Chapter 270 Qingzhou falls!
"If you don't like her, I will kill her for you."
The woman with long silver-grey hair appeared quietly behind Li Nanshuang like a ghost, His delicate white hands were placed on the girl's neck.
Li Nanshuang was not aware of all this.
She looked at Ran Qingchen, whose cheeks suddenly turned pale and who was covering his heart in confusion, and asked with concern: "Silly Papaya, are you okay? It seems that I didn't hurt you just now. Has your injury recurred again? ”
Ran Qingchen's heart felt extremely painful at this moment, causing him to tremble like a convulsion.
Looking at the blurry figure behind Li Nanshuang, she wanted to speak to remind her, but she couldn't make a sound.
A bloodthirsty sneer hung on the corner of the silver-haired woman’s lips, and she said quietly:
“These people are all hypocritical liars. On the surface, they say they are doing it for your own good, but in fact they just want to kick you. Let's have a private meeting with your husband. You think she really cares about you.
Haha, she wishes you would die, and she wishes you would be kicked away by your husband!
Ran Qingchen, let me kill her. Kill her and no one will compete with you for men in the future. What's yours is yours, no one else has the right to snatch it..."
The silver-haired woman's voice was seductive, and she slowly pinched Li Nanshuang's neck.
"Get out of the way! ”
Ran Qingchen tried his best, rushed forward and pushed Li Nanshuang away, and struck the silver-haired woman with a sword.
But this sword hit nothing.
Ran Qingchen looked up in shock. There was no silver-haired woman in front of him. In the empty room, only Li Nanshuang looked at her with a strange expression.
Hallucination?
Ran Qingchen gasped, looking confused.
At this moment, she couldn't tell the difference between fiction and reality.
"Silly Papaya, you...what's wrong with you?"
Li Nanshuang asked cautiously.
For some reason, she felt that Ran Qingchen seemed to have an evil aura at this moment, and was a bit strange.
Ran Qingchen gradually calmed down, shook his head and said: "It's okay, maybe I'm too tired."
"Oh, then you have a good rest, I won't disturb you anymore."< br>
Thinking that the other person had been running around for several days like him, and was even more seriously injured, Li Nanshuang couldn't help but feel deeply apologetic, "I'm sorry, Papaya, I just think the braised noodles are right, maybe we leave first Qingzhou is better.”
"If you want to leave, you can leave. I won't leave anyway."
Ran Qingchen is still very stubborn.
Li Nanshuang said: "If you don't leave, I won't leave either." After saying that, he left the house.
Ran Qingchen closed the door and gently covered his heart.
She turned her head and looked at the dark corner, lost her mind for a long time, and murmured: "I make my own decisions about my own feelings, and no one can control me."
...
It was the end of the ugly time when Yuan Anjiang returned to his residence. The night sky covered by dark clouds had no starlight, it was dark and extremely depressing.
Not half sleepy, he lit the candle and sat at the table, drinking cold tea while thinking about the current situation in Qingzhou.
For some reason, his heart was beating very fast.
It stands to reason that everything that can be prevented at the moment has been taken care of, and I can't think of any other mistakes.
But he was very uneasy, always feeling like he was missing something.
Yuan Anjiang took out the secret letter sent by the court and read it over and over several times, feeling increasingly irritable.
"What went wrong?"
Yuan Anjiang slowly rubbed his thumb and stared blankly at the candlelight.
After hesitating for a while, he put on his coat and walked out of the house.
Arriving at the gate of the small courtyard where Ran Qingchen lived, he asked his maid to wake Ran Qingchen up.
Ran Qingchen, who was meditating and recuperating, heard her maid say that Yuan Anjiang was looking for her. Although she was confused, she got dressed and went out immediately.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ran, for disturbing your rest."
Yuan Anjiang apologized.
Ran Qingchen straightened her hair, shook her head and said with a smile: "It's okay, I couldn't sleep anyway. I was really embarrassed in the study before and made it difficult for Master Yuan."
Yuan Anjiang shook his head and said: "These are all trivial matters. Lord Ran, can you take me to see Jiang Mo?"
"Meet Jiang Mo?"
Ran Qingchen was stunned.
Yuan Anjiang sighed: "I always feel a little uneasy, and I want to ask him some questions. I know Lord Ran knows where Jiang Mo is hiding now, but if Lord Ran feels embarrassed, then forget it."
Ran Qingchen does know where Jiang Mo lives now, and also knows that the other party's identity is Jiang Yi.
On the way here, Jiang Mo told everything about the past few days.
But if you rashly lead others there during such a sensitive period, it would be bad if someone with intentions discovers you.
Ran Qingchen wanted to refuse, but looking at Yuan Anjiang's tired look after staying up late for several days, he finally agreed: "Okay, I will take you to see Jiang Mo, but Mr. Yuan, you'd better dress up. For a moment. ”
Whether he is in the capital or Qingzhou, Yuan Anjiang is trustworthy.
She is not worried that the other party will report to the inner guard.
...
Half an hour later, Ran Qingchen and his two men quietly arrived at the small courtyard where Jiang Shouzhong lived.
Yuan Anjiang changed into a black uniform.
Not noticeable in the night.
Ran Qingchen did not knock on the door and signaled Yuan Anjiang to wait outside while she climbed over the wall and entered the courtyard.
However, before the woman could make a sound as soon as she hit the ground, a powerful force suddenly struck her, binding her whole body tightly, making her unable to move, like an ancient tree taking root.
This powerful pressure comes from the main house on the right.
This is the house where Dugu Luoxue sleeps.
But the next moment, this mysterious imprisonment force suddenly disappeared.
“He’s in the next room.”
In the main house, Dugu Luoxue's cold voice sounded.
Ran Qingchen, who was free again, took a breath, her heart pounding in her chest.
What a strong cultivation base.
She understood that Dugu Luoxue recognized her, so she let go of the restraint. She was horrified at the other party's advanced cultivation level, and at the same time, there was something strange about it.
Because Jiang Shouzhong had said before that he became Dugu Luoxue's apprentice, Ran Qingchen didn't think it was anything at all at the time, but now he realizes that the master and apprentice live in the same courtyard, which is inexplicably a bit off-putting.
Especially Dugu Luoxue is a top beauty.
It is not suitable for a man and a woman alone.
Fortunately, this woman is a famously abstinent wife, so she doesn’t have to worry about the other party seducing her man.
Ran Qingchen didn't think much and bowed respectfully to the main house, then opened the courtyard door to let Yuan Anjiang in, and then knocked on Jiang Shouzhong's door.
"Light dust?"
Looking at his wife who suddenly appeared in front of him, Jiang Shouzhong was very surprised.
Is the other person unbearably lonely?
Or are you worried that he will have an affair with the wife and come here to catch her?
However, when he saw Yuan Anjiang coming in from the courtyard gate, Jiang Shouzhong immediately realized that something might be going on in Qingzhou, so he asked straight to the point: "Master Yuan, does the imperial court not believe that there will be a rebellion in Qingzhou? "
Yuan Anjiang, who was about to take out the secret letter, was startled and nodded with a wry smile:
"That's right, but His Majesty hasn't sent an oral message yet. It's just that the Ministry of War has great trust in General Zhao."
Jiang Shouzhong let the two people enter the house and said to Yuan Anjiang:
"The Emperor There are many eyes and ears around him, so it’s impossible that he doesn’t know. I think it may be that he is not sure and plans to investigate in detail. However, there is no time now. Mr. Yuan, how do you think we should deal with it? "
Yuan Anjiang pondered for a while and said. :
"Jiang Mo, I believe in your judgment, otherwise I would not have sent a letter to the capital. But this matter is too absurd, and few people believe that General Zhao will collude with the Southern Jin Kingdom to rebel. ”
Jiang Shouzhong asked: "Have you sent someone to keep an eye on General Zhao?"
Yuan Anjiang nodded and said: "Commander Shen has sent people, but there is nothing abnormal about General Zhao so far. In addition, I I also asked for information from the Intelligence Department of the Liumen Wenxin Department, and there was no movement from the Nanjin Kingdom. It was very strange."
"It is indeed strange. If the Nanjin Kingdom really wants to capture Qingzhou, there will definitely be. Movement.”
Jiang Shouzhong tapped his fingers on the table, lost in thought.
Yuan Anjiang said: "But Jiang Mo, don't worry, I have made arrangements as much as possible."
Moreover, I also asked Commander Shen to withdraw the wanted order against you, including your two brothers, and no one will monitor you. So next, you can act with confidence. "
There is something in Yuan Anjiang's words.
Obviously he hopes Jiang Mo will do more to prevent the situation from getting serious.
Jiang Shouzhong heard the other party's plea and laughed at himself Said:
“What’s the use of taking action with confidence? I have reminded you to prepare. To put it bluntly, whether Qingzhou is in rebellion or not has nothing to do with me.
I just hope that fewer innocent people die. But if there is a riot and all the people in the city die, I won't feel any guilt, because I have helped you and them as much as I can. "
Yuan Anjiang looked embarrassed and said with a smile:
"I also understand that I don't want you to do anything when I come here this time, I just want to listen. You analyze and analyze.
Now I have explained the pros and cons to the prince, and the prince has also given the instructions to General Yang of Fengtou Camp. General Yang, with 10,000 troops and horses, planned to enter Qingzhou first, probably entering the city at the end of Yinshi.
It will arrive in less than an hour from now, with General Yang..."
Hearing this, Jiang Shouzhong frowned and asked: "Why did the reinforcements enter the city so quickly? "
Yuan Anjiang expressed some concerns:
"Firstly, he was afraid that he would not be able to deal with the rebellion in time. After all, the prince has a special status and his safety is the most important. Secondly, I was also afraid that there would be an ambush from the Nanjin Kingdom. ”
After listening to this, Jiang Shouzhong still felt something was inappropriate:
"Having said that, it's still a bit too hasty. I suggest that General Yang be stationed outside the city first. Even if there is an ambush from the Southern Jin Kingdom, he can respond in time."
Yuan Anjiang said with a smile. : "Jiang Mo, we are laymen when it comes to marching and fighting. Just leave it to those who know it. General Yang has experienced hundreds of battles and is quite famous in the court. He naturally has his reasons for doing this.
To be honest, if he hadn’t made a mistake in the battle with the Southern Jin Kingdom and was sent to Fengcheng Border Pass for several years to train, General Yang would probably have become a general..."
"Wait Wait!"
Jiang Shouzhong suddenly interrupted Yuan Anjiang, "You said that General Yang has been to Fengcheng?"
"Yes."
"When did it happen?"
"Twelve years ago."
"Twelve years ago!?" Jiang Shouzhong stood up suddenly and said, Staring at the other party, he lost his voice and said, "You said twelve years ago?"
Yuan Anjiang didn't understand why Jiang Shouzhong had such a big reaction and explained:
"At that time, due to the riots in Qingzhou and the defeat of the war with the Southern Jin Kingdom, General Yang, General Zhao and many generals were demoted and sent to Fengcheng Humen Pass to make up for their mistakes."
"General Yang and Were you together with Mr. Zhao?”
Jiang Shouzhong’s face was extremely solemn.
Yuan Anjiang nodded and said: "Yes, General Zhao was a subordinate of General Yang at that time, and the two had unpleasant experiences.
Later, General Yang came back and kicked him out. Military camp. General Zhao also relied on some connections between the DPRK and China and his merits in fighting Yan Rong to become the commander-in-chief of Qingzhou Shanzi Camp."
Listening to Yuan Anjiang's statement, Jiang Shouzhong suddenly remembered that in Jinsexie, Princess Yingmo had said that General Zhao had beaten his boss because he couldn't understand his bad life style.
Unexpectedly, this boss was General Yang.
At this moment Jiang Shouzhong suddenly realized that everyone, including himself, seemed to have made a fatal mistake.
Jiang Shouzhong stared at Yuan Anjiang and asked:
"Master Yuan, why did General Zhao beat his boss, General Yang, back then?"
Yuan Anjiang was stunned for a moment, and then said after thinking for a moment: "It seems that General Yang has a bad style and likes masculinity, but this kind of gossiping thing, the court is..."
Before Yuan Anjiang finished speaking, Jiang Shouzhong's expression suddenly changed.
"Wrong! Wrong!"
Jiang Shouzhong immediately said angrily, "The real rebel is not General Zhao, but General Yang! This is a game! We are all being fooled Lie! Mr. Yuan, please inform the city defense troops immediately, don’t open the door!”
Ran Qingchen and Yuan Anjiang were dumbfounded in the room.
The rebel is General Yang?
How is this possible?
Yuan Anjiang thought Jiang Shouzhong was crazy and started talking nonsense.
It is outrageous enough for General Zhao to rebel, but now it is nonsense to say that General Yang is rebelling.
Yuan Anjiang said in a deep voice: "Jiang Mo, it's already this time, you can't talk nonsense!"
Seeing that the other party did not believe him at all, Jiang Shouzhong explained helplessly:
"Twelve years ago, during the Qingzhou riots, the businessman Dong Yuxun was killed by the irrational mob, and a pair of his children were on the run. One person died, One person was rescued. Have you heard about this?"
Yuan Anjiang frowned and said: "I have heard about this. It is said that Merchant Dong has a pair of children who are very beautiful and have been famous since childhood. br>
It is a pair of lotuses that are rare in thousands of years and it is difficult to distinguish the male and the female. The late emperor at that time even sent a court painter to paint the portraits of the siblings. "
"One female and one male. , both flew into the Purple Palace.”
Ran Qingchen, who was next to him, said, "I have also heard the story of these siblings."
Jiang Shouzhong quickly said: "The elder sister is Dong Wuxu, and the younger brother is Dong Wuya. According to rumors, the two siblings During the escape, the younger brother died trying to save his sister.
The sister was rescued by a mysterious man and brought to Fengcheng.
The mysterious man who rescued his sister was a military official. He was sent to Fengcheng to fight for several years before returning. I thought it was General Zhao, but now it seems that this mysterious man is General Yang!"
Yuan Anjiang still didn't understand: "Why. Is it General Yang? ”
Jiang Shouzhong knocked on the table and said:
"Because the person who died at that time was not his brother at all, but his sister! The one who was rescued was his brother Dong Wuya! That is Liu Wuxu now! Do you understand!?"
What! ?
Yuan Anjiang and Ran Qingchen opened their mouths in shock.
So, the so-called oiran Liu Wuxu in Qingzhou... is actually a man! ?
What's going on?
"But...but...but how do you know he is a man?"
Yuan Anjiang's voice stuttered, and his mind was in a mess.
“I’m not a fool, why can’t I tell the difference between a man and a woman?”
Jiang Shouzhong was too lazy to explain and said hurriedly,
"Master Yuan, now I am extremely convinced that General Yang is a rebel. He must not be allowed to enter the city! This is all planned! Go and inform the city defense army!"
Yuan Anjiang thought about all this carefully. , I felt a bone-deep chill rush straight up my spine, as if I was suddenly pushed into the icy abyss by invisible hands.
He stormed out of the house.
——
The gloomy sky quietly seeped into a touch of light green, seeming to foretell the coming dawn.
Just before dawn, a drizzle began to fall from the sky at an untimely moment.
Thick clouds hang low and are covered in gray, which makes people feel heavy. It seems that even the air is filled with an indescribable heaviness and depression.
At the turn of dusk and dawn, a regimented armored force of ten thousand knights slowly appeared outside the gate of Qingzhou City.
The air seems to be frozen, the atmosphere is depressing, and all the horses are silent.
Fine raindrops fell on the cold helmet tassels. There was no noise, only the symphony of cold iron and cold rain could be heard.
The team came to a stop in front of the Qingzhou City Gate. A middle-aged man riding a black horse slowly came out of the team. He raised his head slightly, his eyes seemed to penetrate the city gate and look somewhere.
The man is about forty years old, with several minor scars on his face. He carries armor on his back and a crimson war robe, and he looks majestic.
"Is this General Yang under the city!?"
On the city tower, an officer guarding the city gate asked loudly.
“Exactly!”
Yang Wufu waved his hand and threw a dark metal token up.
After the officer confirmed his identity and received the notice from the inner guard and the prince's order, he immediately shouted to the gatekeeper: "Open the city gate!"
"Yeah——"
The heavy city gate slowly opened, cracking a ray of darkness.
Where the shadows shrouded the place, a dim light came out. It was unclear whether it was the morning light from dawn or the lanterns in the city.
Yang Wufu watched silently, and the black horse breathing slightly could be heard under his crotch.
"Close the city gate quickly!"
"Don't open it!"
"Close the city gate quickly——"
At this moment, inside the city, Suddenly I heard the sound of horse hoofbeats as fast as the wind, and a horse galloped over, and the inner guard on the horse roared.
The officer on the tower was a little confused.
Whoosh——
A cold light came suddenly, and the arrow penetrated the chest of the inner guard in an instant, and blood spilled out, dyeing the horse's mane red.
The inner guard fell directly from his horse and flew out.
Yang Wufu took out a cold blue armor mask and slowly put it on his face, his eyes stern.
He tightened his grip on the riding crop and raised his hand slightly.
"Enter the city!"
——
The first day of March, the twenty-first year of Xuanyou.
Fengtou camp Yang Wufu rebelled and captured Qingzhou, which shocked the entire dynasty.
(End of this chapter)