Empress Chu

A shout came from the side, interrupting Liang Qiang's trance, he turned his head and saw several generals waving to him.

"The heads of the Xiliang thieves are all loaded into the car. The captain said that you are required to personally escort them to the general's camp to praise your merits." They said loudly.

The general praised his merits, Liang Qiang clenched his hands.

"Liang Junhou, go quickly." The soldiers nearby also urged, "Wrap up your wounds and go show our bravery to the troops of the general's camp!"

His bravery needs to be shown to the world, he can't lose all of this, and he is not without bravery, he did go into battle to kill the enemy.

He deserves it all.

Liang Qiang bowed to them: "Send off the brothers for me, and I will go and show the world the victory that everyone bought with their lives."

The soldiers applauded in unison.

Under the cheers of the soldiers and the smiling and respectful eyes of the generals, the blood-stained Liang Qiang strode forward holding her long knife.

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The night covered the land, and the streets of the capital were brightly lit like the Milky Way.

However, there were no people walking around in the busiest market at this time, and teams of soldiers and horses galloped to clean up the streets.

Soldiers in armor and weapons came slowly, surrounded by men with tall horses.

Deng Yi was wearing a red robe wrapped in a black cloak, and he didn't appreciate the street that was specially cleared for him. His thin eyes were slightly lowered, as if he was asleep or in meditation.

Accompanied by two officials, I am very satisfied to see the cleared streets - when my relatives, the Yang family and the Zhao family, used to drive the people out of the way at most, but the streets could not be cleared.

As long as the power is in hand, the important ministers can do what the relatives cannot do.

Speaking of relatives——

"My lord." An official said in a low voice, "Xie's arrogance still needs to be suppressed."

"That's right." Another official nodded, "The Yang family and the Zhao family can no longer be raised."

Deng Yi smiled with downcast eyes: "I would really like to raise the Yang family and the Zhao family. The prince's chaos before, and now the youngest son's emperor, Xiliang's invasion, it is all due to the disaster of the foreign relatives. Now the people hate the foreign relatives the most. Thank you." Once the family violates the rules, even if they have been famous for a hundred years, the world will not tolerate it."

The two officials looked at each other and laughed: "That's right, that's right."

"Xie Yanfang is cunning and experienced. He is best at gaining a good reputation. Now that he is the uncle of the country, many people entrust the important tasks of the country to him, and his prestige is even greater."

"However, Xie Yanfang is not the only one in the Xie family. Among other things, his brother Xie Yanlai is quite domineering like the Yang family and the Zhao family."

"This Xie Yanlai can still confuse the emperor."

Is Xie Yan coming?Deng Yi thought to himself, it is not the emperor, but the empress who is bewitching, others may not know or care, he knows very well that the girl and he were acquainted with Wei Shi, especially Xie Yanlai.

Chu Zhao did not believe Xie Yanfang, but he was sure that Chu Zhao treated Xie Yanlai differently.

why is that?Does she want to support an uncle again?Let the Xie family fight among themselves——

While thinking about it, the sound of firecrackers sounded, and the quiet street was particularly ear-piercing.

The two officials were startled, and Deng Yi opened his eyes.

Soldiers have already left to inquire and come back soon.

"My lord, it's some kids playing with firecrackers in the alley," they said.

The officials were annoyed: "Firecrackers can also hurt people, how can they be so careless—"

Deng Yi smiled: "I, Deng Yi, are not so angry and resentful that even a firecracker is banned, let alone—" He raised his hand and calculated, "It's the Chinese New Year."

Yes, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, the officials were stunned for a moment, then shook their heads and laughed: "I forgot about this day."

"This year's summer is full of hardships, and life is chaotic." Deng Yi said.

The two officials lamented: "During the Chinese New Year, Your Majesty will offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for blessings, and all bad luck will pass away."

Deng Yi looked at the cold night sky, will it?Maybe, but for now, we have to get through a crisis.

"General Chu, how is the situation?" He turned his head and asked.

The faces of the two officials darkened, and they shook their heads: "Not very good."

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The night covered the land, and Zhongshan Wang's mansion fell into darkness, but Zhongshan Wang's bedroom was brightly lit.

King Zhongshan had to turn on the lights when he slept at night, and he couldn't even hide the shadow of an insect in the room.

At this time, the footsteps were in a hurry, and the figure was swaying on the ground.

"Chu Ling is dying?" King Zhongshan sat up from the bed.

Xiao Xun and Ning Kun nodded.

"The latest news is that Chu Ling has been in a coma for many days." Ning Kun said.

Xiao Xun said softly, "I won't wake up again."

The king of Zhongshan looked disappointed, and said: "Unfortunately, these heroes have wasted half their lives, and they can't be used by me in the end." After finishing speaking, he looked at Ning Kun, "Has the news been sent to Xiliang people?"

Ning Kun replied: "The king of Xiliang has already set off."

Xiliang and Daxia have been at war for some time, but it has always been a bit tepid. The frequent success of Daxia makes people think that Xiliang is just a bluff, but it is not. The real king of Xiliang has been waiting, waiting Chance to kill with one blow.

This opportunity is Chu Ling's death.

Xiao Xun said: "Father, let me lead the troops to Yunzhong County."

It's time for them to turn the tide.

King Zhongshan smiled and shook his head: "No, I believe General Chu Lingchu can fight King Xiliang even if he is dead. What you have to do is—"

He stood up and pointed at the dark night outside the door with his crutches.

"Lead the troops, go to the capital, and escort them."

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When the sky was about to dawn, Chu Zhao sat up from the couch. Hearing her movement, Ale from the outside room also got up and came in with a basin in his hands.

The master and servant didn't need to talk much, they began to wipe Chu Ling skillfully.

"Father's beard needs to be trimmed." Chu Zhao said looking at his father's sleeping face.

A Le nodded: "The general looks good when he doesn't grow a beard, I'll call Uncle Zhong."

After wiping, it is necessary to feed with a pickaxe pot—that is, ginseng soup.

However, there were fewer and fewer people who could be fed. Chu Zhao looked at the half bowl left in his hand, sighed softly, and hurried footsteps outside the door.

"Uncle Zhong, you're here." Chu Zhao said, turning around, "I'll wipe my father's face, and you—"

"Azhao." Zhong Changrong interrupted her with a heavy expression, "The King of Xiliang's army is here."

Chu Zhao said, and smiled: "It seems that the king of Xiliang also understands his father's situation, and knows that the time has come."

"The general's news has been kept secret, I don't know why—" Zhong Changrong said angrily.

Chu Zhao shook his head: "There is no impenetrable wall in the world."

At this time, there is no need to track down the spies.

Chu Zhao stood up.

"The king's army is led by the king of Xiliang himself, so let me lead the army to fight for my father."

The general's absence during the war will definitely shake the morale of the army. She is a little short of leading the army instead of her father. However, fortunately, she is not just the daughter of Chu Ling, she is also the queen.

Queen of Great Xia.

The king of Xiliang personally led troops to invade, and the queen of Daxia personally led troops to fight.

"Ale." Chu Zhao said, "Bring me my queen's court dress."

Ah Le said yes loudly.

When she left the imperial city, Chu Zhao asked her to bring court clothes, but whether she met bandits or officials along the way, Chu Zhao had never worn them, and now she can wear them to meet foreign enemies.

"Zhong Changrong." Chu Zhao said.

This was the first time she called her by her first name, and the person in front of her was no longer the little girl Zhong Changrong was familiar with.

"Put on the queen's guard of honor and go to war."

Zhong Changrong knelt down on one knee and clasped his fists, loudly: "Chen, take orders!"

Chapter 71 Watching off

The clarion call of the expedition has not stopped since the dawn.

The military camp wakes up like a giant beast, stretches its body, bows its waist and slumps its back, and walks slowly in the wilderness.

The head of the giant beast has a banner that reaches into the sky, so that even the most distant soldiers can see it.

But this time it was different from what the soldiers were familiar with. In addition to General Chu's big black flag, there was also a bright yellow flag.

"No matter how you look at this flag, it doesn't look right." A Le whispered.

She is no longer an ignorant maid in the countryside, she is a maid who participated in the Queen's Canonization Ceremony and controls the inner palace.

She has seen the guards of honor of emperors and empresses—

"It's right if it's not right." Xie Yanlai said from the side, "How can it be right at this time, so many troupes can be found nearby, and so many flags can be collected from the troupes to sew together, it's not bad."

The flag on the stage, Ah Le laughed: "Can it work?"

"This is Border County, and it's a military camp. How many people have seen the Queen's Phoenix Flag?" Xie Yan said, "It doesn't matter the flag, as long as the person is real."

They were talking, with horseshoes stamping behind them, and the mighty armored soldiers came slowly. Ding Dachui walked in the front, with a solemn expression, and he didn't have weak legs or flustered. This was not the first time he had been the queen's guard.

"The empress is here—" Ding Dachui yelled loudly with the voice he had trained in chasing prey in the mountains.

The shouts resounded through the wilderness, and all the soldiers in the army looked together, and saw the coach's tall chariot slowly approaching, it was not the familiar General Chu, but a woman.

The woman was wearing a gorgeous robe that she had never seen before, and the crown on her head was shining brightly, as if a phoenix flew from the sky and landed in the black army formation like colorful clouds.

This is the queen.

Everyone knows that the queen is coming, and the queen often gallops and patrols in the army, but all the time, they have seen Miss Chu, and it is only now that they really feel it, the queen.

"Xiliang took advantage of the turmoil in our Great Xia Dynasty, the former emperor passed away, and the new emperor invaded our border counties when he was young, and hurt our people. As a queen, my mother respects the world, and all people in the world should protect me."

In the coach high car, Chu Zhao's voice was loud.

"I, Chu Zhao, went to the front line in person, and in the name of Empress Daxia, to accuse Xiliang, whoever violates our territory, kills, whoever injures our citizens, kills."

"Please, soldiers, join me in killing the enemy, help me in killing the enemy, protect my Great Xia territory, and protect my Great Xia people!"

Countless soldiers shouted in unison, "Kill the enemy——"

Roaring like a beast.

Xie Yanlai raised his hand, the drums sounded, the flags were waved in all directions, and the ferocious beasts leapt and galloped on the ground.

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The army of the King of Xiliang was like a tide, coming from all directions, and biting like a python, tearing open one after another.

This is a battle that has never been seen before. It is impossible to distinguish between north and south, left and right, and the formation of vanguard scout cavalry and infantry is chaotic.

From dawn to dusk, from dusk to dawn.

Listening to the urgent reports again and again, Chu Zhao was a little dazed sitting in the coach's car, except for boosting morale, she couldn't command.

Although the four generals are brave and good at fighting, in such a large-scale battle, in addition to the bravery of each individual, someone must maximize their bravery.

She didn't know how to take charge of the overall situation, let the generals be as flexible as hands and eyes, and the morale was a little bit wrong.

"The Xiliang army keeps shouting that Chu Ling is dead—" Ding Dachui said, "Although Xie Du will be in the back to defend, there are more and more signs of retreat ahead—"

He didn't feel at all that the soldiers were not brave. When hunting in the mountains, if the front kept shouting that the prey had run away, he would panic and couldn't keep the trap——

When you are extremely focused, it is extremely easy to panic.