The brides were sent to the front line and the marching was slow. It was already half a month later when it arrived in Liangzhou.

That afternoon, the bride-sending team arrived in Changsong County, and a group of officials including the county magistrate and the county magistrate came out.

The bride-sending team did not enter the city, but instead set up a camp on the grassland outside the county town.

Li Xiu was packing his luggage, and Pei Min hurried over.

"Your Highness, I heard a message. I wonder if it is true or false?"

"What news?"

"I heard that Li Mao arrested the thief Liu Feiteng in Guzang County seven days ago, but Liu Feiteng made a public appearance in Changsong County the day before yesterday. It's true and false, everyone is confused."

"Li Mao is still in Liangzhou?"

"I left seven days ago. He returned to Chang'an from Jingyuan Road, which is not the same as us."

At this time, a warrior outside the door reported: "Your Highness, the county magistrate of Changsong County is asking for a meeting!"

The county magistrate is responsible for public security and probably wants to talk about safety issues.

"Please come in!"

Li Xiu said to Pei Min: "Listen, too!"

Soon, an official walked in quickly and bowed, "Meng Qiu, the magistrate of Changsong County, please see Your Highness!"

"Meng County Magistrate has something to ask me for?"

"The horse bandits are rampant recently. I am worried that the horse bandits will attack the princess team. I will explain some situations to Your Highness and remind you of some precautions."

"We have three hundred cavalry guards, and the horse bandits dare to come and provoke them?"

"Your Highness, don't underestimate these horse bandits. They mainly operate at night and always appear suddenly. They have even attacked the army's logistics supply convoy. They are very rampant. You should also pay attention, especially at night to prevent them."

"The horse bandits mentioned by Meng County Magistrate refers to Liu Feiteng's subordinates!"

"There are some other horse bandits, but it's mainly him."

Li Xiu asked with a smile: "I got a message that Liu Feiteng has been arrested, but it actually appeared in Songchang County again. Which news is true?"

County Magistrate Meng smiled bitterly and said, "Liu Feiteng is a famous bandit in the Hexi Corridor. How could he be so easily captured?"

"Who was the one who was taken away?"

"The one who was captured was Liu Jian, a wealthy family in Liangzhou."

"Li Xiu is a little confused."

"Isn't Liu Feiteng?"

"Your Highness, there have been rumors in recent years that Liu Ka is another identity of Liu Feiteng, but if you are a native of Changsong County, you will know that Liu Ka is actually Liu Feiteng's uncle.

The two are about the same age and look similar. Once Liu Ka appeared in public, everyone thought it was Liu Feiteng, and then they said that Liu Ka was Liu Feiteng because of a mistake. The Liu family did not defend themselves.

But I know very well that we Changsong locals are not alone. Two days ago, Liu Feiteng showed up in his hometown in Changsong County, and I recognized him at a glance. Liu Feiteng is fine."

County Magistrate Meng said goodbye and left.

Pei Min couldn't help but say, "Why does Li Mao come to Liangzhou to do a mission sound absurd?"

Li Xiu smiled faintly, "The name of this mission is 'Catch Liu Feiteng alive'. Li Mao came to Hexi with such a great success. How could Liu Feiteng be caught?'

"Your Highness thinks this task is difficult?"

"This mission is a purple list mission that can be promoted to the title. It is very difficult. Its core is to eliminate Liu Feiteng's horse bandits.

Whether you deal with the horse bandits yourself or the power of the army, you must first find the horse bandits, lay a trap, let the horse bandits step into the trap, and gather and annihilate them.

It's easy to say, but why do people fall for you? If you are not careful, they will be completely wiped out by the bandits? Li Mao was too self-righteous and actually caught a fake Liu Feiteng and went back. Let's see how he explains when he goes back?"

"Will this fake Liu Feiteng defend himself?"

"This is something that needs to be asked about the Yuan family."

Speaking of this, Li Xiu waved his hand, "Li Mao's mission has nothing to do with us. We just need to take precautions to prevent Liu Feiteng's sneak attack at night. This is the top priority."

............

The next morning, the team sent off their brides to continue traveling west. After replenishing supplies in Guzang County, they headed towards Ganzhou. Two days later, the team entered Ganzhou.

In the evening that day, the team was fifty miles away from Zhangye. It was too late, and Li Xiu ordered the camp to be stationed on the spot.

Just after setting up the tent, the guard general Zhao Wu and a herder found Li Xiu.

"Your Highness, this herder told me that more than 100 sheep from his family were robbed by horse bandits today. It is very likely that Liu Feiteng's horse bandits are near us."

Li Xiu also felt the same way. They brought hundreds of carts of property to Gaochang. How could the horse bandits along the way not be jealous? The governor of Liangzhou was Yuan Jin, and Liu Feiteng did not dare to cause trouble in Liangzhou. As soon as he entered Ganzhou today, the horse bandits were impatient.

"Tonight everyone cheer up and take precautions!"

.........

About fifty miles west of Ganzhou Official Road, there is a vast pine forest.

At this time, in the pine forest, more than a hundred powerful horse bandits were closing their eyes to rest, waiting for the order to attack.

In a small tent, the candlelight was dim. Yuan Biao's aide Miao Changchun said to Liu Feiteng and his nephew Liu Jiyong: "This time Li Xiu escorted the princess to Gaochang, which poses a great threat to the Yuan family. The head of the family demanded that he use all means to destroy the marriage and assassinate Li Xiu. We have made arrangements, but the Hexi Corridor can only count on Liu Yuanwai's subordinates."

Liu Feiteng is a short and fat middle-aged man with very dark skin. He has very small eyes and likes to squint into a slit, which always gives people the feeling that he is closing his eyes and resting.

"Sir, want us to assassinate Li Xiu?"

Miao Changchun shook his head, "You can't kill him. He has a strong martial arts guard around him. You sneak attack their property caravan, and the princess is there. It's best if you can kill the princess. If you can't kill her, try to scare her as much as possible."

Liu Jiyong smiled and said, "Looting property is what we are best at. Let me lead my brothers to attack tonight!"

............

The night gradually deepened, and the stars were everywhere on the grassland, like velvet covered the earth with gems. The breeze was gentle and the sound of undulating insects were everywhere.

Outside the big tent, Gongsun Xiaomei was holding a telescope in her hand and observing the surroundings.

"Xiaomei, have you gained anything?" Li Xiu asked with a smile in the big tent.

"It's all black, nothing?"

"You can look at the stars and the moon."

"I've been tired of seeing it!"

Li Xiu suddenly stopped talking, Xiaomei leaned over and looked, "Young Master, what's wrong with you?"

"Shh--"

Li Xiu waved his hand to Xiaomei and listened carefully.

"Nothing?"

"No...there is a sound of horse hooves."

Li Xiu quickly walked out of the tent and looked southward.

As the wallet continues to upgrade, Li Xiu's hearing, vision and subtle perception ability have improved significantly compared to before, and his hearing even surpasses that of Pei Min, who has been practicing martial arts for many years.

"Pei Min!" Li Xiu shouted.

Pei Min ran up, "Please give me instructions!"

Li Xiu pointed to the south and said, "I heard the sound of horse hooves in the south. Go and take a look, but be careful and try not to alert the enemy!"

"Abide by the order!"

Pei Min pulled out his long sword and ran towards the darkness.

Li Xiu ordered someone to invite Zhao Wu, the general of the Central Army.

Soon, Zhao Wu rushed over, "Your Highness is looking for me?"

"There is movement in the south. I have sent Pei Min to check the situation. I have an idea to teach these horse bandits a lesson."

Li Xiu whispered a few words to Zhao Wu, and Zhao Wu nodded repeatedly, "I will go and deploy now!"

.........

Half an hour later, Pei Min came back and reported that there were indeed horse bandits operating twenty miles south, with about one hundred people.

At this time, all the guards and warriors became nervous, and everyone realized that there would be a horse bandit attacking them tonight.

The warriors held military crossbows in their hands, and the cavalry were waiting for swords, ready to attack at any time.

Time gradually came to the third day, just when everyone was about to lose their patience.

Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves came from the south, and more than a hundred horse bandits appeared in the dark with spears in their hands. Unexpectedly, they lit torches and rushed towards the middle of the team.

The middle of the team is the gathering place for the carts loading with property, and Princess Rongchang is also here.

Li Xiu suddenly realized that the other party was not robbing property, but was here to destroy Gaochang's trip, burn the property, and kill the princess.

"Prepare the bow and arrow!"

Li Xiu shouted, and the soldiers and warriors raised their crossbow arrows one after another.

The bandits were getting closer and closer, about a hundred steps.
To be continued...