"It's dark now and it's not safe outside. Your Highness, you'd better stay in the post house and Yu Mo will lead the others, right?"
In the post house and the cell, seeing the eager expression on Li Tai's face, Dugu Xin immediately felt that something was wrong, and he quickly spoke.
It's dark outside now, not to mention that there are Zhao Deyan's men lurking in the city. Even without Zhao Deyan, Duguxin would not dare to let Li Tai personally take people to the manor that Xinglang mentioned. After all, there are people there. Among the killers and dead men raised by Wang Kui, if one of them is a vicious person hiding in the dark and stabs Li Tailai without warning, then things will be very serious!
Duguxin must not take this kind of risk. He would rather take the risk himself than let Li Tai take the risk!
Sure enough, after hearing what Dugu Xin said, a trace of disappointment flashed across Li Tai's face. The little fat man was used to living a life of wealth and ease, so he inevitably liked taking risks and seeking excitement, but mainly because he believed that under the protection of the Forbidden Army, he was There could be no mistake, that's why he wanted to go to the manor in person!
"Ahem! When did I say that I would go there in person?"
Li Tai coughed dryly and tried to speak harshly, and then he said sternly: "But General Dugu, you are still injured, and it is even more inappropriate to go. In my opinion, let someone else go on this trip!"
He did not forget Gongsun Liang's previous instructions. Although most of the toxins in Dugu Xin's body had been eliminated, he still could not use force within seven days.
Han Lizheng stood up at this time, clasped his fists at Dugu Xin and Li Tai and said, "If Your Highness and General Dugu can trust me, I am willing to take people with him to the manor!"
Dugu Xin and Li Tai looked at each other, and finally Dugu Xin said: "Master Han is a person that I, the younger generation, can trust! Now Fei Ying has taken people to the Governor's Mansion and Bingzhou Camp, and I am injured again. Master Han can take care of me on my behalf." This junior will be extremely grateful for this trip!"
When Han Lizheng was at his peak, his strength should be around the peak of Qi transformation. Although he was injured on the battlefield and is now older, he was still very capable at the master level! Of course, the most important thing is that Dugu Feiying is not in the post house now, and Dugu Xin is seriously injured and has not recovered. The top combat force in the Forbidden Army can be said to be incomplete. Under the current situation, Han Lizheng is indeed the most suitable candidate for this trip. !
Han Lizheng clasped his fists and said, "That matter should not be delayed. I would also like to ask General Dugu to order a team of soldiers and horses to go to that mysterious manor with me!"
Dugu Xin turned to look at Xing Lang and said, "Su Yuncheng, how many killers and dead men are there in Wang Kui's manor?"
This time, Dugu Xin only brought a thousand forbidden troops with him when he went north, but half of the troops were taken away by Longshan. Dugu Feiying also took a group of troops with him when he left earlier. There are not many forbidden troops staying at the post house at the moment. How many soldiers and horses to send have to be decided based on the number of killers at Wang Kui Manor.
Star Wolf thought for a while and replied: "If you don't count me, there are a total of one hundred and twenty people, and most of their strengths are around the Body Forging Stage to the Qi Transformation Stage!"
"One hundred and twenty people? The body-forging realm is about the same as the Qi-transformation realm!"
Hearing this, Dugu Xin immediately felt troubled. If what Xing Lang said was true, then the killer team trained by Wang Kui was completely comparable to a forbidden army of the same size!
Of course, it's just about superficial strength. Fighting doesn't mean that you will win if you have a high level. It also depends on the coordination of the battle formation!
"Zhao Erhu!"
After thinking for a moment, Duguxin shouted.
"The general is here!"
Zhao Erhu, who had previously run back to the posthouse to report the news, now ran in from outside the cell and bowed.
"I order you to count two hundred people immediately and go with Mr. Han to a manor near Longshan!"
Dugu Xin ordered in a deep voice.
Xing Lang was very vague. He only said that the strength of the 120 killers were mostly between the body forging realm and the Qi Transformation realm, but he did not say how many killers there were in the Qi Transformation realm. If there were masters in the Qi Transformation realm among them, If the proportion is more than 50%, it will be difficult for the two hundred forbidden troops he sends to win!
But there is nothing that can be done about it. Two hundred people is already the maximum force that Dugu Xin can send out, because after these two hundred people are sent out, there will be only more than two hundred forbidden troops left in the post house!
"I will obey the order!"
Zhao Erhu clasped his fists and loudly accepted the order, then turned around and went out to count the men and horses!
"Who~?"
Suddenly, Han Li was looking up at the roof and shouted loudly. Then, with lightning speed, he pulled out the Mo Dao from his waist and threw it with all his strength. The long knife broke through the roof, making a "crash" sound, tiles flying, and the cell's floor. A big hole was punctured in the roof, but at the same time, a man in black jumped back from the roof and barely escaped Han Lizheng's knife. Then, seeing that he had been exposed, the man in black quickly shot another Step on the roof, use the strength to fly up, and float away!
(This knife was not brought by Han Lizheng from Yifang County, but when he went to Baoshengfang with Dugu Feiying earlier, Dugu Feiying had someone equip him with it, and he did not have time to return it after he came back)
"Chasing~!"
The blow missed, and before Han Li could say anything else, he rushed out of the cell and chased the man in black in the direction of his escape!
"Come here! Follow Mr. Han in pursuit!"
Dugu Xin's face was as dark as water. They had stayed in the cell for so long, but they didn't notice that someone was eavesdropping on the roof. Strictly speaking, this was his dereliction of duty as the commander of the imperial army! But in fact, it's not his fault. He has not recovered from his serious injury, his strength is not the same, and his perception of danger is naturally not as good as before. If he had not been injured before, this kind of thing would definitely not happen.
Inside the post house, there was a sudden loud noise and crowds of people. A group of forbidden troops quickly mounted their horses and ran towards the direction where Han Li was leaving.
In the cell, Li Tai looked at the big hole in the roof with a thoughtful look on his face.
Although Tiedan was worried about his father's safety, protecting Li Tai's safety was undoubtedly more important at the moment, so he did not follow him in pursuit.
Because Duguxin was injured, he did not go out to pursue him. Like Tiedan, he stayed by Li Tai's side.
After about half a cup of tea, Han Lizheng finally came back, and Dugu Xin quickly asked: "Master Han, how are you~?"
Han Lizheng had beads of sweat on his forehead. He shook his head and said with some shame, "The man in black is very skilled in martial arts and has excellent light skills. I followed him for a while and then lost him!"
Although he is at the peak of Qi Transformation, what he is good at is fighting in battle, not Qinggong. Moreover, the opponent's strength seems to be higher than his, and it is almost impossible to catch up with him!
Dugu Xin was a little disappointed when he heard this, but he still comforted him: "That person can sneak into the post house and hide on the roof without being noticed by us. His strength must be extraordinary. It's understandable that Mr. Han can't catch up. !”
Li Tai said at this time: "I guess that person is probably Zhao Deyan's spy. If he listened to all our conversations just now, Zhao Deyan will definitely send someone to Longshan's manor to report to Wang Kui. Our people We must set off immediately to reach Longshan Manor before Zhao Deyan’s people, and it’s best to intercept Wang Kui halfway!”
"Your Highness's words make sense! I will take people to Longshan now!"
Han Lizheng nodded and cupped his fists.
After he finished speaking, Zhao Erhu happened to walk in, clasped his fists towards Duguxin and said, "General Qi, the troops and horses have been counted and can set off at any time!"
Dugu Xin looked serious and said in a deep voice: "Okay! Zhao Erhu, take the people and set off immediately with Mr. Han and Su Yuncheng!"
"yes!"
Zhao Erhu clasped his fists and accepted the order.
Two forbidden soldiers came in, untied the star wolf on the torture frame, and then took him out of the cell.
A moment later, a cavalry group of 200 people, each holding a torch high, ran out of the post house and headed south.
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"The Forbidden Army and the people from the Bingzhou Camp are so involved in the war, just because of a sick old woman?"
In the Tianzihao guest room of Tongfu Inn, Tianying told in detail what he had seen and heard in the private house in Baoshengfang. After listening, Zhao Deyan frowned deeply and couldn't help but murmur to himself.
Since when Tianying and the others arrived at Baoshengfang, Wang Li had already been killed by Wang Chengwu, and Dugu Feiying's people had also brought out Xinglang's mother, he didn't know much information and could only tell them what they saw. He arrived and told Zhao Deyan some of Xuan Ye's inferences afterwards. It was normal for Zhao Deyan not to be able to figure out the key to it for a while!
"You just said that there was a big battle in that room, and Tianying deduced that one of them was probably Wang Chengwu, the commander of the Wang family's secret guards?"
Zhao Deyan's brain was working rapidly. He closed his eyes and went through what Tianying had just said several times in his mind. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, looked at Tianying and said in a deep voice.
Tianying cupped his fists and said, "Xuan Ye deduced it based on a few knife marks at the scene. He said that he had fought with Wang Chengwu in the morning. The only person with such strength in Taiyuan City could be Wang Chengwu!"
"Wang Chengwu! The Wang family! The Wang family is also involved! It seems that the identity of this old woman must be extraordinary!"
Zhao Deyan nodded, thoughtfully.
After a moment, he came back to his senses and said to Tianying in front of him: "Okay! I know everything! Wait for Xuan Ye to come back and see what news he can bring back!"
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"It's dark now and it's not safe outside. Your Highness, you'd better stay in the post house and Yu Mo will lead the others, right?"
In the post house and the cell, seeing the eager expression on Li Tai's face, Dugu Xin immediately felt that something was wrong, and he quickly spoke.
It's dark outside now, not to mention that there are Zhao Deyan's men lurking in the city. Even without Zhao Deyan, Duguxin would not dare to let Li Tai personally take people to the manor that Xinglang mentioned. After all, there are people there. Among the killers and dead men raised by Wang Kui, if one of them is a vicious person hiding in the dark and stabs Li Tailai without warning, then things will be very serious!
Duguxin must not take this kind of risk. He would rather take the risk himself than let Li Tai take the risk!
Sure enough, after hearing what Dugu Xin said, a trace of disappointment flashed across Li Tai's face. The little fat man was used to living a life of wealth and ease, so he inevitably liked taking risks and seeking excitement, but mainly because he believed that under the protection of the Forbidden Army, he was There could be no mistake, that's why he wanted to go to the manor in person!
"Ahem! When did I say that I would go there in person?"
Li Tai coughed dryly and tried to speak harshly, and then he said sternly: "But General Dugu, you are still injured, and it is even more inappropriate to go. In my opinion, let someone else go on this trip!"
He did not forget Gongsun Liang's previous instructions. Although most of the toxins in Dugu Xin's body had been eliminated, he still could not use force within seven days.
Han Lizheng stood up at this time, clasped his fists towards Dugu Xin and Li Tai and said, "If Your Highness and General Dugu can trust me, I am willing to take people to follow him to the manor!"
Dugu Xin and Li Tai looked at each other, and finally Dugu Xin said: "Master Han is a person that I, the younger generation, can trust! Now Fei Ying has taken people to the Governor's Mansion and Bingzhou Camp, and I am injured again. Master Han can take care of me on my behalf." This junior will naturally be extremely grateful for this trip!"
When Han Lizheng was at his peak, his strength should be around the peak of Qi transformation. Although he was injured on the battlefield and is now older, he was still very capable at the master level! Of course, the most important thing is that Dugu Feiying is not in the post house now, and Dugu Xin is seriously injured and has not recovered. The top combat force in the Forbidden Army can be said to be incomplete. Under the current situation, Han Lizheng is indeed the most suitable candidate for this trip. !
Han Lizheng clasped his fists and said, "That matter should not be delayed. I would also like to ask General Dugu to order a team of soldiers and horses to go to that mysterious manor with me!"
Dugu Xin turned to look at Xing Lang and said, "Su Yuncheng, how many killers and dead men are there in Wang Kui's manor?"
This time, Dugu Xin only brought a thousand forbidden troops with him when he went north, but half of the troops were taken away by Longshan. Dugu Feiying also took a group of troops with him when he left earlier. There are not many forbidden troops staying at the post house at the moment. How many soldiers and horses to send have to be decided based on the number of killers at Wang Kui Manor.
Star Wolf thought for a while and replied: "If you don't count me, there are a total of one hundred and twenty people, and most of their strengths are around the Body Forging Stage to the Qi Transformation Stage!"
"One hundred and twenty people? The body-forging realm is about the same as the Qi-transformation realm!"
Hearing this, Dugu Xin immediately felt troubled. If what Xing Lang said was true, then the killer team trained by Wang Kui was completely comparable to a forbidden army of the same size!
Of course, it's just about superficial strength. Fighting doesn't mean that you will win if you have a high level. It also depends on the coordination of the battle formation!
"Zhao Erhu!"
After thinking for a moment, Dugu Xin shouted.
"The general is here!"
Zhao Erhu, who had previously run back to the posthouse to report the news, now ran in from outside the cell and bowed.
"I order you to count two hundred people immediately and go with Mr. Han to a manor near Longshan!"
Dugu Xin ordered in a deep voice.
Xing Lang was very vague. He only said that the strength of the 120 killers were mostly between the body forging realm and the Qi Transformation realm, but he did not say how many killers there were in the Qi Transformation realm. If there were masters in the Qi Transformation realm among them, If the proportion is more than 50%, it will be difficult for the two hundred forbidden troops he sends to win!
But there is nothing that can be done about it. Two hundred people is already the maximum force that Dugu Xin can send out, because after these two hundred people are sent out, there will be only more than two hundred forbidden troops left in the post house!
"I will obey the order!"
Zhao Erhu clasped his fists and loudly accepted the order, then turned around and went out to count the men and horses!
"Who~?"
Suddenly, Han Li was looking up at the roof and shouted loudly. Then, with lightning speed, he pulled out the Mo Dao from his waist and threw it with all his strength. The long knife broke through the roof, making a "crash" sound, tiles flying, and the cell's floor. A big hole was punctured in the roof, but at the same time, a man in black jumped back from the roof and barely escaped Han Lizheng's knife. Then, seeing that he had been exposed, the man in black quickly shot another Step on the roof, use the strength to fly up, and float away!
(This knife was not brought by Han Lizheng from Yifang County, but when he went to Baoshengfang with Dugu Feiying earlier, Dugu Feiying had someone equip him with it, and he did not have time to return it after he came back)
"Chasing~!"
The blow missed, and before Han Li could say anything else, he rushed out of the cell and chased the man in black in the direction of his escape!
"Come here! Follow Mr. Han in pursuit!"
Dugu Xin's face was as dark as water. They had stayed in the cell for so long, but they didn't notice that someone was eavesdropping on the roof. Strictly speaking, this was his dereliction of duty as the commander of the imperial army! But in fact, it's not his fault. He has not recovered from his serious injury, his strength is not the same, and his perception of danger is naturally not as good as before. If he had not been injured before, this kind of thing would definitely not happen.
Inside the post house, there was a sudden loud noise and crowds of people. A group of forbidden troops quickly mounted their horses and ran towards the direction where Han Li was leaving.
In the cell, Li Tai looked at the big hole in the roof with a thoughtful look on his face.
Although Tiedan was worried about his father's safety, protecting Li Tai's safety was undoubtedly more important at the moment, so he did not follow him in pursuit.
Because Duguxin was injured, he did not go out to pursue him. Like Tiedan, he stayed by Li Tai's side.
After about half a cup of tea, Han Lizheng finally came back, and Dugu Xin quickly asked: "Master Han, how are you~?"
Han Lizheng had beads of sweat on his forehead. He shook his head and said with some shame, "The man in black is very skilled in martial arts and has excellent light skills. I followed him for a while and then lost him!"
Although he is at the peak of Qi Transformation, what he is good at is fighting in battle, not Qinggong. Moreover, the opponent's strength seems to be higher than his, and it is almost impossible to catch up with him!
Dugu Xin was a little disappointed when he heard this, but he still comforted him: "That person can sneak into the post house and hide on the roof without being noticed by us. His strength must be extraordinary. It's understandable that Mr. Han can't catch up. !”
Li Tai said at this time: "I guess that person is probably Zhao Deyan's spy. If he listened to all our conversations just now, Zhao Deyan will definitely send someone to Longshan's manor to report to Wang Kui. Our people We must set off immediately to reach Longshan Manor before Zhao Deyan’s people, and it’s best to intercept Wang Kui halfway!”
"Your Highness's words make sense! I will take people to Longshan now!"
Han Lizheng nodded and cupped his fists.
After he finished speaking, Zhao Erhu happened to walk in, clasped his fists towards Duguxin and said, "General Qi, the troops and horses have been counted and can set off at any time!"
Dugu Xin looked serious and said in a deep voice: "Okay! Zhao Erhu, take the people and set off immediately with Mr. Han and Su Yuncheng!"
"yes!"
Zhao Erhu clasped his fists and accepted the order.
Two forbidden soldiers came in, untied the star wolf on the torture frame, and then took him out of the cell.
A moment later, a cavalry group of 200 people, each holding a torch high, ran out of the post house and headed south.
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"The Forbidden Army and the people from the Bingzhou Camp are so involved in the war, just because of a sick old woman?"
In the Tianzihao guest room of Tongfu Inn, Tianying told in detail what he had seen and heard in the private house in Baoshengfang. After listening, Zhao Deyan frowned deeply and couldn't help but murmur to himself.
Since when Tianying and the others arrived at Baoshengfang, Wang Li had already been killed by Wang Chengwu, and Dugu Feiying's people had also brought out Xinglang's mother, he didn't know much information and could only tell them what they saw. He arrived and told Zhao Deyan some of Xuan Ye's inferences afterwards. It was normal for Zhao Deyan not to be able to figure out the key to it for a while!
"You just said that there was a big battle in that room, and Tianying deduced that one of them was probably Wang Chengwu, the commander of the Wang family's secret guards?"
Zhao Deyan's brain was working rapidly. He closed his eyes and went through what Tianying had just said several times in his mind. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, looked at Tianying and said in a deep voice.
Tianying cupped his fists and said, "Xuan Ye deduced it based on a few knife marks at the scene. He said that he had fought with Wang Chengwu in the morning. The only person with such strength in Taiyuan City could be Wang Chengwu!"
"Wang Chengwu! The Wang family! The Wang family is also involved! It seems that the identity of this old woman must be extraordinary!"
Zhao Deyan nodded, thoughtfully.
After a moment, he came back to his senses and said to Tianying in front of him: "Okay! I know everything! Wait for Xuan Ye to come back and see what news he can bring back!"
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