Chapter 298 Death
"Crack!"
"Crack!"
"Crack!"
The crisp sound of the whip came,
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Immediately afterwards,
was a powerful horn.
Situ Lei, who was dressed in military uniform, stood on the chariot, holding the railing in front of him with his left hand, and holding a flag embroidered with the Situ family emblem with his right hand. Behind the chariot, there were people from all dynasties invited from the Ancestral Temple. The tablet of the head of the Situ family.
Actually, Situ Lei has the Emperor's Sword and a set of Emperor's Chengyi, but it only took less than a year for the founding of the country, not to mention the soldiers below, that is Situ Lei I feel that the so-called Emperor Sword, the so-called dragon robe, and all the decorations are a burden.
Situ Lei remembers his father’s favorite words when he taught his brothers:
The bastard in the pond is pretending to be Xuanwu.
A long time ago, Situ Lei always thought that he was Xuanwu. He was the best successor of the Situ family in this generation. His excellence was recognized by everyone.
When he became an adult, he guarded the south and defeated several offensive attacks by the Chu army. Later, he entered the court, which showed his ability.
Weaving wings, snaring talents, and subduing people's hearts, he was clearly neither the legitimate son nor the eldest son, but he was able to push his two brothers far away and let them go to the snowfield to eat snow.
His father's old age and his own growth have allowed him to control most of the power of the Situ family a long time ago.
He is Xuanwu, the Xuanwu who guards the East, he has always thought so.
The Yan army entered Jin, but Situ Lei did not resist and led his army to the northeast to resist the rising barbarians.
Some people in the government and the public are talking about it, saying that he is using his righteousness to threaten Emperor Yan, which is extremely clever.
But no emperor, no monarch, dared to pin his own country on the integrity of neighboring monarchs.
It was his pride that made him issue such an order. What surprised him a little was that the emperor of Dayan actually understood him to a certain extent.
Not only did Zhi Ge stop, but he also sent one of Dayan's most capable marquises to go to the snowy fields to help him relieve his pressure.
The reserve of the weak is just the final shabbyness, but the benevolence and righteousness of the strong is the true generosity.
Situ Lei really wanted to go to Yanjing to meet the Emperor of Yan, have a drink and laugh with His Majesty the Emperor of Yan.
Of course, this sight must mean a kind of bowing of head, a kind of legal surrender.
Actually, Situ Lei doesn’t think it is so unacceptable if he really bows to Yan.
After all, proud people will only identify with more proud people.
However, the pride that originally belonged to him was completely destroyed in the Snow Customs. The most elite soldiers and horses that the Situ family had managed for generations were almost completely lost in the vast snowfield.
Barbarians who have not entered the pass for hundreds of years have begun to wreak havoc on the land of the Three Jin Dynasties. This is a shame. Whether you are a Jin person, a descendant of the Situ family, or a survivor of Daxia, it is a deep-seated Shame on bone marrow.
There are many reasons for losing, including underestimating the enemy, the betrayal of his two brothers, the division of family power, and so on.
Many nights, he couldn't help but think about what he would do if he was given another chance, but he also knew in his heart that there was no possibility of repeating everything.
Outside Yingdu, the rebel troops have gathered. Behind the rebels, there are savage troops. They have not launched an attack on Yingdu. What are they waiting for? What are their two brothers waiting for and what are they thinking? , Situ Lei knew it in his heart.
The battle of general trends is just like this. Without the intervention of external forces, there will rarely be the so-called lose-lose situation. What often appears is a kind of decline and gain.
Many people thought he was going to lose, and most people thought he couldn't win.
"I am not convinced!"
These three words were bitten out of Situ Lei's mouth, and a slight blush appeared on his originally pale face.
He is the young daughter of the Situ family, and he upholds the pride of the Situ family. When his father became old and frail and began to fear the Yan people, he did not hesitate to borrow the Sword Master's sword and send his decayed father away.
He wants to prove to the world that his decision is right, that he can take over his father's mantle and pass on the family's mission better.
Better...
The eunuchs in the palace came out carrying boxes of gold and silver treasures.
The palace ladies brought the wine from the treasury and began to distribute it to the surrounding soldiers.
In front of the chariot where Situ Lei stood, generals knelt on the ground.
The ears of these generals are still echoing the two sentences His Majesty said when he summoned him last night:
Twenty or thirty years later, when facing your grandchildren, treat them as When I ask you about today, how do you want to tell them and tell them what your ancestors did today.
I have issued a letter of credence to the State of Yan, and it is a foregone conclusion that Cheng will annex Yan State. You don’t have to fight for me in this battle, but you have to show it to the people of Yan. I, a man of the State of Jin, Not all are cowards, not all are cowards. This is a fight for your own future. The Yan people value warriors, so show off and let them see! In this way, you can still have a standing position in the future!
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Yingdu is a big city, and its scale is actually much larger than Quhe and Litian City. The division of the three clans into Jin Dynasty has been formed for hundreds of years, and the role of the political center has also been dispersed for enough time.
For this reason, the imperial city of the Jin Kingdom in the capital city has become increasingly shabby and cramped in recent years, while the "capital cities" of the three families have gradually shown their grandeur.
Power seems to be the source of everything. No matter where it is, everything else will be attracted to it.
Mr. Situ Chunsheng is sitting in his Taishi chair. A maid next to him is fanning himself. A string of Bodhi beads is constantly coiled in the old man's hand.
In this city, some people are panicked, and naturally some people are complacent, as if everything is under control.
Obviously, Mr. Situ Chunsheng belongs to the latter.
Beside him, his eldest son Situ Youcheng was peeling oranges for his old man.
"Dad, I heard from the people below that His Majesty left the palace and the city, went to the military camp, and ordered the general to recruit troops."
"Heh." Situ Chunsheng laughed disdainfully, He said: "Our Majesty has not given up yet."
Situ Youcheng said:
"It seems that it's not time to completely admit defeat, right?"
"I can't hold on anymore. I can't hold on anymore. The army of the uncle and the second master has already crossed Wangjiang and is not far away from our Yingdu capital. Just a few dozen miles.
This world has to change again."
"Dad, what is the letter from the second uncle to you?"
"I have replied. When the second uncle comes back, you will be indispensable. A Shangshu."
"That's done."
"Since the day our Majesty ascended the throne, I have felt that something is wrong.
Patricide is abandoned by heaven. Look, it is true, this great country and country, this The inheritance of our ancestors was really close to being lost to him.
Oh, the family is so unlucky.”
“Yes, that’s what dad said.”< br>
"Look, there are a lot of soldiers and horses gathered outside the city, and there are a few who are really determined to follow him all the way to the dark side. After all, this is a battle between our Situ family and ourselves. When it comes to fighting for seats, no one is really a fool and is willing to do anything serious about it. Risk your life
Especially the military generals who were most loyal to our Majesty, they were all buried in the snowfield and few came back. Haha, this emperor deserves it, but it is really not interesting at all. It’s not hot yet, so It’s time to make room.
By the way, have you arranged the things that your father asked you to do?” The person who was in the patrol department was also where my son used to be. Yamen, my son just went to get some news, and they immediately understood that there would be no problem in keeping it."
"Handing over a city gate will be enough to give an explanation to the uncle and the second uncle. ”
"I just don't know what the savages say."
"The savages are just a bunch of animals that have never seen the world. After they have eaten and drank enough, and have had enough troubles, they will go by themselves. You know Why didn't they rush to fight here?
The savages are afraid, afraid of the Yan people."
"That's why..."
"You're not too stupid. Since neither party wants to see the situation get worse, then. The situation couldn't be any worse.
When the eldest and second lords enter Yingdu and the eldest son ascends the throne, Dong Mian'er will appease the savages, and West Mian'er will bow his head to the Yan people, and life will go on like this.
Our surname is Situ after all. How can we be worse in this day and age? "
"That's right, no matter how big the Yan people's belly is, they can't eat so much in one go, or it will burst. "
"Hey, that's the truth. "
"Bang! ”
At this moment, the door of the inner house was knocked open from the outside, and a group of family guards began to retreat continuously, holding knives but not daring to stop the intruder.
"Presumptuous, who is it, who is it!"
Situ Chunsheng was so angry that the old man shouted.
Situ Youcheng also stood up. His eyes were better than his old man. He saw that the leaders were actually his second brother, third brother and fourth brother, as well as a group of third generations. Among them, there were His two sons.
"According to His Majesty's decree, the traitors will be killed!" Situ Youde shouted.
Behind him, a group of Situ family disciples drew their weapons.
"Beasts, beasts! Are you going to rebel against heaven? Are you going to rebel against heaven? I'm not dead yet, not yet!"
"Jing'an King Situ Chunsheng , colluded with the savages to rebel, and punished them!"
Situ Youde looked around,
"You put down your weapons and retreat!"
All the guards looked at each other.
The second son, with his younger brother and a group of third-generation young men, came to kill his own father. What should they, the guards of the palace, do?
As a last resort, many guards gave way.
This scene, just as Mr. Situ Chunsheng said before, this is a family matter of the Situ family, why should outsiders get involved?
Situ Youde stepped forward with his sword in hand and walked in front of his own father.
"How dare you, traitor!"
"Pfft!"
"Uh..." Situ Chunsheng.
Without too much nonsense, the sword edge had already penetrated the old man's body.
Situ Youde drew out the sword decisively,
Mr. Situ Chunsheng knelt down holding his wound. His originally neat white beard was completely stained with blood.
"Beasts...beasts...the one on the dragon chair...is a beast...bringing out...a group...a group of beasts..."
Situ Youcheng looked at his second brother with some fear. His second brother was a warrior and had strong martial arts skills, while he, Situ Youcheng, had not practiced martial arts and was a civil servant.
"Dalang, Erlang."
Situ Youde shouted.
The eldest grandson and the second grandson came over with knives and looked at their father.
"You...you...you...bastards...bastards..."
Situ Youcheng couldn't believe that his two sons could actually hold knives. Face this day with yourself.
The faces of the two young men were trembling and their eyes were red.
Da Lang shouted:
"The Situ family and the barbarians are at odds with each other!"
After saying this,
he slashed with a knife.
"Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!"
The second son also closed his eyes and waved the knife at his father.
This is a human tragedy,
but no one present cried because there was no time to grieve.
The ancestor of the Situ family was once a fierce general under the command of the Marquis of Jin. He made many military exploits in creating the land of the Three Jins. Later, the family spread and spread to this day.
The Jin Dynasty has long been in decline, and the three families have long been powerful. The descendants of the Situ family here actually have the national surname.
The glory of our ancestors seems to have long since dissipated in the long river of history. It is no longer possible to maintain and recall the ancestors just by worshiping them in the Ancestral Temple every year.
Today, the children of the Situ family, except for a few who can still serve as officials in the court, are basically wealthy and wealthy.
In Yingdu City, those men walking birds and dogs almost always have the word "Situ" on their foreheads. Even if they are losing power, they can still rely on the influence of their ancestors and their connections. As long as life goes on, even the worst of the worst will not have to worry about food and clothing.
In Yingdu, when the disciples of the Situ family commit crimes, they are handled by the clan government, and the yamen have no right to interfere. Over the years, every generation of Situ prodigal sons has also done a lot of bad things, bullying men, women, and dominating the market. Son, it is not an exaggeration to say that Ying Du was a disaster.
And now,
these young masters dug out from their homes the ancestral armors that their ancestors had worn many years ago, and took off the ancestral armors that had been enshrined for a long time. A family heirloom weapon that has not been wielded in many years.
If the elders of the family have other thoughts, they will be killed directly. Anyone who dares to stop him will be killed directly.
The teahouses in the streets and alleys of Yingdu still tell stories about how His Majesty was the leader of a group of bullies who wandered around Yingdu in his youth and committed mischief.
That was when Situ Lei wanted to taint himself and save himself.
After he joined the army from the south, he began his extraordinary life. After returning to Yingdu, the former Yingdu bully showed his true fangs, not only the general His two older brothers were sent out and seized most of the political power at the same time.
This story has been circulated among the second generation of every family in Yingdu. Even when their elders scolded them for their absurdity, they would bring out the deeds of His Majesty in the past, twist their necks and retort:
"I'm just a phoenix, so I'm degrading myself!"
The younger generation regards Situ Lei as their idol;
As for the middle-aged generation, most of them have drank with Situ Lei. The worst thing about bullying a man and dominating a woman together is having a better life by waving flags and cheering from behind.
Later, with the rise of Situ Lei, and as they grew older, they became fathers, and some even became grandfathers.
The time spent wandering around the streets with His Majesty, calling each other brothers, only came back after accidentally drinking a few too many drinks.
But now, after that man issued the edict, many people moved.
On the street, more and more people from the Situ clan began to appear, including even a gray-haired old man.
Some of the armors were ill-fitting and baggy, and some people couldn't lift the knives and could only drag them on the ground, holding back their blushing faces.
At this time, it would be a bit flattering to say that they are just a mob.
But there is an evil spirit lingering between everyone's brows.
Monsters like to pay attention to their bloodline inheritance. The more powerful the monsters are, the easier it is for them to retain some innate abilities in their bloodline.
People are actually the same.
The inheritance of the ancestors was awakened after an unknown number of years.
In Yingdu City, thousands of Situ clan members came out of the east city gate. Their right arms were tied with white gauze. When they saw the chariot left by their ancestors, they looked at the Situ clan members of all generations. When the ancestors' tablets were placed, everyone slowly knelt down.
A chilling atmosphere emanated from this group of people.
Situ Lei pushed away the eunuch who was trying to help him and stood up tremblingly.
“I am ashamed of the country, my ancestors, and the people of Jin.”
At first, Situ Lei’s voice trembled slightly, but then his voice began to He became louder and the flush on his face became more and more obvious.
At this time, he seemed not to be injured at all. He was still the young girl of the Situ family who had risen to prominence through military exploits.
“The ancestor of the Situ family was a vanguard general of the Marquis of Jin. He followed the Marquis of Jin into the land of the Three Jins, drove out the barbarians, and opened up the territory for the Xia. With this achievement, the family has been glorious until now;
Only then can we have the state of founding a country this year and be said to be alone and with few people!
Children of the Situ family, never forget where the family’s inheritance comes from. We, the people of Jin, must never forget where the family land where we are born and raised today comes from!
The late emperor wants to indulge the barbarians, I will kill them! "
A dignified emperor, in public, in front of thousands of Situ family members, in front of the entire army, admitted the rumors of his father's murder.
"Today, the barbarians enter the pass. , bully my homeland, be rebellious and unscrupulous, and work as a stooge; the country is broken, the mountains and rivers are shattered, what will happen to us, the children of the Situ family, at this time! ! ! ”
Around the chariot, thousands of Situ's children shouted in unison:
"Fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
Situ Lei raised the flag in his hand,
The voice was really like thunder, floating in all directions:
"What should I do, my people of Sanjin!"
The Chengguo sergeants all around smashed the wine bowls in their hands and took the wealth they had just distributed. The goods were thrown to the ground,
beating the armor on his body with the sword,
shouting:
"Fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
Situ Lei waved forward with the flag in his right hand,
Roared:
"If we fight to the death, the sons of the Situ family will die in front of thousands of people!
Beat the drums and march!"
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The Chinese army led by the eldest prince entered first Chengguo did not advance quickly, but first contacted the local officials of Chengguo to ensure food and grass support.
Everything is going on in an orderly manner.
Today, an urgent military message from Yingdu was delivered.
In the handsome tent,
the eldest prince read the military situation and put it on the table.
In front of him, two general soldiers, Li Bao and Li Fusheng, sat.
“Your Highness, something happened to Yingdu?”
Li Fusheng asked worriedly.
If the Situ family cannot even defend the capital, then the situation they will face will become extremely difficult in an instant.
The eldest prince shook his head, gritted his teeth, and said:
"Situ Lei personally marched and defeated the rebel savage coalition, killing them for eighty miles."
" Hiss. ………”
"Ha..."
Li Bao touched his chin with one hand and said with emotion:
"This Situ Lei is quite capable."
No one wants their teammate to be just a pig, and Cheng Guo and the Situ family gave people the impression that they were too piggy teammates.
Li Fusheng also nodded and said: "In this way, we can be more relaxed."
The eldest prince ordered:
“Li Bao obeys the order!”
Hearing this, Li Bao immediately stood up and knelt down, “The general is here!”
“I order you to lead the way! Thirty thousand cavalry, galloping in the starry night, stationed outside Yingdu City, there must be no mistake!"
"The last general takes orders!"
Li Fusheng immediately asked: "Your Highness, what does this mean?"
Now that the situation has eased, it is a good opportunity for everyone to slowly make plans according to the established strategy.
The eldest prince replied:
"After the war, Emperor Taizu of Chengguo died that night." (End of this chapter)