The twenty-third day of the lunar month, early in the morning.

On the east bank of the Xiangjiang River, the rapid sound of horses' hooves "da-da......" rang non-stop.

On the main road, people can already hear the roar of the river, and the prodigal son beating the shore again and again in the wind. The faint light of the water is faintly visible at night. The light was dim, and the river, which was glowing with torches from time to time, was like silk, shiny but inconspicuous and difficult to perceive.

There were twenty or thirty horses on the post road, led by Jin Zhong. In the team, there were eunuchs, civil officials, and soldiers from Beijing, as well as officers and soldiers mobilized by Wuchang Mansion as escorts.

Jin Zhong didn't dare to bring too many people, after all, it didn't work if there were too many people.

Most of the troops that could be dispatched in the entire Huguang Province were in Zhang Fu's barracks; Even if Jin Zhong mobilized all the troops of Wuchang Mansion, it was far from the strength of Zhang Fujun's army!

The group traveled day and night, and the horses were whipped! Carrying a man at such a speed that an ordinary horse simply cannot withstand it for too long; They had to constantly change horses at the post stations along the way. And the horses of an ordinary post station are limited, and Jin Zhong brings twenty or thirty people, which can just ensure the number of horses and the speed of the journey!

There was another post station not far ahead, and the group gradually slowed down the horses' run.

A eunuch beside him stepped forward and kept a close distance from Jin Zhong. The eunuch said in a deep voice: "Jin Butang thinks that the British Duke may be unreliable? ”

Jin Zhong said coldly: "Shengyi has always trusted Zhang Fu!" Now the Holy Divine has issued such a decree, if it were groundless, this would never have happened! ”

The eunuch's brows furrowed, and he nodded in agreement with Jin Zhong's statement.

Jin Zhong's heart was also "fluttering", and he felt that this matter was in danger. But he must not give up! If Zhang Fu really brought so many sailors and warships to surrender, the Hongxi court could be said to have no hope of overturning!

Once the Hongxi Imperial Court collapses, what will happen to Jin Zhong, he can figure it out with his toes!

Jin Zhong was not a confidant who temporarily took refuge when Emperor Hongxi ascended the throne; As early as the Jianwen Dynasty, Jin Zhong and others were already standing on the side of the Yanwang Shizi's Mansion.

Not only because Jin Zhong is optimistic about the prince, but also because he and Yuan Heng were both recommended by Yao Guangxiao; If there is no Yao Guangxiao, Jin Zhong is still counting eight characters for people, and Yuan Heng is showing people his face! Yao Guangxiao secretly supports the "Prince of Yan", can Jin Zhong and Yuan Heng still contradict Yao Guangxiao's position? Don't you follow......

When everyone arrived at the post station, they immediately showed the military order of the military department to hurry up for 800 miles. Then, according to the law, they were given more than twenty fast horses prepared by the postman.

The people walked out of the post station and ran for a while. Jin Zhong observed the sky and said, "You don't have to run too fast now. When we rush to the camp of the 'Pinghan Army', it is best to read the decree in front of all the soldiers at dawn. ”

Several people around nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Jin Zhong suddenly felt that something was not right! He immediately shouted, "Stop! Stop for a while! Appeal ......"

The horse's mounts gradually slowed down, and the sound of horses' hooves in the distance to the south became more and more obvious! A sergeant beside Jin Zhong made more of a move, jumped off his horse, and bowed his head to the ground to listen.

"Horse team! I'm afraid there are no less than 100 riders! The sergeant shouted.

People panicked a little, and the eunuch blurted out, "Whose man is this?" ”

Of course, Jin Zhong didn't know! However, he thought about it for a moment: the rebel army could not cross the river for the time being, and if the rebels were to explore the horses, they would not need so many people. Jin Zhong thought about it, so he opened his mouth and responded: "Zhang Fu." ”

In the early hours of the morning, why did Zhang Fu come over suddenly? The crowd was getting noisier.

But everyone reined in their horses and waited in place, and people were not sure what was happening or what to do.

In an instant, Jin Zhong suddenly remembered the scene when he was in Wuchang Mansion and watched the execution of criminals! The same is true of those who know that they will die.

Jin Zhong suddenly became confused, and he also panicked! However, he was ready to come to deliver the message, and at this time he was close to the goal, should he give up and turn back? Moreover, at the moment, it is not certain who is coming and what is happening.

So Jin Zhong, like those prisoners, knew that danger was imminent, but he waited where he was and did nothing. The situation is urgent, but Jin Zhong couldn't come up with a way temporarily!

It didn't take long for the fire on the south side of the post road to get closer and closer. Jin Zhong and the others hurried and also held torches to illuminate, and at this time their men and horses were obviously targeting in the night! Sure enough, after the horse team in the distance approached, it gradually slowed down, and approached Jin Zhong's side one after another; Obviously, the horse team that came was coming for Jin Zhong and the others.

In the firelight, Zhang Fu slapped his horse and rushed to the front, hugged his fists and said: "Jin Butang came, why didn't you know a sound?" Ben will be disappointed! ”

Jin Zhong calmed down and said, "Why does this official greet the British Duke in person?" ”

After Zhang Fu and the others approached, the stubborn and well-trained elite rider suddenly slapped his horse and detoured to both sides of the post road! Before people could react, the Ma army had already surrounded Jin Zhong and the others! There was a commotion in the crowd, and the crowd was even more panicked, many people were looking left and right, and some people were constantly asking.

Jin Zhong also frowned and asked, "British Duke, what do you mean by this?" ”

Zhang Fu said coldly: "This place is already a battlefield, and I will be worried about the safety of Jin Butang." ”

Jin Zhong's face was flushed, and he knew that he was about to tear his face, so he immediately scolded him sternly: "British duke, you actually arranged private eyes and ears at the post station to spy on the court officials, what do you want to do?" ”

Zhang Fu hugged his fists and said: "Each other, this general is still the 'Pinghan General' who is personally named by the Holy Lord, and he is not also quietly stared at by the spies sent by Jin Butang?" Jin Butang, what are you doing here, why don't you tell me? ”

Jin Zhong took a deep breath and said in his heart: Zhang Fu is also a cunning person, at this time, he should have guessed that his previous hiding of "spies" in the Chinese army was exposed.

Jin Zhong's voice quickly became a little kinder, and he said: "The combat strategy sent by the British Duke is inappropriate for my colleagues in the War Department, and I am afraid that the British Duke will suffer a loss. The Ministry of War issued an urgent order to the British Duke to immediately cancel the strategy and lead the army back to Changsha City! ”

"Where's the thing?" Zhang Fu asked.

Jin Zhong took out the military order.

Zhang Fu took it and looked at it, and suddenly said, "What are your intentions?" Dare to use a fake seal, could it be that the rebels have fallen for the traitorous spy?! ”

Jin Zhong was furious, and just wanted to speak, when suddenly a military general rushed out from Zhang Fu's side, and with a "swish", the sword flashed!

"Keep people under the knife!" Zhang Fu said urgently.

But before the words fell, there was a "click", and a stream of blood spurted into the air, splashing on the torch and "creaking". Jin Zhong only felt a tingling pain and coldness in his neck, and then he saw that it was dark all around. For a moment he understood it in his heart, but soon it became vague.

…… Jin Zhong didn't even make a sound, he covered his neck with his hands, his eyes widened in disbelief, and the man fell off the mount softly! Everyone around was shocked, and the post road became dead silent in an instant!

"I'm in you|mother|! Do you have iron stuffed in your head? Zhang Fu's face also changed, and he blurted out a scolding. Of course, he didn't scold Jin Zhong, his eyes were already fixed on the military general who suddenly made a move.

That martial artist is Zhang Fu's henchman, named Shiyou.

Shi You's father is a thousand households, and he once followed Zhang Fu to Annan; In the bloody battle of Duobang City, the soldiers under the command of Shiyou's father were all wiped out, and he himself was also in the battle of the fallen city! Shiyou, who is less than 20 years old, is a hereditary father and holds the position of a thousand households.

After Zhang Fu took charge of the military power of the "Pinghan Army", he mobilized many local guards, and Shi You was also in the army. Zhang Fu does not dislike Shiyou, who is young and inexperienced; Thinking of his father's affection, and seeing that Shiyou is loyal and very upright and brave, Zhang Fu takes care of Shiyou in many ways! also found an opportunity to ask for merit for Shiyou, and promoted him to the military position of commander Tongzhi.

But Zhang Fu didn't realize it in his dreams: when he does things in later life, he is often very impulsive, and his brain grows on his fart!

Zhang Fu said with a painful expression: You me miserable!

Zhang Fu's complicated emotions were only for a moment, and everyone was shocked and surprised at this time, and they almost didn't react. Zhang Fu immediately understood that now was not the time to blame people!

He quickly ordered, "Kill!" Not a single one can be left! ”

There were several screams on the post road immediately, and the cavalry soldiers took their weapons and frantically slaughtered into the ranks of the imperial court. At this time, Zhang Fu's command was full of martial artists, and when he heard the military order of the marshal, where did he care about the reason, the martial artists were very brutal when they saw the blood.

After some confusion, a large number of corpses were left on the ground, the corpses of people and horses, and some empty horses stood there and neighed before they had run.

Zhang Fu asked, "Has anyone escaped?" ”

Shi You's voice said: "Dashuai, no one should run away!" ”

"Should?" Zhang Fu was already very angry, but at this time, he glanced at Shi You with red eyes and resentment.

Zhang Fu listened for a while, and then shouted: "Check again, make sure there is no live mouth." ”

"Order!"

Zhang Fu himself jumped off his horse and squatted next to Jin Zhong's corpse, reaching out to rummage for something on it. After a while, Zhang Fu found a holy decree! He unfolded it and looked at it, and hurriedly stuffed it into his arms.

The young Shiyou also returned at this time. Looking at Zhang Fu, who looked unkind, Shi You looked apologetic, and said: "The handsome man is not angry, the last general will listen to this Jin Butang's disrespectful words......

Zhang Fu thought that he could still use this kind of person, so he immediately suppressed his anger and said expressionlessly: "You did the right thing!" ”

Shi You hurriedly said: "The last general wishes to be loyal to the commander before and after the saddle!" ”

Zhang Fu nodded, looked back left and right and said, "These people are suspicious, but they are officials of the imperial court!" The brothers present had on their hands the blood of the officials of the court and the envoys of the palace; If you are caught, you will punish all your people! No one is allowed to say anything about it. ”

After a pause, he cried out, "Brothers, follow him." Ben Shuai took you and others to be promoted and made a fortune! ”

All the soldiers replied: "Order! ”

Zhang Fu ordered: "Hide the corpse and go back to the camp!" ”