Golden branches and jade leaves

Chapter 76
Chapter 19: Iron cavalry stands out

The Liao army's offensive was in full swing. Qi Hao and the officials who stayed behind gathered all the soldiers in the city, incorporated all the family members and soldiers of the rich and nobles into the army, and recruited civilian husbands as soldiers in the city, working day and night He urged the soldiers in front to defend the city and kill the enemy.

This time the Liao people sent 20 cavalry, all elite soldiers, and the battle to defend the city was extremely fierce.

In the harem for the past three days, under the empress' coercion and iron fist, no one dared to speak rashly about the war on the front line, but private whispers were still indispensable.The harem has changed from the original loneliness to a strange silence.This kind of silence was extremely depressing, like a dark cloud, weighing heavily on everyone's heart.The palace people became cautious when walking on the road, it seemed that a slightly heavier step would alarm the Liao army outside the city.The entire palace is like a bow that has been stretched tightly, and it may break with a "snap" at any time because of the tight tension.

Most of the concubines stayed at home, and their daily visits and banquets were all stopped. There was only one place that unexpectedly became lively, and that was the small Buddhist hall in the harem.Many concubines prepared enough sacrifices to kneel down and pray, praying for the blessing of the Buddha with unprecedented piety and humility, so that they could get through this crisis safely.

Naturally, Su Mi would not be in the mood to pray to God or Buddha, she was busy contacting forces outside the palace.The connection with the outside of the palace is unimpeded, but the city was besieged by the Liao army, and the people in Nanchen could not send the news. Now that Ge Chengming, Wen Xian, and Chen Lie are not in the capital, Su Mi's heart is full of disturbed.

"Ma'am, it's too windy here, let's go back." Mi Qing suggested.These days, Su Mi would go up to the tower of Shenwu Gate every morning, and watch the blood and fire battle on the city wall as far as the eye can see.Although the long distance made them unable to see clearly, the Liao army of black crows pouring up outside still made Mi Qing feel an instinctive fear, like continuous black waves, and they couldn't wait Waiting to open its huge mouth to swallow everything.

Su Mi looked back at Mi Qing's face, and asked with a half smile, "Are you scared?"

Miqing nodded hesitantly. Although they had experienced the war of the demise of the Kingdom of Wei, King Wei's behavior of directly surrendering the city made them have never seen the scene of the siege. When everything was still unclear, the Qi army entered the city, Entered the government.

"Your Majesty, it's safer to go back to the palace, isn't it too dangerous here?"

"Isn't this the inside of the palace?" Su Mi smiled, Shenwu Gate is the first tower in the front of the Imperial City, and also the highest point of the entire Imperial City Palace, "It's not like standing on the top of the city, what are you afraid of?"

"I'm just worried," Mi Qing said with her head down, "Although I can't see clearly, but... I feel scared when I look at those Liao soldiers."

"Actually... this is the safest place." Su Mi suddenly smiled and said, "Once the Liao people break through the city, the first place they will enter must be the imperial palace. It can be much faster."

"Your Majesty is just telling jokes," Mi Qing forced a smile, "I don't have the guts of your Majesty..."

"Forget it, let's go down, I'm afraid it will be the same stalemate today." Su Mi looked outside the city again, nodded and said.

As if being pardoned, Mi Qing's expression relaxed.

The two walked down the tower and walked slowly all the way, but halfway they saw a person walking towards this side quickly.Seeing Su Mi head-on, he quickly knelt down and saluted.

"Commander Song doesn't need to be too polite. Where is he going? But what happened in the palace?" Su Mi asked.The person in front of him was Song Dan, the deputy commander of the guards.Because Mu Qinghan was transferred and left, Ni Tingxuan returned to Yongzhou, and now he, the deputy commander, is temporarily acting as the commander among the guards in the palace.

"Return to your mother's words," Song Dan said: "It is the empress who is considering that the guards in the palace are weak now, and she is worried that the palace people will be careless and cause accidents. She wants to lock up several palace gates in the harem and prohibit them from moving around. Go to Prince Yu to discuss it." Now many of the inner guards have been transferred to the front line by Qi Hao, and there is also a shortage of guards in the palace.

"It looks like Prince Yu is coming back soon, you can just go to Shenwumen and wait." Su Mi nodded and said.Originally, Qi Hao was in charge of the battle and stayed on the tower of the outer city. It was only at night that he had a moment to return to the palace to deal with some chores, but he didn't dare to leave too far. Ready to go to the battlefield again.However, the Liao people's offensive has slowed down a bit in recent days, and he would come back in the morning every day to deal with the affairs of the palace.

She then asked casually: "The guards in the palace are so short of manpower? They have to close all four doors."

Song Dan smiled wryly and said, "Prince Yu actually didn't transfer many people away, but last time Commander Mu left, many brothers wanted to follow him, so they took the opportunity to submit the memorandum and transferred a lot of people. After entering the army, the Liao people came in before they had time to replenish their manpower." Thinking of his companions who followed his boss to the border, Song Dan said with a gloomy expression: "These brothers still have Commander Mu, and I don't know what to do now. That's it."

Su Mi nodded noncommittally, and Song Dan's words brought back the doubts that had been bothering her for the past few days. How did the Liao army appear under Qi Jing's city walls without a sound?If you meet the 3 horses brought by Mu Qinghan, even if the 20 cavalry are invincible and Mu Qinghan can't resist, at least someone should be defeated and report back.

Su Mi absolutely did not believe that the cavalry of the Liao army could be so elite, and of course she did not believe that there would be any fairy magic to help them.

The Liao army is unstoppable and well-known all over the world. It is not surprising to break through Juyuguan, and it is not surprising to defeat Mu Qinghan's reinforcements. legendary.

Unless, these two armies have never met before...

I have never met... how is it possible, the Liao army has no wings, unless it is...

unless……

When Su Mi thought of this, a thought suddenly flashed in her mind. This vague thought was so frightening that her body couldn't help shaking, and she could hardly stand up.

All of a sudden, a series of seemingly ordinary and reasonable incidents entered her mind one after another these days...

Ni Tingxuan just rightly left the capital and returned to Yongzhou, avoiding the siege of the Liao people.Qi Taki happened to be taken away by Ni Yuan under the pretext of a personal conquest, and even took out most of the soldiers and horses in the capital, making the defense of the capital of the capital an unprecedented emptiness...

Then I think of what I have realized from time to time in the past, the indistinct power in Ni Yuan's hands, and a few days ago, he secretly sent someone to pretend to be his adoptive father and sneak into the court...

Su Mi only felt a kind of chill emerge from her heart and well up on her brows, and in an instant, her heart suddenly became icy cold.The thought was so shocking and frightening, she couldn't help but scream.

The Liao Kingdom attacked Juyuguan every year, trying to go south to plunder, making everyone feel that if the Liao army came, it should come from there.

If it is said that the Liao army did not go south from Juyuguan, it can even be said that Juyuguan is still unscathed so far?

The Ni family has guarded Yongzhou for generations. Yongzhou is located in the extreme east of the mainland. Although it also borders the Liao Kingdom, the border between the two places is an extremely barren and remote desert area in the Liao Kingdom. Deep mountains and old forests, endless mountains, the only gateway Duanyongguan is unparalleled in nature, and it is hidden in many mountains, almost impossible to conquer. Therefore, Yongzhou has never been attacked and plundered by the Liao Kingdom. Everyone has adopted the strategy of recruiting security. At this time, if...

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?" Mi Qing exclaimed in surprise.

Su Mi's face suddenly became as pale as paper, which was strange and frightening.

Mi Qing hurriedly stepped forward to support Su Mi, but Su Mi waved her hand suddenly, without saying anything, she turned around and walked towards the tower of Shenwu Gate that she had just stepped down.

Mi Qing hurriedly followed Su Mi's footsteps, panting and climbing up the tower of Shenwumen.

"Where is Prince Yu?" Su Mi asked impatiently as soon as he climbed the tower, his tone was sharp and sharp, as if he was shouting, with a rare sharpness.

Mi Qing and Song Dan who followed closely behind were startled, the eunuch guarding on the tower said: "Prince Yu just came back, and he is discussing matters with several adults inside."

Su Mi immediately walked towards the hall, and when she reached the gate, several auxiliary ministers who had just finished discussing matters with Qi Hao were about to leave. When they saw Su Mi's figure, they all showed doubts.

Su Mi didn't have time to argue with them.Hastily entered the house.

Qi Hao was looking at a map for details.Looking up, he saw Su Mi walking in, and asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

Su Mi calmed down and expressed her thoughts.

Before Su Mi finished speaking, Qi Hao's expression changed, "What did you say? This time, the Liao army has gone through the border, how is it possible? This..."

Qi Hao suddenly understood what he said, if it is true...

Is it crazy for Ni Yuan to let the Liao army enter the customs? What benefits can he get?Isn't he afraid that the Liao army will collude with Nanchen and take the opportunity to eliminate him?

No, the Liao army didn't dare to do this. If the Liao army really followed the route of Duanyong Pass, then their food supply would be in the hands of Ni Yuan. Ni Yuan must have already reached a secret agreement with them.

Qi Hao's mind was spinning rapidly...

If this was the case, Ni Yuan had planned it long ago, and Qi Hao couldn't imagine such a consequence.

The thought was simply too frightening.But in his heart, he faintly felt that this was extremely possible, and he tried his best to think of any reason to deny this hypothesis, but the deeper he thought about it, the fear and doubts were like snowballing. bigger.

If I were Ni Yuan, what should I do?By the way, we must first lure Qi Long out of the capital and control it in his own hands.Then he needs to let his son accompany these people to find an excuse to leave.

To let the Liao army enter the pass, of course, we must first reach an agreement with the Liao army, or cede land or pay compensation. The Liao army has long been coveted by the Central Plains, and will definitely agree.However, to lure wolves into a house, one cannot do without the slightest precautions, especially when cooperating with the Liao people, it is tantamount to seeking skins from tigers.Allowing the Liao army to enter the Central Plains from Yongzhou is tantamount to completely controlling the replenishment of the Liao army and the communication in the rear. Moreover, Yongzhou has its own army, which happens to be able to send troops to the border. Once the Liao people have two hearts, they should start with supplies Start with it, and then oppress it with troops, not afraid that the Liao people will not submit.

When the Liao army broke through the capital, all the powers, royal families and nobles in the capital must be wiped out.Daqi's supreme emperor, Qi Taki, is completely in his hands at this time...

When he takes the credit of destroying Nanchen and marches northward, who else in the world can compete with him?Moreover, all the royal family and nobles of Daqi were slaughtered, leaving only Qi Long alone.In a few years, or assassination, or abdication, the throne is simply in his pocket.

The more Qi Hao thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that everything was reasonable. If he were Ni Yuan, he would definitely do the same.Could it be that this world is going to... For an instant, he just felt that his hands and feet were cold, that they had all fallen into a game, a well-arranged, tight, almost perfect and invulnerable game.

"Now is not the time to worry about this," Su Mi's hasty voice interrupted his thoughts: "If it is really Ni Yuan's scheme, he will definitely try to let the Liao army enter the capital as soon as possible."

"By the way," Qi Hao reacted abruptly. If this matter was really Ni Yuan's plan, then Ni Yuan's reinforcements must be hopeless.But if Juyuguan is really safe and sound, after more than ten days, there will be news that reinforcements will come to rescue.Not even the troops at Juyu Pass, the troops led by Mu Qinghan have just left, maybe they haven't arrived at Juyu Pass yet, they will definitely turn around and rush back when they get the news that the capital is trapped.

Therefore, for Ni Yuan, in order to break through Qi Jing, he must do so as soon as possible.

So to say……

Qi Hao strode out immediately, and asked the generals outside: "Among the current guards, who is old with Ni Yuan?!"

Several generals who were waiting to report back were stunned for a moment, and one said: "The general Cao who is in charge of guarding the city gate today is Ni Shangshu's old department, who was just replaced in the last war and incorporated into the Imperial Army. "

Guard the city gate today!Hearing these words, both Su Mi and Qi Hao's expressions changed.

Several generals looked at the two in front of them inexplicably.

"Find someone to replace him immediately..." Before Qi Hao could finish his command, Yu Yun was submerged in an earth-shattering loud noise.That was the sound of something collapsing, shocking the whole city.

The movements of Su Mi and Qi Hao coincidentally froze for a moment, they turned their heads with difficulty, and looked at the distant city gate from the window.

It's too late! ! !

"The city gate is broken, and the Liao army is attacking!" The shrill screams outside came from far to near, and the expressions of all the soldiers on the tower changed at this moment.

If there is anything in this world that travels faster than rumors, it is fear.Accompanied by deafening screams, flames and commotion spread to the whole city in almost a moment.

Su Mi turned her head, she saw Qi Hao's face was as pale as her own...

On the ninth day of the first lunar month in the first year of Tiantong, on this day when the whole family was supposed to reunite and celebrate the New Year, on this day when the whole world celebrated and all people rested, the people of the Great Qi Jingshi fell into the deepest part of hell.

The Great Qi Imperial Capital, which has never been breached for nearly a hundred years after its completion, fell when the power of the Great Qi was at its peak, when the people of the Great Qi were most confident...

Accompanied by this upheaval in the first year of Tiantong, the capital of Daqi began a life of foreign rule that lasted for two years, which was known as the "Tiantong Rebellion" in history.Corresponding to the event of Emperor Qi changing Yuan, it became a great irony in the history books handed down by later generations.

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