Chapter Forty-Eight: The Three Generals Set Out for the Expedition

The mountains and rivers are broken and the wind throws them, and the life experience is shaky and the rain beats. ------Southern song dynasty. Wen Tianxiang "Crossing the Zero Ding Yang"

It is said that Chen Long flew to the west wall of the Vietnam Palace, dived to the east wall under the Canglongmen Bridge, and after several hard work, he finally found the culvert of the water prison. After digging under the water for more than an hour, I finally dug a small cave.

This small cave under the water, going deep under the wall in the east-west direction, is just enough for Chen Long to enter and exit, and digging up from the bottom of the cave can dig the culvert, so you don't have to work underwater, and you don't have to worry about the patrols in the Nangong seeing it. Come here again tomorrow night, and then dig along the culvert in the direction of the water prison, which will definitely break the sewer of the water prison, and save Ma Yuanyi without knowing it.

Chen Long was full of confidence and dug halfway, calculating the time, it was almost early in the morning, and he remembered that he had to go to the Qifei Temple to find the tunnel, so he hurriedly came out of the cave and dived to the Jinshui Bridge in front of the Qifei Palace.

There was no more waterway to go, so Chen Long waited quietly under the Jinshui Bridge, calculating the time the patrol passed. After a group of patrols walked across the bridge, Chen Long floated out of the water, grabbed the shore and showed his eyes, only to see the team of patrols holding torches, walking to the gate of the temple, and going to the right along the foundation of the temple.

Chen Long pressed the shore with one hand, and he had already pulled up and quickly disappeared into the shadow of a tree on the shore. Under the cover of flowers, I arrived on the left side of the temple. Seeing a row of window lattices on the left side, he jumped up like a cat and grabbed the edge of the window with his left hand, and his right hand had reached into the crack of the window with a green dragon dagger, and found the window latch to pick it open.

With a slight push, the window door opened silently, and Chen Long didn't wait for it to be fully opened, he had already entered, grabbed the inner edge of the window with his backhand, and closed the window door. It just so happened that a team of patrols passed under the window, and Chen Longxin said that it was very dangerous, and when he brought Zhang Ning here tomorrow night, he must wait for this team of patrols to pass by.

As soon as his hand was released, Chen Long fell like cotton wool on the open space of the main hall. The eyes slowly adapted to the darkness in the hall, and saw that at the end of the clearing, there was a high platform, on which there was a dragon bed facing south and north, and you could imagine the scene of Emperor Han Ling standing on the platform and hundreds of officials congratulating.

Long Chen quickly leaped to the dragon chair, and if there was an exit through the tunnel, it would definitely not be far from the throne, so that the emperor could escape. As for the study of ancient organs, Chen Long dabbled very little, but fortunately, he had a light brain in his brain and began to consult the ancient tunnel organs.

The dragon chair is heavy and placed in the middle of the high platform, Chen Long groped for a long time, did not see anything unusual, simply sat on the dragon chair, stroking the armrest carved with the dragon's head. I sighed in my heart, although this throne is unspeakably expensive, but it is not a mascot, since ancient times, the court struggle, I don't know how much blood it brings.

The dragon head on the armrest, after the friction of several emperors, has been very smooth. Chen Long had no clue in his mind, and subconsciously followed the carved Ming lines, his fingers crossed the dragon head, and he counted the number of dragon heads boringly. Suddenly, I felt one of the faucets tremble slightly, as if it was not very firmly fixed.

Chen Long's heart moved, his fingers groped carefully, and sure enough, there was a dragon head, which trembled slightly again when his fingers passed. His fingers stayed on the faucet, and with a slight press, the faucet fell down, already sunk into the armrest.

Long Chen was overjoyed, knowing that he had found the mechanism of the tunnel, he hurriedly got under the dragon bed, and when he looked at the ground, there was no movement. I searched the area around the dragon bed again, but there was no change. The dragon head gradually rose and returned to its original state.

Chen Long was puzzled in his heart, and couldn't help but raise his eyes to look around. The empty space in front was used by the minister when he was in the audience, and there would definitely be no exit, seeing that there was a heavy curtain behind the dragon chair, it seemed that it was not necessary, Chen Long pressed the dragon head again, and quickly searched in the heavy curtains. When he searched for the last curtain close to the back wall, there was a sudden sound of an undetectable hard object closing in the silence, and Chen Long's body was vertical, and he threw himself straight behind the curtain from which the sound came, and when he was lying on the ground and looking at it, he just saw a floor tile in the corner, slowly rising and closing from the ground, and closing it tightly.

Long Chen's heart swelled with monstrous joy, is this mechanism very exquisite, or was I discovered the exit, it is really the will of heaven in the dark. When he was in ecstasy, there was a sudden sound of people from afar outside, Chen Long turned from joy to shock, knowing that a large number of guards from the North Palace had gone to the South Palace to clean up, and it was impossible for him to return the same way, so he pressed the dragon head on the handrail of the dragon bed again, and jumped into the tunnel with a swish, and after a while, the floor tiles slowly closed from behind him, and there was darkness in front of him.

Fortunately, Chen Long brought the fire fold wrapped in oilcloth, and after it was shaken, a tunnel about two meters high appeared, and the direction was straight to the north. The firelight turned left and found that there was a fork in the road southwest from here, and I don't know where it leads. Chen Long searched for a long time, but did not find the mechanism to open the floor tiles from the tunnel, since there was no way back, Chen Long simply walked all the way north along the tunnel, and by the way, explored the exit of the tunnel located in the mountain, and calculated the distance traveled in his mind.

About under the North Palace, Chen Long saw that there was another fork in the road on the side, and knew that it was the exit to the North Palace, so he ignored it. After walking north along the tunnel for about an hour, a few steps appeared in the firelight, and Chen Long knew that he had reached the exit, so he hurriedly stepped up.

At the top of the steps, there was a low stone door, and Chen Long pushed it a few times, but it didn't move at all. Chen Long knew that he had to find the mechanism, and groped around the ground and walls.

The walls and floor were smooth and completely unanomalous. Chen Long saw a big stone on the side, which was very incongruous in the tunnel, strange how could there be such a big mountain rock in the tunnel, his heart moved, and he worked hard to pick up the big stone, and sure enough, the stone gate slowly began to operate, revealing a gap.

Chen Long was ecstatic in his heart, this passage out of the city was finally completely opened. Putting down the big stone, the stone gate began to slowly move back, Chen Long swooped out of the tunnel before the stone gate closed, the stone gate slowly closed behind him, and when he looked at it again, it was just a stone wall.

Chen Long saw the exit of the tunnel, in a dark cave, in front of the cave entrance is a shrub, the location is very secret. Chen Long opened the way with a dagger, and finally walked out of the bushes, came to the top of a small hill in the middle of the mountain, and saw the city of Luoyang in the distance under the pressure of darkness before dawn. Remembering that Lu Chang was still waiting outside the west wall of Nangong, he hurriedly picked up the light work and flew towards Luoyang City.

Borrowing the bottom of the boat again to return to Luoyang from the water gate, Chen Long quickly rushed to the west wall and found Lu Chang, who was waiting in a hurry. At this time, the sky has turned white, and the merchants have begun to prepare for the morning market, and the two of them are dressed in night clothes, which will surely become a joke by dawn. Hurrying slowly, I finally rushed back to the safe house before dawn.

Zhang Ning was in a state of unease, so he got up early and waited for Chen Long in the hall. Seeing that the two had returned safely, Fang breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Long changed his outfit, called Zhou Budo and Zhao Da, and told a few people about the entire night detective, and several people were thrilled to hear it, and finally knew that they had discovered the exit of Pishan, and they were all overjoyed.

While they were gossiping, Hao Pu and Hu Ji hurried over, and when they saw that everyone was there, they reported: "Master, it's not good. Lu Zhi received the holy decree this morning, and he had already begun to mobilize a large army to crusade against the Yellow Turbans, and was leading the troops out of the city with Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun. The whereabouts of Tang Zhou are unknown, but this morning we found that Lu Zhi of the General's Mansion went out on horseback, followed by a mysterious carriage, I don't know if Tang Zhou is also going out of the city with Lu Zhi. ”

When Zhang Ning heard that the imperial army was mobilized and wanted to crusade against the Yellow Turban, his face couldn't help but darken with joy just now. When Chen Long heard this, he comforted Zhang Ning a few times, and took a few entourages to the street to watch.

The main street has been cordoned off, and only citizens are allowed to watch from the side of the road. I saw rows of soldiers with bright swords, walking with a monstrous momentum, slowly pouring out of the Pingcheng Gate and crossing the Tianjin Bridge. Zhao Da said in a low voice: "These are just for the people to see, the real camp is fifty miles east of Luoyang City, not far from the Tiger Prison Pass." ”

Chen Long nodded slightly, and said to Zhao Da: "When the street opens, I have to trouble you to go to Liu Deran in Lu Zhi's Mansion to find out if Tang Zhou followed Lu Zhi out of the city." Zhao Da nodded in agreement. When Chen Long stared, he saw a general, riding a white horse, with a steel spear hanging on the victory hook of the bird ring, with strong shoulders, mighty appearance, thick eyebrows and huge eyes, steel hair exploded, with a golden helmet, wearing a red robe, majestic to accept the cheers of the people, when asked Zhao Da, it was Zhu Jun, the right middle general. Everyone watched for a long time, but they didn't see Lu Zhi and Huangfu Song, thinking that they had already left Luoyang. Until the team left the city and martial law was lifted, Zhao Da hurriedly went to Liu Deran.

When Chen Long returned to the hall, he saw Zhang Ning sitting silently in the hall with a worried face. Lu Chang and Zhou Budo didn't dare to speak, so they stood outside the hall and waited. Chen Long squatted in front of Zhang Ning and whispered, "Mei Niang, are you worried that Tang Zhou followed Lu Zhi out of the city, and we have no chance of revenge?" ”

Mei Niang shook her head and said silently, and then said slowly: "That's not the case." What I'm worried about is that Tang Zhou is familiar with his father's marching arrangements and the location of the garrison, and this time Lu Zhi took him on the expedition, my father may be caught off guard. ”

Chen Long came to his senses and hurriedly comforted: "I'll send Hu Ji to Jizhou to find your father and let them prepare, how about it?" ”

"If I didn't go in person, even if I could find my father, I am afraid that his father would not be able to believe it. If you carry my letters, you are afraid that someone will find them out halfway, and it will kill Hu Ji. Zhang Ning pursed the corners of his mouth, as if he had made up his mind, and said with affection in his words: "Long Lang, I originally wanted to escape from Luoyang this time, and never be separated from Long Lang again. On the side of the so-called couch, how can others be allowed to snore? At this point, tears have been shed.

This is the first time Zhang Ning called Chen Long "Long Lang", Chen Long heard the sour meaning in Zhang Ning's words, and couldn't help hugging this beautiful woman with a floating background, feeling Zhang Ning's tears and wetting his broad shoulders.

Zhang Ning choked up and continued: "This time I am separated from Long Lang, I want to rush back to Jizhou, find my father, and help him duel with the soldiers and horses of the imperial court, hoping to get out of the way." If you are unfortunate enough to die, Long Lang must not think of me. I only hope that you will raise your ambitions, rise as soon as possible, and return the people to a peaceful world, and then comfort me in the spirit of heaven. After that, he lay on Chen Long's shoulder and cried.

Chen Long's heart was miserable, obviously Zhang Ning had a premonition that his father's demise was just around the corner, and he actually made a will to die and said these last words. The pride of protecting the jade man in his arms gradually surged in his heart, and he whispered in Zhang Ning's ear: "My wife, don't say such sad words, after escaping from Luoyang, I will go to Jizhou with you and vow to protect my father-in-law's safety." ”

Zhang Ning's teary eyes widened, looking at Long Chen, seeing Long Chen nodding firmly, he couldn't help but say: "Long Lang, you have ambitions that have not yet been realized, and the world can't live without you." This must not be done. ”

"My beloved wife listens to me. Although I have ambitions, but Lingling is in a corner, sparsely populated, although there are Gongyan, Gongfu and other talents, but everything has just begun, there are not ten or eight years, do not want to dominate the world. Chen Long saw Zhang Ning looking at him intoxicated, and continued with a look in his eyes: "I will go to Jizhou with you, with me and Brother Ma here, Lu Chang, Hu Ji, and Hao Pu are all strong in martial arts, and they have the wisdom of Zhou Budo, although we can't go into battle against the imperial court soldiers and horses, but at least we can ensure the safety of you and your father." And I have been fond of Jizhou for a long time, and I don't know if I can have other gains here. It's a double win. ”

Zhang Ning heard Chen Long call her beloved wife, she was already satisfied, and whispered, "It's okay." It is also true that my father's yellow scarves are uneven, and he can't unite and fight. If my father is defeated, I am willing to take my father to Lingling and do my best to help Longlang fight for world domination, how about it? ”

Seeing that Zhang Ning turned from worry to joy, Long Chen said with a smile: "With the help of my fairy-like beloved wife, it is difficult for me Chen Long to succeed!" Before the words fell, Zhang Ning had already offered his lips and sealed the words behind Chen Long.

The kiss was sweet, the door was pushed open with a bang, and Zhou Budo ran in in a daze and said, "Master, Zhao Da is back!" When he looked up, he saw that the two were hugging each other and kissing each other, so frightened that they turned their heads and ran out again, leaving Chen Long and Zhang Ning, who had black lines on their faces, messy in the wind.

Chen Long hurriedly separated from Zhang Ning and asked everyone to come in. Zhou Budo was the last to come in and stood far away from the two. Chen Long smiled: "Yuan Zhi, bring your Luoyang drawings." Zhou Budo was frightened, but when he heard that he was just taking the drawings, he knew that he didn't blame him, so he went to the fart.

Zhao Da reported that Tang Zhou did go out of the city with Lu Zhi in a carriage. Chen Long took the map in Zhou Budo's hand and ordered: "Yuan Zhi, Hu Ji, Hao Pu, the three of you set off immediately and hire a boat at the Xiaopingjin ferry port of the Yellow River." There are Lu Chang and Zhao Da here. ”

Zhao Da interjected: "Why hire a ship? Those boatmen are not their own people, and it is inevitable that the news will be leaked. I have a small boat on the dock here, and Hu Ji and the others can drive it. After that, he pointed to the map and said: "Go out of the water gate, go east along the Luo River, and go straight to the Yellow River after merging with Yishui." Swimming upriver along the Yellow River, you can reach the Xiaopingjin Ferry in half a day. ”

Chen Longxi said: "It's better this way. Tomorrow night and before the early morning of the day after tomorrow, you must arrive at Xiaopingjin to pick you up. But the ferry may be guarded by troops, and you may moor your boats on the shore ten miles west of Kohiratsu, where they will rendezvous. Zhao Da, you can quickly lead them to the boat. Go back quickly, Luoyang still needs you to continue to sit in the town in the future. The three of them obeyed the order, and they all went to clean up the softness, and went in a hurry with Zhao Da.

Chen Long asked Lu Chang to rest and agreed to meet at dinner. Carrying Zhang Ning back to the bedroom, thinking about the actions of the night, the passage has been opened, and there is a delicate wife by the side, and there is infinite pride in my heart. This palace in Luoyang Shendu is so tall and majestic, magnificent, beautiful, and heavily fortified, isn't it for me to come and go?