Chapter 239: First Visit to the Capital

Jianhu City is between Qinghe and Langya, roughly similar to the location of Dongping Lake in the present world. The capital is similar to the capital in the present world, but Yanmen Pass is in Shanxi.

Although Yanmen and the capital are both in the north, they actually form a triangle with Jianhu City. Going to Yanmen Pass will not pass through the capital, so Zhuque must trick Zhao Changhe into turning around.

This road is very long, and Zhao Changhe usually makes detours. I don’t know how many days I have walked northward. I gradually feel the autumn, and see wheat ears and golden trees on the roadside.

Similar to the devastation I saw on the way south, the northern plains are not much better.

Except for the bases occupied by aristocratic families such as Qinghe, Gusu and Langya, the situation in most places in Shenzhou is very bad. It is clearly the autumn harvest season, and it looks like a poor harvest. At this time, both the north and the south are fighting, and the government is more urgent to collect taxes and conscription. Zhao Changhe has seen countless "Shihao Li" and "Xinhuan Farewell" along the way.

There are countless people who gather together to rob and occupy the mountains to become kings. In fact, many places have already attacked the county government and robbed granaries. Compared with the so-called mountain bandits when Zhao Changhe first came to your place, they have evolved a lot, from Wang Lun to Song Jiang.

It's been less than a year... The version of mountain bandits has been updated, and Boss Zhao can't keep up with the version.

Obviously, the closer to the emperor, the better it is. Although it's not to the extent of no cocks crowing for a thousand miles, it's enough to feel the chaos of the year.

Combined with the actions of the Wang family, this has actually officially entered the chaotic world, no longer a "prologue".

If the current situation in the south is that the landlord class organizes armed forces to deal with Maitreya, then the invasion of the northern Hu people should still be resisted by the elite border troops of the empire. From what we have seen before, we know that many border army generals or county chiefs have close ties with the Wang and Cui families. We don't know who the chief general is, who can keep these people together and fight the enemy together.

And if this chief general wants to be Wu Sangui, what will be the consequences? If the Wang family withdraws their troops, what will be the result?

Another point that confuses Zhao Changhe is that the position of the capital is also considered as the emperor guarding the country's gate, why did the Hu people avoid this place when they went south and go through Yanmen?

Or is it because of Xia Longyuan's deterrence?

"Of course it's because of Xia Longyuan's deterrence. In his prime, he could really destroy an army by himself. The first place on the Heavenly Ranking is no joke. He is much, much stronger than Wang Daoning, who is at the bottom of the list."

"Who is the commander of Yanmen?"

"Marquis Jingyuan."

Zhao Changhe was stunned for a moment, then tapped his head: "Oh, I remember, the ninth on the Earthly Ranking, Huangfu Yongxian? The imperial court is actually quite powerful."

Suzaku said leisurely: "Of course not, otherwise how could it last so long? Do you really think that Tang Wanzhuang is the only one holding on? If she is so useless, we would have rebelled long ago, so what are you hiding?"

"Then this Huangfu What is the general's political stance? "

"How should I know? You have already entered the capital. Go find Tang Wanzhuang yourself."

"It seems that you are rude to Tang Wanzhuang, but you seem to have some respect for Huangfu Yongxian? You actually call him Marquis Jingyuan instead of his name."

"Zhuque said lightly: "Those who are defending the country from the enemy should be given some proper respect. If the Four Elephants Sect wins the world in the future, such a good general should also be won over, right?"

"If you win the world, what about Tang Wanzhuang?"

"If you join the sect, I will give her to you as a slave."

"..." Zhao Changhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Zhuque also found it interesting. The perspective and consideration of Zhao Changhe's observation along the way...

Zhuque was sure that Zhao Changhe really had no idea of ​​becoming a prince, but his perspective was naturally in this direction.

Or it should be said that it was not quite the same as the perspective of a prince. Instead, it was a bit like a detached perspective, observing and overlooking the world, analyzing the causes and possible deductions.

Rather than saying it is the perspective of a prince, it is better to say that it is the eyes of a god and Buddha slightly exposed above the high-altitude clouds.

Zhuque thought about it, and the interest gradually disappeared, and she was a little throbbing.

She asked cautiously: "You said you only want to be a hero in the rivers and lakes."

"Yes, didn't I do anything on this journey?"

Not only that, Zhao Changhe wasted a lot of extra time on the road for many unfair things, otherwise he should have entered the capital by now. Zhuque couldn't blame him for wasting time. She knew very well that if this kind of thing stopped Zhao Changhe, he would be angry with her.

Being a hero and fighting for justice, seeing injustice on the road, in Zhao Changhe's mouth, that is the main meaning of his martial arts.

You are so ashamed to say that you are a bandit.

As a result, the dignified demon sect master who killed people without blinking an eye accompanied the hero to fight for justice and saved a lot of old people and orphans on the road. In the end, it was not without benefits. All of them were given a message to be placed in the nearby Sixiang Sect branch, just as a recruitment.

In fact, the rise of the demon sect in the troubled times, the main new blood came from this, and the Maitreya Sect is more typical in this regard. The Four Symbols Sect is not without its own private army, but it is not as hungry as the Maitreya Sect.

In fact, the Four Symbols Sect is more elite in this regard, because the true identity of the Black Tortoise Suzaku... knows much more than Maitreya.

With these thoughts flashing through his mind, Suzaku continued to ask: "You said that you only care about being a hero, but I don't think your perspective is like that."

"Why? More macro?"

"Hmm..."

"Knights are not necessarily those who only help the weak and fight against the strong when seeing injustice. There is another kind."

"Which one?"

"The greatest heroes serve the country and the people."

Suzaku: "...Where did this concept come from? This thing is called a knight? Just say you are a demon-suppressing commander."

"Who said otherwise? It turns out that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world!" Zhao Changhe laughed and galloped: "The white horse is decorated with golden restraints, galloping northwest. May I ask whose son, You and the ranger... sacrificed their lives in the national calamity? Seeing death suddenly feels like home! What else can you do if you are not a hero!"

"Drive!" Wu Zhui galloped away.

Suzaku sighed, this was not the answer she wanted.

In fact, Zhao Changhe knew what answer this young lady wanted to get. The sect was like a god and a Buddha when everything happened... But it was really not what she thought.

Miss Winged Fire Snake was sent by Lord Suzaku to follow her. Even though she said "it's not a gift to a woman", she still had a strong hint of it, so Zhao Changhe always wanted to tease her and even felt itchy to hug and kiss her. I’m afraid my sister also subconsciously means something like that? Even if it doesn't happen, it still has to show some meaning, which makes the relationship between the two parties very ambiguous from the beginning.

But Zhao Changhe didn't want to cheat at all by using specious "gods and stars". That kind of scum was done by Xia Longyuan, not Zhao Changhe.

Let's talk about feelings, how nice it is to post... Because without knowing it, this young lady has been the woman who has been by his side for the longest time, except for Chi Chi.

It has been nearly a month since we have been traveling together, staying together, hand in hand, and wielding swords.

Familiarity and habit are terrifying forces, just like when Luo Qi woke up in Beimang in the morning and found herself sleeping soundly on Zhao Changhe's chest. The same goes for Suzaku. She didn't realize it herself. She used to hold the ball against his back with both hands when the horse was jolting, but now she's too lazy. From time to time, she would hit her back with the ball. She didn't feel it, and neither did he.

Sometimes, her hands were still wrapped around his waist subconsciously, but she didn't feel it, and neither did he.

The horse was galloping, surrounded by the young lady's hands, and a majestic city loomed in the distance, under the dark clouds covering the sky, as oppressive as a mountain.

After a hesitant journey in recent months, autumn is getting stronger, and the capital is in sight.

Zhao Changhe, who had always been calm and calm, suddenly became a little nervous. He almost had the urge to rein in his horse and turn back, but he suppressed his thoughts and moved forward slowly.

The capital has always been a place to avoid, and I never wanted to touch it so early, but the fate is here, why not check it out?

"You can't enter here wearing a pig face." Suzaku dismounted from a distance and said, "I will find a way to get in by myself. You can just enter the city directly."

Zhao Changhe asked: "How can I contact you after I enter?"

Suzaku chuckled: "Don't try to find out my true identity... Anyway, you are the center of attention wherever you go. I will find you after I have taken care of things."

After speaking, he quickly disappeared.

Zhao Changhe no longer wore any pig face, restored his original appearance, reined in his horse and entered the city.

"Stop, no galloping horses are allowed in the city, dismount and lead them!" The energy of the city gate guards was better than any city I had ever seen before.

What I've seen before is all about laziness. Who cares whether you ride a horse or not? It's good if you don't extort a city entry tax by the way.

Zhao Changhe didn't care about the guards' obstruction, but felt that it was natural. He dismounted and paid for the city tax.

The guard waved his hand: "This is your first time here? There is no entrance fee to the capital. Just hand over the road guide and go in honestly. Look at this knife on your back. Don't fight and cause trouble. The head of the Tang Dynasty is in the capital now. You lawless Jianghu people "Take it easy."

Zhao Changhe couldn't help but laugh: "You respect Mr. Tang very much."

"That's natural." The guard didn't bother to say anything to him, and stretched out his hand: "Where is the road guide?"

Zhao Changhe never checked the directions wherever he went before, and he never thought about getting a copy of this thing. However, the capital needed it, especially during wartime. He understood it very well. Just when he was in trouble, laughter came from behind: "Lu Yin is just confirming his identity. This person's identity is known to the world, so why bother to look again."

A group of people turned to look, but it was a young man who waved his folding fan and said with a smile: "Qian Long Thirteen Zhao Changhe, you have posted wanted notices before, but you don't know him anymore?"

Qian Long Thirteen was not a big deal about the capital, and the onlookers didn't care much and continued to enter the city for inspection.

But Zhao Changhe clearly saw slight changes in the expressions of many guards.

He could almost feel that another storm was stirring. He was certain that the words "Zhao Changhe enters the city" would sweep over the capital in just an instant.

Zhao Changhe sighed: "Master Dai, aren't you from the Dai family in the northwest? Why are you here?"

It was the young master of the Dai family in the northwest when Langya was discussing the sword. Zhao Changhe had even forgotten what he had done at that time.

Mr. Dai smiled and said: "Who doesn't have some property in the capital..."

"This is called the Beijing Office?"

"What is that?" Mr. Dai said leisurely: "Do you have a place to live when you come to Beijing? Do you want to stay at my house?"