Naturally, Yuwen Chengchao was shocked when he saw the old Marquis spurting out a mouthful of blood, and rushed over like a hungry wolf.
"Young Master!" Yuan Shangyu shouted, reaching out to hold Yu Wen Chengchao, but Yu Wen Chengchao was extremely fast, and he was short of time. In the blink of an eye, Yu Wen Chengchao had already rushed three or four steps away.
Naturally, Old Marquis Yuwen also heard the movement. He turned around and saw Yuwen Cheng rushing towards him. He shouted with all his strength: "Back off!"
Yuwen Chengchao stopped abruptly and looked at the old Marquis in surprise.
"Back off!" the old Marquis repeated.
Yuwen Chengchao really didn't know what happened, but he saw shopkeeper Bai saying to this side: "Don't worry, eldest son, nothing will happen to Mr. Hou. We have some small things to talk about. Please listen to Mr. Hou and step aside for now."
that is."
Yuwen Chengchao knew that Shopkeeper Bai's appearance was unusual, but this retainer of the Yuwen family for more than 20 years was as gentle as before, with a gentle smile on his face, and seemed no different from the elder he was familiar with.
He stepped back slowly, helplessly.
"Using two forged secret letters, the Yuwen family thought they had found a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and planned to wipe out the Zhen family. After succeeding, they then killed the Yuwen family on the charge of indiscriminately killing the marquis of the court. In this way, it was easy to
It's a good idea to eradicate the two big families in Xiling." Old Marquis Yuwen recovered and said with a sarcastic smile on his lips: "Jingzhai, you are indeed far-sighted, I am ashamed of myself." He stared at Shopkeeper Bai.
, asked: "I want to know, is all this planned by the imperial court, or is it planned by you alone?"
"Xiling's biggest enemy is the Xiling family. It is the imperial court's strategy to cut off the Xiling aristocratic family." Shopkeeper Bai said: "I just followed the imperial court's strategy and implemented a small plan to make the Marquis laugh."
The old marquis nodded and said: "What you said is not wrong. The biggest enemy of Xiling is indeed the Xiling family. The Xiling family has a family but no country, otherwise there would be no situation today." He glanced at Fan Ziqi and said: "Fan
Naturally, the family has long since knelt down secretly to the court, and I am very curious as to how the court would accept the Fan family's kneeling."
"To be honest with my brother, the Fan family promised to the imperial court that they would fully cooperate with the imperial court to exterminate the Xiling family." Fan Ziqi said: "Just like this time, the Fan family's soldiers and horses completely obeyed the imperial court's dispatch. In addition, after the Tang army stationed in Xiling, within half a year
, my Fan family will follow the sage's will and move the whole family into the pass. The sage Buddha's heart has already given the Fan family a manor in the pass, which is enough for the Fan family to have food and clothing. From now on, the children of the Fan family will devote themselves to farming.
Ask for an official, and live on the land given by the saint."
The old Marquis smiled faintly and said: "I see." He looked at the vacant east table and said: "There are four seats set up tonight. In addition to the three of us, there should be one guest, but I don't know when that guest will arrive?
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"It should be here soon." Fan Ziqi looked up at the sky and said, "The life and death of the Yuwen family will be decided by him."
The old Marquis said "Oh", and shopkeeper Bai already said: "Master Marquis, I have been in Yuwen's family for more than 20 years. You are treated like a distinguished guest. Although I am loyal to the imperial court and want to help the imperial court wipe out the Xiling family, I don't want to see it.
The Yuwen family suffered a devastating disaster."
"What Jingzhai said is absolutely true." Fan Ziqi said: "So Jingzhai and I have discussed it, hoping that my brother can take the initiative to plead guilty. In this way, the saint may be able to open his eyes and let the Yuwen family survive. The two of us will also try our best to save the Yuwen family.
plead."
"Who is the person who decides the life and death of the Yuwen family?" Old Marquis asked: "Is he the envoy sent by the saint?"
"Brother, don't worry." Fan Ziqi said, "He will be here soon." He picked up the teapot and poured tea for all three of them.
The night wind is cold and cold, it is almost Yin o'clock, and the dawn is getting closer and closer.
Suddenly, a low sound of horns was heard from the east. Not long after, the sound of horse hooves was faintly heard from the east.
The person's eyes immediately looked to the east. In a moment, dozens of figures appeared from the east, with fast horses flying. Under the moonlight, they could only see the faint cold light on the dozens of horses, and the knights on the horses were all wearing uniforms. Wearing a black cloak, the cloak floats among the pegasus.
As Lai Qi approached, he could already see that the horses were actually equipped with armor and had golden masks on their heads. The knights on the horses were also wearing black armor, and all the knights were wearing black armor on their faces. Wearing a strange mask, the bridge of his nose is like a spike.
Yuan Shangyu saw it clearly, his face changed drastically, and he lost his voice and said: "It's... it's Night Crow, black... black-feathered Night Crow!"
The commander of the White Tiger Camp, who had always been calm and composed, looked frightened for the first time, and his voice trembled.
Black Feathered Night Crow!
As soon as the four words came out, everyone around them changed their colors.
Qin Xiao was also surprised.
Of course everyone knows the reputation of the Black Feathered Night Crow.
Sixteen years ago, one hundred thousand Wutuo cavalry were invincible in Xiling. Almost everyone thought that Xiling would be swallowed up by Wutuo. Thousands of cavalry were besieged in Heiyang City.
Although the Xiling family had begun to support the protective army, after the siege of Heiyang City, all supplies were cut off by the Wutuo people. Heiyang City became an isolated city and lacked soldiers and food. It was only a matter of time before it fell.
The Imperial Court's approach to Heiyang City is in danger, but they are unable to send troops to rescue it.
At the moment of life and death, on that snowy night, General Black Feather led thirty light cavalry under his command and rushed into the Wutuo people's camp in a suicidal attack. Before the Wutuo people could react, , killed dozens of enemies, rushed directly to King Wutuo Khan's tent, and captured the Khan on a snowy night.
Those thirty light cavalry are the Night Crows under General Black Feather.
At the cost of no casualties, King Wutuo Khan was captured alive, and King Wutuo Khan was made to swear that he would never set foot inside the Kunlun Pass again in his lifetime. One hundred thousand cavalry returned in vain.
This battle completely reversed the situation in Xiling. General Black Feather snatched Xiling from the Wutuo population. The battle shocked the world. General Black Feather became the god of war worshiped by all Tang troops, and Black Feather Night Crow also became the most powerful warrior in the world. Strong cavalry.
After the Wutuo Rebellion, General Black Feather abided by the agreement between the imperial court and the Xiling family and led the Immortal Army named by the saint to withdraw into the pass. Since then, Black Feather Night Crow has never set foot on the land of Xiling again.
Sixteen years later, the black-feathered night crow finally returned.
Although the Black Feathered Nightcrows have not set foot on the land of Xiling for sixteen years, their legend has never disappeared in this land. Everyone knows that if General Blackfeather had not led the Blackfeathered Nightcrows to capture King Wutuo Khan alive, then Xiling has long been the territory of the Wutuo people. The people who grew up on this land have either become the dead souls of the Wutuo people, or they have become slaves trampled under their feet.
The people of Xiling are grateful to General Black Feather, and they are even more in awe of Black Feather Night Crow.
Under the darkness, the black-feathered night crow suddenly appeared. Whether it was the Yuwen family's tiger cavalry or the Fan family's fan cavalry, they were frightened, but a sense of awe had already arisen deep in their hearts.
Hu Qi and Fan Qi were both on horseback in order to prepare for a fight at any time. When they knew that the rider was the powerful black-feathered night crow, the cavalry on both sides got off their horses at the same time and led their own horses.
, bowing slightly to the black-feathered night crow over there to show respect for this cavalry.
Qin Xiao also looked excited.
When he was in the Governor's Mansion in Turtle City, he heard the officials mention the black-feathered night crow countless times. In addition to the mythical capture of the Khan on a snowy night, the officials didn't know where they heard more about this cavalry.
Legend has it that in their mouths, the black-feathered night crow is like a god descending to earth.
Qin Xiao never tires of listening.
Even if he is right
The legend of the black-feathered night crow is memorized, but once someone hears someone talking about these people, they will definitely come forward. Even though they know that what the officials said is exaggerated, they still snatched Xiling from the Wutuo population.
The black-feathered night crow cannot be exaggeratedly praised or even mythed.
He even imagined in his dreams the majestic appearance of black-feathered night crows roaming the battlefield.
The officials all said that the most difficult thing about becoming a soldier was not becoming a Dragon Scale Warrior in the Imperial Palace, but becoming a Night Crow under General Black Feather.
If you are born into a powerful family and rely on connections, you may become a Dragon Scale Warrior. However, if you are not qualified, even if you are a member of the royal family, you will not be able to become a Black Feathered Night Crow.
The black-feathered night crow stopped only a hundred steps away from the wine table. Under the gaze of everyone, a horse slowly emerged from the middle of the black-feathered night crow. The man was wearing a battle armor and a helmet.
Tall and mighty, wearing a big cloak, he got off his horse and raised his hand. The black-feathered night crow behind him used the same standard movement to get off his horse almost at the same time, and then stood beside his horse, with his body upright.
Like a javelin, motionless.
"Is that General Black Feather?" Qin Xiao was excited. When he saw the general striding towards the wine table, he couldn't help but ask Yuan Shangyu.
Yuan Shangyu shook his head and said: "I only heard the name of the general, but I haven't seen him, so I can't be sure." Then he frowned and said: "But except the general, who can mobilize the black-feathered night crow? But the general is in charge of Jiebeifu, how could he suddenly lead him?
Came to Xiling with the black-feathered night crow?"
The mighty warrior strode to the wine table. Except for shopkeeper Bai, whose legs were inconvenient and unable to get up, Lord Yuwen and Fan Ziqi had already stood up and saluted the warrior at the same time.
The war general is nearly sixty years old, but his body is very strong. His movements are full of the neat and crisp atmosphere of a soldier. His beard is as sharp as a needle, and with a smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said: "You two princes, we haven't seen each other for many years, how are you always? Farewell."
After sixteen years, Su returned to his hometown and was very happy." He raised his hand and said, "Please sit down!"
"When the general arrives, he naturally exchanges tea for wine." Fan Ziqi took the wine pot and filled General Black Feather's wine.
After General Black Feather took his seat, he took off his battle helmet, revealing his gray hair, and looked at Old Marquis Yuwen. Without too much nonsense, he went straight to the point: "King Wutuo White Wolf was killed. Brother Narusheng was very ambitious. No surprise.
, within two years, he will definitely march eastward. Xiling is now in disarray. Two years are already very hasty, but if we seize the time, we can still make preparations. The mistakes of sixteen years ago cannot be repeated again. Xiling must be completely in place.
Only under the control of the imperial court can we prepare for war with all our strength."
Old Marquis Yuwen's lips moved slightly, but he stopped talking.
"The old marquis killed Chang Xinhou tonight. This matter is big or small." General Heiyu said simply and neatly: "I don't want to kill them all. If the old marquis has no objection, I will leave for Kyoto as soon as possible to apologize to the saint. Mr. Bai forged the secret
Of course, the matter of the letter cannot be concealed from the saint, but it can not be publicized to the outside world. When the old prince sets off for Kyoto, I will ask you to submit a memorial for you to take to Kyoto. After you arrive in Kyoto, the saint will definitely summon you.
When the time comes, you will present my information to the saint, and the saint will deal with it leniently, and the Yuwen family will be safe."
Old Marquis Yuwen was startled, then suddenly stood up, straightened his clothes, bowed deeply, and said: "General, regardless of past grievances, you have given the Yuwen family a way to survive. I am very grateful."
General Heiyu raised his hand and said: "You don't need to thank me, Lord Marquis. After entering the capital, the saint will keep you as an official in Kyoto, and the Yuwen family will also move from Xiling to the pass. The saint will give the Yuwen family a fief. If I were the Lord Marquis,
, will allow the tribesmen to live a solid life in the fiefdom. After serving as an official in Kyoto for one year, the Marquis can pray to the saint, become an official and retire, and go to the fiefdom to reunite with his family. From then on, the Yuwen clan will rise at sunrise and rest at sunset, although it will not
Although you are rich and powerful, you also have enough food and clothing. The most important thing is to ensure the safety of your descendants."