In the absence of court meetings or the presence of foreign ministers, Emperor Sima Chi was a standard caged bird.

Not only have the guards changed, but the palace people have also changed. Even if you want to know some news from the outside world, it is not easy.

After the Xiongnu conquered the city, the court meeting was suspended indefinitely, and no foreign ministers came to see him. Sima Chi had not received news from the outside world for a long time, and he was so bored that he wanted to go crazy.

It was still dark on the tenth day of the lunar month. After tossing and turning in bed for a long time, he got up and started walking outside the hall.

The midwinter morning is cool and quiet.

Sima Chi walked on the wide and straight stone road, and the palace people and guards watched him silently.

Their eyes are complex, ranging from pity and sadness to ruthlessness, and most of them are indifferent.

The road was very long, and as we walked, Sima Chi suddenly felt sad and his body trembled slightly.

Suddenly, his hand was gently held.

Sima Chi turned his head slightly and saw the straight bridge of his nose, his rosy lips, and his bright eyes...

The silver moonlight fell on her body, making her whole body look as crystal clear as jade.

She smiled at him, with endless tenderness in her eyes.

Sima Chi was in a daze for a moment.

When she first got married six years ago, Liang Lanbi was still a young girl, a little arrogant and a little naive.

Today, six years later, Liang Lanbi has lost her youthfulness. She has learned too much in a dangerous environment...

But Sima Chi suddenly felt that this face was a bit disgusting, so he shook off the queen's hand and continued to move forward.

I don't know how long I walked, but it was already bright outside, and Sima Chi saw Duanmen's shadow in the distance.

His body trembled even more violently.

He felt that he had no choice but to move forward, walk to Duanmen, open the thick palace door, stand in front of the palace city, and accept the cheers and worship of his subjects.

Neat footsteps sounded, and a group of guards blocked the way.

They come from the Kingdom of East China Sea, and they only obey the orders of the King of East China Sea. They look covetously at the Emperor and are full of malice.

The majesty of the emperor does not lie in the magnificent imperial residence, the majestic pomp, the dragon robe, the dragon chair, or...

It just depends on whether there is a human heart.

For these Donghai soldiers, they guard the emperor all day long, knowing that the emperor is just an ordinary person.

He wants to eat and go to the latrine.

He will be injured and bleed.

He would even look at these foreign soldiers with fear, fearing that they would kill the king.

In their eyes, the emperor no longer has any mystery and is not worthy of worship.

Liu Chou hurried over and looked at the emperor intently.

Sima Chi stopped.

Liu Chou, courtesy name Wang Qiao, was born in Pengcheng. His father was an official and became the Sili Xiaowei.

He was good at talking about theory and theory, and was highly praised by the people. The most important thing was that he came from the Xuzhou gentry and was a close confidant of Sima Yue.

"Your Majesty, it's time to go back and have breakfast." Liu Chou sighed helplessly and said.

Sima Chi did not respond. He looked past Liu Chou, past the guards, and towards the golden Duanmen.

Liu Chou was not in a hurry and just stood aside and waited.

After all, he is the emperor, and he is willing to give him some room for willfulness. As long as he does not go out of line, everything is easy to talk about.

Sima Chi's eyes revealed anxiety and desire.

Duanmen was silent.

Sima Chi's eyes turned into anger and disappointment again.

Miyagi is a big cage, and he is a desperate beast wandering in this cage...

"Creak, creak, creak..." The end door was suddenly opened.

Liu Chou turned around in surprise and saw two rows of warriors wearing helmets and carrying armor.

They held long spears and marched in neat steps. After entering Duanmen, they stood in awe in the square in front of Taiji Hall.

There are many people and the process lasts for a long time.

After a long time, in front of the Tai Chi Hall, there was a post every three steps and a sentry every five steps, and the guards were heavily guarded.

Finally, an officer led hundreds of people and came straight towards Liu Chou.

A hundred or so guards had gathered behind Liu Chou. Everyone was at a loss and looked at Liu Chou.

Liu Chou hesitated again and again and ordered them to be quiet.

"Liu Changshi, take your people and leave." Jin San strode over. His short and stocky figure was so oppressive that Liu Chou, who was a head taller than him, subconsciously wanted to retreat.

"Who are you, who broke into the imperial palace without permission and challenged the emperor..." Liu Chou gathered some momentum and scolded.

But the funny thing is that he actually picked up the emperor's tiger skin.

Jin San frowned, touched the handle of the knife at his waist, and asked again: "Liu Changshi, are you leaving or not?"

"Go! Go! Go!" Hundreds of silver gun soldiers hit the ground with their rifle barrels and shouted in unison.

The guard behind Liu Chou couldn't help but take half a step back.

There was another sound of footsteps behind.

Liu Chou took a glance and saw Luyang County Duke Shao Xun, Taiwei Wang Yan, Shangshu Zuopushe Liu Tun, Attendant Yu Min, and Situ Junjun Wang Xuan all arriving.

Jin San also felt the movement behind him. He felt anxious and took two steps forward.

"You -" Liu Chou subconsciously took a step back and said, "You are really a proud and powerful general. How can you show your dignity by wielding swords and guns in front of the emperor?"

Jin San drew his saber, and the silver spear soldier behind him also raised his spear forward with murderous intent.

Liu Chou was sweating on his forehead.

Obviously, the title of Emperor cannot be used in front of these murderers.

Just like the guards sent by Situ to guard the palace, these soldiers are private soldiers who share the glory and loss of their lord.

They really dare to kill, no matter who is in front of them.

"Liu Changshi." Wang Yan quickly took a few steps, looked at Liu Chou cheerfully, and said: "The public in Luyang County has important matters to go to the emperor, so your people should withdraw."

Liu Chou secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He is good at talking about theory and theory, but when faced with killing warriors, he always feels a little guilty.

Just when he was waiting for the order, he saw Shao Xun, the Duke of Luyang County, had already arrived.

"I heard the local accent from afar, and it was very cordial." Shao Xun laughed loudly, stepped forward and took Liu Chou's hand, saying: "Liu Jun comes from a well-known family and is proficient in metaphysics. I have heard about it for a long time."

After saying that, he looked at the Donghai soldiers behind him and said, "Are these guys from Donghai?"

When Shao Xun said these words in his native accent, more than a hundred Donghai soldiers looked at him dumbly.

"This is the Duke of Luyang County who defeated the Xiongnu. He is also from Donghai." Jin San followed Shao Xun and said in dialect.

The guards' expressions immediately changed.

Some people looked at Shao Xun with surprised eyes, as if wondering why he was so powerful.

Some people were so excited that they even had a look of pride on their faces.

Someone muttered, as if they wanted to say a few words, but didn't dare.

"In the majestic palace, inside Taiji, what are you doing with your sword?" Shao Xun stepped forward and suppressed the half-drawn saber of a Donghai soldier.

Then he patted the other person on the shoulder and said with a smile: "How long has it been since you sharpened your knife? Isn't it shameful to take it out?"

The man subconsciously abandoned his weapon on the ground and his face turned red.

Shao Xun picked up the knife, inserted it into the scabbard, and said: "You must take good care of your instruments. When you are in battle, you can count on them to protect your life."

"No." The guard respectfully stepped aside and responded.

Shao Xun looked at the others again.

The sound of the knife being sheathed was immediately heard.

"Line up and leave the city." Shao Xun looked at them and said, "When things are done here, I will have a drink with you and others. It's rare to hear the local accent and see the local party members, haha, be happy!"

"Line up." An officer immediately ordered.

Soon, more than a hundred people walked out of the palace city in neat steps, in teams or even units.

Liu Chou closed his eyes.

With a few words, his soldiers were taken away.

The Duke of Luyang County is truly a god-like existence among the Donghai people.
To be continued...