I smiled and said: "Sweat profusely, I suddenly feel a little tired, so I better leave first."
Tuoba Chunzhao's tiger eyes were extremely cold, and he sneered: "In that case, just go ahead."
I smiled and said: "Imperial sister, you are pregnant, why bother giving it to me?"
The hairpin in my hand gently poked her belly.
An Rong's beauty turned pale, and she pretended to be calm and said: "We brother and sister haven't spoken alone for a long time.
I'd better see the emperor off in person."
I laughed and said, "Since this is the case, it's hard for me to refuse, stupid brother."
Then I took An Rong's catkins and walked out of the palace.
The sudden change caused Beihu ministers to stay there one by one.
The imperial warrior wanted to step forward, but Tuoba Chunzhao said coldly: "Ask the queen to send the consort out."
I slowly walked out of the palace gate, A Dong followed me cautiously.
An Rong whispered: "You are seeking death."
I sneered and said: "So I have to ask the imperial sister to accompany me out of this hell gate."
A Dong whispered behind me: "They didn't catch up."
I turned around and saw Tuoba Chunzhao and others standing at the palace gate from a distance, not daring to step forward.
An Rong said: "Let me go, maybe I can let the Khan give you a chance to live."
A cold light suddenly shot out of my eyes, and An Rong couldn't help but tremble under my gaze.
I said coldly: "You bitch actually colluded with a foreign race to murder your brother.
How can you face the ancestors of the Long family?"
An Rong said: "Do you think you can escape from Beihu by kidnapping me?
How could the Great Khan give up on killing you because of me?"
I smiled and said: "So I will give him a fight to see what status your An Ronghe belly's flesh and blood have in his mind."
If Tuoba Chunzhao wants to eradicate me at the expense of An Rong Long Yingkong, I am completely convinced by his defeat.
He is indeed a genius with far-sighted vision. , if he regards An Rong and her son as his life, then sooner or later he will become my defeated enemy.
There is another important reason why I dare to risk such a dangerous fight.
Among Tuoba Chunzhao's many wives, only An Rong is pregnant, and this word is of great significance to him.
I pushed the hairpin into her belly and sneered, "You should still worry about your life now."
I hijacked An Rong and walked out of the palace.
A Dong ordered the guards in front of the door to bring us two horses, and also took two long knives from the guards.
An Rong and I rode on a horse together, and Adong rode on another horse and headed straight for the south gate of Wukusu.
Tuoba Chunzhao had obviously given an order that no one in the city was allowed to intercept us.
The city gate had already been opened.
We did not encounter any obstacles and successfully exited the south gate.
An Rong began to feel afraid and whispered: "Since you have escaped, why don't you let me go?"
I sneered: "Let you go, you think I'm a fool" An Rong said in a trembling voice: "You don't want to take me to Dakang?"
I said calmly: "What do you think?"
It was already dusk at this time, and I was sure that there were no pursuers behind me, so I got off my horse and escorted An Rong from the horse.
Adong took off the water bag and handed it to me first.
I drank a few sips and looked in the direction of Ukusu City.
Tuoba Chunzhao would never let me leave like this.
The reason why he did not send pursuers now is because It was a rat-proof weapon, fearing that I would cause harm to An Rong and her son.
An Rong said: "You can't escape."
"Shut up" I growled.
An Rong was so scared that she shut her mouth.
I grabbed her hairpin and said viciously: "Bitch, who made you hurt me like this?
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You can't tell me."
An Rong was so frightened that she shed tears: "Brother Emperor, I was just confused for a moment.
Please forgive me this time."
I sneered and took out the long knife from the scabbard, pointing the tip of the knife at her belly: "If you don't tell me the truth, today I will cut out Tuoba Chunzhao's evil seed with one knife."
This move was indeed effective.
An Rong was so frightened that her delicate body trembled and she covered her belly and kept moving back: "No" I advanced step by step, looking fierce.
An Rong bit her lower lip and finally said, "This is all my father's idea."
I furrowed my eyebrows and said with suspicion, "How dare you lie to me?"
An Rong cried: "If I tell a lie, neither I nor the flesh and blood in my belly will end well."
Since she dared to make such a serious oath, she would never lie to me.
I whispered: "Why did he want to harm me?"
An Rong said: "The Great Khan and my father have already reached a private agreement.
My father will return the land of Green Sea Plains to the Great Khan, and the Great Khan will help my father to get rid of you."
I was filled with righteous indignation when I heard this.
Emperor Xinde, this old bastard, was so stupid that he used external force to get rid of me.
Did he really think that he could live forever and live as long as heaven?
In anger, the tip of the knife couldn't help but move forward.
An Rong screamed in fright and fainted.
I thought I accidentally pierced the blade of the knife into her abdomen, but when I lowered my head and looked at it, I realized that it only pierced her clothes and did not hurt her skin.
A Dong looked at me, and I whispered: "I will take her to the woods to the east to hide temporarily.
You go check the situation around and find two East Lake people's clothes."
A Dong nodded, turned the horse's head and galloped away.
I carried An Rong into the woods.
She was obviously frightened by me and was still unconscious.
Adong returned not long after, bringing two sets of Donghu costumes, and whispered: "There is no large-scale search around here.
Although there are no pursuing troops in Ukusu, I heard that the nearby garrison has begun to mobilize.
The road to Xuancheng should be completely blocked."
I nodded.
Tuoba Chunzhao must be in extreme conflict right now.
He would not be willing to let me leave just now.
A Dong looked at An Rong who was sleeping on the ground: "What should I do?"
I smiled lightly, tore off my robe, tied An Rong's hands and feet, and covered her eyes.
Then A Dong and I changed into Hu clothes deep in the woods, found the human skin masks that Caixue had prepared for us and put them on.
We looked at each other, but neither of us could recognize the other's appearance.
Caixue's two masks are extremely exquisitely made.
Except for the fact that the eyes cannot be concealed, our appearance is no different from that of barbarians.
A Dong and I walked out of the woods and walked back to the official road.
Adong said: "Are we leaving Beihu like this?"
I shook my head and said: "Tuoba Chunzhao will conduct strict checks at every pass leading to Xuancheng.
We should return to Ukusu City and wait until the storm has passed."
Adong said in shock: "Master, we finally escaped from the tiger's mouth, why do you want to go back?"
I smiled calmly and said: "Tuoba Chunzhao has seen with his own eyes that we have left Ukusu, and the focus of his supervision will be on other places, so for us, Ukusu is now the safest place. " Adong and I quietly blended into the city along with the crowd entering Ukusu.
Everything was as I expected.
The inspection at the city gate was not strict.
From time to time, troops passed by us and headed out of the city.
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They are going to chase and intercept us.
A Dong and I settled in an inn near the Princess Mansion.
Just after settling in, I heard the news that the queen had been found.
A Dong said regretfully: "Master maybe shouldn't let her go."
I smiled and said, "If you and I were to bring a pregnant woman with us, we would have no chance of escaping from Beihu.
If we kill her, we will force Tuoba Chun to make up his mind, and our chances of survival will be even slimmer."
A Dong looked at me with some confusion.
I got up and walked two steps in the room: "The reason Tuoba Chunzhao didn't send pursuers to press us was because he wanted to give me a certain amount of space.
Because he knew that if he pressed me, we might both die, and he didn't want to be the first.
If there is anything wrong with this child, he should have figured it out long ago, but I don't think so.
I will attack An Rong, and I will not leave with An Rong."
A proud smile appeared on my lips: "It turns out that I won the bet, and Tuoba Chun will do his best to attack us on the road to Xuancheng.
By intercepting, we can only have a chance to leave if we avoid the limelight."
A Dong said worriedly: "But when will the limelight pass?"
I said with confidence: "The news of our escape will spread to Xuancheng soon, and Mr.
Chen and Chu'er will definitely come up with a way to help us."
Adong said: "They are far away in Xuancheng, how can they help us?"
I smiled and said, "If I guess correctly, news will come out in a few days that I arrived in Xuancheng safely."
This was the most peaceful night I slept since I came to Beihu.
The most dangerous place is often the safest place.
When I woke up, it was already early morning the next day, and A Dong bought me breakfast and clothes.
Today is the day when Tuoba Shouxi ascends to heaven.
According to common sense, all people in the country must wear black clothes.
I finished washing and put on black clothes.
Adong said: "I just went to the princess's mansion and saw that Tendor and others have been expelled, but the princess seems to have been kept."
I nodded and said: "Tuoba Chunzhao will not let Lu Zhu go back easily.
We will discuss this matter later."
Adong said: "Beihu just experienced a war, do they still want to provoke a war?"
I sneered and said, "What Tuoba Chun cares about is to quickly improve the domestic situation in the short term.
He gave up the land of Green Sea Plains under my pressure.
Now my father wants to get rid of me.
The two of them hit it off." ” A Dong said: "I really don't understand.
There can be such a father in the world.
He actually unites with outsiders to deal with his own son."
I thought to myself: "Perhaps Emperor Xinde does not have the so-called flesh-and-blood affection for me, because I am not his biological flesh and blood at all.
This old bastard dares to do this to me.
If I have a chance in the future, I will definitely make him die a good death." " I smiled calmly and said: "Perhaps in my father's heart, he can continue to sit on the throne of Dakang, and I will naturally become a serious problem for him."
Adong sighed: "If Dakang's power continues to be in his hands, I am afraid that the country will never have peace."
I said with full confidence: "He doesn't have much more time to kill."
This private alliance between Emperor Xinde and Beihu completely destroyed my last extravagant hope for him.
The remaining so-called family affection in my heart has long since disappeared.
Nothing left.
Adong and I blended into the procession of worshiping Tuoba Shouxi.
The people of Beihu all held white hadas in their hands and walked towards Tuoba Shouxi's imperial mausoleum.
There are three columns in total, with spontaneously organized civilians on both sides, and the royal family and officials in the middle.
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In order to show respect for the late Khan, everyone went on foot.
Adong and I were among the teams, holding white hadas in our hands, and paying attention to the team in the middle from time to time.
Before arriving at the imperial mausoleum, a procession of common people surrounded the entire imperial mausoleum, and first presented a hada to the late Khan from the imperial mausoleum.
I paid careful attention to the center of the venue.
Tuoba Chun was the first to walk up, holding the hada in his hand, and respectfully placed the hada on the sun and moon wheel on the altar.
Immediately afterwards, the royal family placed the hadas on the altar one by one, and soon the altar turned completely white.
Green Pearl finally appeared in my sight.
Her beautiful eyes were filled with tears and her face was haggard.
After offering the hada, she knelt on the altar and cried loudly.
I couldn't help but feel sour in my heart, Luzhu must be worried about my fate.
Although my lover is right in front of me, I can't step forward to recognize him.
What kind of sadness is this.
My eyes feel wet.
The princes and nobles finished their offerings and silently recited eulogies around the altar, and then it was the people's turn to offer sacrifices.
Thousands of people offered their hadas around the altar, and the entire grassland turned into a sea of white.
Judging from the scene before us, regardless of Tuoba Shouxi's merits and demerits, he still occupies a very important position in the hearts of the Beihu people.
Shamans wearing masks began to dance around the altar.
A Dong and I have been in Donghu for many years and have some understanding of the Hu people's sacrificial rituals, but this is the first time we have seen such a grand scene.
I saw a familiar figure in the crowd, which turned out to be Botiel's youngest daughter, Sommer.
She and her two sisters also presented hada around the altar.
Thinking of the intimate contact with her the night before yesterday, I couldn't help but smile.
At this time, a shrill cry came from the crowd.
I was startled and looked in the direction of the sound, but it was guards escorting two beautiful middle-aged women towards the altar.
Only now did I notice that there was a firewood pile around me.
Through the whispers of people around me, I knew that these two beautiful women were the two concubines of Tuoba Shouxi.
Today they were used by Tuoba Chunzhao to sacrifice to heaven. , to accompany my dead father Khan.
Such things are not new to me.
Whether they are Hu people or Han people, they have killed their mothers and concubines.
Although I don’t know what mistake these two concubines made, I am sure that they must have It violated Tuoba Chunzhao's interests.
I suddenly thought of Concubine Jingde.
If one day I become the emperor of Dakang and she and her daughter harm me, will I let it go?
A blazing fire lit up in front of the altar, reflecting my eyes red.
I My thoughts kept rising and falling with the beating flames With the completion of the Tuoba Shougi Ascension Ceremony, the lives of the residents of Ukusu City returned to peace.
However, this peace did not last too long.
Three days later, there was a sudden news that Chilu Wen Mansion was under siege. news.
Chiluwen's original premonition was finally confirmed, and Tuoba Chunzhao began to attack these businessmen who had made huge fortunes from the war.
Chiluwen's crime was that during the war between the two Hus, he and I colluded to resell supplies and make huge profits from them, at the expense of the interests of Beihu.
Adong and I stood in the distance, looking at the layers of soldiers besieging Chiluwen's house, and our eyes couldn't help but be cast with a layer of deep worry.
A Dong said: "Will Chi Lu Wen be okay?"
I shook my head and said: "Tuoba Chunzhao's purpose is to seek wealth, not to attack Chiluwen.
Chiluwen's business covers both Hu and Han.
There is no benefit in killing him now."
A Dong whispered: "Isn't Tuoba Chun killing the goose to get the egg by doing this?"
I boldly speculated: "Have you seen that Tuoba Chunzhao is eager to control all his efforts in his own hands.
The more anxious he is, the more it proves that there may be a crisis in Beihu that we are not aware of."
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Adong said with suspicion: "Master is saying that Tuoba Chunzhao's position is still not secure."
I nodded and said: "When every new king takes office, he is bound to make a series of resolute and decisive measures to eradicate dissidents and consolidate his power.
However, Tuoba Chunzhao's steps this time are a bit too big."
A group of soldiers and horses came towards our direction.
A Dong and I hurriedly turned around and hid in the crowd on the side.
After the soldiers and horses passed by, we walked towards the inn.
I whispered: "The war between the two Hus has just ended.
Facts have proved that the war started by Tuoba Shouxian was really a foolish move.
It wasted people and money, and caused the national strength of the entire Beihu to decline rapidly.
I believe that the internal affairs of Beihu must also be aware of this."
There are different views on the war."
A Dong nodded and said: "It seems that Tuoba Chunzhao is not so comfortable taking the throne at this time."
I smiled and said: "When he returned the Green Sea Original to me, he was criticized by many people.
It is reasonable to take advantage of this opportunity to get the Green Sea Original back this time.
Now think about it, he and my father It is normal for the emperor to form a private alliance.
With Beihu's current national strength, he is simply unable to initiate a war.
Father Huang replied.
Luhaiyuan should be returned to him, and he will have an explanation in Beihu, and his prestige can be improved.
Detaining me in Beihu will eliminate a serious problem for him, and for my father, he will.
You can take the opportunity to take back the land I control, and both of them can benefit, so why not."
A Dong said: "Tuoba Chunzhao is most likely aware of the threat that his master will bring to him, and wants to take action first to eliminate his master."
I nodded in agreement and said: "It's a pity that he is too impatient."
I paused before saying: "He wants to reverse the current situation of the domestic economy as soon as possible.
The war between the two Hus has caused most of the domestic wealth to flow into speculation.
A businessman's pocket.
If I were him, I'd milk the cow. way, allowing these businessmen to reinvest the money they earned into the economic development of Beihu, but Tuoba Chunzhao used the most radical method, just like you said, killing the goose to get the eggs, without hesitation to hurt the feelings of many businessmen.
Strive to return the lost money to the national treasury in the shortest possible time.”
A Dong nodded frequently.
I added: "Although Tuoba Chunzhao had long wanted to deal with me, before I broke my skin, I was the Prince Ping of Dakang, the consort of Beihu, and the daughter of Bo Tier was so arrogant as to besiege the princess's mansion.
From this incident, it can be seen that Bo Tieer may not be convinced by Tuoba Chunzhao.
He killed two princesses during the sacrifice, which shows that there are still unrest within the royal family. " I said with full confidence: "Based on my understanding of Tuoba Chunzhao, he is by no means a person who is eager for quick success.
Everything that is happening now makes me absolutely believe that there must be a deep crisis around him, and he urgently needs people in the country.
To prove himself in front of others, that’s why he took this series of extraordinary measures.”
The soldiers surrounding Chiluwen's mansion began to withdraw the next day.
Chiruwen must have paid a high price in exchange for freedom.
The wait is long.
According to my speculation, even if Chen Zisu and Chu Er break the news of my return to Xuancheng, it will be ten days later.
Tuoba Chunzhao will not relax his vigilance at each level before then.
In addition to inquiring about the situation in Beihu with Adong in the city every day, I also took the opportunity to play around in various places in Ukusu City, which was quite pleasant.
The only one I'm worried about is Lvzhu.
I don't know how long she can support her without me.
What I was worried about finally happened.
Just when the news came that I was returning to Xuancheng, I suddenly heard the news that Luzhu was critically ill.
This sudden change immediately disrupted my position.
A Dong said in confusion: "It's impossible that the princess was fine a few days ago, so why did she suddenly become seriously ill?
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Did Tuoba Chunzhao deliberately set off a smoke screen to lure the master to show up?"
I nodded and said: "Although there is news from Xuancheng that we have returned safely, Tuoba Chunzhao may not believe it.
He may use the same smoke screen to confuse us."
Adong said: "Master, are we returning to Xuancheng as planned?"
I pondered for a moment and said: "Delay it for another two days.
If Tuoba Chunzhao deliberately spreads a smoke screen, the inspections at the border checkpoint may not be relaxed now.
With Caixue here, they should be able to get the news that I have indeed returned to Xuancheng in two days.
"I paused and then said: "No matter whether Luzhu's condition is true or not, I can't leave with peace of mind now.
I have to make sure that she is safe before I can leave."
A Dong nodded and said, "I'll go find out more information."
The news A Dong reported back made me more and more uneasy.
In the past two days, the royal doctors in the palace frequently came in and out of the princess's residence, and there was an endless stream of royal family members and ministers coming to visit.
Even Chi Luwen came to check on Luzhu's condition.
I gradually realized the seriousness of this matter.
Maybe Tuoba Chunzhao did not make up a lie.
I am caught in endless conflicts.
It is undoubtedly the safest moment to leave Ukusu, but it is difficult for my conscience to be comforted by abandoning Lvzhu like this.
I clearly realize that my inability to cut off my love at critical moments is my biggest shortcoming.
This is undoubtedly a fatal weakness for a king.
A Dong silently packed his bags.
He had been waiting for my decision for three days.
Since Li Ji’s incident, I found that I have changed a lot.
I don’t know whether this change is a good thing or a bad thing.
Do you have to sacrifice your feelings if you want to become an emperor?
Adong whispered: "Master, it's time for us to set off."
I suddenly said: "If you were given a choice, would you give up your woman?"
The muscles at the corners of Adong's lips twitched violently, and my words aroused the deepest pain in his heart.
He said for a long time: "After Wu Ling died, I became a dead man."
He turned his face, with tears of excitement flashing in his eyes: "Master, you are different from me.
You are destined to become a king.
We must distinguish what is light and what is important.”
I whispered: "If you can't even protect your own woman, what's the point of letting me gain the world?"
I made up my mind in an instant: "A Dong, help me contact Chi Lu Wen.
I want meet him" Adong's eyes showed great admiration, he nodded heavily, put down his bags and walked out the door.
Chi and I were sitting across from each other in the second-floor private room of Pinjin Cave.
Chi Luwen's eyes were calm and deep, like an extremely deep ancient well, without waves or waves.
He looked at me carefully, and after a long time, a warm smile appeared on his face: "I already knew that you didn't leave."
I laughed: "Why does Brother Chiluwen think so?"
Chilu Wen said: "All the checkpoints leading to Xuancheng are extremely strict.
All men with a similar height to you must undergo comprehensive inspections."
He looked at my face and said, "Although the disguise is clever, , but some things cannot be deceived.
Accent and behavior can reveal everything about a person.
With the master's shrewdness, he will never leave at the most dangerous time. " I took a sip of butter tea and slowly savored the milky fragrance between my lips and teeth.
Chilu Wen said: "In fact, now is the best time to leave.
Why didn't you make a decision earlier?"
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I smiled calmly and said, "Based on how well Brother Chiluwen knows me, he should be able to think of a reason why I still haven't left."
Chi Luwen nodded and said: "No matter what, I am very touched.
You can still come to me at this time, which is enough to prove that you regard me as a trustworthy friend.
Since you are a friend, I have to give you a piece of advice.
"There are some things that you should let go of completely when you can.
Don't ruin your own affairs because of your children's personal affairs."
I slowly put down the tea cup and whispered: "I just want to know the princess's condition."
Chilu Wen said: "What does the severity of her condition have to do with Young Master's decision?
Do you think you can successfully take her away from Beihu?"
"I want Brother Chiluwen to do me a small favor."
Chi Luwen readily agreed: "As long as I can do it, I will do my best."
I placed the letter I had written in advance in front of Chi Luwen: "Help me give this letter to the princess."
Chi Luwen put away the letter and said with a smile: "Don't worry, young master, I believe this can still be done."
He whispered: "I visited the princess yesterday.
Although her condition is very serious, it is not what the outside world has said.
My life is in danger.
Although Dahan heard about your return to Xuancheng.
He still has some doubts.
He suspected that you were hiding in Beihu and had not left, so he used the princess's condition to publicize it.
The purpose was to wait and see.
If you really went to visit the princess, wouldn't you be right?
Fallen out of Tuoba Chunzhao's trap" When I heard what he said, I felt a little comforted.
Thinking of Chi Luwen's current situation, I whispered: "Did Tuoba Chunzhao give you any trouble?"
Chi Luwen smiled disdainfully and said: "He is even more shameless than his father.
I remember that during the war between the two Hus, I gave him a lot of benefits.
Now that he has inherited the throne, he has immediately changed his face.
It's nothing more than I want to use my affairs to intimidate the merchants in Beihu."
He clenched his fists and said, "Most of the benefits I gained from the war this time were blackmailed by him."
I comforted him by saying, "Money is something external to the body, so why should Brother Chiluwen be too persistent?"
Chilu Wen smiled and said: "Everyone has a knot in their heart.
I am chasing money but I am trapped by it.
The young master is chasing the beauty of the country, but now I am trapped by feelings.
While you comfort me, can you do it yourself?"
I couldn't help but laugh.
Chilu Wen said: "Do you know why Tuoba Chunzhao let me go?"
He smiled and said: "He must want to get more benefits from you."
Chilu Wen sighed: "My current situation is like a bird from your Central Plains."
I frowned slightly and blurted out: "Osprey" Chiluwen smiled bitterly and said: "That's right.
The fish I just caught was robbed by this cunning fisherman.
Although he didn't kill me, he tied my neck and trapped my freedom. , in this environment, what future do I have?”
I whispered: "Brother Chilu Wen is ready to leave Beihu?"
Chilu Wendao: "Tuoba Chunzhao's intention is obvious.
He wants to compress the private economy on a large scale, focus on official operations, and return control of the market to the state.
This may not be a bad thing for Beihu. , but for us private businessmen, we are undoubtedly forced to a dead end."
I nodded sympathetically.
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Chilu Wen said: "Now Beihu's national power is too weak.
Tuoba Chunzhao is trying to enrich his treasury in the shortest possible time, so he takes such radical measures.
We have become the first victims.
When the domestic After the political situation stabilizes, maybe he will return part of the market to the people, but by then, things will have changed. " I whispered: "After Tuoba Chunzhao came to power, a series of tactics were too radical.
Is there any internal crisis in Beihu?"
Chilu Wen nodded and said: "There is indeed an opposition force within Beihu.
Tuoba Chunzhao's uncle, King Gegele Tuoba Shouxuan, has always been the most fierce opponent of the war between the two Hus.
He also has his own power in Beihu.
Some forces.
Although he supported Tuoba Chunzhao as king on the surface this time, he secretly actively colluded with other forces and conspired to overthrow Tuoba Chunzhao's unsteady regime. " "Will Tuoba Chunzhao tolerate the existence of dissidents?"
Chilu Wen lowered his voice and said: "There has always been a rumor among the people that Tuoba Shouxiu has had an affair with the Empress Dowager for a long time.
What's more, he and Generalissimo Botiel are inseparable Anda.
Tuoba Chunzhao is not completely How dare you touch him before you are sure?"
He said with a disdainful smile: "When Xianhan ascended to heaven, Tuoba Chunzhao burned the two princesses.
The real purpose was to give the Empress Dowager a disgrace."
I smiled and said, "Believe it or not, I appreciate your Great Khan even more now."
Chi Luwen smiled and said: "Perhaps he is in the same situation as the young master now, and you are in the same boat."
I sighed: "We are born from the same roots, so there is no need to rush into each other.
I never thought that he would put me as his primary target."
Chilu Wen said: "At this time, his first priority is to make political achievements and stabilize the domestic power.
He must choose the most direct and effective method."
I nodded sympathetically.
Chilu Wen said: "When will the young master plan to leave?"
I smiled and said: "After meeting Brother Chiluwen, my worries are gone.
I will leave Ukusu City today."
Chilu Wen said: "I have a suggestion.
Although the checkpoints leading to Xuancheng have been relaxed, the border inspections are still strict.
It is best not to leave through this road."
I have actually considered this matter.
Judging from the fact that Tuoba Chunzhao is still wary of me, it would be unwise for me to go southeast and return directly to Xuancheng via Green Sea Plains.
Chilu Wen said: "Young master, you can start from the west gate of Ukusu City, head southwest, and return to Dakang via Yan State.
Now that the inspection of this road has returned to its original state, it should be very easy for you to get through.
Moreover, this road is sparsely populated and the possibility of encountering danger is relatively low.”
Chiluwen took out a stack of Beihu's banknotes from his arms and pushed them in front of me: "These banknotes are for the young master to use on the road."
I was moved in my heart.
Chiluwen's friendship towards me was indeed sincere and extraordinary.
Although I still had some money with me, I was in a hurry when I left that day.
Money can play a big role in escaping.
I put away the banknotes unceremoniously.
Chiluwen had already subverted the concept of ordinary businessmen in my mind.
I already regarded him as a confidant and a friend.
I asked: "I leave the princess's affairs to you.
Please let her wait for me with peace of mind.
As soon as I return to Xuancheng, I will find a way to take her back."
Chilu Wen nodded and said: "Don't worry, young master.
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After I have dealt with Beihu's affairs in the past few days, I will go to Xuancheng to visit you in person."
After all, he has not lost his true nature as a businessman.
After this incident, he seems to have He decided to shift the focus of his business, and I was his best choice.
His double investment in my love and money today is also to obtain more returns in the future.
Adong and I followed the route suggested by Chilu Wen and traveled from the southwest to Yan State.
Although this route was not strictly inspected, it had to pass through the Hanhai Desert on the way, which was much more difficult than the route directly to Xuancheng.
Two days after leaving Ukusu, we arrived at a well in a small town in front of the Hanhai Desert.
This town really lives up to its name.
There is only one drinkable well in the whole town, and this well has become the largest source of income for the whole town.
Merchants coming and going will replenish supplies here.
The price of clean water here is probably the most expensive in the world.
Adong and I bought three camels in the small town, and also bought enough clean water and food, all thanks to Chiluwen's money.
We found a local Beihu guide, Du Tan, who travels between Beihu and Yan all year round.
According to local people, he can cross the Hanhai Desert with his eyes closed.
According to our prior agreement, I will pay half of the price to Du Tan first, and I will pay the rest after we leave the Hanhai Desert.
We followed his instructions and purchased necessary supplies such as blankets and tents.
That morning, Du Tan rode his old camel and took A Dong and I into the Hanhai Desert.
The Hanhai Desert is like an endless ocean.
The cold wind blows through, and countless fine sand floats on the surface of the sand layer.
Everything in the field of vision becomes simple and hazy.
This was the first time I saw such a beautiful scene, and I felt a novel feeling in my heart.
Du Tan pointed straight ahead and said: "The scenery in the desert is not peaceful as usual.
People who have not experienced the violence of the wind and sand in the Gobi desert can hardly imagine how powerful it is.
It will take us two more days to get out of the desert.
Arriving at the grasslands in the northern part of Yan State, in these two days you will truly realize the cruel side of the desert."
While he was talking, the wind suddenly became fierce.
I saw howling and raging, and yellow dust surged high.
The floating sand in the desert was picked up by the strong wind and swirled in the sky.
The whole earth was covered by these flying floating sand and dust mist.
It was a hazy and miserable scene, and people walking there felt as if they were trapped in a sea of yellow fog, unable to see anything even from the opposite side.
The daylight has long since disappeared, and the sky has turned a dark red color.
Sometimes the wind and sand stopped for a while, and a faint gray shadow of the sun appeared in the gloomy clouds and mist.
Suddenly the wind started again, and the shadow of the sun was immediately swallowed up by the yellow mist.
The wind was even more violent than before.
Just listen to the sound of whirring and roaring, carrying thousands of feet of dust and sand, like thousands of horses galloping, violent waves surging, overwhelming the sky and the earth.
There are even sand pillars rolled up by the whirlwind in the middle.
From a distance, it looks like a mountain peak, whirling in the sky.
Du Tan said loudly: "Everyone gather together and protect your mouth and nose."
The sand pillar was already rushing towards our direction as fast as lightning.
Not to mention being crushed head-on by the sand pillar, even if it was swept by the tail of the wind, there was no way to survive.
A Dong and I suddenly changed our minds at the same time, and our hearts were extremely frightened.
Who would have thought that when the sand pillar was more than ten feet away from us, it suddenly collapsed and immediately turned into thousands of piles of sand waves.
The waves undulated and rolled forward with the wind.
When the wind stopped, countless wavy sand dunes appeared on the vast desert.
Such sand dunes moved with the wind and were not fixed at all.
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Today it rises and falls, and tomorrow it is swept up by the wind and turns into pillars of sand, flying wildly in the desert and wreaking havoc in the desert.
When it is at its worst, wherever it goes, whether it is cities, gardens, or houses of people and animals, it will not be overwhelmed by it.
Buried within, reduced to nothing.
Damn, I’ve never seen such a wordy author.
It was still gloomy just now, but now it has turned into a bright sun.
The sun shines on my body without any obstruction, but it does not make me feel any warmth.
I leaned towards the water bag and took a sip of water.
After all, my ability to endure thirst was much worse than Dutan.
I wiped the water stains from the corners of my mouth, but I still felt thirsty in my heart.
My eyes suddenly fixed on the front.
At that time, there was a large-scale ancient city.
The city walls were made of white boulders.
They emitted an orange-red light under the sunlight.
Because it was too far away, I couldn't estimate its true height.
It attracted me the most.
The most beautiful thing is the lush plants surrounding the city wall.
I haven't seen this kind of life color for a long time.
I happily said: "There is a city over there."
Du Tan laughed, he pulled down the felt hat covering his head and said: "I'll make a bet with you, you will never be able to enter that city in your life."
I was confused and asked: "Is that the legendary mirage?"
A Dong opened his eyes wide and said in disbelief: "It looks like real" Du Tan stretched his waist and said, "That's where the devil lives.
We'd better stay far away from it."
My destination was right in front of me, so naturally I couldn't avoid it.
Although I knew about the phantom at that time, I still felt that it was constantly coming.
The earth is close to it.
At dusk, the city had completely disappeared from our sight.
Du Tan is right, I will never get there.
I looked around, and there was no trace of the city anywhere.
Du Tan smiled and said: "Now you understand that I didn't lie to you."
I nodded, lowered my eyes, and found a white object in the yellow sand.
I jumped off the camel's back curiously and picked up the thing from the yellow sand.
I was surprised to find that it was a well-made embroidered shoe.
This time it was Dotan's turn to be stunned.
The shoes were not big, made of white soft satin, and extremely delicate.
They were embroidered with flying butterflies with gold thread.
Du Tan took a breath and said, "These are shoes worn by women."
A Dong couldn't help but said: "Nonsense" I looked over and over several times and whispered: "This is probably not a Han woman.
Han women's shoes are usually smaller than this, and judging from the embroidery work on them, they may come from Persia.
"Before this, a merchant had given me Persian embroidery, so I easily recognized its origin from the pattern.
Du Tan said: "Since this pair of shoes has not been buried by the yellow sand, we can know that its owner must be not far from here."
I was puzzled: "Is its owner in danger?"
A Dong took the initiative and said, "I'll go to the front to check first."
Du Tan nodded and whispered: "If there are less than five people, we can help.
If there are many people on the other side, we will take a detour."
I suddenly realized that the reason why it confessed like this was because it was in the desert.
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Food and water are limited, and people will do whatever it takes to survive.
His worries are not unreasonable.
I stopped Adong and said: "We'd better go together."
The three of us urged the camels to move forward at the same time.
We climbed up to the high sand dune in front and looked down from a high position.
We were stunned by the scene in front of us.
Within a radius of more than a hundred feet, the yellow sand was stained red with blood.
The sand pit was strewn with corpses.
Some of them seemed to have not yet died, and their limbs were twitching continuously.
There must have been a brutal battle here.
The dry air was filled with nauseating blood.
There was a gorgeous four-wheeled carriage parked in the middle of the battlefield.
The Persian sandalwood carriage was stained with filthy blood.
Six Well-dressed warriors were guarding the car.
Their clothes were covered in blood and yellow sand, and they had obviously been dead for a long time.
I gently pulled the camel and wanted to walk towards the carriage, but the camel moved backwards under my crotch, and the long hair on its neck suddenly stood up.
I suddenly felt a faint vibration, and then saw the carriage in front of me.
Rapidly falling downwards.
"Come back quickly, Liusha" Du Tan exclaimed loudly.
The three of us stepped back at the same time, but the vibrations under our feet suddenly stopped, and the carriage stopped in the middle.
At this time, a cooing voice could be heard clearly from the carriage.
We were all startled that there was someone in the carriage.
The carriage began to move slowly downward.
I reacted quickly, took off the rope from behind, tied it to the tail of the arrow, aimed at the edge of the carriage, and shot out.
The arrow hit the carriage accurately.
I yelled: "If there is anyone inside, grab the rope and escape."
Both Du Tan and A Dong opened their eyes wide, filled with curiosity about this mysterious carriage.
Du Tan looked at the bloodstains on the carriage, and his eyes suddenly showed endless fear.
He shouted loudly: "Leave the carriage here, let's continue on our way."
A corner of the car curtain has been lifted, and each of us suddenly stood there stiffly.
This is a flawless catkin, looking like a pure orchid under the gradually setting sun.
A bracelet made of gold is perfectly embellished on it.
This hand should not belong to this windy and sandy desert.
Maybe she shouldn't be in this desert at all I heard Dotan's breathing clearly.
Even though he tried hard to suppress it, he could still feel the whirring sound of air rushing out of his throat.
"Devil" Du Tan's voice became extremely weird.
I repeated: "The rope is on the carriage on your left, hold on to it" The hand fumbled for a while, and finally reached the position of the rope.
She finally leaned out from the car curtain, her long black hair spread casually on the large and comfortable white nightgown.
Her eyelashes were long and curved, with a crystal teardrop hanging on them.
The hem of her nightgown revealed a pair of crystal long, flawless feet at the perfect curve, and her flower-like lips were exposed.
A hint of fear.
"Tie a rope around you" The girl calmed down from her panic, untied the rope from the arrow tail, and tied it around her waist.
At the same time, the carriage suddenly accelerated in the quicksand.
She let out a sweet cry, and her body quickly descended with the carriage. .
I yelled, grabbed the rope and pulled upwards with all my strength.
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A Dong rushed over and worked with me to pull the rope.
The girl's delicate body finally got out of the carriage.
Du Tan, who had been standing aside, also joined the camp to rescue the girl.
With the combined efforts of the three of us, the girl finally escaped from the quicksand little by little.
I grabbed her catkins and finally pulled her to safety.
The girl turned around in shock.
The carriage and corpse in the sand pit had completely sunk into the yellow sand.
Everything seemed to have never happened, and the peace and tranquility of before had been restored.
The setting sun gradually sank in the western sky, and night was approaching.
Du Tan came to me and said, "It's time to camp."
I nodded and said, "Take us away from this quicksand first
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