Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 294 Despair
When Shen Zhezi was almost escorted into the Zhongshu official office by the guards, Yu Liang was walking out of the official office in light armor surrounded by a group of cronies.Seeing this scene, Shen Zhezi was a little surprised, and asked, "Zhongshu plans to fight against the rebels himself?"

When Yu Liang heard this, his face sank, and he didn't answer the question, but pointed to Shen Zhezi and said coldly: "Live here safely, and you will be safe."

There was no shortage of threats in this tone. After hearing the words, Shen Zhezi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he didn't say much. He stood under the gate and watched Yu Liang leave in a hurry, and then walked into the Zhongshu official office.

Now in the center of Taicheng, Zhongshu has the most power, so the official office is also the most grand, with many subordinates, especially Shangshu.However, at present, the Zhongshu Office is quite deserted. Although it is still tidy, there are only a few people walking around in it, giving people a sense of depression that people are going to the empty building.

The guard soldiers around him did not restrict Shen Zhezi's freedom, but they followed him every step of the way no matter where he went, as if he had received a strict order not to leave their surveillance range.Shen Zhezi also let it go, just strolled around the official office in the courtyard.

Du He approached from the corridor, saw that Shen Zhezi was tightly surrounded by all the guards, his face sank, and he hurried forward and asked, "Why is your lord like this?"

"It's okay, Zhongshu is concerned about my safety, and specially sent someone to guard."

Shen Zhezi waved his hand to signal the guard to get out of the way, and let Du He come to him, then looked at the guard general Liang Yong and said, "I wonder if I can take shelter temporarily?"

After Liang Yong heard the words, he waved his hands, motioning for everyone to turn around, but they still didn't move away.

Seeing this, Du He knew that Shen Zhezi was under house arrest, he frowned slightly, and immediately looked at Shen Zhezi with questioning eyes.Shen Zhezi shook his head slightly, whispered a few words in Du He's ear, then patted his hand and said, "We'll get together again in the capital after we get over this calamity."

Du He nodded with a solemn expression, and then backed out.Right now Taichung has collapsed, and Zhongshu has not given any new orders, and no one cares about his future.

After standing in the court for a while, Shen Zhezi went into a small pavilion in the official office. The guard Liang Yong ordered people to guard the exits of the doors and windows, and personally sent Shen Zhezi into the pavilion. When no one was paying attention, he whispered: " Zhongshu is difficult to get close to, and I have wronged you."

After all, he hurried out of the small pavilion.

Shen Zhezi stayed in this pavilion, and he could still hear the fighting and noise coming from the east of the city. Not long after, a fire suddenly appeared on the east side of Taicheng, and thick smoke billowed into the sky.The fire spread extremely fast, and there was a raging heat wave sweeping towards this place without hesitation.The tumultuous atmosphere in Taicheng reached its peak, and there were chaotic footsteps and shouts everywhere.

After a long time, the commotion gradually subsided, but thick smoke still enveloped the entire city of Tai, and the air was filled with a strong smell of burnt.Shen Zhezi had cut off the source of the news, and only found out from his mouth when the palace servants were delivering meals in the evening that most of the city had been burned, and a corner of the palace wall in the inner garden had collapsed, and even a small group of rebels fled into the garden. Fortunately, he was killed by the guards.

Hearing these news, Shen Zhezi frowned tightly, unavoidably worried about the princess in the garden.He couldn't help walking out of the small pavilion, but was blocked when he was approaching the gate of the Zhongshu official office, so he had to stand outside the gate and look out. Many guards were still heading to the east of Taicheng, and there was still fire in that direction Swaying, the sound of fierce fighting erupted occasionally, it was the old guards fighting with the rebels who rushed in while taking advantage of the chaos.

Until the evening was approaching, the sound of fighting gradually stopped, and then a large number of footsteps poured into Taicheng.Standing at the door, Shen Zhezi saw a chariot escorted by a group of old guards hurrying past. Lying on the chariot was Shangshu Ling Bian, who had left the city yesterday.The man's armor was half undressed, his beard and hair were disheveled and lying on the chariot, most of his back was soaked in blood, his eyes were closed tightly, and he didn't know whether he was alive or dead.

The main general was so seriously injured, one can imagine how tragic the battle is today.Shen Zhezi walked back and forth in the courtyard gate anxiously, and no new news came after a long time.

This night was destined to be long, and the voices of the generals of the old guard urging the soldiers to move the defense line made of bricks, stones, bamboo and wood could be heard everywhere.And farther outside the city, there were faint roars of many rebels "killing thieves and eliminating traitors".

For the next few days, Shen Zhezi was trapped in Taicheng and could not go out, and he did not see Yu Liang again, and he knew nothing about the development of the war outside.The rebels seem to be recharging their energy these few days. Although they keep attacking every day, the intensity is not too strong. The only thing that hasn't stopped is the shouting on Fuzhou Mountain.

However, the decisive battle finally came. This morning, there was a lot of fighting in the direction of Qingxi in the east of the city. Even if Shen Zhezi was in Taicheng, he felt like he was there.His patience was also on the verge of collapse, and he could no longer bear this long suffering and waiting, and rushed towards the gate of the Zhongshu Office with his sword in his hand.

At this moment, a group of soldiers in disheveled clothes poured in from outside the door. The leader was Guo Song. He had a serious expression. When he saw Shen Zhezi, he was stunned for a moment and then nodded heavily.

Yu Yi was injured in his ribs, and walked in with the support of two soldiers. When he saw Shen Zhezi, his expression became more sorrowful, and he said in a shy voice, "Duke Bian was killed in battle, the city will fall soon..."

Before Shen Zhezi had time to say anything, more soldiers of the old guard rushed in. Yu Liang was still wearing light armor, but his face was not as majestic and upright as before. It was slightly distorted and ferocious, his eyes were bloodshot, and he rushed in. In the official office room, he rushed out again after a while, motioned Yu Yi to follow him, then pointed to Shen Zhezi and said, "Protect Haiyan Nan, break out of the city!"

The old guards rushed forward, and Shen Zhezi stood on the spot and said in a deep voice: "What is going to happen in the garden..."

"shut up!"

Yu Liang's shoulders trembled when he heard the words, he shouted angrily without turning his head, and then he stomped his feet and growled again: "Hurry up!"

The knuckles of Shen Zhezi holding the sword turned white, and the guard Liang Yong rushed up and grabbed his wrist heavily. Guo Song and others also looked over. Shen Zhezi took another look at the garden, and finally pulled his feet He followed Yu Liang.

At this time, the sound of fighting has gradually approached Taicheng, and many defeated and chaotic troops are fleeing in all directions. Even if there is a general who strictly restrains them and even swings a knife to slash and frighten them, there is no deterrent effect at all, and the defeated troops still flee in all directions.

Shen Zhezi and others were isolated behind Zhongshu's personal guards. When he saw Zhong Ya and others who were sent back to Taicheng by the defeated army, Yu Liang stopped to talk to them for a moment, and then hurried out again.Some of the guards around Zhong Ya joined the team, seeing Shen Zhezi who was surrounded by the guards, he just smiled wryly and waved his hands beside the road.

After rushing out of Xuanyang Gate, traces of the rebel army could be faintly seen at the other end of the road, and the group quickly turned around and rushed westward around the city wall of Taicheng.The rebels chased all the way in the rear, shouting loudly: "The one who kills the Yu family will be named a marquis!"

While chasing and fleeing, Xilimen was already in sight, and at this time, the rebels were about to catch up, and Shen Zhezi could even hear the heavy panting of the pursuers behind him.

At this moment, a team of old guards rushed down from the northwest and scattered the hundreds of rebels behind!

The main general of this team of guards is Guo Mo, who had been wandering away from the main battlefield earlier, but when he came to meet him, there were less than a thousand soldiers around him.

The two armies became one, and they gradually gained some confidence. They stopped running wildly but slowly marched towards Stone City.There were several large ships parked on the river outside Stone City. Yu Liang and others boarded one of the ships first, including their close entourages. Guo Song and others also followed Yu Yi.Seeing this, Shen Zhezi jumped over all the old guards and rushed forward, swung his sword and slashed on the ship's side, roaring: "Today's defeat, whose fault is it!"

"Shu Zi'an dares to be rude!"

Guo Mo took a step forward, pointed at Shen Zhezi with his sword and halberd in his hand, and let out a roar.

"Wei Zhou, stop talking."

Seeing this, Yu Yi hurriedly stepped forward to hold Shen Zhezi's arm, and pulled him onto the boat, while the guards who were in charge of guarding him also boarded the boat and surrounded him in a corner of the deck.As for the other soldiers, they boarded the idle boats, and immediately the big boat sailed away from the river, bypassing the stone city and heading south.

Standing on the boat, Shen Zhezi looked at Jiankang City, which had been submerged by the rebel army and was gradually moving away. His clenched fists and nails almost pierced into his palms.It is useless to worry about the current plan, and we can only hope that the many arrangements in the city can exert their due effects at this time.As for him, he had to play by ear.

When the big ship sailed past the confluence of the Qinhuai River, thousands of rebellious troops rushed from the shore, some threw long ropes and hooks at the big ship, and some threw boards into the water, shouting and chasing up.Two slow-moving boats with too many people were stopped in the middle of the river, and the sound of plopping into the water was endless.

The hundreds of guards on the boat drew their bows and shot the rebels chasing from both sides. Yu Liang was also among them, but his arms trembled slightly so that he missed his aim, and occasionally hurt the people on board. There is no shortage of decadence.

When the ship finally sailed out of the range of Jiankang, there were no traces of rebels around, and all the ships that were originally following behind had also fallen behind.At this time, the old guards sat on the deck weakly and took a rest.

At this moment in the middle of the big ship, Yu Liang was talking with Guo Mo and others in a low voice, as if they were discussing what to do next.Now they only have the guards who have more than 300 boatmen and less than [-] people on board, so it is difficult to make a difference. After a long discussion, they ordered the boatmen to turn to the direction of Xunyang.

Surrounded by the guards in the corner, Shen Zhezi just looked at Jiang Liu silently, glanced at Yu Liang, Guo Mo and the others occasionally, and then glanced at Guo Song and the others who were also covering their faces with pockets in the corner, with deep eyes Unpredictable.

When Yu Yi saw Shen Zhezi, who was restrained by the guards, feeling depressed, he couldn't bear it, and wanted to persuade his elder brother, but seeing his elder brother also frowning, he didn't know what to say for a while.

Near the end of the day, the boatman brought some food to the people on board.After Shen Zhezi took the pottery bowl, he looked up for a moment, then suddenly threw the bowl on the deck, then stood up and rushed towards Yu Liang aggressively.

The cracking sound of the pottery bowl immediately attracted everyone's attention, and they all stood up and looked over.

Yu Liang looked at Shen Zhezi, who had a slightly ferocious expression, and was held tightly by Su Wei's shoulders. After pondering for a while, he waved his hands and said, "Let him come over."

Although the old guards let go of their control over Shen Zhezi, they still followed closely.Walking all the way to Yu Liang, Shen Zhezi stared at him for a long time without saying a word, and finally just sighed, turned around and returned to the original place in a somewhat dejected manner.

Seeing Shen Zhezi turn and leave, Yu Yi's hanging heart was relieved.He naturally understood how depressed Shen Zhezi was right now, and in fact, he was not like that, but the matter has come to this point, so what's the use of arguing.

However, just as he breathed a sigh of relief, the scene in front of him terrified him, almost knocking him out of his wits: "Liang Yong, what are you going to do!"

The guard general who had been ordered to guard Shen Zhezi suddenly drew his sword, and threw himself at Yu Liang!

"Protect Zhongshu!"

Seeing this, Guo Mo and the others saw this, and they rushed up one after another, but the sword in Liang Yong's hand had already pierced Yu Liang's chest deeply!Caught off guard, Yu Liang still had surprise on his face, but the corners of his mouth were filled with blood gushing out from the ruptured viscera!
"I kill this beast for the common people..."

Liang Yong was hit by dozens of swords, staggered a few steps on the deck, and then fell down on the deck, his eyes wide open, he was dying!
　When I wrote this chapter, I felt a lot of emotion. Nearly a million words paved the way for this sword.At the beginning of the book, I think this book should have a tone, calm, restrained, and have a certain logical deduction based on historical data, but the most important thing is to be able to write some atmosphere of this era.Therefore, the rhythm of this book is destined to have nothing to do with enthusiasm, and it avoids most of the current historical elements.I myself have no passion, and it is even more difficult to use passion to mobilize everyone's emotions. The first part should come to an end at this point
　　
　
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