: One hundred and eighty-nine Tolerate sacrifice (3)

"What's going on?" The Emperor Gang Fei was awakened by the noise from outside, and stood at the gate in a thick fox fur cloak. He looked at the sky with immature eyes, and his face was uncoverable. There was a shattered footsteps underneath, "Tread", Marcos, the deputy head of the Gangfei Non-Military Department, who was in charge of commanding the Guards, was rushing past the front with a look of a dozen Guards officers. Marcos was in full uniform and long The long cloak dragged to the ground, and the corridor fire shone on the armor of these officers, as if the flame was leaping. "Is it chaos? "Just not the little emperor is holding the wooden bar in his hand, trying to suppress the vibration of his heart in his eyes, standing in a high place and asking aloud," someone has been sent to investigate! Your Majesty,
Marcos turned around quickly and answered respectfully.
It is said that the officers of the Ninth Army in the city clashed with the ministers. In order to avoid danger, the subordinates have ordered the four guards to close the door to the outside. No one should open the door of His Majesty’s order, the whole army is on alert, and there are those who have impacted the four guards stationed and dealt with insurgency! "
　　
"Should all roads be closed?" The little emperor heard his eyes bright, and continued to ask, "That's not to say, my uncle, His Royal Highness Prince Dunad is also in danger?" Your Majesty, don't worry, His Royal Highness has 1,500 Even if there is little fluctuation in the imperial bear army of 100 people, there will be no danger! "Marcus's eyes flashed a complex light, and quickly annihilated," Do you think I was worried about the rebel? I hope he died just fine! 'The little emperor's lips flicked contemptuously, his fingers fiddled with the gray fox fur on his body, and his eyes were sharp. "Don't think that I am young and I don't know anything. The reverse thief is wearing a piece of human skin, which is actually every moment. Thinking of the scoundrel who grabbed the crown above me"
　　
　　 "Your Majesty is so glorious!" Marcos responded
　　
The little emperor's voice paused, glanced at Marcos with his head down and dared not to look at him, and asked childishly, "Marcos, my deputy director of the military department, command of the Imperial Guard. You tell me, if you kill all of them Hateful minister, will there be any problems with the operation of the empire!"
　　
"Frankly speaking, Your Majesty, because of these ministers, the operation of the empire is already full of problems! But without these ministers, the empire will collapse immediately!" Marcos' eyes were sharp and hesitated for a while, saying one by one He did not expect the little emperor to be so direct.
　　
　　 is like a kid who has been robbed of a toy. He said that I would not play with you, but Marcos also felt a little funny. The emperor was only seven years old, isn't he a kid? But this child-only shoulder bears the hope of an empire rising
　　
　　 "So, you will let them die, right?" A little disappointment flashed in the little emperor
　　
"Will they kill this evil thief?" The little emperor finally withdrew his gaze from a distance, turned his head, and the immature and slightly majestic face, red under the fire in the distance. Seen, The young emperor did not show the fear of his peers, but he strove... was it a killing? Or was it the courage to show up at a crucial moment? Or both, Marcos' body shook a little. That’s it...it’s really the blood of a hundred-year-old king."
　　
　　 Should I reward them? Or punish them? "The little emperor blinked his eyes and continued to ask, very dissatisfied with Marcos' hesitation." They were the swords in His Majesty's hands and the guards defending the Empire. Naturally, we will eradicate the thief for your lord! "
　　
　　 Marcos took a deep breath and suddenly knelt down on one knee, and the dozen officers behind him knelt down on one knee. Aloud said, "As an imperial soldier with one hand, but attacked the Shangguan, causing turmoil, relying on the force of retiring to achieve the goal, although the benefit of the country is also a rebellious act, so there is only one result!" Marcos did not continue. But the meaning is very clear. Those participating officers have only one way to die. What does this mean? Marcos, if it is beneficial to the country, why should he be punished? "The little emperor was stunned.
　　
　　 Marcos raised his head and said in a trembling voice, "Can Your Majesty listen to his private words?"
　　
　　 "Forget it, I don't want to listen." The little emperor hesitated and shook his head. The seven-year-old Xiao Xian said with a formidable awkwardness, "Can you stay with me to dawn? You know, I'm always scared at night!"
　　
"Of course, Your Majesty!" Marcos waved to the Guards behind him, and the Guards officers left. Marcos stepped on the steps of the palace alone. In the hall, the attendants quickly lit up the entire row of candles, just like a star Bright as daylight, "What is your majesty afraid of?" Marcos glanced left and right, so many candles, just to illuminate is unreasonable,
　　
"Ghost!" The little emperor leaned on a bench wrapped in a blanket and looked around awkwardly. "Although knowing that the country was in crisis, it was a luxury to burn so many candles, but I was a little scared, mine The maid said that there are ghosts here, who came from Kyoto! Follow us behind and drift all the way to the south! Only the light of candles can make them rest! And it seems that many people will die tonight?"
　　
　　 "Ghosts are just a manifestation of cowardice" Marcos said softly
　　
　　 The little emperor blinked, seeming to understand Marcos, took a deep breath and asked, "Have you ever had a ghost?"
　　
　　Marcos looked very calm, hesitated, and said, "Yes, her name is Linice."
　　
　　 "Is it your wife?"
　　
"My second wife." When he mentioned her, Marcos looked very sad. The little emperor could see that he wanted to know the truth. "That's all?" The blanket slipped from his shoulder and stretched out his hand. "Is she beautiful?" I heard others say that Marcos’s wife doesn’t seem to..."
　　
"It's very beautiful." Marcos' eyes flashed. "I saw her for the first time. I really thought it was a goddess. I was born far less than now. And she is the youngest daughter of the Earl of the ruling area. The family has a long history. Rich in wealth and very proud. Borasco, the former deputy commander of the Imperial Guard, was her nephew."
　　
　　 "Borasco" little emperor said, "I remember, Borasco is the General of the Imperial Guard who was executed because of the death of my father emperor"
　　
　　 "Yes, it is him. In terms of loyalty and status, the Bora family are all empire giants, and I was just a small logistics officer at the time," Marcos agreed.
　　
　　 "Ling Zun got the marriage for you?"
　　
　　 "No," he said, "our marriage... Your Majesty. It's a long story and very boring, I don't want to talk about it."
　　
　　 "Anyway, I have nothing to do, just talk about it. I can hear the past of Marcos Qing, and it can also make me pick up the sword called courage." The little emperor coquettishly said,
　　
　　 "Follow your orders, my majesty. Marcos frowned frowningly. "My hometown... You must know this before you can understand the others. Although Malu Island is beautiful, it is remote. Imagine that scene. Old oak trees and towering ancient pines that are intertwined with roots, flowering hawthorn forest, graystone covered with moss, small rivers running through steep hills, and clear water. Even the halls of the noble families are made of simple garden trees, surrounded by earthen fences. Except for a few tenant farmers, my people live by the sea and live on fishing. How harsh the winter is there. It's not what you can imagine. "
　　
"Despite this, I grew up there. I never lacked women. I have relationships with many fisherwomen and farmers. Whether before or after marriage. I got married early, the bride was picked by my father, she was from the Shenlin family Little noble girl. We got married... About ten years, she looks mediocre. But her personality is not bad. That is my wife, although our relationship is more like duty, not true feelings. But she still shows no complaints No regrets!"
　　
　　 Little emperor's mouth smiled slightly "I regret you. Really."
　　
Marcos nodded. "It didn't take long for me to inherit my father's position and join the Imperial Guard. My status improved. There are many people who come to raise relatives. I haven't made a final decision yet. The battle with the South thirty years ago, The final decisive battle was launched under the capital of the Pike. ""More than one hundred thousand troops attacked the city for 11 days, and the dead people piled on the ground like bags."
　　
"When the trebuchet smashed a gap in the Pike’s city wall, a guard came in first, and I did not fall behind. In the chaos, a sword cut the head of the Pike’s crown prince, and the Pike’s army was in chaos. As a result, I was promoted to general by the leapfrog, and your grandfather, Your Majesty at the time, called me a good luck guy!"
　　
"To celebrate the victory, the emperor issued a decree to hold a contest in Kyoto. I met Linice there. She was only half of my age at that time, and she and her father made a special trip from the field to watch their brothers contest. My eyes were away. Don't open her. I was impulsive, and I begged her to give me the tokens and let me fight for her. I didn't dare to dream that she would agree, but she agreed."
　　
　　 "Although I am old, I was also the warrior who took the head of the enemy in the army of thousands of people"
　　
The gloss of memories flashed in Marcos’ eyes. I tried to go one game after another, and I returned home from time to time. Lord Jester was picked down by me. "Blue bronze gun" En Royce is not my enemy. The double wall of the empire Lai Jue, his brother Sir Ding, and the chief of staff Chang'an "Zhuang Pig" Rubin Sack, and even Lord Marquis Persian, the captain of the guard of the emperor, were defeated by me. In the last contest, I was with your father, the Emperor, who was still a prince who was not valued at that time. He was brave and fierce. He was always in trouble in Kyoto. I played against him nine times, regardless of victory or defeat. Finally, the emperor thought that the prince took advantage of the competition, and awarded me the winning laurels. I put on the crown of love and beauty for Linice, completely immersed in wine and glory. "I was drunk that night"
　　
Marcos’ eyes were blurred, and his wrinkled eyes widened, and he said happily,
Going to her father’s marriage that night. I was originally worried that I would be ruthlessly rejected, but I did not expect Lord Layton to agree to the marriage. So we were I got married in Kyoto. In the two weeks after marriage, I was the happiest man in the world."
　　
　　 "Only two weeks?"
　　
The little emperor was slightly amazed. What a beautiful time, it was the golden age of the empire, the double walls of the empire, the cyan bronze gun, the master Changan, who was hailed as the empire’s planner, and even the imperial pillar-like figures like Rubin Sark, At that time, it was just a shrewd nickname called "Zhuang Pig",
　　
　　If the empire still has these famous generals, how could it not fall into such a situation!
　　
"It takes exactly two weeks to return by boat from the outer port of Kyoto. Linice was disappointed with my hometown, and felt that the island was too cold, too wet, and too remote, and my hometown was nothing more than a wooden hall. We didn’t have a fancy ball, There is no mime show or luxury dinner. It will take several years before a singer comes to sing, and there is not even a goldsmith on the island. Every meal is torment for her, because my chef cooks in addition to barbecue Soup, the knowledge is quite limited, and Linice soon gets tired of fish and venison."
　　
"I only live to see her happy, so I hired a new cook from Kyoto. I also found a harpist from the port. Goldsmith, jeweler, costumer, I have everything she wants, but how? Not enough! Although I was promoted to a general of the Imperial Guards, it was not a first-line force, but a nickname, so it was not rich. In addition to the wild bears and wood, the island’s resources were quite scarce. I ended up Can't pay the salaries of many servants, cooks, and harpists. And when Linice heard that I was interested in pawning her jewellery, she was violent."
　　
"If I said, I even did some shy things at the time, everything was for money, to keep Linice's jewelry, harpist and cook. Finally, I lost everything, the heart of honor, the courage of the soldiers My bad reputation even spread to Imperial Kyoto. The angry emperor ordered him to be removed from the list of the Imperial Guard!
　　
"I almost went to work as a mercenary. If I didn't receive a letter from your father, who was recruited as an officer of the district sheriff at that time, when I was fighting in the blood on the Rio River. I was besieged by thousands of robbers. When the six swords were lying in the mud and waiting to die in the drizzle, your father brought me the message, "Linise moved into a mansion of a Kyoto noble family"
　　
　　 "How could she do this..." The little emperor heard his eyes swell. "It's a real thunderbolt! Isn't it?" Marcos smiled bitterly at the corner of his mouth. "It is said that she is his favorite lover, and he even fears three points in his front room." Marcos' tone was inexplicably sad.
　　
　　 "You must be sad!" The little emperor really did not want to force him to continue. But he wanted to know the final result. The little emperor asked, "Where did she die?"
　　
　　 "For me"
　　
Marcos shrugged his shoulders and said with excitement, "That giant was involved in the battle for the throne six months later. Eventually, it dissipated like the wind! And I followed behind the former Real Horseshoe, and once again chaotic six heroes. Enter Kyoto! The scenery is dazzling, much more noble than that giant."
　　
"Just like tonight, for those greedy people who don’t know the rewards of grace behind them, why should your majesty be sad for those people! As for ghosts, their soldiers have fought for many years and killed thousands of people. I have seen what ghosts look like, and if there are any, no candles can drive them away,
　　
"Only Your Majesty's courage can rest those ghosts. Just like those ministers who want to protect themselves, if your Majesty can stand firm in front of their alarmist speeches, Kyoto will not give up! As a result, the military and people's hearts are now scattered like sand, South The army is standing still and resentful, "This turmoil can correct these mistakes, and your majesty can also use this to rebuild the confidence of the people in you, let the unrest in the army turn into a weapon to fight the enemy, and let the Imperial Kyoto The thousands of souls no longer cry! "Marcos stood up and paid a military salute to the meditating little emperor, silently walked out of the hall, raised his head, the city was already full of fire, the red light illuminated half of the city, and the Ninth Army had six thousand people in the city, as long as The imperial guards did not take action, enough to control the whole city. In the wind, there were cries and crying from the palace of the minister, which was as sad as the soul of the wind.
　　
　　 "Sir, the Ninth Army has begun to attack Prince Dunad's mansion!" A guard officer hurried over the report,
　　
"Are you ready for the death squad?" Marcos nodded slightly. "Yes, the bravest and most loyal soldier of the 300 guards," said the officer. "That's good!" Marcos said coldly. "Attention The movement over there, find the right chance! This battle of chaos and chaos finally reached the core stage. As the empire’s sharpest sword, it’s time to seal the throat.

　　
In the early morning light, a white line was slightly revealed on the eastern horizon. After successively killing the Ministers of the Interior, Finance, and some ministers of the Ministry, the soldiers of the Ninth Army began to converge in the White Lu Beyuan, where Prince Dunad was. In front, the prince Yu Xiongjun of 1,500 people had already waited for a long time. Prince Dunad in a white armor looked at the opponent in front with his eyes narrowed. The corner of his mouth sneered slightly. Ninth Army? After the continuous weakening, did a group of wooers think that they were the elite teachers who had kept to Kyoto? At that time, you were supported by Kyoto, the finest armor of the empire, and the sharpest sword equipped. What do you have now?
　　
　　 "Attack again, be sure to crush them!"
　　
　　Initiated the admonishment of Mekya looking at the countless corpses falling in front, full of blood, and the Prince's Royal Bear Army is well-known elite. Well-equipped, far beyond the weakened Ninth Army, and all are real professional soldiers, the queue is like a fan, like a huge hedgehog, row by row of spears, stacked together. The spears protrude from the shield in a staggered manner, and there is almost no gap to follow
　　
　　 The hand holding the long handle of the iron spear was cold and unshakable, just like a forest of spears suddenly appeared on the ground. Compared with the terrifying light of metal flashing at the gunpoint, there were some helpless Ninth Army soldiers in front,
　　
　　 "Chong!"
　　
　　The soldiers of the Ninth Army shouted forward, and were immediately resisted by a trained long lance. In a flash, the body fell, blood spattered, and the battle line showed a trend of one-sided, attacking four waves in a row. The queue of the Yu Xiongjun is still densely packed, like a thick stack of absorbent paper, each of which is ready to fully absorb blood
　　
　　 "The whole army advances and defeats them!"
　　
　　Prince Dunad raised his hand high. I glanced at the light of the East, and as long as it was dawn, the situation would completely fall to my side, conniving at soldiers. Kill the minister, and the fame of the little emperor will completely turn into a stinky ditch, and then unite with other forces. Time to ascend to the throne of the empire is just around the corner
　　
"what is that?"
　　
　　 At this moment, he heard the exclamation of the attendants around him, turned his head and looked, his face suddenly became clear. His face twisted into a ball, his eyes were angry, and his fists squeezed. I saw on the side of the Yu Xiongjun, at the end of the snowy long street, there were little bright spots,
　　
　　 The bright spots are increasing rapidly, and merged into a shining light band,
　　
　　 It was clearly a heavy cavalry covered with armour! The hoofs thundered. The torches were dazzling, people like tigers, horses like dragons, the team did not approach, a strong and powerful atmosphere of long battle has come, Prince Dunad knows what happened to him, the most elite cavalry in the empire, just not an armored elite,
　　
　　 The Ninth Army cannot have this kind of thing. The only thing it has is the Emperor's Imperial Guard!
　　
　　 "It is a heavy cavalry!" The elite elite bear army also panicked. In such an unobstructed area, encountering the imperial armor fine riding is almost the same as sending it to death.
　　
　　 "Go ahead, hold them down!" The ninth legion Mekaya looked overjoyed, pulled out his sword and shouted, to cooperate with the cavalry to defeat the front bear army in one fell swoop
　　
　　 "Attack!"
　　
　　At the same time, Tieqi struck like a landslide, the ground trembles violently under his feet, people may stand unsteadily, and horseshoes rumbling around the ear
　　
The neat armored cavalry pressed against the front array like a wave head. The enemies in the front row were lifted off by the huge impact before the first cry, and fell under the iron hooves in the rear row. , The third row ~ EbookFREE.me ~ row by row was washed down by an unstoppable steel torrent
　　
"this is……"
　　
Mekaya was stunned, and the high-hanging sword fell from his hand and fell to the ground. Prince Dunad, who thought the situation was reversed, was also stunned. He looked at the target that the armored cavalry crushed relentlessly. The soldiers of the Ninth Army, the armored cavalry shouted, "Rebel!"
　　
"Betrayal... Haha! It seems to have thought of it, Prince Dunad hysterically laughed, that little thing, really did not order the guts to kill his own uncle, what a natural king, but a seven-year-old child!
　　
　　 Sudden changes occurred suddenly!
　　
A servant standing on his left suddenly withdrew his sword from the back and cut it to his neck. The ordinary one can be said to be a sword without a posture. The only characteristic is that suddenly, quickly! It is almost unbelievable, everyone Are all in front, watching the armored cavalry crushing the soldiers of the 9th Legion,
　　
No one noticed that the attendant secretly approached one meter forward, and reached the position where he could cut off the prince’s head with a sword. What was even more terrible was that the sword moved without warning, did not see any movement, and flashed instantly. The bright sword blade had cut through Prince Dunad's neck, "Pouting!" The Prince's head was rushed into the air with blood, and his bulging eyes looked dead!
　　
　　 1.12 The dawn of the war, His Royal Highness Prince Dunad headed the Royal Bear Army to stop the rebels from marching towards the emperor, and finally won time for his emperor to rebel. (To be continued) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. )