless if you know, I won't give it to you." ”

"I understand your feelings." Mei Changsu stared at his back and said quietly, "If according to the original plan, we will go to enjoy the mountains and rivers together and relax our minds, then with your medical skills, maybe I can delay it for another half a year...... One year ...... Or longer......"

"Not maybe, yes, I know I can!" Lin Chen Huo Ran turned his head, his eyes fierce, "Changsu, the old case has been revealed, and the burden you have put on yourself can be unloaded, don't you think too much about yourself at this time?" There are so many things in the world, one by one, they never stop, and you can't solve them alone! Why do you always give up when you least need to? ”

"It's not about giving up, it's about choosing," Mei Changsu looked straight into his eyes, his face was snow-white, but there was a smile on his lips, "People are always greedy, in the past, as long as I could clear the old case and clear the names of the dead, I would be satisfied, but now, I want to do more, I want to return to the battlefield and return to the north again, I want to resurrect the soul of the Red Flame Army as much as possible in the last time." Lin Chen, who has been Mei Changsu for thirteen years, was able to choose Lin Shu's ending in the end, isn't this a blessing for me? ”

"Who knows Lin Shu?" Lin Chen closed his eyes to calm his emotions, "The friend I tried so hard to let him live is not Lin Shu...... You yourself once said that Lin Shu had died a long time ago, and in order to resurrect a dead man for three months, do you want to end yourself? ”

"Although Lin Shu is dead, the responsibility that belongs to Lin Shu cannot be died. But if there is a trace of the Lin family's style and bones, it will not allow the northern border of Daliang to be lost, the country will not be broken, and the people will be displaced. Lin Chen, I'm sorry, I promised you, but I have to break my promise...... But I really need these three months. As far as justice is concerned, the northern border is blazing, and there are no generals to be sent to the DPRK and China, how can I, as a descendant of the Lin family, sit idly by and prolong my life between the mountains and rivers? From a selfish point of view, although I have you, after all, I am not much left, if I can re-don the armor and gallop on the battlefield again, I will have no regrets in this life, and I am afraid that the gains are far better than the lost ......" Mei Changsu held Lin Chen's arm tightly with his fiery palm, his eyes were as bright as stars, "Ice Continuation Grass is a miracle medicine that can be encountered but not sought, and God let Nie Duo find it, that is, I can temporarily leave the sick body in the last three months and relive the pride of the past." Lin Chen, we don't say anything about righteousness, we don't talk about the people of our family and country, just this little wish of mine, please also fulfill it. ”

Lin Chen looked at him in a daze and asked softly, "What about three months later?" ”

"I have carefully deduced the whole battle situation, and I have some knowledge of the situation of the enemy generals, and within three months, I will definitely be able to calm this wolf smoke and rebuild the northern defense line. For the rectification of the military, Jing Yan has already begun to plan, after this battle, I believe that the combat power of Daliang will gradually return to its heyday. ”

"I mean you," Lin Chen's eyes were deep and his face was very gloomy, "three months later, what about you?" Once this ice pill is taken, although it can stimulate physical strength with medicinal effects, it is also a desperate poison with no room for recovery. ”

"I know." Mei Changsu nodded lightly, "Life is in the world, and you will die after all." Lin Chen, I'm ready. ”

Lin Chen's teeth clenched, he tore open his clothes, grabbed a vial from the inner pocket, threw it to Mei Changsu very roughly, and said coldly: "Give it up or choose it, it's all your own decision, I don't have the right to veto, whatever you ......want" said and turned around, kicked open the door, and strode out.

"Where are you going?"

"The recruiting office outside is probably not closed yet, I'll sign up," Lin Chen just stopped slightly, and didn't look back, "I promised to accompany you to the last day, although you broke your promise, I can't break my promise, and when I have a military position, please ask Master Mei to call me to be a personal soldier." ”

Mei Changsu's heart was hot, and the cold vial was held in his hand, and it suddenly began to get hot. Although the other people guarding the courtyard didn't know the existence of the Ice Continuation Pill and didn't know the details of the conversation between the two, from what Lin Chen said when he left, it could probably be inferred that Mei Changsu had decided to go to the north. Several guards are hot-blooded guys, Li Gang and Zhen Ping are even old sergeants, on the one hand, they all want to go to the battlefield to defend the country and kill the enemy, on the other hand, they are afraid that Mei Changsu will not be able to withstand the hardships of the battle, and under the contradictions, they all stand in the courtyard in a daze, not knowing how to react.

In a stiff atmosphere, Gong Yu came out with the piano in his arms and stroked alone under the corridor. Between the fingers and twists, wash all the softness, sonorous and sonorous, a group of youthful spirit, Jin Ge Iron Horse, the piano sound is fierce to the climax, suddenly someone clapped the column and sang:

"I want to tie my hair and join the army that day, I want to be frosty and on that day, I want to be scared of the sword that day, and I want to be a horizontal lance on that day...... Streamer for a moment, away from sorrow, looking at Yunshan, at that time, the barrier, the vines and grass slanted ......"

In the middle of the song, Mei Changsu got up and pushed the window, looking at Tianyu, the battle intent and pride between his eyebrows were like the edge of a sharp sword, shimmering and agitating.

On the first day of Yue, the cabinet issued a decree, ordering Nie Feng to lead an army of 70,000 to meet the Northern Yan Iron Cavalry, and Meng Zhi to lead an army of 100,000 to resist the Dayu Xiong soldiers, and swear to be sealed on a certain day. In the same will, Mei Changsu, the white-clothed guest who was famous in the imperial capital, was also exceptionally appointed as the guardian of the talisman army, holding the prince's jade plate, and set out with Meng Zhi.

The day before the army, Emperor Liang was probably frightened by the recent crisis, suddenly suffered a stroke, was paralyzed in bed, and it was difficult to lift his limbs, and he couldn't speak. Xiao Jingyan led the important ministers of the clan and the generals of the reinforcements to ask for peace in front of the bed and told them about the expedition. When everyone approached and saluted one by one, Mei Changsu suddenly leaned into Emperor Liang's ear, and without knowing what to say, the old emperor, who was already paralyzed, immediately opened his eyes wide, salivated at the corners of his mouth, and raised a hand to him with great effort.

"Father, rest assured, Mr. Su is a talented countryman, not only proficient in court politics and decision-making, but also good at conquest and killing. With Meng Qing and him this time, the chaos can be determined, and from now on, I will be able to regain peace in the northern border of Liang. Xiao Jingyan, who was standing on the side, said clearly, and there seemed to be a chill in his eyes.

Emperor Liang's hand finally fell, and his crooked lips trembled and whined. Once supreme authority, now only vague etiquette remains, when the relatives and noble ministers followed Xiao Jingyan away, he could only hear his heavy breathing, echoing in this cold and hard deep palace that was no longer noticed.

The next day, the senior generals of the two reinforcements bid farewell to the emperor and set out for the battle. Just like when he silently watched Mei Changsu enter Beijing, the majestic city gate of the Jinling Imperial Capital also silently watched him leave at this moment. When he arrived, he was dressed in white without makeup, full of treachery, and when he left, he looked at the wolf smoke from afar, and the prancing horse raised his whip. Two years of turbulent clouds and rains seem to have changed, and the only thing that remains unchanged is a pure heart, immortal.

The early winter wind blew through Mei Changsu's jet-black mane, rolling the jade-colored cloak behind him violently. The black horse, silver-clothed and thin-armored, the feeling of joy in the chest is still so familiar, as if it is imprinted in the bone marrow, and it cannot be pulled out.

Looking at 100,000 men, galloping like a tiger, looking around at their best friends, they hold each other. The world that was lost in the cold and snow of Meiling back then seems to be faintly back in front of you. In the smoke and dust, Mei Changsu's lips showed a bright smile, no longer looking back at the imperial capital, but turning the horse's head, urging the mount, which was already flying like four hooves, and resolutely ran towards the future he chose, which was also the ending he chose.

End

At the end of the winter of the sixth year of Liang Yuanyou, the three wars of Northern Yan were unfavorable, and he returned to his country, and Dayu surrendered 60,000 soldiers. The Mengzhi Division merged with the defeated Department of the Shangyang Army, reorganized, and renamed the Changlin Army, stationed in the northern defense line. In this war, many young officers came to the fore and became reserve talents that could be vigorously cultivated. Xiao Jingyan and Yan Yujin also won military merits, but the former did not receive the reward because of his life experience.

For the common people, courtiers and the royal family, this was a complete victory, the captives had retreated, the border defense was solid, the reform of the government and military affairs of the court was advancing rapidly, and the homes that had been destroyed in the state capitals were slowly being rebuilt. Most of the rejoicing people, in an atmosphere of celebration, seem to have lost sight of the losses that should be mourned.

But Xiao Jingyan did not forget, he spent sleepless all night copying the names of the dead in this battle in a plain room in the East Palace, starting with the lowest-ranking soldiers, and his pen was serious. But every time he wrote the last name, he would always drop his pen and cry at the desk, and his grief could not be suppressed, and even the pregnant princess could not be persuaded to stop him.

In the summer of the seventh year of Yuanyou, Nie Duo returned from the East China Sea to report on his work. But Xiao Jingyan always refused to agree to his marriage with Nihuang, until one day, Gong Yu brought a letter written by Mei Changsu, and he silently agreed. After getting married, Nihuang handed over the southern army to Mu Qing, who was becoming more and more mature, and went to the eastern border to garrison Haiphong with Nie Duo to bid farewell to the Lin clan's ancestral hall.

In the autumn of the seventh year of Yuanyou, the crown princess gave birth to a baby boy. Three days later, Emperor Liang died. After the full month of filial piety, Xiao Jingyan officially ascended the throne, and his biological mother Jing Guifei was the queen mother, and the crown princess Liu was appointed as the queen.

Tingsheng was indeed accepted as a righteous son by Xiao Jingyan, and assigned a famous teacher Su Ru to teach carefully. Because he is smart by nature, strong and well-behaved, Xiao Jingyan is very fond of him, so although he is not a prince, he can often go in and out of the palace to ask the queen mother and the queen for peace.

The long-lived Gao Zhan still holds the title of the head of the six palaces, but now the queen mother has allowed him to retire and live freely in the palace without having to be served. Gao Zhan likes the cute little prince of Yuxue very much, and often goes to the queen's palace to see him, and every time the court student hugs the little prince to play outside, he has to insist on staying by the side.

"Grandpa Gao, do you want to hug him?" Looking at the white-haired old man's eyes guarding him, Tingsheng sometimes asked him with a smile, but every time Gao Zhan bowed down and shook his head, and said tremblingly: "This is the future master of the world, and the old slave doesn't dare to hold ......."

Regarding his answer, Tingsheng seemed to only be a breeze in his ears, and he didn't care, still laughing with a smile on his face, teasing the little prince to babble.

"Look at the two brothers, the relationship is really good," the nurse next to her said with a slight smile, paying attention to the sky, "but it's time to hug in." The sky is so cloudy, Gao Gonggong, don't you think...... Seems to be windy? ”

"No, it's not the wind, it's within the walls of this palace...... The wind never stopped......" squinting his faint eyes, the old eunuch of the three dynasties said.

(ENDS)

It's finally over, and Sister Hai is about to collapse. Don't ask me if I have a sequel, and don't ask me if I'll write other people on the Langya list, anyway, I will never make any promises now, I'll rest enough first......

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