After reading it, the garrison secretly sighed in admiration.
The general is mighty and the general is domineering. Judging from the handwriting, he is neither humble nor arrogant. He is not groveling to the officials from the capital.
He secretly rejoiced again. Fortunately, he had read the book seriously for several days and could understand all the words in this handwritten letter.
Leng Linjiang didn't have the time to delve into the wording of the letter. He was just endlessly happy that he finally had news about Han Changmu and the others. He could finally let go of the worries he had felt for the past few days.
The garrison hurriedly asked: "My lord, General Xue's letter clearly stated that he asked you to return to Dunhuang. I don't know what your wishes are."
Leng Linjiang was quiet for a moment, then asked in a deep voice: "When you come back from Gaochang City, will you pass by the Fifth Beacon?"
The garrison hurriedly said: "Yes, from Gaochang City to Dunhuang, it is the closest when taking the Yiwu Road. The fifth beacon is the must-pass beacon."
Han Changmu came here because of the case of missing salary, so after leaving Gaochang City, Dunhuang was the place he went to.
Since he must go to Dunhuang and the Fifth Beacon is the only way to go, then he does not want to go back to Dunhuang. He wants to go to the Fifth Beacon and wait for them there.
Leng Linjiang had an idea in an instant and said firmly: "If you don't go back to Dunhuang, go to the Fifth Beacon."
The messenger choked up and advised: "Master Shaoyin, the road ahead is really dangerous. Master Shaoyin's safety is the most important. You should go back with me."
Leng Linjiang shook his head resolutely: "Go back and tell General Xue that if you don't see His Highness and the others, I won't go back even if you kill me."
The messenger suddenly fell to his knees and said tremblingly: "Sir, please don't embarrass me. If I can't persuade you to return to Dunhuang, I will be skinned alive by the general if I go back."
Leng Linjiang sneered and flicked his wrist: "Believe it or not, I can skin you right now."
The messenger winced.
This job is getting more and more difficult. It is simply not done by humans. Isn’t this forcing people to death?
He is just an errand boy, can you please stop being so difficult?
He thought for a while and said in a low voice: "Then, I'd better escort Master Shaoyin to the Fifth Beacon, so that I can have an explanation with the general after I return."
Finally, with the news about Han Changmu and the others, Leng Linjiang's heart calmed down. He slept very deeply that night. When he woke up the next day, there was already a red sun in the sky and the sky was bright.
The group of people rushed to the fifth beacon without delaying for a moment.
Xu Xiangli, the garrison officer of the Fifth Beacon, got the news early and was restless in the garrison. He couldn't sleep well for several days.
He felt that his luck this year was really bad. First, the Fifth Beacon was besieged by the Turks, and then the King of Han was snatched away by a wolf here. This incident was a bigger crime than being besieged by the Turks.
Now the capital has sent some young man from the Jingzhao Mansion to look for someone. I heard that this young man is the son of the eldest princess. He does everything for eating, drinking and having fun, but doesn't do serious business.
He was a little puzzled by sending such a person to find the King of Han. Does the court want the King of Han to live or not?
He really doesn't care whether the King of Han lives or not. His brother Han Gongzi and his sister A Yao cannot die.
He waited from dawn to dusk, and finally waited until the garrison hurriedly came in to report: "Guard Xu, they are here."
Xu Xiangli stood up hurriedly and hurried out.
The castle door opened wide, and a group of people came out of the golden sunset, all of them dusty.
Leng Linjiang recognized Xu Xiangli's identity at a glance, quickly dismounted, handed the reins to the garrison who came out, walked over quickly, and saluted, "Garrison officer Xu, I'm Leng Linjiang, the young commander of the Jingzhao Mansion."
Xu Xiangli also hurriedly returned the gift: "Master Leng, you have worked hard all the way. Come to the fort and rest quickly."
Xu Xiangli left the best room in the garrison to Leng Linjiang, and ordered the garrison troops to take the Beiya Imperial Guards to settle down, while he personally settled in Leng Linjiang.
"Master Leng, this room is the best in the fort. Please invite Master Leng." Xu Xiangli smiled unnaturally.
Leng Linjiang was silent and suddenly asked, "Has Yao Yao been here before?"
"Yao Yao?" Xu Xiangli was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and said with a smile: "My lord is talking about A Yao. Do you also know A Yao?"
Ah Yao, Leng Linjiang was silent again, how could this damn girl Yao Yao be so familiar with others everywhere.
"Yes, I guess Officer Xu doesn't know that Yao Yao is a member of the army in Jingzhao Mansion." Leng Linjiang said calmly.
Xu Xiangli was taken aback and gaped: "What, what? A Yao is a soldier in Jingzhao Mansion. She, she, isn't she the maid of Mr. Han?"
With a slurp, Leng Linjiang spit out a mouthful of wine.
There are still people who really don't mind having a long life and dare to let Yao Yao be their maid.
Leng Linjiang choked up again and again, swallowed his saliva and asked, "Since Officer Xu calls Jiu Chao Mr. Han, then I dare to ask Officer Xu to know the identity of Mr. Han."
Xu Xiangli frowned slightly and murmured in self-doubt: "Master Han said that he is the chief historian of Prince Han's palace, but I don't think so."
Leng Linjiang choked and almost lost his breath.
He paused for a while, feeling that the King of Han was on the stage, and there was nothing to hide the identity of others, so he sighed and exposed Han Changmu's shortcomings: "He is not the long history of Prince Han's palace, he is a serious Han Changmu." The crown prince of the royal palace, the young envoy of the Internal Security Department, certified by the imperial court."
With a clang, the cup fell from his hand and hit the ground.
Xu Xiangli's eyes widened and he stuttered: "Really, really?"
Leng Linjiang nodded heavily: "It will be replaced if it's fake."
Xu Xiangli suddenly felt that his luck this year was not too bad. He even lived and ate with the dignified Crown Prince of Han and the Major Envoy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, calling him brothers. From now on, his face would be very bright when he talked about it in front of his brothers. Well.
He suddenly became interested and refilled Leng Linjiang's cup of hot tea with his own hands. He smiled and said, "Sir Leng, A Yao is a soldier in Jingzhao Mansion. That is your subordinate. Sir, tell me what A Yao likes to do." ,what do you like eating."
Leng Linjiang blinked. This man must have taken a liking to Yao Yao. He smiled seriously: "A Yao usually likes to beat people and eat meat."
Xu Xiang made a sound and nodded in realization: "No wonder, no wonder A Yao's kung fu is so good."
Leng Linjiang heard that something seemed wrong. He had the illusion that his cabbage had been eaten by a pig.
He coughed lightly, and a strong sense of gossip emerged that he couldn't hide: "I dare to ask Xu Shuguan how you know my cabbage." After saying that, he quickly covered his mouth and changed his words: " It belongs to my A Yao."
Xu Xiangli said in surprise: "Your family's cabbage?"
Leng Linjiang's smile was treacherous: "Guard Xu, I have never said this, and you have never heard of it. Let's talk about something else."
Xu Xiangli raised his eyebrows and instantly understood what Leng Linjiang was thinking. He was a protector. He waved his hands and explained: "Master Leng, please don't misunderstand me. I don't dare to have any evil thoughts towards A Yao. It's just that a certain person a few days ago Unfortunately, the fifth beacon was surrounded by Turks. Young Master Han, oh no, Prince Han broke out to deliver a message. A certain leader led the troops to defend. During the bloody battle, A Yao saved a certain person's life, so a certain person accepted A Yao as his sister, and kissed him. A girl’s kind.”
Leng Linjiang nodded, it sounded like this was Yao Yao's style.
He smiled and nodded: "May I ask Officer Xu, did Jiuchao and Ayao leave anything or words behind when they left?"
Xu Xiang thought for a moment and then said calmly: "The Turks besieged Fifth Feng. We repelled the Turks and captured their crossbows. When Han Shizi and the others entered Mohe Yanqi for the first time, they left a message to let them go. I kept these crossbows and kept them until they came back. Later, when they came back, before they could enter the beacon, they heard the news that His Highness the King of Han was snatched away by a wolf, and they chased after him again to look for the King of Han."
Leng Linjiang frowned slightly. Han Changmu and the others must have found some clues before they returned to Fifth Beacon.
He thought for a moment and asked, "Did Jiuchao and the others send back anything when they returned to the Fifth Beacon?"
"That's right." Xu Xiangli slapped his thigh hard: "Prince Han sent two people and a high car back."
Leng Linjiang was overjoyed and asked repeatedly: "Where are the people and the car?"
Xu Xiangli smiled and said: "One is Han Shizi and their guide into the Mohe Yanqi belt, and the other is some kind of spy they caught and has been locked up in the fortress. The high car is full of bones, clothes and weapons, and they are sent to the ground. It’s in the warehouse.”
Leng Linjiang hurriedly finished his evening meal and said, "Can you please, Officer Xu, take me to see the man and his skeleton?"
Xu Xiangli was stunned for a moment and shook his head: "It doesn't hurt to take a look at Mr. Gu Leng, but the man locked up in the fort really has nothing to see. Since he was locked up, he has never spoken half a word. If you lose your words, it’s like you’re mute.”
Leng Linjiang knew that his interrogation methods were not as good as those of Han Changmu or Yao Yao. Even if he met that person, he would not be able to find out anything.
He nodded and said calmly: "Then I'll have to ask Guardsman Xu to take me to see the bones first."
Xu Xiangli nodded, finished the rice in the bowl in two mouthfuls, and personally led Leng Linjiang into the basement.
All you can see are white skeletons spread all over the ground.
Leng Linjiang seemed to have changed. He put away his dandy smile, picked up a bone, and examined it carefully.
After reading one, he put it down, picked up another, held up the lamp, and looked at it with great concentration.
There are not many knife marks on these bones, but the few marks they have are very deep.
Moreover, these knife marks are all densely distributed on the leg bones, and there are very few knife marks on the bones in other places.
This clearly meant to make people bad at what they did, but the strange thing was, who could kill these people with one blow, but only disabled their ability to move.
What's even more strange to him is what kind of weapon can cut human flesh and blood so cleanly.
He reached back to get his clothes and weapons, his eyes shrinking coldly.
These things were clearly from the Inner Guards, the Sixteenth Guards, and the Ministry of War.
He turned to look at the piles of pale bones.
