This was the last day of Pei Gu's life. Eight hundred soldiers fell one by one, and fought to the end, leaving only Pei Gu alone.

The prince of Xibo ordered him to be captured alive.

He had already killed many people, and the blood and blades of his body had already curled. After slaying another enemy soldier who was fighting him closely, he slowly stopped, pointed at the point, and stared at the enemy troops in front of him who were rushing towards him like locusts, standing motionless for a long time.

Countless people surrounded him, as if facing a great enemy, raising the knife and bow in their hands, staring nervously at the rock-like man in the middle, approaching step by step.

The wind blew the red tassels on the top of the general's helmet, and blood flowed down his palms like a fountain and seeped into the ground along the blade. The general's eyes were fixed on the person who was pressing towards him on the other side, and the figure suddenly moved. Several of the Western Tibetan soldiers who were at the forefront retreated sharply, guarding against him for another slashing with their swords.

This time, however, the knife was not raised again.

The general fell.

At the last moment of despair, the murderous aura in his eyes did not disappear, and his five fingers held the handle of the knife tightly, never letting go.

Pei Gu's nephew Pei Huaiguang also died with his uncle in this sniper battle where I died in exchange for my comrade's life.

He could have lived. Pei Gu ordered him to retreat with the brigade, he agreed on the surface, but then quietly broke away from the brigade, chased after him alone, followed his uncle, and became one of the eight hundred heroes.

At that time, he was only eighteen years old.

Soon after this, there was news that the prince forced the palace to commit suicide without fear of sin, and the old sage set up another king.

All this happened in just one month, when Pei Ji was still far away in Huainan Province to suppress the rebellion and pacify the people. When he finally broke free from the fetters and rushed back to Chang'an, King Ding had ascended the throne as emperor.

Pei Gu once trusted the two of them.

Chen Sida did not arrive as he had promised. He was blocked by floods and was delayed in the middle of the road.

Although Feng Zhenping's reinforcements finally arrived, they recaptured Beiyuan, and the crisis was resolved. However, just when He Jin, the generals of the Divine Tiger Army, thought that the imperial court would chase after Pei Gu for his military exploits, he did not expect that Feng Zhenping claimed that Pei Gu had not sent him news at all, and that he himself had found out about the battle situation a few days later and took the initiative to send troops to rescue.

Pei Gu thinks too highly of himself, he is greedy for merit first, he is not effective in defending the city, and he is abandoning the land last, and he almost caused a catastrophe, and he should be held responsible. The imperial court remembered the high merits in the Pei family, and did not hold accountable for the crime of abandoning the customs that day, which was for leniency.

When the news spread, He Jin and many soldiers of the Divine Tiger Army were so angry that they mutinied, and after being suppressed, He Jin and dozens of soldiers who took the lead in resisting were beheaded according to the law.

Not only that, but at this time, Pei Ji was also denounced, saying that he was proud of his high merits, and secretly instigated He Jin and others to openly confront the imperial court and plot against him. If he hadn't been too famous at that time, I'm afraid he would have been in prison.

How could a family like the Cui family not smell the smell, so they asked the Cui family to return home and cut off relations with the Pei family.

Cui categorically refused, cut his hair and demarcated his mother's family.

In the early morning of a cold and windy winter day, the first drum beat on the street of Chengtianmen, she was dressed in a vegetarian body, and led her eight-year-old son to the south gate of the palace outside the Danfeng Gate, kneeling facing the north, complaining and complaining.

She is not avenging her deceased husband.

The general committed a great crime and failed to fulfill his duty to defend the city. But He Jin and all the soldiers of the Divine Tiger Army who were about to be convicted, they were not guilty, they were doing what they were ordered by the general.

The mother and son knelt outside the palace gate, causing the whole city to watch and shaking the court. On that day, the hundred officials went to court, and they avoided the mother and son who knelt in the center of the royal road.

At the court meeting that day, no one spoke, even those who had previously advocated severe punishment for Pei Ji and the rebel soldiers of the Shenhu Army were silent. In the end, it was the new emperor who thanked the Cui family for his righteousness, and He Jin and others were able to avoid death from sin.

But then, the Shenhu Army, which had made great achievements in quelling the rebellion, was dismembered, and the original soldiers were either scattered or merged into other armies, and this number has since disappeared as if it never existed.

"Your mother...... She's too strong......"

Cui Daosi sighed, "At that time, it was not my uncle's house, and my uncle was really powerless. However, afterwards, Your Majesty did not blame your mother and son, if she could relent, my uncle would have left you in the capital anyway, so that you would not have been gone for many years and suffered from the wind and sand......"

"I am very grateful that my mother arranged it well that day."

Pei Xiaoyuan said calmly.

Cui Daosi paused, and after a while, he spoke again: "It's rare that you have such a heart, and my uncle is very pleased." ”

"You deserve to be back now. This time when he entered the DPRK on an errand, my uncle had already gone to Han Kerang to inquire, although he was undecided, but in my opinion, it should not be too low. However, it doesn't matter if it's high or low, you don't have to worry about it. ”

"Also, when you come back, you will inevitably run into the people you used to be with in the future. Their status is not low now, and their power is not small. Chen Sida is now the general of the forbidden army Shenwu and is an in-law with Liu Ceye. Concubine Feng, who has been born in the palace, is the daughter of Feng Zhenping and has an imperial heir, Li Ze, the king of Kang. Coincidentally, Chen Sida and Feng Zhenping both asked you in front of me some time ago, and they admired you very much. Although my uncle is useless, I can still do it for you in the court in the future......"

Pei Xiaoyuan Huo Ran got up.

His sudden move caught Cui Daoji off guard. He stopped talking and looked over, only to see his nephew's eyes turn to him, slowly revealing a smile.

"My uncle is kind, and my nephew understands it, so I don't dare to bother my uncle too much. It's also a bit hard to disturb my uncle, so I said goodbye. ”

He bowed respectfully to Choi Do-si, turned and walked away.

Cui Daoji looked at his departing back, and his brows couldn't help but lock.

The emperor's upcoming celebration of longevity, Jin Wuwei's outrageous and absurd so-called false positives from the bottom up, and more than ten years away, have now become completely unfamiliar, so that he can't see through the nephew in his heart......

Naturally, everything will not be as simple as it seems.

Cui Daosi has a feeling that from today onwards, this imperial city that has been calm for many years, or a new storm is brewing, and I don't know when the rain in Chang'an will fall on everyone's heads.

Chapter 21

Chunfeng Tower is located near Suzaku Street, the most prosperous street in the city, known as the Heavenly Street. The drums of the streets have long since stopped, but the feasts and boozes have just begun. Looking from afar, the lanterns are lit up and shining like stars, reflecting this high-rise building for people to indulge in pleasure like a fairy palace at night.

Pei Xiaoyuan arrived as promised, and Cheng Ping and a group of children from different forbidden army leaders were already waiting for him. These young sons are all from extraordinary backgrounds, they are the guards of the Son of Heaven, and they are the princes and wealthy families, and they are idle all day long, flying eagles and fighting arrows, never worrying about what will happen tomorrow, only dreaming that he can make contributions to the dynasty and become famous all over the world.

But tonight, this guest who returned to Chang'an for the first time became the central figure of this feast.

Many of them had heard the name of the son of the Divine Tiger General as early as three years ago, and they thought that they would be like that, making decisions in both vertical and horizontal fields, all of them were impassioned and enthusiastic. This time, when I learned that he had been summoned to Jinwuwei and arrived in Beijing, even if it was out of curiosity, I had to come over and take a look at what kind of person he was.

That night, the feast was set up in the east building, the table was spread out, the tooth plate was golden, and the people who were called to pluck the strings to accompany the drink were all first-class official prostitutes under the teaching workshop, and the songs were endless in the lanterns. The children saw that he was outstanding, his posture was chic, he talked and laughed freely with people, and the wine was not drunk with a thousand glasses, and they all admired him, and they all rushed forward to make friends, but the banquet was still not enjoyable, and they hugged him and Chengping down the east building with a smile, and someone proposed that they go to Pingkangfang to feast all night.

Cheng Ping hooked his shoulder and said yes repeatedly.

Pei Xiaoyuan saw that he was unsteady and crazy, and knew that he was already drunk, so he smiled and said that he should promise good intentions, but he can't get out of the workshop tonight, so it is better to stay here for the night, and it will be convenient for him next time, and he will be the east, and then go there to invite everyone to drink.

Cheng Ping shouted that he was not drunk, touched things in the placket of his clothes, and said, "You are going to enter Jinwuwei, I won't make it difficult for you!" I've been prepared for a long time, this is the way talisman I picked up, and I can keep it unimpeded! ”

Because of the saint's longevity festival, the night patrol in Beijing has become much stricter than before, although the square is the same as before, but out, the street night police have increased. This is especially true in the bustling areas of this area.

It is said that this is an order from the general of the Golden Gor, Han Kerang, and after the closure of the house, unless there is a conclusive reason, no one who is not a holder of the certificate is allowed to enter and leave at will, and if there is a violation, it will be dealt with according to the law. People like them are unlucky, if they are caught without declaring it in advance, although there will be no real big incident, it will take a lot of time to be released. And if they don't discipline them, they will deal with them differently than before.

Just a few days ago, a son-in-law of Shenwu General Chen Sida drunkenly broke into the gate of Pingkangfang, and was taken by the military Hou who patrolled the night.

However, as long as you declare the call in advance, there will be no obstacle to traffic.

Most of the people are already half-drunk and in high spirits, how can they break up so easily. Since Chengping didn't let go of people, they all followed and coaxed.

Suddenly, at this time, I saw a group of people coming down the stairs on the opposite side of the west building, looking the same as here, it should be the end of the banquet to leave, a group of people hugged the people in it, and the noise was endless.

Facing each other, the common ladder that went down could not accommodate everyone, and each side stopped for a moment.

On the opposite side, the one who was hugged in the middle was also a young man, with a golden crown in his hair, a brocade robe, a handsome face full of red, a vain gait, obviously drunk, and suddenly found that the stairway was blocked, and looked up, at first it was not good, but a person behind him who accompanied him was different.

When the man saw Pei Xiaoyuan, his eyes were certain, and he immediately attached his ears to it, and whispered a few words that he didn't know what it was, and the boy's face changed suddenly, and he stopped suddenly, his eyes shot at Pei Xiaoyuan, staring at him deadly.

Pei Xiaoyuan noticed something strange and also glanced at the other party. At this time, the drunken Chengping beside him finally found that the atmosphere was wrong, turned his head to look, and the drunkenness had dispersed a lot, his mask was cold, and he approached Pei Xiaoyuan and said: "It's the cub of the Yuwen family!" I also just arrived in the past few days, and I worshiped General Long Wuwei, and the limelight is not small. ”

He entered Beijing more than a month ago, and the next day he arrived, although he was not personally summoned by the saint, he worshiped Zuo Wuwei as a military general on the same day. When I heard that Yu Wenzhi, the prince of the Xiping County Palace, had arrived, and like himself, he had become a military general of the same status as Longwuzhong, and his heart was unhappy.

Fighting that battle three years ago, if it weren't for Pei Xiaoyuan who prevented Yuwenqing from retreating, and temporarily took over the Xiping Army to participate in the siege and counteroffensive, Chengping would have been reincarnated into the reincarnation world of unknown territory today.

After knowing the identity of the other party, Pei Xiaoyuan also knew it in his heart.

After the news of Yu Wenqing's death came out, Pei Ji sent a letter of condolence to Wang Yuwen Shouren of Xiping County out of morality, expressing his apologies. Yuwen Shouren was not angry, but comforted Pei Ji by replying to the letter, saying that it was all his son's fault, and he was to blame. He didn't even forget to comfort He Jin, who was stabbed by Yu Wenqing.

Regardless of whether Yuwen Shouren's reply is really what he thinks, at least on the surface this matter is in the past. But obviously, the prince of the county king's mansion in front of him had different ideas from his father.

In this right and wrong, Pei Xiaoyuan doesn't want to dwell too much, and there is no need. At that time, the situation did not allow for too much consideration, how to act, everything was based on the battle situation.

He saw that Yu Wenzhi was still standing on the stairs, staring at him with heavy eyes, but he nodded and continued to go downstairs.

"Stop!"

There was a sudden shout behind him, and with a "bang", Yu Wenzhi's probe arm had already drawn his sword from the waist of a nearby swordsman, and the tip of the sword pointed at Pei Xiaoyuan, as fast as lightning.

"You hurt my brother and killed him, and you just left?"

The sword pointed at Pei Xiaoyuan's back, and I don't know if it was because he was drunk or too angry, and the tip of the sword trembled slightly.

After the rest of the people on both sides were stunned, they quickly reacted, and the noise and laughter of a moment ago suddenly disappeared, accompanied by the endless sound of weapons unsheathed, dozens of swords were drawn out in an instant, confronting each other, and in an instant, the snow was cold and murderous, and many courtesans who were in the hall screamed loudly, and abandoned their seats with the guests, hiding on both sides, lest they suffer from the fish in the pond.

Pei Xiaoyuan stopped and turned around, and saw Yu Wenzhi's face stiff, his eyes were red, and hatred was like coming through the tip of the sword.

After the war in Xifan, he also heard about some things about the county king's mansion.

Yu Wenqing had a younger brother, and the princess who gave birth to two brothers did not have the heart of the king of the county and died early. Yu Wenqing is stubborn for his own use, but he takes care of his brother quite a lot, and his brother has deep feelings, so after Yu Wenqing died, he heard that Yu Wenzhi had wanted to ride alone to seek revenge for himself, and was told to be careful, and then somehow there was no follow-up, but he didn't expect to meet here tonight.

Without waiting for Pei Xiaoyuan to respond, how could Cheng Ping endure it, he also drew his knife on the spot, stood in the front, and faced each other.

"How do you want to? Your eldest brother almost killed many of my sons and daughters that day, and died in Xifan! I didn't settle accounts with you, but you dare to come and make trouble first? Come on! I just haven't used my sword and gun for a long time, so I'll take a look at it, whether it's your county prince's mansion sword tonight, or the head chopping knife in my hand! ”

Those Chang'an children who traveled with him, Ping Japan was happy to enmity and hatred, advocating martial arts, not to mention the strength of alcohol, it was even more agitated, his voice fell, and the people behind him echoed loudly, and the other side was willing to show weakness. At one point, the sound shook the roof tiles, and the two sides faced each other, and the brawl was about to break out.

At this time, Pei Xiaoyuan stepped out of the crowd, took the knife and sheath that Cheng Ping held in his left and right hands, and looked at the opposite side.

"How does the prince want to be, Pei doesn't dare to do it, and he should accompany him, but it's not here. Tonight, many good brothers gave Pei face and came here. The son of the world must have come here out of pleasure. Why bother the rest of the people because of your and my personal grudges? ”

He put the knife into the sheath, and before he returned his head, he raised his hand and threw it back to Chengping behind him.

Chengping had to take it and hug it.

The tense atmosphere was finally relaxed because of his action, but the lobby was still silent, and everyone held their breath, not daring to make the slightest abnormal noise.

Yu Wenzhi clenched his teeth.

The thick row of candles on his arm reflected the surroundings as bright as day, illuminating the few green tendons that protruded from the corners of his forehead. He didn't move, but the tip of his sword trembled even more.

At that moment, a series of hurried footsteps broke the dead silence. A team of servants rushed in from outside the door of the restaurant, and the leader was Benfang Fangzheng.

The owner's family opened a shop here to welcome customers, and of course it was not an ordinary person. It seems that the children of Chang'an are drunk and jealous of one or two prostitutes, and the master has long been accustomed to dealing with such things. But tonight, the people on both sides are not something he can deal with.

The host and guest who came down from the east building, although he didn't know what kind of character he was, the prince of the Wolf Court who was traveling with him was a prominent figure in Chang'an recently.

The west building down is quite a show, I heard that it is the son of the Xiping County Palace, when he had welcomed the great hero of the old sage of Xixing, the emperor's grace continued, and the family has not diminished so far.

The owner of the restaurant stood at the door and looked anxiously, and when he saw this, he hurriedly led Fang Zheng into the lobby.

Fang Zheng ran to the middle of the two groups of people, waved to the left and right, and said continuously: "The honorable guest is here to have a good time, and the lowly people are soft-spoken, and they dare not disturb, but they just received a strict order from General Jinwu a few days ago, and the saint is about to live long, and he must work together to ensure the safety of the fang." The words of the general, word by word, humble duty dare not disobey, so dare to speak, implore both sides to put away the sword, peace is precious, obey the general's order, and protect the peace! ”

After saying this, he made a look at the servant who had brought him, and all the servants rushed up, and lined up in the middle, separating the people from each other.

If it is said that most of the people in the two groups a moment ago were drunk and impulsive, at this moment, because of the words of this square, many people are suddenly sober and a lot.

Recently, the ban has been tightened, and just a few days ago, the son-in-law of Shenwu General Chen Sida was dealt with like that, and I heard that he was only because he forcibly broke into the door. If there is a sword fight here tonight, the matter will be big, and the punishment will be even worse later.

Although Chengping acts wildly, he is not a brainless person who only knows how to kill.

Tonight was supposed to be a friend to catch the wind, but he has just arrived, and it is really a big trouble, which is not a good thing. Besides, Fang Zheng arrived again and moved Han Kerang out, and if he didn't stop, he wouldn't take Han Kerang in his eyes.

He didn't want to see blood first, but if the other side didn't care about it, he would accompany himself to the end, how could he be afraid, so he stared at Yu Wenzhi.