The Child Emperor

The steps in the city tower were crowded with heavily armed soldiers, and those who went upstairs could only walk sideways. Meng E handed over the sword and was let go.

The room upstairs was very spacious, and there were also many guards standing there. At first glance, Han Ruzi couldn't find the target. After being reminded by the headmaster of Shenxiongguan, he finally saw his cousin Han Tong in the corner behind the guards. .

The two must have met before, one sitting on the emperor's throne, and the other standing with many clan children. Therefore, Han Tong recognized Han Ruzi, but Han Ruzi had no impression of that face.

There is a reason for the master book to be busy. He took a few steps forward and said with a flattering smile: General Zuo, the customs clearance document...

Han Tong stretched out his arms and waved his hands outward, as if he was chasing off nasty insects, but the master was more persistent than insects, and took two steps forward, General Zuo, I can't get out without documents, my general...

Han Tong suddenly strode forward, aggressive, holding the handle of the knife in his right hand, and gritted his teeth and said to the master book: No one can leave the customs, not even a mouse.

The master was stunned, regretting handing over the official seal before, But...but...

Someone! Somebody! Han Tong suddenly shouted, as if he was in great danger.

Not only the master, but even Han Ruzi was taken aback, and he didn't understand why the cousin's reaction was so intense.

Take it out, drive it out, drag it out, I don't want to see him again! I don't want to see him at all!

The guards in the house were all brought by Han Tong from the Northern Army. Two of them stepped forward and walked out with the master's arms raised. The master was frightened and confused. How could he offend this man? Left General of the Northern Army?

Han Tong was about 18 or 19 years old. His expression was gloomy and panicked, but he had to look dignified and calm. He clenched his fists with both hands, pressed them on the desk, and turned his eyes to Han Ruzi's feet, as if he was talking to a bug, You When it finally came, I knew you would come.

Han Ruzi said inexplicably, Well, I just arrived not long ago. It is said that General Tong arrived a little earlier than me.

For a while? Haha, just for a while, Shenxiongguan falls into my hands!

Han Ruzi glanced at Meng E, motioned her to stay where she was, and took two steps forward.

Han Tong looked even more nervous. Even though he was surrounded by tall and strong guards, he still lacked confidence. For fear of being hurt by his teenage cousin, he clenched his fists even tighter, but he didn't shout like he did before, his eyes were always downcast. , but refused to look at Han Ruzi.

Han Ruzi could clearly feel that this person was afraid of himself.

The Huns have already attacked the Iron Broken City, what are General Tong's plans?

The Huns...the Huns...how can there be the Huns? When Han Tong came to Shenxiongguan, there was no news of the Huns. He was shocked when he heard that the army had arrived in the morning. Come.

What are General Tong's plans? Han Ruzi asked again.

Han Tong slowly sat on the chair, holding his forehead with his hand, Plan? Champion Hou didn't say... Champion Hou asked me to guard Shenxiong Pass, and no one was allowed to pass...

Han Tong raised his head and finally looked at Han Ruzi, Especially you can't pass the border and go back to Beijing.

Han Ruzi smiled, I didn't want to go back to Beijing, I'm here to get rescue soldiers.

Han Tong also laughed, proud, and a little crazy, I thought I missed it, but I was a little earlier than you, haha, the champion Hou is so good, you can't go! You can't go...

When the other party's laughter subsided, Han Ruzi said, Shenxiongguan is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Even if the Huns come, they will not be able to attack for a while. General Tong does not need to panic.

The Huns...easy to defend and difficult to attack... Han Tong's whole body suddenly trembled, How did you enter the gate? The north gate...the north gate should also be closed, and it should be closed immediately.

Han Tong stretched out his hand and fumbled around on the table. A guard beside him couldn't see it. He stepped forward to help spread the paper and grind ink. Han Tong picked up the pen and quickly wrote an order. Then he took out the official seal from his arms and pressed it seriously. The order was given to the guard, who hurried away.

Han Ruzi watched silently, waiting for the guards to take orders to leave, he said: I have already come, I will stand in front of General Tong, and I will ask General Tong to switch off the people to let the people go, and then mobilize the troops outside the customs to immediately support the broken iron. city.

Han Tong looked surprised, as if wondering why Han Ruzi was still here, I have sent someone to inform the champion, he will make a decision, I just need to keep the gate and not open the door.

Han Ruzi increased his tone a little, Iron Broken City is in danger, anyone who comes will send reinforcements immediately, please make a decisive decision by General Tong.

I'm just guarding the gate.

There are 30,000 Chu troops in Broken Iron City.

I'm just guarding the gate.

Throw away the Iron Broken City, the Chu army can only defend Shenxiong Pass, and it will be difficult to get out of the pass for a decisive battle.

I'm just guarding the gate.

Iron Broken City has 500 honorable children, all of them from prominent families.

I'm just guarding the gate.

No matter what Han Ruzi said, Han Tong had only one answer.

Han Ruzi turned around and took a look. There were at least ten guards in the house, and Meng E was standing at the door. It seemed that he could not defeat ten and protect Marquis Juan.

Okay. When will the champion arrive?

I've already sent someone to inform the champion, I'm just guarding the gate.

Han Ruzi turned and walked towards the door, but the guards did not stop him.

At the door, Meng E gave a wink, Han Ruzi shook her head slightly, Han Tong was extremely wary, and now it was too risky to seize the Indo-Pacific.

Under the city tower, everyone was anxiously waiting, and the master was lost and had not recovered.

Brother-in-law, get it... Forget it, when I didn't ask. Cui Teng saw that Han Ruzi returned empty-handed.

Han Ruzi led the crowd away, and the streets were crowded with people and vehicles. Many people did not care about the customs clearance documents, but just wanted to leave the city immediately and avoid the Huns who would come at any time.

Han Ruzi stopped, General Tong refuses to open the city gate, mobilize reinforcements, and refuse to hand over the official seal. He has to wait for the order of the champion.

Cui Teng said stunned: Champion Hou Yuan is hundreds of miles away. It won't take five or six days for him to come back and forth? By then, the Iron Broken City will have long since returned to the Huns.

Han Ruzi asked the master, How many soldiers are there in Shenxiongguan?

The master book had no opinion at all, and immediately replied: There are 1,000 people in the customs, and there are 4,000 or 5,000 in the military camp outside the customs. If you want more people, you have to transfer troops from other places.

Without the official seal, how many people can you mobilize?

Huh? The master had a premonition that something was wrong.

Cui Teng grabbed him by the collar, Don't pretend to be confused, how many people can you mobilize?

The master clerk smiled bitterly: There is no official seal... Only the guards in the yamen can obey my orders, more than 20 people.

Where's Jiading?

Forty or fifty people, young and old, they don't know how to fight.

Let them put on their armor, bring them here, and tell them that there is no need to fight, and they will be strong.

I am General Wu's master, so I won't be involved in the affairs between General Zhenbei and General Zuo. The master was frightened.

If you want to go out of the city, just do as I say, and it won't affect you whether it succeeds or not.

The master was still hesitating, Cui Teng grabbed his collar again, the master had an idea, and hurriedly said: Okay, please come with me, the second son of Cui, you are the son of Master Cui, and you have more weight than me. .

Of course. Cui Teng pushed the master book to the yamen, and Han Ruzi sent five guards to follow.

He called Du Chuanyun, While I was upstairs, one of General Tong's guards went downstairs to give orders to the North City Gate. Did you see him?

Saw.

Remember what he looked like?

Remember.

Bring someone to stop him and persuade him to take us into the tower, if he doesn't agree...

I know what to do. Du Chuanyun had already run away.

Han Ruzi still assigned five guards to follow. As a result, there were only ten guards left by his side, including Meng E, and Fang Daye, an old general who had been silent.

After getting the official seal, General Fang will be able to leave the city.

Well. Fang Daye didn't even say a word of thanks, he walked away and huddled with ordinary people on the street.

Han Ruzi and the guards were standing on the street waiting. There was a car not far away with piles of baggage. The two children sitting on top were crying loudly. Their parents were anxiously looking at the city gate and had no energy to take care of them.

Compared with the time of Emperor Wu, the Great Chu had indeed declined, but it was not yet vulnerable. Han Ruzi secretly made up his mind to repel the Huns instead of passively defending the city.

Cui Teng and the master clerk rushed back first, bringing more than a hundred people, which was a little more than expected, and I don't know how Cui Teng requisitioned them.

Let's go to war. Cui Teng was in high spirits, but he was not afraid of anything, but the soldiers and servants who were requisitioned were as pale as their masters, and they showed their cowardice before they started.

Wait. Han Ruzi said.

After a while, Du Chuanyun also came back, He was disobedient and was kidnapped by me. He turned around and pointed back. At an intersection, five guards from Han Ruzi supported Han Tong's messenger. There was chaos in the streets, and no one cared about kidnappings in broad daylight.

Han Ruzi was about to give an order when a riot suddenly broke out under the city gate. Many people were shouting Open the city gate, but there was no response. The angry people turned to the city tower, and a tall figure rushed in front, angrily said: The city gate The gatekeeper is above, let him come out and say something!

Fang Daye was wearing civilian clothes. When he shouted, more people followed and shouted for the city gate officer to come out.

Han Tong's guards numbered more than 100, and they drew swords and swords one after another, but there were too many people coming, and the guards couldn't help but be nervous.

Han Ruzi waved to the rear, and five guards came over with a messenger. Han Ruzi said, Ask your companion for help.

The messenger soldier had a bruised nose and a swollen face. He was about to scream, but now he shut his mouth tightly and shook his head angrily. Du Chuanyun said, I'll come. He jumped into a car, stretched out his hand and dragged the messenger up, shouting at the tower, There are Xiongnu spies in the north, go and help! Look, your people are injured!

The guards inside and outside the tower saw the injured messenger from a distance, and they were shocked and confused.

Han Ruzi said to Cui Teng and the master book: You can go upstairs to save people.

Cui Teng was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood, Yes, Han Tong is in trouble, we have to help, everyone, come with me, rescue General Zuo, everyone will be rewarded!

Cui Teng led the soldiers to rush through the crowd and squeezed towards the tower. The guards could not figure out the purpose of the group of soldiers, so they hesitated to move away. Some guards even squeezed out, trying to meet the messengers and get Know exactly what happened to the North Gate.

Han Ruzi stood on the side of the street, watching the chaotic scene he created. In the past, he was always a little nervous when he took risks, worrying about gains and losses, but this time, he was really calm and confident that the victory was in his hands.

Sometimes a weaker enemy brings more confidence.