The Child Emperor

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The tunnel in the city is not long, it is very narrow, and you can only crawl inside. After coming out, the seven people are all disheartened. Looking back, Jincheng stands not far away, shrouded in night, and there is a small mound blocking it, and they can't see each other clearly. .

Everyone buried the exit again, and hurried to pick a hidden place. Gui Yuehua walked in the front and led the way, one foot deep and one foot shallow. Everyone had their own concerns, and no one spoke.

They left the city relatively late. After walking ten miles, it was already dawn. Gui Yuehua stood under a dead tree, pursed her lips and whistled, and soon there was a response from the woods. Seven or eight people came out, looking at their appearance and clothing. Chu people, the leader obviously recognized Gui Yuehua, and asked doubtfully, Why are there only a few people? Has it been done?

Gui Yuehua sighed, Hey, it's hard to say anything, bring Junhou out first, and the others are still in the city, so things can only be postponed.

The man came to Hua Bin, clasped his fists and smiled: Jun Hou is safe and sound, it has finally become a major event.

What kind of virtue and ability of Hua, dare to teach Dong Zhaizhu to come and save him?

The two were also old acquaintances, and they exchanged a few words. Dong Zhaizhu returned to the matter again, frowning slightly, I talked to the great king of Xiongnu, but we didn't get anything, so it's not good for us to meet people.

Gui Yuehua knew him better, and said impatiently, So Jun Jun didn't even bring his son out. The others stayed in the city. We went to see the Huns, and we have our own explanation.

The owner of Dongzhai laughed twice, glanced at the other five people, and said nothing. He led the way and entered the woods. There were dozens of people and horses hidden in the woods. The Huns camp more than ten miles away.

Relying on the large number of troops, the Huns retreated and camped, still being able to surround the city of Jin, and at the same time it was convenient for grazing cattle and horses.

On the way, the Huns greeted him and found that there were not many people out of the city, and they did not carry anything like a head. They immediately expressed their dissatisfaction. Said: You better have a speech, this Huns king is not very easy to get along with.

Don't worry. Gui Yuehua pointed at the other five people, They are all trusted guards by the emperor's side. They were persuaded by Junhou to voluntarily join the Huns. Is it a small credit?

Only then did Dong Zhaizhu smile.

The tents of the Huns are very messy, according to the size and gorgeousness, you can judge the master's dignity.

The owner of Dongzhai graciously asked Hua Bin and others to stay in an ordinary tent, and he and Gui Yuehua went to see the Huns. There are many kings of the Huns, and this one is called the king by everyone, and his status should not be low.

Hua Bin stood at the door, watched Gui Yuehua and others leave, turned around and said, Your Excellency is Deng Cui, the general of the chariot and cavalry, right?

The four attendants were taken aback, Deng Cui nodded and replied, It's me.

I just said that Your Majesty will not send anyone out of the city at random. The ugly words are at the front. If someone recognizes General Deng, I can only push the boat and claim to persuade General Deng to surrender. As for whether the Huns believe it or not, it depends on what General Deng does. said.

Deng Cui smiled and said, Don't worry, the Huns are easy to deceive.

Hua Bin smiled, not sure about the young general.

It didn't take long for Dong Zhaizhu to come back alone, Come with me, the king wants to see you.

Hua Bin said: What is the name of this noble person? Is it called 'the king'?

Your Majesty is what we call him. He likes it very much. That's right.

The group walked towards the largest tent in the camp. On the way, they met all the Huns on horseback, in groups of three or five, whistling and roaring. It seemed that there were no rules at all. Horses can always miss each other smoothly.

The tent was the size of two or three ordinary houses, with a floor under it. It took three steps to get to the door. The tent was covered with a thick felt blanket. Once inside, there was a strong sense of warmth, alcohol, and fragrance. Mixed up together.

There were quite a few people in the tent, and in the middle sat a stout Xiongnu in his forties, flanked by six or seven concubines.

As soon as Deng Cui looked up, he saw the East Sea King.

The King of the East Sea was wearing the clothes of ordinary soldiers of the Yiwei Camp, sitting on the side seat, and saw Deng Cui, his face changed slightly.

The two stared at each other for a moment.

Hua Bin noticed this scene and thought that it was not even a bit of an accident. She said that she met when she met. She took a few steps forward and was about to bow down to the King of the Huns, and introduced the generals of chariots and cavalry to surrender, hoping to get through, but Deng Cui spoke first , clasped his fists to the side seat and smiled: General Chai! I didn't expect to meet here.

King Donghai regained his composure. Chai Ping was his fake identity. Seeing Deng Cui wearing Yiweiying clothes, he understood that the other party was also a fake, so he folded his fists in return, and said in confusion, Excuse my clumsiness, Your Excellency looks familiar, as if He is also a person by the emperor's side, but I don't know what to call him.

General Chai, the nobleman forgets things, I am from the Yiwei Camp...

Everyone in the tent looked sideways, Deng Cui hurriedly shut up, followed Hua Bin, and knelt on the ground together.

The Xiongnu King didn't seem to have any doubts, and asked with the help of an interpreter: Are all the Yi and guards of the Emperor of Chu like you?

Deng Cui is slender, handsome, and has the style of Yiwei, and replied: The state of Chu has a good face, and the Yiweis selected are similar to me.

After the interpreter finished speaking, the Great King of the Huns laughed and waved his hand. Someone came over and led Deng Cui and others to the side seats, and sat next to the King of the East Sea.

My name is Wei Su. Deng Cui whispered.

The King of the East Sea hummed softly, and also whispered back: Chai Ping.

The servants of the palace and Deng’s palace were not in the tent, and they were obviously not qualified to meet the great Xiongnu. Deng Cui drank and ate meat with confidence, as if he often came here as a guest.

Among the many Chu people, Deng Cui was the most outstanding in appearance, and he was able to let go in front of the Huns. He immediately attracted the attention of the Huns and a group of concubines, and the translator asked: That Yiwei, the king asks you, how many emperors of Chu are there? Guard? You and this General Chai are in the same battalion, so why don't you know each other very well?

Deng Cui swallowed the meat in his mouth and replied: There are less than 4,000 defenders in the city, and the emperor's guards number more than 1,000. Although General Chai and I are in the Yiwei Camp, I am the Yiwei with a halberd. The one who saves face for the emperor, General Chai was born in honor and has mixed seniority in the Yiwei Camp. We are not all the way. I have a low status, so I know him.

After listening to the translation, the Xiongnu's concubines giggled and pointed, apparently believing that little soldiers were more noble than generals.

King Donghai lowered his head and said nothing. He only wanted to escape from the siege of the Huns, or to return to the capital, or to see his uncle Cui Hong, hoping to get rid of the grievances and become a family again. He came to kill himself.

Deng Cui was very calm, saying everything, and demoting the Yiwei Camp to nothing, it was either a vain sack, or a noble person with a ghost in his heart. Few people really protect the emperor, and soon more people will come out to surrender. Like we can still carry the flag and hold the halberd, those honorable people who call themselves 'generals' are actually just like this General Chai, relying on Zu Yin to be the emperor's valet, and they can become high-ranking officials after a few years. soldiers fighting?

The interpreter said on behalf of the Huns: So it is, no wonder this General Chai is so young.

The King of Donghai blushed even more, and really wanted to remind Deng Cui to say a few words, but this is the territory of the Huns, and he is impersonating others, how dare he speak?

The Huns were not only polite when they entertained all the people of Chu. After three rounds of wine, the Huns clapped their hands, and a prisoner was soon brought in outside.

The prisoner had obviously been imprisoned for a long time, his clothes were tattered, his face and body were covered with scars, and his expression was haggard, but he had no intention of being timid. To shake is to refuse to give in.

Donghai King and Deng Cui looked at each other and were surprised. They never expected that there were still many acquaintances in the Xiongnu camp.

The Huns noticed the changes in their expressions, and the translator asked, Do you recognize this person?

The King of the East Sea nodded. He was too flustered now and didn't know how to answer. Deng Cui said flatly, This person's name is Zhuo Ruhe. He is the consort of Chu, the county governor of Hongnong, and the imperial envoy for grain distribution.

When Zhuo Ruhe toured the counties and counties of the world, he visited Daiguo and met Deng Cui. As for King Donghai and Hua Bin, they were people he had known for a long time, but he just stood with his head held high, as if the tent was full of strangers. .

The Xiongnu King was very satisfied with this answer, which showed that Yiwei was honest and did not lie, so he said a lot of words and translated: Zhuo Ruhe, you are the consort in Chu, and you can also be consort in the Xiongnu. Da Chanyu's daughter and granddaughter are younger and more beautiful enough to be worthy of you. You say that Chu is full of loyal ministers and good generals, but you see, Chu's honorable people and the emperor's guards have all come to surrender to the Huns. What to say?

Zhuo Ruhe didn't squint, The population of Great Chu is huge, a hundred times larger than that of the Huns. It is normal to have a few black sheep. Aren't more Chu troops still sticking to Jincheng?

When the interpreter was about to speak again, Deng Cui stood up and said, Zuo Ruhe, do you still recognize me?

Zhuo is a very good man, he doesn't recognize chaotic ministers and thieves. Zhuo Ru Ruhe raised his head and said, his eyes still not moving.

Deng Cui said: Zhuo Concubine, you may not recognize me, but you must recognize the situation. Now Jincheng is alone and the emperor is seriously ill, and he can't hold on for long. Moreover, the emperor's ascension to the throne is shallow, and he cannot be supported by his subjects. Today's end is really self-inflicted. Da Chu's arrogance is exhausted, everyone knows, why should Zhuo's concubine support it alone?

Zhuo Ruhe glanced at Deng Cui, Hey, in the eyes of chaotic ministers and thieves, they are naturally chaotic ministers and thieves. You said that the emperor ascended the throne in the Qing Dynasty, but the Great Chu Dingding has a hundred years, and the ancestors have merit and descendants; you said that the emperor cannot be supported by his subjects, but The emperor went all the way to relieve disasters and persuade the farmers. All the people of the world wish the emperor a long life and peace. You said that Jincheng was alone, but Zhuo saw that reinforcements were coming from all over the country. Saying that the emperor is seriously ill...I don't believe it.

Deng Cui smiled and said: The reinforcements are on the way, why is Zhuo Concubine here?

It will take some time for the reinforcements to gather, but the Huns can't let the Huns think that there is no one to save Chu, so I voluntarily brought troops here, not for anything else, but just to let the emperor know that Jincheng is not alone.

So you died without regrets?

No regrets.

Deng Cui turned to the great king of the Huns, This kind of person is dead set on the emperor, the so-called ignorant loyalty is true, and he is still imagining that someone can gather the Chu army outside the Great Wall and attack the Xiongnu with Cui Hong's army from south to north, kill him, and keep him. useless.