Xu Youchang and Murong Xue looked at each other in shock.
Lao Dong's words, directly translated, are "escape from prison", which is no different from rebellion on the spot.
Xu Youchang gave Dong Tianxing a thumbs up: "That's awesome, Master Dong. You, a civil servant who has read poetry and books, are more ruthless than us military generals."
Murong Xue also frowned: "In my opinion, even if Jiang Yao is here, he may not be as decisive as you. In the imperial capital city, at the feet of the emperor, snatching people from the hands of the Bei Ya Ni Lin Division, how much trouble would this cause? ah?"
Without waiting for Dong Tianxing to answer, Xu Youchang shook his head and said: "No, no, I have a different view from you. Old Dong's idea is quite like Li Jiangyao's style. For so many years, I have been following that boy to fight in Western Xinjiang, and I have never Seeing what rules he takes to heart, what's the point of poking a fool? It's not impossible to push Li Jiangyao into a panic and lead his troops straight to the imperial city."
"But the problem is, we don't have soldiers here." Murong Xuechou said: "Your troops and I are guarding the front line now, and there is no time to make temporary transfers. Should we just rely on the few soldiers around us? I'm afraid even You can't even break through the gate of Beiya."
Dong Tianxing was amused when he heard this: "General Murong, have you forgotten? Some time ago, you told me that the Intelligence Department of the Zhenjiang Army has a lot of power in the Imperial City..."
As he said that, he looked at Xu Youchang beside him.
When Xu Youchang saw this, he was slightly stunned, then waved his hand and said: "Don't look at me. Although I am the deputy commander of the Zhenjiang Army, the Intelligence Department has always only obeyed the military orders of the Metropolitan Protector. I didn't even know they were there. Who are the people here, and there is no way to contact them."
Dong Tianxing laughed and said: "Xu Shuai, you are an amateur. Although you can't contact the Intelligence Department, the Intelligence Department must be paying attention to you all the time, because they have the important task of protecting your safety."
Xu Youchang suddenly realized: "You mean, as long as I call, people from the Intelligence Department will show up to meet you?"
"Most likely." Dong Tianxing stroked his beard and smiled.
Xu Youchang shook his head helplessly and asked slightly embarrassed: "What should I shout? Yell loudly, as urgent as an order, and the Intelligence Department will show up quickly?"
Murong Xue was also amused by his silly look, turned around and shouted: "Come here, call Xu Shuai's guard captain here!"
After a while, the guard captain walked into the room, and Dong Tianxing told him: "Go to the soldiers who followed the team and tell them that Marshal Xu has urgent military matters to go to the Intelligence Department, and then disband the team."
The captain of the guard was slightly stunned and looked at Xu Youchang. Xu Youchang also understood at this time and nodded: "Just do what Mr. Dong said, move!"
The captain responded quickly, then turned and ran out of the house.
In less than half an hour, a handsome and elegant middle-aged man came outside Dong's Mansion. He stated that he was from the Intelligence Department of the Zhenjiang Army and asked to see Xu Shuai.
The three people in the room secretly praised the intelligence department's speed and quickly let the man in.
"Shi Feng, the patrol commander of the Third Banner directly under the Zhenjiang Army, please see Xu Shuai!"
Xu Youchang looked at the unfamiliar intelligence officer in front of him and asked: "I have a secret operation in Imperial City and need the assistance of the Intelligence Department. Can you temporarily obey my command?"
"Reporting to Marshal Xu, I humbly serve under the orders of the Protector of the Capital. I will secretly protect your safety in the imperial capital and be at your disposal at any time!"
Xu Youchang felt relieved, nodded slightly and said, "Well, how powerful is the Intelligence Department in the imperial capital?"
Shi Feng glanced at Murong Xue and Dong Tianxing but did not answer.
"Don't worry, General Murong and Dong Shilang are trustworthy people," Xu Youchang said, "You can just say it boldly."
"I obey my orders!" Shi Feng cupped his hands and responded: "Reporting to Xu Shuai, the Imperial City Branch originally had 465 direct spies, divided into seven groups, each with their own tasks. You are here to attend General Murong's wedding this time, Yu Tuo Mr. Luo has specially dispatched one hundred and twenty elite dead soldiers, who have arrived in the imperial capital in advance to lurk and provide secret protection. The above five hundred and eighty-five people can be called upon by you. In addition, there are some who have been lurking in the palace for a long time and The eyes and ears of each yamen are all in single-line contact with the superiors, and I don’t know the situation clearly, so I can’t report it to you.”
Xu Youchang and the other three were dumbfounded. In the Imperial Capital, there are nearly 500 spies directly under the Intelligence Department of the Xinjiang Army. Adding in the secret informants who have been bribed, instigated, and infiltrated, the total number may be as high as one or two thousand.
With so many pairs of eyes and ears lying there quietly, shouldn't the imperial court and the palace be leaked into a sieve?
Dong Tianxing swallowed and looked at Xu Youchang: "Shuai Xu, I think we have enough manpower this time."
Murong Xue couldn't help but mutter: "Your Xinjiang Army is really powerful, what are you doing?"
Xu Youchang smiled slightly awkwardly, and then asked Shi Feng: "Is the entire Imperial Capital branch under your control?"
Shi Feng cupped his hands and said: "Shuai Xu, this humble position is only responsible for receiving your instructions and then conveying these orders. The commander of the branch is someone else. According to the iron law of the Intelligence Department, he cannot meet with you. .”
Xu Youchang nodded in understanding: "I want to know something. If you can tell me, just tell me. If you can't, forget it. Are there any of our people in Sanfa Division and Beiya?"
Shi Feng thought for a while and then gave a clear answer: "There are all the Criminal Department, Dali Temple and Yushitai. As for Beiya, I wonder which official office you are referring to? Yulinwei? Qianqi? Wanqi? Or Ni Lin Si?"
"Nilin Division."
"Yes." Shi Feng nodded slightly.
Xu Youchang asked again: "Where are the one hundred and twenty dead soldiers sent by Yuduoluo?"
Shi Feng replied: "They are usually scattered at various strongholds in the city. They rotate in three shifts, with forty people in each shift, and they move according to your location."
Xu Youchang smiled: "So, there are forty guards outside now?"
"Yes," Shi Feng introduced seriously: "Those brothers are responsible for perimeter security. Before your personal guards are attacked, they will sacrifice their lives to resist the enemy's approach and buy Xu Shuai time to react."
Xu Youchang nodded silently, and then ordered: "Shi Feng, go and tell your superiors that from now on, I want all the information about Mr. Shen Lie Shen, all details, closely monitored, and reported to me at any time. "
"As you command!"
"In addition, notify the dead soldier guards to cancel their shifts, and everyone is on alert, ready to carry out the combat missions assigned by me at any time!"
"As you command!"
"One more thing, you need to find me a safe and reliable place in the city where I can hide people without fear of being exposed during a search. Do you understand?"
"Understood, obey!"
Xu Youchang suddenly smiled faintly: "Aren't you curious about what I plan to do? Just carry it out without even asking."
Shi Feng responded proudly: "Shuai Xu, you, like the Great Protector, are the founders of our Suppressing Army. Carrying out your orders means executing the orders of the Great Protector. Lord Yudala has made it clear to us before. Pass."
Xu Youchang nodded slightly: "Okay, let's go. After finishing these things, you come back and change into a soldier uniform, and stay with me. I will be dispatched at any time."
Shi Feng agreed, bowed his hands to the three of them, and then left quickly.
After he left, Dong Tianxing said with emotion: "Daduhu and Xu Shuai run the army in a strict manner, and all their soldiers are willing to die in service, which is amazing."
"Master Dong, thank you," Xu Youchang said with a smile: "In the past, I was only responsible for commanding the combat operations of the Xinjiang Army, and had very little contact with the intelligence system. The affairs of the Intelligence Department were basically handled by Yuduoluo, and Situ Wushou was ordered. Supervision. If it weren’t for Brother Shen’s life this time, I wouldn’t have easily interfered in other people’s territory.”
Murong Xue said: "I was still worried about the manpower problem at first. Now it's better. As Old Dong said just now, the troops are enough. Let's discuss how to rescue Lord Shen?"
Xu Youchang thought for a while and said with a smile: "I suggest this. Let's do it on your wedding day. At that time, the emperor will attend the ceremony in person, and all the civil and military officials in the court will also be present. In this way, everyone's All the attention is focused on the wedding ceremony, which is just in time to save people."
"Well, I think it works." Dong Tianxing agreed: "The ceremony finalized by the Ministry of Rites consists of two ceremonies. At Chenshi, General Murong and Princess Fenyang entered the Taiji Palace one after another to meet with the emperor respectively to thank His Majesty for the marriage. After the audience, , Zongzheng Temple came forward and presided over the first ceremony of the princess's coming out of the palace, hung up the golden ribbon and played five music. After the ceremony was completed, General Murong officially led his team to welcome the bride, and returned all the way from the imperial city to the new Prince Consort's Mansion."
"Next is the second wedding ceremony, which is presided over by someone specially sent by the Ministry of Etiquette. Before noon, the bride is sent into the bridal chamber, and a long banquet begins in the palace. The princes, nobles, civil and military officials in the imperial capital are divided according to their rank and position. , go to the banquet to celebrate in turn. The entire banquet will last from noon to night, and the emperor will come from the palace around Shenshi to have a glass of wedding wine for the newlyweds."
Murong Xue nodded: "Well, Old Dong, you memorize it better than me."
Dong Tianxing smiled and said: "To be honest, since the chaos in the world in 281, I haven't had a decent wedding wine. The last time the emperor hired a concubine, everything was simple, but this time you have such a grand occasion, can I not remember it clearly? Not only He's an old man, and all the court officials are familiar with it."
"Let's be serious," Murong Xue blushed: "How to save Lord Shen? I'm going to worship heaven and earth, how can I participate in the action?"
Xu Youchang said: "The reason why I proposed to do it on the wedding day is to keep you clean so as not to get burned. Why are you involved?"
Murong Xue was a little anxious: "How can that be done? Lord Shen once saved my life, I can't just sit back and watch."
"From what I see, I'm not just sitting idly by." Dong Tianxing stroked his beard and said slowly: "General Murong, you still have a very important task, which is to try to hold off that guy Tian Mu."
