The end of the world begins with the king

Chapter 941 Loyalty Day 1
The fourth day of July in the 26th year of Tai'an was an extraordinary day.

Li Jinglong, the guard of the Zijin Gate, defected to the enemy, opened the city gate and brought in the Yong army, causing the defense of the capital to collapse.

Even though Wang Cunzhang, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, deployed all his troops to block the attack, the fall of the capital was still inevitable.

As the capital city, a large number of people gathered in the capital, and these people were extremely panicked in the broken city of the Yong army, fearing that they would die in the chaos of the army.

That is, when people were panicking, some traitors took advantage of the chaos to rob and kill people, which further caused chaos.

Regardless of whether the imperial army or the Yong army, they will defeat the other side as their primary goal, and they have no time to stop the chaos in the city.

It is true that the prosperity of the people is suffering, and the death of the people is also suffering!
In the streets and alleys, there are people fleeing in a panic, as well as soldiers fleeing with knives.

"Yong Ni entered the city, the city is about to be massacred, everyone run away..."

"If you don't want to die, run away quickly..."

In the streets, officers and soldiers announced the news that the Yong army was going to massacre the city, which made the panicked people even more frightened.

"Run away..."

The chaos in the capital became more and more chaotic, and shouts could be heard everywhere, and there were even screams from time to time.

At this time when life is like duckweed, Wei Zhenzhang is explaining things to his family in the courtyard of Wei's house in the northwest corner of the capital.

"Third son, when the military chaos is over, take your sister-in-law and nephew out of the city and find a place to live incognito!"

Looking at the young man in front of him, Wei Zhenzhang said with a serious expression: "Can you protect them well?"

At this moment, his eyes were bloodshot, and his face was even more filthy. He had been guarding the city with the army for the past two days.

Wiping away his tears, the young man nodded firmly and said, "Second brother, I... can do it!"

Wei Zhenzhang forced a smile, patted his younger brother on the shoulder and said, "Second brother believes in you... You must keep this matter a secret, and don't let your sister-in-law know!"

Nodding his head, the boy immediately asked, "Second brother, why don't you come with us?"

Taking his family away from military disasters is something that normal people would have. The juvenile problem made Wei Zhenzhang ponder.

In a trance, Wei Zhenzhang's expression became firm, and then he said: "Now that the Yong thief has broken the city, and the father is in danger, as a minister, you must do your duty faithfully, so as to live up to the teachings of the sages!"

"The emperor's sage and virtuous virtues are the orthodox of the Jin Dynasty. The second brother has been greatly favored by the country, so how can he not be loyal to the country?"

However, at this moment, a voice came from outside the door: "If you are loyal to the country, you are going to abandon our mother and son?"

In the face of anyone, Wei Zhenzhang can speak generously, but at this time he is speechless.

To explain the "funeral affairs" to the third brother, he specially found a place where no one was around and closed the door to talk, but he didn't expect to be overheard.

When his wife appeared at the door, Wei Zhenzhang seemed at a loss, but he still had to face all this.

"Lingyu, I..."

"You have been working hard on the city wall for several days, and you have surpassed most officials in the court. You have repaid the emperor's kindness!"

"Now that the general situation is set, why do you want to be a car with your arms and ruin your life in vain?"

Pushing open the door and entering, Wei Chen's face was sad, she wanted to persuade her husband.

"Lingyu, it is the duty of a minister to be loyal to the imperial court. If you shrink back due to difficulties, it is not for a gentleman..."

"The government is not right, the world is in chaos, and thieves and robbers are everywhere. It is because there are few loyal people and many people who forget righteousness for profit!"

Slowly walking towards his wife, Wei Zhenzhang's heart was firm at this moment, and he said solemnly: "Since this is the case, as a husband, I should use my righteousness to tell the world that I still have loyal ministers in Dajin!"

Speaking of great truth, of course Wei Chen can't compare with Wei Zhenzhang.

She grabbed Wei Zhenzhang's sleeve and begged, "Stay here, the child and I need you!"

Wei Zhenzhang was sad in his heart, although he couldn't bear it, he still pulled back his sleeves and took two steps back at the same time.

"Lingyu, Zhenzhang will never forgive you in this life!"

After saying this, Wei Zhenzhang bowed deeply to his wife, then turned around and strode out.

He walked in a hurry, just because he was afraid that if he stayed a moment longer, he might not be so determined.

"Husband..."

Wei Chenshi chased him out of the house, but Wei Zhenzhang's steps were faster.

"Mother, mother..."

Wei Chen wanted to chase her out, but the sound of the child crying made her stop.

Seeing the disappearing figure outside the door, Wei Chen roared angrily: "Wei Zhenzhang, I hate you..."

Although he had escaped, Wei Zhenzhang still heard his wife's voice, which made him feel like a knife was piercing his heart.

"What I owe you in this life, I can only pay back in the next life!"

Quickening his steps out of the alley, Wei Zhenzhang abandoned his love for his children, and his eyes became firm again.

There were people fleeing everywhere on the long street, and soldiers came and went from time to time, but all of these people showed panic.

"How's the situation?" Wei Zhenzhang stopped a hundred households.

If he hadn't been wearing an official uniform, the hundred households would have taken a look at him a long time ago.

"My lord, the Yong army has entered the city, Bingfeng has reached Zhuque Middle Street, and the prison guards' defense line is about to collapse!"

The Yong army has reached Zhuque Middle Street. According to their advancing speed, they may reach the imperial city within an hour at most.

In fact, if the rumors of the massacre of the city were not flying all over the sky, causing the soldiers and civilians to resist desperately, the Yong army would enter the city faster.

The official army failed to drive the Yong army out of the city, but instead allowed them to occupy half of the city. This made Wei Zhenzhang very clear that the imperial court was really doomed.

When Wei Zhenzhang was stunned, Baihu retreated with his remnant soldiers, and did not wake him up until someone passed by.

"The imperial court is gone, but the emperor is still here... yes, the emperor is still here, I will go to the palace to protect the emperor!"

Talking in his mouth, Wei Zhenzhang had a direction, so he walked towards the palace again.

The closer to the palace, the better the street order, but there are still guards here.

Of course, the so-called good order is relative, but there is no smashing, looting, burning, murder, and arson.

It took more than ten minutes. When Wei Zhenzhang stumbled to Da'anmen, he happened to meet Wang Cunzhang, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and came out.

Wei Zhenzhang hurried up to greet him, and asked, "My lord, where is the emperor and where are you going?"

Slowing down, Wang Cunzhang replied: "I'm going to defend the city, why don't you run for your life?"

At this moment, there are only more than 30 personal guards following him, and he can only be loyal to the death festival if he goes to defend the city.

"I'll go with you!" Wei Zhenzhang followed closely.

"Aren't you afraid of death?" Wang Cunzhang asked.

Just listen to Wei Zhenzhang's awe-inspiring way: "People are mortal, and they are more important than Mount Tai, or lighter than a feather... Today, the usurper of the Yong bandits is just the day when we die in righteousness and serve the court. Why should we be afraid?"

Hearing this, Wang Cunzhang pulled the reins to stop, then cupped his fists and said, "Wei Yushi is honest and upright, I admire you!"

"It's an honor to be able to die for the country with Lord Wang!" Wei Zhenzhang replied.

Wang Cunzhang smiled, and then he waved to Wei Zhenzhang, who quickly approached after understanding.

"I have already advised the emperor to leave the capital, and you go to escort the emperor with you. As long as you go to the southern monarchs, the imperial court may not have a chance to make a comeback!" Wang Cunzhang said in a low voice.

Staring into Wei Zhenzhang's eyes, Wang Cunzhang asked solemnly: "It is more difficult to protect the emperor's sage on his southern tour than to fight for righteousness and death. Are you willing to do it?"

This is indeed very difficult, but Wei Zhenzhang is not afraid of death, so he is naturally willing to take this job.

"If you want to go to a humble position, you will definitely live up to the great trust of your lord!" Wei Zhenzhang's eyes were firm.

Nodding his head, Wang Cunzhang said softly: "Go quickly, the emperor must be changing clothes, you have to go as soon as possible, so as not to miss it!"

Nowadays, there is a lot of chaos, if you really miss it in the city, the possibility of encountering it again is almost zero.

"Lord take care!"

"Take care of yourself!"

(End of this chapter)