"In Zhizhou, there was a drastic change in Kezhou. Your father ran away from the city and was attacked and died on the way." In Chengdu City, outside the general hall, a familiar lieutenant called Huang Zhizhou out alone and said in a solemn tone.
After listening, Huang Zhizhou trembled and bowed his head, sobbing uncontrollably.
"The boat, I am sorry and accept the change."
"Thank you, Brother Li."
Only when General Pi was far away did Huang Zhizhou raise his head. The previous sadness was no longer there, replaced by a look of extreme silence.
"Father, what are you going to do?" Huang Zhizhou closed his eyes bitterly for a long time.
When he was very young, his father told him that there are hands hidden in the thirty states in the world. These hands push the change of dynasties and the alternation between prosperous and troubled times.
These hands, the Huang family of Kezhou, are just one of them.
"Mr. Huang, there is a message from the military advisor."
Before Huang Zhizhou could think about it further, when he heard the footsteps approaching, he calmed down, nodded and walked back. Not long after, he walked into the palace.
Just before dusk, a lamp was turned on in the palace, and the wisest man in Western Shu sat on the first seat on the left like an old man, holding a cane.
"Huang Zhizhou, I have met the military advisor."
"Zhizhou, sit down."
Jia Zhou nodded and raised his tired face, "I sent someone to deliver the message earlier, and you know it. Your father was killed in an attack. Please forgive me and obey."
Perhaps because his sadness was aroused, Huang Zhizhou staggered and sat down, sobbing for a while.
"My condolences." Jia Zhou repeated. His tired eyes suddenly became serious when he looked at Huang Zhizhou.
"Do you know if your father has any big enemies? Or, in other words, who do you think did this?"
"Military advisor... I have been staying in Chengdu since last year. Whether it is Kezhou or my father's business dealings, they are all cautious and harmonious. Military advisor, you should also know my father's temperament. What he does is just...
For the survival of the Huang family."
"I... really don't know who could be so vicious."
"Think of it as a vendetta." Jia Zhou said calmly.
Huang Zhizhou, who was sobbing, paused slightly, and then continued to feel sad again.
"Military advisor...could it be that during this period of time in Kezhou, I have helped the World Alliance and angered some people."
"It's also possible. However, my lord found the murderer in Cangzhou."
"who."
"Grain King. My lord has found out, who is the Grain King? If there is nothing wrong, this should be an organization. When your father Huang Daochong was about to die, he went to see the lord and told many things."
"My lord, you want me to ask you again if you have missed anything."
This can be said to be straight to the point. Jia Zhou picked up the teacup and took two sips calmly.
"Zhizhou, your father's death and the drastic changes in Kezhou are not your fault. The lord has said that he promised your father that he will take care of you. But you have to understand what kind of person the lord is and how he behaves.
Don’t like detours.”
Huang Zhizhou took a breath.
"Military advisor, I don't know much. Since my father has recently passed away, I will tell these things to the military advisor."
"Speak."
"The military advisor thinks that among the many aristocratic families in the thirty states in the world, the inner city aristocratic families are the largest."
Jia Zhou shook his head, "Probably not, that's just on the surface. If they were really capable, they wouldn't surrender to the King of Yuzhou."
"I only know...that my father was forced to join an organization."
"Food King?"
Huang Zhizhou held his head in pain, "I don't know much. After joining, in order to protect the Huang family, my father searched everywhere for forces that could rival him as a way out."
"Or maybe, the King of Shu found something in Cangzhou, and in order to hide it, the King of Liang abandoned his carriage to protect his commander. My father... became an abandoned son."
As he spoke, Huang Zhizhou sobbed, "Military advisors should know what kind of beings have been able to push people in troubled times throughout the ages."
"I understand." Jia Zhou nodded.
"Zhizhou, go back and rest. My condolences."
After Huang Zhizhou left, Jia Zhou sat quietly for a long time before he steadily raised his hand and wrote a letter.
In the direction of the Cangzhou front line, the allied forces of the Tianxia Alliance are still fighting to the death. And the matter of the Grain King is like a dormant poisonous snake that suddenly jumps out and pecks people to death.
…
Outside the palace, Huang Zhizhou walked out. Facing the cold night wind in Chengdu, his face became more and more silent, without any sadness anymore.
It seems that before, many people said to him "sorry and surrender", as if it was a joke.
"Father, why bother taking this step!"
…
June, also known as the Lotus Month, has only reached the middle of the month. The entire Jiangnan area is a bit hotter than in previous years. Coupled with the constant smoke, people are rushing to flee, which invisibly adds a layer of dire straits.
of despair.
At the foot of Lidu Mountain, Lidu City has not yet been captured.
The general guarding the gate, Jin Bao, constantly received orders from his master and tried every means to block the attacking army.
Under his waist, there was a freshly beheaded head hanging. It was an elder of the flesh army. Relying on his reputation, he dared to point at his nose and curse, saying: "If the people die, Cangzhou will be destroyed."
Why build a country?"
He chopped it directly and hung it from his waist, aiming to deter other people who dared to rebel.
Demon Queen Su stood silently on the city tower, with an alluring face, looking at the allied forces attacking the city. After a while, she suddenly showed a look of determination.
"Queen Mother, Li Ducheng can no longer be defended." Tai Shuyi, in black robe, walked over in a hurry.
"I can't hold on anymore, what should I do?"
"Retreat to the imperial capital..."
"The imperial capital has also been destroyed. Are we going to retreat to Yijiang City? There are only three isolated cities in total. No matter where I retreat, these so-called Central Plains allies will not let go. I estimate that my head will be with Zuo Shiren
Over there, it’s enough to change half the state.”
Tai Shuyi, who was nearby, sighed and did not dare to answer.
"I lived in the Central Plains and lived a very miserable life. After my mother gave birth to me, she fostered me in a farmer's home. My adoptive father was an alcoholic and would beat me every time he was drunk. Until one time, I couldn't bear to
What's terrible, when he started, I hid my adoptive mother's embroidery scissors in my hand and stabbed him. When he didn't die at first, he picked up the stick and cracked my head."
Su Waner smiled and turned to look at Tai Shuyi.
"What I want to say is that since I was a child, I have always liked to do things that hurt both sides."
"What I know is...Princess Changfu returned to Changyang and secretly gave birth to a daughter...and died soon after."
Su Waner seemed not to have heard Tai Shuyi's words and continued to speak.
"I have met two most important people in my life. One is your father, Taishu Wang, and the other -"
Tai Shuyi, who was listening attentively, found that his master's words suddenly stopped, and he felt an inexplicable doubt in his heart.
"Tai Shuyi, please return to the imperial capital immediately and pass on my order to collect all kerosene and flammable materials within two days."
"What is the Queen Mother going to do..."
"Don't ask, just do as I say. If there are people fleeing in the imperial capital, whether rich gentry or ordinary people, they must be ordered to stay in the city."
…
Outside Lidu City, the sound of killing became more and more intense. Under the huge Allied offensive, there were more and more gaps in the defense.
"Don't panic, don't be chaotic! The meat army is coming!"
"Guard Lidu City for me!"
Jin Bao, who was encouraging morale, had just finished speaking, and when he turned around, he looked horrified. At the corner gap of the city wall, more and more Allied soldiers who had ascended first jumped up from the city ladder, swung their swords at him, and slashed at him angrily.