On the official journey south, the guard of honor in Kyoto did not move quickly. The moon has been in the car, contemplating the future of the capital city.

Yutai Mingyue knew that in the short term, Delong and Duan Lang would not turn against each other. She had to take advantage of this short period to make the city stronger. Judging from the current situation, Lu Mu will not raise troops for the time being. However, the vast fertile land west of the city of Landu could not be cultivated. The soldiers of the capital city are strong and strong, and the only thing to worry about is that the court will cut off the grain and grass. If you want to confront Kyoto, the problem of logistics supply and even weapon replenishment must be solved by Yutai Mingyue.

After two or three days of thinking, Tantai Mingyue was ready to propose to Duan Lang to temporarily suspend the army with Lu Mu. The only way to make the west prosperous is to reopen trade with the western Vietnamese. The two sides can temporarily use the vast area between the Liangjie Mountains and the Landu City as a place for commercial and trade exchanges. As long as there is trade, they can have a wide range of financial resources. Otherwise, there will be no financial resources and no food and grass, and no matter how powerful the soldiers and horses are, they will decline. What's more, Great Xia and Western Vietnam both need each other's materials as exchange supplements.

Yutai Mingyue is thinking of a plan, and in the team, Lord Huai has also been looking for opportunities. In the past few days, no matter which county capital they stayed in, the eighteen guards were all tightly protecting the bright moon of Tangtai. Lord Huai made several night visits, but he didn't find the right time. What's more, his injuries have not healed yet, and Lord Huai, who has lost his right arm, cannot be compared with before. At this time, let alone facing the encirclement of the eighteen guards, even if he faced a few of them, he was probably not an opponent.

People can't accept old age, and this injury and blood loss made Lord Huai obviously feel that his physical strength was a little unsustainable. Even if the eighteen guards had not practiced the inner family heart method, their fierce external force and skillful killing skills also made Lord Huai a little afraid. Originally, he was going to kill Duan Lang, but Lord Huai knew that with his current strength, the success of going to the Heavenly Master Hall to attack Duan Lang was slim. In addition, Fu Lin learned that Tangtai Mingyue was going south to persuade him to surrender, and Lord Huai turned his target to Tangtai Mingyue. In order to prevent Fu Lin from telling Delong, Lord Huai simply tried to prevent future troubles before leaving. It's just that he didn't expect Duan Lang to deduce his whereabouts from Fu Lin so quickly.

The southbound team came to Chengyang Mansion, where they were going to stay overnight tonight and continue their journey early tomorrow morning. The government in the city had already received the news that the honor guard had just arrived outside the city, and the officials in the city lined up to go out of the city to greet them.

An old man stepped forward and bowed with his fists in his fists, "Zhao Peide, the governor of Chengyang Mansion, greets the Xuanfu Envoy." ”

Yutai Mingyue raised the curtain of the car, and on the information she received, Chengyang Mansion Yin was Liang Yi. Although Tangtai Mingyue doesn't pay attention to these pomp, after all, she represents the honor guard of the Son of Heaven, and it is a little unreasonable that a governor came to greet her.

"Governor Zhao, what about your Liang Mansion Yin, why didn't he come?" Yutai Mingyue asked unhappily.

"Back to Shangcha, my Lord Liang is unwell and recuperating, and I hope that Shangcha will understand. The lower official has ordered someone to clean up the post house, please move up. ”

Tantai Mingyue nodded slightly, since there was a reason for the incident, it can't be blamed, "Governor Zhao, you've worked hard." ”

"Please go on a mission."

Zhao Peide hurriedly led the way in front and brought the honor guard of Tangtai Mingyue to the post house. According to the situation in the past few days, under normal circumstances, many officials will come to visit after moving in. But this time was different, after Zhao Peide finished arranging, the entire post house became deserted.

Yutai Mingyue felt a little strange, and called an official from the ministry who came to accompany her to ask, only to understand the reason. It turned out that Yin Liangyi, the governor of Chengyang Mansion, was Yu Ban's protégé. The proclamation of Delong's ascension to the throne had been promulgated to the world, and Liang Yi certainly knew that his teacher had been imprisoned. In this case, he was uniting with other fellow disciples to think of countermeasures, how could he be in the mood to receive the honor guards passing by.

Since people don't want to see her, and Mingyue is happy and leisurely, she is really a little tired of the reception of those local officials. What's more, it's better to just pass by and no one to bother.

After all, Yutai Mingyue is a princess, and she is used to being quiet and elegant. Everywhere I went, there was a small courtyard alone, and the entourage was arranged to the other side. Tangtai Mingyue wrote a letter to Li Jianshan in the hall, and Xiang Tian and the others closely guarded the surroundings. At this moment, there were several chirps in the air, and Gu Fan looked at the sky in surprise with Xiang Tian and the others. This tone is too familiar to them, and they didn't expect Da Fei to come.

Jin Rushi shouted a few times into the air, and the big fly circled and landed in the courtyard. Gu Fan saw that there was a letter in the bamboo tube on the big flying leg, and quickly took it down.

"Master Strategist, Da Fei brought the letter." Gu Fan ran into the hall and said.

"Oh? Dafei arrived, take it. ”

Tantai Mingyue knew that it was Duan Lang's letter to her, and when she took it out and looked at it, Tantai Mingyue couldn't help but feel shocked in her heart. A few words were written crookedly on it~ Huai was in the guard of honor.

"Xiangtian, you all come in." Yutai Mingyue shouted.

The crowd didn't know what was happening, and hurried into the hall. Yutai Mingyue looked at everyone and said.

"As soon as Duan Lang sent the news, the old ghost Huai was hidden in our team. Gu Fan Xiangtian, have you found any abnormal people in the past few days? ”

"What, the old ghost Huai is in the honor guard? Impossible, Uncle Zhou took off his green scarf that day, and we all saw it, but this old ghost was not found in the team. Gree said suspiciously.

Yutai Mingyue said, "Old Ghost Huai should have changed his appearance, the composition of our honor guard team is more complicated, everyone think about it, which team he should hide in." ”

Liu Xi said, "Master of the military division, the little one has also learned this Tao before Congrong, but the Tao is too shallow, and as soon as the face sweats or dries in two or three hours, the disfigured things will fall off. However, no matter how profound the disguise technique is, it is impossible to have too much age difference. Most of the guards were young people, and the old ghost Huai would not be among them. And the accompanying officials all have their own identities, and at his age, they should be hiding among those eunuchs who herald the decree. ”

Tantai Mingyue secretly admired that Liu Xi's analysis coincided with her, "Listen, everyone, although we have been watched by poisonous snakes for a few days, it is also a great opportunity for us." I wonder if you can kill the old ghost Huai under the siege? ”

Everyone looked at each other and said to the sky, "Master Strategist, Old Ghost Huai was beheaded by General Long, and this injury will not recover so quickly. His current combat strength should not be a problem under our siege. ”

Gu Fan also said, "Xiang Tian is right, people who practice martial arts are used to which hand to use to make a knife, if they change to the other arm, no matter the speed and accuracy, it will be greatly reduced." In his heyday, we may not be able to do anything, but now it should be fine. ”

"Okay, since you are sure, then let's catch a turtle in the urn that lures the snake out of the hole. This Chengyang Mansion is so cold, it is a reasonable excuse. ”

Tangtai Mingyue suddenly had a plan in his heart, since he knew that the old ghost Huai was waiting for an opportunity, then give him this opportunity. Yutai Mingyue immediately replied to Duan Lang with a letter, telling him that he didn't have to worry, since he knew the whereabouts of the old ghost Huai, he just took the opportunity to kill him.

When dinner was ordered, Jin Rushi and Ge Li came to the courtyard where everyone was staying. Seeing that the guards were eating, Jin Rushi scolded and shouted.

"His grandmother drops, no matter how you say that we are also the honor guard of the Son of Heaven, we actually make such an unpalatable meal, this Chengyang Mansion still wants to rebel. Brothers, don't eat, there must be wine and meat tonight, otherwise Lao Tzu will smash their inn. ”

Ge Li also shouted, "When Lao Tzu was working hard in Landu City, he also ate meat and drank wine in large chunks. Now that the head coach of my family is assisting His Majesty to ascend the throne, he actually eats not as much as before. and if they are paralyzed, go to them. ”

As soon as the two of them were bewitched, the guards who came down from Kyoto immediately shouted. They are all Kyoto soldiers and horses, and they usually feel superior. Now put on the honor guard of the Son of Heaven and go south to announce the decree, and it is said that there is no good food and drink. Chengyang Mansion did this, which really made them dissatisfied.

Two or three thousand people made such an uproar, and the whole courtyard suddenly became chaotic. Mr. Qian, who led the troops, hurriedly reprimanded his subordinates, but with the participation of Jin Rushi and Ge Li, he couldn't suppress it at all. The accompanying officials and palace eunuchs who were dining in the room also came out one after another. learned that the food was not good, and many people applauded. These officials from various yamen followed down, originally wanting to get some oil and water. It's good now, they don't even have a reception, and of course they are dissatisfied.

There was chaos in the courtyard and scolding, and at this time, Yutai Mingyue walked in under the protection of Xiang Tian and others.

"Shut up for me, what kind of system is this, what the hell is going on?" shouted angrily to the sky.

Tantai Mingyue also had a cold face, and glanced at everyone majestically. As soon as the bright moon arrived, the courtyard gradually quieted down.

Mingyue pointed to a Qian general manager and asked, "You, what kind of situation do you say?" ”

Mr. Qian, who led the troops, hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "My lord, it was ~." ”

This Qian Zong just wanted to say that it was your personal soldiers who took the lead in making trouble, but when he saw Jin Rushi glaring angrily, he immediately swallowed back the following words. These killing gods from Lidu City, he didn't dare to provoke any of them.

"Adults, yes~ It's a small leader who has no way to discipline and is not strict, they dislike the food is not good, and the voice is a little louder, which affects the adults. The small one reprimands his subordinates, please rest assured. ”

Yutai Mingyue didn't answer, but walked over to the vat that served the food. Yutai Mingyue looked at it, "Gonggong Feng, in the past, the Son of Heaven went down to announce the decree, was it also treated like this?" ”

In the team of eunuchs who announced the decree, a leading internal official hurriedly walked out, bowed down and said, "Lord Hui Mingyue, although we are only slaves, we also represent the majesty of the Son of Heaven. Everywhere you go, there is no loess paving road and clear water street. In this case, this is the first time we have seen each other. ”

Tantai Mingyue looked at everyone and said majestically, "Listen, there is a rule in our capital city, before the battle, the soldiers and generals will suffer together, and the happiness will be shared. Although we are not going to fight, it is unpredictable to go south to announce the decree. If we let everyone suffer along the way, then I, the ambassador of the preaching, will be in vain. Xiang Tian, immediately notify the government and ask them to prepare good wine and food, and the military division will have a drink with everyone. If you dare not comply, don't look at our few people, we can still set foot on his Chengyang Mansion. ”

"No!" Xiang Tian said yes and walked out.

The guards applauded gratefully, and even the little officials who followed the six departments were also grateful. Looking at the heroic and heroic appearance of the bright moon in the mountains, Feng Gonggong said in his heart that it is no wonder that the capital city is invincible. Even a weak woman has such courage, and the officers and soldiers below don't work hard.

Lord Huai also secretly praised in his heart, don't look at the bright moon of Tantai rarely shows up along the way. But just these few words immediately brought the whole team together. With this appeal alone, it is not something that ordinary people can do. That's fine, since Tantai Mingyue wants to unite this team, there will inevitably be a loophole tonight. Moreover, if he killed Yutai Mingyue under such circumstances, he could also pour the disaster on these disciples. At that time, the dissatisfaction of the Yu disciples in various places will also cause turmoil in Great Xia. The more chaotic Great Xia was, the more beneficial it would be for the Listening Wind Pavilion he had founded. Thinking of this, Lord Huai decided to assassinate him tonight.

In the Chengyang Mansion, Liang Yi learned that the Xuanfu envoy was dissatisfied with the food and smashed his yamen, and he couldn't help but smoke angrily. In Liang Yi's opinion, this military division of Lidu City is just stained with Duan Lang's light, and one person has ascended to heaven with a chicken dog, and he actually ran to him to spread wilderness. You must know that in the years when Yu Ban was the prime minister, when the six ministers came to Chengyang Mansion, they would be polite to him. But at this time and that time, Liang Yi was also a little helpless, so he could only arrange to send good wine and food. Anyway, the honor guard only stayed for one night, and he didn't want to offend these people.

In the post house, Governor Zhao Peide personally came to make amends. Tangtai Mingyue didn't blame him, as soon as Zhao Peide left, Tangtai Mingyue took the lead in drinking with everyone. Although Yutai Mingyue just dipped her lips in wine to express it, in the compliments of everyone, she was also slightly red.

Jin Rushi followed behind with a huge wine jar, Xiang Tian and the others were not convinced, and began to block the wine for Mingyue. Before you know it, the guards in Kyoto began to fight with these people in the capital city. Lord Huai looked at the secret joy in his heart, and said that this is better. It seems that God is helping him.

Unconsciously, Xiang Tian and the others drank slowly, and Mingyue finally lost her strength to drink, and was helped by everyone to walk to the courtyard where she was resting. Xiang Tian and the others staggered, but as soon as they entered the courtyard, their eyes suddenly brightened. Jin Rushi carried the jar of clear water at all, but no one dared to step forward to verify whether they had wine in the bowl.

"Everybody be careful, go as planned. Do not seek to be captured alive, but you must ensure your own safety. Yutai Mingyue said in a low voice.

"Let it in, Master Commander, we can fight in and out in the face of hundreds of thousands of troops in West Vietnam, let alone deal with a single injured old ghost." Gree said.

"Don't be careless, be careful." Yutai Mingyue told again.

The crowd nodded and began to follow the plan. Xia Lei Zhang Chuang, who was in charge of looking at the wind, waited until the arrangements were made here, and the two of them withdrew from the roof.

The guard of honor drank until late at night, when the courtyard became quiet. The eunuchs in the palace went to bed early, and when they heard that there was no movement outside, Lord Huai got up and walked outside the door.

Lord Huai looked around cautiously, except for the soldiers who were normally on duty, they were basically already asleep. There were also a few who drank too much, bowed down and vomited in the courtyard.

Lord Huai lowered his head and walked outside the courtyard, and a guard on duty shouted, "It's strictly forbidden to go out now, why are you going?" ”

Lord Huai snorted, "Let's go to the convenience of our family, go away." ”

The guards were stunned for a moment, and immediately laughed and moved out of the way. They knew that these fathers-in-law had their own taboos and would not share the same latrine with the guards. Although they talked about it secretly, they didn't dare to provoke these palace people.

Lord Huai walked out of the courtyard and came to a place under the shadow of a lamp and candle. Tonight, the clouds cover the moon, and it is a good time to kill people. Lord Huai slammed his waist and jumped onto the roof. After a few ups and downs, Lord Huai came to the courtyard of the bright moon in Taitai.

Lying on the roof, he took a closer look, and the standing position of Xiang Tian and the others was the same as a few days ago, and they were very tightly guarded. But the difference is that in the past, when they were on guard, they stood straight one by one, as if guarding the bedroom like a javelin. But tonight, these people were leaning on squatting and squatting, and a few of them were obviously asleep against the pillars.

Lord Huai came to the window with an upside-down golden bell and listened carefully, there was no movement in the room at all, but the candle flame was still not extinguished. Lord Huai was stained with saliva and pierced the window paper, and saw a woman lying on her side on the bed, facing inward, already asleep.

Lord Huai cautiously observed Xiang Tian and the others again, and then took out a short blade with his left hand and quietly opened the window lattice bolt. The window opened, and Lord Huai jumped in.

Looking at the sleeping Mingyue of Lantai, Lord Huai smiled and walked over with light steps. When she came to the bed, this distance would not save her even if the emperor Lao Tzu came.

Just as Lord Huai raised his short blade and was about to stab, Yutai Mingyue suddenly turned around and looked at Lord Huai with a smile. Lord Huai was stunned, this is the Mingyue of Tantai, she is a strange 'woman' at all. Moreover, this woman actually held a bow and crossbow in her hand.

"Oh no, I've been tricked."

Lord Huai kicked the bed suddenly, and his body flew backwards flat.

"Old ghost Huai, you can't leave."

On the beams of the house, Gu Fan, Ge Li and others, who were supposed to rest in turn, jumped down with long knives in their hands. And Liu Xi, who was disguised as a woman, also pulled the bow and crossbow in his hand.