Chapter 686 Only God Knows!
“Hoo, hoo, hoo!”
Deep snoring gradually sounded in the dusk and night light, neat fences, staggered antlers, tall sentry posts, and piles of extinguished fires outside the camp, with sparks jumping between them.
“Huahuahua!”
The rushing of the river never stops, the crystal snow has never fallen, the extremely cold wind has never blown, the river still flows, and the chasm is still difficult to cross.
One river separates the two places. From the vast Yanhuang era to the noble King Yu who controlled the water of the world, and even the thousand-year dispute between the two places, all came from this holy river.
Clustered with the scattered glow, in the middle of the camp, there is a sacred Phoenix flag, which is exquisitely woven with gold and silver silk, with the posture of a phoenix, thousands of glows, and tens of thousands of phoenix feathers.
Luo Shu held the compass in his hand and looked up at the few remaining stars in the sky.
"The stars are bright, and the way of heaven is flourishing."
A faint red light flashed above the compass, and a cold and fierce aura appeared for a moment, and Luo Shu's fingers holding the compass became a little stiff.
He suddenly had cold sweat on his temples and brows, and a few drops of sweat slowly flowed down. The cold wind blew past, making him feel even colder.
But Luo Shu didn't care about all that. He stared at the compass, which had become unresponsive, just as he had seen in the past many years.
The patterns are intricate, as if hiding all the mysteries between heaven and earth. In the middle of the compass is a piece of flawless red jade.
King Su once used this compass to predict the destiny of the Zhou Dynasty, and thousands of princes and ministers worshipped it.
Bad omen!
And it is a very bad omen!
But what message is told?
What kind of future does this portend?
Another gust of cool wind blew over, Luo Shu slowly put the compass into his arms, and said with emotion: "Only God knows."
…
At the turn of autumn and winter, the grass and trees are dying, the green hills are fading, and everything is withered and yellow, but there is still a bright sun and a hint of warmth in the cold wind.
The red blood flowed as a result, and the fallen body did not become stiff, and even convulsed from time to time.
Outside Chang'an, on both sides of the road and in the corners where foxes and rabbits appear, there are white bones everywhere. Under the wind and rain, they are gradually decaying. Not to mention ordinary people, even for the Taoists and monks who have practiced Buddhism, their so-called Taoist bones and Buddha bodies, the incorruptible diamond bodies and the incorruptible corpses are nothing but lies.
The corpse was laid out randomly, with sword marks on it and a hole in its armor. In the hole was an arrow, and under the arrow were the heart and lungs, which had pierced through it, tearing the flesh and blood and shattering the internal organs. The man could not survive.
Xiliang Cavalry.
In this cold wind coming from the west, those who hold the blade will die by the blade. There is no need to mourn or complain.
Chang'an is located in the center of Guanzhong.
There are straight roads leading to all directions from the gates of Chang'an. Their construction began when Emperor Qin Shihuang of the Former Qin Dynasty, and have been used by armies for three hundred years to this day.
There is wind on the road, there are soldiers, and armored cavalry galloping.
Guo Si was defeated and fled in a disgraceful manner.
"hateful!"
"hateful!"
Li Jue personally led all the court officials to chase Guo Si. Countless armored cavalry streamed out from both sides of him, allowing everyone to see his invincible figure and majestic military appearance.
I, Li Jue, am in Chang'an relying on the unrivaled Western Liang cavalry.
Guo Si was exhausted, with fire burning in his heart without a moment of calm. These scenes reminded him of the years when he escaped from Luoyang.
He could not help but yell, "Li Jue, do you really want to kill us all?
If you kill me, do you think that Guanzhong will be yours?
There are countless princes in the world who are eyeing Guanzhong covetously! "
Li Jue also sneered and shouted: "Guo Si, surrender quickly and I will spare your life!
Although Guanzhong is huge, you can’t escape even if you have wings, and there is no way for you to survive.”
surrender?
impossible!
Guo Si absolutely did not believe that Li Jue would let him go. He had wanted to sell himself out for wealth and glory before, let alone now. If he listened to him, it would only lead to his death.
For a moment, Guo Si felt that he had walked into a dead end.
There is no way to heaven and no door to earth!
Every choice leads to the end of fate, the destination of all souls - death!
But that's not what Guo Si wants!
He had led an army to rebel against Li Jue just to live freely and happily forever, rather than dying in such a miserable way as he is now.
He ran in vain, not knowing where to go, not knowing where the place of life was. He just kept moving forward, and that was straight ahead.
It is said that when a person reaches the end of a road, a new road will appear.
A turning point has appeared!
The news that Ma Teng and Han Sui had gathered all the elite troops from Liang Province and vowed to attack Li Jue and Guo Si finally reached Guanzhong.
The knights from Liangzhou rode their horses, clouds of dust rose up, and the melodious folk songs of Hexi echoed over the land of Guanzhong.
Their attire was rather simple, and at first glance, they looked quite similar to the Xiliang soldiers who had followed Dong Zhuo into Luoyang in the past.
We are all people from the same place and soldiers of the same place, so what’s the difference?
In the Liangzhou army, there were people with tall and deep faces, who looked quite similar to the Han people but were different. They were the Qiang people entrenched in the northwest, and they were summoned by Ma Teng.
These Qiang people have various colorful paintings painted on their bodies, and their totems also carry a sense of antiquity and even a hint of blood.
Those people wearing ancient costumes, holding axes in their hands, look like paintings.
"The Shang people have taken away the souls of our people. We are offering sacrifices to the Shang people's gods. The phoenix is resounding in Mount Qishan. We are following King Wu to attack the Shang Dynasty. The emperor of the Zhou people has given titles to the four directions."
"The spirit of the Su King is in heaven, but where is the emperor of the Zhou clan?"
"The Emperor of Han succeeded the Emperor of Xia. Why did the Qiang people suffer from the bitter cold?"
Only a few people like Ma Teng can understand these ancient folk songs, and most people in Liangzhou don't quite understand them.
But the tune is extremely similar to the folk songs circulated in Liangzhou, carrying the sadness and emotion unique to that vast land.
At a time when tens of thousands of troops had already approached their lair, Li Jue and Guo Si only learned the news belatedly. One can imagine how poorly informed they were.
"Ma Teng and Han Sui? Why would they suddenly betray me?"
Li Jue felt as if he was in an ice cellar. He murmured in disbelief: "They are all traitors, they are all traitors. Why did they all betray me?
I have given them all the wealth and glory they deserve, what else do they want?
Could it be that he is loyal to this ridiculous emperor?"
Li Jue would never believe it.
In his opinion, all the princes in the world were like him, with no loyal ministers at all. Otherwise, they would have come to rescue Liu Xie long ago instead of allowing him to be humiliated in Chang'an.
Li Jue was puzzled by Ma Teng and Han Sui's betrayal. He gave the two men the status of ruling Liang Province. The two sides did not interfere with each other, and they both had wealth and glory and no conflict of interest. Why did they rebel?
"Always ask for something!"
While Li Jue was pondering here, Guo Si suddenly realized that this was his chance!
A chance to survive!
At this critical moment of life and death, he immediately sent someone to persuade Li Jue: "Li Jue.
Ma Teng and Han Sui raised an army in the name of Liu Xie and accused the two of us of being treacherous villains who were bringing disaster to the country.
This is an attempt to kill both of us.
Are you sure you can defeat Ma and Han alone?
Don’t you know how powerful the soldiers from Liangzhou are?
Don’t you understand how powerful the Qiang cavalry is?
If both you and I suffer losses, it will only benefit outsiders!
If you are willing to let go of your grudge against me, the two of us can join forces and defeat Ma Teng and Han Sui.
I once heard that a wise man in ancient times said: "Brothers quarrel within the walls, but you have to defend yourself against insults from outside."
After all, you and I are brothers. Even if we fight to the death, do we really want to give our lives to those outsiders?"
Li Jue looked at the letter sent by Guo Si and sighed. After the battle with Guo Si, the Western Liang cavalry suffered heavy losses.
At this time, Ma Teng and Han Sui came to attack. If we were not careful, we would be in danger of being overthrown!
Although he was not wise, these top generals all had the intuition between life and death. He understood that he had to unite with Guo Si in order to defeat Ma Teng and Han Sui.
As for the fact that they were fighting each other to death just now and are now united again, for the warriors of the border counties, this is nothing. Profits come first in everything, and this is the way to survive!
Li Jue wrote back and agreed to Guo Si's alliance.
The two were three hundred steps apart.
They all had alert looks on their faces. They were so far away from each other that even a sharpshooter couldn't hit them. They were also protected by armored soldiers holding shields.
The two of them each built a small platform, lit sandalwood, and prayed to the heaven.
"Li Jue and Guo Si were both from Xiliang, and were loyal to the Han Dynasty. However, the treacherous officials in the world accused them of being thieves and even raised an army to attack them.
The two of us did not want to resort to violence, but considering that the emperor was by our side, we had no choice but to sharpen our swords.
We both have similar personalities and are both as kind as orchids. Although we are not related by blood, we are willing to become brothers with different surnames and overcome the difficulties together.
Heaven is above, and Hou Tu is below. May the glory of the Han Dynasty last forever."
After saying this, both of them cut off some cow blood to wipe their mouths to show their oath!
Suddenly a gust of wind blew by, and the sandalwood in front of the two people broke and fell to the ground. The faintly burning sparks had long been extinguished in the soil.
Li Jue and Guo Si's faces changed when they saw this, looking a little uncomfortable, and a dark thought fell on their minds.
When the storm was about to come, the sky was full of strong winds and dark clouds covered the city, and people felt extremely suppressed even when breathing.
When the enemy army besieged the city, their armor was dark black, and thousands of soldiers were lined up in battle formations. Even the wind carried the smell of rust.
The sandalwood fell to the ground, and an inexplicable great fear fell before everyone.
This is the sworn brotherhood, this is the blood alliance, three hundred steps apart.
Could it be that the heaven also thinks this is ridiculous?
Could it be that Hou Tu was also ashamed of this?
Just as Luo Shu said -
What does the future hold?
Only God knows!
Ma Teng and Han Sui led the Liang Province army to attack Guanzhong, and they did not think that they could completely hide it from Li Jue and Guo Si.
A city can be attacked with a clever trick!
How can a country be treated as a joke?
Although Li Jue and Guo Si were not the kings, there was no difference between them. They held all the political power in their hands, and all matters under their command were handled by the two of them.
The emperor is nothing but a seal!
The nobles are nothing but pigs and dogs!
After more than two months of hardship, Ma Teng and Han Sui raised their troops from Guzang, traveled a full 2,000 miles through mountains and rivers, and finally met Li Jue and Guo Si.
Ma Teng looked at the Xiliang cavalry under Li Jue and Guo Si, each of which was damaged, and couldn't help laughing and asked: "Li Jue and Guo Si, have you ever thought about my two brothers leading troops here?"
Li Jue drew his sword and shouted angrily: "Ma Teng! I have treated you well, why did you betray me?"
"betray?"
Han Sui laughed coldly and said, "Li Jue, oh Li Jue, you don't even know what mistakes you made when you are about to die.
Dong Zhuo, the traitor!
When we took the young men from Liangzhou to fight in Luoyang, less than eleven of them returned home. What kind of infamy did Liangzhou bear?
Don’t you know?
You, Li Jue, and Guo Si, entered Chang'an and did all kinds of rebellious, deserting, unkind, and unjust things, which made people all over the world angry and furious. Such crimes should also be attributed to the military men of Liangzhou.
My brother Han Sui and I, Shou Cheng, are based in Liang Province, but our reputations are obscure. Isn't this an injustice in the world?
Today, we have gathered all the people from Liangzhou here so that people all over the world can know about it.
Liangzhou has Dong Zhuo, traitors like Li Jue and Guo Si, but also heroes like Han Sui and Shou Cheng! "
After Han Sui finished speaking with awe-inspiring words, regardless of the ugly expressions of Li Jue and Guo Si, Ma Teng continued with a big smile: "Li Jue and Guo Si, I am a descendant of dukes and marquises.
Although I have never received the emperor's favor, I also know the relationship between the ruler and his subjects, and that a subject should respect the ruler.
You have humiliated the emperor and even slapped him. I have never seen such a rebellious act. I have put you on the same level as Liangzhou. Isn't this the greatest crime under heaven?
If I don't kill you, I won't be able to correct the trend in Liangzhou!
If I don't kill you, I can't correct the intentions of my two brothers!
The late Emperor of the Han Dynasty would not be able to sleep in peace unless he killed you!
If we don't kill you, all the sages of the Holy Temple will weep!
Tell me, are you two still happy?"
Contempt!
despise!
The condescending tone and the condescending attitude made Li Jue and Guo Si feel deeply angry.
Guo Si drew his sword and said angrily: "What a bullshit descendant of a duke, he is just a woodcutter who is trying to get close to others.
Having read a few books and known a few words, he considered himself a scholar.
What about the scholars?
When I was in Luoyang, I killed the so-called nobles and ministers of the Yuan family like butchering dogs.
When I was in Chang'an, I killed the so-called generations of nobles and powerful families in Guanzhong like mowing grass.
Even if it’s Luo’s…”
Li Jue suddenly coughed twice, but Han Sui heard it, his eyes lit up and he said loudly: "It was you two traitors who did it!
Hey!
Your death is not far away!"
Han Sui's words were filled with a chilling and satisfying tone. Ma Teng stood side by side with Han Sui, his eyes full of excitement.
The moment when the army started in Guzang!
"The heaven has sent down my destiny. The mountains and rivers are my sharp sword, the great rivers are my armor, the men of Liangzhou are the sharp edges of the sword, and the warriors surging from the world make me invincible.
The whole world is congratulating me!"
Just as Fa Zheng analyzed for the two of them, the Luo family's presence in Hedong was not just for show, and those who did it would certainly make pay the price in blood.
Ma Teng and Han Sui can both leave here, but Luo will not leave.
Ma Teng and Han Sui had no reason to fight a bloody battle with Li Jue and Guo Si, but Luo did.
"We will stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave warriors. Isn't this the land and territory bestowed upon you two princes by the heavens?"
This is really a great opportunity to plot against Guanzhong!
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There was a disaster in Guanzhong, and the emperor and his ministers were all humiliated. Teng and Sui rose up together and pledged to be brothers. They led an army of 100,000 and marched eastward over 2,000 miles to the capital. They made subtle speeches with great righteousness in them, insulting Jue and Si and highlighting the power of Liangzhou.
Teng, Sui, Kuai and Si all rose from Western Liang. Their words and deeds were all those of military men. Why were Teng and Sui princes, while Zhuo, Kuai and Si were all bandits?
Gai Teng and Sui followed the moral code, but Zhuo and his generals completely abandoned ethics! ——"Book of the Later Han Dynasty: Biography of Dong Zhuo in Xiliang"
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