"Are the alleys near Laoguan closed?" After Chengguan passed, Chang Shiro was still a little worried.
"It's all cut off and all the roads are blocked."
Changshiro breathed a sigh of relief and seemed to be talking to himself.
"In this case, I can only help him get here. Even if he treated me to some flower wine that year."
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At night and dawn, the wind and snow are still howling.
In the huge Changyang City, many soldiers from the National Salvation Battalion were walking back and forth. They began to collect the corpses of those who died in battle, piled them outside the city, and poured kerosene on them to burn them.
Yuan Tao's face became a little gloomy. He raised his head and silently looked in the direction of the middle door.
"We have been fighting all night, and the army is still resting. Brother Yuan, don't worry, we will attack the palace in two hours at most." Li Rucheng's voice was calm.
"Where's my brother?"
"My son-in-law went to the south of the city and distributed the grain in the official warehouse to the people. I heard that outside Changyang City, there were tens of thousands of refugees kneeling on the official road, crying with gratitude."
"That's right." Yuan Tao smiled rarely, "He is someone who wants to do big things after all."
"In addition, Yuan An also went."
South of Changyang City.
Xu Mu distributed grain to each household. The people who received the rice grain cried bitterly, and many people knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Xu Mu.
"Dong Xu's family cares about all the people in the world! Why don't you become our emperor?"
Someone shouted, and Xu Mu's face was startled.
Yuan An, who was beside him, didn't seem to hear him, and his face was still calm and calm.
"Brother Yuan is also tired after a long night, why not go back and have a rest first." Xu Mu said with a calm smile.
It's a bit inappropriate to call "Your Majesty" before I get on the throne.
"Brother Xu, the people are suffering." Yuan An stood on the high platform built with tears in his eyes, "To be honest with Brother Xu, I never thought that the people in the world would be so miserable."
"If they meet the Ming Lord, they will naturally have a good life."
Yuan An smiled, raised his head, and looked at Xu Mu.
"The emperor said that we must make good use of Brother Xu in the future. I am thinking that I will give Brother Xu a first-class official in the future."
"Brother Yuan is joking. The bones of thousands of soldiers are still cold, so Xu Mu dare not take credit." Xu Mu replied calmly.
Yuan An paused for a moment and stopped talking. Then his eyes turned red and he gave the food in front of him to an old woman who came over.
There must have been an extra bag, and the old woman was so happy that she knelt down and kowtowed, shouting long live.
"General Xu, the Marquis has given an order, and the army is about to attack!" An old pawn came running towards him on horseback.
Xu Mu clasped his fists at Yuan An, turned over on General Feng, and hurried forward.
…
Looking at the huge Changyang City, one can vaguely see the remaining smoke from the night battle, not scattered in the wind and snow.
The more than 40,000 National Salvation Battalion and the 5,000-strong Guillotine Army were already in formation and waiting for orders to be given before heading towards the middle gate of the palace to cover up the massacre.
After two or three hours of rest, these warriors who were ready to die have become more energetic again.
"My brother, I have something to tell you."
Xu Mu paused, knowing in his heart that Yuan Tao didn't have much time left, so he wanted to explain his funeral arrangements to him.
Not only Gu Ying, but also Li Rucheng stayed silent and walked away.
"The imperial palace is not difficult to attack. After today, we should be able to control the country. My brother, I am not asking for help, but I am actually laying a trap."
"After thinking about it, I have something to say to you. I don't know if I can still live after this scene."
Yuan Tao sighed, stretched out his hand, spread out his palm, and caught a few edelweiss. The edelweiss turned into water again in his palms.
"The old marquis told me that Yuan An might be hiding his temper. I don't know whether to believe it or not, but I feel that the dynasty's current tragic image is inseparable from Xiao Yuanlu. After all, he must
Drag him down to the court. I know you don't want to join the court. The master behind you risking your life to save the country must want you to gain a reputation and lay the foundation for your future."
Xu Mu was stunned and was about to explain.
Yuan Tao laughed, "It's funny. I am obviously a young prince who oversees the country. Apart from Gu Ying, there is no one I can trust around me. It's not because I'm suspicious, but because I've seen too many evil people's hearts.
My brother, you are the second one."
"After Yuan An ascends the throne, you will temporarily supervise the country for me. As for Xiao Haitang, I have already told Yuan An that he has done meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion and will be pardoned and granted the title of King of Yuzhou. If the country is stable, he will naturally not have other thoughts.
.But Yuzhou City is not far from Changyang, and things will change over time. Send a letter to Xiao Haitang for me."
"There is no need to worry about other Dingbian generals, and there is no need to think about reducing the army. In the short term, these people will not dare to make any changes. The national power is weak, and everything must be done step by step."
"Besides, I feel a little weak. If I can't kill him when the situation is determined, you can think of some way to kill Chen Changqing."
"Chen Changqing?" Xu Mu's face turned pale.
"Chen Changqing is my secret agent. If my brother cannot get the city gate, I will let him take action." Yuan Tao said calmly.
"No wonder the Marquis said that there should be no problem with this matter. He had been conserving his troops before and did not go to defend the city to participate in the battle."
"That's it." Yuan Tao's tone was a little lonely, "After Xiao Yuanlu retreated to the palace, he had the opportunity to take action. The little boss is the second one to know about this matter. I didn't even tell your ancestor-in-law.
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Xu Mu was a little helpless. God knows how many chess pieces Yuan Tao had laid out for today.
"Master Hou, why did you kill Chen Changqing? Wasn't he a hero?"
"After I die, no one can suppress him. Now that I am on Qingjun's side, I have no choice but to do so."
"Chen Changqing knows some martial arts, and the tiger soldier beside you should be able to help."
The tiger warrior is Si Hu.
The amount of information was suddenly a bit overwhelming, making Xu Mu's whole brain confused.
"I can't see the rest of the things clearly. My brother, please stay in Changyang for a while and supervise the country for me. This is a list of five honest ministers who can be relied upon to be the arms of the country."
"If Yuan An..."
"If Yuan An can't help me, my brother... can make his own choice." Yuan Tao raised his head and closed his eyes bitterly, "I don't know why, but after all, I want to leave something to Daji."
"If it had been earlier and the country had not collapsed, I would have been able to find a way to bring you into the court and become my great minister."
Xu Mu wanted to say that from the border to the inner city, he had seen too much corruption in the court and had no interest in becoming an official.
But in the end, he didn't say it out loud.
The right thing is to repay the kindness of the young marquis in front of me and his passionate loyalty.
"Did my brother blame me for getting you involved?"
"Nothing."
"My brother, do you feel that the Qingjun side this time is actually more chaotic?"
"No, if the Marquis dies, I'm afraid the whole thing will collapse."
Yuan Tao showed a bitter smile and said, "I think your future journey may be very exciting. If the King of Hell is willing to be accommodating, I will definitely not want to be reincarnated. I would also like to watch you grow step by step."
Xu Mu's throat was choked with sobs.
"My brother, follow me to kill the last round. I have read too many sages and sages, and I don't like swearing in my life, but this time, I, Yuan Tao, will curse."
"You treacherous traitor, clean your neck and wait for your head to be chopped off!"