Heroes of Troubled Times: Chronicles of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

The man in black led them through a complex passage and finally came to a secret exit. He stopped and turned to Tang Zhaozong and said, "Your Majesty, you will be safe if you go out from here."

Tang Zhaozong looked at the man in black, his heart full of gratitude: "Who are you? Why do you want to help us?"

The man in black smiled slightly, and there was a hint of mystery in his eyes: "Your Majesty, who I am is not important. What's important is that you can leave safely."

After speaking, the man in black turned and disappeared into the darkness, leaving Tang Zhaozong and the queen standing at the exit, facing new challenges and an unknown future.

The imperial palace in Luoyang, once a symbol of prosperity and power, is now shrouded in a haze. Zhu Wen's iron-fisted policy is like a sudden storm, ruthlessly cleansing Tang Zhaozong's confidants and playmates.

Inside the palace, the bloody smell permeated the air, and every brick and stone seemed to be telling of fear and uneasiness. Tang Zhaozong sat alone on the dragon throne, his eyes were empty and his heart was full of powerlessness. He knew that his power had been completely hollowed out by Zhu Wen, and now he was just a puppet emperor.

Zhu Wen stood in the center of the palace, his eyes were cold, and his voice revealed unquestionable authority: "Your Majesty, for your safety, I have re-selected more than 200 loyal and reliable people to serve you."

Tang Zhaozong's lips trembled slightly. He knew that these so-called servants were actually spies sent by Zhu Wen to monitor him. A sense of sadness surged in his heart, and he felt like a bird imprisoned in a golden cage, losing his freedom.

The queen stood beside Tang Zhaozong, her eyes full of worry. She whispered to Tang Zhaozong: "Your Majesty, we must remain calm and look for opportunities."

Tang Zhaozong nodded slightly. Although his heart was full of despair, he knew that he could not give up. He must find a way to survive, for himself and for the future of the Tang Dynasty.

Zhu Wen's purge lasted for several days in the palace, and each purge was accompanied by blood and wailing. Tang Zhaozong's heart was filled with anger and hatred. He swore that one day, he would return all this pain and humiliation to Zhu Wen double.

However, reality is cruel. Tang Zhaozong found it increasingly difficult to grasp any real power, and every order he made needed Zhu Wen's approval. He was full of frustration, and he felt like a puppet being manipulated and lost himself.

Zhu Wen's purge finally ended, and the palace returned to peace. But this peace was a dead silence, a suffocating depression. Tang Zhaozong knew that his fate was no longer in his hands, and he could only wait, waiting for that possible turnaround.

As night fell, the palace in Luoyang looked particularly deserted under the moonlight. Tang Zhaozong stood alone in front of the window, his eyes reflecting the distant stars, and his heart was filled with a desire for freedom. He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, he could not give up hope. Because he was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, his heart was always burning withWith an unquenchable flame.

Luoyang, Zhu Wen's military camp.

In the camp, Zhu Wen sat on the commander's seat, his eyes flashing with pride and cunning. He repaired the Luoyang Palace and prepared to welcome Tang Zhaozong to Luoyang, and then he returned to Bianliang.

His plan was about to be completed, he would become the actual controller of the Tang Dynasty, and might even establish a new dynasty. His heart was full of satisfaction and pride, and he felt that his talent and means had been proven.

However, his joy did not last long. Because he soon learned that other towns were dissatisfied with his behavior of seizing Tang Zhaozong's power and forcing the relocation of the capital, and began to oppose him.

These opposing voices made Zhu Wen feel irritable and uneasy. He knew that although he controlled Tang Zhaozong, the Jiedushi of other towns were not something he could easily control. If they united against him, his position would be seriously threatened.

In Zhu Wen's military camp, the atmosphere became tense. His generals came forward and made various suggestions, hoping to calm the anger of other towns.

Zhu Wen knew that he had to take some measures to stabilize the situation. He decided to send envoys to various towns to try to resolve their dissatisfaction through negotiations and inducements.

However, he also knew that this was only a stopgap measure. He had to be prepared in case other towns really attacked him.

In Zhu Wen's military camp, decision-making and planning were going on intensely. He knew that his status and power were challenged, and he had to act cautiously to maintain his dominance.

The palace in Luoyang was repaired, and Tang Zhaozong entered Luoyang accompanied by Zhu Wen. However, he could not relax. Because he knew that this was no longer his Chang'an, but Zhu Wen's Luoyang.

The last relocation of the capital of the Tang Dynasty was completed, and Chang'an was no longer the capital of China. Zhu Wen's actions caused dissatisfaction among other towns, and the country of the Tang Dynasty fell into a more chaotic situation.

The night in Luoyang was dim, as if foreshadowing the fate of the Tang Dynasty. In Zhu Wen's military camp, the bonfire flickered, reflecting the determined and tired faces of the soldiers. Zhu Wen stood on the height of the military camp, his eyes piercing through the night, staring at the distant Luoyang City.

His heart was filled with complex emotions. On the one hand, he was proud of his power and means, because he was about to complete his control over the Tang Dynasty; on the other hand, he also felt unprecedented pressure and challenges. The dissatisfaction and opposition of other towns were like an undercurrent that could cause waves at any time.

Zhu Wen frowned, and he was thinking about how to consolidate his position. He knew that he could not maintain his rule for a long time by force alone, and he needed more strategies and means.

He turned back to the tent, summoned his trusted generals, and began to discuss countermeasures. They discussed how to appease other towns and how to use the name of Tang Zhaozong to consolidate their power.

At the same time, Emperor Zhaozong of Tang sat alone in the depths of the palace in Luoyang City, his heart filled with helplessness and sadness. He knewHe knew that his fate was no longer in his own hands, and he could only become a pawn in Zhu Wen's hands.

His eyes penetrated the window lattice and looked at the night sky, praying silently in his heart, hoping that one day he could regain his freedom and revive the glory of the Tang Dynasty.

However, the reality is cruel. Zhu Wen's purge and relocation of the capital have completely changed the pattern of the Tang Dynasty. The glory of Chang'an is a thing of the past, and although the palace in Luoyang is gorgeous, it cannot cover up the emptiness and crisis inside.

In Zhu Wen's military camp, decision-making and planning are going on intensely. They know that every decision may affect the future of the Tang Dynasty, and they must act cautiously.

As the night deepened, Luoyang City and Zhu Wen's military camp were immersed in silence. However, under this silence, there was an undercurrent, and a contest about power and survival was quietly unfolding.

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