"I'm really not fit to be the emperor." Li Jianhong said to Li Yanqiu, who was playing with birds under the corridor.
"Although Mu Kuangda is heavy on power." Li Yanqiu coughed a few times and replied, "But it's not that he has no self-knowledge, and he is old and hot, and sometimes what he says is not without achievements."
"More than nothing?" Li Jianhong said, "He's right, but I can't do it."
Li Yanqiu asked, "When will you be enthroned?"
"Tomorrow." Li Jianhong replied.
"When will we send troops?" Li Yanqiu asked again.
"Tomorrow." Li Jianhong still replied.
Li Yanqiu said, "I'll go, I haven't seen my nephew yet."
Li Jianhong shook his head.
"Take a good rest." Li Jianhong said.
"I've gotten better recently." Li Yanqiu said, "Thanks to the third brother, I finally don't have to raise eyebrows with the princess."
Li Jianhong was helpless, shook his head with a smile, and turned to leave.
The next day, Li Jianhong, dressed in military uniform, took the stage to sacrifice to the sky, and took over the throne with the ceremony of inheriting the throne in the event of a national disaster, meaning that the northern homeland had not been recovered, and he did not dare to perform the ceremony. Then he led the army out of Hulao Pass along the northwest road and went to meet the Yuan army.
At this moment, Shangjing ushered in the fifth day of the war of resistance. The city wall was in ruins. The Yuan army ignited the grassland outside the city. .
Last year's raid left a deep impression and a lesson on Shangjing. This time they had enough grain and rice, but the Yuan army who came again was no longer the same as last year. The first round of attacks was just their vanguard, and by this day, reinforcements had arrived one after another, with a total of nearly 100,000 people.
The Xianbei slaves dragged their siege vehicles and arrived outside the burned city. Yelu Dashi had already fought less than 10,000 troops. The boulders flew one after another and attacked the south gate. The city wall was broken and repaired, repaired and broken , The Patrol Division rose to the top with flesh and blood, desperately resisting the enemy, and it took three hours before the Yuan army's offensive was pushed out of the city again.
If there are no reinforcements, the capital will be destroyed within ten days.
The city was filled with panic, and Duan Ling finally found Helianbo and Cai Yan.
"Let's go." Helianbo said to Duan Ling with just a short sentence.
"Where to go?" Duan Ling spread out the map and said, "There are Yuan troops everywhere."
The map was full of circles, and Cai Yan said, "You can't even get out of the city gate."
Last night, someone abandoned his wife and children and wanted to escape secretly, but he was caught by the Yuan army, killed and hung on the siege vehicle. The morale of Shangjing fell to the bottom.
"Why haven't the reinforcements come yet?" Duan Ling asked.
The three looked at each other, and someone passed by in Qionghua Courtyard.
"Don't go, die!" Helianbo angrily shouted at Duan Ling.
"Walking is also dead!" Duan Ling replied, "Unless there is a war outside, there is no chance of escape!"
"Wait!" Helianbo said.
Cai Yan and Duan Ling looked at each other, and Duan Ling asked, "Where will you go after you escape?"
"My house." Helianbo said.
Duan Ling understood, Helianbo wanted to take them back to Xiliang.
"I'm not going." Cai Yan said, "I have nowhere to run. My father and brother died for the Daliao battle. No matter where I escape, I am a lost dog."
Helianbo looked at Cai Yan, and after a long time, nodded to show his understanding.
"You, go." Helianbo said to Duan Ling.
"I can't go." Duan Ling said, "I'm sorry, Helian."
With an inquiring look in Helianbo's eyes, Duan Ling said, "I'm waiting for someone."
Helianbo nodded, no longer insisted, turned and left alone, Duan Ling caught up, and said, "When are you leaving? I'll help you out."
Helianbo waved his hand, turned around and hugged Xia Duanling fiercely, glanced at Cai Yan, and quickly left Qionghuayuan.
Cai Yan sighed, and the two watched Helianbo leave. Duan Ling said to Cai Yan, "Let's stay for a while, so that we can take care of each other."
Cai Yan said, "No, I have to go home and accompany my brother."
Duan Ling had no choice but to give up, all his friends were gone, and there was a sound of siege from outside. Duan Ling was already numb to the news that Duan Ling had been docked again and again. In these days, he often heard someone say that the city was broken, and then the Yuan army came in again. Now, everyone is not surprised, and they live their lives in boredom.
"Madam, please." Ding Zhi whispered as she walked past Duan Ling.
Tomorrow night is the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. There are all kinds of cakes in the hall. Duan Ling entered the hall, and Xunchun was wiping a sword. Ding Zhi backed out and closed the door.
"This is my sword." Xunchun said.
"Cut mountains and seas." Duan Ling replied.
Xunchun was a little surprised, looked at Duan Ling, nodded, and said, "I haven't used a sword for a long time. Before my wife died, I swore an oath in front of her that I would never kill anyone again in my life."
"Is the city going to be destroyed?" Duan Ling asked.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to hold it." Xunchun sighed softly and said, "The news from Zhongjing Road that the reinforcements sent by Yelu Zongzhen were intercepted by Dangxiang people, and they will not arrive."
Duan Ling was startled and Xunchun said, "Presumably the Yuan people have made a secret agreement with the Dangxiang people. After this war, Xiliang will break away from the control of the Liao Kingdom and resume the country again."
Duan Ling hurriedly asked, "Where's my father?"
"His Majesty has already ascended the throne. On the day of his enthronement, he will send troops to go to Beijing along the west road. He must be there within three days." Xunchun replied, "Now Nanchen Qibing has become Yelu Dashi's only hope."
There was a dragon carved on the sharp sword, Xunchun said: "The Heavenly family gave this sword to my teacher four hundred years ago, and I will protect His Royal Highness Zhouquan. Here, the offensive will be the most violent, I made two assumptions, if Yelu Dashi can withstand it, it will be fine."
"But if you can't stand it," Xunchun said, "Qionghuayuan will also fight to the death to protect His Highness comprehensively, escape from Shangjing, and cover your rendezvous with His Majesty."
"No." Duan Ling said, "Dad will definitely come to pick me up."
Xunchun replied: "That's right. Your Highness, please don't trust anyone. The messenger sent by Yelu Zongzhen also asked the King of the North Court to send you to Zhongjing, but looking at the current situation, it is too dangerous."
"I see." Duan Ling understood what Xunchun meant: don't go with Helian's house, and don't be picked up by Yelu Zongzhen, and stay in the city. If something happens, it's still controllable.
After Hulao Pass, Li Jianhong had not yet left the pass, so he detected the ambush army in Xiliang and wanted to delay him outside the Hulao Pass. Launching a surprise attack, the Xiliang army collapsed immediately.
Duan Ling knew that his father was less than 600 miles away at this time, but this night was also the most dangerous night in Shangjing.
At the fourth watch, there was a loud noise in the distance, followed by the noise of soldiers and horses and the panic of the people. They were used to being awakened in the middle of the night, but this time it seemed to be more serious than before.
"When-when-when-"
Ming Jin sounded, signaling his side to withdraw.
Duan Ling had been sleeping in his clothes for the past few days. When he heard the sound, he grabbed his bow and sword, got out of bed, and rushed out of the hospital. He saw that the fire in the Nancheng district had already turned red for most of the sky.
The Yuan army has entered the city!
On the night of July 6th, the Yuan people waited for another round of reinforcements from their own side and launched a general attack. Yelu Dashi saw that it was difficult to hold on, and led his army out of the city to meet the enemy. The two sides fought under the city wall with blood.
With the almost desperate sound of gold, thousands of oil cups were thrown into Shangjing City in an instant like a bolide in the sky!
The meteor wrapped in raging flames fell to the ground, exploded, and the continuous fire covered most of the southern city. With the wind blowing, it swept toward the east and west cities. Shangjing had become a sea of fire, and in the thick smoke, there was a scream of pain. And howling, like a hell on earth.
Several Liao troops rushed into the Qionghua Courtyard. Duan Ling stood in the courtyard with a long sword and shouted, "Whatever! Get out of here!"
The few Liao soldiers were obviously deserters, covered in blood, watching Duan Ling gasp for breath, and the sound of machines in the Qionghua courtyard, all the girls came out, each holding a strong crossbow, pointing at the deserters.
The deserters gradually retreated, and as soon as they went out, they were shot dead by the cavalry who rushed in on a galloping horse. Madam?"
Ding Zhi put down his weapon and took him in. After a while, the personal soldiers were still waiting. Xunchun came out in a hurry and found Duan Ling who was washing his face in the courtyard. Hurt, I wanted to see you after returning to the city, but I refused."
"How is the city gate?" Duan Ling asked.
Xunchun shook his head slightly and said, "It's not broken yet, the Helian family managed to escape, and Yelu Dashi did not hesitate to go out of the city to fight in order to let them live. Last year, he was hit by an arrow and fell from a horse, and his health was not good. Do you want to go? Go? If so, I will order now to prepare a car for you."
Duan Ling didn't know why Yelu Dashi was looking for him, maybe he guessed his identity, or maybe it was because Yelu Zongzhen had specially instructed... But looking at Xunchun's face, Yelu Dashi's injury was not optimistic. Completely fell into this.
At this time, he must go to see him. If Yelu Dashi died, he would have to come back to inform Qionghuayuan and retreat.
Duan Ling finally nodded, Xunchun made arrangements immediately, and before leaving, he reminded: "Don't delay."
Shangjing ushered in the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. The sky was bright, and the city was so stuffy that it was very uncomfortable. It was like a huge steamer. The Nancheng District was still burning. It's people waiting.
The personal soldiers hurriedly brought Duan Ling into the room, and heard a violent coughing sound. Several servants and the princess were taking care of Yelu Dashi, and there were several cronies in the room.
Duan Ling was taken aback, this was the situation where he was explaining the funeral.
"All... step back." Yelu Dashi said.
The rest retreated, leaving Duan Ling in the room.
Yelu Dashi said, "You... come and let me see."
Duan Ling approached a little and looked at Yelu Dashi. A blood hole had been pierced through Yelu Dashi's shoulder, which was now tied with a bandage. Duan Ling said, "Your Majesty?"
Yelu Dashi raised his hand slightly, and Duan Ling hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, don't speak."
Immediately after, Duan Ling pressed his finger on Yelu Dashimai Gate, and then observed his condition. When he saw that he spoke, there was blood in his mouth and nose. He hurriedly took a damp cloth and wiped it for him. Based on this, it was inferred that he was bumped on the battlefield and even He was trampled by a horse and injured his liver and lungs. Although there were no major wounds on his body, his spleen, lungs, liver and other internal organs were already bleeding, and he could no longer recover.
"It's you." Yelu Dashi said, "is it... you?"
Duan Ling: "..."
Yelu Dashi said intermittently: "That night, with Your Majesty... in the Qionghua Courtyard... After drinking wine and going back, I saw... your shadow... The more I thought about... the more... I felt, you... "
Duan Ling had mixed feelings in his heart and replied, "It's me, Your Majesty."
"Your father really... doesn't deceive me." Yelu Dashi said, "you... sure enough... still... here, I know... your father... will definitely come... let him... be careful... someone... someone... betrayed... "
Duan Ling gasped, his heart beating wildly.
Yelu Dashi looked at Duan Ling, opened his mouth slightly, and his expression had some kind of anticipation, as if he wanted to ask him where Li Jianhong was, and as if he wanted to tell him something, Duan Ling knew that Yelu Dashi was dying. On the occasion, he hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty?"
However, Yelu Dashi's trachea was blocked by blood foam. Before saying a word, he coughed violently. The princess outside led the doctor inside in a panic. The princess shouted: "Get out! Get out!"
The personal soldiers hurriedly took Duan Ling out. Before Duan Ling could ask, he heard the sound of crying inside, and Yelu Dashi died.
There was chaos in the mansion, and no one came to take care of Duan Ling. The more Duan Ling thought about it, the more wrong it became. He hurried out of the mansion, boarded the carriage, and ordered, "Quick, go back to Qionghuayuan!"
The carriage turned around and galloped into the street. Duan Ling leaned on the seat, closed his eyes and thought about it, his brows furrowed. He always felt that Yelu Dashi was about to say something, and that expression seemed to remind him to be careful.
There were shouts of killing outside, and the Yuan army turned to attack the west gate. The carriage turned away. Duan Ling came back to his senses, opened the curtain of the car and looked out. , Duan Ling suddenly became vigilant, but did not dare to speak, so as not to cause the driver to be alert, remembering that since he left the palace and got into the car, the driver has not said a word, and has not even said "drive".
But when he came out of Qionghuayuan, the driver obviously opened his mouth! The only possibility is that while waiting outside the palace, someone was changed!
Duan Ling kept quiet, but suddenly rolled out of the car, the carriage stopped, the driver immediately rolled over and got out of the car, and came to chase Duan Ling, but Duan Ling was already prepared, dodged into the alley, and copied it when he came out. He took a short path, covered his mouth and nose with his robe, and rushed into the flames and thick smoke.
The coachman lost his pursuit, stopped, slowly took off his hat, thought for a moment, turned and chased towards Qionghuayuan.