"Which one is good or bad? Where to go?" [Chu Ci·Bu Ju]
On Nanpi City, General Fan Chou, who was full of blood, led a dozen strong Xiliang elite soldiers to charge left and right, killing the defenders at the top of the city and retreating steadily, as if they were in an uninhabited country.
"It's open!" There was an exclamation in the distance, and Fan Chong looked intently, but it was a city gate in the northwest corner of Nanpi that was opened by a group of elite infantry. Then there were thousands of armored men in uniform uniforms.
Soldiers poured into the city in a steady stream.
"Damn it, it's the Tiger Army!" Fan Chou was furious. It seemed that the reward promised by the emperor to be the first to enter the city was not his turn. He thought that not only did he fail to capture Nanpi within the time limit given by the emperor,
, and even greatly failed the expectations of the generals. Now there is still a sharp sword hanging over his head, which is about to fall. Fan Chou is eager to make a contribution. When he sees Zhao Yun breaking the city first, he becomes even more anxious: "Come down!"
He yelled, abandoned his weapon, picked up a stone with both hands, and threw it down the walkway of the city wall. All the defenders who had no time to escape were either hit, or were frightened and went down the walkway.
Roll away and soon make way for a smooth road to the lower city.
Fan Chou was overjoyed and immediately hurried down to the city with his own soldiers. He killed a few primary schools first and captured a few lean horses. Then he immediately ordered: "Don't worry about the treasury! No one is allowed to meet along the way.
If you chase me, follow me all the way to the palace. As long as you capture the puppet emperor or Yuan Shao, I will protect your wealth!"
"Here!" The few remaining Liangzhou soldiers around Fan Chou shouted excitedly. The Bohai Palace is the residence of the false emperor. In addition to a large amount of treasures, even killing anyone at random can increase one's level. They went straight to the Bohai Palace to kill
They were trampled to death along the way and killed countless people. The burning government offices and county offices they passed were all familiar to them, and they were advancing even faster than the leading Tiger Army.
In another part of Nanpi City, Yu Jin, Li Dian and other generals also captured the city head one by one and took control of the situation. Li Dian saw the smoke billowing in the distance and sent his soldiers to find out the news, so he hurriedly said to Jin: "
The Northern and Southern armies have already entered the city, and even Fan Chou is heading towards the palace to fight. We are making great achievements at this moment, how can we fall behind others? Wen Ze, let's enter the city too!"
If he hadn't climbed to the top of the city with Yu Jin, Li Dian would not have asked Yu Jin for his opinion in a symbolic way. He originally thought that this was a matter that needed no further discussion, but Yu Jin rejected him: "Do you still want to overtake the Northern and Southern Army?"
What?"
Yu Jin knew their position very well. They who took the initiative to break away from Cao Cao were like losing a big tree. Before the emperor truly accepted them, in addition to the necessary performance, they also needed to follow the rules. Now the success of seizing the city was seen.
If not, why should second- and third-rate tribesmen like him rush to join in the fun? He turned back and looked outside the city. In his sight, there were more than a thousand cavalry patrolling around the city in an organized formation: "In this attack on the city, even the Northern and Southern Army
None of the cavalry was dispatched, which shows that the emperor is still on guard and vigilant, and does not allow anyone to escape from the city."
"Mancheng." Yu Jin pointed to the captain of the water cavalry, trying to use this to support his statement: "In my opinion, since we can't win the first victory in the siege... If we win, it may make people jealous, I
Why waste energy on this? Simply stay on this city wall and maintain the stability of the city, which is another way to achieve meritorious service."
Li Dian's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood what Yu Jin meant. If he continued to rush to the center of the city, he would only be able to grab a little bit of minced meat. However, if he wanted to maintain law and order, the image of himself and others performing their duties would be immediately established.
"It's Wen Ze who has the foresight!" Li Dian said with sincere admiration. He clasped his hands in a gesture and then put them down: "It's ridiculous just now. I saw Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others following Tai Shi Ziyi into the city with great momentum. Look,
It’s just a waste of time for them to come here.”
In fact, Yu Jin's main considerations were not these. It was just his personality. His prudent military style made him subconsciously choose to maintain order first, and then calmly choose whether to participate in the melee. In addition to these factors, Yu Jin was worried about sending troops under Fan Chou's strict order during those three days.
The siege of the city resulted in heavy losses. At this last moment, the remaining strength should be preserved.
There were street fights all over the city, shouts of killing, and screams. It was not known whether it was intentional or not. Flames several feet high erupted one after another in the city. High-rise buildings, government offices, and treasuries all began to burn. Bohai Country, Nanpi County
The deputies and civil servants snatched away their belongings and fled in all directions. Even the jailer saw that the situation was not good and took advantage of the chaos to escape early, leaving behind a group of prisoners shouting and screaming in the prison.
Patting the fence chain.
There were some well-connected prisoners among them. At this moment, several rangers were waiting to arrive, broke open the chains, and set fire to the prison. A group of lawless criminals took to the street, and the brave ones ran straight home.
In the name of killing the Yuan family for the imperial court, they robbed homes and homes everywhere, causing the already chaotic Nanpi City to get even more out of control.
Next to the prison is a small separate courtyard, where Tian Feng, a key criminal appointed by Yuan Shao, has been imprisoned for a long time.
Although he was not tortured or treated harshly in his diet and daily life, the long-term imprisonment and psychological depression caused Tian Feng, who was originally plump, to lose weight rapidly. So much so that when Geng Bao recognized Tian Feng through the window, he actually
There was still a moment where he couldn't recognize him: "Tian Gong." He patted the cell door and ordered someone to open it as soon as possible: "I am Geng Bao. I have come here with orders to rescue Tian Gong."
The cell door was pushed open with a clang. Tian Feng stood quietly in the corner, across the earth wall, listening to the sounds of fighting a few streets away. He noticed the movement behind him and turned around to look at Geng
Bao, under such circumstances, he was still in the mood to ask questions: "Whose order are you on?"
"Of course it's Mr. Yuan!" Geng Bao said in his mouth, but he thought in his heart that with Ju Shou's surrender, the imperial court's pardon for Tian Feng was not far away. He was also from Jizhou, so he had to climb up to Tian Feng to survive.
"What did Mr. Yuan say?" Tian Feng still stood calmly, without moving a step.
So Geng Bao told Tian Feng what Yuan Shao said to him. He thought that Tian Feng would follow him, but Tian Feng laughed sarcastically and said, "Mr. Yuan did not ask you to let me go."
, he just ordered you to come and see me, now that you have seen me, Geng Jun can leave."
"Tian Gong!" Geng Bao stepped forward in a hurry and said, "Why is this necessary? The imperial army has already entered the city, and Ju Gong surrendered when he was in Yecheng. As long as Tian Gong is willing, he can do business with Ju Gong again after entering the court.
,Why not?"
After hearing the news of Jushou's surrender, Tian Feng's expression couldn't help but change a bit, but he quickly regained his composure: "What does his surrender have to do with me? Mr. Yuan doesn't care about my wanton talk, spare my life."
, I am so grateful for it, but now it asks me to change its owner, how can this be possible!"
"Let's go!" Tian Feng straightened his clothes and sat down in the corner. He said stubbornly: "In the end, it's nothing more than walking with Mr. Yuan."
Geng Bao heard the shouts of killing outside getting weaker and weaker and getting closer. He felt anxious and scared. At that moment, he no longer wanted to place his hope on Tian Feng, so he ran out.
Thick black smoke slowly floated to the roof of the Bohai Palace. The palace was filled with smoky smoke from outside. It seemed that someone had set fire to somewhere in the palace while fleeing.
Yuan Shu held the 'Si Zhao' sword in his hand, and the blade with a faint cold light was stained with Yuan Shao's blood. Yuan Shu brought the blade close to his neck several times and put it down several times. He
Thinking of Yuan Shao cruelly slitting his own neck with his own hands, he shuddered. How much courage does a person have to have to slit his own throat with his own hands? Yuan Shu did not dare to imagine or try, which made him hesitate all the time. Finally,
Even if he wanted to commit suicide with his brother, he would not do it.
This timidity made Yuan Shu feel very frustrated. In the end, was he not even as good as him?
Yuan Shu put the sword aside and lowered his head to look at Yuan Shao's cold and stiff body. Chen Yi had already tidied up Yuan Shao's rumpled clothes and laid him flat on the ground. Seeing how Chen Yi devoted himself to the dead Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu
He couldn't help but think of the day Shouchun City was destroyed, but there seemed to be no so-called loyal minister around him. Thinking of this, Yuan Shu felt even more depressed.
At this time, a group of soldiers and horses finally came outside the palace gate, but it was Fan Chou who arrived aggressively with the Liangzhou soldiers. When he saw Yuan Shu in the hall, but did not see the presence of Hu Benjun or anyone else, he was overjoyed and immediately greeted him and left.
Come up: "Okay, okay! After all, I was one step ahead!"
Chen Yi suddenly went crazy. He picked up the Sizhao Sword and slashed at Fan Chou with both hands raised high. Fan Chou stopped laughing and dodged sideways. He kept moving his hands and swept the sword across, cutting him instantly.
He took off Chen Yi's dark cloth shirt and cut a very deep wound on his waist.
"Spit!" Fan Chou watched Chen Yi fall to the ground injured, and spat disdainfully, saying: "You are going to die and you are still doing this."
After saying that, Fan Chou walked up to Yuan Shu. He first kicked Yuan Shao and said nonchalantly: "Are you dead?" Then he put the bloody sword blade in his hand on Yuan Shu's shoulder.
Yuan Shu did not move. He knew that his body was shaking uncontrollably, but he had no fear in his heart. Instead, he calmly expected Fan Chou to kill him with his sword. From the corner of his eye, he saw Chen Yi's lower body soaked in blood.
Still struggling to crawl over here with both hands: "Why are you doing this!"
Chen Yi didn't answer him, but fell into a coma after climbing halfway.
Fan Chou did not see in Yuan Shu the scene of the prince's son kneeling down and begging for mercy, which he expected, and he could not help but be a little disappointed. Er Yuan was the main culprit, and he did not dare to kill without the emperor's order. At that moment, he had to take back the sword angrily and ordered someone to kill him.
After taking good care of it, he led his people to search for the pseudo-emperor Liu Shuo behind the palace.
An hour later, the chaos in Nanpi City finally came to an end. Jujun and Taishici's troops kept patrolling the streets and alleys in the city, strictly prohibiting people from going out. If anyone was found running around in the streets, no one would be allowed to go out.
It was not a matter of killing on the spot. On the main road of Nancheng, the infantry and cavalry of the Northern and Southern armies were neatly lined up on both sides of the road. The emperor deliberately moved the cavalry from the north to the south of the city and meandered in from the south gate.
The plaque of the 'Shao'an' Palace has been removed. The emperor walked into the cleaned main hall of the palace with a group of civil and military ministers. The first thing that caught his eye was a trembling and sweating man.
The fat man, wearing the emperor's imperial crown that was stretched loosely, was as timid as a mouse. His small eyes looked around nervously. When he caught a glimpse of the emperor, the man screamed in a hurry, as if he was frightened.
When it was normal, there was an old woman kneeling quietly beside him, her calm look in sharp contrast to that of the man.
Behind Liu Shuo and Ma were Yuan Shu, who was kneeling down silently, and Yuan Shao's body lying next to him. Then there were Chen Yi, Guo Tu and other remaining Yuan Shao's staff, even Geng Bao who was preparing to escape, and Yuan Shao's body lying next to him.
Tian Feng, who was in prison, was all captured. According to their rank and reputation, they knelt in the middle of the main hall of the palace and waited to be punished.
The emperor didn't even look at them at first, and walked straight to the throne. On his waist was the Liu family's ancient ancestral sword 'Zhan Snake', which had been worshiped in the high temple for more than 400 years. He didn't seem to be careful and cherished this extremely powerful sword.
It means a valuable and symbolic ancient sword. His left hand just casually placed it on the hilt of the sword. The civil and military personnel following him were already standing on both sides, worshiping and singing as if they had received a signal:
"I'm going to pay homage to Your Majesty!"
Liu Shuo was trembling with fear in the palace. This mountain cry had not been heard before since he became the 'Emperor', but it had never made him feel fear from the bottom of his heart like this. The fat on his face kept rising all the time.
He was shaking and almost fainted from fright, while the 'Queen Mother' Ma next to him sneered disdainfully.
The emperor had already sat down. He glanced at Liu Shuo, Ma and others, and leisurely said to Xun You on the side: "Speaking of which, before I granted the title of King of Bohai to Chen Liu...
…Now you can be considered as returning to your homeland?”
No one expected that the emperor would think of this. He was already the supreme king, so why would he still miss the days when he was king? Ying Shao, the prefect of Bohai who surrendered from Jujun, seized the opportunity and catered to Chen in time: "This is enough to prove that Chen
If you stay, Bohai will not be able to bear the emperor's spirit. Now, your majesty is taking over the world at a weak age. How can it be done by two counties?"
The emperor was delighted when he heard the words. He raised his eyes and said under Xun You's low voice: "Are you Ying Gong? When you were the governor of Taishan, you deleted the laws and decrees and submitted them to me as "Han Yi", and also recounted the past.
There are more than 30 articles on human punishment and refutation in turn. Many of them have legalist sayings, which are not temporary benevolence. I specially ordered Tingwei to circulate these articles. Tingwei Zheng Yang Pei is particularly fond of them. After returning to Chang'an, you will meet him.
There’s a lot to talk about.”
This sentence not only spared Ying Shao's life, but also gave him a new career. This made Ying Shao, who had been an official since Emperor Xiaoling and was famous for his erudition, suddenly feel that he had survived a desperate situation, and he fell to the ground excitedly.
He started coughing. He knew that he had gained the emperor's attention because of his "Han Yi", so he immediately climbed up the pole and tried his best to promote himself:
"The guilty ministers have been favored for generations and have enjoyed a lot of blessings. In recent years, they have overestimated their own abilities and boldly wrote a total of 250 books such as "Lü Zhang Ju", "Tingwei Ban Ling", "Decision Proportion" and "Spring and Autumn Breaking Prison".
Ten articles and thirty articles of refutation. Although it is not enough to be passed down to future generations and form a generation of learning, it can still be hoped to enhance the hearing of the saints."
The emperor found it funny that Ying Shao had little achievements as an official, but he had very high attainments in academics, especially the perfection of laws, officialdom, and etiquette. It is said that Yuan Shao supported Liu Shuo as emperor, and many regulations
They all refer to Ying Shao's opinions. It is somewhat useful to read him now, so he might as well save his life: "It has been many years since Cui Gong, the servant, collected books and compiled "Huang Lan". The chapters written by Ying Shao will be published after he returns to Chang'an.
Organize it into chapters and submit it to Shiqu Pavilion for imperial viewing."
Ying Shao was overjoyed. He knew how he had pleased the emperor. He quickly thanked him and coughed twice.
Xu Chu, the tiger guard in front of the palace, understood the meaning of the emperor's words and took the initiative to pull Ying Shao far away behind a palace pillar.