From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 511

In Ziwei Palace, Empress Zhaojing drank again.

This time, she still had two pots of wine, both of which were aged for more than ten years.

Since she had no drinking partner, she really wanted Xiaozhuang to drink with her, but Xiaozhuang refused. She would never forget her duties and needed to stay awake at all times.

"What a pity, it's a pity that my junior brother is not here."

Empress Zhaojing sighed, unable to suppress the smile on her face, and said softly: "The victory of Xinglinbao almost completely cut off Nurhaci's dream of the capital. The limit they can do is to break through Shanhaiguan."

"The remaining 30,000 to 50,000 remnants are not enough to capture the capital."

"My junior brother is really resourceful. He has only been in Shanhaiguan for a few days, and he has made such a military achievement."

Xiaozhuang smiled and said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, you will have at least two years to recuperate. There is no need to fear the Eastern Tartars anymore."

Empress Zhao Jing said: "If Nurhaci chooses to fight to the death and insists on exchanging tens of thousands of lives for Shanhaiguan, our losses will not be too small, and the pressure on the treasury will still be great."

Xiao Zhuang said: "But Zhou Yuan is here, and he is also good at governing."

Empress Zhao Jing nodded and couldn't help laughing: "This is also one of the reasons why I like my junior brother."

"Xiao Zhuang, let's set off after lunch and try to get to Shanhaiguan tomorrow morning. Six hundred miles, can you do it?"

Xiao Zhuang thought After thinking for a while, he smiled and said, "Almost. Give me the best divine horse. It can travel 800 miles a day and can arrive tomorrow morning without stopping."

Empress Zhaojing said, "It will be troublesome for you to make a trip. If Nurhaci really wants to launch a general attack, it means that the defenders of Shanhaiguan will be wiped out."

"Anyone can die, but my junior brother can't!"

"He is sometimes very stubborn. What if he really decides to sacrifice his life for the country?"

"You must bring him back safely no matter what, even if you have to use force."

Little Zhuang said solemnly: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will bring Zhou Yuan back safely."

Empress Zhaojing's smile slowly faded, and she suddenly frowned and said: "Xiaozhuang... do you think... is it possible... that the guard of Shanhaiguan is unwilling to die and chooses to surrender?"

"If that's the case, we are in danger."

Xiaozhuang said: "No way, Zhou Yuan is very smart, and others can't hide it from him if they want to collude with the enemy."

Empress Zhaojing smiled and said: "That's true."

"What if my junior brother also surrenders?"

Empress Zhaojing asked suddenly.

Xiaozhuang's heart sank, but he remained calm, covering his mouth and smiling: "Your Majesty, although Zhou Yuan is naughty, he has never been kind to foreigners!"

"He is the one who wants to save the world, I'm afraid he won't surrender?"

Empress Zhaojing breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Well! I trust my junior brother!"

"You go, don't let him get hurt."

...

Qiu Huan panted heavily, looking at the countless soldiers confronting each other around him, sweat already on his face.

He didn't expect Zhou Yuan's actions to be so fast and his determination to be so firm.

He witnessed a late-night mutiny!

Wu Dingzhong and Pang Lixing were beheaded, and their personal guards discovered it first, but were instantly controlled by Guan Dayong's elite battalion.

The Jizhou Army and the Leiden Army reacted quickly, led by the generals, asking Zhou Yuan for people.

There were only about 40,000 people left in these two parties, but they were still a force that should not be underestimated.

Zhou Yuan's methods were also ruthless enough. He even transferred the soldiers of the Five Army Camps on duty on the city wall, directly targeted the Jizhou Army and the Leiden Army, and forcibly disarmed them.

So far, the overall situation in Shanhaiguan was firmly controlled by Zhou Yuan.

Knowing that they were surrendering to the enemy and knowing that it was a mutiny, those soldiers of the Five Army Camps were still so obedient. Zhou Yuan's skills in controlling his subordinates were really good.

Qiu Huan was shocked, but at the same time he became happy. Zhou Yuan completely rebelled, so he would have someone to rely on in the Donglu camp in the future.

This guy is the golden sword consort of the shaman princess, and he can fight. As long as he is coaxed, I won't be bullied in the future.

Thinking of this, Qiu Huan hurried back to the room, wrote a letter about the situation inside Shanhaiguan, and sent it out by his confidant.

He kept an eye on Zhou Yuan and kept reporting, just because he was afraid that Zhou Yuan would plot.

Who knew this guy was serious, and so fierce, his token of surrender was the head of the garrison commander, leaving no room for retreat.

"Lord Zhou, after all, we are all Han compatriots, you must take good care of me in the future!"

Qiu Huan bent slightly, his tone was a little flattering.

He was not ashamed of this, after all, he would rely on Zhou Yuan in the future.

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "Things are not over yet. Tomorrow morning, we will open the city to welcome the king's army and completely control Shanhaiguan. Only then will we discuss these issues."

"Yes, yes!"

Qiu Huan smiled and said: "It's mainly about the future."

"Shanhaiguan'sThe situation has been controlled, Wu Dingzhong and Pang Lixing are dead, these little guys can't make any waves, the overall situation has been decided. "

He seemed very excited. This time he not only escaped the reckoning, but also became Nurhaci's hero. His status in the future will not be too low.

Zhou Yuan just looked at the east and murmured: "May the day dawn soon, otherwise I will be unsure."

Qiu Huan also said: "Yes, may the day dawn soon! "

Both of them were looking forward to that time -

The sky soon brightened.

There was no sunshine today, but it was snowing, and the sky and the earth were vast.

Zhou Yuan opened the city gate. There were only a few guards on the tower, and more guards were standing outside the city gate. The team was neat, as if waiting for the arrival of the king's division.

Zhou stood at the front of the team, riding a maroon horse, wearing armor, and looking forward.

Soon, a flag finally appeared in front.

Followed by countless flags, countless war horses and soldiers, the 90,000 Donglu army, except for those who went to Jizhou to transport grain, almost all arrived.

A huge carriage, pulled by eight horses, with a tiger skin on the throne above, Nurhaci sat on it in a dragon robe.

He was in a very good mental state, looking forward with a rosy face.

Zhou Yuan shouted: "Shanhai Pass, welcome the king's division! Kneel down! "

He dismounted! Holding a golden sword! Half-knelt down!

The soldiers of the five military camps knelt down together and shouted: "Welcome the royal division!"

The voice shook the world and spread to all directions.

Heavy snow! Howling wind!

Nurhaci couldn't help laughing when he saw this scene. He almost saw the capital and saw his ideal come true.

Wanyan Daichan was busy all night and finally pulled Cai Ni back from the brink of death. She was nervous and couldn't help but be overjoyed when she saw this scene.

My own golden sword prince consort! Really here!

Zhou Yuan! You finally came to the same front with me!

The past grievances finally disappeared, leaving only the bits and pieces of getting along, and the feelings that slowly grew and expanded inadvertently.

I chased you and saved your life. If you still have resentment towards me , I will melt you with my tenderness.

I, Wanyan Daichan, am no worse than any other woman. I have the best figure, the most chaste body, and a noble status.

With me here, no one in Donglu can bully you!

Wanyan Daichan looked at the golden knife in his hand from a distance, and was stunned for a moment.

All this was like a dream, making her feel a little unreal.

On the other side, Xiaozhuang, who was galloping over at night, couldn't help breathing rapidly and his face changed drastically when he saw this scene.

Surrendered!

Zhou Yuan surrendered!

How could it be possible! How could he surrender to a foreign race!

Xiaozhuang's breathing was about to stagnate.

She murmured, "Zhou Yuan, you are courting death!"