Heavenly Dao Formula Chapter 170: Negotiation
That is Jinxia City.
Gong Sheng stopped the horse with a "call" and squinted his eyes to look at the gray city not far away. Judging from the guard at the head of the city and the flow of people in and out of the west gate, it is indeed somewhat unreasonable. At least he noticed that the lookout posts were watching his movements. In less than a quarter of an hour, there were obviously more heads shaking on the walls. According to his previous visits to Jinxia, the guards of the government would never have such a keen response, especially since his subordinates had already displayed the Shenzhou military flag, and the other party would not be wary of them.
As the capital of Shenzhou, the number of people entering and leaving Jinxia City is too scarce. This is not a major business capital, but it will not fade to this extent.
Sure enough, something happened in the city.
"Master Lieutenant, all the horses that have been scattered are back." Adjutant Lu Honghua drove the horse close to him.
"Well, did they find anything?"
"Everything around is safe, there is no sign of enemy activity, but—" the adjutant said in a low voice, "There are large encampment marks on the outskirts of the Western Wall. Estimated from the scope, it is an army of tens of thousands."
"The army? Stationed outside Jinxia City?" Gong Sheng glanced at the other person, "Shenzhou, there is no army besides us. Even if it is an enemy, it will only choose to stay in the city, and it may go to the west. Outside the wall."
"Do you mean..."
"It should be the camp used to temporarily accommodate the refugees who fled from the city. The news from the messenger is correct. It seems that Jinxia City has indeed been attacked by pirates."
When the news reached the Shenzhou Army station, General Qing was skeptical at first.
After all, the smoke had not risen, and the whole southeast was calm; the informant was also in a panic. There was only one oral message, and he did not even carry the official seal. This is really counterintuitive.
When the army moves, it consumes money. If he rushes to Jinxia City and finds it but a false alarm, wouldn't his name as a general become a joke?
However, the attack on the capital is extraordinary, and it cannot be treated as a trifle.
Therefore, this task was handed over to the head of the Wei Yang Wei Gong Sheng.
General Qing ordered him to lead a light cavalry force to Jinxia City as soon as possible to support, and the forward moved slowly in. If this matter is verified to be true, it will not be too late to dispatch the Chinese army to Pingkou.
Therefore, this thousand and five hundred Qingqi became the first troops to reach the capital of Shenzhou.
"But depending on the conditions of the city, it doesn't look like it has been attacked." The adjutant thought, "Even if the messenger is slow for a day and a half, it will only take less than three days. When did the local government become so capable? Not only to deal with the pirates, but also to take care of the refugees who fled, and did not forget to clean up the traces of the camp afterwards... I remember that the local prefect was a pure civilian background, right?"
"Do you know this question if you ask him?" Gong Sheng said excitedly. He didn't want to take care of refugees. At present, there are at least two points that can be determined-one is that the Xicheng Gate is still under the control of the government; the other is that pirates really exist. What do you most desire to be an officer in the military? Of course it is a military exploit, and the suppression of bandits and the peace bandits is a great feat. For an army stationed in the hinterland of Daqi? Such opportunities are not common.
He waved to the rear? "Go, let's enter the city!"
"Hey!" All the soldiers responded in unison.
……
However, what Gong Sheng never expected was? His team was stopped by the guard at the door.
This is outrageous!
The government sent people to ask for the support of the Shenzhou Army? Now that reinforcements are coming, they will not let themselves into the city?
who gave them this courage! ?
"Get out of the way!" Gong Sheng yelled? Let the soldiers who had opened the way retreated to the sides and walked towards the city gate personally? "I am Captain Yang Wei of the Shenzhou Army? Entrusted by the prefect, came to rescue Jinxia City , You are not quick to evade, so that the army can pass!"
"Did you hear the words of Master Lieutenant? If you are acquainted, get out of the way!" Lu Honghua followed to cheer for her boss.
But the five guards were unmoved.
They stood in a row with long guns? blocked the road into the city.
"Your Royal Highness has an order? Teams with more than 30 people need to be notified before they can enter the city after getting permission." One of them uttered clearly, "This lord, do you see the tent on your right? Please cooperate with us to register."
"His Royal Highness?" Gong Sheng was irritated. When did Jinxia City get the princess to speak? Could it be that the officials of the government are all dead? He raised his long knife? Raised his hand and put the knife edge in front of the opponent, "I repeat: I am ordered to help here? The military order cannot be violated. If you insist on not letting it, then don't blame me for sending you on the road."
"This is the order of the princess? I am also obliged to act." The lead guard did not change his expression.
Even when facing the blade hanging above the head? Gong Sheng secretly claimed to be amazed, but such soldiers are rare.
But he is the face of the forefront of the Shenzhou Army? There is absolutely no reason to be stopped by a few guards.
Killing to him? It's just a simple matter.
Gong Sheng used his arms to force? slashed at the opponent's head suddenly!
"Look at the arrow!"
With a soft chick, a flying arrow shot out from the city and hit Gong Sheng’s chest straight—
This arrow is extremely fast and its momentum is extremely heavy. Even if he is wearing armor, he may be injured if he is shot.
"Hmm, so courageous!" Gong Sheng had to retract his long knife and put it in his chest. He only heard the right sound, the arrow suddenly broke when it hit the blade, and there was a tingling tingling in the palm of his hand.
A lot of strength!
"How dare you count on Captain Daqi, everyone, draw your sword!" The adjutant shouted, and he wanted to lead the team through the city gate, but the archer's next reprimand made her hesitate--
"His Royal Highness Princess Quang Binh is here, who dares to make a mistake!?"
"His Royal Highness...coming?" Not only Lu Honghua, but the cavalry under her hand also had a commotion.
At this time, the guards at the gate of the city slowly retreated into the gate and cleared the main road.
I saw a young woman riding a tall horse, wearing a red robe and white silk, walked unhurriedly in front of Gong Sheng under the protection of a group of black alchemists.
After learning that the Shenzhou army was approaching, Ning Wanjun immediately made a countermeasure. On the one hand, she asked Xia Fan to negotiate with Wang Yian, on the other hand, she changed into uniform, crossed the river, and entered the city from the north gate. , And strive to block the Shenzhou Army at the city gate before it passes through the Western Wall.
Is this the Quang Binh princess who has been entrusted so far?
Gong Sheng looked at her for a long time, then hesitated to put down the long knife and arched his hand toward the woman, "The official has seen your Royal Highness. If there is a collision and offense, I hope your highness will forgive me. But why did your Royal Highness hinder me? The next official has a military order, so he must immediately—"
"Meet the government immediately to discuss the countermeasures against the bandits?" Ning Wanjun said calmly, "You are too late. Most of the invading pirates were wiped out two days ago, and a small number of pirates are still being pursued. . This is why I set up a card at the gate of the city. As for the prefect and others you want to meet, unfortunately, they have died in this disaster."
"What...what did you say?" Gong Sheng was so surprised that he couldn't believe his ears, the prefect... died? "What about other officials?"
"Rank 6 or above~IndoMTL.com~rarely have survived."
Gong Sheng's head rumbling loudly. Doesn't this mean that the government of Jinxia City has been completely eliminated?
He felt a chill behind him. If this news reaches Gyeonggi, I am afraid that the court will be shaken by it!
No, it's not right... If such a big trouble really happened, how could Jinxiacheng still be safe now? The calamity that can kill all the chief officials of a city should be a disaster at the level of riots, but the situation in the city does not seem to be the case.
"His Royal Highness, it's important, I must confirm it!"
"Of course, we can go to Jinxia Mansion to discuss in detail." Ning Wanjun nodded, "But you can only bring a few people into the city."
"What does this mean?" Gong Sheng protested immediately, "They followed me all the way to support Jinxia, and they are in need of rest and support. You can't let them stay outside the city?"
"Resting and replenishing?" Ning Wanjun's voice was low, "You really don't know what happens when a troop stationed in the suburbs enters the city? Don't forget that the Qiguo imperial family has been in the frontier military. Yes. The people in this city have just gone through a turmoil, and I don’t want them to be subjected to another round of harassment. You—you know what I mean?"
The two stood in a stalemate for a long time, and Gong Shengcai had to choose to give in. Although this move would cause some dissatisfaction with his subordinates, for him, it is the most important thing for him to figure out what happened in Jinxia City as soon as possible.
After confessing to a guard in a low voice, he led the adjutant and ten men alone into the Jinxia City with the princess.