There was no precedent in the Eastern Empire for the throne to be passed on to the princess, mainly because under the feudal system, the succession of rulers usually followed the principle of giving priority to male descendants, known as the male succession principle or male succession. This approach is mainly motivated by considerations for family continuity and national stability, arguing that since female members may become members of other families in marriage, the exclusion of women from inheritance rights can better ensure the continuity of family blood, the stability of the regime, and the possibility of cultivating suitable heirs. Therefore, most of the ministers in the court would oppose Princess Changxiang's claim to be emperor.

Early the next morning, Lord Chengfan and the chief of the blades led two hundred forbidden troops and soldiers on both sides to escort the coffin of the first emperor to the Thousand Winds City. The people of Tianxue City spontaneously went out of the city to see off the coffin of the first emperor, and many people even knelt on the ground and cried bitterly regardless of etiquette. The people thought that the first emperor was a good monarch who worked for the welfare of the people and cared about the people's livelihood and suffering, and when he died, it was the most turbulent time in the world, but for the sake of the country and the future of the country, he was busy with government affairs all day long, and finally died because of physical exhaustion.

Two days later, under the leadership of General Wuxiong, 300,000 soldiers and horses began to march towards Thousand Winds City, accompanied by Changxiang, Sangya and Shaoling. Changxiang would never have thought of the Lord Chengfan and the Chief Blade Priest she trusted, and as soon as she came to Thousand Winds City, she informed Emperor Xuan Cheng of the matter, and Xuan Cheng was immediately furious. Under the strategy of Mr. Yan Fang, as soon as the 300,000 soldiers and horses came to the outside of Thousand Winds City, they entered the ambush of the soldiers of Thousand Winds City, and after a big battle, Wuxiong surrendered to the soldiers of Thousand Winds City. Xuan Cheng did not kill Princess Changxiang, but put her under house arrest in the once ten thousand words of the concubine's mansion, and guarded her day and night.

A few days later, the funeral of the first emperor was successfully held in the city of a thousand winds.

In the early morning of that day, the entire palace was enveloped in an atmosphere of grief. The red walls of the court are covered with black and white ribbons and decorated with white flowers, showing respect for the emperor.

As the solemn bell rang, a procession of court officials began to escort the coffin, and the first person standing on the left hand was Emperor Xuancheng. They wore white filial piety robes and crowns on their heads. Behind are Princess Sanya, the children of the clan and the queen, and the concubines in the palace. According to Xuan Cheng's instructions, Princess Changxiang was not allowed to participate in the funeral procession.

After the funeral procession arrived at the imperial tomb, the coffin was successfully buried, and the official in charge of transporting the funeral goods brought the burial goods of the former emperor from the palace and buried them in the mausoleum with several concubines. The remaining concubines of the first emperor, as well as dozens of palace maids, were responsible for guarding the tomb for the first emperor here, and after the rest of the funeral procession returned to the palace, Xuan Cheng ordered several guards to send Princess Changxiang to the imperial tomb, and he also wanted to guard the tomb for the first emperor here. The history of guarding the tombs of deceased emperors has a long history, and it is common to arrange palace maids and concubines to guard the tombs, and princesses can be allowed to guard the tombs for their fathers, which is the first case in the history of the Eastern Empire.

Just when the state funeral for the first emperor was held, and the subjects of the whole country were immersed in mourning, Taihao had already begun to lead his troops to launch a counterattack against the enemy.

It is said that when Tai Hao led 200,000 soldiers and horses to Puchuan City to meet General Mao Jing, it was the deputy general Zhiwei who came to greet Tai Hao. When Taihao saw Zhiwei, he felt familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen it. Zhiwei smiled: "General Taihao, look up for a long time." Below is the adjutant general Zhiwei, who came to greet General Taihao on the order of the general. ”

Tai Hao arched his hand and said, "Vice General Zhiwei, have we met somewhere?" ”

Zhi Wei smiled: "Hahaha, when the Eastern Empire Xuanyu took the imperial examination in the twentieth year, you and I and the other two candidates were in the same ring to test the dance sword. At that time, I also met the Assassins......"

When Taihao heard this, he immediately remembered the ring where he took the exam that year. He recalled that at that time, he and Gu Jicong took the dance knife test together, and there were four candidates in the ring to take the test together, the other two were called Shengdao and the other was called Zhiwei. At that time, he was still worried that Gu Jicong would take the opportunity to assassinate the emperor with a dart, but he was acted on in advance by other assassins.

"I see, I didn't expect you to become a lieutenant general." Taihao said with a smile.

"Yes, General Taihao, do you remember me?" Zhiwei also replied with a smile.

They exchanged pleasantries for a while, and then entered Kamagawa Castle together. From the chat, Taihao learned that because of the assassin's destruction of the examination room, he could only retake the exam on the second day, so Zhiwei participated in the retake on the second day, and finally became the martial arts leader of that year.

On the way to the camp in Puchuan City, Tai Hao asked Zhi Wei, "Vice General Zhi Wei, where is General Mao Jing now?" ”

"General Mao Jing is now training on the school ground, and has decided to set out tomorrow to attack Jinchuan City, which is occupied by the rebels." Zhiwei replied.

Tai Hao lowered his voice and continued to ask: "I heard that General Mao Jing has an extremely irritable temperament, and even a little arrogant and domineering, is it true?" ”

When Zhiwei heard this, he laughed and said: "General Mao Jing is always straightforward and fast-talking, he once pointed at the nose of the first emperor in the palace and scolded the first emperor, and was almost beheaded, but he had no scruples, and finally because several ministers jointly interceded for him, the first emperor let him go, but he was not promoted from then on, but although he was a little irritable and arrogant, he was a very brave general with strong combat ability." ”

Tai Hao nodded after hearing this, secretly vigilant in his heart. He knew that fighting with such a general would inevitably be a tough battle.

After a short time, they came to the school grounds, and under the arrangement of Gu Sheng, 200,000 soldiers and horses entered the camp and joined the team that was practicing.

When General Ujing saw them coming, he stopped training. Tai Hao saw that General Mao Jing was a tall, majestic, and calm veteran. He wore black armor and battle robes, an iron helmet, and a weapon.

Tai Hao stepped forward and saluted: "General Mao Jing has worked hard. ”

"You're the thief general Taihao?" Mao Jing asked.

Tai Hao replied respectfully, "It's exactly below." ”

Mao Jing didn't speak again, continued to walk to the front of the team, and shouted loudly: "The captains and lieutenants of all the armies lead the soldiers of their respective teams to continue the drill!" ”

After speaking, Mao Jing walked up to Tai Hao, Zhi Wei and Gu Sheng and said, "Let's go!" Go to the tent. ”

At that moment, they came to a camp tent, and after sitting down, Mao Jing said in a deep voice: "The old man will set off with his troops tomorrow to attack Jinchuan City, will General Taihao follow him?" ”

Tai Hao arched his hand and said: "I can't fight with General Mao Jing, I can't ask for it." ”

General Mao Jing continued to ask, "How many soldiers and horses did General Taihao bring here?" ”

Taihao responded: "Two hundred thousand." ”

Mao Jing said: "I don't know how many records General Taihao has had before?" ”

For this question, Taihao was speechless for a while. Because Taihao did not have any achievements, the only time he led his troops to fight was when he attacked Thousand Winds City, but due to his lack of experience, he lost 5,000 soldiers and horses.

Tai Hao shook his head and said: "In terms of combat, I really lack experience in the next game, and I have no record at all. ”

General Mao Jing listened, smiled slightly, and said: "General Taihao, don't be modest, the old man also worked the battlefield. We're going tomorrow, and all you have to do is lead your troops to follow. As for the battle plan and strategy, the old man will personally formulate it. ”

Tai Hao was overjoyed and immediately replied, "General Mao Jing rest assured, I will definitely try my best to follow your command." ”

Tai Hao knew that General Mao Jing had a violent temperament, so he spoke respectfully, and he didn't dare to be rude in the slightest, for fear of saying the wrong thing and making the other party angry.

Mao Jing said: "General Taihao, I didn't expect to speak so humbly, in fact, there is no need, in terms of official rank, the old man's official position is lower than yours, General Taihao can tell the old man if he has something." ”

Tai Hao smiled and said: "Don't dare, don't dare, General Mao Jing's bravery, I have heard of it below, and General Mao Jing's deeds are also extremely admired by Zaixia." ”

Seeing that Mao Jing no longer spoke, Zhiwei next to him began to say: "General Taihao, the lower official will tell you about the situation in Jinchuan City." Jinchuan City is a famous city with a long history, its history can be traced back to the early days of the Eastern Empire, the people in the city totaled 300,000, the previous imperial court hoarded 500 soldiers and horses in Jinchuan, and now all have been killed. After the rebels occupied Jinchuan City, 20,000 soldiers and horses were stationed there, although the number of troops was small, but the combat effectiveness was quite strong. The leader of the rebel army stationed in Jinchuan City is named Gonggang, and he seems to be good at martial arts, and he can respond to a hundred, or even more. ”

Taihao was immediately surprised when he heard the name of Gongyi. In the prison of Thousand Winds City, Bi Luojing once told himself that the "Four Great Demons" had become the national teacher of the Beiyu Empire, but for some reason, the old three of the "Four Great Demons" would appear here.

Tai Hao asked: "Is this Gong Gong weird-looking, coming and going without a trace, and speaking with a strange color?" ”

Zhiwei thought for a moment and replied, "Exactly, does General Taihao know him?" ”

Tai Hao nodded and said: "That's right, I have fought with him, he is the third of the 'Four Great Demons' in the rivers and lakes, and the other three are You Li, Weitian and Poor Liang." They are famous bandits on the rivers and lakes, with strong martial arts and ruthless hearts, but according to Bi Luojing, the four of them are now the national teachers of the rebel court, and for some reason they have become the leaders of the rebels stationed in Jinchuan City. ”

Zhi Wei said: "National teacher? No wonder those soldiers did not call him a general, but called him a national teacher. ”

Tai Hao said: "Listen to what this means, Vice Admiral Zhiwei has fought with them?" ”

Zhiwei slurred, "Uh...... This...... There was indeed a war. ”

Seeing this, Mao Jing continued: "Deputy General Zhiwei doesn't have to swallow and vomit, and he doesn't have to give face to the old man. The old man did attack Jinchuan City twice, but both ended in failure, and our army suffered heavy losses. ”

When Tai Hao heard this, he hurriedly said: "Victory and defeat are common things in soldiers, and I know that this CCP is difficult to deal with, but tomorrow I will go with General Mao Jing, and I will definitely be able to defeat it." ”

Mao Jing nodded, and then said, "Okay, it's not early, you guys go and rest first." We'll set off early tomorrow morning! ”

So, Taihao and the others left the camp, and Vice Admiral Zhiwei arranged a place for them to live, and they went to their own residence to rest.

Early the next morning, Taihao and General Mao Jing led 150,000 soldiers and horses to set off first, and Gu Sheng and Zhiwei led 50,000 soldiers and horses to the rear. They marched all the way to Jinchuan Castle, and there was a Jiangchuan Castle between Puchuan Castle and Jinchuan Castle. When Banchi, the lord of Jiangchuan City, heard that the army of thieves was passing through their territory, he held a banquet on the way to come. This semi-chisel, like Zhiwei, is also a candidate for the same imperial examination as Tai Hao. At the same time, Banchi's father Banfu and General Mao Jing had worked together, and General Mao Jing could be regarded as growing up watching Half Chi. Later, Banfu was promoted to the secretary of the Criminal Department, and they had no contact. Now that he has become the lord of a city, Mao Jing can't help but feel that time flies.

After a brief stop at Jiangchuan Castle, they continued on their way.