Chongxi [rebirth]

Shangjing.

Li Zong has been away from court for a few days, and he hasn't seen anyone for a few days.

All civil and military officials were running around in a hurry, and the timid ones had already packed up their clothes, and secretly sent their families out of Beijing to seek refuge. If it wasn't for the black hat on their heads, they wished they could run away together.

King Yong'an wants to raise troops? Now, no one in Shangjing knows, no one knows.The call to action was sharp and resolute, and it was obvious that everything had been prepared.

It was only a matter of raising troops to fight back.

Now that the three prefectures of Gyeonggi have fallen into the hands of King Yong'an, once the army is raised, it is only a matter of time before Shangjing is taken down.

The powerful officials in Beijing are worried about their future, but the common people are cheering, hoping that King Yong'an will return to Shangjing as soon as possible to change the dynasty.

On the other hand, the emperor who was pointed at by the spearhead did not move for several days.

Asked to see? Civil and military officials came one after another, but he refused all of them. He stayed in the palace all day, as if he didn't know anything about the outside world.

After several days of stalemate, Jizhou was already preparing troops for war. At this time, the emperor ordered his servant Cui Xi to hold an imperial decree and read it out at the court. The imperial decree was a decree for conscription. Recruit people to resist King Yong'an's next offensive.

As soon as the imperial decree came out, the entire court was in an uproar, and all the courtiers secretly speculated whether the emperor had gone crazy.

How long did it take to think of conscription?

Let alone whether we can recruit enough troops, with the current reputation of the emperor and the first emperor, forcing a conscription in this calamity year may only lead to a mutiny.

It's just killing yourself!

This incident spread among the people, and Li Zong's reputation as "faint king" was raised to a higher level.

Countless literati wrote satirical articles, and countless people reviled.

The imperial decree was passed down, but no one carried it out.Qi Shao, Minister of the Ministry of War, directly took off his official hat and threw it on the ground, angrily said: "This? Whoever likes to sit in the position of Minister of Military Affairs, I quit."

He had wanted to do this for a long time.

What generals admire is power. Among the six divisions, the Ministry of War is the closest to King Yong'an, and has the most dealings with Northern Xinjiang.Ever since Qi Shao found out what the emperor had done to King Yong'an, he has been holding back his breath until now.

As a minister, he can share the worries of the king, and heal the hearts of the people.

But the premise of all this is that the monarch is wise and worthy of his allegiance.

Today's? Emperor is clearly not.

With the beginning of Qi Shao, there are more and more officials who are dismissed from office and refuse to go to court. All of them are waiting for King Yong'an to send troops, waiting for the last knife to fall.

"How many resignations have you made today?" Li Zong stood by the window with disheveled hair and bare feet.

"Five." Cui Xi bowed and replied.

"All right."

"Where is Jizhou?"

"King Yong'an personally led the troops back to Shangjing. Along the way, countless people supported him. Some sent food and joined the army."

"As expected of Bei Zhao's God of War." Li Zong sighed softly, but his eyes were deep.

"The Shence Army also has [-] troops, so you want me to call you into the palace as guards?"

"How long can it last?" Li Zong asked.

Cui Xi was silent for a moment, and said: "If King Yong'an doesn't attack by force, it will take half a month at most."

What he didn't say? That is, if it is a strong attack, I am afraid it can only withstand three to five days at most.

But Li Zong obviously expected it long ago, waved his hand, and said in a light voice: "There is no need to waste that effort, the emperor has done enough crimes, I will do less."

After speaking, he waved his hand, signaling Cui Xi to back down.

There was no voice, and the huge Taigan Palace was silent? Only three or two servants were left.Li Zong used to like to be lively. He was afraid of the loneliness of being alone. No matter where he went, he liked to bring a large group of attendants.But now he is the one who dismissed those servants himself, leaving only a few people to serve.

So no one saw him? Embarrassed.

He walked barefoot to the outside of the hall, and the hem of his clothes brushed against the ground, quietly and silently, like a ghost rushing to death.

Walking barefoot to the corridor, the cold wind swelled the hem of his clothes. He didn't seem to feel the coldness. He just looked up at the sky above his head and said softly, "It will be soon."

***

It was already the middle of March when King Yongan arrived in Shangjing with his troops.

The cold winter that lasted for several months finally showed signs of decline, the wind and snow stopped, the ice melted and the snow melted.In the undissolved snowdrifts, there are? Green? Sprouts popping up tremblingly.

Early spring has arrived.

20 troops were stationed outside the city, and the entire Shangjing City was surrounded by iron barrels.Zhu Lie shouted in front of the battle, telling the defenders to give up resistance and open the city gate to accept surrender.Otherwise, after three days, the city will be forcibly attacked.

The soldiers guarding the city gate were the Shence Army, and they only obeyed the orders of the emperor and Cui Xi. The guard looked at the imposing army below the city, suppressed his fear, and ordered everyone to stand firm at the city gate.

It wasn't that he was so loyal to the emperor, but that he was afraid that Cui Changshi would end him first if he knew that he didn't guard the city gate.

The Shence army on the tower guarded the city gate tremblingly, but the city was safe and sound, and the people in the city did not have the slightest worry. For them, it was much better to change Yong'an King to be the emperor than the current?

Only the palace was filled with panic.

I don't know how many maids and servants have quietly packed up their clothes, preparing to escape from the palace at night.

In the huge palace, it was noisy and quiet.

In the independent pavilion, Li Zong was quietly waiting for something.

After a long time, a black figure hurried towards him, it was the leader of Yinlongwei, he knelt down on one knee, and said: "Master Taifu has entered the palace." Your Majesty might as well leave with your subordinates. If you keep the green hills, you won’t be afraid of running out of firewood."

However, Li Zong waved his hand: "I have made up my mind, so there is no need to persuade me." He threw a token to the commander: "This? This is the order of Yinlongwei. From now on, there will be no more Yinlongwei. This ? You did it for me? The last thing."

Yinlongwei was puzzled: "Your Majesty?"

Generations of hidden dragon guards have only been loyal to the emperor. A word from the emperor can make them go through fire and water, even sacrificing their lives.There is no other reason, but because the family members of each selected Yinlongwei are secretly controlled. If they dare to have second thoughts, the family members will be executed immediately.

And the token in the hands of the emperor can not only mobilize Yinlongwei, but also help them release their trapped family members.

"Let's go." Li Zong seemed extremely tired: "I want to be alone."

The commander put away the token and kowtowed three times to him: "Your Majesty, take care."

Li Zong continued to wait in the pavilion, looking at the end of the winding path.

There is no snow today, the sun comes out from the thick clouds, and the bright light makes people feel warm.After an unknown amount of time, a snow-white figure came out of the warm light and approached him.

However, only by trying it yourself can you know that it is not warm light, but cold snow.

Han Chan was still dressed in white, the only difference? He had a sword hanging from his waist today.

Li Zong stared at his waist for a moment, then went up to him nonchalantly, no different from before, calling "Teacher" affectionately.

Han Chan frowned imperceptibly, and soon stretched his eyebrows again: "Your Majesty, do you know the situation outside?"

Li Zong didn't answer and asked instead: "The teacher came from the imperial study?"

Han Chan said: "With 20 troops approaching the city, Your Majesty has no way out."

Li Zong said: "The teacher didn't find Yuxi, did he?"

The corners of his mouth curled up, as if he was a little proud.

Han Chan finally finished talking with the duck, with a cold expression: "Did you hide the jade seal?"

"It's hidden." Li Zong approached him: "Teacher, do you want to know where I hide?"

Of course Han Chan thought that he entered the palace today in order to pass on the jade seal of the country.King Yong'an was the posthumous son of the former crown prince, but no matter how legitimate his background was, he would be criticized if he didn't pass on the jade seal of the country.

He wants to get the jade seal and present it in person.

"Why do you want to fight trapped beasts again?" Han Chan's expression was calm, and his eyes became colder as he looked at him.

Li Zong showed a hint of disappointment, and touched the corner of his straight lips with his fingertips: "I really don't like this expression."

He also said: "I won't tell you? You can't get the jade seal, and you can't be a prime minister."

His eyes seemed to see through Han Chan: "This? Is this teacher's long-cherished wish all along? Even if you can't be a lover if you can't be a lover, there will be your and Li Xun's names in the history books after a hundred years. Even Li Xun He died a long time ago, and you want to help him? His son ascended the throne and fulfilled his long-cherished wish."

"But Chang County has been together for two months, and you love him so much?"

His eyes were red, and he was smiling. Tears were about to come out, and he tugged at his wide sleeves: "It's been so many years since a man died, and you've been wearing mourning for him in white clothes for so many years?"

Unexpectedly, the secret hidden in his heart was suddenly exposed by him, and Han Chan's Furui Bubo's face finally turned angry: "You check me?" Then he threw up his sleeve and sneered: "What do you know?"

"I don't understand anything." Li Zongxu murmured in a low voice as he pulled the sleeve of his robe away, holding his empty palm.

If he understands, how can he cling to this? Personally, he has exhausted his life's joys and sorrows.

Han Chan didn't want to waste any more time with him, so she pulled out the long sword from her waist, put the tip of the sword against his heart, and said coldly, "Where is the jade seal?"

Li Zongyanyu trembled slightly, looked up at him, but was not surprised.He curled his lips into a smile, but held the sharp blade of the sword in his palm: "I have known you for 17 years, did you ever feel sorry for me?"

rather than purely for use.

"No." Han Chan's eyes were dazzled by the blood dripping from that hand, but his voice became colder: "After Li Gan killed His Highness, I secretly planned to avenge His Highness." He showed a rare look ? With a smile, but extremely cruel: "How can simply killing him cause him pain? For a person like him, only tooth for tooth, blood for blood can make him feel personal pain."

Speaking of this, he seemed to think of something, and the sarcasm in his eyes became more and more intense: "Do you know how I know King Yong'an? Life experience?"

The tip of the sword moved forward, piercing into the thin chest.He turned a blind eye to the blood overflowing from his chest, but squinted his eyes and fell into joyful memories: "Li Qian regarded me as a confidant, and before he died, he rejected all the people and told me the life experience of King Yong'an. Let me tell it as soon as possible." ? Eradicate, help you stabilize the throne."

How ridiculous?

Li Gan didn't know when he learned of this secret.But at that time Li Fengqi was already the ruler of Northern Xinjiang? King Yong'an, not only could he not touch him, but he had to confess him.But before he died, he was unwilling to reconcile, so he left Han Chan behind and gave him a will to eradicate thorns for Li Zong.

But Li Gan didn't know that Li Zong's murder of his brother, and even his own body being hollowed out by wine and sex, were all planned by him.

So he whispered this secret in Li Gan's ear.

When Li Gan died, his eyes were so wide that they almost popped out of their sockets.

Recalling Li Qian's expression at that time, Han Chan raised her lips happily: "Do you think he is ridiculous?"

Li Zong nodded, seemingly unable to feel the pain in his chest: "It turns out that the teacher started planning so early..."

He sighed softly, not surprised.

Han Chan is such a person, his wisdom is close to a monster, he walks one step and sees three steps, like a mountain elf and ghost, he can see it, but he can never touch it.

"There's no need to delay any longer." Han Chan pulled away from his memory and looked at him coldly: "Hand over Yuxi, and I'll spare your life."

As he said that, the sword in his hand pierced another point, showing no mercy.

Li Zong snorted, but looked at him without blinking: "I tell you, where is Yuxi..."

Han Chan was about to draw his sword when he heard the words, but unexpectedly, he held the blade with both hands and sent the sharp blade completely into his body.Han Chan was startled, and subconsciously backed away, but Li Zong clenched his sword and approached him, pushing him against the pillar, and the long sword passed through his chest and came out through his back.

"You don't want to live anymore." Han Chan looked into his eyes and paused every word.

At this moment, what Li Zong had done before, he finally wanted to understand.

He is looking for death.

Li Zong smiled, and when he couldn't back up anymore, he stretched out his hand and hugged him gently.

Han Chan frowned and wanted to push him away, but he heard him whispering in his ear, "Teacher doesn't want to know where Yuxi is?"

So Han Chan froze her body.Li Zong hugged him contentedly, and rubbed his chin on his shoulder affectionately.If it weren't for the heart-piercing long sword lying in the middle, this? It would be like a real hug.

This? This is something he only dared to do when he dreamed back at midnight? An act of intimacy.

Satisfied? With a sigh, Li Zong touched the corner of his lips lightly, and then said: "Yuxi is hidden in my favorite room."

Han Chan pushed him away, with a slightly angry face: "Are you kidding me?"

"Teacher is so smart, just think about it for a while and you will know where it is." Li Zong sat on the ground, looked up at him and smiled, his face was as pale as paper.

There was a bit of hostility between Han Chan's brows, and she raised her sword again to point at him, but seeing that his expression was completely unafraid, knowing that it was useless to press him, she simply threw the sword and walked towards the Taigan Palace.

As long as this? Yuxi is still in the palace, you can always find it if you search from room to room.

Li Zong looked at his back without nostalgia, the smile at the corner of his mouth stagnated a little bit, and finally evened out, returning to his expressionless look.

He clutched his heart, stood up with difficulty, and staggered towards the Drum Tower.

Cui Xi appeared at this moment: "Where is Your Majesty going? Do you need my help?"

He seemed to have completely ignored Li Zong's embarrassment and injury.

"Cui Aiqing came just in time." Li Zong was not surprised, took a breath and said, "Help me to the Drum Tower."

Cui Xi responded without asking any more questions, and helped him walk towards the Drum Tower.

The Drum Tower is the tallest building in the palace in the southeast direction of the palace.Anyone who enters the palace will never ignore the tall Drum Tower.

Li Zong's second elder brother jumped down from the Drum Tower and got his freedom.

When the two climbed up the Drum Tower, Li Zong was almost speechless, the blood on his chest was stained bright yellow? The dragon robe was also stained by Cui Ximan's hands, but no one cared.

Li Zong sat on the ground with his back leaning against the fence of the Drum Tower, looking far away at the cascading roof outside the imperial palace. After a moment of silence, he said: "You go, I want to be alone for a while."

Cui Xi bowed to him, respectfully agreed, and turned around to go down.

Taking him down the Drum Tower, Li Zong pushed down the wooden barrel in the corner with great effort, took out the blood-stained fire pocket in his arms, smiled, and threw it on the ground...

Standing under the Drum Tower, Cui Xi could smell the strong smell of kerosene in the air.He looked up, and the soaring flames reflected in his pupils, engulfing the thin figure in an instant.

His expression did not fluctuate, he just cupped his hands and said softly: "Your Majesty, please go."