"If I don't go, how can I know how many years he has been in Jingzhou?" Li Yunxing asked rhetorically, and then sighed, "I have been delayed for five years. If I delay it any longer, it will only delay the war."

Lian Zhan said anxiously: "Prince, please think again."

Li Yunxing patted his shoulder and said in a serious tone, "General Lian, don't worry, I am not only the prince, but also the future monarch of the Wu Dynasty!"

"Can……"

Li Yunxing waved his hand to stop Lian Zhan from continuing to dissuade him, "I have made up my mind on this matter, so there is no need to say more."

Lian Zhan wanted to say more, but Li Yunxing held his shoulders firmly.

"Although I am the prince, I am not that fragile, nor is I that reckless and impulsive. If there is really any danger, I will evacuate immediately and will never take any risks."

"If I don't go, how can I know how many years he has been in Jingzhou?" Li Yunxing asked rhetorically, and then sighed, "I have been delayed for five years. If I delay it any longer, it will only delay the war."

Lian Zhan said anxiously: "Prince, please think again."

Li Yunxing patted his shoulder and said in a serious tone, "General Lian, don't worry, I am not only the prince, but also the future monarch of the Wu Dynasty!"

"Can……"

Li Yunxing waved his hand to stop Lian Zhan from continuing to dissuade him, "I have made up my mind on this matter, so there is no need to say more."

Lian Zhan wanted to say more, but Li Yunxing held his shoulders firmly.

"Although I am the prince, I am not that fragile, let alone such a reckless and impulsive person. I can also take you out of the capital during this trip. Once you are out of the confines of the capital's informants, you can take them to another route.

Go to the Western Region."

Li Yunxing would naturally cherish his life, but he had to go on this journey.

Seeing that he could not be persuaded, Lian Zhan could only nod in agreement, "I hope that Your Highness, the Crown Prince, will be careful in everything. If this country is without you, it will be all over."

Li Yunxing smiled lightly and said, "I know this well."

After hearing this, Lian Zhan finally felt relieved.

Now that the prince has made arrangements, he doesn't have to worry anymore. He believes that the prince's foresight and foresight cannot be matched by ordinary people.

The night was dark and windy, with gusty cold winds.

Li Yunxing and Lian Zhan each led a team and left Beijing quietly.

The horses' hooves clattered, raising layers of dust, covering up the footprints behind them, and headed straight out of the city.

Li Yunxing sat in the carriage, quietly thinking about the arrangements for this matter.

Shu Qingling's fleet must be on its way to Xuzhou now, but the Yellow River is turbulent, so I'm afraid it will be delayed for a long time.

Jiang He was already on his way back to the capital, and it seemed that the Southwest Camp had no other thoughts for the time being.

The most important question now is how King Zhaoyang dealt with the disaster in Jingzhou. After his previous request for farmers to sell their fields was rejected by him, he finally left with 200,000 taels of silver under Li Yunxing's instruction.

capital.

King Zhaoyang is determined to achieve political achievements, but it is inevitable that the people below will disobey orders.

Li Yunxing was not afraid of this little trouble. He was only worried about the people in Jingzhou dying of hunger due to lack of food.

Therefore, he must go to Jingzhou.

As for the Chen Jinyan recommended by Lian Zhan, he could just meet him.

If he is really capable, he will be sent to his side. Such a person will be a real loyal minister.

Suddenly there was a bump on the road, the horse neighed and stopped.

The driver tightened the reins to stabilize the horse, and Li Yunxing heard a slightly familiar male voice coming from outside the carriage, with a gentle comfort.

"Sorry General Lian, an old woman fainted just now. We dare not approach her easily. Please wait a moment."

Li Yunxing felt that this voice was particularly familiar, and then he suddenly opened the curtain and saw Lian Jirou disguised as a woman and infiltrated the guard team.

Just in time to catch Li Yunxing's gaze.

When their eyes met, she immediately lowered her head in panic.

Li Yunxing narrowed his eyes and stared at her, as if he was wondering why she was dressed like this.

"Come up to me!"

Lian Jirou lowered his head, timidly moved over, and then knelt obediently on the inside of the carriage.

"My dear daughter, please see His Highness the Crown Prince."

Lian Jirou's posture was very dignified, and she even addressed herself as a little girl according to the rules, without any overstep.

Li Yunxing looked at her with an expression as cold as ice, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

"When did you sneak in?"

"At midnight last night." Lian Jirou lowered his eyes.

Li Yunxing raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why?"

Lian Jirou bit her lip, her face flushed.

"Your Highness, this trip is very dangerous. My daughter is willing to accompany the prince and protect him!"

"I am a dignified prince, do you need a little girl like you to risk your life to protect me?"

If a man needs his wife to protect him at every turn, then what kind of man is he?

Li Yunxing's words were sharp and aggressive, which made Lian Jirou shrink his neck in fright and defended in a low voice, "I just hope that I can stay with the prince and take care of him."

Immediately, his eyes became sore and tears rolled down.

Lian Jirou is quite beautiful, with smooth skin and a shy look that is endearing.

She does look like a little daughter-in-law, but...

"You shouldn't be here," Li Yunxing frowned and said, "I will handle this matter properly. You can go back home!"

Hearing this, Lian Jirou bit her lower lip and remained silent, her delicate face stained with sadness.

"Your Highness, are you not willing to let your little daughter follow you?"

She asked aggrievedly, her pitiful appearance made the man feel pity.

Li Yunxing looked at her and said after a moment: "You should go back first. I will come to you after I finish handling the matters in Jingzhou."

Lian Jirou sniffed and insisted, "I won't go back."

The atmosphere between the two instantly dropped to freezing point.

Li Yunxing was silent for a moment, and finally sighed.

"It seems that I am too spoiled to you."

"That's all, you stay with me, but you are not allowed to mess around, let alone tell others about your disguise as a man!"

Lian Jirou's eyes lit up and she said hurriedly: "Yes, thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Li Yunxing shook his head and laughed. He really couldn't be cruel. He had already left the capital for two days, and he would be worried if Lian Jirou returned alone.

We can only take him all the way. After arriving in Jingzhou, he will find another place to settle.

But Li Yunxing had no choice but to arrange the carriage and continue to move forward at a faster speed.

Lian Jirou breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this.

Fortunately, she won the bet!

The road starting from the capital city of Sili, passing through Xiangyang and Jingmen in the south, and reaching the important southern town of Jingzhou is also called the Jingxiang Ancient Road, and is the most important land passage between the north and the south.

Fortunately, the straight-line distance between the capital and Jingzhou is only five hundred miles, but the road is winding, narrow, and rugged, making it quite time-consuming to walk.
Chapter completed!