Outside Dingzhou, the sound of killing shook the sky.
Only separated by a river, the Xie family's old mansion was quiet.
Wisps of earth energy were extracted by Wu Ming and turned into a large formation, bringing warmth. The garden was colorful, the grass was green, and the old trees were sprouting. It was full of vitality.
Not only that, but he also secretly set up a large formation around the mansion to ensure that Wu Zhi would not be hit by the military's murderous aura.
She had been pregnant for ten months, and it was her first child. It was the best time to be careful.
Of course, after Wu Ming arranged this, he left the rest to the doctor and the midwife. He only needed to pay attention to Wu Zhi's mood.
At this time, he was in the mood to read history books.
"Ji Yi, the Great Ancestor of the Dazhou, was from Kun County in Qianzhou. His mother, Lady Chen, was given a pill by the God of Dreams. There was light in his palm, and he swallowed it … After giving birth, a red light surrounded the room, and the strange fragrance did not dissipate. There was light in the night, and people in the mansion saw it. They were shocked and rushed to save him, but there was nothing … Those who knew knew that he was not an ordinary person … "
"The Great Ancestor of the Shang Dynasty was blessed by the Mysterious Bird. He had the destiny of the Mysterious Bird, who descended and gave birth to the Shang Dynasty …"
"As for the time between Xia and Shang, when the feudal lords rose everywhere, those who called themselves kings and emperors all had extraordinary backgrounds. It was clearly recorded in the history books …"
Wu Ming put down the ancient book. "Perhaps because this world is full of gods and ghosts, and immortals and mortals coexist, there are countless examples of this, and they are all true. It is different from the ancient times in my previous life …"
In his previous life, the ancient emperors paid attention to the connection between heaven and man. The more they plotted to usurp the throne, the more they needed this to boost their courage and promote the legitimacy of the throne.
Of course, there were also those who became emperors first, and their subordinates flattered them, elevating their ancestors, and making up strange birth signs.
For example, before Wanyan Aguda, the Great Ancestor of the Jin Dynasty, was born, there were signs of five-colored clouds coming from the east, "as big as two thousand barns." Some people said in private, "Strange people will be born under it, and extraordinary things will happen. The heavens tell us that it is not what men can do! "
There was also Emperor Wen of the North Zhou Dynasty, Yuwen Tai. In the fifth month of her pregnancy, she dreamed of ascending to heaven with her child in her arms. The Emperor was born with a black mist that covered his body. It has a black piece on its back that looks like a coiling dragon. Its complexion is purple, and anyone who looks at it would feel reverence. "
This was simply a living black dragon. If it was really like what was said, then no matter how insensitive the ancient people were, they would definitely treat it as a monster.
Therefore, most of them were made up, or they happened to encounter natural phenomena such as burning clouds, rainbows after rain, or mirages.
Of course, in ancient times, this was a proper destiny!
In the end, it even became a routine. If someone was not the emperor but said that there was a phenomenon when he was born, such as a crimson dragon or a golden dragon flying into his arms, a tree growing in the courtyard, or some other auspicious signs, then it was most likely that he was about to rebel!
It was even more so in the harem. When a concubine gave birth to a prince, she said that she dreamed of flying on a dragon and circling around her belly three times, or that a cloud of fire appeared above her bedchamber, the Empress and Empress Dowager had to be careful — they were aiming for the position of Crown Prince!
Especially Meng Zhao. In this kind of matter, no matter what the person said, outsiders would not be able to verify it. He was the most shameless.
Of course, this was a matter of another world.
Wu Ming had passed through another world, so he knew that there were true gods in this world.
In particular, some great gods and ancient gods loved to invest in dragons and plan for fate. Even Ji Yi could not avoid this.
However, there were so many sons born of the God of Dreams. What their fathers felt was presumably very subtle.
"Now that Exi has come to Dingzhou, it is at least a 50-year career. If his descendants are good, they may have a chance to become dragons and mix in the world. It is hard to guarantee that there will not be gods who will invest …"
Wu Ming lowered his eyelids, and a dangerous light shot out of his eyes.
…
Boom!
In Dingzhou, the loud sound of giant rocks hitting the city walls rang through the city, making it impossible for people to sleep at night.
Zhang Wenzhen furrowed his brows and rose from the bed.
He was not as extravagant as Wu Zhi, who had a special formation set up by a divine immortal to isolate the noise. He was practically undressed and slept until dawn. Ever since Xu Chun died, he had slept less than six hours a day to deal with official documents and set up defenses.
Last night, he had been worried until the hour of the moon. He had just fallen asleep when he was woken up by the sound of the attack.
"Come!"
He shouted softly. General Ya, the personal soldier outside, immediately came in. "General! The enemy is attacking the city very fiercely. There are three shifts day and night, rotating endlessly. Deputy General Li is commanding from the top of the city walls … "
"I'll go immediately!"
Deputy General Li was Zhang Wenzhen's confidant. He had always been steady and could take on heavy responsibilities. Without this person, he probably would not even have this bit of time to rest.
However, when he stood up, he felt dizzy for no reason. This shocked the personal soldier who was helping him tidy up his armor. "General?"
The personal soldier and the general were one. They were bound together for good and bad. It could be said that even if Zhang Wenzhen wanted to rebel, they could only follow. They were the most loyal. At this moment, expressions of concern appeared on their faces.
"I'm fine …"
Zhang Wenzhen shook his hand. "I only found out today how difficult things are …"
Thinking of his benefactor, Xu Chun, who was also toiling to death, he felt even more sorrowful. "I'm afraid I'm not as good as my benefactor. I'm afraid I won't be able to avoid the disaster …"
"General!"
Hearing these words that were filled with ominous meaning, the surrounding confidants all sobbed uncontrollably.
"Forget it, don't be so childish!"
Zhang Wenzhen tidied up his armor. "A real man can die for his country. To repay the benefactor's kindness and die on the battlefield is also a great thing in life!"
"Well said!"
Outside, a voice suddenly barged in. Zhang Wenzhen's expression changed. "Who is it?"
He hurried out of the room and saw that a young man had appeared in the courtyard. There were a few military officers beside him. With a wave of his hand, a large number of soldiers surged in.
"Mutiny?!"
A bad thought flashed through Zhang Wenzhen's mind. He knew these officers, so he immediately turned his attention to this young man.
"I am Xie Wu Si. Greetings, General Zhang!"
Xie Wu Si cupped his hands. His next order was without hesitation. "Kill all those who resist!"
Xiu Xiu!
The sound of bowstrings vibrating could be heard from outside. There were also screams and gasps from people's bodies.
This familiar voice caused Zhang Wenzhen and his subordinates to clench their fists. After all, those who died outside were their own flesh and blood. "Where's Deputy General Li? Where is he? "
Zhang Wenzhen was a general after all. He calmed down instantly and asked coldly.
"General Zhang is really skilled in winning people's hearts. General Li Gu is stubborn. I'm afraid he's about to follow the prefecture magistrate …"
Xie Wu Si bowed again. His expression was extremely sincere. "Is General willing to surrender? Our military governor is magnanimous and will definitely put you in an important position … At the very least, you can retire and live a carefree life. You can even protect your family … "
Rumble!
At this moment, an even louder noise came from the west gate with cheers.
"The city has been breached!"
Zhang Wenzhen understood. In that instant, his heart was like dead ashes.
"I am a man of the imperial court. I swear to never surrender!"
He gritted his teeth and looked around. However, he sighed. "If young master is righteous, please give me some time!"
"Please!"
Xie Wu Si stretched out his hand solemnly. Seeing Zhang Wenzhen enter the room, he ordered his men to surround him. Bows were loaded and they surrounded him like an iron bucket.
Not long after Zhang Wenzhen entered, a bodyguard came out and said, "General Zhang has committed suicide!"
Xie Wu Si was not surprised at all. He followed in and saw Zhang Wenzhen holding a sword in his right hand. There was a bloody wound on his neck. He died with his eyes wide open. His body was still standing.
"The general is indeed unyielding!"
Xie Wu Si sighed. "What a pity …"
"General, we'll follow you in the underworld!"
Since Zhang Wenzhen was dead, the other bodyguards also killed themselves and followed him. Xie Wu Si was even more emotional. "They are all martyrs!"
His face was a little tired. He waved his hand and said, "Take this person's head. Put his family in prison and await punishment!"
"This city is already in the hands of my lord. You all go out quickly and cooperate with the army to stabilize the situation!"
In his heart, he was thinking about how he had helped Wu Zhi today. If in the future, when the great cause was overturned, he did not know what would happen to him.
Even though it was just a thought, he couldn't help but shiver.
…
"As expected! Dingzhou City has fallen! "
Outside the city, on the top of a small hill, I watched as the spies opened the door and worked together to break through Dingzhou City. Smoke rose everywhere and cheers shook the heavens. He couldn't help but faintly sigh. "Just now, a general fell from the west. It must be Zhang Wenzhen's death …"
"The entire city's aristocratic families are all traitors!"
The Confucian scholar angrily said, "This generation has received the Emperor's kindness for generations, yet this is how they repay it. It truly makes one's heart cold!"
The general beside him did not move for a long time. He knew that it was thanks to I's early warning that they were able to escape.
He saw that the entire city was filled with people who had surrendered and completely gave up. He knew that even if he started a purge, he would not be able to kill them all. This was the power of destiny!
"Ah … of the 19 provinces, another one has left the control of the court …"
The Confucian scholar sighed and said, "Sir, are you staying here to see Wu Zhen's fate?"
"That's right!"
I nodded. "Once Dingzhou City falls, all of Dingzhou will be in our hands. The Qi of the Dragon will certainly appear. Furthermore … at this time, the other provinces are in chaos and are powerless to interfere. Even if our foundations are weak, if we can successfully defend it, it will not be a problem to maintain the empire for decades. This woman's sudden emergence is a great variable. We should take a good look …"
"Huh?"
Suddenly, the general looked in the direction of the Luo River and let out a cry of surprise.
I looked over and was even more dumbfounded.
He saw that by the Luo River, in the direction of the Xie family, a five-colored cloud suddenly rose. It connected with the clouds and extended for several li. It was extraordinary at a glance.
"This is … a celestial phenomenon. Yes, counting the days, Wu Zhen is about to give birth. Could it be now?"
I's mouth was wide open like a toad's. "Could it be that this woman really has the fate of destiny and has attracted a great power to reincarnate?"
Hearing these words, even the Confucian scholar and the general felt a chill in their hearts.
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