The dull drum beat seemed to hit Ji Jian Chiying's heart. Is it the enemy? No, the attacker would not be stupid enough to reveal his position, so there is only one possibility! A new force is coming.

Seeing that Chi Ying's body was burning, he turned his horse's head and walked towards the direction where the drum sounded.

The weak firelight shone from behind, and Chi saw only mottled ghost shadows in front of his eyes. He could only place his hope on the horse. This poor beast, if I can go back alive, I must repay it with beans and eggs!

Ji saw Chiyun swearing secretly when he suddenly heard a soft sound from behind him. Before he could react what was going on, he felt like the world was spinning and he fell off the horse. It wasn't until he regained consciousness that he

I found myself surrounded by four people. Judging from the blood-stained weapons in their hands, they were probably either evil or not.

"kill him!"

Before the begging for mercy could be uttered from Ji Jian Chixing's mouth, the besiegers had already waved their arms, and the blood-stained spear points were aimed at the chest. Ji Jian Chixing turned as far as possible to avoid the spear, but his opponent

He swiped across the spear shaft, and this time he could no longer dodge. The spear shaft hit his chin, and Chi Ying fell to the ground. His chest was stepped on by a foot, and the tip of the spear hit his throat. He closed his eyes.

, waiting for the final moment to come.

puff!

With a soft sound, Ji Jian Chiyun felt his face being splashed with some liquid. Then he heard a shrill cry and the sound of weapons and flesh hitting each other. He opened his eyes in a daze and saw the man just now.

The guy who was about to kill himself was lying next to him, with his head like a beaten watermelon. The other three were besieging an enemy holding a double halberd. To be precise, they were trying their best to resist the enemy's fierce attack.

Yu has never seen a person who can combine strength, speed and skill so perfectly, especially when wielding such a heavy and complicated weapon as a short halberd with both hands at the same time. In the blink of an eye, the three besiegers were defeated.

They were knocked to the ground one by one, like reeds under a sickle.

"Master, it's all taken care of!" Li Bo inserted the iron halberd in his hand into the soil several times to remove the residual blood stained on it, otherwise it would be in trouble once it solidified.

"Go and look around. Are there any remaining enemies?" Cao Wenzong squatted down, ready to confirm whether this guy was still alive. Soon he felt that he looked familiar, so he helped him up and took a closer look with the help of the firelight from the north.

.

"Hey, aren't you the Japanese who came to the ship to buy Tang goods with silver?" Cao Wenzong looked at Chi Jian's injuries and said with a smile, "You are really lucky. The Lord asked me to bring out a few apprentices.

We were exploring the road and bumped into you? If we hadn't met us, even if you hadn't died, your leg would have been crippled!" After saying that, he pulled open the wound that Chiying had bandaged carelessly, took out the golden medicine from his arms and sprinkled it on the wound.

He went up, rewrapped him, and helped him up: "Li Bo, let's go, let's send this kid back first!"

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On the ruins of Kawahara Palace, Fuyu Fengzhang stood under a big tree. The dark red flames reflected on the night, like solidified pus and blood. Wherever he looked, there were ruins and broken walls. This was not his first time here.

Here, I used to be a hostage and a beggar, but this time I am a conqueror. This world is like a wheel, no one can stay on top forever, the only thing I can do is to seize the opportunity when it comes, and never

Let go.

Boom, boom, boom!

"Is it the sound of drums?" Fuyu Fengzhang asked in an uncertain tone: "At this time?"

"Yes, this should be calling people to defend him!" Sha Zha Xiangru said: "Even the dullest guy should know that he is being attacked at this time!"

"What an idiot!" Fuyu Fengzhang laughed: "How many people will obey the call at this time? The sound of drums will only attract more enemies!"

"It's not necessarily the enemy or the supporter, which one is more important!" Sha Zha Xiangru said: "There are not many choices at this time! You can't escape, right?"

"Haha!" Fuyu Fengzhang laughed, stroking the sharp short beard on his chin with his palm. This feeling made him feel very happy: "In this case, let us tell that guy that he is wrong, right?

Is there any oil left?”

"Yes!" Sha Zha Xiangru exhaled a long breath, and finally decided to speak out what was in his heart: "Your Majesty, should we continue to burn it? You should know what Feiniaojing means to the Japanese? Even if it is a Chinese

The eldest brother, the prince, will not forgive us when he sees Asuka Kyo burned to ashes!"

"No matter what, the eldest brother and the prince will not forgive us!" Fuyu Fengzhang said: "To be precise, those three people will not be unable to refuse the request of the Tang people. No matter who ascends the throne, they will use our heads to please the Tang people.

, in exchange for the prisoners of our clan!”

Although Sha Zha Xiangru already knew everything, he was still shocked when these words came out of Fuyu Fengzhang's mouth: "If this is true, what are we doing here?"

"Fight to the death, survive in death, struggle to the death, and go against the grain! You can use any word to describe what we did!" Fuyu Fengzhang smiled and said: "After the Japanese came to Baijiangkou, they didn't want to do anything from top to bottom.

The fight has continued. They are all thinking about how to negotiate peace with the Tang people. The only difference between the prince and his competitors is the price to pay and who will bear the price. And our only way out is to continue fighting with the Tang people. As long as

If we continue to fight against the Tang people, we will have a way to survive!"

"Your target is the Tang Dynasty envoy?" Sha Zha Xiangru's voice trembled slightly.

"Of course, what does the life and death of Princess Qiyu and the people of the sea have to do with me? My goal from the beginning has been the envoys of the Tang Dynasty!"

Hearing this, Sha Zha Xiangru finally understood why Fuyu Fengzhang risked the Japanese's disapproval and set fire to Asukakyo, which was full of miracles, at night and massacred indiscriminately. It should be noted that whether it was the prince Zhongda brother or Da Dahai,

If any one of the three people, Princess Saitama or Princess Saitama, ascends the throne, Fuyu Fengzhang will be held accountable. And Fuyu Fengzhang's purpose is to eliminate everyone in Asukakyo indiscriminately, kill the Tang envoys, and completely plunge the Japanese country into troubled times. Only

In this way, he could escape the fate of being used as a scapegoat by the Japanese and given to the Tang people.

"It's already the first watch, and it's still a long time tonight!" Fuyu Fengzhang said with a smile: "Let's enjoy it!"

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Amaterasu Shrine.

"The fire is burning again!" Princess Saitama whispered: "Over there is Asuka Jōen Palace, the most beautiful palace in Asuka Kyo!"

"I'm afraid we can't stay in this house anymore!" Wang Wenzuo said: "If the enemy launches a fire attack, these houses will be piles of firewood. With just a few rockets, they will all be burned!"

"This is Amaterasu Shrine!" Princess Saitama said loudly, her beautiful eyes filled with majesty: "I am a descendant of Amaterasu and the chief goddess, how can I leave the shrine alone!"

"If you stay, the only effect will be to make this fire burn brighter!" Wang Wenzuo sighed: "And if the spirit is as powerful as you said, I think she should be able to protect her house!"

"Then we do nothing?"

"We can place soldiers in the open space in front of the palace, behind the palace, on the left or right. The only thing they can't do is guard the palace!" Wang Wenzuo replied: "I don't know how you Japanese fought in the past.

But I think no one should have started setting fires during the civil war in Asuka Kyo, otherwise no one would be stupid enough to place soldiers in houses with hay roofs and wooden beams next time!"

Faced with Wang Wenzuo's questioning, Princess Saitama fell into silence. At that time, Japan's productivity level was still very backward, the cost of bricks and tiles was extremely high, but wood was plentiful, so even the imperial palace was a house with a wooden frame and a thatched roof. In order to avoid

A big fire broke out in Kyoto. The early civil wars in Kyoto in Japan rarely used fire attacks. They were basically low-intensity fighting with swords, spears and bows. It was not until the Homoto Rebellion hundreds of years later that Minamoto Yoshitomo adopted the tactic of arson.

, defeated his father Yuanyoshi in one fell swoop. Of course, the price was to burn down the imperial palace at that time. For this reason, Minamoto Yoshitomo clearly made the first contribution in the Baoyuan Rebellion, but the reward he received was far less than that of Yuan Yoshitomo.

Taira Kiyosheng was lower, which also paved the way for the subsequent Taira Rebellion.

"Let the soldiers withdraw and form an array behind the temple!" Seeing that Princess Qiyu did not speak, Wang Wenzuo ordered sternly: "The important items in the temple were also moved out of the house and placed in the open space to avoid being burned by fire.

arrive!"

Under Wang Wenzuo's order, most of the women in the shrine began to take action. The soldiers paced restlessly in the open space next to the shrine, shouting to each other across the courtyard. The witches led the people in prayer, begging the gods to give the warriors strength.

.Finally, the witches brought a lot of rice balls and thick soup. The soldiers bowed their heads in prayer and devoured them.

"The enemy is coming!" Cao Wenzong whispered.

"Don't worry, let the enemy shoot first, Scorpion be ready!" Wang Wenzuo whispered.

The rockets rose from behind the smoke, like a flock of firebirds crossing the night sky and sliding down the shrine. The flames suddenly jumped up, causing a tragic cry. The Japanese people present looked at all this in despair, as if they were burning.

His body. Wang Wenzuo suddenly felt his right hand being grasped by a soft hand. He turned around and found that Princess Saitama was staring at him.

"We must kill these guys. No one can be spared!"

"No problem!" Wang Wenzuo nodded: "I think they think so too!"

Soon, three rows of rockets flew over, and the palace was plunged into a sea of ​​fire. The scorching fire light illuminated the sky, turning it into a dark red. With the help of the fire light, Wang Wenzuo was finally able to see clearly the general direction of the enemy. He

He turned to Cui Hongdu and said: "Hongdu, take your team and go around from the right. When the scorpions finish firing, press them up!"

"Follow the order!"

Wang Wenzuo turned to Scorpion, who had remained silent next to him: "It's time to start!"

The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty skillfully aimed the scorpion in the direction of the enemy, adjusted the elevation angle, and then turned the handle. With a crisp sound, the ratchet tightened the crossbow arm one by one, as if it were a beast about to be pounced. Finally, it was

The short mark seems to be in the guide rail.

"put!"

As the captain let out a short cry, the trigger was pulled, the tight crossbow string was released, and the short target suddenly flew out. Then the crank was turned hard and then released, and the second short target was

Flying out, the short target flew through the night sky and landed silently, seemingly without hitting anything. Princess Qiyu glanced at Wang Wenzuo curiously, what are these Tang people doing? What's the use of just shaking the handle a few times against the night?

?He's not deliberately playing tricks on himself, is he?

Soon, six rounds of short arrows were fired. Wang Wenzuo signaled the crossbowmen to come forward and fired a row of rockets. As the rockets fell, a fire suddenly rose in the distance. It seemed that something was ignited. There was a large and shrill sound in the fire.

The shouting sounds are human, but also seem to be ghosts!

"These short markers are made of dried pine wood, and the surface is coated with rosin and sulfur. They burn more violently than fish oil!" Wang Wenzuo's voice sounded particularly cold in the night sky: "Compared to arson, we Tang people are also the best in the world.

!”

Now that there was fire as a target, the scorpions' rate of fire was faster. Soon, the enemies in the distance were burned into a sea of ​​​​fire. You could clearly see someone dropping their weapons and armor and looking out from the fire.

He escaped, but a group of men and horses emerged from the diagonal stab and intercepted him, and a fierce but short hand-to-hand combat broke out.

"Is it Cui Hongdu Cui Shijun? He is so brave." Princess Saitama waved her arms excitedly: "He must be able to kill many thieves with his own hands!"

"That's not necessarily the case!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "Your Ambassador Cui is best at drawing a bow and shooting arrows, rather than wielding a sword to kill the enemy. Every time he fights, he rarely encounters an enemy hand-to-hand!"

"That's great!" Princess Saitama gritted her teeth and said, "It's a pity that I'm a woman, otherwise I really want to kill the thief with my own hands!"

"It doesn't matter, as long as you show some kindness to Brother Cui, he will naturally work hard for you!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile.

Princess Qiyu heard something in Wang Wenzuo's words and glanced at him with a smile: "Why did Mr. Lang say that? Our daughter's family loves heroes the most. It was Mr. Cui that we met in Juguang Palace, so

Then I met Cui Jun. If it had been Mr. Cui that time, how could I have been stingy? This time Mr. Lang avenged me a great revenge, and in my heart, you will be just like Mr. Cui that night!"

Wang Wenzuo hurriedly said: "Hongdu is my best friend. A gentleman does not take away from others' favor!"

"Mr. Lang's words are wrong!" Princess Qiyu said with a smile: "Our country is not the Tang Dynasty. It is bound by etiquette and laws. Things between men and women only need to be mutually agreeable. Cui Jun is not my husband, and I am not Cui Jun's wife and concubine. What can I say?

To seize or not to seize? Since Lang Jun came to Japan, he will throw away the etiquette of Tang and take it back when he returns to Tang!"

When Wang Wenzuo heard the words of Princess Qiyu, he couldn't help but feel moved. If a Tang Dynasty person heard the words of the princess, he would definitely think that they were no different from animals, but to Wang Wenzuo, a time traveler, he felt that they had the style of a modern woman. Both sides

Everyone gets what he needs, and there is no need to be restricted by etiquette. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but clenched his right hand three points.
Chapter completed!