On the city wall, the sounds of weapons clashing and weapons piercing the flesh could be heard endlessly, and the endless shouts of killing shook the sky.
While the two armies of Dahua and Qing were fighting risking their lives on the city wall, Da Yuer in the palace in Shengjing was also nervously serving the already dying Huang Taiji.
Huang Taiji lay on the bed with a sallow face, covered with a brocade quilt, and his purple lips were severely chapped. Da Yu'er beside him used a handkerchief dipped in water to moisturize Huang Taiji's lips from time to time. On the side were a dozen busy palace maids and several imperial doctors, while outside the house was an old shaman dancing a strange dance and shouting in a language that no one could understand.
At this time, Huang Taiji could no longer eat anything and could only rely on old wild ginseng to hold his last breath. This kind of stroke caused by high blood pressure was a big problem even for later generations of doctors, not to mention this medical treatment. In an era when conditions were backward.
Seeing Huang Taiji walking toward death step by step, Dayu'er's heart was as sharp as a knife. Although he had a night of lovemaking with Dorgon in the side hall yesterday, she still had great feelings for Huang Taiji. She married him at the age of thirteen, who was already thirty-three at the time. Huang Taiji, the two have lived together for more than ten years. It would be a lie to say that they have no feelings.
Although Dayu'er had to get involved with Dorgon for the sake of her and her son Fulin's future, her inner guilt for her husband became even stronger, so she kept talking to Huang Taiji early in the morning. She did all the serving and peeing herself, and she was busy until noon.
Seeing Da Yuer working so hard, the maids around her advised her to take care of herself, but they were all ignored by Da Yuer.
Rejected. At this time, she was very anxious. She was not only worried about whether her son Fulin could inherit the throne if Huang Taiji died, but also worried about the heavy troops of the Dahua army outside the city. She was also worried about Hauge's reaction after the showdown. And anxious. One after another, things were weighing on her mind like a mountain.
Gently covering Huang Taiji's forehead with a wet towel, Dayu'er slowly sat down, a wave of exhaustion rushing over his body.
"My Lady, you'd better go back to the side hall to rest, and the servants will take care of it." A palace maid saw that Da Yu'er was working too hard, and couldn't help but persuade her.
Da Yu'er smiled tiredly and was about to speak Dahua. Suddenly, a eunuch hurried in and said anxiously to Da Yu'er: "Your Majesty. Your Majesty, it's not good. Prince Yu (Duduo) is leading thousands of troops. Stationed outside the palace, Sydney, the Minister of Zhenghuang Banner, led his troops to persuade him to leave, but Prince Yu refused, and it seemed that the two were about to fight. My queen, please think of a way quickly."
"What!"
When Da Yu'er heard this, he was surprised and happy in his heart. What he was happy about was that Dorgon finally sent his biological brother to escort him. With such an armed force by his side, he had great security and right to speak. A qualitative leap has been achieved.
Although the safety of the palace has always been guarded by the Zhenghuang Banner, which is loyal to the emperor, the Zhenghuang Banner is loyal to the emperor, not to her, Zhuang Concubine. Now that Duduo has led the troops, she will immediately gain the right to speak in the palace. quality improvement.
What surprised me was that Duduo was so impulsive. He actually had a conflict with Sydney. Although Sydney is not well-known, he is an old man with a positive attitude. In addition, this person is Huang Taiji's absolute confidant. Duduo offended Sydney with such recklessness, and it is inevitable that Sydney will hate him in the future. mind.
Just as Da Yu'er's heart was spinning rapidly, the eunuch beside him was so anxious that he almost cried. He knelt on the ground and cried: "Mother, the emperor is ill at the moment. You are the only one in the palace who can make a decision. Please think of something quickly. Find a way."
Dayuer raised his head, took a deep breath, and said loudly: "What are you afraid of? The sky hasn't fallen yet! Come with me!"
After saying that, Da Yuer turned around and hurried out
At this time, outside the palace, Duduo, who was wearing a helmet and armor, was leading thousands of soldiers with white flags to confront a circle of soldiers wearing yellow armor. Both sides were at war with each other, looking at each other eagerly.
Sydney stared at Duduo fiercely and reprimanded: "Prince Yu, the emperor has issued an edict. Anyone who leads troops 500 steps closer to the palace without being summoned can be regarded as treason and will be killed without mercy! Don't you want to test the law with your own body? ?¡±
Duduo sneered and said: "Trying the law by yourself? Haha, it's really funny. I remember that my father once said when he was still alive that the reason why our Jurchen cavalry can dominate the world is because of the bravery of the Eight Banners warriors. Besides, when our father was still alive, we The soldiers of the Eight Banners also rode around the palace many times. How come it has become a serious crime of treason now? Is it possible that the fourth brother is more famous than the father? "
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Sydney was furious. He was already in his forties and had grown up with Huang Taiji since he was a child. He was one of Huang Taiji's most trusted people and respected Huang Taiji like a god. Now that he heard that Duoduo actually slandered Huang Taiji, He was immediately filled with anger, and with a "canglang" sound, he reached out and pulled out the long knife from his waist and shouted loudly.
"Duduo, I will give you one last chance. If you back away immediately, I can pretend not to see you. If you persist, I will have no choice but to take action!"
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Dodo sneered, "Okay Sydney, you have made great progress now. A mere slave dares to attack the master of the Aisin Gioro family. Then let me see how capable you are as a slave!"
As soon as Duduo finished speaking, he also took out the long knife from his waist.
"Canglang!"
A bright scimitar also appeared in his hand, and a cold light flashed in front of everyone. The soldiers standing behind the two men saw their respective commanders using their knives. How could they be polite? They immediately drew out their own swords. He holds the weapon in his hand. The atmosphere between the two sides has become even more tense. Now they are just short of a pot of boiling oil. Just throwing in a spark can ignite a prairie fire.
"Stop!"
A crisp shout sounded not far away. Everyone looked up and saw that it was Zhuang Concubine Dayu'er who was hurriedly coming from the front with a group of palace maids and eunuchs.
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Seeing Da Yuer coming in a hurry, Tudor and Sydney both bowed and saluted.
"What are you going to do? Now the Chinese army is still attacking the city, but you are fighting in front of the palace. If word gets out, it won't make people laugh!" Da Yu'er, dressed in palace clothes, quickly walked up to the two of them and shouted loudly.
Duduo lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, please let me report back. In the name of my fourteenth brother, I led a battalion of soldiers and horses to live in front of the palace. This is also to prevent some people from taking advantage of the emperor's slight illness." safety at the time.
"Besides, my brother did not enter the palace, but was stationed around the palace, but Sydney not only refused to let me get close, but also wanted to drive him away. Can you judge, can a slave treat his master like this?" "
As soon as Duduo finished speaking, Sydney sneered: "The emperor once issued an edict that anyone who dares to lead troops close to the palace will be punished with certain crimes and be killed without mercy. Does Prince Yu really want to rebel?"
"Hmph, don't use the Emperor to oppress me, Sydney. I have decided to station troops here today. I want to see what you dare to do to me?"
Having said this, Duduo turned around and shouted: "My sons, let's start setting up camp. If anyone dares to stop himkill him!"
"Cha!"
The soldiers with white flags behind Duduo agreed in unison and immediately divided into two teams. One team started to set up camp, while the other team continued to confront the men with the yellow flags holding swords and guns.
"You" Sydney was anxious and angry. Although he shouted fiercely, even if he was given ten more courages, he would not dare to attack Duduo. Who is the leader of the Eight Banners? They are easy to get along with. Behind Duduo stands Prince Rui Dorgon! When the two brothers join forces, even Huang Taiji dares to fight. What does he mean to a mere minister of the Yellow Banner?
In the end, Sydney had no choice but to turn his attention to Dayu'er. Although Dayu'er was secretly happy, with Duduo leading such a strong army stationed in front of the palace, if Huang Taiji died, he would have more power in his hands. One point.
However, although he was happy in his heart, he still had to work hard on the surface. Da Yu'er said to Duduo: "Fifteenth brother, since you insist on stationing troops again, that's up to you, but you have to promise me one thing! "
Facing Dayu'er, Duduo didn't dare to be as patronizing as he was to Sydney. The beauty in front of him was the lover of Brother Fourteen, and he didn't dare to offend him, so he bowed and said: "My queen, please speak!"
Da Yu'er stared at Duduo with his wonderful eyes and said softly: "Duduo, you insist on stationing troops again. I have no objection to this palace, but you must remember that your troops with white flags are not summoned and they must not step into half of the palace." You can't even take the slightest step forward, or you can't do anything beyond your reach, otherwise no one can save you, can you do it?"
Although Duduo's attitude was so tough just now, he didn't dare to be too presumptuous. It was one thing to station troops outside the palace. After all, there were other excuses for it, but if he really sent troops to break into the palace, then forget it Even the King of Heaven and I can't save him.
Therefore, Duduo quickly bowed to Dayu'er and said, "Thank you for your teaching, how dare I not accept my order?"
Seeing Duduo surrendering in front of him, Dayu'er felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart. Look, the majestic leader of the banner also lowered his proud head in front of him. When his son Fu Waiting for the emperor againIf she becomes the Empress Dowager, she will be the most powerful woman in the Qing Dynasty.
Thinking of this, Da Yu'er felt that the blood all over her body was heating up. She pretended to be reserved and said: "In this case, I will trust you for once. So, if you don't want to visit the emperor, just follow me in." Bar!"