Chapter 228 Lonely Sand Dune Cold 1

The remnant sun is like blood.

Looking down from the high platform, the huge sand dune palace looks particularly bleak. Zhao Zhang stood by the fence and thought about the past. He only felt that he had a lot of thoughts, and for a moment, he had a lot of emotions in his heart.

This palace is not strange to Zhao Zhang. The master's father did not like the palace of Handan, so he often went out to tour around. The nearest sand dune palace to Handan was the place where he often settled. When Zhao Zhang was young, as the only son under the master's knees, he often accompanied his mother and queen around the king's shelf.

At that time, there was no Meng Yao, let alone Zhao He. Although Queen Han has an average relationship with her master, she is gentle and reasonable, and is also the daughter of King Han, the most important ally of the State of Zhao. The master father also respects her very much. As an only son, Zhao Zhang is naturally favored by the master. In addition, Zhao Zhang has been very much like his master since he was a child, and he is good at riding and shooting, which has won the favor of his father even more.

After Meng Yao entered the palace, he was spoiled alone in the palace for a while, and Queen Han was depressed because of this. However, at that time, Zhao Zhang was already an adult and led the army to fight all year round. He was unaware of the things in the palace and did not pay much attention to it. It was not until Meng Yao was appointed as the queen after his mother died of depression that he was alert in his heart.

The concubines in the palace have always been valued by the mother and the son, and the son is also honored by the mother. Looking at the matter of Jin and Qi, there are many things about the abolition of the crown prince by the mother of a non-reprince. Although Zhao Zhang is straightforward, he also knows what happened in the previous dynasty, so he is working harder and more. In several battles with Zhongshan and the Hu people, he has been sacrificing his life and rushing forward, and he almost died several times. In return, his efforts were also recognized by his father and the generals. In addition to his master in the army, Zhao Zhang was at the top of the army.

I thought that with my military achievements, and my father had always been quite satisfied with me, the position of the prince would not change. Moreover, although Meng Yao is the queen, he is also quite polite to this stepson of his age, and he has never deliberately felt sorry. As for the young Zhao He, he worships Zhao Zhang, his burly and heroic brother. Every time Zhao Zhang returns to the court, he pestered him for all kinds of strange gifts.

At first, Zhao Zhang was also quite fond of this innocent brother. Every time he went on an expedition, he specially brought him back a small gift. Sometimes it was a refined machete, and sometimes it was a small bow carved by himself. Because of the big age difference between the two brothers, they have never had a conflict. They also get along very well and never had a gap. Therefore, Zhao Zhang had no antipathy to the mother and son. When he heard that Queen Meng Yao died of a bad disease, he was still a little sad.

It's just that Zhao Zhang never thought that since his stepmother Meng Yao, who had been kind to himself, would be so scheming, she still didn't forget to tell someone in front of the bed to tell her last wish to her father, that is, to abolish Chang Liyou and personally send her own son to the throne of the State of Zhao.

Thinking of this, Zhao Zhang couldn't help burning in anger and clenched the joints of his fists.

After all, it's a disaster for beauty. This fox Meizi is really shrewd. She used to underestimate her, but she was actually confused by her beautiful appearance. So that he forgot the depression of his mother and relaxed his vigilance against both mother and son, which led to the subsequent abolition.

She is so smart that her father will not refuse her last request, even if she gives up serving her eldest son who has been in front of her for more than ten years.

When the decree of abolition came, Zhao Zhang in the army couldn't believe that this was an edict issued by his father, whom he had always loved. It's not that he didn't think about resisting. At that time, he almost wanted to draw his sword to resist in anger. Fortunately, he was stopped by the loyal people around him so that there was no great disaster. He also thought about raising troops to rebel and turn back to Handan, where he was leading the army to attack Zhongshan, but when he thought of facing his father, his self-confidence turned into nothing.

As Zhao Yong's son, what he has actually been doing is to imitate his father, his leading campaign, and his words and deeds. Therefore, his father was more of an insurmountable mountain in his heart. In the face of him, Zhao Zhang did not have a trace of resistance at all.

So he had to accept his fate and silently accepted the fact that he had deposed his crown prince's seat. In order to avoid suspicion, he even handed over the military power in his hand, on the pretext that the old disease recurred and returned to the place. The new news a few months later made him feel even more chilling. Less than half a year after he was hurriedly appointed as the crown prince, his father couldn't wait to pass the throne to his young brother Zhao He, but he claimed to be his father and retired to the West Palace.

If before the deposed, Zhao Zhang only had respect and worship for Zhao Yong, but after the deposed, the feelings were mixed with a trace of hatred. He hated him for making his mother depressed because of empathy, and even more hated him for abandoning himself because of his bias.

Although the master's father did not feel estranged from him afterwards, he still took him on the battlefield as his left arm and right arm all year round, and his status in the army remained the same. However, Zhao Zhang is no longer the straightforward person at the beginning. He will only try his best to get the affirmation of his father.

He became much more silent. Most of the time, he didn't like to talk and laugh cheerfully. He often indulges in wine and sex and forgets everything, but after waking up, he is more and more cautious. He dares not have a little overpass, for fear of causing murder. It was not until the appearance of Tian rude that his long-Hidden hatred burst out again, instead of being willing to be a cautious and hopeless person.

Tian's impassioned words at the beginning made him understand that no matter how cautious he was and how low-key he was, his elder brother would never tolerate him after his father left. At that time, I'm afraid not to be a rich and idle person. I'm afraid you will die inexplicably.

Instead of being controlled by others, it's better to let go, take advantage of the capital that is still in his hand, and take advantage of some of the father's guilt towards him. It's better to fight for a dead net, which is better to have a vigorous and happy!

Zhao Zhang clenched his fist, and his eyes began to become hot.

If you want to get back what you have lost, you can only suppress what you still have now.

A burst of footsteps behind him disrupted Zhao Zhang's thoughts. He suddenly turned around and looked behind him fiercely, with his eyes like a hungry wolf.

Tian Bute was suddenly shocked by Zhao Zhang's cruelty. After all, he is a literati. Zhao Zhang is a person who has been on the battlefield for a long time. He is used to the life of licking blood with a knife. How can he bear the killing machine that bursts out in an instant?

When Zhao Zhang recognized that it was Tian Bure, he took back the murder in his eyes and asked in a low voice, "How's it going?"

This is the bedroom that the master's father specially gave to An Yangjun. It is sandwiched between the master's palace and the royal palace. The guards are also Zhao Zhang's confidants, and he doesn't worry about the wall. Tian Buye bowed back and nodded, "Your Majesty, it has been done. The five hundred dead men carefully selected by your door, and the 100 masters of the Mo family led by Mr. Wei are on their way to the palace. I have bought the general guarding the east gate and promised him a hundred catties of gold. He promised to let Mr. Wei go in the evening. Enter the palace and act."

Zhao Zhang said nervously, "Are you sure this man is reliable? Don't leak the wind"

Tian rudely sneered; "It's up to him to choose. This man is addicted to gambling and has owed a lot of debts in Handan City. There is no other way but to offset it with his life. Besides, his parents and wives are in our hands. If they dare not obey, the disaster of the whole family is in front of us.

Zhao Zhang nodded at ease. His expression softened slightly. He looked at Tian and said rudely, "These days, my husband has been bothered. If he hadn't helped me, Zhao Zhang would have been almost muddle-headed and waited for Zhao He's child to take my life."

He bowed deeply to Tian Bute and said, "Sir, you can rest assured that you have done this to me. After it is done, I will definitely repay you with the courtesy of the state."

Tian Bure hurriedly bowed back and said that he didn't dare, but he smiled bitterly in his heart. Thinking that he only hoped that his only son could return safely from Meng Changjun, he did not dare to expect too much. After all, you are also subject to others, and you can't act on your own.

After a pause, he said rudely and worriedly, "It's just that I'm still worried about something. A few days ago, I was in a hurry and temporarily transferred the Yulin beside my father. I've been thinking about it for the past few days, and I'm always a little uneasy, but I can't think of a reason. I just feel that if Yulin is here, even if we make a mistake, the Lord will definitely keep us safe. Now that Yulin leaves like this, it has broken our retreat..."

Zhao Zhang said disapprovingly, "Sir, you are too careful. This matter is an urgent document at the border, and it can't be faked. Besides, if Yulin is there, I will be more afraid of my actions. It's not that you don't know that my father has a strong temperament. If I kill my brother, he may kill me to vent my anger. When Yulin left like this, I feel much more relieved.

Tian Bude was still a little hesitant; "That being said, I was still a little worried..."

Zhao Zhang waved his hand and said, "Sir, after all, is a literati. Do you know what is the most taboo thing when we march and fight? It is to look forward and backward, and be timid in battle. The so-called exhaustion and decline again and again. Only by making up your mind and moving forward bravely can you completely defeat the enemy!"

"It has been agreed that everything will be done according to the plan. Don't have doubts."