Zhu Lingxu's old face turned into the color of pig liver, he smiled reluctantly, and asked harmoniously:
"Didn't I hear Mr. Wang say that Ouyang Changshi is on leave?"
Ouyang Rong shook his head:
"I just work hard and can't rest for long.
"Besides, today is the day when the front army goes out for the expedition. Most of the front army may be from Hongzhou and they just want to go home and regain their hometown. But the large force of the front army going out this time is different. There are 2,180 people in it.
The seventeen officers and soldiers of Jiangzhou Zhechong Prefecture are all local sons and daughters, and their mothers, wives and daughters are all in Jiangzhou.
"General Manager Zhu is going on an expedition today to take them all away. Meritorious contributions are due to meritorious deeds. How many people have returned from the ancient battles? The lower officials are not talented. As a parent official in Jiangzhou, I always have to come to the city in person to send them off to the general and the gentlemen.
Lead the horse."
Ouyang Rong spoke clearly and spoke calmly, waving his hands to the people behind him.
The young junior sister holding her chest, Yan Liulang holding a knife, Chen You with strange eyes and other entourage stopped.
Ouyang Rong held the moonlight sword in his hand, walked to the carriage, opened the curtain of the carriage, and looked at Zhu Lingxu, who was wearing women's clothes.
The latter has an old face, full of wrinkles when he smiles. Now, the smile lines on his face are a bit stiff:
"Ouyang Changshi really... really loves the people like his son, fulfills his duties, and is admirable. Haha, actually... To be honest with Ouyang Changshi, the final general will indeed... There are indeed some habits that are difficult for people to talk about. I hope Ouyang Changshi and
Gentlemen, please don’t make any noise and show me your face, haha..."
Ouyang Rong did not laugh along with him, nor did Xie Lingjiang, Yan Liulang and others behind him. The atmosphere was cold and Zhu Lingxu suddenly felt embarrassed.
He shook his head again when he saw the handsome young man in front of him wearing a crown, holding a sword, and wearing a crimson fifth-grade official uniform:
"Performing one's duties does not count, everyone just performs their duties."
Ouyang Rong pointed to Chen You and others behind him and said calmly:
"General Manager Zhu trusted Xiaguan and his colleagues. After taking over Jiangzhou's military affairs, he still left Xunyang city defense to Jiangzhou Hall to handle it. The original city defense rules set by Xiagong did not change at all. Manager Zhu only focused on the expedition.
Even when entering and exiting the city, he only carried no more than ten personal guards.
"The one who truly performs your duties and is admirable is you, Mr. Zhu."
He recounted the facts calmly, with no ups and downs in his tone, as if he were chatting with an old friend.
When Zhu Lingxu heard this, his face became even stiffer. He couldn't help but open his eyes wider and carefully observe the subtle expressions on Ouyang Rong's face.
It seemed that he wanted to find out whether there was something behind his words, but unfortunately he didn't find any clues.
This weak champion Chang Shi was like leading a team on duty and walking down the city for routine inspections.
"To be honest, Changshi Ouyang said that when the military camp was gathering outside the city, there were some disputes between the soldiers. I left the city this time because I wanted to deal with one or two things and reduce the major issues to minor ones. It is difficult to elaborate on the specific situation..."
After a pause, his tone was sincere:
"After all, the expedition time is approaching at the second quarter of the afternoon, and the impact is not good. The general has to keep a low profile and go there to deal with it alone, and then... and by the way... haha, some unspeakable interests and hobbies were accidentally exposed. I hope
Ouyang Changshi, don’t laugh.”
"That's it." Ouyang Rong nodded: "I understand. Everyone has some niche hobbies. I know a friend who likes to smell the fragrance left by the beautiful woman when he is parting with the woman he likes. The so-called smelling fragrance
Know women..."
He stood under the carriage and chatted with Zhu Lingxu in a casual manner.
Zhu Lingxu couldn't help but take a second look at the nagging Ouyang Lianghan.
Originally, he had thought up a suitable excuse in a hurry and waited for Ouyang Rong to question him suspiciously, but he didn't want him to just nod his head in approval and just believed it.
"Haha, this friend Ouyang Changshi is really interesting."
Zhu Lingxu responded with his mouth.
After all, he is an experienced veteran. He has gone through ups and downs, and his psychological quality is strong. At this moment, the crisis seems to be over, and his mood has stabilized a lot. He is no longer guilty and sweating just now. Zhu Lingxu smiled and looked around:
"If it were normal, such an interesting friend, I would definitely ask more questions. Unfortunately, there is an urgent matter and the military situation is very tense. I hope Ouyang Changshi will understand... By the way, has Mr. Changshi finished the inspection? Can you let me go? I have finished handling the military affairs.
, I’ll be back later.”
"After the inspection, we can tell at a glance that Manager Zhu is alone, with only one groom and no more than ten personal guards."
Ouyang Rong nodded and shook his head:
"However, according to the latest city defense rules formulated by Jiangzhou Hall, the lower body and carriage must be searched to see if there are any prohibited items, such as some important official documents, city defense layout plans...
"Although I know that Manager Zhu will not offend me, it is my duty to offend him."
Ouyang Rong's expression was calm and his words were precise, but Zhu Lingxu stopped talking.
Ouyang Rong did things as usual, spread his hands to signal, and said:
"General Manager Zhu and the carriage, please move to the left door temporarily, leaving the right door for the people lining up behind. Everyone is waiting impatiently."
He turned his head and looked at Xie Lingjiang, Yan Liulang and Chen You.
The west city gate has three gates, one large and two small.
The main entrance is the largest and is only open for important meetings or events.
On weekdays, only the left and right side doors are open for easy access.
Under Ouyang Rong's waving gesture,
Xie ordered Jiang to stay at the top of the city with his sword in hand and continue to look down, taking the place of his senior brother and monitoring suspicious things.
Yan Liulang stayed at the right gate to check the procession of people entering and leaving the city gate behind.
Ouyang Rong and Chen You, accompanied by Zhu Lingxu dressed in colorful women's clothing and a low-key carriage, moved to the left city gate and began to inspect.
Ouyang Rong gently pushed Chen You away, boarded the carriage himself, and inspected it carefully.
So Chen You walked up to Zhu Lingxu, motioned for him to cooperate with the body search, clasped his fists and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhu."
"nothing."
Zhu Lingxu shook his head kindly, very cooperative.
Chen You smiled and searched him carefully, but found no weapons or official documents.
Empty.
"Is there any water?" Zhu Lingxu asked.
"have."
Chen You turned around and asked someone to go to the top of the city to get a water bag.
Taking the water bag, he walked back to Zhu Lingxu, handed it out, and watched the latter drink it.
Zhu Lingxu, who had a thirsty mouth, raised his head and drank boiled water. He squinted his eyes and glanced at the dagger hidden in the sheath on Chen You's waist two steps away. After a while, he glanced at the closed door in front of him again.
The left city gate.
At the moment, Xie Lingjiang is standing at the top of the city, and Yan Liulang and his people are at the right gate.
These two people are relatively far away from Zhu Lingxu, while Ouyang Rong and Chen You are closest.
One of them checked the carriage, and the other stood beside Zhu Lingxu to look after it. The inspection was as usual, there was no special treatment.
But the scene in front of the left gate attracted many people who passed by the city gate to look at it.
After all, Zhu Lingxu is a tall man, but he wears colorful women's clothes, which is weird and eccentric, and naturally attracts attention.
Not long after, Ouyang Rong stepped out of the carriage, his hands empty, his expression softened, and he nodded:
"It's safe, Chen Canjun, let Mr. Zhu go out of the city."
Zhu Lingxu tried his best to force out a smile. If nothing unexpected happened, he was the first person in Xunyang City to learn about the defection of the frontline military.
He was escaping in a hurry, racing against time, and the main focus was on a time difference. Naturally, he didn't have time to bring extra personal guards or prohibited items. Now these things helped him get past the city defense, which was a small blessing in disguise.
"Manager Zhu, I have offended you just now, but you went to deal with an emergency. This carriage is too slow, so you should go there on horseback."
"Okay, Ouyang Changshi is interested."
Ignoring that Zhu Lingxu was dressed in women's clothes, Ouyang Rong took the initiative to lead a fast horse, walked towards Zhu Lingxu, and was about to hand over the reins.
Zhu Lingxu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Chen Canjun, open the door."
Chen You nodded and raised his hand to signal to Xie Lingjiang and others who were staying at the top of the city above.
The left door slowly opened, and Zhu Lingxu tried his best to keep a straight face and remain serious.
The city gate slowly rose in front of him and Chen You.
When the door was halfway up, Ouyang Rong, who was leading the horse, had not had time to hand the reins to Zhu Lingxu. Not far away, a clerk suddenly ran up to the city and handed a small note to Xie Lingjiang. The latter lowered his eyes and quickly
After reading it, her pretty eyes widened slightly and she shouted towards the city gate below:
"Elder brother, urgent news from the front line, the front army led by Zhu Yuheng defected this morning and defected to Hongzhou!"
The crisp sound echoed in the city gate bridge cave.
Zhu Lingxu's face changed slightly, while Chen You, Yan Liulang and others looked a little shocked and confused.
Zhu Lingxu turned his head instantly and saw Ouyang Lianghan, who was holding the horse, frowning slightly with a thoughtful look on his face.
The air at the city gate was dead silent for a while.
Ouyang Rong suddenly understood and turned to look at Zhu Lingxu.
But in the next moment, Zhu Lingxu, who was very close to the city gate, had a fierce look on his face. He drew out the cold short blade from Chen You's waist next to him, and rushed out like a cheetah, straight towards Ouyang Rong who was holding the horse in front of him.
throat.
While he was using his bare hands, the dagger shining coldly in Zhu Lingxu's hand slashed across Ouyang Rong's neck.
This scene happened in a room of lightning and flint, and no one was prepared.
Zhu Lingxu, who had been planning this attack for a long time, vaguely saw Ouyang Rong's panicked eyes from the corner of his eye.
At this moment, his face was filled with a look of fierce pleasure.
Instead of waiting for Ouyang Lianghan to react and be arrested and interrogated, or for Wang Lengran and others to be imprisoned and take the blame, it would be better to kill Ouyang Lianghan, his enemy, and then flee on horseback. This is the real way to survive...
Zhu Lingxu was relieved to feel the blockage when the dagger in his hand touched the skin of Ouyang Rong's neck. According to years of experience, it would definitely penetrate the flesh in an instant, cutting his throat and causing blood.
However, what happened next made the battle-hardened Zhu Lingxu a little confused.
After the stagnation was felt, the short sword in his hand broke into four pieces with a "click" sound and flew into the air. The cross-sections of each piece were neat and smooth. However, Ouyang Rong's neck was scratched by the short blade, leaving only
The next red mark.
Could it be that this guy has an indestructible Buddhist body?
Wait, this dagger doesn't have an edge, so it's broken!
Zhu Lingxu lowered his head and looked at the broken sword in his hand with shock and indignation.
In front of him, the panicked expression of the young man holding the horse who was attacked and killed instantly calmed down. As if he had finally waited for something, Ouyang Rong drew out his moonlight sword and silently walked towards Zhu Lingxu.
Zhu Lingxu raised his head sharply, filled with grief and anger: "There is something wrong with this sword, you... you did it on purpose, you are just trying to be cool!"
Chen You hung the scabbard on his waist, led his soldiers to surround him, and said loudly: "Fearing the crime, he fled, attacked and killed the guard, violated the prohibition, and according to the city regulations, he will be executed without mercy!"
The sword flashed.
Zhu Lingxu's right forearm flew out.
The long sword in Ouyang Rong's hand shines like a waterfall, not stained by an inch of blood.
"Ah——! Ouyang Lianghan, what are you going to do? I am still the former military commander and the governor of Hongzhou! You are not qualified to kill first and then show off. Ah——! My hand, you... don't come here..."
He screamed in pain, covered his arms and backed away, shouting at the top of his lungs.
Ouyang Rong ignored him and advanced with his sword. He kicked Zhu Lingxu over, who was staggering with a broken arm, and stepped on the side of his face with his boot. Zhu Lingxu's eyes were as big as copper bells, and the original angry eyes were quickly replaced by fear.
Cry:
"I plead guilty, I plead guilty. I plead guilty to the vanguard matter! I am willing to accept the trial..."
Ouyang Rong lowered his head, held the sword in both hands, and raised it three feet above his head.
Just at this moment, on the street in the distance, the figures of Wang Lengran, Li Li, personal guard Miyin Toutuo and others appeared and rushed towards them.
Behind the crowd, the figures of Rong Zhen and other female officials could be faintly seen.
Regarding the scene that was happening at the city gate ahead, the newly arrived people looked extremely shocked.
"Wait a minute, Ouyang Lianghan, what are you doing? How dare you defeat the superior!"
Looking for someone all over the city, Wang Lengran was running around like an ant on a hot pot, waving his hands and shouting, and making excuses in a hurry:
"Hurry up and put down your sword. This matter is still doubtful and must be held for trial. It must be held for trial!"
The defection of Zhu Yuheng's vanguard has already happened. Even if Zhu Lingxu cannot be saved, His Majesty the King of Wei must be left with someone who will plead guilty and take the blame to bear His Majesty's wrath!
"Master!" the Persian businessman glared at Miyin Toutuo.
The latter chanted Amitabha, shrunk down to an inch, and his figure took ten steps in an instant, rushing toward the city gate like lightning and flint, and saved people with his sword.
Xie Lingjiang's clothes were flying, he turned over vigorously, jumped down from the top of the city, rushed to stop Miyin Tutuo, and she asked crisply at the same time:
"Zhu Lingxu sent the vanguard in vain, and now he has defected. The gang cooperated to attack the city defense. Is the female history conniving at this?"
A beautiful figure in palace attire instantly appeared in front of Miyin Tutuo and Xie Lingjiang, who was about to fall into a disadvantage. She stopped the confrontation with her delicate hands and said coldly:
"Both of you, don't move."
At the same time, Rong Zhen looked back with an eyebrow and coldly ordered from a distance: "Ouyang Lianghan, put down your sword first..."
Ouyang Rong turned a deaf ear, or in other words, he did listen to the advice and put down...the sword!
He directly cut off the head of Zhu Lingxu who dared to attack the guard. Holding the head of Zhu Lingxu who refused to rest in peace, he turned around and faced everyone.
Wang Lengran, Li Li and others stopped slowly, their eyes widened in shock.
The pupils of the girl in royal attire, who had always been cold and cold, shrank sharply, and her painted eyes reflected the figure of a frail scholar with a sword and his head raised under the bloody city gate:
Under the gaze of everyone, this "weak scholar figure" casually threw his head at everyone's feet, raised his hand and wiped a handful of warm blood splashing on his calm face, looked around, and saw the black blood falling from his forehead.
The long hair, combined with the bloody face, red and black, make his face as red and dazzling as the face of a cold and sacrificial priest of a primitive tribe.
This touch of red dazzles the whole audience!
He nodded:
"If you disobey the city's rules, the general and the common people will be killed!"
The whole place was silent.
A fourth-grade former military commander and governor of Hongzhou who was suspected of defecting to the enemy and absconding was beheaded in public at the city gate by a mere district guard!