Xiang Shaolong and Jing Jun, who transformed into Wu Guo, led fifty specially selected Wu family warriors and secretly boarded a fishing boat early the next morning and sailed upstream to Yongdu.
Since the Iron Guards were going to Yong with Xiang Shaolong and Xiaopan disguised as Wu Guo, of course they could not participate in this operation.
Ji Yanran wanted to accompany Qin Qing, but she couldn't come either.
Teng Yi was responsible for commanding Duqi to eliminate the remaining three groups of assassins, and was required to take control of Xianyang.
The sky was covered with clouds and drizzle.
Xiang Shaolong and Jing Jun, wearing raincoats, sat on the bow of the boat to discuss the details of the operation.
Xiang Shaoyou said: "We only have one day and one night. If we cannot kill Guan Zhongxie within this time, we will not have a second chance."
Jing Jun said with confidence: "After sneaking into Yongdu, we immediately placed Guan Zhongxie's hiding place under close surveillance, and we only killed him when it was dark."
Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "But I still can't make up my mind. Should I rely on An Guxi's power? That might alarm Miao Du."
Jing Jun said: "Why don't we ask Fourth Brother for help?"
Xiang Shaolong shook his head and said: "I don't want Yingzheng to know about it later, as it will affect my fourth brother's future."
Jing Jun said enthusiastically: "Then let us do it alone. As long as we plan this raid carefully and retreat successfully, Guan Zhongxie will be dead by then, but Miao Du still doesn't know what happened."
Xiang Shaolong shook his head and said: "But Han Jie will know it soon, and since this is Han Jie's territory, if I want to assassinate him together, the risk will be very high, so I hesitate to make a decision."
Jing Jun said: "If you know, let him know. How dare he tell Miao Du? And even if he sends someone to notify Lu Buwei immediately, it will be two days later, not to mention that he may not be able to pass the second brother's test."
According to the plan, after Xiaopan leads all the civil and military officials to Yongdu, Tengyi's cavalry will set up checkpoints at the water and land passes between Yongdu and Xianyang to check the incoming and outgoing travelers.
Xiang Shaolong agreed: "This is the only way."
At dusk that day, Xiang Shaolong abandoned his ship and landed about two miles away from Yongdu. He avoided the customs and headed for Yongyu by land.
With their official identity documents, they disguised themselves as various people from other counties and entered the city in batches.
After contacting the Wu family soldiers sent by Tao Fang to Yongdu for two years, they hid in an ordinary home in the south of the city and prepared everything.
Yongdu was the first capital of the Qin people in Guanzhong. It was located at the intersection of the Wei River and its branch rivers. It was the connecting point of Guanzhong culture, Bashu culture and Shiqiang culture.
In terms of land transportation, there are plank roads leading to Longnan, Hanzhong, Bashu and other places.
One hundred and fifty years ago, Qin Gong established the capital as a stronghold to guard Guanzhong and drink from the Yellow River.
Later, Yingzheng was able to unify China, which was also due to Ping Yong's policy of occupying Guanzhong, which played a key role.
Therefore, even though it was later moved to Xianyang, the Qin family's ancestral temple remained in Yongdu. All major events must be held at the Yongdu ancestral temple.
As the back defensive fortress of Xianyang, Yongdu still plays an extremely important role until this time.
There are many magnificent palaces in Yongdu, among which the Dazheng Palace and the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests are the largest.
The former is now the Luan Palace of Zhu Ji, and the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests is the temporary residence of Guanzha, who was here on this trip to Xiao Pan.
After arriving in Yongdu, Xiang Shaolong truly felt the power of Miao Du.
The garrison here had gold rims tied around the lapels of their uniforms, exuding a luxurious style that was very different from the Qin army, which had always been simple in appearance, and everyone looked arrogant and domineering.
An Guxi's garrison obviously still did not gain control of the entire city, and only controlled the south gate closest to the Weishui River, as well as the avenue leading to the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Palace of Prayer for Harvest.
With Zhu Ji's backing, even Xiaopan couldn't do anything to Miao Du, the "fake father" before the official rebellion.
Of course, as soon as Wang Jian's invincible army enters the city, the situation will immediately reverse, and the poisonous 30,000 "dead soldiers" will
No matter how dignified the title is, it will only be the title of a servant.
The only most threatening person is the assassination team secretly hosted by Guan Zhongxie.
And Xiang Shaolong came here this time to disintegrate and annihilate this assassin group first.
This must be done without Miao Du knowing it, otherwise everyone will leave with their lives.
When the report came back, Guan Zhongxie, disguised as a civilian, had just left the hiding place alone. At this time, it was still drizzling.
Guan Zhongxie's problem is the same as Xiang Shaolong's. No matter what he disguises himself as, anyone who cares can recognize him at a glance based on his body shape and demeanor.
Xiang Shaolong made a prompt decision and gave the order to take action.
Xiang Jing and fifty soldiers arrived at a secluded alley near the target building and took off the robes that covered their night gear.
The fifty people were quickly divided into ten teams, one group of five. Under the cover of the eaves and the night rain, people could be seen coming and going in the corridor from time to time. They were all big, unfamiliar men.
The house is divided into five entrances, connected by a patio corridor in the middle.
After everyone got into strategic positions, Xiang Shaolong, Jing Jun and two groups of soldiers sneaked into the flowers next to the main hall.
Lights and sounds of people could be heard inside.
After a soldier sneaked out of the window to take a peek, he came back and reported: "There are five men in the hall, only two of them carry weapons with them, and they are gathered on the floor by the window to the east."
Xiang Shaolong said in a deep voice: "Is there any woman?"
Another soldier who had just returned replied: "I saw two maidservants in the inner hall."
Xiang Shaolong has a huge headache. He originally decided to kill everyone in the house, but in this life-and-death situation, there is no room for mercy."
But how could he order the death of a defenseless woman?
He sighed and said: "Keep none of the men alive and capture the women alive. We will deal with them later and teach them to wait for my code."
Four soldiers took the order and went.
After waiting for a moment, Xiang Shaolong gave the order to enter the attack position, and Jing Jun made three consecutive bird calls as agreed upon.
Xiang Jing and other soldiers jumped out from the flowers and secluded areas and guarded the first door and window entering the lobby.
The birds are singing again.
There were sounds of broken doors and windows.
In the lobby, Jing Jun broke through the window first and shot the first crossbow arrow before landing, kicking off the hand-to-hand combat.
A man by the window was hit by an arrow in the throat and fell to the ground. When the others jumped up from the ground in panic, each of them was hit by at least three crossbow arrows and died tragically on the spot. I don't know if Bian Dongshan was among them.
Screams also rang out in the backyard, but they fell silent in an instant.
After a while, ten soldiers escorted a woman holding a baby in her arms and four maidservants whose faces were green and pale with shock, and came to Xiang Shaolong and Jing Jun who were standing in the center of the hall.
Xiang Shaolong and Jing Jun looked at each other and it turned out to be the third young lady of the Lu family, Lu Niangrong.
There was no color on Lu Niangrong's face, but her eyes were firm and filled with deep hatred. The child in her arms was playing with the lapel of his clothes peacefully, unaware of the impending disaster.
She gritted her teeth and said, "Killing our father will definitely avenge us."
He had promised Xiaopan that he would sacrifice Guan Zhongxie's head during his crowning ceremony, but now he was facing Lu Niangrong and her son, how could he be so cruel?
Time no longer allowed him to think too much, so he ordered: "Miss Lu, please sit down quietly."
Then he said to Lu Niangrong: "Third Miss, please do not call for warning, otherwise Brother Guan will definitely die. Do you trust me, Xiang Shaolong?"
Lu Niangrong was shocked when she heard this, but Jing Jun showed a look of disapproval, hesitated to speak, and finally said nothing.
Under the cold wind and drizzle, Guan Zhongxie stepped into the courtyard door unprepared. When he realized something was wrong, Xiang Shaolong and Jing Jun had already covered him from the left and right and subdued him.
Everyone knew that he was powerful. After taking his sidearm, they were about to tie his hands, but Xiang Shaolong stopped him and said, "Brother Guan, why didn't you inform me when you came back?"
Guan Zhongxie recognized Xiang Shaolong from his voice and said in a deep voice, "Where is Niang Rong?"
Xiang Shaolong sighed and said: "My sister-in-law and your son are both safe and sound. Let's talk after we go in."
When Lu Niangrong saw Guan Zhongxie being captured, her mood immediately collapsed and she burst into tears.
Guan Zhongxie glanced at their mother and son bitterly, followed Xiang Shaolong's instructions and sat down in the other corner in the distance, and said dejectedly: "Although I, Guan Zhongxie, am not convinced, I still have to admit that I am not as good as you, Xiang Shaolong."
Then he lowered his head and said, "Can you let her mother and son go? I just ask for a decent happiness."
Xiang Shaolong was moved in his heart, feeling for the first time that this strong old enemy was sincere in his love for Lu Niangrong and her son, so he was willing to humble himself and ask for mercy.
And just looking at how Lu Niangrong still came to take care of the evil in this absolutely inappropriate situation, we can see how much they love each other.
Xiang Shaolong pondered for a moment, then Jing Jun said: "Third brother, I want to have a few words with you."
Xiang Shaolong shook his head and said, "I'll tell you later, I understand what you mean."
Turning to Guan Zhongxie, Hu Luo Pingyang said: "Brother Guan should know that Guiyue's end has come, and Miao Poison will be even more difficult to become a big deal. What are Brother Guan's plans?"
Guan Zhongxie was shaken, and he looked up to see Xiang Shaolong, with an unbelievable look in his eyes.
Jing Jun asked anxiously: "But how should we explain it to the prince?"
Xiang Shaolong regained his composure and said calmly: "I have my own method. Brother Guan, what do you think?"
Guan Zhongxie let out a breath and said, "Brother Xiang, aren't you afraid that I will inform Father Zhong, or Miao Du?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "That's why I want Brother Guan's promise, and I will send my sister-in-law and Brother Guan away from Yongdu separately, and arrange a ship for you to go to Chu State. Even if Brother Guan informs others, the time will be
It's too late. No one else is cooperating. Brother Guan can't do anything alone, what can he do?"
Guan Zhongxie looked at his wife and children in the other corner, with an extremely tender look in his eyes, and then he looked at Xiang Shaolong and stretched out his big hand.
Xiang Shaolong stretched out his hand and shook his hand tightly, saying sincerely: "Brother Guan, have a good trip."
Guan Zhongxie's eyes were slightly red and he said softly: "Even though we have always been in a hostile relationship, Brother Xiang is the person I admire most in Guan Zhongxie's life. Thank you."
That night, a fire broke out in the residence where the evil was inhabited. After it was extinguished, more than thirty male corpses were found at the scene. The person who had taken the poison still didn't know why.
Only Han Jie knew what was going on. He was so frightened that he took the poison and ran away overnight, and has been missing ever since.
Early the next morning, Jing Jun and Xiang Shaolong, who had Wu Guo's identity, contacted An Guxi and waited for Yu Huang's arrival, the crown prince of Qin who would be crowned three days later.