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People are always changing. Occasionally, when looking back at the past, they realize that they have long been far from the goal.

When Chu Huan first entered the customs from the northwest, apart from grief and anger, he could only bear with it and seek self-protection. At that time, he was alone and had no support. It was not easy to find the real culprit who killed Feng Hanxiao. Can try to protect himself first, and then seek revenge.

This is a normal reaction of a normal person. At that time, Chu Huan had absolutely no ambition in the world, and he didn't even have the slightest idea of ​​dominating one side, just like a businessman's biggest goal is to get rich, and a scholar wants to take the high school exam, but The goal of an ordinary farmer is to have a better harvest for one year, so that the family can be fed and clothed.

In the whole world, there are not many people born with the idea of ​​fighting for world hegemony. Many emperors and generals who founded the country just wanted to survive at the beginning.

Chu Huan's ambition at the beginning was really ordinary. He just hoped to do his best to find out the real culprit, and then give an explanation to the dead Feng Hanxiao and the Thirteen Taibao. At that time, he didn't even know whether he was really Can find the real culprit and find out the truth behind the scenes.

At that time, he really didn't know what else he could do other than avenge his brother.

In all fairness, meeting Luo Duo in the wine shop may have started a turning point in his destiny, and meeting King Qi really changed the path he had planned.

In fact, God's will is impermanent, and human plans are often inferior to changes.

Whether Luo Duo taught him martial arts later, or he entered the capital through King Qi, his life was fundamentally different. His martial arts advanced by leaps and bounds, coupled with what he saw, in this turbulent era of the empire, a path of his own gradually emerged. He went from an ordinary Wu Jingwei to the current governor of Xiguan. No matter whether he is active or passive, his vision and knowledge are no longer comparable to what he was able to do at the beginning.

Even when he first arrived in the Northwest, he thought about being a loyal minister, loyal to the court, and working for the well-being of the people. It was only when he opened his eyes wide that he realized that he was just a pawn in the power struggle, and he was a pawn in the power struggle. A dead chess piece sent by the emperor to the northwest.

It's just that no one thought that this dead chess piece would come alive.

God's will tricks people, Chu Huan sometimes feels that people's fate seems to be predestined by heaven in the dark, but of course he doesn't want to be a chess piece that can be manipulated by others.

Princes and generals, I would rather be kind!

When he was hiding in Liujia Village, he had a responsibility. With each step he took, the burden on his shoulders became heavier and lighter, and now he is the veritable king of the Northwest. What he carried was no longer something he could just let go.

With him as the center, a huge interest group has formed, which not only includes his family members, but also the northwest gentry headed by the seven surnames of Xiguan, as well as a large number of officials promoted and appointed by him. These people have become his interest group An important part of it is closely related to his honor and disgrace.

As Mei Niang said, in today's world, packs of wolves take food, if you advance, you may not live, but if you retreat, you will surely die.

And he knew very well that from the moment Qi Wang Yingren arrived in the northwest, he had no way out, especially in the eyes of the prince, he had become a thorn in the flesh.

Chu Huan knew that no matter how his fate changed, the best way for him to control his fate was to strengthen himself. Only when his own strength was strong could he be able to attack and retreat with ease.

If he still lives in seclusion in Liujia Village, he doesn't have to think too much, but now that he is in a high position and has power, he also bears the corresponding responsibilities. In this troubled world, he has no way out, because Once he retreats, it will be destroyed, and what is destroyed is not him alone, but a huge group, including his children and family members.

The morning sun has risen from the horizon of the sky, the sun is rising in the east, and the sun is shining.

In fact, there are not many things that Tiangong really needs to clean up. Before dawn, the soldiers, generals and officials are all ready, and they can set off for Wuping Fucheng only after the crown prince gives an order.

Wuping Fucheng is only a few dozen miles away, and the crown prince has already sent people to prepare in advance. When he arrived at Ruonayan Zhouting, he set off for Wuzhou with Beiyonghou Feng Polu early.

Hexi officials and gentry in the square, as well as various art troupes, have also made preparations. Everyone knows that a great change has taken place in Tiangong, but no one knows the details.

People looked in the direction of Juxian Temple from time to time, but no one came out for a long time.

In the Hall of Immortals, the prince's face was extremely solemn. Xuanyuan Shao was standing in front of the prince at this moment, expressionless as usual, but Xue Huai'an and the others were all frowning. The atmosphere in the hall was rather solemn.

"Your Highness, it's already dawn, and we can set off." Xue Huai'an hesitated for a while, and finally said: "This is the auspicious time for Yigong, if it is later, the auspicious time is over...!"

The corners of the prince's eyes twitched slightly, and one hand clenched into a fist.

Lin Yuanfang said cautiously: "Your Highness, Chu Huan is ambitious. Since he kidnapped the queen, he may not be able to release the queen. In my opinion, we must send more people to block all important roads and gates. In addition, we must issue arrest orders immediately. A huge reward is offered, as long as someone can catch Chu Huan, it doesn't matter whether he lives or dies...!"

Before he finished speaking, Xue Huai'an said angrily, "Master Lin, are these words appropriate at this time?"

"Xue Butang, since Chu Huan dared to hold the queen hostage, he has decided to turn his back on him." Lin Yuanfang said coldly: "Now, at this critical time, of course, you must tell the truth in front of His Highness. Could it be that at this time, You still want to deceive His Highness with sweet words?"

"Sweet words?" Xue Huai'an laughed back angrily, "Master Lin, I want to ask you, what is the most important thing now? I have sent people to Wuping Prefecture City to make preparations. Everyone there already knows that His Highness is coming soon, and The barbarian chiefs who are under house arrest in the city are also ready to welcome them. His Highness should set off to Dewuping Prefecture as soon as possible at this time, summon the officials and the barbarian chiefs, and comfort them... Now that the situation in Hexi is not stable, His Highness should worry about state affairs ...!"

"Xue Huai'an, what you said is outrageous." Lin Yuanfang said sharply, "Your Highness is worried about the Queen's safety. Isn't this a state matter? The Queen's mother is in the world, and now life and death are uncertain...!"

"Stop talking." The prince said in a deep voice.

Lin Yuanfang stopped talking immediately, the crown prince stared at Xuanyuan Shao, and asked, "Aren't there any clues from them?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, Chu Huan is very cunning, he stalked east and west, and abandoned the horse halfway. By the time we caught up with the two horses, they had disappeared." Xuanyuan Shao cupped his hands and said: "I fell for his tricks, and deserve death However, my servants have already made arrangements. Since they abandoned their horses halfway, the horseshoe prints of unridden horses must be much shallower. We searched for the horseshoe prints on the road. As long as we find any changes in the horseshoe prints, we will The place where they abandoned the horse, and then start searching from there, should be able to find clues."

The prince said: "Has someone been arranged to search for it?"

"People have been sent to search for it." Xuanyuan Shao said: "Your Highness, what Lord Lin said is that there is no way out. Since Chu Huan has abandoned his horse and fled, he must find a way to return to the northwest. As long as he disguises himself, he may not be able to escape. If a warrant is issued immediately to arrest Chu Huan, we may be able to get news. The people around Chu Huan have very obvious characteristics. They post their appearance on the list and offer a huge reward. But if there is news, send someone to chase them down , may not be able to get out of Hexi."

Lin Yuanfang recommended himself: "Your Highness, I am willing to draw their appearances myself."

Lin Yuanfang's calligraphy is far inferior to Xue Huai'an's, but his painting skills are very good.

"Your Highness, if such a big fight will drag the queen down." Xue Huai'an frowned and said, "Issuing an arrest warrant and offering a reward to Chu Huan, with Chu Huan's temperament, even if someone finds out, he won't be caught without a fight...!"

Lin Yuanfang snorted coldly, and said: "It turns out that Master Xue knows Chu Huan's temperament so well... Well, that's true. Didn't Chu Huan follow Master Xue to Xiliang as a deputy envoy when he was sent to Xiliang? Tang's wife and Chu Huan's wife are also on good terms...!"

Xue Huai'an suddenly changed color, and said sharply, "Lin Yuanfang, what do you mean by that?"

"It doesn't mean much." Lin Yuanfang said lightly: "I just advise Xue Butang to distinguish between public and private. We know that you have some personal relations with Chu Huan, but now Chu Huan is holding the queen hostage and openly rebelling. If you defend him again, it will be a crime." There is no distinction between public and private."

Xue Huaian was terrified and fell to his knees, "Your Highness, I am loyal to Da Qin. Now that Chu Huan is rebelling against him, I am at odds with him, and I have no intention of defending him. I hope Your Highness will see clearly!"

The crown prince frowned and said, "Lord Xue, get up first." Glancing at Lin Yuanfang as if, he said, "Now is the time of national calamity, and you are ministers of the same court, so you should be of one heart and one mind, and stop talking about these unauthorized guesses in the future. He said to Xue Huai'an, "Master Xue, please continue."

"Your Highness, Chu Huan will not be arrested without a fight. Once the arrest warrant is issued, there will be a brave man who will be rewarded with a heavy reward. He will always be looking for Chu Huan. Once he meets him, he will be killed by swordsmen." Xue Huai'an said seriously: "The queen is now Right next to Chu Huan, once the fight starts and Chu Huan is beheaded, that's fine, but maybe the queen will be implicated...!"

The crown prince nodded and said: "Master Xue's words are very true, this arrest warrant should not be promulgated for the time being." After a pause, he said: "Well, let's send more people to the main road pass, send people to Xishan Road immediately, and order Qiao Mingtang Strictly guard the checkpoints of the West Mountain Road, and you can issue arrest warrants to all the checkpoints, so that they can try their best to capture Chu Huan alive. The West Mountain Road is the only way to go to the northwest. If Chu Huan wants to return to the northwest, he must pass through the West Mountain Road. Be sure to stop Chu Huan on Xishan Road."

"The minister waits to obey the order!"

"Since the time has come, don't delay." The crown prince raised his head, looked forward, "pass down the order, and set off for Wuping Prefecture...!" Suddenly thought of something, he said to Xuanyuan Shao: "Commander Xuanyuan, Duke Yi is here Juxian Palace, do you want to go and have a look?"

Xuanyuan Shao was taken aback, he led people to chase Chu Huan before, but he didn't know that Xuanyuan Pingzhang was in Tiangong.

"Come here, take General Xuanyuan to see Duke Yi." The crown prince ordered: "Duke Yi is injured, so he will stay in Tiangong for diagnosis and treatment for the time being, and entrust Xuanzhen Daozong to take care of him."

Xuanyuan Shao was even more shocked when he heard that Xuanyuan Pingzhang was injured. At this moment, someone had come over and led Xuanyuan Shao to see Xuanyuan Pingzhang. After walking a few steps, he saw a person rushing towards the prince, and cupped his hands Softly said: "His Royal Highness, Duke Yi...!"

The prince's heart sank, and he immediately asked, "What's wrong?"

Xuanyuan Shao didn't take a few steps, heard clearly, turned his head immediately, the man said cautiously: "Duke Yi is dead!"