When Xiang Shaolong returned to the command post, his stomach growled, and he remembered that dinner had not yet been arranged, so he told Teng Yi that he wanted him to have someone prepare rice to offer sacrifices to the Five Internal Organs Temple.
Teng Yi pulled him towards the door and said: "Third brother, you will be hungry for a while longer. Your wife has sent people to urge you to go back several times. By the way, I would like to remind you that from now until tomorrow night, the most important thing is to be careful about your diet. If you give Zhao It would be unjust if Mu was poisoned and killed. I asked people to pay special attention to the drinking water and put the pond fish into the well for testing. It is always good to be careful."
Xiang Shaolong was filled with joy after hearing this, nodded in agreement, and asked smoothly: "Is there any news about Xiaojun?"
Teng Yi said: "No one is more qualified to be a detective than Xiaojun. In less than two hours, the tunnel was found. One end was indeed in Zhao Mingxiong's headquarters, and the other end was next to the north city wall. It is about thirty feet long, and both ends have been opened. Now the final work of fixing the soil with wooden planks and support posts should be put to use tomorrow night."
When the two of them came to the square, someone came with a horse.
After mounting their horses, nearly five hundred guards supported them and drove out of the gate with great momentum.
Xiang Shaolong saw that there were only a dozen brothers in the elite army among his entourage, and he asked in shock: "How were these people selected?"
Teng Yi said with a smile: "I placed my brothers in various positions so that I can control the main force of the city guard. These people were selected from each unit. Of course, they avoided people related to Zhao Mingxiong, and also investigated Given their origins, there should be no big problem. Handan is now surrounded by crises, so it is necessary to strengthen its strength."
Xiang Shaolong whispered about Zhao Mu, and Teng Yi said: "With such accurate information, it is not difficult to deal with Tian Dan and Zhao Mu. What is difficult is how to kill Tian Dan, capture Zhao Mu alive, and then Escape calmly back to Xianyang, that is the best test of skill."
Xiang Shaolong sighed: "I really don't have the ability to complete these two things at the same time. Tian Dan will not personally participate in the operation. Xiaocheng, a foolish king, retreated before the battle and even ordered me not to touch Li Yuan and Tian Dan. Tomorrow night's operation must be We need Xiaocheng's cooperation, otherwise it will be difficult to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy, and things may go wrong." Teng Yi nodded and agreed: "I understand the difficulty of the third brother. Fortunately, there is still one night, so we can discuss it in detail. Xiaojun is now in charge. Monitor the situation in the tunnel. If there is any unusual situation, we can respond immediately. I have sent people to check other places. The tunnel on the north wall should be the only entrance. However, if the enemy wants to sneak into the city through this, no matter what their actions are, Quickly, even if it takes a few hours, we can only get three or four thousand people through the secret passage at most. As long as we don't let Zhao Mu's people join up with the Qi people, we are sure to annihilate all the Qi people who sneak in."
Xiang Shaolong sighed: "If my second brother hadn't taken care of me, I would have been at a loss."
When the time comes to talk, we return to Xingfu.
Stepping into the inner hall, I suddenly felt that Zhao Ya and Ji Yanran were here, talking to sisters Zhao Zhi and Shanrou.
When the girls saw him coming in, their eyes were fixed on him.
Zhao Zhidao: "Brother Teng, what do you think?"
Xiang Shaolong sat between Zhao Ya and Ji Yanran and replied: "He went to arrange for manpower and set up defenses everywhere in the outer mansion to prevent the wild bees and butterflies who coveted my girl's beauty from breaking in and picking this flower. ."
The girls all laughed when they heard what he said was fresh and interesting, and the bees and butterflies picking flowers were even more lively and funny. The depressing atmosphere of separation and sadness was swept away.
Xiang Shaolong looked at Ji Yanran worriedly and said, "Does Yanran know?"
Ji Yanran's beautiful face turned cold and she said: "If Mr. Long Yang is brave enough to follow me, I will kill him with one strike of my sword."
Shanrou asked: "Do you want to steal those loyalties again?"
Zhao Ya said: "Has Wucheng Jun's story been confirmed? Does the woman believe it?"
The three women asked each other their own questions, but Xiang Shaolong could only tell the latest story. They were dumbfounded as they didn't expect it to be so complicated.
Xiang Shaolong continued: "It's a foregone conclusion that Ya'er will arrive in Daliang. There is an agreement that Lord Long Yang must accompany her, so as long as Yanran waits until they set off, Lord Long Yang will not be able to follow you."
Zhao Ya said with a smile: "I told Yanran a long time ago that you don't need to worry. You are serving as the city guard for nothing. I guess Long Yangjun will ask Shaolong to monitor Yanran on his behalf so that he can capture him."
He covered his mouth and laughed.
Xiang Shaolong asked curiously: "Why do you seem so happy?"
Zhao Yadao: "You have a good grasp of how to deal with Zhao Mu and Tian Dan, so of course I will be relieved of all my worries. Besides, I have a female bodyguard to accompany me on this trip to Daliang."
Xiang Shaolong looked at Shanrou in astonishment. The latter pointed at Naimei and said, "It's not me, it's Zhizhi."
Zhao Zhi said happily: "It's so desolate for Sister Ya to go to Daliang alone, so I took the initiative to ask Ying to accompany her."
Xiang Shaolong said happily: "This is even better. I originally wanted to persuade you to go with Mr. Zou."
Turning to Fei Yanran, she said: "Li Yuan knew you were coming back to Daliang, how would you react?"
Ji Yanran said disdainfully: "Then when he comes to control me, all he says is just wishful thinking. I'm tired of hearing it."
Xiang Shaolong said: "You must be on guard against others. Tonight I will strengthen the defense of Yanran's residence. Yanran will also tell the people below to be careful. Tomorrow, Brother Wu Zhuo will escort him personally. On the way, Yanran turned into a beautiful little soldier.
Then you can sneak back to the city. I still have important tasks for you."
Ji Yanran smiled coquettishly and said, "Tell me what the mission is, I'm anxious to know."
Xiang Shaolong said: "I just sleep with Sister Rou with me. Oops."
It turned out that Shanrou kicked him several times.
Zhao Ya sighed: "I'm so jealous of Zhao Ya."
This was the first time that Fei Yanran was teased by a man in public. Her pretty face turned red and she glared at him fiercely, but she was secretly happy.
Shanrou pointed his halberd and said angrily: "Whoever sleeps with you, hugging a pillow is better than hugging you." Then he burst out laughing again, his face full of coquettishness.
Teng Yi walked in at this time and said: "Chief Chamberlain Jiguang is here to see you."
Xiang Shaolong was shocked and instantly knew that the person who kept Zhao Mu busy dealing with was none other than Queen Jing.
In the presence of good luck, Xiang Shaolong opened the wooden tube sealed with fire paint and took out the secret letter. It was full of beautiful calligraphy but without signatures. It listed more than twenty names and also indicated their official positions.
The first person on the list was the city guard Dong Kuang, followed by Zhao Mingxiong. He was shocked when he saw the third one. It turned out to be the military guard Zhao Ling who was mentioned by Ji Guang this morning and was only under Cheng Xu.
Xiang Shaolong read it in one breath, handed it to Teng Yi, looked at Ji Guang and said, "How is the security situation in the palace?"
Ji Guang said: "Since Lord Xinling's men sneaked into the palace, killed people and set fire to the palace, the king took the military power into his hands. General Cheng has only become a messenger of orders. Any transfer of more than ten people must be issued by the king."
.Now the entire Imperial Army, 18,000 people, are waiting in four military camps inside and outside the palace, taking turns guarding the palace. There should be no problem in terms of defense."
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that Lord Xinling had indeed harmed Zhao Mu, making him unable to do anything without the help of Qi people, so he asked again: "What about the king's own safety?"
Jiguang said: "You can rest assured in this regard. The king has reorganized the personal soldiers, most of whom are soldiers from the royal family. There is no doubt about their loyalty. He has also designated several places in the palace as restricted areas. Intruders will be killed without mercy.
They are even more cautious, and the dining room and well are under strict surveillance for twelve hours." At this time, Teng Yi snorted coldly and handed the silk back to Xiang Shaolong.
Ji Guang looked at the silk in Xiang Shaolong's hand and said, "Queen Crystal has a destiny. This silk must be burned by General Dong in front of this villain. Not even a single piece of it can be left behind."
Xiang Shaolong secretly praised Queen Jing for her thoughtfulness and read it again before striking the flint and burning the silk.
Ji Guang looked at the smoke rising from the silk and said sincerely: "I know that the situation must be very critical. The general can use Ji Guang, so please tell me to come down."
Xiang Shaolong looked at Teng Yi, who understood, nodded and said: "For the city guards, my subordinates will be responsible, but for the imperial guards, the general will have to report to the king in person."
Xiang Shaolong stood up, smiled at Ji Guang and said: "Of course I can use the help of the chamberlain chief. Now I have to go to the palace immediately to see the king. I won't tell you until I'm on the way."
Xiaocheng knew that Xiang Shaolong was coming and was busy meeting him in the back hall of the palace. He asked nervously: "Is there any good news?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "Not only is there good news, it is also great news. I am fully confident that I will catch all the traitors this time."
Xiaocheng said happily: "Did you get your allegiance?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Mingjian, if you take your allegiance, won't you teach Zhao Mu to know that the matter is exposed?"
Xiaocheng was in a good mood and did not feel dissatisfied. He smiled and said: "I am so excited that I am confused." Then he frowned and said: "Didn't you say that his mansion is heavily guarded and cannot be entered? Why can you peek at Zhongzhong now?
"
Xiang Shaolong had already prepared a manuscript and told the story of how he sneaked in through the waterway that night, and then said: "I have contacted some people in the Marquis who are still loyal to the king, and I feel that after Zhao Mu returned to the mansion in the past few days, he has
I went to Wokexuan and deduced that Zhongzhong must be stored there. Through the help of King Hongfu, I found Zhongzhong as expected. However, when I was halfway through looking, a patrol came. I didn't dare to stay for a long time, so I had to retreat immediately.
"
Xiaocheng frowned and said, "Doesn't that mean we still can't take immediate action?"
Xiang Shaolong secretly laughed in his heart, thinking that if he took immediate action, how could he still carry out my conspiracy? He said with a serious face: "Zhao Mu is now waiting in full formation. If we just go to arrest people like this, the casualties will be heavy. The best way is to
When he comes out in force and rebels, then attack him head-on with an ambush, then everything will be safe." Xiaocheng pondered for a while, then nodded and said: "What you say makes sense, who is the traitor?"
Xiang Shaolong took out the list that Teng Yi had silently written down before going out, and knelt down to offer it to him. After Xiaocheng took it, he couldn't wait to open it and took a look. His expression suddenly changed and he lost his voice: "What? Zhao Mingxiong is also Zhao Mu's."
He is still one of the people’s favorite candidates for the city guard. Did Dong Qing’s family get it wrong?”
Xiang Shaolong said confidently: "I am also afraid that those loyalists are a conspiracy fabricated by Zhao Mu, so I selected him, the most important person, to investigate, and I found out that he secretly dug a tunnel under the official office in the north of the city.
Leading to the outside of the north wall. This matter can be verified. Your Majesty, please immediately send someone to follow my men to the vicinity of the tunnel and insert copper pipes into the ground. When the sound coming from the tunnel can be heard, Your Majesty, please give the order immediately."
Xiaocheng stared at him for a long time and said: "It's not that I can't trust Dong Qing, but it's a matter of great importance. Only after it is confirmed can I feel at ease. However, this matter must be done carefully and don't let the thieves know about it."
After saying that, he raised his hand to summon two guards, who were accompanied by Xiang Shaolong to the outside of the palace and ordered Wu Guo to lead them there.
When he came back, Xiaocheng had already read the list and let out a long breath: "There should be no problem with this list. Except for Zhao Mingxiong and Zhao Ling, the others are all unknown and have always been suspected of colluding with Zhao Mu."
As a person, Dong Qing has made such a great contribution this time, and I will remember it clearly."
Then his eyes flashed fiercely and he said: "That tunnel must have been dug for the Qi people. Dong Qing immediately sealed it, then captured the traitors with lightning speed and then surrounded the Hou Mansion. When the general returned,
Later, if he attacks the Hou Mansion, everything will be safe."
Xiang Shaolong had known that he had this idea, so he whispered: "My lord, there is another important news. In order to strengthen my confidence in him, Zhao Mu revealed it to me. He knew that he had colluded with Lord Wucheng, and Lord Wucheng is currently in Qi Ren's camp.
Nick."
Xiao Cheng's expression changed: "What?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "At this moment, I understand why Zhao Mu came to rebel. As long as he can... Hey, Lord Wucheng can ascend the throne, and the people of Qi can also get the land of our great Zhao east of the river..."
Xiaocheng interrupted him impatiently and shouted: "I understand, Dong Qing, what is his clever plan?"
Xiang Shaolong affirmed in a confident tone: "If we take the lead and deal with the traitors, the outcome will be unpredictable. The biggest problem is that we have not yet been able to kill all the traitors. If someone opens the door and welcomes everyone in,
, even if we can win, we don’t know how many residents’ lives will be affected by the war. At that time, we had to protect the palace and besiege the prince’s mansion, which turned into a multi-faceted battle. The situation was unfavorable. If we could not help but sneak in through the tunnel,
I am confident of winning a beautiful battle."
Then he lowered his voice and said: "If we kill Tian Dan while he is still in the palace, wouldn't it be a clean slate?"
Xiaocheng said dejectedly: "This news came too late. At dusk, Tian Dan left the city on the pretext of returning to the camp for inspection."
Xiang Shaolong said in astonishment: "Why don't I know this?"
Xiaocheng smiled bitterly and said: "He left through the north gate. Naturally, Zhao Mingxiong will not inform you."
At this time, the two personal guards sent by Xiaocheng came back in a hurry and reported to Xiaocheng the fact that they had "heard" their return.
Xiaocheng now had more absolute trust in Xiang Shaolong, and after discussing for more than half an hour, Xiang Shaolong left the palace.
When he stepped out of the palace gate, he knew that the initiative of the entire situation was already in his hands. No matter how powerful Ren Tiandan, Zhao Mu and Li Yuan were, they could not even think of taking it out of their own hands.