Chang 'an, the capital of God, was built in the government hall.
Sitting behind the golden table, Tang Emperor Li Er's aura became more and more solemn. Wang De, who looked younger, stood beside him.
"Your Majesty, there is news that once His Highness King Jing entered Youzhou, the Prince of Yan sent his son, Luo Cheng, to lead 10,000 Heavenly Festival Troops to welcome the guards.”
"However, when we passed Youzhou City, His Highness King Jing ordered the army to take a detour and didn't accept the greetings of the officials and generals of Youzhou.”
"When the Prince of Yan returned to the city, he looked terrible.”
Wang De, who was standing at the side, reported the latest news from the Imperial Censorate.
Unless it was Yuan Tiangang or his two disciples, the Deputy Headmasters of the Imperial Censorate, Li Chunfeng and Yang Shuzi, who personally came to see him, the news from the Imperial Censorate would be relayed through Eunuch Wang De.
"Wang De." Li Er didn't express any opinion after hearing this. Instead, he shouted.
"This servant is here." Wang De bowed.
"What do you think of the news that came from the Imperial Censorate?”Li Er asked.
The news that came a while ago naturally referred to the matter in Bozhou.
However, as an old man who had been with Li Er for decades, Wang De naturally would not say it so easily, making it seem like he was very smart.
After frowning and pondering for a moment, Wang De pretended to hesitate and said,"Your Majesty, are you talking about the matter of Bozhou?”
"Yes." Li Er nodded and continued to read the memorial.
"Your Majesty, this servant believes that the Imperial Censorate's report is very reasonable.”Wang De cupped his hands and replied.
This way, although he was a eunuch and the Emperor's most trusted aide, he would not casually express his opinion.
After all, the Imperial Censorate was a sensitive place, and he didn't want to get involved.
However, he had no choice but to answer the emperor's questions, so he could only follow the Imperial Censorate's report.
Li Er didn't seem surprised by Wang De's answer. He continued,"King Jing passed by Bozhou and checked into the relay station. The Hundred Households of Luo Town were massacred, and only the Chief Flag, whose heart had grown out of place, was lucky enough to survive.”
"That night, the Hundred Households Office in Bowang County was also gone.”
" After that, Chu Ying died…"
"Send an order to Foreign Advisor Yuan to have the Imperial Censorate send people into White Cloud City and Youzhou to keep an eye on these two places.”
"Li Yi made such a move, and King Jing also ignored etiquette and took a detour. However, Li Yi had even sent the Heaven Festival Army as guards.”
"Hehe, is this for me to see, or are they really innocent? I want to know.”
"Here, this servant will go pass the order now."
Waving his hand, Wang De took his leave. After taking two deep breaths, Li Er calmed down and continued to read the memorials.
Who was this Guest Master Yuan?
First of all, it must be related to the Imperial Censorate. Otherwise, Li Er would not have let Wang De pass the Imperial Censorate through him.
In reality, Honorable Guest Yuan was Yuan Tiangang's only son.
However, he did not directly enter the Imperial Censorate. The Imperial Astronomical Supervisor was above the fifth grade. The other one was the "Hall Wayfarer" that Li Er had specially bestowed upon him.
This kind of specially established official name did not enter the ranks, but it represented Li Er's trust and that he was a confidant.
Other than the work of the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor, Guest Master Yuan was also helping the Imperial Censorate outside the palace to contact Li Er. To convey orders and news.
As the only son of Yuan Tiangang, his position in the Imperial Censorate was definitely above the two Deputy Headmasters, second only to Headmaster Yuan Tiangang.
After all, the two Deputy Headmasters were only the Headmaster's disciples. How could they be as close as his own son?
Li Er didn't trust King Jing and Li Yi, so he didn't mention it. He also didn't mention the matter of Wang De going to deliver the imperial edict.
On the other side, Youzhou.
The ten thousand strong army moved smoothly towards White Cloud City.
This time, it was getting late, but the army did not stop and continued to march.
Night was the time when many beasts were most active.
When they passed by the dense forest and mountains, the roaring beasts instantly quieted down.
The nature of animals to avoid harm made them shut their mouths.
They were afraid that they would attract the attention of the army outside the forest and on the official road, which would kill them.
It was a quarter to three in the afternoon, and the rumbling army approached the city walls that were about ten zhang tall and lined with soldiers and armor outside White Cloud City.
Hearing the thundering sound of hooves, the commander ordered the drums to be sounded.
Dong, dong…
War drums sounded. As the town closest to the north, the soldiers in White Cloud City reacted quickly. In just a moment, there were 2,000 soldiers at each of the four gates.
The eight oxen ballistae that were guarding the city were also loaded. The archers also held strong bows and crossbows and were ready.
The south gate was especially tense.
White Cloud City's garrison general, Lu Tong, who was a fifth-grade riding general, was wearing armor and holding a long-handled saber. He led dozens of bodyguards and quickly climbed up the city gate.
"General!"
Seeing the arrival of the general, the two captains cupped their hands and bowed.
"How is it?"
"A large number of infantry and cavalry are coming from the south.”
"Did you see the flag clearly?" Lu Tong asked with a dark expression.
"The night is already dark, and the scouts can't see clearly.”The lieutenant shook his head.
"All armies, get ready!"
"Here!" Several of his personal guards cupped their hands in agreement and ran along the city wall with a flag in their hands. They loudly ordered,"The general has ordered all troops to be on guard!"
"The general has ordered all troops to be on guard!"
“…….”
As the military order was conveyed, the war drums on the city gate tower sounded again, and the drumming became more urgent.
Boom! Boom! Ha!
In the front row, the sword-shield soldiers and spear-shield soldiers were in position, and in the back row, the archers were ready to shoot at any time.
As for the eight oxen ballistae guarding the city, they had already been loaded. The thick arrows, with their triangular arrowheads shining with a cold light, were raised slightly and aimed at the slowly approaching army from the south.
Just as the army was on high alert, when they were still three miles away, several cavalry rushed out of the formation, holding a flag, and quickly headed towards the south gate of White Cloud City.
"Prince Yan, lead the Tianjie Army to protect His Highness King Jing. All armies of White Cloud City, do not be nervous!”
"General!" The lieutenant looked at Lu Tong. Lu Tong stepped forward and quickly looked at the cavalry holding the flag. He said,"It's the flag of the Tianjie Army."
"Then what about us?"
"Continue to be on guard. Only after confirming King Jing's carriage and identity can we let him go.”
"In addition, order the Heavenly Festival Troop to retreat five miles and station!”
After thinking for a moment, Lu Tong issued two military orders.
"General, isn't that the son of the Prince of Yan?”A lieutenant beside him asked in shock.
"So what if he's the heir of the Prince of Yan? White Cloud City was already King Jing's fief. The other armies were not allowed to enter the city without King Jing's orders.”
"..." The lieutenants and the two guerrilla generals exchanged glances and fell silent for a few breaths. Then, they cupped their fists and bowed."Here!"
After receiving the order from the city gate tower, the cavalry below the city urged their horses back to their formation.
The generals of the Tianjie Army were indignant, but they were suppressed by Luo Cheng.
After that, the Heaven Festival Troop stopped, and the Vietnamese Cavalry Battalion protected Li Lin's carriage as they continued forward.
Hong long long, a dragon horse galloped over. Luo Cheng and the others recognized the person sitting on the horse. It was the commander of the Left Camp of the Yue Cavalry Camp, Vice Domain Chief Liang Shi.
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