Zhang Zhongliang: "There is something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it. ”

Fan Kaikai: "Also, the princess's brother is the vanguard of the army, and he is brave. ”

His Majesty had expected that the war would subside, so he repeatedly told him not to disturb the prince, but he did not expect the war to become more and more intense.

Zhang Zhongliang just wanted to open his mouth to say more, Qiu Yunlong, Fan Xi, Biha and others broke in very embarrassed.

Zhang Zhongliang stepped forward: "National teacher, are you okay?" ”

Qiu Yunlong shouted to the sky and grabbed the ground: "Prince, you almost can't see me." Then he wiped his tears viciously: "If it weren't for the possession of the Heavenly God of this sect master, he would have been hunted down and killed." ”

Zhang Zhongliang: "National teacher, what about my father?" ”

Qiu Yunlong: "Hey, hey, hey!" Hugh is to mention him. Kill yourself! We have gone out of the city safely, and he has drawn in his pursuers. ”

Zhang Zhongliang was surprised: "Why is this so? ”

Qiu Yunlong: "Now? Now your father's life and death are uncertain! ”

Zhang Zhongliang made up his mind: "Warriors, get on the horse, and follow this king to rescue my father." ”

Everyone agreed in unison.

A guard took out Zhang Zhongliang's war horse, and Zhang Zhongliang turned over and got on the horse.

At this time, I saw the palace gate suddenly open, and a personal soldier covered in blood, staggered in, and collapsed to the ground after not taking a few steps.

Zhang Si, supported by several personal soldiers, also stumbled into Xihua Palace.

Zhang Zhongliang had just gotten on the horse, immediately turned over and left the saddle, ran to him with an arrow step, picked up Zhang Si alone, and ran quickly to the council hall, he motioned to everyone to quickly clean up the case, and then gently placed Zhang Si on it: "Father, father-" The concern was overflowing.

Zhang Si's hair was full of unkempt hair, a touch of blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth, he opened his eyes slightly, and looked at Zhang Zhongliang: "Emperor, how are you?" ”

Zhang Zhongliang: "Quick, call the imperial doctor." ”

……

Over there: Wang Erhao's army attacked like crazy. Most of the soldiers had removed their rattan armor and went into battle shirtless.

Bows and arrows were like springs, and several soldiers were climbing the ladder, which was burned off, and the soldiers fell from the city wall with a howl.

Several soldiers had already stormed the tower, and after a fight, they were picked up by several men and thrown down from the tower.

Zhang Biao was directing the battle, he had discarded his helmet and his armor was in disarray. The long sword in his hand was already several notches.

There were wounded soldiers lying everywhere on the castle towers, and at this time, many women, children, and old people were already seen participating in the battle, and all the people were soldiers.

Smoke billowed from the makeshift stove. Some people are boiling water, boiling oil. Buckets of boiling water and oil were carried to the walls and poured down.

The screams were incessant.

The war has entered the white heat.

Wang Erhao wielded his sword under the city to direct the battle.

There were many corpses under the city walls, and it was unbearable to see.

This side of the box: Zhang Si sits on the top of the main hall and has restored the dignity of the king.

The ministers were divided into left and right, and Zhang Zhongliang stood at the top.

Fan Kaikai said: "Your Majesty, the ministers have been discussing for a long time, and there is no good solution. According to Weichen's opinion, Xihua Palace is not a long-term place of refuge. Just imagine, Nanzhao broke the city only in an instant, Wang Erhao will not give up after occupying Nanzhao, since he has driven thousands of miles, naturally he will not care about this area dozens of miles away, then he will inevitably besiege Xihua Palace, please make a decision as soon as possible. ”

Qiu Yunlong: "Wang Erhao's tiger and wolf division." Now relying on the power of the mortal world is a great helplessness. In the opinion of this sect leader, I will set up an altar tonight, and I will gather the gods of the nine heavens with my mana, and I will definitely be able to keep us safe. At present, it is imperative that Your Majesty should find a way out as soon as possible, and it is better not to let Wang Erhao know where you and I are hiding. ”

Zhang Si: "According to what the national teacher said, set up an altar tonight to ask for help." But this king will not flee for his own life and abandon his home and country. At present, the land is trampled on, and the people are bullied, and there is no perfect solution. It's really sad and lamentable! He looked at Zhang Zhongliang: "Prince, the ministers will discuss and offer advice." Why don't you speak? ”

Zhang Zhongliang came back to his senses from his contemplation: "Father." From this point of view, a hard war is by no means the best policy, and avoiding war is not a long-term solution. The sons have a way to retreat from the enemy, and hope that their father will be favorable. ”

Everyone was in high spirits and looked at Zhang Zhongliang one after another.

Zhang Si: "What's the best plan?" Say it. ”

Zhang Zhongliang: "Erchen is willing to go alone to persuade Wang Erhao to withdraw from the army." ”

Qiu Yunlong: "Prince, by all means, Wang Erhao is now a wild dog who is crazy, he bites people when he sees them, where does he recognize you as a relative." ”

Fan Kaikai: "His Royal Highness the Prince, what the national teacher said is very true. Now the two countries are at war, no more than usual. You will be more than lucky. I hope the prince thinks twice. ”

Zhang Si: "It's okay to discuss this matter." According to the words of the national teacher. Set up an altar tonight to worship the gods. All of you must pray sincerely. ”

At night, a bright moon slowly sank into the clouds, flickering and flickering, and gradually revealed its face from the depths of the clouds.

There is a big ding on the altar, and the cigarette smoke is filled.

All the people gathered together and prayed sincerely.

Qiu Yunlong held the long sword in his hand, and there were words in his mouth.

A group of Brahmins dressed in religious robes and danced and jumped up and down to the accompaniment of Brahmana music.

Zhang Si led Zhang Zhongliang and the ministers of civil and military affairs in turn, and everyone bowed and kowtowed under the command of Qiu Yunlong, only Zhang Zhongliang always folded his hands and thought thoughtfully.

Qiu Yunlong waved his sword and pointed at the sky, chanting the incantation aloud.

And they bowed again, and bowed their heads with reverence.

After Zhang Si finished kowtowing, he looked back and saw that there was no one standing where Zhang Zhongliang was standing. He frowned.

Outside the dormitory, Zhang Zhongliang's five personal warriors Hao Tianlei, Wang Yihu, Wang Tianbao, Ye Piao, and Xian Yongfeng were already fully armed, wearing filial piety belts on their heads, and were ready to go.

In the dormitory, Mary sat on the edge of the bed and cried secretly, her eyes glazed: "Why? Why is this happening? Why ......"

Zhang Zhongliang tied his head with a filial piety belt and was packing up. He walked up to Mary, helped her up, and comforted, "Concubine—"

Mary said to herself: "A few days ago, my father sent me a letter ordering me to go back, saying that I wanted to meet with the Nanzhao soldiers, and I had a premonition that war was inevitable, and I was terrified all day long. I am most afraid of losing my loved ones......"

Suddenly, Mary snatched the suit from Zhang Zhongliang's hand and threw herself into his arms: "Husband, you can't go, Wang Erhao's temper I know, he will kill you." ”

Zhang Zhongliang lifted Mary's hair to cover her face: "Concubine Ai, listen to me, this is the only way, even if it is dangerous, I must go." And it must go immediately. As you can imagine, Nanzhao has been bleeding like a river. Aifei, I believe that Wang Erhao will listen to my advice. ”

Mary: "Husband, why don't you take my feelings into account?" If you go, there will only be a fierce battle between you and Wang Erhao, no matter who wins or loses, I will lose another relative. Husband, I beg you, don't go, don't go! ”

Zhang Zhongliang: "Aifei, listen to me, I promise you that no matter what Wang Erhao does to me, I will not fight back." ”

Mary couldn't stop crying: "I believe it." I believe you. However, if you don't fight back, he will kill you too, and if he dies, I will be miserable, but if you die, will I not be in pain? You know, you are also my relative, the dearest person. It's my life in Nanzhao. ”

Zhang Zhongliang: "I know. Love Concubine. But if I go a little later, more people will die, thousands of people will die because of this war. And this war can be avoided. ”

Mary: "Husband, if you really don't want to give up. Okay, you take me, and we'll go with you. ”

Zhang Zhongliang: "No! Aifei, this is too dangerous. ”

Mary: "It's safe. You know, Wang Erhao can kill you, but he will never kill me, I am his niece! ”

The two argued, and Zhang Si quietly walked in at this time.