The Child Emperor

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Jin Chuiduo rode into the riverside village, which was no longer a stockade. Anyone on both sides dared to call her Queen Empress, she stared, and soon, the excited cry disappeared.

She came to Han Ruzi, did not dismount, did not stop her eyes on him, looked around for a while, and said, Your name is Chao Hua?

Chao Hua was startled, It's me, the queen...

I brought back your father-killer.

what?

The eldest brother Jin Chunbao in the back dismounted, dragged a person behind him, and pushed him in front of Chao Hua.

Yan Dong and Yan Qilang knelt in the muddy water with a look of panic. Suddenly, he saw the King of the East Sea and cried bitterly: The King of the East Sea saved me, I'm doing things for you.

The King of Donghai was so angry that he went up and kicked fiercely, Doing things for me? Leaving me here alone, is this called doing things for me? Follow the Chai family and set fire to the village, is this called doing things for me?

Yan Dong's hands were tied behind his back, and he got up after rolling in the muddy water. His body was even more dirty, and he cried, It was you who asked us to take the stockade and wait for Hou Juan to come back and kidnap him, but he was already prepared, we I had no choice but to flee, it was also your uncle's idea to set fire to the riverside village.

King Donghai wanted to go up and kick again, but Chao Hua stepped forward to stop him, pulled out his waist knife, pointed at Yan Dong, and asked coldly, You killed my father?

Ah? Your father... who is that?

Master Chao Yongsi.

Yan Dong thought for a while, then looked at the East Sea King, who immediately said, I didn't let you kill anyone.

Yan Dong didn't dare to put the blame on the East Sea King, turned around and said to the boss of the Jin family, I didn't kill it alone. There were five people present, including Jin Chunbao...

Jin Chunbao blushed, bowed his head and said, I was indeed present at the time. Yan Dong did it without asking our consent, and I did not stop it... If you want revenge, I am here.

Chao Hua was full of anger, but he was a little hesitant when it came to the elder brother of The Empress.

Just when Yan Dong was trying to get rid of his responsibilities, Han Ruzi walked behind Jin Chuiduo and cupped his hands to the mad monk Guangding: You guys are here too timely, you saved our lives.

It's the rain that came just in time. Guangding brought dozens of people, all of whom had already dismounted, and their reserved expressions couldn't hide their curiosity.

Master Lao Guangding will introduce the heroes to me.

Only then did Guangding report everyone's names and nicknames one by one, and Han Ruzi handed over to everyone, trying to remember this string of names.

There were originally a few hundred people, but everyone had something to do, so they didn't come. These fifty-four people wanted to come over to see if His Majesty needed help, but I didn't expect that there would be a siege by the young people. The timely rain has thrown them into chaos, giving us a chance to make merit.

Han Ruzi was about to thank him again, but Guang Ding winked and motioned him to speak aside.

The attackers on the land retreated, the boats on the lake did not come, and there was some confusion in the stockade. Han Ruzi and Guangding walked into a nearby surviving house to talk.

Your Majesty is really going to the northern border to fight the Huns?

certainly.

Then there's nothing to say. We'll say goodbye later. Sigh, I can't be a mad monk anymore. Let's find a place to be a bandit.

I owe you an apology. Everyone was willing to take the risk to get together, but I gave up halfway because of me...

Guangding waved his hand, I can't blame Your Majesty, it's our whim, plus the urges of those who look out for breath... I didn't discuss it with Your Majesty beforehand.

Please stop calling me Your Majesty.

Okay, then we'll say goodbye.

Wait. Han Ruzi glanced outside, Yan Dong was still trying to shirk his responsibilities, Chao Hua was hesitant with the knife in his hand, and Jin Chuiduo sat on the horse's back without saying a word or looking at anyone.

Han Ruzi said sincerely: If, just if, I can still become emperor, what do you ask for?

Hey, then we have to really help us to be eligible to make a request.

Anyway, if it is, let's talk about it.

Guangding thought for a while, then put his hands together and said: Jianghu people want face and reputation, and they don't ask for anything. As long as His Majesty can amnesty the world and reduce some money and food for the people, it should be a thank you to all the heroes of the rivers and lakes.

Han Ruzi smiled, and Guangding added: Of course, there are also people who want to be officials. This is another matter. I don't need to convey it.

If one day, I need your help, where can I find you?

Guangding stared at Han Ruzi, I see people a little bit, but not as good as Chunyu Xiao, he is optimistic about you and is willing to bet big on you, and I, to be honest, feel that there is something missing in you, it is difficult to regain the throne. .

Master, please make it clear. Han Ruzi cupped his hands.

I don't call you Your Majesty, and you don't call me Master either. I'm just a crazy monk who doesn't live in a fixed place.

Then ask the monk to make it clear.

Guangding pointed at the fifty-odd Jianghu people outside, These heroes are here to support His Majesty, but they are unwilling to follow His Majesty to the northern border. Why? The risk is too great, and the income is too little. We don't need our help to resist the Huns.

You mean I lack ambition?

Guangding opened his mouth wide, but his laughter was very small, Yizhi can't be seen or touched, who knows if you have it or not? What you lack is the spirit of a hero, pure and innocent, and easy-going. At first glance, it is the son of your noble family who grew up in the courtyard of the deep house. There are all kinds of things in the rivers and lakes. You are not the same as us. Alas, Chunyu Xiao really hurt us. Well, that's it. You want to know how to find us in the future. , it's actually simple, if you can really be famous all over the world, I will naturally bring someone to find you.

The monk saluted, and then changed to clasping his fists, strode out, got on his horse, and shouted to his companions, Let's go, brothers, the official eagle dogs must have been dispatched to tease them.

The crowd responded, mounted their horses one after another, and roared away.

At this time, Han Ruzi could subdue a group of poor and needy people, but he was not very attractive to the heroes of the arena. He didn't care, he also walked out of the room and said to Jin Chuiduo, I thought you brought them here.

Jin Chuiduo didn't seem to hear, and waited for a while before saying, We just met by chance.

Han Ruzi said to Chao Hua again, Are you sure who killed Chao Zhuo?

It's this person. Chao Hua pointed at Yan Dong with a knife, and had already decided not to expand the scope of his enemies, It's just that others didn't have time to stop him, he was the one who used the knife.

Yan Dong finally understood that the King of the East Sea could not save him, turned around and pleaded with Han Ruzi: My father was the deputy commander of Jingzhao, my grandfather was the general of Zhennan, I just killed an old fisherman, don't let me I’m going to lose money, and my family can take out any money. Marquis Tien, I beg you, we’re the same kind of people, I’ve been a servant, and I’ve been in the palace…”

Han Ruzi stretched out his hand to stop Yan Dong from speaking, and said loudly to the crowd: He killed not only an old fisherman, but also the leader of the rebel army, and the crime is unforgivable. Then he said to Chao Hua: General Chao, please execute the military law.

Chao Hua nodded, holding the knife in both hands and holding it up high, Yan Dong huddled in the muddy water and repeated, Don't kill me...

Chao Hua slashed with a knife.

The blood spurted out, the East Sea King trembled, his brows were slightly wrinkled, and he turned his head. In his heart, he agreed with Yan Dong's statement that if the old fisherman died, he would not even blink, but this is a noble man. Children, even if they die, they shouldn't die at the hands of another fisherman.

The East Sea King just thought about it.

Let's go. Han Ruzi ordered.

The rebels went out of the village in order.

Jin Chuiduo said to his second brother Jin Chunzhong, Come with me.

Where?

Of course, to the grasslands.

Where's father?

Killed by the Chai family.

Aren't we taking revenge?

How to get revenge in the capital? Jin Chuiduo's face was slightly cold, and the second brother always listened to her words and rarely asked questions.

Jin Chunzhong glanced at Han Ruzi, Marquis Tien also wants to go to the north, why not...

People are going to fight against the Xiongnu, we are going to... what's the matter with walking together? Father failed to save, the road to the grassland was full of difficulties and obstacles, and Jin Chuiduo was not in a good mood.

The maid, Dragonfly, had been riding behind the young lady, and she kept winking at Han Ruzi.

Han Ruzi stepped forward and said, You should come with us.

why?

First, the Chai family sent people to attack the riverside village twice, that is, they thought that I was also responsible for the death of Chai Xiaohou, and we should help each other. Second, Jin Chunzhong is my capable officer, and I need him. Third ... Third, I invite you.

Han Ruzi didn't wait for Jin Chuiduo to express his position, and walked forward.

Jin Chunzhong looked at his sister, saw that she didn't speak for a long time, and didn't move anywhere, he finally had a bottom in his heart, a smile gradually appeared on his face, and he ran to chase Hou Juan.

There were fewer and fewer people in the stockade, and the elder brother Jin Chunbao whispered, I don't think Chao Hua has forgiven us...

Has the Chai family forgive me? Have we forgiven the Chai family? Why should Chao Hua forgive us?

Jin Chunbao bowed his head and said nothing. Within a day, he lost his father, his sister's affection, and the trust and status of the rebel army. It was a complete defeat, but he had nowhere to go, so he could only follow silently.

The sky was about to dawn, and the road was getting more and more muddy. King Donghai was another person who had nowhere to go. He trudged hard and said to Han Ruzi: You are really pity for Xiangxiang and Yuyu. There are only a few horses in total, all of which are given to the Jin family. There's even a maid. What about my cousin?

She's not here. Han Ruzi missed Cui Xiaojun, but he didn't intend to show his emotions to the King of the East Sea. The Jin family is from the Huns, and it may be useful to go to the northern Xinjiang.

What's the use? You're going to war, not kissing.

Han Ruzi turned his head and glanced at the East Sea King, Who said that Northern Xinjiang must fight?

Donghai King was stunned for a moment, then sneered: Hey, you have become insidious, no, you have always been so insidious, but you have never shown it before. You want to go to the northern border to avoid the limelight, and then sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, I am afraid of you. If you don't last for a month, you will be swallowed by a tiger.

You should go with me.

I'm being held hostage by you now, do you have a choice?

You can choose to go with me voluntarily.

The King of Donghai stopped talking. He knew what Han Ruzi wanted to say. The most powerful backer, Taifu Cui, secretly had murderous intentions, which made his world collapse into pieces, and it was difficult to return home.

Han Ruzi didn't say much, and strode forward, occasionally looking around, and found that the team did not become chaotic or shortened, and he was very happy.

The team marched very slowly, and when the sky was bright, Dangerous jumped out from the roadside, and the righteous soldiers guarding the flank did not notice him at all.

Don't be ordered to walk beside Han Ruzi without a word of explanation, and Han Ruzi does not intend to ask.

After noon, the team arrived on the official road. A rebel army in tattered clothes wanted to openly discuss with the Southern Army Chief Sima. The King of the East Sea thought this was a joke, but he still pointed out the location of the Southern Army camp.

The group walked not far on the official road, and met a team of officers and soldiers, real officers and soldiers, with flags fluttering.

The front of the Rebel Army stopped, Han Ruzi and Donghai King stepped forward to watch, Donghai King recognized it at a glance, That is the flag of the palace guards, the Queen Mother... Do you want to declare an order to you?