The Child Emperor

The horns of the Huns were complicated and varied, and the Chu people could not understand them, but the Huns understood the meaning, so they retreated in an orderly manner, as if they were tired, and decided to rest for a while, completely ignoring the reactions and feelings of the enemy. .

The soldiers of the Chu army chased after the gap in the city wall, stopped consciously, stared blankly at the smoke and dust in the distance, and looked back at the half-abandoned city, as if in a dream, without cheering or asking, worried that such a scene would disappear in a blink of an eye. It will turn around and launch a more powerful attack.

Han Ruzi still hadn't made contact with the enemy, and he was still at a loss. He held a spear and squeezed through the crowd under the protection of Cai Xinghai. Standing in front of the crowd, he suddenly turned around and ordered: The soldiers and soldiers put out the fire, the people of Beicheng, and those who can walk will all come. Repair the city walls and keep the barriers in the street still.

Even if it came from the emperor himself, an order would not be executed automatically. Cai Xinghai immediately ordered the soldiers to find generals and officers to quickly convey the imperial edict.

No one felt that the battle was over, so no one dared to relax. There was not much fire left in the city. After the soldiers were extinguished, they rested on the spot. to supply the soldiers.

It took a long time to repair the city wall. After noon, the gaps were barely blocked, but it could not withstand the collision, and it only took shape and stabilized the military.

The eunuchs and guards reunited with the emperor.

The guards with strong martial arts are indeed not suitable for such a large number of melee, the casualties are heavy, only more than ten people are left, and they are all decorated. Wang He's injuries are particularly serious. .

Meng E was also injured, which was not serious. All of her secret attacks were useless. At the critical moment, she relied on her body to avoid fatal dangers again and again.

Except for Cai Xinghai, most of the eunuchs did not participate in the battle. Han Ruzi sent Liu Jie and others to the rear to direct the people to take care of the wounded.

Only half of the Daiwangfu remained, and the rest of the house was crumbling. The only safe place was the front yard, where Han Ruzi summoned his ministers.

More than half of the warriors will not be able to survive. Either they died in battle, or they were seriously injured. Fan Chongshan paid the price for his bravery. He was wounded by more than a dozen times, and so far is in a coma. Dozens of people took over different areas of the city separately, preparing for the next deadly battle.

Civilian casualties were even more severe. Everyone thought that this was the last battle, so they fought bravely and fell to the streets. Zhang Jing, the criminal, was one of them. Although the emperor never gave him complete trust, he still Die faithfully.

This time, there is no long live Shanhu, and no plans are made. Everyone comes silently, accepts orders silently, and obeys silently. It is not that they have any ideas about the emperor, but they dare not have any attitude - no one wants to think about death all the time. No one wants to be overjoyed and sad, just don't want to.

Han Ruzi arranged everything himself, he had to think, and think deeply.

Why did the Huns retreat?

This time Cui Teng rushed to the front line, was seriously injured, and was also sent to the rear. The King of the East Sea came to see the emperor with a dirty body, holding a spear in his hand, standing behind the emperor in the posture of a guard, waiting for the generals. Leaving, he asked, The Huns...why didn't they fight?

Han Ruzi shook his head, Go and have a look.

King Donghai and several guards followed. On the way, King Donghai defended himself in a low voice: I joined the war and was blocked in an empty yard. It was dark, and after walking around for a while, I also stabbed a Huns...

Han Ruzi smiled at him, Yes, I haven't even touched a Huns.

The King of the East Sea let out a long breath and smiled.

In a battle that is bound to be defeated and lost, everyone has the right to retreat timidly, and Han Ruzi will not blame anyone.

A group of people climbed a relatively complete section of the city wall, and the people who were repairing the gap stopped their work, knelt down to the emperor, and shouted long live. More so, many thought the emperor had just won a battle.

The soldiers were resting, and the head of the city was deserted, except for the flags that had been erected earlier still fluttering in the wind.

The Huns did not retreat too far, and were still standing near the siege device. Han Ruzi could not see their expressions, but felt that the other party seemed a little hesitant.

Ah... what are they waiting for? Donghai Wang wiped the sweat from his forehead and leaned his spear against the city wall, What are they waiting for?

No one could answer his question.

The generals in the city went to the city one after another to report the situation. The people have returned to the northern city. The soldiers have almost rested and can fight again, but the number is relatively small. I am afraid that it is impossible to guard all the streets. Some people suggested blocking some roads and leaving only a few. Ensure the concentration of troops.

Han Ruzi agreed.

Everyone couldn't help but look outside the city, with the same doubts as the King of the East Sea in their hearts, but they didn't dare to ask.

What are the leaders of the Huns discussing? Han Ruzi murmured. Only this can explain the indecision of the Huns.

Yeah, what to discuss? Donghai Wang only felt his palms wet, and his heart was as uncomfortable as a cat scratching. I guess...I guess...

He didn't have to guess. The Hun soldiers were surging like waves, but instead of attacking, they made way for a passage, and a group of Huns rushed towards Jincheng, like a group of messengers.

That was a real messenger, and it was the messenger of the Great Chu.

The Great Chu sent several groups of envoys to the Xiongnu, and one of them came from Jincheng. After Qiao Wanfu and others left the city, there was no news. Feng Ju, the envoy of the capital, did not even meet him at the Xiongnu side.

Qiao Wanfu finally came to see the emperor, alone, surrounded by Huns soldiers.

Most of the moat in the south of the city was filled up by the Huns. Qiao Wanfu saw someone at the top of the city from a distance and ran towards him. When he was sure that it was the emperor himself, he rolled off his horse, kowtowed on the ground, and then got up to face the emperor. Before he felt that the distance was almost there, he said loudly, Da Chanyu wants to see His Majesty.

The people in the city were taken aback, and the King of the East Sea asked the emperor, Da Chanyu is just outside the city?

Qiao Wanfu nodded, I arrived last night.

Although it was only a small city that could be conquered, Da Chanyu came to direct it personally.

Let the Huns retreat first, and then talk about the meeting. The King of the East Sea said loudly, and he had to talk about some conditions first.

Qiao Wanfu shook his head, Da Shan is going to see His Majesty here, in the Huns' army.

The King of the East Sea immediately whispered: This guy has surrendered. Listening to the tone of his speech, it seems that he is a Xiongnu.

Han Ruzi asked, What do you want to talk about?

To form an alliance, he said that the Chu army has proved its strength and can fight against powerful enemies together with the Huns. Qiao Wanfu paused, Wei Chen felt that Dadan really wanted to talk.

Hey, what does he think? Donghai King was very disdainful.

Han Ruzi thought for a while, Go back, half an hour later... Tell Da Shanyu, wait half an hour.

Qiao Wanfu kowtowed again, mounted his horse and returned the same way with the Huns.

The King of the East Sea was shocked, After half an hour, what does Your Majesty want to do?

What can I do? Han Ruzi turned to look at the ruined city, I am going to see Da Chanyu.

But……

Everyone performs their duties, it's time for me to perform my duties.

But...but...if the Huns imprison Your Majesty and force His Majesty to issue an imperial decree...

I'm ready to call Cai Xinghai and Liu Jie. Han Ruzi motioned for the King of the East Sea and the guards to retreat, leaving Meng E alone.

The King of the East Sea was the last to leave. He tried to persuade him several times, but he held back.

There were only two people left in the city, and Han Ruzi said, Is there still some of that poison left?

Meng E nodded.

Do you take it with you?

Meng E shook her head.

Go find it, I...

Meng E nodded again, she already understood the emperor's intention, turned around and went down the city, without a single word of nonsense.

Han Ruzi stayed alone at the head of the city, and remembered the words of Emperor Wu - I am a lonely man, no matter how much power, how many loyal ministers, how wide the land, ten steps away, within a thousand miles, there will always be someone outside of me. Major matters need the emperor to personally go out to solve.

Cai Xinghai and Liu Jie are here.

The emperor set a task for the two of them, Hide the treasure seal well, and never let it fall into the hands of the Huns.

The two knelt down, and several other generals came uninvited and knelt beside the two eunuchs.

Han Ruzi said with a smile: We have already fought the most tragic battle, what is there to fear? You all work hard, and I will entrust Jincheng to you.

Everyone just kowtowed and said nothing.

When Meng E came back, Han Ruzi ordered everyone to retreat.

The poison is a packet of white powder, much like crushed salt, with a slightly bitter taste that needs to be ingested and inhaled.

After Han Ruzi took the poison, Meng E did the same, and then threw the remaining poison into the city.

Why do you... Han Ruzi suddenly didn't want to say anything anymore. It was good to know many things, and the words seemed hypocritical. He smiled and turned to look into the distance. His eyes crossed the Huns, only looking at the mountains and the sky.

Meng E stood beside him and looked into the distance.

The two just stood side by side for a while without speaking.

Han Ruzi felt that the time was almost up, and asked with a smile, Do you still have an antidote?

Um.

Then you can't come with me.

I hid the antidote in a safe place in the city, and unless we come back together, no one will find it.

Okay, you can find three more guards, let's go see Da Chanyu.

The people in the city had already heard about the emperor's decision, and almost all crowded on the street. Han Ruzi got on his horse and deliberately circled for half a circle. Then he faced the crowd and tried his best to raise his voice. Slaves of the Huns, I will never humiliate your desperate fight on this trip!

Long live the deafening cry.

Han Ruzi waited for a pause, and appointed a general to take charge of the entire army in the city. With four guards, he rode out of the city gate on horseback to meet the Huns army like a dense forest.

The setting sun shone on the ground, and the five galloping people looked lonely.

For a while, the Xiongnu army stood still, as if to smash the five bold Chu people into pieces, but when the emperor approached, they moved away, and many even nodded their heads.

In front of the tent was a group of Chu people, all of them envoys. Han Ruzi was surprised to see Qu Zixi among them.

The emperor dismounted, and all the envoys rushed up to help him move forward. Qu Zixi pushed aside Feng Ju, the minister of officials, and whispered to the emperor, News from the morning: Deng Cui led his army to the east.

Han Ruzi nodded gratefully to Qu Zixi, a big doubt in his heart was solved, and a boulder fell to the ground.