There are stars in the night sky, and a lone moon spreads its silvery glow to Kyushu, reflecting the earth hazily. More than a hundred figures are walking through the forest with heavy shadows of trees, and the dense light reflects their half-dark faces.
, there is a sinister light in every pair of eyes.
In about the time it took to burn incense, these people arrived on a hill. The leader was a tall man. This man was none other than Song Ziji, the bandit leader who had been defeated by the Zhou soldiers and fled.
It turned out that he didn't escape far, but found a place to stay in a private house.
The reason why he made this choice was that he was hit by an arrow in the back. Because he was wearing armor, the arrow did not hurt any vital parts. After removing the arrow cluster and applying a dressing and bandage, there was no serious problem.
However, the Northern Zhou cavalry's aggressive pursuit had already turned him into a frightened bird.
Fortunately, the Northern Zhou cavalry's pursuit was not very meticulous, so he and more than thirty of his men escaped this disaster.
The task assigned to him by Miss Ning was ruined. He knew that he would never see her again, but he was unwilling to do so. Thinking that she was coming from the direction of Wutouyi, he led a group of remaining soldiers and rushed towards Wutouyi.
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By chance, his men discovered a troop heading in the same direction on the official road, and hurriedly came to report. Song Ziji immediately ordered to follow the troop closely, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Standing on the hill, you can clearly see the official road below through the moonlight. More than 300 steps away, a group of people and horses are escorting a carriage slowly coming.
Song Ziji stretched out his right hand. On his right was Leader Li who wielded the three-ring sword. His name was Li Zhongxing. He had been following him for several years, whether when Hou Jingshi was in power or when he was in despair.
, it can be said that he is loyal to Song Ziji. He is also the only person in the village who knows Song Ziji’s true identity.
"General!" Li Zhongxing still used the original title, "Your arrow wound..."
"It doesn't matter!" Song Ziji said coldly, "Although the Northern Zhou generals are brave, it is not easy to kill me. Bring it!"
Li Zhongxing had no choice but to hand over a large bow. If you observe carefully, you will find that the back of the bow is covered with rows of neat regular scripts. Looking at the sharpness and evenness of the strokes, you will know that it must have been made by a famous artist.
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Song Ziji took another wolf-fang arrow. Under the moonlight, a green and cold light shone on the sharp tip of the arrow.
He gently placed the arrow on the bowstring, raised the bow and aimed at the slowly approaching carriage, with a murderous look in his eyes...
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At the critical moment when Chen Chang and others were being robbed and killed on the way, Chen Chang, the prince of Nanchen whose name was only one word different from his, had already chopped off the viper's head with one blow. Even he himself did not expect that this blow would kill him.
So clean and neat.
The smelly snake blood sprayed all over him. When he saw the snake body still twisting and curling on the ground and the snake head with fierce eyes, he still felt lingering fear and his lips trembled involuntarily.
"Your Highness...are you okay?"
Captain Zhou Hong, who was lying in ambush outside the door, had already pushed the door open when he heard the exclamations in the room. He saw Chen Chang holding a knife in his hand, with drops of blood dripping from the tip of the knife. He couldn't help but be shocked. When he saw the strip on the ground clearly,
Only when the snake died did I finally understand.
Chen Chang's face turned pale, and his sword fell to the ground with a clang.
Zhou Hong hurriedly stepped forward to support him, and then he discovered that there was a panicked woman in a dark corner of the room.
"Sir, save me..." The woman cried out sadly, then fainted and fell to the ground.
"Hurry up and save people!" Chen Chang said to Zhou Hong.
Zhou Hong's brows furrowed. There were assassins outside. They could come in at any time. How could there be extra soldiers to save this unidentified woman?
"Hurry and save people, what are you doing in a daze?" Chen Chang hurriedly urged when he saw Zhou Hong didn't move.
Zhou Hong had no choice but to agree, ordered people to secure the door, and sent a soldier with some knowledge of Qihuang's art to check on the woman's injuries. Only then did he discover that the woman had been bitten by a poisonous snake, and there were traces of venomous fangs on her arm.
It is clearly visible.
"Your Highness, Lord Captain, our reinforcements are here... They are the men of Army Commander Zheng..." The soldiers' shouts of surprise came from outside the door.
Then there was the scream of a man hit by an arrow, and the clang of weapons clashing against each other.
Hou Andu's voice also came over, asking how Chen Chang was doing, and informed Chen Chang that the assassins were about to be killed and retreated.
After hearing the news, Chen Chang's hanging heart finally relaxed.
Military Master Zheng came here specifically to escort them. Before, he was not willing to let them escort them personally. Now it seems that he was too careless. He should thank Yu Wenhu afterwards.
"Your Highness, General Han Zitong came to rescue too late. I hope the prince will atone for his sins!" A voice like a loud bell came from outside the door, and then Han Zitong, the leader of the Han Building, walked in with big strides, followed closely by Hou Andu and Liu Ming.<
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Under the fierce attack led by Han Zitong, the men in black were defeated and fled after leaving more than a dozen corpses.
Han Zitong did not order a pursuit. He did not bring many people with him this time. His first priority was to protect the safety of Chen Chang, Prince of Hengyang County.
After learning that Chen Chang stayed overnight at Wutou Station, Han Zitong proposed to Commander Zheng to strengthen the protection of Wutou Station. However, Commander Zheng had been angry with Chen Chang and did not make a clear stance on Han Zitong's proposal.
Han Zitong, regardless of whether he agreed or not, ordered his men and horses to rush to the aid of Wutouyi.
Facts have proved that his choice was correct. If he had come a step too late, the possibility of these black-clad assassins succeeding would have been greatly increased.
In addition, considering that the scholar in Wubao was a talented person, he took it upon himself to pick up Chen Chang, Shui Ling'er, Zhou Yihai, Ma Liang and others.
Under the diagnosis and treatment of the soldiers, the woman's breathing gradually became stable.
It turned out that she was lucky. This soldier was originally from Jingchu. After Liang was destroyed, he was taken prisoner to the Northern Zhou Dynasty. Because he knew some medical skills, he was quite successful in the army. There were many snakes and insects in Jingchu area, so it was difficult to treat snake venom.
It’s not that difficult.
Han Zitong secretly looked at Chen Chang, and saw that this man was very handsome, with a tall figure standing tall and tall under the purple lining. A sword with exquisite carvings hung on his waist, with a white sword tassel.
Hanging down naturally, both the clothing and the sword are exquisite. It is obvious that their owner is a very sophisticated person.
Since Commander Zheng had arranged for Han Zitong to take the lead in the past, this was the first time for him to meet Chen Chang, Prince of Hengyang County. When he saw this young prince in his twenties, he couldn't help but be stunned, and doubts shrouded his heart inexplicably.
I'm afraid this doubt will be confirmed soon, Han Zitong thought.
Hou Andu apologized to Chen Chang repeatedly and said something about his lack of protection. Chen Chang felt a little upset. Seeing the embarrassed appearance of Hou Andu and Liu Ming, his doubts were gradually dispelled. It seemed that these assassins and Hou Andu were both in trouble.
It doesn't matter.
Hou Andu's heart was in his throat just now. Once Chen Chang was assassinated in Wutouyi, the consequences would be disastrous.
Although this time it was to welcome the Prince of Hengyang County back to the country, the Northern Zhou Dynasty did not allow too many soldiers from Nanchen to enter the Northern Zhou Dynasty. The navy soldiers and escorts that Hou Andu brought from Jiankang stayed at the dock south of Jiangling City.
Once there, the handover between Northern Zhou Dynasty and Southern Chen Dynasty was officially completed.
Chen Chang was upset. He looked at the unconscious woman lying on the ground. The soldier had already wiped her face.
At a sudden glance, I couldn't help but be stunned. She looked pretty, with a crystal white and delicate face, without any makeup. There was a faint cyan look of haggard between her eyebrows, just like a beautiful sleeping begonia.
Chen Chang came to the window and looked up. It was a vast night, and the bleak spring breeze made people sad.
When he took the knife to kill the snake, he just acted on his passion and didn't think much about it. When he saw the beautiful woman on the ground, he couldn't help being a little surprised, and he was worried about gain and loss. She was afraid that she saw my panicked look just now.
, I wonder what she will think.
Chen Chang, fortunately you are still a prince. Your Majesty, will you fight with your two snakes when you see a poisonous snake? How can you compete with your cousin for the world?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.
My cousin climbed out from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. He has always had prestige in the army. How can he compare to him?
I remember that when my father raised a rebellion, Hou Jing sent people to search for his cousin and him. The cousin secretly hid a knife in his sleeve and killed Hou Jing when he was about to go in. When he got there, he didn't take any action because he was meeting with subordinates.<
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When his father was about to attack Wang Sengbian, he first summoned his cousin to discuss it. At that time, Sengbian's son-in-law Du Chong occupied Wuxing and had a strong military force. His father secretly ordered his cousin to return to the Great Wall and erect a fence to guard against Du Chong.
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The cousin recruited only a few hundred soldiers and had very little weapons and equipment. Du Chong sent his general Du Tai to lead 5,000 elite soldiers to take advantage of the opportunity to attack. The soldiers looked at each other with shame, but the cousin talked and laughed freely and deployed more shrewdly.
, so everyone calmed down.
Du Tai learned that there were few soldiers in the stronghold and they attacked fiercely day and night. His cousin encouraged the soldiers and went into battle himself. After a stalemate for dozens of days, the enemy soldiers retreated.
Chen Chang sighed heavily and became even more discouraged.
That night, Han Zitong strengthened the guards of Wutou Station. He personally led the troops on guard duty and sent Pegasus to report to Commander Zheng, asking him to send troops for reinforcements.
The moonlight is like water, shining quietly on the wooden houses of Wutouyi. Several guards are patrolling in front of the door with weapons in hand. The lights in the westernmost house are brightly lit, and the atmosphere is solemn.
Chen Chang, Hou Andu, and Liu Ming were all in the room. Opposite them was a man in black who was hanging from a beam with his hands behind his back. Only his toes could barely reach the ground. A wolf-tooth arrow penetrated through the room.
His shoulder blade was broken, and there were many stab wounds on his body, with blood dripping all over his body.
"Tell me, who instigated you to assassinate me?" Liu Ming stared at the man in black like a ghost.
There are skills in punishment, and punishments can be varied. They will do anything and everyone will be punished. After catching the only living survivor, Hou Andu immediately proposed to torture him, thus uncovering the real culprit behind the scenes.
In order to show his innocence, he also specially invited Chen Chang to come and watch the execution.
This chapter has been completed!