Neon Clothes and Iron Clothes

"Unexpectedly, Saburo, you will abandon the widow!" The prince sighed.

"The minister is not afraid of death! However, if a man dies, he will die, and he must not die without being famous!" Wang Wenzuo said, "What will happen to Shen Sheng and Fu Su? Your Highness should know that if you can escape, you can also erect a pagoda for His Highness. In order to seek good fortune!"

Wang Wenzuo's last few words were close to a curse, but the prince was not worried: "If I agree, does Sanlang really have a chance of winning?"

"I have said before that as long as His Highness decides, the rest will be left to me!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "There are still about three hours before dawn. If His Highness decides, I will immediately order the drumming. Gather the generals!"

"Prince Pei and Wu Sansi are also in the camp, how do you plan to deal with them?" the prince asked.

"Pei Wang is His Royal Highness's younger brother. At that time, he only needs to enter the palace with His Highness, and he will be under house arrest in the East Palace! As for Wu Sansi—" Wang Wenzuo paused for a moment: "I have my own way of dealing with it!"

"You want to kill him?" The prince's face changed slightly.

"Soldiers act with righteousness, how can they kill innocent people indiscriminately?" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "Your Highness, please rest assured, as long as Wu Sansi does not oppose us, I will definitely not hurt him at all!"

"That's good!" Hearing this, the prince heaved a sigh of relief: "Then leave everything to Saburo!"

"Yes!" Wang Wenzuo knelt down and bowed again, then stood up and said loudly: "Go down with the order and beat the drum to summon the generals!"

The sound of drums resounded through the night sky, wild and rapid, as if shouting: Fast, fast, fast.People woke up from their sleep and looked for shoes and trousers in panic.Wang Wenzuo stood at the door of the prince's tent, listening to the shouts of people and the neighing of horses in the night. Fortunately, these idiots did not fight with each other.Peaceful days have passed for too long, and even the prince's guards have long forgotten the taste of war, but this is also a good thing, which shows that the other armies in Chang'an City are not much stronger.

The prince also came out of the tent. He had put on a gorgeous suit of armor. It was obvious that he was not used to the weight of the armor.Li Hong walked awkwardly to Wang Wenzuo and looked towards the camp by the river. The pale mist floated over from the night, like long white fingers on the river.With the help of the weak moonlight, he could barely see clearly the people who were stumbling out of the tent and in a state of confusion.

"Why don't you wait until dawn to summon the generals?" the prince asked.

"Because this is the best time!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "Look, everyone is half asleep and dazed!"

"What's so good about it!" The prince smiled wryly, "Sanlang, why don't you just bring such a group of confused people to Daming Palace? Isn't it a bit hasty?"

"I'll give them time to rest! But don't you think it's easier to see what a person really thinks at this time? It's hard to hide yourself when you're tired!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "Yes, these Everyone is loyal to His Highness, but this is not enough, what I need next is someone who dares to risk his life to gain wealth!"

"That's true!" The prince nodded thoughtfully: "I didn't think of this!"

"And time is very tight right now. No one knows when the Queen will attack you, strike first and then control others!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "As for the rush, I think it is actually a good thing. I often face the enemy in battle. The enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. At that time, we must not let the soldiers see everything clearly and know everything. Otherwise, some of them will be afraid, regret, and lose the battle. As long as they make a decisive decision, the soldiers will often return the favor. If there is no time to be afraid, the outcome will be decided!"

While talking, the three-tone drum had already been beaten, and the officers in messy clothes rushed over in twos and threes. They saw Wang Wenzuo and the prince standing at the door of the tent, all dressed in armor, and their expressions changed drastically.Wang Wenzuo said: "You wait for the account to be paid quickly, Your Highness has something to say!"

Everyone claimed that it was true. They waited for the prince to enter the account first, followed behind Wang Wenzuo, and then stood on the left and right sides.The prince glanced over the faces of the crowd, counted silently, and found that there were still six people who hadn't arrived, so he turned his gaze to Wang Wenzuo.

"Beat the drum again. If it hasn't arrived yet, send someone to the tent to bring it!"

After playing the drum again, four more people came, including Wu Sansi, who was the left guard of the East Palace. When he saw him entering the tent, his face changed drastically, and he hurriedly said to Wang Wenzuo: "The drum sounded just now, I thought yes--"

"Wu Wei, please return to your position first. Your Highness has something to say!" Wang Wenzuo looked majestic.

"Yes, yes!" Wu Sansi stood in his position with an awkward expression.Wang Wenzuo didn't wait any longer. He turned around and bowed to the crown prince: "Your Highness, the guards of the East Palace, except for Wang Anqing led by the right prison gate and Yu Wenqing led by the left prisoner, the rest have already arrive!"

"If you don't beat the drums, you are calling the army slow. Let us first remove these two men from their official positions and replace them with their deputy positions for the time being!" The prince looked majestic, and he looked like a god in his armor.Everyone said yes, and the two lucky ones looked happy. Wang Wenzuo carefully observed everyone's faces and judged what they were thinking from the details.

"There has been a change in the palace. I must return to the capital immediately. Military matters are left to General Wang to decide. If there is anyone who does not respect military orders, so be it!" After saying this, Li Hong pulled out his sword and killed the people in front of him with one blow. Case cut off a corner and then handed the sword to Wang Wenzuo.Wang Wenzuo hurriedly bowed and took the prince's sword with both hands. After bowing, he turned around and said coldly to the generals: "The generals will return to camp immediately and order the soldiers to dress up. We will set off in half an hour to return the capital!"

"Follow the order!" all the generals responded in unison.

Wu Sansi followed the others and was about to leave the tent, but was stopped by Wang Wenzuo: "Brother Wu, wait! Your Highness has something to say!"

Wu Sansi stopped, followed Wang Wenzuo to the Crown Prince, bowed down and saluted: "I pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Hand over your talisman letter to Saburo, and he will take over the official position temporarily!" the prince said coldly.

"Yes!" Wu Sansi had guessed a bit, he untied the fish bag from his waist and handed it to Wang Wenzuo.

"Back off!" the prince said.

Wu Sansi bowed again, and was escorted out of the tent by two sergeants. As soon as he got out of the tent, Li Hong asked, "Sanlang, how do you feel about the generals just now?"

"Your Highness, please rest assured! I have already sent people from my personal bodyguard to set up an ambush on the roadside. If there is anyone with ulterior motives, I will definitely send someone to Chang'an to report the news. Just take the messenger and ask and you will know!"

"So that's it!" The prince breathed a sigh of relief: "I hope everything goes well!" Time passed quickly, and half an hour passed in a blink of an eye. All the troops lit torches and embarked on their way back to Chang'an in order.Ordinarily, this time is not enough to pack up, let alone at night, but here is very close to Chang'an, there is no need for luggage, so all the troops discarded all the tents and luggage, so they could pack up within half an hour.

Heavy footsteps are on everyone's heart. Most of the people in the team don't know what is waiting for them in the future, and only a few people are eager to try.The moonlight shone on the Wei River, as if it had been plated with silver.Looking at the soldiers crossing the pontoon bridge through the car window, Li Hong's anxiety kept increasing. He tried his best to hide his fear under the heavy and calm mask, but he still existed, and as the distance between himself and Chang'an City shortened, he continued to grow. Every sound made him more uneasy.

Wang Wenzuo was riding a horse, at the front of the team, with a big flag flying above his head, his voice was decisive, and his expression was resolute, just like in the land of Baekje and Wa Kingdom, Li Hong couldn't help thinking to himself, if he could also be like How nice it would be for him to be the same!I have tried my best to learn from Saburo, but now it seems that I have not learned enough.Thinking of this, he was not only a little depressed.

Suddenly, Wang Wenzuo turned the horse's head and came towards the prince. Li Hong couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Was there any accident?He thought to himself.

"Your Highness, you need to go to the front!" Wang Wenzuo whispered.

"Front?"

"Yes, after crossing the Weishui River, we are about to reach the city gate! Only you can open the city gate!" Wang Wenzuo said in a low voice: "And it's better for the soldiers to see you! That way the soldiers won't be shaken! "

"I understand!" Li Hong took a deep breath: "I will do everything you say!"

The figure of the prince under the banner had an immediate effect. Whether it was an officer or a soldier, the original hesitation and confusion were immediately dispelled. They raised their arms to the prince of the empire and cheered spontaneously.The prince didn't know what to do, so he looked at Wang Wenzuo blankly, and Wang Wenzuo made a gesture and gave him an encouraging look.He raised his arm out of necessity and waved twice towards the ranks of soldiers.

"Long live, long live!" Cheers erupted in the ranks, and the prince was taken aback. He seemed to want to take his hand back, but was stopped by Wang Wenzuo: "You can use people's hearts!" Li Hong gritted his teeth, and He waved it vigorously.The soldiers erupted into even more enthusiastic cheers, and some even sang "The Music of the King of Qin Breaking the Battle" spontaneously: "Shoulu resigned to the head of state, and the general will punish the traitors. The salty song "The Music of Breaking the Battle" is for the Taiping people. The Emperor of the Four Seas Wind quilts, thousands of years of virtue and clear water; military uniforms are not worn, today is the day of success. The lord saint opened the Changli, and the ministers are loyal to Dayou; after you see Yange, it will be a peaceful autumn."

Hearing the singing of the soldiers, the prince's face was a little frightened, but more joyful. It was the first time he had tasted this kind of taste, as if drinking the legendary immortal brewed jade liquid, his whole body floated. Feeling like a fairy, almost want to soar.

"Your Highness, Chang'an is not far away. Please order the entire army to be silent so as not to disturb the defenders!"

The prince was awakened by Wang Wenzuo's voice, and he nodded: "Order the three armies to be quiet!"

Wang Wenzuo responded, and he summoned the riders to give orders. A moment later, more than ten riders were running along the ranks, shouting loudly as they galloped: "Chang'an is approaching, all armies should be silent, and those who disobey orders will be killed!" All armies suddenly became silent.

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Chang'an City, Murong Mu's residence.

Murong Nao was awakened by a violent knock on the door.

"What's going on outside?" Murong Nao, who was half asleep, looked out the window. It was still dark: "Who? It's in the middle of the night!"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has summoned Captain Murong to rise quickly!"

His Royal Highness?The surprised Murong Miao quickly jumped up from the couch. He was currently on duty with the North Gate Forbidden Army, and supposedly he should be at the camp near Xuanwu Gate.But a few days ago, he got Wang Wenzuo's secret message and asked him to take leave from the army. Instead of staying in the military camp, he lived in his own home.He quickly put on his clothes and walked out the door. He saw two men in black standing in the yard. The leader looked very familiar, it was Li Bo.

"Lieutenant Li? Why are you here?"

"His Royal Highness has just entered the city and wants to do something important, so I call you to meet him!" Li Bo said.

Murong Mu has come to his senses: "Then where's your Patriarch?"

"Serving beside His Highness!"

"Okay, wait a moment!" Murong Mu turned back and went into the room, took a burqa to put on, took the horizontal knife, bow and arrow, went out and said to Li Bo: "Let's go!"

Murongwu followed Li Bo out, went north along Zhuque Avenue, then turned east, and then went north to Yanxi Gate, entered Miyagi, and came all the way to the East Palace.At this time the sky was already dark, he entered the front hall, before he knelt down and saluted the prince, the prince asked with his head: "I want to help the community, you have served in the North Gate Forbidden Army for many years, can you teach me something?"

Murong Miao was stunned by the prince's question. Wang Wenzuo on the side hurriedly explained: "The emperor does not hesitate to revere his body, the queen appoints villains to cruel officials, and many noble people in the court are killed. The prince wants to enter the palace to persuade the two saints, but he is afraid that someone will Stop me, you have been guarding the army at the North Gate for many years, do you have any suggestions?"

Hearing what Wang Wenzuo said, Murong Mu immediately understood. He kowtowed and said, "Your Highness, if you want to do something important, you must first take the Xuanwu Gate!" After finishing speaking, he took a pen and paper, and wrote on it the words "Miyagi Zhongbei" The deployment map of the gatekeepers comes.

Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty is composed of three parts: Kuo City, Imperial City and Miyagi City.Located in the middle of the north, Miyagi is the center where the emperor lives and handles government affairs.Just south of Miyagi is the imperial city, which is full of central government offices.The other places outside the palace city and the imperial city are the lifang where the common people live, which is commonly known as one hundred and eight squares.

The palace city can be divided into three parts according to the east, middle and west: the east is the Prince's East Palace, the west is the Yeting Palace where the maids live, and the Taiji Palace is in the middle, with the largest area, the most prestigious status, and the strictest palace restrictions.

Taiji Palace follows the layout of the former dynasty and the back bedroom: in the middle and south are the emperor's palace and the official offices of the three provinces, also known as the South Office, with many palaces and halls; in the north is the harem where the emperor and his concubines live, with many ponds and gardens.

There are three gates to the south of the Taiji Palace. The south gate in the middle is Chengtian Gate, which is the important place of etiquette for the emperor's grand ceremonies. Outside the gate is the famous Tianjie Zhuque Street.The north wall of Taiji Palace shares the high wall with the north wall of Kuocheng, and only two gates open to the north, one is the small gate Anli Gate in the northeast, and the other is the north gate Xuanwu Gate in the west.Outside the Xuanwu Gate is the Northern Forbidden Garden, which is vast and inaccessible to outsiders.The Forbidden Garden extends to the Wei River in the north, the Chan River in the east, and the Feng River in the west. Surrounded by water on three sides, it constitutes an important defensive area in the north of Chang'an City.

The Taiji Palace is surrounded by many restrictions, and there are imperial guards inside and outside the palace.The Imperial Guards were stationed at the palace gates and main halls according to their respective duties. Among them, the Imperial Guards stationed at the Xuanwu Gate at the north gate and the Taiji Hall in the main hall were the most important.The Forbidden Army with Xuanwumen as its camp was later collectively referred to as the "Beiya Forbidden Army" or the "Beimen Forbidden Army". (End of chapter)