In front of the White Deer Gate, the luxurious convoy finally arrived at the city gate.

One hundred and fifty Jin Wuwei, thirty miscellaneous servants, twelve Xia officials, four princes, and the crown prince.

And they stopped at the gate of the city, for the gate was closed.

Xia Guan Zongbo looked up at the city tower, his eyes were full of anger, and the Jin Wuwei guards clenched the halberd in their hands and looked coldly at the defenders at the city gate.

This is the imperial city of the Great Zhou, the city walls are thick, the defenders are elite, and they are also equipped with powerful bed crossbows, and the quaint city gate is depicted with complicated magic circles, even if it is a thousand catties of boulders, it cannot be shaken.

The duty of this gate is to keep the enemy out, but it should not stand in the way of the crown prince.

The scene was silent for a moment, and even the horses did not make a sound.

Until a slight step sounded, and the prince stepped out of the carriage.

It was a young man with a fair face, thin lips, and a pair of plain eyes that revealed an elegant bookish anger. He was a little thin, and he was not wearing the bright yellow prince robe, but wearing a white filial piety robe.

The burly Jin Wuwei commander Xiong Sanjia took a few steps closer and motioned the prince to be careful, but the prince shook his head lightly and stepped on the official road.

There was some commotion on the city wall, and the Jinwu guards also gathered some of them towards the prince.

And the prince did not look up at the city gate, but looked down at his feet, where there were some bloodstains.

Looking up, the bloodstain stretched several meters away, and there was a corpse there.

The prince walked over, looked at the middle-aged man who was staring blankly, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

The room was quiet again.

"Dihang is a good official." The prince spoke, as everyone had imagined when they saw his appearance, his voice was flat and easy-going, with a hint of greenness, as clear and clean as a country stream.

He was not from an aristocratic background, but with his knowledge and diligence, he gradually became a member of the court and the central council from a county official, and after a few years, he became a powerful young secretary. When he was an official, he was not afraid of power, he was fair and strict, and he enforced the law like a mountain, but he offended many people because of this, and even my father did not like him very much. The prince muttered to himself, his voice was not loud, but it could be heard by both those under and on the walls.

Lieutenant Lu Junchen couldn't help but bow his head when he heard this, he didn't dare to look at the side of the prince's face, and his own face had more wrinkles.

The prince leaned down, stretched out his slender left hand, put Di Hang's eyes on it, and said: "He is an official with light, but this world is a little dark, and people are disgusted and afraid of this dazzling light, so they all want to expel him and want to drive him away." But today he came back because he wanted to see if the rest of the world could be brighter. ”

Lu Junchen's hands trembled slightly, and he mustered up the courage to raise his head to look at the crown prince.

And the prince was also looking at him, the prince's tone was still flat, but his eyes were very resolute, he said: "It's a pity that he still died in this dark world." ”

Lu Junchen looked at the young man who looked young, but already had a bit of the strength of a human emperor, and let out a long breath.

He was also from a humble background, from a soldier to today, in a high position, responsible for guarding the safety of the imperial city.

He was once a reckless man, who did not know the ways of officialdom, and when he survived from the battlefield of the beacon fire, he also scolded those old brothers for the injustice of the world, scolded those corrupt officials and corrupt officials for looting the people, and scolded those vain ministers who took power to disturb the court.

And then? Later, he was recommended to be a general, so he had to bow his head to the world, began to flatter his boss, began to find ways to make meritorious achievements, and began to slowly integrate into this turbid officialdom.

Today, he sits in this position of authority, but is he still the same man who would rather bend and not be afraid of everything?

Lu Junchen looked at the crown prince and asked himself in his heart.

The last time I saw the prince under the city wall, he knelt down to say goodbye, and the prince smiled and personally helped himself up, and called General Lu affectionately. I have always disliked white-faced scholars, but since then, I have loved the prince very much, and I have long regarded him as the next emperor in my eyes.

But he was able to sit in today's position, and it was Dazai-sama who made an exception to promote him, and Dazai was so kind to him.

And it is said that the emperor's edict is not to let the crown prince succeed to the throne.

So what to do? Is this door open or not?

Lu Junchen felt so confused at this moment, he would rather return to the battlefield to face those crazy enemies than stand on the head of the city to face the prince who was blocked outside the door.

Captain Dongcheng was still standing behind Lu Junchen, and he was slightly back to prevent the people under the city from seeing his face. He listened to the prince's words, but kept staring at Lu Junchen's back. His hands were crossed, and he appeared to be standing respectfully, but he was actually holding a dagger coated in poison.

Hondo Jing'an and Wang Qilou had already returned to the city tower, and Lu Junchen ignored the two.

Wang Qilou's wound under his ribs was very serious, he applied some medicine and wrapped it with a strip of cloth, but there was still blood oozing out, and the loss of mental power and the trauma of his body made him pale.

Captain Dongcheng looked back at him at this time and said with concern: "Your injuries are too serious, go back and heal." After saying this, Captain Dongcheng stared at him with his eyes and continued, "And... Go and ask Dazai-sama if you want to let the prince enter the city. ”

Wang Qilou thought for a while when he heard this, and then understood what he meant. Dazai had already sent a secret order to let the lieutenant close the White Deer Gate, but at this time, he had to ask Dazai for instructions again, which was naturally not really to ask Dazai to take the idea again, but to let Dazai understand that the situation here may change.

Wang Qilou glanced at Lu Junchen quietly, and then turned around to leave.

Captain Tojo turned his head to look at Honda Yasuyan, and said, "If you are a member of King Han, go to Dazai-sama too." ”

Honda Yasuyasu hesitated slightly, because one of his team's side missions was to "get the lieutenant to surrender", at this time, although the lieutenant listened to Dazai's order and closed the city gate, but obviously hesitated, and did not decide to surrender, Honda Yasuyasu also thought of a way to ensure that there would be no problems on the lieutenant's side. But at this time, the captain of Tojo let himself go to Dazaifu to report together, but how can he ensure that this side quest will not go wrong once he leaves?

But at this moment, Captain Dongcheng said meaningfully: "Be honest on the road, the people of the Green Falcon Gang are helping us patrol the city, don't have a conflict with them, it's not that you're afraid of them, it's just that the situation is chaotic, don't leave a tongue." ”

Hondo Jing'an naturally understood what Captain Dongcheng had said, so he nodded and left with Wang Qilou.

Lu Junchen seemed to be still struggling with his heart, and he didn't care about what was behind him, but suddenly said: "You... Are they all going to believe Dazai? ”

Captain Dongcheng knew that Lu Junchen should be referring to the Captain of the City Gate, who was at the same level as him and was in charge of the other seven Imperial City Gates, as well as other brothers who belonged to the Imperial City Guard. That is, the other centaurs under the command of the lieutenant.

Captain Dongcheng knew that Lu Junchen was entangled in his heart at this time, so he did not hesitate, and said firmly: "Although it is impossible for the brothers to be united, except for some stupid boys whose brains can't turn around, most people are still willing to Dazai's arrangement, after all, Dazai is acting on the edict and is justified." ”

Captain Dongcheng emphasized the words "acting in accordance with the edict", but Lu Junchen scolded with a smile: "You mean that my brain can't turn around." ”

Captain Dongcheng was speechless for a while, shook his head; "The subordinates don't dare."

Lu Junchen looked at the young face downstairs of the city, and suddenly said loudly: "Your Majesty the Prince, forgive the old minister for being rude, there is some commotion in the imperial city at this time, and I beg you to wait for a while." ”

......

"That's... What is the name of the adult? Ah yes, Captain Dongcheng, what does he mean? After getting off the city tower, Hondo Jing'an asked Wang Qilou.

Wang Qilou glanced at him and said, "The first is to go to Dazai to report that there may be a problem here for the lieutenant." Second, the reason why he mentioned the Falcon Gang is that I think we should go to the Falcon Gang for help. ”

Honda Jing'an frowned slightly: "What is the Green Falcon Gang?" ”

"It's a gang in the Imperial City."

"This gang has run to the feet of the Son of Heaven? A lot of martial arts masters? ”

Wang Qilou sneered with some disdain, and said: "The masters of the Heavenly Transformation Realm can count them with one hand, and the others, are the masters of the Earth Transformation Realm counted?" On weekdays, they just help the court run errands, and pick up some rough work such as transportation and unloading from the court. Usually he secretly does some dirty things, and the court turns a blind eye. ”

Honda Jingan was a little puzzled and said, "Then what are you asking them to help you with?" ”

"They know the capital better, and today Shao Sikou also ordered them to assist in patrolling the city." Wang Qilou replied, and then there was a wound in his steps, and he frowned in pain, but he continued: "They hold the residence of the officials. ”

Honda Jing'an instantly understood, and the thief smiled and said, "In other words, we have found the lieutenant's family. When the time comes... Hehe, he can't help but be in a dilemma. ”

Wang Qilou glanced at him, and the corners of his mouth provoked: "That's probably what it means." ”

Honda Jing'an rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "But if he hesitates, I'm afraid the position of lieutenant will not be his." Want... Your Excellency, this is the right place for you. ”

Hearing this, Wang Qilou couldn't help laughing, and said, "Isn't this what we're for?" ”

"That's right." Bendo Jing'an followed and laughed, and the two looked embarrassed.

At this time, the two of them were already walking on the main street of the capital, and there were no pedestrians on the road, and after a while, Wang Qilou was puzzled: "What about the people of the Green Falcon Gang?" They're ordered to patrol the city, and they should have their men here. ”

"They're all dead."

As a cold voice sounded, Wang Qilou and Honda Jing'an's faces changed, and they suddenly turned their heads to look.

I saw a young man standing on the windowsill on the second floor of a restaurant next to the street. The man was dressed in a dark red gold-rimmed robe, with a string of black rosaries on his wrists.

"It's you!?" Honda Yasuyan's face sank.

Wang Qilou's eyes were indifferent, and he said, "Who are you?" ”

"You said that there are not many masters of the Green Falcon Gang, I just killed a Heavenly Change Realm, and the others fled." The man jumped down from the second floor as he spoke, and there were two falling petals in mid-air, and he stepped on the petals, and the whole person fell lightly, and his clothes were fluttering. He looked at the two people in front of him, took off the rosary casually, and said expressionlessly: "You two, don't even think about leaving." ”