Ding Qin couldn't help frowning again when he saw Zhao Shi's virtue. He really hated this kind of two-faced guy.

"It's useless to call grandpa. Only blame yourself, don't give yourself a long face. Ding Qin said as he squatted down and looked at Zhao Shi's already distorted face. "I'm not going to kill you, though. Because, killing you is the business of the empire. ”

With that, one of his hands touched the back of Zhao Shi's neck.

Of course, Zhao Shi knew what he was going to do, and begged in his mouth, "My little ancestor, don't ......"

But how can the decision that Ding Qin has already made be changed by a few words of begging for mercy?

With Zhao Shi's scream, Ding Qin's spiritual power poured into his meridians, and the meridians were destroyed in an instant. Zhao Shi also fainted directly because of the combined effect of trauma.

Ding Qin slowly stood up, closed his eyes, tilted his head to the sky, and exhaled a long breath. The grievances and grievances in Kaiyuan City now seem to be over.

It's just that these grievances can be regarded as letting me, who has just become an adult, experience the sinister nature of the world.

For a moment, Ding Qin unconsciously felt a trace of sadness in his heart.

Or rather, a kind of vicissitudes.

When he opened his eyes, he saw the clouds flowing in the sky, and he himself had a sense of wandering.

Moreover, a question struck him strongly: Father, where the hell are you? I will find you!

Footsteps sounded behind him, and without looking back, Ding Qin knew that it was Xu Zhi's promise to come back.

Xu Zhinuo looked at Zhao Shi, who was seriously injured on the ground, and simply asked, "It's all solved?"

Ding Qin nodded. After letting out another breath, he turned around and saw that Zhao Shi was holding a tall and thin guy in his hand, and he was already unconscious. Come to think of it, this is He Qiu.

And Chu Daoru, standing beside him at this time, had a calm face and no fear.

Xu Zhi promised, "Then we will return to the imperial capital as soon as possible." Someone came, call the deputy general of Kaiyuan City. ”

No one was present in the courtyard, and the few soldiers were now hiding outside the door. However, Xu Zhi's voice was so loud that it could be heard clearly outside.

After only a few seconds, I heard someone outside the door respond, "My subordinates are here!"

The deputy general of Kaiyuan City ran directly from outside the door, thinking that he had received the news before, and he was afraid that there would be chaos here and arrived in advance. As soon as he saw Zhao Shi's tragic situation on the ground, he was so frightened that he knelt on the ground in a trembling manner, not daring to raise his head, "See...... See...... See...... I've seen the Governor. ”

Xu Zhi promised, "Do you know about Zhao Shi's defection and rebellion?"

The adjutant general's whole body trembled, "My subordinates don't ...... No...... I don't know ......."

Xu Zhi promised, "It's good if you don't know." Now, Kaiyuan City is temporarily managed by you. From now on, the party of Zhao Shiyu will be investigated and the whole city will be rectified. In addition, Zhao Shi's injuries were treated, and after a little better, he was sent to the imperial capital to be punished. ”

The adjutant general's voice was still not continuous, "I clearly understand." ”

The governor's last words changed his tone, "If you have selfish intentions or deliberately hide something, this Zhao Shi will be your end." ”

After saying that, he walked out without looking back. Ding Qin hurriedly followed, but Chu Daoru came and said, "Governor, don't you take me away?"

Xu Zhinuo stopped and said, "I can feel that although you are the son of Chu Tiankuo, you still have a good heart." And this time you have done great work, and you will not be punished. I will clarify this matter to the Emperor and try to let you take over Changmao Town. In a few days, when the army has completely calmed down the fighting, you can go back. ”

Chu Daoru nodded, then turned to Ding Qin again, "I also thanked Brother Ding Qin." ”

Ding Qin smiled slightly, did not answer, and walked away quickly with Xu Zhi's promise.

The return route of the two is basically the same as when they came. Because the rebels between Changmao Town and Kaiyuan City had not been completely quelled, they could not choose the official road post station to minimize interference. However, due to the fact that they brought one more person this time, the speed of the two people decreased a little, three or four days slower than when they came.

By the time they returned to Changmao, the army had continued to advance, but the vanguard remained as a whole. First, he is dealing with a lot of follow-up affairs, and secondly, he is also waiting for Xu Zhizhi and Ding Qin to return.

After the two returned, the vanguard army did not have any special performance, but the middle route army, especially the commando, was obviously jubilant. In their hearts, Ding Qin is their pillar. Moreover, Ding Qin's cultivation was not as good as promised, including Feng Lei, and they were also a little worried about Ding Qin's safety.

Seeing Feng Lei, Ding Qin thought for a long time and said, "Vice General Feng." There's something I want to tell you. ”

Feng Lei said, "Childe, please speak." ”

Ding Qin said very sincerely, "I came out of Tongbao City all the way, thanks to the escort of the deputy general. Now, I want to go to the imperial capital with Governor Xu, with him, and the road to the imperial capital has been swept away by the army, my safety can be guaranteed. You and your brethren don't have to go with me. Along the way, you and your brothers have suffered a lot, and you have been kind to me Ding Qin, and I will always remember it. ”

Feng Lei was slightly stunned. Then, his voice trembled a little, "What did Childe say?" However, at that time, General Zheng asked us to escort you to the imperial capital, and we ......"

Ding Qin waved his hand, "No need." Governor Xu and I will be traveling at high speed, and my brothers will not be able to keep up. Go back first. There are still relatives waiting for you at home. In addition, I will write two letters, and I will have to bother the deputy general to bring them to General Zheng and Xiaorou. ”

Feng Lei had obvious reluctance on his face, but he still nodded, "Okay." Childe was careful all the way. When you arrive in the imperial capital, if the matter is over, please send us a letter. ”

Ding Qin nodded. After a while, he said, "That's right. I don't know when we will be able to get together. In this way, you arrange it. Tonight, we had dinner with the Middle Route Army. Everyone had a big cheer. ”

Feng Lei was stunned, "You mean, drinking?"

Ding Qin nodded again.

Feng Lei said, "But don't you don't drink?"

Ding Qin said, "I didn't drink alcohol. It doesn't mean I won't drink this time. Now, I finally know when it's time for me to drink. ”

Feng Lei was overjoyed and immediately called someone, "Pass the order, General Ding will reward the three armies in the evening and set up a banquet to celebrate together!"

That night, Ding Qin drank for the first time, but he also found that the amount of alcohol was unusually good. When it was almost early in the morning, the middle route army was drunk and slept, and Ding Qin and Feng Lei also drank a few glasses and returned to the account separately.

When Feng Lei woke up, it was already the next morning. As soon as he left the tent, a soldier stepped forward and handed him two letters. One is for Zheng Zhi and the other is for Xiaorou.

Ding Qin had already set off with He Qiu with Xu Zhiyu when it was just dawn. Although Xu Zhinuo had already obtained He Qiu's so-called antidote, he was not at ease, so he must take He Qiu with him. This time, they began to take advantage of the post stations and fast horses along the way.

When the horses could not run, the two immediately dismounted and walked on foot as fast as they could.

And so on, a month has passed.

In this month, Ding Qin's cultivation has grown rapidly. Just like when he first entered the desert and used exercise to improve his cultivation, he also regarded this journey as a rare cultivation process. In particular, with the Great Golden Immortal Fruit and the guidance of Xu Zhi, his cultivation progressed at an unprecedented rate.

But that wasn't enough to get Ding Qin excited. Ding Qin was excited that he was getting closer and closer to the imperial capital day by day. Until now, the imperial capital is in front of you.

When Xu Zhixu took Ding Qin through the outer gate of the imperial capital, he did not use his identity documents. The guards of the imperial capital only conducted a brief inspection of the three of them and let them go.

Because there is no need for complex vigilance here.

The imperial capital is divided into four floors. The first level of the gate, after entering, is the common people's living area of the imperial capital, and it is also an important trade and economic area. There are so many outsiders here that the guards can't find out if they want to. In addition, this is a peaceful area, and the impact of the war is far from affecting here.

Inside the second level of the gate is the production and storage area of important materials controlled by the Empire, as well as the garrison area of the Royal Janissaries. If you want to enter the second floor, it will be a little troublesome. Everyone who enters must be registered in detail and their identity must be verified. If you are slightly suspicious, it is impossible to get in.

Inside the third layer of the gate is the concentration of imperial institutions in the imperial capital. All the government offices and military commanders of the imperial capital are gathered here, and if it weren't for the people who worked in it, and the special personnel summoned by the empire, they would basically not be able to enter.

The fourth floor gate is the core area of the empire - the area where the emperor meets the ministers and the living area of the royal family. And the most special provinces directly under the royal family are also within the fourth layer. Ordinary people want to enter here, but there is not even a door.

Near the second floor gate, Xu Zhinuo didn't continue to walk. Ding Qin was a little puzzled by this, "Why did the governor stay?"

Xu Zhi promised, "Although I am the governor of the province directly under me, I don't know what the situation is in the imperial capital after leaving the imperial capital for such a long time. In addition, those who can poison the emperor must not be idle people. If I knew that I had found the antidote and came back, I was afraid that I would stop it and encounter more trouble that we didn't expect. So, we'll rest here tonight just in time for me to go back and get some information. ”

Ding Qin understood. Promise's fears are indeed justified. The two of them found a very ordinary-looking inn and opened two rooms. Ding Qin and Fat Dun are in one room, and Xu Zhixu is in the same room as He Qiu.

Ding Qin suddenly felt that the waiting time was so long. It was afternoon when they came in, and when it got dark, it seemed like days.

However, the imperial capital after dark did show a more prosperous scene than any place in the thirteen towns in the north. Singing and dancing life, the lights are bright, if you are born here, and then go to the thirteen towns in the north, I am afraid that there will really be a miserable feeling of being on the border.

It was only after the middle of the night that it gradually quieted down. Ding Qin stood in front of the window for a long time, and finally returned to his bed. Not long after he started his pranayama cultivation, he heard Fat Dun suddenly make some movements.

Previously, Fat Dun had been lying there quietly. And now, with a posture of imminent battle, it stared at a window on Ding Qin's side with extreme caution.