In May/five months 8 th, the hot sun is hanging. 五月初八,烈日悬空。 Land like fire, four seas transpiration. 大地如火,四海蒸腾。 Day after day after rainstorm, flaming fierce Sunburn is roasting the land, myriad willows were incapable of dangling the branches and leaves, some distortions of sceneries between thousand street hundred work places under the weather of burning hot, the old dog of vagrant street lay in the gloomy place big mouth respite, the saliva lower on the stone brick will then send out ‚cī’ the light sound. 连日暴雨过后,熊熊烈日炙烤着大地,万千杨柳无力垂下了枝叶,千街百坊之间的景物在炙热的天气下有些扭曲,流浪街头的老狗趴在阴暗处大口喘息,唾液低在石砖上便会发出‘呲呲’的轻响。 Chang'an City during one year hottest time arrived. 长安城一年之中最热的时候到了。 Originally is the weather that is hard to go out, at this time on the path outside city gate, actually gathered completely common people, scholar and Jianghu guest, wore bamboo hat to hold the umbrella, withstand/top falling dragon Wan who the flaming roaring flame is going to the Wei river bank. 本是难以出门的天气,此时城门外的道路上,却聚满了百姓、士人、江湖客,头戴斗笠手撑雨伞,顶着熊熊烈焰前往渭河畔的坠龙弯。 Decided that a martial arts contest of Great Yue Ten Martial Leaders, ‚will once have the flood dragon falls to change into rivers from the day’ the falling dragon to be held in rumor curved, the arena has built, Emperor will also arrive. 决定大玥十武魁的一场比武,将在传言‘曾有蛟龙从天而坠化为河流’的坠龙弯举行,擂台已经搭建,天子也会亲临。 The Jianghu people are fastidious about a face, Monarch of no face compared with country arrives to observe and emulate to be bigger, this is also takes seriously martial artist to a land under heaven martial artist statement —— royal government very much. 江湖人都讲究个面子,没有什么面子比一国之君亲临观摩更大,这也算是给天下武人一个表态——朝廷还是很重视武人的。 The grand meeting, naturally is so capturing the Great Yue Dynasty wild attention. 如此盛会,自然吸引着大玥朝野的目光。 But in Imperial College, has a day of false today, the most scholars run to watch the fun, in various school buildings completely empty. 而国子监内,今天放了一天假,大半学子都跑去看热闹,各间学舍内空空如也。 A lot of peach trees expose under the scorching sun, wisp of light smoke ascends from the peach blossom forest. 千百桃树暴露在骄阳之下,一缕青烟从桃花林中升腾而起。 Inhibits somebody's activities ten years of Song Yu in Imperial College, all alone stands in the peach blossom forest, put in a picture scroll in hand the brazier, looks that tens of thousands of drew time ‚peach blossom to review’, was reduced to ashes in the flame. 在国子监画地为牢十年的宋玉,孤身一人站在桃花林中,把手中的一副画卷放入了火盆中,看着那副画了成千上万次的‘桃花回眸’,在火焰之中化为灰烬。 „Xiaowan, this king broke a promise in the past, today, was apologizes to you.” “小婉,本王当年失信,今天,算是给你赔罪了。” Liu Yun forest stands in body side, solemnly said: „Xu Buling recently poisoned poisonous emanations from insects causes trouble, day and night stays in the icehouse, knew from the Madam Lu maidservant chat, Xu Buling sends after the city poisonously, the temperament is quite hot tempered, does not let approach Madam Lu, is calmer and steadier on today, accompanies Madam Lu to go out of town. So long as abandons the last straw again, the Xu Buling restraint continuously inevitably.” 刘云林站在身侧,沉声道:“许不令近日蛊毒作祟,日夜呆在冰室之中,从陆夫人丫鬟闲谈中得知,许不令在城外毒发后,脾气极为暴躁,连陆夫人都不让靠近,也就今天才安稳一些,陪着陆夫人出城。只要再扔下最后一根稻草,许不令必然克制不住了。” Song Yu looks that in the brazier burns the picture scroll completely, sighed in a soft voice: 宋玉看着火盆中燃烧殆尽的画卷,轻声一叹: „That is good.” “那就好。” --------- --------- „Tiger ——” “虎——” „Tiger ——” “虎——” „Tiger ——” “虎——” Three Qin land, inside and outside 600 under Qinzhou Mt. Longtou from Chang'an. 三秦大地,距离长安六百里外的秦州龙头山下。 Goes full steam ahead like the sea, royal flag like the black flame of combustion, flap flap makes the sound in the northwest crosswind. 万马奔腾如海,王旗如同燃烧的黑色火焰,在西北横风中猎猎做响。 The crosswind blows, the battle drum strikes. 横风吹,战鼓擂。 The military compounds of 80,000 Western Liang army, grew the innumerable black blockhouses like the loess land, be continuous to day end. 八万西凉军的军营,如同黄土大地上长出了无数黑色碉堡,绵延至天的尽头。 Wears the officers of black fish scales, pulls out a waist four chi (0.33 m) long blade under the hot sun. 身着黑色鱼鳞甲的将士,在烈日下抽出腰间四尺长刀。 30,000 light cavalries, 20,000 rewiring ride the army before, the troops all throw over heavy armor, grasps the long spear/gun, this is Xu Lie with the Great Yue town/subdues country cavalry who the time accumulates for a lifetime, is in the world can only with the Northern Qi iron demons positive/direct hedge army. 三万轻骑在后,两万重装骑军在前,人马皆披重甲,手持长枪,这是许烈用一辈子时间攒出来的大玥镇国铁骑,也是世上唯一能和北齐铁罗刹正面对冲的军队。 The east road Great General Tu Qianchu shoulder shoulders two hexagon copper hammers to stand in the left side, south Great General Yang Zunyi grasps the black front long spear to stand in the right. 东路大将军屠千楚肩扛两柄六角铜锤站在左侧,南路大将军杨尊义手持黑锋长槊立在右边。 In the Yue Jiulou hand is holding the oiled paper umbrella, blocks from the scorching sun for the white hair man of front python robe gold crown. 岳九楼手中撑着油纸伞,为面前蟒袍金冠的白发男子遮住骄阳。 Treads —— 踏踏踏—— Scouts the anxious step to run, dispatched the paper drum in hand. 斥候急步跑来,递出了手中的纸筒。 King Su launched to look at several, then threw under the paper the stage, took up the long sword —— sword from the body side is three feet four, above is hanging the safflower ear, is dowry that East Sea Lu Family delivered in the past, sword name ‚red wife’. 肃王展开看了几眼,便将纸条扔到了台下,从身侧拿起了长剑——剑长三尺四,上面挂着红花穗子,是东海陆家当年送过来的嫁妆,剑名‘红娘子’。 chā - — 嚓—— The long sword chokes lang to come out of the sheath, the sword to sunny day. 长剑呛啷出鞘,剑至青天白日。 „Army attacks.” “全军出击。” "Yes." “诺。” Thump thump thump —— 咚咚咚—— The battle drum resounds through the northwest wilderness. 战鼓响彻西北旷野。 The black front presses the city blade like the sea, the going full steam ahead sound like the wave! 黑锋压城刀如海,万马奔腾声如浪！ ----- ----- From a Chang'an 300 li (0.5 km) Chencang, the northwest's first strategic pass Qianyang Guandong leaned 30 li (0.5 km), before sixty-year cycle, to guard against the Northern Qi left route army cavalries counter-attacks, built a mountain pass, named town/subdues tiger pass/test. 距离长安三百里的陈仓,西北第一雄关千阳关东侧三十里,甲子前为提防北齐左路军铁骑反扑,新修了一座关隘,名为镇虎关。 Two mountain passes to are about 30 li (0.5 km), the intermediate zone does not have a shed, is densely covered the innumerable trench, blockhouse, Cheval, trap. 两座关隘相距不过三十里,中间地带无一房一舍,密布着数不清的战壕、碉堡、拒马、陷坑。 The garrison that Qianyang closes is the Xu Family army, the faced enemy occupies stubbornly in original state one generation of Northern Qi odd/surplus evil. 千阳关的驻军是许家军,面对的敌人是死死占据在原州一代的北齐余孽。 Before sixty-year cycle , after broken Chang'an, the Great Qi royalty flees to Outer Mongolia, lost the entire Central Plain area, to revive the Central Plain in the future, Northern Qi has grasped the original state stubbornly in the hand, on a horn like domain, inserts in the Great Yue domain. 甲子前破长安后,大齐皇族逃亡漠北,丢失了整个中原疆域,为了日后重振中原,北齐一直把原州死死抓在手里,如同版图上的一个犄角,插进大玥的版图之中。 The original state south to Gansu Nanliang state, north to the Outer Mongolia plain, east and Guanzhong half faces one another, west to the entire Gansu Corridor, is the communication thing, connects the north-south hub, its importance is self-evident. 原州南连陇南梁州,北接漠北平原,东与关中隔山相望,西连整个河西走廊,是沟通东西、连接南北的枢纽,其重要性不言而喻。 Northern Qi by important of Liupanshan topography, builds the strategic pass in Jingyuan generation, the name calls ‚to look at South Gate’ directly, and under the arrange/cloth guards with large army, grabs this final chassis stubbornly, before sixty-year cycle, Xu Lie and Great Yue various route armies have attempted captures this main house gate finally together smelly stone, pitifully has been only fruitless concerned about the topography, over time, has then refused to compromise. 北齐凭借六盘山地势的险要,在泾源一代修筑雄关,名字直接就叫‘望南关’,并布下重兵驻守,死死抓着这块最后的底盘,甲子前许烈和大玥诸路军都尝试过攻下这家门口的最后一块臭石头,只可惜碍于地势一直无果,随着时间推移,便一直僵持下来。 But the town/subdues tiger closes the enemy who on faces outwardly, similarly is Northern Qi troops and horses of original state, but the town/subdues tiger closes the actual role, is guarding against northwest King Su. 而镇虎关明面上面对的敌人,同样是原州的北齐兵马,不过镇虎关实际的作用,是防着西北的肃王。 After broken Chang'an, Qianyang is closed by the Xu Family army guards, Xu Family opens up territory to expand the merit of earth to enjoy not to be possible to enjoy, can shock Northern Qi, have no reason to make Xu Lie withdraw troops. When Xiaozong Emperor passed away, Qianyang closed/pass the garrison troops remove. The Xu Family army against Northern Qi nature is impregnable, but if the King Su rebellion, basically is the vast stretch of flat land until Chang'an City under. 破长安后千阳关由许家军驻守,许家开疆扩土之功赏无可赏,又能震慑北齐,没理由让许烈撤军。等孝宗皇帝驾崩,千阳关守军就撤不掉了。许家军防北齐自然牢不可破,但若是肃王造反,基本上就是一马平川直至长安城下。 In order to solve this awkward aspect, among sixty-year cycle the royal government cultivated/repaired the Sandaoguan pass in Chencang to Chang'an, behind also has the Son of Heaven to close to the Xingping pass/test, said that is feared Northern Qi odd/surplus evil counter-attacks, in fact the blind people know that is guarding against King Su. 为了解决这个尴尬的局面,甲子之间朝廷在陈仓至长安之间修了三道关隘,后面还有天王关和兴平关,说是怕北齐余孽反扑,实际上瞎子都知道是在防着肃王。 Qianyang closes to King Su is together an administrative enclave, what stationed in Chencang one generation is west Great Yue the army, from Chencang deploys troops 200,000 to the Chang'an Sandaoguan pass, the commander in chief is ‚cuts down northern Great General’ Guo Zhongxian, Liu Family troops and horses also gathers. 千阳关对肃王来说是一块飞地,驻扎在陈仓一代的是大玥西军,从陈仓至长安三道关隘陈兵二十万,主帅是‘伐北大将军’郭忠显,刘家的兵马也汇聚其中。 Hot, highest ranked military officer Liu Pingyang eldest son Liu Chang'an, wears the armor half step to run the top that the town/subdues tiger closes, the complexion is slightly intense, arrives under the dragon flag, lifts hand solemnly said: 烈日炎炎之下,太尉刘平阳的长子刘长安,身披铠甲快步跑上镇虎关的城头,脸色略显紧张,来到龙旗之下,抬手沉声道: „Guo general, King Su recently trained in Qinzhou, by end will look like the symptom is not right, but also asked general to want not carelessly......” “郭将军,肃王近日在秦州练兵,以末将看来苗头不对,还请将军莫要疏忽大意……” Guo Zhongxian over 60 years old is, can assume west Great Yue the army, with Northern Qi Left Side Prince even are the King Su Xu You confrontation, naturally are not the common people. At this time according to gift of the emperor gold/metal blade, the vision places the north, cold sound said: 郭忠显六十多岁,能坐镇大玥西军,和北齐左亲王甚至是肃王许悠交锋,自然不是泛泛之辈。此时手按御赐金刀,目光放在北方,冷声道: „Father stood here half a lifetime, when careless, needs your baby to teach?” “老子在这里站了半辈子,何时疏忽大意过,需要你这小娃娃教？” Guo Zhongxian is this temperament, Liu Chang'an had not revealed what discontented, goes forward one step: 郭忠显一直都是这脾气,刘长安并未露出什么不满,上前一步: „King Su trains in Qinzhou, from the Qianyang pass/test is about 300 li (0.5 km), if......” “肃王在秦州练兵,距离千阳关不过三百里,若是……” Guo Zhong showy light has placed the north: „Xu You is not idiot, hits to do toward Chang'an bewilderedly, even if broke Sandaoguan to enter Chang'an, his 200,000 people could not defend Guanzhong saying that the son also in capital, insane revolted at this time.” 郭忠显目光一直放在北方:“许悠又不是傻子,莫名其妙往长安打作甚,即便破了三道关打进长安,他就二十万人也守不住关中道,儿子也在京城,疯了才这时候造反。” Liu Pingyang purses the lips, many did not say, bows saying: „Also asked Guo general should not be careless, enhanced the combat readiness, even if King Su knew one's place, can still be regarded as training, brought only benefit , and no harm whatsoever.” 刘平阳抿了抿嘴,却也不好多说,躬身道:“还请郭将军勿要疏忽大意,加强战备,即便肃王安分守己,也能当做是练兵,有百利而无一害。” Guo Zhongxian thought, lifted the hand: 郭忠显思索了下,抬了抬手: „Knows that beats a drum.” “知道啦,擂鼓。” „Yes!” “诺！” Thump thump thump —— 咚咚咚—— The battle drum resounds through town/subdues tiger Guan Cheng tou later...... 战鼓随后响彻镇虎关城头…… —— —— —— —————— Heicheng that above the thousand li (500 km) yellow sand, Northern Qi converges with large army. 千里黄沙之上,北齐重兵云集的黑城。 Left Side Prince Jiang Nu stands in the top, reads the present giant map, set up a pennant in the position of Shazhou, the vision attire to the Suzhou city direction that faced one another distantly: 左亲王姜驽站在城头上,看着眼前的巨大舆图,在沙州的位置上插了个小旗,目光装向了遥遥相望的肃州城方向: „Chen Xuan, you said that Chang'an will have the change, this passes the moon/month, Xu You has been training, looked that on this day the air/Qi was about to return with flying colors, this king adjusted half to come south troops and horses, such hot weather, marched has dozens people that died hotly, if ran a fruitless errand, this king non- cut your head.” “陈轩,你说长安会有异动,这都过去个把月,许悠一直在练兵,看这天气都快班师回营了,本王把南边的兵马调了一半过来,这么热的天气,行军热死的都有几十人,若是白跑一趟,本王非把你脑袋割下了。” Chen Xuan formal gown, stands by the map, looks at the Chang'an position: 陈轩一袭文袍,站在舆图旁边,看着长安的位置: „The prince felt relieved, according to news that the Chang'an scout spreads, today that side must hold a martial arts contest, Great Yue Emperor will also pass, by your humble servant, quick will have the news, can make army break camp.” “王爷放心,根据长安的探子传来的消息,今日那边要举行一场比武,大玥皇帝也会过去,以卑职来看,很快就会有消息,可以让大军拔营了。” Left Side Prince Jiang Nu looked at behind Heicheng the be continuous boundless military compound, lifted the hand: 左亲王姜驽看了看黑城后方绵延无际的军营,抬了抬手: „Do not disappoint this/Ben king, transmitted orders.” “别让本王失望,去传令吧。” „Yes!” “诺！” Chen Xuan bows to draw back the top...... 陈轩躬身退下城头…… —— —— —— —————— But at this moment, in Chang'an City, as before put on a show of peace and prosperity, without the least bit sound. 而此时此刻,长安城内,依旧歌舞升平,没有半点动静。 common people of main street and small alley, outside the dutiful running up to city watches the fun, the riches and honor others are not poisonous while early morning Sun, ahead of schedule rode the carriage to go to the Wei river bank to occupy a good position. 大街小巷的百姓,拖家带口的跑到城外去看热闹,富贵人家趁着清晨太阳还不毒,提早坐上了马车去渭河畔占个好位置。 Deceives the powder money from two paternal aunt there only with great difficulty, prepares to bet gains Xiao Ting greatly, was locked in the room, is making the door wail: 唯独好不容易从两个姑姑那里骗来脂粉钱,准备下注大赚一笔的萧庭,被锁在屋里,拍着房门哭嚎着: „Paternal aunt, I made a mistake, you put me to go out. Today contends in martial arts definitely is Tang Jiao wins, you make me look, looked that comes back......” “姑姑,我错了,你放我出去。今天比武肯定是唐蛟赢,你让我去看一下,看一下就回来……” Only pitifully, no one responds. 只可惜,没人搭理。 In palatial imperial city. 巍峨皇城之内。 After towards will diverge, Taiji Hall rear imperial study room fumigates with incense to wind around. 朝会散去后,太极殿后方的御书房熏香缭绕。 Song Ji removed the imperial robe emperor crown, formal gown sits in on the couch, the elbow supports the small case, the white is turning over in the fingertip, frowns to ponder the aftermath on checkerboard. 宋暨褪去了龙袍帝冕,一袭文袍坐在榻上,手肘撑着小案,白子在指尖翻转,蹙眉思考着棋盘上的残局。 Eunuch Jia sits opposite of the checkerboard, the complexion has the humble smile, watched the weather, reminded in a soft voice: 贾公公坐在棋盘对面,脸色带着谦卑笑容,看了看天色,轻声提醒: „Your Majesty, city the double-hour outside of martial arts contest drew near, the insignia royal carriage has prepared, when left the palace?” “圣上,城外的比武的时辰快到了,仪仗御辇已经准备好,何时出宫？” Song Ji likes playing chess, because once also played chess the time of losing has an audience with the emperor, was scolded for several years by simultaneous/uniform the ordinary man. At this time is stroking gently the board game piece, slightly feels disappointed obviously: 宋暨喜欢下棋,曾经还因为下棋耽误上朝的时间,被齐老匹夫骂了好几年。此时摩挲着棋子,略显扫兴: „When receives the officer, allowing Us to think again.” “正值收官,容朕再想想。” Eunuch Jia nods slightly, secure sits in meditation before the checkerboard waits. 贾公公微微颔首,安静坐在棋盘前等待。 Song Ji is sizing up the present aftermath carefully, frowns the ponder, until late in the morning, in the board game piece the hand buckled on the checkerboard: 宋暨仔细打量着眼前的残局,蹙眉沉思,直至日上三竿,才将手中棋子扣在了棋盘上: „Begins regretless, leaves the palace.” “落子无悔,出宫。” „Yes!” “诺！” After the moment . 片刻后。 The Emperor royal carriage that outside Taiji Palace, six horses and drive had/left the imperial city gate. 太极宫外,六马并驱的天子御辇出了宫门。 Song Ji of imperial robe emperor crown sits in the royal carriage upward Vermilion Bird Avenue. 龙袍帝冕的宋暨坐在御辇上行过朱雀大街。 Street both sides common people bow the head, royal courtier car(riage) carriage follows, drives out of Chang'an slowly...... 街道两旁万民俯首,朝臣车辇紧随其后,缓缓驶出长安……