"You continue to follow the situation of the Xiongnu. I need to know when the Xiongnu will launch a general attack on Chu."

Zhan Jun cupped his fists and said, "I obey the order."

Today, Zhan Jun is asked to stay in the capital to investigate the matter thoroughly, and Li Yunxing can also take time off to consider the disaster relief in Jingzhou.

Judging from Gao Changzhuo's letters, Zhu Honglang's project to repair the dam and rebuild Zhijiang Weir is progressing smoothly.

Li Yunxing sent troops to transport silver and grain through the most rugged mountain roads to Jingzhou, and they must have been able to deliver it smoothly.

It's just that this disaster relief matter cannot be simply dismissed.

What's more, there are still rebels in Jingzhou. They want silver in exchange for food. If Liu Chen is left to suppress them, it may cause a civil uprising.

Moreover, although the rebels no longer have armed forces, they are still difficult to deal with. If he leads his people to Jingzhou, he may be besieged there for several months.

Moreover, Chen Jinyan did not go to Gao Changzhuo, which surprised Li Yunxing.

When he was thinking about how to deploy manpower, he saw Zhan Jun leaving and returning.

"Why are you back?" Li Yunxing asked.

Zhan Jun first knelt on the ground and clasped his fists, expressing his apology to His Highness the Crown Prince, "I would like to report to Your Highness the Crown Prince that the last general was just about to leave the palace when he met this person at the palace gate. He said that he had met the Crown Prince once, and he wanted to

Ask to see the prince."

"He did not give his name or reveal his identity, and the supervisors guarding the gate did not dare to let him go. But this person and the general are old friends, so the general came back to pass the news on his behalf."

"Who?" Li Yunxing asked.

"Chen Jinyan, the son of Chen Guang, the former governor of Tingwei Mansion."

Li Yunxing was stunned when he heard the words Chen Jinyan.

When he first met Chen Jinyan, Li Yunxing tried to persuade him to join his army, but to no avail. When he asked him to join Gao Changzhuo, there was no news about him.

Didn't you expect that you would find the capital on your own?

This made Li Yunxing very strange. Logically speaking, Chen Jinyan should be preparing in Jingzhou now, waiting for relief grain and silver to be delivered. How could he come to the capital?

After much consideration, Li Yunxing decided to declare his audience first.

Some things are better explained in person!

After Chen Jinyan walked into the palace, she felt that the surrounding environment was very quiet.

The entire palace seemed empty. Except for the patrol team passing by, there were occasionally a few sharp cicadas chirping, and no other animal cries could be heard.

In his heart, he was very grateful to Zhan Jun. He was taken in by Lian Zhan and then grew up with Zhan Jun and Lian Jirou.

Logically speaking, he is older than the two of them.

But after many years, I didn't expect that Zhan Jun had been trained to become a real soldier, exuding a solemn atmosphere.

When the two met, Zhan Jun was shocked, but he didn't show it.

Chen Jinyan and Chen Guang were taboos that could not be mentioned in the court, so Zhan Jun had a good impression of this former close friend in front of him, but did not point out his true identity.

He bowed to Chen Jinyan and saluted: "Brother Chen."

"Commander Zhan." Chen Jinyan also responded respectfully.

"His Royal Highness, I invite you to have a chat in the East Palace. This is a popular place."

Zhan Jun took the badge, handed it to Chen Jinyan, and then turned and left.

Chen Jin watched Zhan Jun's back disappear, and then followed a young eunuch into the palace.

The scenery in the palace is beautiful and elegant, with rockeries, ponds, pavilions and pavilions, all revealing wealth and splendor.

Is this the palace where Emperor Wu lived?

Chen Jinyan looked up, his heart filled with complicated emotions.

This ancient palace was built by the late emperor. It contains extraordinary significance and is a historical and cultural treasure. It is also the source of war.

He took a deep breath and then continued walking forward with firm and steady steps.

After walking for about half a cup of tea, Chen Jinyan finally arrived in front of the East Palace Gate, where two rows of guards stood.

This group of guards all wore armor, with stern faces and sharp eyes.

Everyone is like an elite among swordsmen, swords and halberds.

"Who is it?" Luo Zipao stopped Chen Jinyan.

Chen Jinyan quickly lowered his head and presented the badge in his hand.

The guard picked up the badge and observed it, then waved his hand to indicate that Chen Jinyan could enter.

Chen Jinyan held the waist card with mixed feelings in his heart. He never thought that he would actually set foot in the royal palace in this life.

After entering the East Palace, Jin Xi personally led the way.

"Mr. Chen, please follow me. His Royal Highness is waiting inside." Jin Xi said to Chen Jinyan politely.

Chen Jinyan nodded slightly and followed another eunuch into the hall.

After entering the hall, Chen Jinyan saw a man sitting at the head with a majestic expression.

He seemed to be a completely different person from what he had seen that day in the Jingzhou market. The golden python robe made him look as majestic as a god, and his aura was overwhelming.

Needless to say, this person is none other than His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - Li Yunxing.

"The common people come to see His Highness the Crown Prince."

Chen Jinyan knelt on the ground and saluted Li Yunxing.

"Get back on your feet!" Li Yunxing said calmly.

"Thank you for the gift, Your Highness." Chen Jinyan stood up straight and then looked at the person in front of him.

Although the person in front of him was only in his early twenties, the arrogance between his eyebrows made Chen Jinyan feel a little afraid.

"Why did you come all the way to the capital to find me?" Li Yunxing said calmly.

"Back to Your Highness, Cao Min has been troubled by a doubt in his mind for a long time. He wanted to give up several times, but he always couldn't sleep. In the past few years, Cao Min has been thinking hard, but he still can't get the answer..."

When Li Yunxing heard this, he said calmly, "Oh? If that's the case, please tell me slowly."

"Your Highness, I wonder how much His Highness the Crown Prince knows about the rebellion in Jingzhou in recent days."

Li Yunxing frowned slightly and asked, "What do you want to say?"

Chen Jinyan cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, ordinary people boldly speculate that the rebellion in Jingzhou may not be as the people say, but it is just the trouble caused by the refugees."

"Oh, I'd love to hear the details."

"The grassroots themselves were in the small county town of Jingzhou, secretly investigating the iron ore matter. The floods were ruthless and the county town was washed away, so the grassroots followed the fleeing people to Jiangling."

"The old blacksmith saw that I was strong and he had no children to rely on, so he accepted me and made me an apprentice, providing me with food and drink."

"Previously, a group of refugees with swords came to the old blacksmith to make weapons, but the law of the Wu Dynasty clearly prohibited the private casting of knives, so they refused. Therefore, the old blacksmith was beaten because I was still recovering from my injuries and waiting for the blacksmith to return.

Everyone knows about this. According to the old blacksmith's careful observation, many of them are holding official swords."

Chen Jinyan recounted one by one what he had experienced among the people.

After Li Yunxing listened, he fell into silence.

After a while, he asked: "Does the old blacksmith know the refugees you mentioned with official swords?"
Chapter completed!