Zhang Zhongjian originally wanted to sneak away from the forbidden army on patrol and sneak to the palace gate to face the saint.

But unfortunately, he was not familiar with the city gate, and as soon as he walked to the entrance of the market, he bumped into the patrollers.

"Where are you from, could it be that you just came to Chang'an, and you don't know there is a curfew?"

The patrol sergeant did not immediately burst into flames.

After all, people come out of the place where the inn is gathered, and it is very likely that they are outsiders who have just entered Beijing, and it is normal that they are not familiar with the rules of Chang'an City.

Moreover, this person hasn't come out yet, but he was just about to go out of the workshop when he was encountered, so there is no need to be so harsh, just persuade two sentences.

Seeing this, Zhang Zhongjian's mind turned quickly, and he immediately pretended to be honest.

Like an old peasant in the countryside, he was full of self-reproach:

"Yes, so-and-so just came from the township today to find relatives...... Oops, I didn't know that there was a curfew in Chang'an City, offended, offended! ”

The sergeant nodded solemnly and said:

"Now you know, there is a curfew in the city, which is different from your village, so don't go to other markets at night."

"It's an inn, right?"

"Hurry back, and by the way, scold the shopkeeper! I didn't even tell my customers about it, and I didn't know how to do it! ”

Zhang Zhongjian didn't want to cause trouble in vain, but quickly agreed.

He was about to pretend to go back.

Suddenly, there was a loud noise in my ears.

It's coming from the city gates!

Everyone looked back in the direction of the city gate, and saw that many torches had been lit on the tall city wall, illuminating countless defenders.

Zhang Zhongjian's brows suddenly furrowed-

Is this something wrong?

But before he could figure out what was going on, the patrol sergeants beside him immediately moved.

They pulled out the saber from their waists, turned their heads and commanded Zhang Zhongjian:

"You hurry back to the inn and stay, there's an accident outside, it's not peaceful!"

After speaking, it is estimated that the ordinary people of Pingtou will not make any more moves when they encounter this movement, and the sergeants did not stare at Zhang Zhongjian's return to Fang City as before, but hurriedly ran directly in the direction of the city gate.

At this point, Zhang Zhongjian is not ready to leave.

There was movement at the city gate, and it was probably now that Chang'an City was full of patrolling forbidden troops, and the guards were much stricter than usual.

If he acts rashly, it is very likely that he will not be able to wait to enter the palace to face the saint, and he will be arrested as a thief halfway!

After a moment of thought.

Zhang Zhongjian turned around and walked in the direction of the inn.

But he didn't go back to the inn, but wanted to go to the city gate to see what was going on.

After all, the curfew only doesn't allow people to wander between the squares, and it doesn't matter what happens in the squares.

Now that I happen to live near the city gates, it's a good time to explore!

………………

Meanwhile.

Cheng Yanjin was also rushing to the city gate with the people of the Hundred Cavalry Division.

He was originally going to take people out of the city and arrest Lu Heng, this kid.

But what he never expected was-

As soon as I walked halfway to the city gate, I saw from a distance that there were many more torches lit on the city wall than usual!

This is extremely unusual.

On the city walls, it is enough to illuminate the city under normal conditions, and only in case of emergency will so many torches be lit.

Is this defending the city?!

"Hurry, don't worry about disturbing the people, hurry up!"

Cheng Yanjin immediately made a decision, and shouted directly to all the hundred horsemen around him:

"Hurry up and go to the city gates!"

In an instant.

In the dead of night in Chang'an City, the sound of dense horses' hooves sounded.

Everywhere you pass, you wake up the ordinary people in a deep sleep!

The successive movements made the people who woke up frightened.

What's more, they have already begun to pack up their belongings.

They thought it was an invasion from outside the city, and a war was going to be made!

………………

Shing mun.

Lu Heng was holding Zheng Shande hostage with a human bomb and was confronting the city defenders at the city gate.

He didn't really want to do it.

After all, this is Chang'an, and if it really gets to the point of lighting fireworks at the city gate, then I don't think there will be any good fruit to eat.

It is light to sentence a thousand miles of exile, and it is estimated that it is good luck not to punish the nine clans.

But Lu Heng still chose the most dangerous way.

He stared at the man at the gate, who hesitated for a long time before disappearing and leaving.

A moment later.

A group of men came down from the walls and opened the doors, all vigilant, armed with weapons, looking ready for battle.

Lu Heng smiled absently.

"What's the matter, now are you going to fight with me to break the net?"

"You don't have to."

"I've made it very clear that I don't need you to let me into the city, and I'm not threatening you."

"As long as I report my return to His Majesty and the Crown Prince, even if it is to go to Lu Guogong to tell him, I will honestly wait outside the city."

"But you're going to make a big deal ......"

"If something really happens, will it be worse for me, or will it be worse for you people who neglect their duties and don't report it?"

The leading sergeant had a gloomy face, but because he was afraid of Lu Heng, he didn't dare to make much of a move.

This guy is arrogant, but he is right.

If this guy really makes too much noise at the gate of Chang'an City, or even destroys the city gate, at that time, everyone here tonight, even if they don't die, will have to die!

But if you listen to Lu Heng's words, go and report it......

Then Zheng Shande's mouth must not be sealed.

The sergeant hesitated.

As Lu Heng guessed, he is indeed a person with five surnames and seven wangs, but it is not the Zheng family of Xingyang, but the Cui family of Qinghe.

Several families communicate with each other, and in the forbidden army, the sergeant has a lot of dealings with the Iron Wolf Gang. Many things that could not enter and leave the city gate could only be transported smoothly by them under cover.

And the sergeant was also very clear about the relationship between Lu Heng and the five surnames and Qiwang.

If Zheng Shande is severely tortured, and when the time comes, all those unsightly things will be shaken out, then I don't know how many people will suffer!

Even if the court lets him go, the family won't let him go!

The hatchback is in a dilemma, and it is difficult to ride a tiger.

The sergeant didn't know what to do for a while.

Right now.

Suddenly, there was a dense and rapid sound of horses' hooves in the city!

He frowned and looked back—

Inside the open gates, a group of men galloped towards them with torches.

Although they were not stubborn, the group of people were all wearing black soft armor, and they were even more evil.

The sergeant's pupils narrowed suddenly.

He blurted out:

"Hundred...... Hundred Riders?! ”

Lu Heng in front of him raised his eyebrows.

The Hundred Riders are coming?

That's a coincidence.

I just don't know who the person who came with the Hundred Horsemen is.

Could it be Hode?

No, He De should still be interrogating Zheng Rentai now, after all, His Majesty Li Er is not at ease to hand it over to others when he is interrogated.

So come on......

It should be able to temporarily mobilize the Hundred Cavalry Division's Cheng Biting Jin!