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Chapter 293 Diving

Zhao Yu is more satisfied with the supervision mechanism for the supervision of greed people. Ouyang is more concerned about Zhao Yu's personal safety. Wanyan Zongbi's attitude made Ouyang feel excited. The next day, Ouyang presided over three safety seminars in a row, and conducted in-depth discussions on Zhao Yu's diet, travel and other aspects, striving to be 100% safe.

Although he was worried, Zhao Yu's itinerary would not change, but Zhao Yu also agreed to the suggestion of changing to the Tuhe Bridge. Ouyang also did a lot of homework in this matter. For example, before the news was made public, he sent an inner guard to lurk near the Tuhe Bridge to observe. For example, he sent an imperial guard to conduct inch-by-in-one inspection of the bridge. However, the investigation results disappointed Ouyang and did not make any progress.

The remaining Jurchen Balisu and two accomplices had not yet reached the conclusion of their investigation, but Zhao Yu was not afraid at all and set off according to the itinerary. The 20,000 imperial guards who had previously opened the road went to search every inch of land under the leadership of their general, but no abnormality was found. This made many people feel at ease, and also made Ouyang even more worried. Ouyang insisted that if Wanyan Zongbi had no more feasible plans, it would be impossible to send himself into the tiger's mouth.

Although Wanyan Zongbi also arranged firearms at Sancha Bridge, Ouyang believed that those were all deception props. Because just because Wanyan Zongbi's husband and his confidants disguised him, it was impossible to approach Sancha Bridge when the emperor came, let alone ignition or pulling a line. Besides, the bridge needs to be inspected by the inner guard in the end. For example, the small things like landmines are forgot, and a big guy like explosives will definitely be found.

...

The Tuhe Bridge is eighty meters long from north to south and three meters wide from east to west. It is not a solid stone-wood arch structure, but a pontoon bridge. After the ships line up, they are nailed to death, and then wooden boards are laid on it, and thick ropes are used to be responsible for safety. For the convenience of boating, wooden arches are also raised in the north and south, and the water surface is cleared so that the ship can pass through.

The history of the floating bridge is more than 3,000 years old, because an emperor built it in order to marry his wife. At that time, it was stipulated that only the emperor could use the floating bridge. After the emperor used it, it would have to be demolished. The rituals and music were broken during the Warring States Period, and this rule was broken, and the floating bridge began to be used among the people. The Song Dynasty had a history of building a floating bridge of more than 400 meters. However, the arch-raising technology of the Tuhe Bridge opened the eyes of the old rules.

Although in that era, the Han people had relatively concentrated excellent technical resources, there were also many skilled craftsmen in the Liao people. Although the floating bridge was simple, the maintenance cost was very high. Tuhe Bridge was a bit dilapidated. While learning the arch-raising technology and taking people to repair the bridge, his time was tight, so Zhao Yu only gave him four days.

As the Tuhe Bridge approached, the atmosphere of the imperial guards became even more tense. Da Nei was responsible for dispatching and protecting Zhao Yu's safety and took a series of measures. For example, because the deputy general Ba knew Ba Lisu, he could not leave the imperial guards too far and investigated suspicious people at any time. The accompanying civil servants was a group, the accompanying military commanders were a group, the palace maids, and the eunuchs were a group. The periphery was guards, and all groups were not allowed to join the posts except for the inner guards. This was very much for Wanyan Zongbi and Ouyang to face. Everyone's opinions believed that the thief could not be assassinated, and even if the thief assassinated, it would not pose a threat to Zhao Yu.

Ouyang asked Deputy General Ba: "How is it? Is there a Jurchen who is involved in the imperial guards or eunuchs?"

"No" the deputy general shook his head and said, "Sir, I honestly know Bali Sumo, but I really can't be sure what his two followers are."

"For such a big thing, I believe Balisu will take action personally." Ouyang said: "Don't be nervous, especially when crossing the bridge, be very careful."

"yes"

Ouyang walked back for about 40 meters and was the emperor Zhao Yu, who was resting now. Zhao Yu was drinking tea in a pavilion, and the inner guard was on guard. Ouyang saw that the dozens of people here were all people he knew. When Zhao Yu saw Ouyang coming back, he couldn't help but ask, "Ouyang, you are usually very brave, why are you so cautious today? Let's sit down."

Ouyang sat down and brought the tea over. Ouyang drank it all. The ninth father-in-law had to run over to get a cup to add tea. Ouyang said with a smile: "According to my understanding of Wanyan Zongbi, he could not sell himself so simply. I am wondering if it is his conspiracy to ask me to go to Tuhe Bridge."

"All smart people are suspicious." Zhao Yu sighed and said, "Are you too afraid of this Wanyan Zongbi?"

"Reported" to a private guard report: "The underwater inspection of Tuhe Bridge has been completed, and no traces of the thieves have been found. The imperial guards have been stationed in Danei to block the Tuhe Bridge."

Ouyang asked: "How far is it from the bridge?"

"Two miles."

Two miles away, Ouyang hesitated again. Liu Cangmang, the deputy commander of the Dawei Inner who was responsible for the emperor's security, said: "Sir, we have been guarding closely. Even if they really have plans, they may not be able to implement it. Beizhi believes that the Tuhe Bridge is just a trick of doubting the military. The thieves may wait for us to cross the bridge and be alert to relax before taking action." He also gave Ouyang a very good face. After all, he recognized Ouyang's belief that Wanyan Zongbi would attack. If it weren't for Ouyang's status, others would have been sarcastic.

Zhao Yu smiled and said, "Ouyang, I asked you. I went to Yangping twice, once in a contempt, and I took a few people around me. The imperial guards were also ordered by a marquis dozens of miles away. It's okay if I'm so relaxed. Now the protection is tight, why are you even more uneasy?"

Ouyang shook his head: "Your Majesty, attack one and defend ten. Especially for assassination, the assassination uses one point of power, and the protector must use ten points of power. Your Majesty must not take it lightly."

"It's okay." Zhao Yu didn't care about it and ordered: "Go ahead."

The ninth father-in-law shouted: "Go on."

After some inner guards packed up tables and chairs and put them in the car, the elite imperial guards first opened the way, then the inner guards and then the imperial chariot. Ouyang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty wait a moment."

"What's the matter?" Zhao Yu's words were a little dissatisfied.

"Can the carriage be used?" Ouyang asked. Zhao Yu had four horse-drawn carriages, and the bridge deck was only three meters wide.

The scout's inner guard reported: "If you can't get through, you can only ask Your Majesty to walk across the bridge."

"walk?"

Zhao Yu said impatiently: "Ouyang, why are you so mother-in-law? Are I still walking less? Do you tell me what can I do when I walk across the bridge?"

Ouyang really doesn't know what can happen. Ouyang said helplessly: "Yes"

"Go on"

...

When we arrived at the bridge, the imperial guards started to cross the bridge in one row and tested the bridge's ability to withstand the bridge. The bridge arch had an incline, but it was not difficult. However, it could not pass a larger carriage. Then the infantry crossed the river neatly, and finally the inner guard protected Zhao Yu to cross the river. The civil servants and other groups were all behind. In extraordinary times, they were grouped according to their identities and could not run around.

The roads on both sides of the Tuhe Bridge have been completely occupied by the imperial guards, and they are standing neatly in three steps. Zhao Yu is a little bolder, and he swung his palace uniform and takes the lead. Ouyang and the ninth eunuchs are behind and follow closely.

What will happen? Nothing will happen? Zhao Yugang arrived at the center of the bridge, and Deputy General Ba, twenty meters ahead of her, suddenly shouted: "Ba Lisu"

"What?" Everyone was shocked. Deputy General Shunba looked at him and saw that he was an imperial guard who had not crossed the bridge and was standing guard.

When the imperial guard saw everyone coming over, he waved his spear in his hand nervously and asked, "What? Where?"

"Where can you go to Balisu?" Deputy General Ba turned his head and rushed towards the riverside.

An inner guard shouted: "Stop" the emperor is still in the middle of the bridge. What does it mean to rush over by your horse?

Ouyang suddenly realized and shouted, "He is Balisu." The thief called to catch the thief. The bastard was cruel. The deputy general captured Wanyan Zongbi and captured Wanyan Zongbi's confidants. The purpose was to increase his trust. Ouyang thought of a lot of assassinations in ancient times, such as Jing Ke, who also used the general's head to approach the King of Qin...

"Yes, I'm Balisu." Balisu squeezed two inner guards into the water, and then threw a hand-swinging cannon that had been lit before at Zhao Yu.

He also underestimated the martial arts of the inner guards. An arrow flew over and knocked the hand-swinging cannon out of the bridge deck. The hand-swinging cannon exploded on the water. Zhao Yu said to Ouyang without fear: "I said it long ago, they can't get close to me." After saying this, Ba Lisu was already hit by two arrows and fighting with two inner guards. Although it was only about ten meters away, the inner guards had already arranged defenses. The people on the other side of the bridge began to turn around and instantly killed Ba Lisu for a moment.

As Zhao Yu said, assassination is not fearful at all. Bali Su got into a dozen swords and roared fiercely: "Kill" and then fell on the bridge and died.

Ouyang was shocked and seemed to be worthless. The hand-swinging cannon was the only lethality of the Tall Li Speed, but the inner guards were not afraid of death. Even if the hand-swinging cannon was thrown in, there were dead soldiers to deal with it. The lethality was not scary at all.

"What?" Ouyang turned his head and saw a great fear. Dozens of fire boats filled with supplies suddenly appeared on the water surface of the upstream, swam down and quickly hit the Tuhe Bridge. After the fire boat, there were several ships loaded with Jurchens, and dozens of people waving weapons and shouting.

"Protect the Emperor, protect the Emperor" many people shouted anxiously.

But how to protect it? Ouyang finally fully understood Wanyan Zongbi's assassination plan. First of all, Zhao Yu must be allowed to walk on the Tuhe Bridge, not the Sancha Bridge. Because there is no people in the upper reaches of the Tuhe River, it is beneficial to lurk. Compared with the wooden and stone structure of the Sancha Bridge, the damage caused by the attack of the floating bridge is more serious.

How can Zhao Yu change the way? Wanyan Zongbi came up with a plan to kill two birds with one stone, which was to sacrifice himself. The confession of his confidant showed that there were Jurchen assassins lurking in Fuyu County, which made the Song people uneasy. Wanyan Zongbi's second function of sacrificing himself was to increase Balisu's trust and make him approach Zhao Yu. Even if Zhao Yu walked on Sancha Bridge, Balisu could still have a certain assassination ability. Balisu's function also blocked the bridge deck traffic, sent a signal to notify his accomplices to take action, delaying time.

Ouyang was just wondering who confirmed that Balisu was the identity of the front-line dispatch general.

"Arrow attack" Jurchens began to throw arrows and attack.

Liu Cangmang asked anxiously: "What should I do?"

"Diver" Ouyang said to Zhao Yu: "Your Majesty, jump, it will be too late, everyone who knows how to swim will dance together."
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