September 21, Gancheng.

As early as half a month ago, Gancheng began to impose full martial law.

Now that the autumn harvest has just ended, Gancheng has plenty of grain and grass.

With the Ji family behind their backs, the armor and weapons used by the defenders of Gancheng were only slightly worse than those of the Praetorian Guards.

The commander of Gancheng County, wearing official uniforms, patrolled around the city and asked the defending generals: "How long do you think Gancheng can be defended?" ”

The general of the defending army is a close confidant of the Gancheng County Commander, and his ability is not bad, he thought for a moment and gave a cautious answer: "My lord, we have sufficient grain and grass, sophisticated weapons, and with the help of the easy to defend and difficult terrain of Gancheng, even if the Yao family really has an army of 50,000, don't think about capturing Gancheng without spending a month or two." ”

"Okay." Gancheng County Commander waved his palm, "The imperial court is sending troops to reinforce us, and the reinforcements will arrive in Gancheng in half a month at the latest." ”

The general of the defending army shouted loudly, and said with some regret: "It's a pity that the number of defenders in our Gancheng is too small, otherwise we can go out of the city to fight a battle or two before the reinforcements arrive, and frustrate the prestige of the Yao family." ”

The commander of Gancheng County understood the thoughts of the defending generals and promised: "As long as you hold Gancheng well and hold until the reinforcements arrive, you don't have to worry about your future." ”

The general of the defending army smiled: "Yes, yes, don't worry, your lordship understands." ”

The Gancheng County Commander looked at the other soldiers around him again, and said loudly: "Everyone listen! From now on, eat meat at once! As long as it can be held for half a month, everyone will be paid an extra month; Hold on for one month, and pay two more months; Hold on for two months, and send four more months! ”

At this juncture, the Gancheng County Order is still very willing to spend money.

As long as Gancheng is preserved, the status of the Ji family is preserved, and there will be everything in the future.

If Gan Cheng didn't keep it, he wouldn't have to think about the future, even if Ji Yushan didn't kill him, Yao Nan would never let him go.

Sure enough, under the urging of money, the morale of the soldiers defending the city was greatly boosted.

The Gancheng county magistrate stroked his long beard, nodded with great satisfaction, hummed a little song and returned to the county office, and went directly to the courtyard of the concubine who was Xinna yesterday.

As soon as he changed his clothes under the service of the concubine, there was a sudden loud roar at the city gate.

The loud noise shook the heavens and the earth, resounding throughout the city!

"What's going on! What's going on at the gates! ”

Gancheng County Commander pushed the concubine away, rushed out of the hospital in a panic, and happened to see the flames rising in the direction of the city gate.

This was the first battle after the declaration of the uprising by Namyujing.

This battle must be won beautifully and wonderfully, so as to deter all parties.

Qi Mingxu was very aware of the importance of this battle, so after asking for battle, he did not rush to move troops, but has been studying the intelligence of Gancheng.

With this information provided by the Dark Pavilion, Gan Cheng is one-way transparent to Qi Mingxu. Qi Mingxu not only found out the military deployment of Gancheng, but also obtained the design drawings of the Gancheng city gate.

Jiang Ding spent several days studying the blueprints in detail and determining which areas were the weak points of the city gates.

In the end, Qi Mingxu selected one of the weak points as the main attack point, and then carried out a feint from the front of the city gate to confuse the enemy, and it took less than two hours to use the siege equipment to successfully smash a hole.

He personally led five hundred elites to break into Gancheng from the broken opening, attacked the city gate, and after half an hour, he seized the opportunity to open the closed city gate and let the army outside the city drive straight in.

When the sky was about to dawn, Qi Mingxu successfully captured the city gate.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the Gancheng County Commander left the group of beautiful wives and concubines in his backyard to flee alone, and was taken down by Qi Mingxu's people on the spot before he left the city.

Qi Mingxu entered the county government and ordered the soldiers to be restrained, and the soldiers were not allowed to disturb the people in the city, and those who violated the order were killed.

At noon that day, Nan Liujing and Yao Sheng'an, under the escort of their entourage, rode into Gancheng.

Yao Shengan had lived in Gancheng for a period of time before, and he could clearly feel that after the baptism of war, the streets of Gancheng were not as prosperous as usual, but they were not depressed.

The battle had just ended this morning, and at this time there were many shops on both sides of the street that were open for business, and passers-by did not panic when they saw their troop of soldiers and horses, but only looked at them curiously.

From a small peek, it can be seen that after Qi Mingxu's army entered the city, it definitely did not disturb the local people, so the lives of the people were not greatly affected.

"With the courage to lead the charge and the strictness to govern the army, over time, Qi Mingxu will become a generation of famous generals." Yao Shengan did not hesitate to praise.

Nan Liujing said: "Brother Qi is not a famous general now?" ”

In the past few years, Qi Mingxu has fought more than a dozen battles, large and small, and many of them are eye-catching.

Yao Shengan thought for a while and said, "If it is compared with the current generals in the court, Qi Mingxu is indeed a famous general. But I'm comparing him to my father. ”

Nan Liujing is clear: "If you compare it with your grandfather, Brother Qi can indeed only be regarded as a fledgling." ”

Yao Shengan said with a smile: "From Qi Mingxu, I smelled the temperament of a peerless general. ”

"Sounds a little mysterious."

"Let's put it this way, this kind of temperament, I have only felt in Qi Mingxu and my father. Not even my eldest brother or second brother. ”

Nan Liujing suddenly became a little curious, but also a little competitive. He pointed to himself and lowered his voice: "Little uncle, you tell me quietly, do you think I have the potential to become a famous general?" ”

Yao Shengan was stunned.

Yao Rong couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Nan Liujing's face collapsed with Yao Rong's smile.

Yao Rong made up for it: [I'm definitely not laughing at your comparison.] ]

Nan Liujing complained even more: "...... Mother, you can actually not explain. ”

Yao Rong suddenly laughed even louder.

Yao Shengan came back to his senses and smiled helplessly: "You've never fought before, right?" When you're on the battlefield, I'll take a closer look at how much potential your celebrity has to be. ”

Nan Liujing held his forehead and couldn't help laughing: "I'm just joking." But then again, if Brother Qi knew what his little uncle said about him, he would definitely be very happy. ”

Yao Shengan asked, "Why is that?" ”

"Brother Qi has always admired you after hearing about your little uncle's deeds."

Yao Shengan was stunned.

"Brother Qi also asked me, I don't know when my uncle plans to return to the battlefield."

Yao Shengan smiled: "This is not what Qi Mingxu asked, you asked, right?" ”

Nan Liujing smiled but did not speak.

Yao Shengan touched his broken leg with a melancholy expression.

Return to the battlefield......

He is already a wasted man, how can he still lead troops to fight.

As if guessing what Yao Shengan was thinking, Nan Liujing suddenly spoke: "My little uncle has been familiar with military books since he was a child, and he should have heard the story of Sun Bin during the Warring States Period. At that time, Sun Bin was victimized and tortured, but he still commanded the Battle of Guiling and the Battle of Maling, and a series of ideas on the art of war had a profound impact on later generations. ”

"Even if the little uncle doesn't plan to lead the troops to fight again in the future, you can take advantage of this time to think about what you are going to do after you avenge the blood feud of the Yao family."

Talent is rare, even if Yao Shengan is not his little uncle, Nan Liujing doesn't want to see him fall silent.

Is it difficult to fight the world?

Of course it's hard.

But what is more difficult than fighting the world is how to sit firmly in the world.

In this world, there is still a need for more courtiers like Yao Shengan, who are both talented and characterful.

Yao Sheng's head shook violently and fell into deep thought.

After a while, Yao Shengan sighed: "You're right, I'll think about it." ”

After Nan Liujing and Qi Mingxu met at the county office, they immediately began to discuss the next military action.

"How long will it take for the imperial court's reinforcements to arrive in Gancheng?" Nan Liujing looked at the marching sand table in front of him and asked out loud.

Qi Mingxu replied: "According to the information provided by the Dark Pavilion, it will be noon tomorrow at the earliest, and the morning after tomorrow at the latest. ”

"How's the message blocked?"

"Don't worry, the news hasn't leaked, and the reinforcements will definitely not think that we can capture Gancheng overnight."

"Okay." Nan Liujing picked up a small red flag and planted it next to a river called Sanchuan, "Reinforcements want to come to Gancheng, and Sanchuan River is the only way to go." Can you intercept them here? ”

There are more than 30,000 people in this support army.

In June of this year, they were first sent south to quell the rebellion.

After the rebel army in the south accepted the imperial court's recruitment, they were hastily transferred to the north, and they were tired of running around for several months, and even if they were well-equipped, they had little combat strength left.

Qi Mingxu said: "Give me 10,000 people, I can intercept them and make them unable to cross the river." ”

Nan Liujing immediately decided: "Then I'll give you 20,000 people." This army marched all the way, and there was certainly not much food and grass on its body, so you besieged them with 20,000 men, and when they ran out of food, you forced them to surrender. ”

"No problem. It's just that in this way, there will be more time on my side. ”

The eyes of the south stream view saw Fuxiang County all the way from the Sanchuan River.

It was the first county seat to enter the Northland.

Once he succeeded in capturing Fuxiang County, Kyoto would be in no danger to defend, and his tens of thousands of soldiers and horses could drive straight into the imperial capital.

"It's okay, leave it to me here in Fuxiang County."

Qi Mingxu raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Can't you hold it back?" ”

Nan Liujing moved his wrist: "I have studied the art of war for so many years, trained soldiers for so many years, and I can still command a battle." ”

Moreover, it is not necessary to use troops to take Fuxiang County.

"Then let's compare." Qi Mingxu also picked up a small red flag and planted it on the sand table, "Whoever leads the troops here first will be considered victorious." ”

That night, Qi Mingxu left Gancheng with 20,000 soldiers and horses and rushed to the Sanchuan River for an ambush.

Nanliujing stayed for one more day to rest for a while, and then took the rest of the people to Fuxiang County.

This battle has no suspense for Nan Liujing and Qi Mingxu.

Where there is real suspense, it is who is fast and who is slow.

On the evening of September 23, Qi Mingxu besieged the imperial court reinforcements at the Sanchuan River.

At noon on September 24, Nanliujing arrived in Fuxiang County.

On September 26, the imperial court reinforcements were in a hurry, and Qi Mingxu opened his mouth to persuade him to surrender.

The generals of the reinforcements did not allow it, and repeatedly tried to break through the siege.

In the evening of the same day, with the help of the members of the Dark Pavilion, Qi Si sneaked into the Fuxiang County County Office with Nanliujing's letter, and met the Fuxiang County Magistrate who was eating in the house.

The next moment, Qi Si put the dagger against the waist of the county magistrate of Fuxiang County: "Lord of the county magistrate, I am the envoy sent by the little prince of Yao Nan." This time, I came to say hello to you on behalf of Yao Nan's little son. ”

The county magistrate of Fuxiang County drank the last mouthful of porridge in an orderly manner, put down the dishes and chopsticks, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and then lowered his eyes and stared at the dagger on his waist: "This is the way of saying hello to the little prince of Yao Nan?" ”

"Please also ask the county commander not to make a noise to alarm the soldiers outside." Qi Si glanced at the county order of Fuxiang County, and saw that the county order of Fuxiang County nodded, so he slowly moved the dagger, "I was offended." ”

The county magistrate of Fuxiang County snorted coldly, but he didn't let go of this matter: "What are you here for?" I'm telling you, if you want to persuade me to surrender, then don't talk about it, if you want to kill, you have to listen to it. I eat the Yulu of the Daye Court, and I guard the territory of the Daye Court, and I would rather die than be a person who betrays the country and has no integrity! ”

"The integrity of the county commander, the little prince of Yao Nan has heard of it, and he admires it very much." Qi Si took out the letter from his bosom, "However, adults can take a look at this letter first." When you're done, it's not too late for us to talk about anything else. ”

The county magistrate of Fuxiang County frowned and stretched out his hand to take it.

Qi Si moved the candle closer to the county order of Fuxiang County, so that he could read the letter.

The county magistrate of Fuxiang County glanced at Qi Si, and his evaluation of Qi Si was a few points higher in his heart: "She is a beautiful woman, but she is a thief." ”

Qi Si smiled slightly, but did not explain.

The county magistrate of Fuxiang County gathered his mind and looked down at the letter.

After reading the first few lines, his face suddenly changed greatly: "The well-known little prince of Yao Nan in the Northland is the legendary third prince who grew up in the cold palace?" ”

Hearing his question, Qi Si nodded and said, "Not bad." ”

The county order of Fuxiang County is clear that the other party will not lie to him on this matter. He furrowed his eyebrows and read the letter in ten lines at a glance.

Qi Si said: "Over the years, what His Highness has done in the Northland, you should have heard of it. ”

"Dare to ask the county commander, do you think that being loyal to the faint monarch and defending the city for the faint monarch and traitorous ministers is to complete your civil integrity, or to lose your civil integrity?"

The county magistrate of Fuxiang County was silent.

"Loyal to Your Highness, what you eat is still the Yulu of the Daye Court, and what you guard is still the territory of the Daye Court."

"But if you still decide to resist stubbornly, what do you think the people of Fuxiang County will say about you?"

"How will Qingshi judge you!"

The county magistrate of Fuxiang County sighed, and finally said: "I will order someone to open the city gate to welcome His Highness." ”

On September 27, Nanliujing officially took over Fuxiang County, and after spending two days sorting out the affairs of Fuxiang County, he continued to wave his troops south.

On September 29, the food and grass of the imperial army reinforcements were completely exhausted.

The reinforcement generals decided to follow the example of the overlord of Western Chu to break the boat, and his lieutenant directly led the mutiny, cut off the head of the reinforcement general, and took the head to Qi Mingxu to surrender.

On October 3, Qi Mingxu hurried to the meeting place and saw Nanliujing, who had already been stationed here to rest.

"Looks like I lost." Qi Mingxu said.

Nan Liujing smiled: "We can compete in another round." ”

"Than what?"

"Let's see if your arrows are faster this time, or my sword is faster." Nan Liujing's gaze penetrated the vast wilderness and the vast night, and his tone carried the meaning of endless killing, "Let's compare, who can cut off Ji Yushan's head first." ”

Ji Yushan has been sick recently.

After hearing the news that Gancheng had changed hands overnight, he was so angry that he fell to the ground, and when he woke up again, his body was not very comfortable.

The doctor suggested that Ji Yushan stay in bed to recuperate, but at this juncture, Ji Yushan had no way to recuperate with peace of mind.

On this day, when Ji Yushan woke up, it was already bright outside the house.

He tried to get out of bed, but accidentally pulled his own trachea, clutching his chest and coughing heartbreakingly.

The eldest son, who was guarding outside, heard the movement, hurriedly bypassed the screen, ran to the side of the bed to support Ji Yushan, and patted Ji Yushan on the back.

Ji Yushan said with difficulty: "What month and day is today?" ”

"Today is the fourth day of October."

"How's the situation in the Northland?" Ji Yushan waited for a while, but he didn't wait for his eldest son to reply, and said angrily, "Let me ask you, how is the situation in the Northland!" ”

"Daddy, your body ......"

"Say!"

The eldest son hesitated, but still said truthfully: "Now I only know that the 30,000 reinforcements sent by the imperial court are besieged in the Sanchuan River...... The rest of the news is not known for the time being. ”

Ji Yushan almost spurted out another mouthful of blood.

He pressed back the desire to vomit blood, and his already flushed face became more and more ominous.

"Daddy!"

Ji Yushan closed his eyes and said weakly: "30,000 reinforcements can't stop that group of rebels, if what I expected is correct, they should have successfully taken Fuxiang County at this moment." ”

"So what are we going to do?" The eldest son was a little flustered.

Glancing at his eldest son, who had no idea, Ji Yushan was disappointed.

If his sons can be trusted, why would he be able to support the sick body and plan and calculate.

"Has the Dark Pavilion found out the specific situation of Yao Nan, where has he lived in the past eighteen years? Such a person can never appear out of thin air. ”

The eldest son said angrily: "I went to the Dark Pavilion to ask, but Liang Guangyu sent me away directly, and said that the Dark Pavilion only needs to report to His Majesty what they have investigated, and there is no need to report to the Ji family." ”

With Qi Si and Liang Guangyu to help cover up, until this moment, Ji Yushan and Emperor Yongqing still didn't know who their real opponent was.

Ji Yushan frowned, but he didn't bother to spend any more energy on this matter: "You ask people to go to the treasury to get a hundred-year-old ginseng, and send it to me after boiling it, I want to enter the palace to face the saint." ”

Palace.

Emperor Yongqing also had a hard time during this time.

On the one hand, the rebel army led by Yao Nan was constantly approaching Kyoto.

On the other hand, because he temporarily suppressed Ji Yushan's treason, many people were dissatisfied.

Officials, clansmen, and even those scholars who have not been out of office in the Guozijian dare to abuse him in the restaurant for bringing disaster to the country and the people, and Ji Yushan is the same as Ji Yushan.

As soon as he thought of those people scolding him, Emperor Yongqing was angry.

He picked up the vase next to him and slammed it to the ground.

"Your Majesty." Liang Guangyu was dressed in armor and strode into the hall, as if he didn't see the vase fragments on the ground, "Ji Yushan asks to see." ”

After taking office as the commander of the Praetorian Guard, Emperor Yongqing promoted Liang Guangyu from the position of deputy commander to the position of commander.

Today, Liang Guangyu leads the position of commander of the Praetorian Guard, and at the same time is the second-in-command of the Dark Pavilion, which can be said to be deeply trusted by Emperor Yongqing.

Hearing Liang Guangyu's words, Emperor Yongqing reluctantly suppressed his anger: "Let him in." ”

After Ji Yushan came in, Liang Guangyu was about to withdraw from the hall.

Emperor Yongqing stopped: "You stay and listen together, there are some things that still need the Praetorian Guards to cooperate with Ji Taifu." ”

Ji Yushan glanced at Liang Guangyu and did not object.

Liang Guangyu lowered his eyes, and said respectfully.

An hour later, the discussion ended, and Liang Guangyu personally helped Ji Yushan out of the palace.

"Commander Liang, things will trouble you a lot after that." Ji Yushan said softly.

Liang Guangyu looked at Ji Yushan, who was in shape, and smiled slightly: "Mrs. Ji, don't worry, the Praetorian Guards will definitely cooperate with you." ”

After Ji Yushan got into the carriage, Liang Guangyu turned over and returned to his mansion.

A little, a carrier pigeon flew out of the Liang Mansion and landed in Li Guanqi's yard.

After reading the note, Li Guanqi pondered for a moment and instructed his subordinates: "Prepare the horse, I want to go out of the city." ”

The seventh day of October.

The rebel army was only 100 miles away from Kyoto.

The army was stationed on a wide plain, ready to spend the night here.

Nan Liujing sat by the fire with a leisurely expression.

He didn't look at the intelligence at this time, nor did he think about the next military action, but was chatting with Yao Rong: "Mother, after leaving Beijing for four years, the persimmon tree we planted should have been able to blossom and bear fruit." ”

Yao Rongdao: [Definitely can.] ]

"The first batch of persimmons is about to ripen this year, and it looks like I'm going to have to speed up."

As soon as Nan Liujing said this, he saw Qi Mingxu, Jiang Ding, and Qi Si walking towards him.

Behind the three people, there was another person wearing a cloak and a hood, and his face could not be seen clearly.

"Guess who's coming." Qi Mingxu said with a smile.

Nan Liujing was stunned for a moment, and immediately reacted: "Second Brother Li! ”

Li Guanqi took off his hood and showed a bright smile: "I know I can't hide it from you." ”

Nan Liujing pulled Li Guanqi to sit down: "Why are you here, is there something going on in Kyoto?" ”

Li Guanqi told Nanliujing what happened in Kyoto, 1510.

"You say, Emperor Yongqing plans to surrender me?" Nanliujing raised his eyebrows.

Li Guanqi said: "Not bad. They know that they can't stop your army, so they want to lure you into Beijing in the name of surrender, and then kill you. ”

"Lord Liang asked me to tell you, don't fall for the trick."

"The advantage is already on our side, as long as we play steadily and advance step by step, we will definitely be able to achieve the final victory."

Nan Liujing lowered his eyes, thought for a moment, and suddenly asked, "If I don't have a plan, what will Ji Yushan and Emperor Yongqing do?" ”

Li Guanqi said: "This is not clear. ”

Hearing Nan Liujing's question, Yao Rong's heart moved, and he thought of a possibility: [Liujing, if you don't have a plan, but use 50,000 troops to besiege Kyoto. ]

[What do you think will happen to you to retreat and return to the Northlands?] ]

Nan Liujing was stunned at first, and then his scalp was numb: "If you want me to withdraw from the army, there is only one possibility." ”

"That is, Dijon's army is pressing, and the Northland is in danger."

Nan Liujing raised his head violently and said to Li Guanqi: "I suspect that if I don't win the scheme, Ji Yushan may collude with Di Rong again." ”

"What!?" Li Guanqi was shocked.

Nan Liujing's right hand clenched into a fist: "Anyway, everyone in the world already knows that he Ji Yushan collaborated with the enemy and treason, so why not if he collaborates with the enemy and treason again!?" ”

Ji Yushan has no bottom line at all.

So Nan Liujing can think of him in the worst place.

Li Guanqi looked solemn: "Your worries are justified. ”

Nan Liujing said: "I have left tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in the north, but if Di Rong is out of the nest and someone is in line with Di Rong, the men I left in the north may not be able to stop Di Rong." ”

"At that time, we must withdraw our troops and return to defense, otherwise we will become the sinners of Daye through the ages."

They are in the land of Daye, no matter how they fight, it doesn't matter. But if they allow the blood of foreign races to wash the border and slaughter the people of Daye, then they will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history forever.

Qi Mingxu twisted his eyebrows and thought, "Then what should we do now." ”

Nan Liujing said coldly: "If you don't enter the tiger's den, you will get the tiger." How many brothers dare to take risks with me? ”

Qi Mingxu simply said, "No problem." I'm still counting on winning a game against you and cutting off Ji Yushan's head first. ”

Li Guanqi, Jiang Ding, and Qi Si glanced at each other, and they all responded cheerfully.

A long wind blew in the vast wilderness, and the vast sky cast a bright moonlight, and the firelight on the side fell on the five of them, clearly illuminating their high-spirited eyebrows.

Among the five of them, the youngest Nan Liujing was only nineteen years old, and the oldest Qi Mingxu was only twenty-seven or eighteen years old.

But the history books have begun to be written by them.

Every step they take, every word they say, and everything they do will become words engraved in the history books.

This is history's preference for heroes.

Yao Rong looked at them and sighed to the system: [The five of them get together, no matter what they do, they will definitely succeed.] ]

The system recognizes: [That's right. Especially in the matter of rebellion and fighting the world, the five of them are already invincible. 】

On the tenth day of the tenth month, it was cloudy.

Early in the morning, a huge dark cloud floated over Kyoto, revealing a momentum of black clouds crushing the city.

The wind was blowing, countless yellowed branches and leaves were whirring in the wind, and the originally crisp air became sticky and dull, full of the smell of impending rainstorm.

At noon, the 50,000 troops of the Northland arrived in the imperial capital according to the original plan.

The gates of the imperial capital were closed, and the atmosphere was solemn.

Nan Liujing's sword was already on the neck of the Manchu Dynasty.

Just when everyone thought that the war was about to break out, a holy decree was quickly sent out of the capital from the palace and sent to Nanliujing.

The Divine Decree says three things—

Emperor Yongqing agreed to rehabilitate the Yao family.

Posthumously crowned Concubine Yao Rong as the imperial concubine, and posthumously crowned General Yao, General Yao and General Yao Er.

The most important thing is that Emperor Yongqing planned to crown Yao Nan as the king of Zhenbei and divide the 16 cities in the north into Yao Nan's fief.

"King Zhenbei?"

Nan Liujing sat on the high platform and played with the taste in his mouth: "Then haven't I become the only king with a different surname in the more than 100 years since the founding of Daye?" ”

The chamberlain who came to issue the decree smiled and nodded.

"But how do I remember, too||Emperor Zu once left an edict, saying that those who are not the royal family of Daye cannot be called kings? Emperor Yongqing was disobedient too ||Emperor Zu's edict is not afraid of too ||Emperor Zu was so angry that he jumped out of the imperial mausoleum? ”

The attendants who came to issue the decree were full of embarrassment.

Nan Liujing changed to a more comfortable sitting posture and said lazily: "You finished reading the holy decree, right?" ”

The chamberlain nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, King Zhenbei, please accept the order." ”

Nan Liujing said: "Emperor Yongqing didn't fully agree to the requests I made. ”

The chamberlain stubbornly said: "King Zhenbei, Your Majesty is Your Majesty after all, how can we, as courtiers, force Your Majesty to confess and abdicate?" Do you say? ”

Nan Liujing frowned, as if he had listened to the words of the chamberlain.

After a while, Nan Liujing finally showed a loose expression: "Okay, you have a point." I can not force Emperor Yongqing to abdicate, but what about Ji Yushan? I must use the heads of the Ji family to pay tribute to the ancestors of my Yao family! ”

The waiter looked around: "Can the king of Zhenbei retire the idle people?" ”

Nan Liujing said impatiently: "I have something to say." ”

The person had to bow his head under the eaves, and the chamberlain had no choice but to say: "King Zhenbei, you should know how powerful the Ji family is and how powerful Ji Yushan is. Even Your Majesty didn't dare to deal with the Ji family easily. ”

"Your Majesty sent me here, in addition to naming you the king of Zhenbei, I also hope that you can bring 5,000 soldiers and horses into the king of Jingqin, kill Ji Yushan, and eradicate the Ji family, so as to tell the spirit of General Yao in the sky!"

I have to say that Emperor Yongqing and Ji Yushan are still very smart.

They knew that if Nan Liujing was not allowed to lead troops into Beijing, Nan Liujing would definitely not agree to take the risk.

So they promised a sufficient amount of bait, and also allowed Nanliujing to bring 5,000 soldiers and horses into Beijing.

Nan Liujing showed a look of excitement and hesitation.

Seeing this, the chamberlain knew that there was a play, and persuaded him repeatedly.

Nan Liujing thought for a while and said, "I'll discuss it with my subordinates, you can retreat first." ”

The chamberlain also knew that he couldn't be too eager, so he had to retreat.

It was about a quarter of an hour before the chamberlain was brought back to the temple.

Nan Liujing said: "I agreed. But 5,000 soldiers and horses are not enough, so I will bring 10,000 soldiers and horses into Beijing. ”

"No, 10,000 soldiers and horses is too much."

"Then bring eight thousand."

"Still won't work."

Nan Liujing slapped his palm on the table and said coldly: "I'm not bargaining with you in the vegetable market. There were 20,000 Praetorian Guards in Kyoto alone. When my 8,000 soldiers and horses entered Kyoto, they couldn't set off any big storms, so they just protected themselves. ”

Lowering his eyes and looking at the chamberlain, Nan Liujing waved his hand and said, "Okay, this kind of thing, you can't be the master of an chamberlain." You go back and report to Emperor Yongqing. ”

The chamberlain looked at the holy decree in his hand, and was puzzled: "King Zhenbei, you haven't accepted the decree yet." ”

Nan Liujing glanced at Qi Mingxu.

Qi Mingxu understood, walked down the steps, came to the inner attendant, and asked the guards to hand over the holy decree to him.

Chamberlain: "......"

The waiter wailed in his heart: This, this is not in accordance with the rules.

But after thinking about Yao Nan's identity, the waiter was very helpless.

This is Daye's first king with a different surname, in front of him, where are there any rules to speak of.

The chamberlain silently handed the holy decree to Qi Mingxu.

After the attendant left, Qi Mingxu forwarded the holy decree to Nanliujing.

Nan Liujing didn't even glance at the Holy Decree, and threw it into the furnace casually, letting the flames engulf the Holy Decree.

Now, does he still need Emperor Yongqing to rehabilitate the Yao family and posthumously crown his mother and grandfather?

Whatever he wants, he can take it with his own hands.

The Royal Palace, the Imperial Study.

Emperor Yongqing sat on the top.

Liang Guangyu stood beside Emperor Yongqing.

Ji Yushan's eldest son helped Ji Yushan to sit down.

After the attendants left the palace with the decree, they sat here and waited.

Wait until your heart is full of torment.

Finally, before Emperor Yongqing's patience ran out little by little, the inner servant came back to resume his life.

He didn't hide it, and recounted all his experiences.

Emperor Yongqing's already ugly face became more and more gloomy: "This Yao family child is really inching!" ”

Ji Yushan was very calm, if Yao Nan agreed directly, he would have to worry about it.

Now that Yao Nan is willing to argue with them, it shows that Yao Nan is moved by this proposal.

"Your Majesty, 8,000 soldiers and horses are 8,000 soldiers and horses, and it is not a hindrance."

Emperor Yongqing glanced at Ji Yushan: "Isn't Taifu Ji afraid?" His 8,000 soldiers and horses are here to kill you. ”

Ji Yushan smiled lightly, he has been able to lean towards the government and the opposition for more than ten years, and he is by no means an ordinary person: "As long as you lure him into Beijing, everything will be up to him." Not to mention that he only brought 8,000 soldiers and horses, even if he brought 10,000 soldiers and horses, he would be able to turn the sky over. ”

Emperor Yongqing seemed to have imagined that bright future, and laughed loudly.

Liang Guangyu was also laughing.

Laughing at these people in front of them doing a battle of trapped beasts.

- As long as the three princes succeed in entering Beijing, everything will be up to you!

All three parties have their own plans, but they have reached a surprising unity on this matter.

On October 12, before dawn, the dark clouds that had been building up for many days turned into torrential rain, and in a short time the whole of Kyoto was overwhelmed.

The thunder was furious, the wind and rain were like obscurity, and the night that had not receded was extended indefinitely.

Nan Liujing slept very early last night, and was woken up by the torrential rain at this time, so he simply sat up.

After a brief freshening up, Nan Liujing sat on the edge of the tent, quietly listening to the crackling rain outside, and suddenly said to Yao Rong: "Mother, we have finally come here." ”

He was only one step away from that position.

[Do you still wear the peace charm I gave you?] ]

Nan Liujing pressed his right hand on his heart: "I have always worn it close to my body." ”

Yao Rong smiled: [That's good.] ]

[Next, follow your plan and take that final step.] ]

[I'll be with you always.] ]

She would keep an eye on him.

Watch him from this moment on, embark on a thorny emperor's road, and meet his fate.

The faint uneasiness that lingered in the bottom of my heart disappeared with Yao Rong's words.

The concubine is his protector, and as long as she accompanies him, he will be invincible.

Nan Liujing got up, did not change into the dress sent by the internal servant in advance, only wore a regular dress, picked up the sword of the Son of Heaven placed on the sword stand, and strode out of the tent.

Outside the tent, Qi Mingxu, Li Guanqi, Jiang Ding and Qi Si stood in a row.

Looking at the green daisy in their eyes, Nan Liujing smiled: "Didn't the four brothers sleep all night?" ”

Qi Mingxu said: "As soon as I thought that I would be able to kill the enemy today and avenge my parents' clan, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep. ”

Li Guanqi and the three of them couldn't sleep, purely because of nervousness.

Nan Liujing smiled and asked, "Are you sleepy now?" ”

The four of them said in unison: "Don't be sleepy!" ”

"Good!" Nanliu nodded his head and smiled heartily, "Since you are not sleepy, then the four brothers will go with me to order soldiers!" ”

"Gather 8,000 soldiers and horses, let's go to Beijing together, kill the ministers, and question the faint king!"

Later history books have always spared no pen and ink when describing this day.

This once-in-a-century rainstorm trapped the people of Kyoto at home, allowing Nanliujing, Ji Yushan, and Emperor Yongqing to let go of the fight to their heart's content.

When Nan Liujing entered Kyoto with 8,000 soldiers and horses, both Ji Yushan and Emperor Yongqing already regarded him as a dead man.

Emperor Yongqing directly transferred 15,000 Praetorian Guards to set up an ambush on Suzaku Street, and wanted to shoot all the 8,000 soldiers and horses of Nanliujing on Suzaku Street.

Ji Yushan was waiting for this time.

Emperor Yongqing dispatched so many Praetorian Guards to deal with Nanliujing, and the defense in the palace suddenly became extremely empty.

Ji Yushan had already discussed with the concubine that he would launch a palace change on this day and push the six princes to the throne.

The concubine who has been in charge of the harem for 20 years is in harmony with the powerful ministers who have controlled the government for 20 years, even if Emperor Yongqing took precautions, he was caught off guard.

In just half an hour, the East Gate fell.

The rebels stormed the palace.

Since the founding of the Daye Dynasty, this palace, which symbolizes the supreme imperial power, has been breached by the army for the first time.

The palace maids and eunuchs were in a mess and fled in all directions.

The sounds of crying and fighting are intertwined with the thunder of the rain, and the rain is washed with blood, stretching along the dragon pattern carved on the floor tiles into the distance.

Soon, Ji Yushan successfully joined the concubine and the six princes.

"Uncle, you are in charge of the troops yourself, can your body still stand it?" The concubine looked at Ji Yushan with a worried look on her face.

Ji Yushan knew that his body was almost at the limit, and he looked kind: "It's okay, as long as the six princes can succeed to the throne smoothly, then I will die without regrets." ”

The concubine nodded, she knew what Ji Yushan wanted to hear the most: "Uncle, don't worry, the Ji family will always be my and Le'er's foreign family." ”

"Good!" Ji Yushan smiled loudly, turned his head to look at the emperor's bedroom in the middle of the palace, "Come with me to kill it!" ”

In the emperor's bedroom, Emperor Yongqing looked crazy: "Ji Yushan! And the concubine's slut! They actually launched a palace rebellion at this time! ”

Emperor Yongqing has always been wary of Ji Yushan and the concubine, but he didn't expect that Yao Nan's threat had not been completely eliminated, and Ji Yushan and the concubine would take the lead against him.

"Liang Guangyu! Where is Liang Guangyu! Emperor Yongqing asked.

The chief attendant crawled into the hall in a row: "Lord Liang personally led the troops to set up an ambush on Suzaku Street, and the servants have already sent someone to inform Lord Liang, but it will take at least an hour to come and go this time." Your Majesty, let's get out of the way! It's not safe here! ”

"Go to Mingguang Palace!" Emperor Yongqing didn't delay any longer, "There is a secret passage leading to the outside of the palace in Mingguang Palace!" ”

Mingguang Palace is located in the west of the palace, and as soon as Emperor Yongqing moved, the Praetorian Guards who guarded him were also moving.

Ji Yushan and the concubine immediately sensed this.

They didn't know that there was a secret passage in Mingguang Palace, but they immediately led their troops to chase after them.

When Emperor Yongqing was only 100 meters away from Mingguang Palace, Ji Yushan and the soldiers and horses of the noble concubine completely surrounded him.

"Your Majesty, we can't get by." The leader of the Dark Pavilion, who hurried to the rescue, spoke, "Your Majesty, the sword has no eyes, you first temporarily retreat to the Biluo Palace in the back, and wait for the ministers to lead people to kill a bloody path for you." ”

At this moment, the concubine's voice also penetrated the torrential rain and reached the ears of Emperor Yongqing: "Your Majesty, where are you going to flee to?" ”

The sixth prince followed: "Father, you have descended." As long as you announce your abdication as the emperor, the retainers promise to support you well in the future. ”

Emperor Yongqing was so angry that his face was distorted.

The dragon robe on his body had already been wet from the torrential rain, and his clothes and hair were close to his body, and he couldn't see the demeanor of a half-divided monarch.

"If you dare to launch a palace change at this time, aren't you afraid that Liang Guangyu will rush back at this time?"

Ji Yushan sneered: "Can Liang Guangyu still catch up?" Even if he set up an ambush in advance, even if his troops far exceeded Yao Nan, it would never be easy to deal with Yao Nan and Yao Nan's 8,000 soldiers and horses. By the time he returned, everything had already settled. ”

Unexpectedly, at the moment when Ji Yushan's words fell, the sound of uniform footsteps suddenly penetrated the rain curtain, passed through the killing, and came to this place.

Then, Liang Guangyu's voice resounded in the night sky: "Your Majesty, it's too late for the minister's rescue—"

Emperor Yongqing's expression changed from horror to ecstasy.

The victory on Ji Yushan's face was all solidified.

"How could it be ......"

"Impossible, Liang Guangyu will never rush back at this time...... What the hell went wrong......"

The body, which was already on the verge of collapse, couldn't bear such a sudden fright, Ji Yushan coughed all over his face, and his posture seemed to cough out all his internal organs.

But the next moment, as Liang Guangyu and his party appeared in their field of vision-

The ecstasy on Emperor Yongqing's face froze.

Ji Yushan's eyes couldn't help but widen.

Because they saw that Liang Guangyu was standing behind a teenager in a gesture that was obviously submissive.

The young man was dressed in a black regular uniform, with a jade pendant hanging from his waist, a jade crown on his head, a sixty-four bone oil-saving paper umbrella in his left hand, and a black long sword in his right hand.

They had obviously never seen this young man, but they all guessed the identity of the young man between this appearance-

Zhenbei Wang, Yao Nan.

Except for him, there is no one in this world who can have such power at such an age.

Ji Yushan almost couldn't bear the weight of the armor on his body, he was out of strength, and he was taken back a few steps, but it was the sixth prince who supported him in time, so that he didn't lose face on this occasion.

"Uncle, are you okay?" The six princes were worried.

The concubine also hurriedly stepped forward to support Ji Yushan: "Uncle, you must hold on, we can only rely on you now." If you fall, our Ji family will really be finished. ”

Ji Yushan raised his head and laughed, his laughter was desolate and painful, and finally he burst into tears: "The praying mantis catches cicadas, and the yellow finch is behind." I thought Yao Nan was a cicada, Emperor Yongqing was a praying mantis, and I was the yellow finch. Who knew I was the prey of that ridiculousness. ”

After laughing at himself, Ji Yushan laughed at Emperor Yongqing again: "Emperor Yongqing is really stupid and incompetent. ”

"The commander of the Praetorian Guard, whom he regarded as his confidant, had already taken refuge in others."

There was actually no big problem with his layout, but he didn't expect that Liang Guangyu would actually turn to Yao Nan's side.

yes, who would have thought!

In short, Emperor Yongqing couldn't think of it at all!

Not only did he not think about it, but when the facts were completely in front of him, he still couldn't figure it out!

"Liang Guangyu, you will betray me!"

"You know how I've treated you all these years!"

"I not only put you in charge of the Praetorian Guard, but also put you in charge of the second department of the Dark Pavilion, in the entire court, except for a few people, who else is more powerful than you! I don't believe it, this Yao family child can give you more than I can give you! ”

Liang Guangyu stood behind Nan Liujing and said nothing.

Yes, in terms of high power, he has almost reached the top.

But after a person has glory and wealth and high-ranking officials, he should always have some other ideals to pursue.

What he wants to pursue the most, only the three princes can achieve.

So he chose to accept the three princes as apprentices, chose to help the three princes bully the king, and chose to help the three princes out of the palace.

So when he received the letter from the three princes, and saw the three princes asking in the letter, "Master Liang is willing to help me", he gave a box of golden cakes to the three princes.

Through the rain curtain, Nan Liujing's gaze swept over Ji Yushan, the concubine, and the six princes one by one, and finally stopped on Emperor Yongqing.

Nineteen years.

Nineteen years have passed since he was born in the cold palace and when he stood in front of these people.

It was the first time he and his biological father had met.

As soon as they met, it was the day of the palace change, and life and death were success or failure.

"Guys, introduce yourself."

Nan Liujing threw away the oil-paper umbrella, stood in the wind and rain, and casually drew the sword of the Son of Heaven.

"I'm Yao Nan, the king of Zhenbei."

"It's also the southern scenery of the three princes of Daye."

The sight that was originally focused on Liang Guangyu converged on Nanliujing.

"The Third Prince of Daye......" The Sixth Prince's mind was completely confused, and he subconsciously said, "Does Daye have the Third Prince Nanliujing?" ”

The corners of the concubine's lips trembled slightly, and she thought of someone.

The child who grew up in a cold palace and was later sent out of the palace because of illness.

The child who was never taken seriously by her at all.

Ji Yushan took a deep breath and figured it all out: "No wonder I can't find out Yao Nan's past over the years, it turns out that there is no Yao Nan in this world at all......"

Emperor Yongqing's face turned blue and white for a while, and he suddenly wanted to slap himself a few times.

Because he remembered that he had ordered Liang Guangyu to approach Nanliujing in the first place.

It's him! created an opportunity for Liang Guangyu and Nanliujing to get in touch!

Otherwise, how could Nan Liujing and Liang Guangyu intersect.

"Now that the gossip is over, it's time for us to settle the grievances."

As Nan Liujing's voice fell, Liang Guangyu immediately walked towards Emperor Yongqing with a team of soldiers and horses.

Emperor Yongqing's face changed greatly: "What are you going to do?" ”

Liang Guangyu pointed to the Biluo Palace behind him, polite and tough: "Your Majesty, please go inside and rest for a while, when His Highness solves Ji Yushan's group of rebels, he will go to see you." ”

Emperor Yongqing scolded: "You want to put me under house arrest?!" ”

Liang Guangyu said: "If Your Majesty doesn't plan to go in, it's okay to stay here and get rainy." It's just that the sword on the battlefield has no eyes, in case there is a hidden arrow flying anywhere and accidentally injuring His Majesty's golden body, please don't blame your majesty for protecting your majesty. ”

Emperor Yongqing finally backed down: "I can go into the palace to rest, but I want to go to Mingguang Palace." ”

Liang Guangyu directly broke it: "Your Majesty, the secret passage leading to the outside of the palace in Mingguang Palace has been guarded by my people." ”

Emperor Yongqing couldn't, so he could only retreat into the palace next to Mingguang Palace under the protection of the head of the dark pavilion and the chief of the inner chamberlain.

This battlefield was officially taken over by Nanliujing. ：，，