Chapter 1167: Internal response
Looking at Biluo, Wei Shui is vast.
The sun shines on the Luoshui River, with the gurgling sound and sparkling waves. It was originally a quiet and beautiful scene, but at this time, every sound of water and every bit of light intensified the dissatisfaction and resentment in Yuwen Cheng's heart.
His face was still filled with a nonchalant smile, but the resentment deep in his eyes was clearly reflected by the sunlight.
"Brother Royal,"
He spoke again, a little impatient, but still in a provocative tone: "It seems that the emperor really doesn't regard me as a brother anymore. He clearly has merit, but he refuses to give me a share."
"..."
Hearing that his title changed from "Second Brother" to "Emperor Brother", Yu Wenye was not happy or angry, but his eyes were a little colder.
Yu Wencheng said again: "It seems that you are going to stalemate with me until the sun goes down."
Yu Wenye raised his head and glanced at the sky. At this time, it was already three o'clock. The sun had risen. Although it had not emitted all the heat, the more than 20,000 people waiting here were already a little unable to hold back. Even Shang Ruyi beside him His breathing became heavier.
Others may not know it clearly, but Shang Ruyi understands better than anyone else that the time is coming.
There is a certain time to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth. Before, they braved the night to rush to Luoyang before Liang Shide went to the altar to offer sacrifices. But now that Yu Wencheng blocked their way, they were afraid that they would not be able to do so.
But if he makes up his mind to block the road, then not only will they miss the best opportunity to regain Luoyang today, but it is even possible that the entire city of Luoyang will——
Yu Wenye suddenly said: "It's not that I can't tell you."
"...!?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Wencheng immediately opened his eyes in surprise, and his urgent breathing was so heavy that it even overwhelmed the sound of the gurgling water behind him. He shook the reins and spurred the horse forward a few steps, staring straight at Yu Wenye: "That's——"
Yu Wenye said again: "But even if I tell you, you may not be able to do it."
Yu Wencheng's face sank slightly, and then he rolled his eyes as if he had thought of something, and then he smiled at him and said: "Second brother, we brothers don't talk to each other. You told me, if things can be done, you will be credited. How about we share half of it?”
Looking at his greedy eyes, Shang Ruyi couldn't help but frown.
After a brief silence, Yu Wenye finally took a deep breath and said, "Okay."
After saying that, he didn't wait for Yu Wencheng, whose eyes were shining, to ask again, and said calmly and firmly: "I am in Luoyang City, and I have an internal response."
"..."
Shang Ruyi's breathing dropped slightly and she turned to look at him.
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When he was pushed to the ground by the fierce guard, everyone was caught off guard. Guan Ao didn't even have time to struggle, and his hands were pinned to the ground.
He was shocked: "You - King Xia, what are you doing?"
In the short time he was speaking, several guards lifted up his sleeves and saw a short knife tied to his arm. It was half unsheathed at the moment, and the cold light was dazzling.
At this moment, Guan Ao's heart sank, and the guards who caught him immediately shouted as if they had found a treasure——
"Sure enough, he does have a murder weapon on him!"
"He wants to assassinate King Xia!"
"Everyone, be careful!"
Amidst a burst of shouting, Guan Chiying, who was pinned to the ground, watched everyone swarm up and surround Guan Ao. At this moment, he completely understood, and Guan Ao's eyes were red, and he let out a sad and desperate sound in his throat. He roared and tried to struggle, but he was just a scholar after all. Although he was not powerless, he was overwhelmed by a large group of guards, and there was no room for him to break free.
Those people pushed him back to the ground in a few seconds and took off his short sword.
Guan Chiying's face was also pressed into the mud. After a while, her face was stained with mud, her hair was disheveled, and she was in a miserable state.
But all of this was not as shocking as what happened at this moment.
With red eyes, he struggled to raise his head and saw a pair of bright yellow boots walking slowly in front of them. At the same time, a guard stepped forward and presented the short knife that had been taken off Guan Ao to him: "King Xia, please see , this is the murderous weapon that the traitor carries secretly.”
Everyone's eyes were focused on the short knife that shone with cold light.
Liang Shide took the dagger and pulled it out of its sheath with a loud sound. Not only was the dagger extremely sharp, the blade even shone with an imperceptible green light.
Maybe, fed poison.
He sneered and turned his wrist, waving it twice.
Since entering Luoyang, he has lived a pampered life and has almost never fought in battle. However, his career as a military commander in the past many years has made him not forget the feel of using weapons, although he feels a lot unfamiliar at the moment. He said coldly: "Just because of this, you want to assassinate me?"
"..."
"Do you really think that I will believe that you people are sincerely loyal?"
Guan Chiying stiffened his neck, raised his head hard to look at him, and said hoarsely: "You, when did you find out?"
Liang Shide said: "What do you think?"
Without waiting for Guan Chiying to think carefully and speak, he sneered and said: "The people of the Guan family have always refused to surrender. They even refused to recognize you as a relative because you joined me. But this time you went to a After returning to Luocang, they suddenly recognized you, suddenly surrendered, and even united with several families to send congratulations to me... Do you think I should believe you? "
Guan Chiying looked desperate: "So, it's because I returned to the official family that you doubted me?"
Liang Shide looked at him for a while and shook his head: "No, I have doubted you since you came back."
"...!?"
At this time, even Guan Ao was a little surprised, and Guan Chiying was even more unbelievable: "You doubted me as soon as I came back? Why?"
Liang Shide did not speak, but clapped his hands gently. Immediately, two familiar figures walked out from behind him. Guan Chiying looked up and saw that they were the same figures who had followed Chen Cai out of the city back to Luocang with him. , Boss Xu, who later fled to Xiao Yuansui’s camp, and that young man!
Of the two of them, one officer, Chi Ying, only knew his surname, while the other didn't even know his first name.
Seeing them coming out at this moment, Guan Chiying was stunned: "Yes, it's you?"
"That's right,"
The young man said coldly: "I have long felt that you have evil intentions. In General Xiao's camp before, you thought you could meet that Princess Qin without telling us, but you lived in the same tent with us. I How could I not know that you ran out secretly?”
"..."
"It's just that we are not under Xiao Yuanshui's control, and it would be useless to tell him, so I never said it. But this time when I come back -"
Guan Chiying's face suddenly turned pale.
Of course he knew that this young man had been having trouble with him, but when the big thing was going on, he didn't care about such a small person, so he didn't pay attention to him at all. Only when he heard what he said now did he realize how big a flaw he had exposed.
Then come back this time——
He turned to look at Boss Xu, and when he met his gaze, Boss Xu's eyes dodge slightly, as if he felt a little sorry, but he still said: "King Xia sent me a reply, and I just said what I saw, and heard.”
Guan Chiying said: "What did you see? What did you hear?"
Xu Laodaodao: "When we came back this time, Yu Wencheng did not surround Luoyang City. Everyone was very happy, but you were the only one - you called him a straw bag, and you looked like you hated iron but couldn't make steel."
Guan Chiying's heart sank.
Yes, he did say this when he returned to Luoyang, because Yuwen Cheng could not attack Luoyang for a long time. Even after letting Chen Cai and his party go, he still did not complete the encirclement of Luoyang. Compared with being able to The King of Qin used thousands of troops to confront Xiao Yuansui's 100,000 troops at Hulao Pass. This King of Qi was indeed a fool.
But I didn’t expect that the speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional.
With the confessions of these two people, Liang Shide could fully doubt himself. In addition, the officials accepted him uncharacteristically and congratulated him. I am afraid that he had long been convinced that there was something wrong with their group. Today's The sacrifices were also waiting for them to show their signs.
Now...
Both people's heads were pushed to the ground viciously. Even Qingjun, who was as tidy as an official, looked miserable at the moment, not to mention several other people, who were all like meat on the chopping board at this moment, looking like they were ready to be slaughtered.
Liang Shide threw the short knife in his hand again, and then thrust it hard towards Guan'ao——
"Ah!"
Guan Chiying was so frightened that he let out a low cry, his heartbeat almost stopped, but the sharp knife grazed the bridge of Guan Ao's nose and plunged deeply into the ground in front of him. Liang Shide sneered and said: "You want to stop me? Are you worthy? Today, I specially did not prepare pigs, cattle and sheep for sacrifice. I just want to use your blood to sacrifice to heaven and earth, so that God and He can embrace you." All the rebels with the same mindset know that I am the one who has been ordered by heaven, and no one should try to stop me!”
After saying that, he waved his hand vigorously: "Take him forward and sacrifice to heaven and earth!"
The guards immediately rushed Guan Ao, Guan Chi Ying, and several other officials onto the altar. Only then did everyone see clearly that there were not only several statues of sake on the altar, but also a handful of them. The sharp steel knife's blade shimmered dazzlingly in the sunlight, as if it was waiting to drink blood.
Several people knelt in front of the altar with their hands tied behind their backs.
At the same time, the drum music sounded again. This time, it was louder and more solemn than before. The sound spread across the vast wasteland, as if it reached the sky. Not only the soldiers on the city tower sang loudly along with the years, but even the common people who were driven out of the city were shocked by this scene, and they all knelt down around the altar.
Liang Shide finally stepped onto the altar. He offered incense and bowed, raised the first bottle of sake, paid homage to heaven, and poured it into the bronze cauldron.
Just hearing the sound of "sizzling", the wine suddenly turned into a burst of heat and steamed up.
Wei Yu immediately said loudly: "Xian——!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a swordsman came forward, raised the heavy steel knife, and slashed Guan Ao's neck!