From Fangshan County to Jingshi, the straight-line distance is only more than 100 miles. However, there are many rivers, and if you have to go back and forth, it will affect the time a bit.

However, what most affected Zhang Mingwei and his party was actually Zhang Mingwei himself. Even if his riding skills have improved a lot compared to when he first crossed the meeting, he can still drag down the whole team by riding his horse continuously.

When they left Fangshan County, it was already almost evening, so it didn't get far before it was dark.

After a short rest, he continued his journey with torches.

Along the way, in order to ensure safety, Zhou Yuji really took it seriously. In particular, Zhang Mingwei's speed is not fast, which gives him space to arrange.

The night in the ranks did not close, and they were scattered forward, backward, left and right. Plains, as far as the eye can see, keep your distance and be wary of marching.

Even if it's night, although the distance is not so far, you can still maintain this rush posture.

Late at night, under the light of torches, the team continued to move forward.

Anyone who sees it knows that Xingguo Gong is very hard because of his riding skills. Finally, Princess Kunxing couldn't stand it anymore, so she said to Zhang Mingwei: "Sir, why don't you come down and rest, move your legs and feet, and eat something?" ”

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he couldn't help but turn his head to look at her, and said with a smile: "It's okay, I can just hone my riding skills, and if I come a few more, I will definitely be able to catch up with your riding skills!" ”

Hone his riding skills is not to hone in this black light, he is worried about his father's side!

Thinking like this, Zhu Yujiao couldn't help but be a little moved, so she said to Zhang Mingwei again: "Sir, I'm a little hungry, can I eat something?" ”

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he could only stop. However, he understood that this was just Zhu Yujiao finding a reason to take a break.

This little girl, now she is no longer straightforward when she speaks, she can say whatever she wants, and she has learned to speak from the perspective of others.

Thinking like this, he is a little grateful, and at the same time, it is also gratifying to watch a person grow.

I found a sheltered place and built a fire to keep warm, but I could only eat some dry food, and the water could be heated before drinking.

In the wilderness in March, it is still late at night, and it is also a pleasure to drink a sip of warm water.

Zhang Mingwei thought so as he moved his legs and feet.

"My lord, at this speed, when we arrive at Jingshi, it happens that Jingshi can open the city gate. Just right! Zhou Yuji said to Zhang Mingwei with a smile, the implication is not to worry, it is useless to go early, the city gate is not open.

Zhang Mingwei smiled when he heard this, and was about to say something, when suddenly, he saw a rocket flying into the air in the distance, which was very eye-catching.

Almost at the same time, there was a faint sound coming from there.

Zhou Yuji also saw it, and saw that he immediately jumped up, stood beside Zhang Mingwei, stared over there and shouted: "There is a situation, be on guard!" ”

At the same time as he spoke, the cavalry soldiers of the Yongwei Battalion and the captains of the Jinyi Guards scattered around had also begun to be on guard.

Because they all know that this is a night when they are out on guard, they will send rockets to warn at night.

Zhang Mingwei looked over there with wide eyes, but the night was dim and he couldn't see anything clearly. However, Zhou Yuji roughly understood a little, and immediately issued an order: "Li Yunzhao, go over and take a look!" ”

Hearing this, one of them immediately agreed, and then rushed over with five or six comrades.

At the same time, the fire had been extinguished by the Jinyi guards, and Zhang Mingwei's side fell into darkness. Zhou Yuji whispered: "My lord, princess, let's move a little." ”

Of course, Zhang Mingwei knew that he was afraid that this side would be attacked by the enemy in the shadows, so he immediately moved. Subsequently, Zhou Yuji and his wife and their personal guards were surrounded by the captain of the Jinyi Guard and the cavalry soldiers of the Yongwei Battalion.

When everything was ready, they all looked into the distance.

The torches over there were also thrown on the ground, a little far away, so you couldn't see the fire, and you couldn't see the situation.

However, shouting can be heard. It didn't last long, though, for the torches to light again, and a group of people came back.

When they met the soldiers on the periphery, they informed each other and confirmed their identities, and after one of them continued to walk inside, and at the same time shouted loudly: "Dashuai, you shot a thief, and the other thieves ran away!" ”

Hearing this, the torches were also re-lit. In the light of the fire, the visitor came to the front, and continued to add: "About five or six thieves, sneaking closer, were discovered by the outpost brothers and burst into trouble, one brother was wounded by an arrow, and immediately counterattacked, and shot one thief, and wounded two others, but they all had horses, and ran away on horseback, and could not pursue them in the night. The number of thieves, there are five people who have already appeared. ”

When Zhou Yuji heard this, he nodded and said, "All the peripheral posts have been doubled, and all the previous ones have been replaced to rest." ”

After he finished arranging, Zhu Yujiao, who was listening on the side, couldn't help but ask worriedly: "Could it be that these thieves are all here to assassinate Mr.?" ”

She hadn't seen any scenes, what she had heard before was that Jingshi was calculating Mr., and more importantly, she knew how important Mr. was, so she thought of this for the first time.

Hearing this, Zhou Yuji replied: "It's hard to say, it's not peaceful now, and it's possible for thieves to block the road and rob." Wait a while, and I'll check it out again at the end......"

Before he finished his words, he heard a sudden exclamation from the outside, so he didn't say any more, and immediately heard the sound and looked over.

I saw that there was a commotion on the outside, but it soon quieted down again, and then, Li Yunzhao came back and said, "My lord, those thieves used poisoned arrows, but fortunately, the injured brother found out quickly and had already bled out." ”

Hearing this, Zhou Yuji couldn't help but be shocked, and then immediately looked at Zhang Mingwei and said solemnly: "My lord, maybe these thieves are really coming for you!" ”

Ordinary thieves who block the road and loot are basically unlikely to poison the arrows. Only those who are bent on taking the life of their target will have such a vicious mind. Of course, there is a high probability that this is the way of thinking, and special cases cannot be ruled out.

It is not surprising that Zhang Mingwei came to this conclusion. As far as what you do, it would be strange if no one targeted you!

He immediately replied to Zhou Yuji: "Look at the injured brother's injury, and see if Lang Zhong needs to be treated again!" ”

Hearing that, he didn't worry about himself, but cared about his injured brother for the first time. The soldiers of the Yongwei Battalion around him couldn't help but turn their heads to look at him, although they couldn't see their expressions clearly, but it was obvious that Zhang Mingwei's words immediately won their favor.

When Zhou Yuji heard the order, he asked people to check the situation again. And he himself suggested: "I guess in another hour, the sky will be dawn." In the black-lit suburbs, I don't know if there are still thieves hidden, so the last general suggests that you wait until dawn before leaving, right? ”

"Sir, just listen to Vice General Zhou!" When Zhu Yujiao heard this, she immediately agreed.

Zhang Mingwei listened, did not hesitate, nodded and said, "Okay, then take a rest." After dawn, let's see the situation of the thieves! ”

In the wasteland, there are more than 20 fires to keep warm, and the soldiers inside are half vigilant and half resting. The sentinels on duty in the darkness on the periphery have to endure the cold of spring, vigilantly watching their surroundings to prevent the thieves from coming back.

However, until dawn, nothing happened again.

The body of the thief who was shot had been brought to Zhang Mingwei. It was a young man, dressed in ordinary black, and there was not much abnormality in his dress.

Zhou Yuji personally searched the body and found a few meat buns, wrapped them in paper. Everything else is gone, and apparently these thieves are very careful.

However, Zhou Yuji still saw something, and immediately told Zhang Mingwei: "My lord, these people should be from soldiers, but I don't know where they are?" ”

People who are soldiers always have characteristics. Zhang Mingwei believes that if Zhou Yuji said this, he must be sure.

Many of today's thieves are soldiers of the border army or the guard, so there is no way to investigate this alone.

At this moment, a brocade guard suddenly interjected and said: "These buns, smelling the aroma, and like this, seem to be the buns from the Jingshi Majia shop!" ”

As soon as he heard this, Zhou Yuji immediately handed over the buns, and after the captain of the brocade guard carefully checked it again, he said to Zhang Mingwei: "My lord, that's right, this is the steamed bun of Jingshi Ma's shop, my subordinates like this bun, there is a lot of fat in the meat filling, and the meat bun is closed here, no more, no less, it just happens to be a five-layer fold, and I often eat it." ”

That means that these thieves have been to or come out of Jingshi.

After reaching this conclusion, the eyes of many people present suddenly lit up. However, this conclusion is quite frightening.

Only Zhu Yujiao had no scruples, and immediately said: "Could it be that Cheng Guogong did it by that traitor?" ”

It is a bit unimaginable that one of the Ming Dynasty tried to murder another Guogong.

When Zhou Yuji heard this, he opened his mouth and said, "It may also be a coincidence!" ”

After all, these thieves are thieves from other places, and it also makes sense to go to Beijing for a trip. It doesn't mean that these thieves came out of Jingshi, and they were appointed by Chengguo Gong.

Zhu Yujiao didn't agree, and immediately said: "Before, didn't you catch that Zhu Youfu, I hurried overnight, so I happened to go to Fangshan County to visit relatives, and it just so happened that as soon as he arrived, Fangshan County was going to the thief's lair, this is to kill people, right?" ”

Seeing that his husband's words were questioned, Zhou Liu said: "I also arrested the domestic servants of Lord Wei, the assistant minister of the cabinet, before, and I also rushed overnight. ”

However, Wei Zhaocheng's servants did not go to Fangshan County, but it is possible that they saw the wrong opportunity and changed their minds.

After listening to their opinions, Zhang Mingwei made a decision: "No matter what, let's check in this direction." Take this corpse and go back to Beijing first. ”

At this time, he did not have the slightest fear of being targeted, but was happy, because what he was most afraid of was the enemy's inaction, and it would be difficult to investigate if it was hidden.

After that, there was nothing to do all the way, and the group rushed to Jingshi.

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