In Changyang City, dark clouds cover the sky.
Huang Zhizhou held the knife and stood under the turbulent wind and clouds. Not long after, a close guard came back in a hurry.
"How?" Huang Zhizhou said in a condensed voice.
"As expected by the master, that man has several other people in Changyang. Moreover, he seems to be related to several wealthy households in the city."
Huang Zhizhou frowned.
Among the five households of the Grain King, the Huang family is the weakest. He could guess that the so-called rich households were probably the remnants of the Grain King.
If he had killed someone with a knife that night, I'm afraid he would have been shot by someone now. Although he is not afraid of death, his great mission has not yet been completed.
"Master, why don't we mobilize our troops and kill him."
"That's not appropriate. If you make a big move, you will be discovered." Huang Zhizhou said with a stern face. The current situation is very critical for him.
"Master, what should we do now?"
"Wait for my order."
Huang Zhizhou turned around and walked back coldly. The best time is only when things are arranged properly.
Not long after, a heavy summer rain fell on the quaint Changyang City.
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"Zhizhou, it's rainy, wet and cold, so please take care of yourself." Holding a bamboo umbrella, Ling Su stood under the eaves of Huang's backyard and smiled lightly.
"Brother Ling, don't worry. You and I have never competed in our great cause. I will always remember it. How can I dare to die?"
Listening, Ling Su smiled. He was very sure that he had already decided on Huang Zhizhou in front of him. He now even suspected that Huang Zhizhou might actually be the secret son of Xi Shu, and not just a traitor general.
If not, given this person's nature, he should not be afraid of death. Just like when we traveled thousands of miles from Chengdu to Changyang.
"Zhizhou, you haven't been walking around with me in the past few days. If you keep doing this, I'm going to be angry."
"Brother Ling is angry, what will happen?" Huang Zhizhou held the door, his voice getting colder. He remained still, not because he was afraid of waiting, but because he was waiting for someone from the west to cooperate with his plan.
"What do you think?"
"Can't guess."
Ling Su narrowed his eyes, "I've told you many times that if you cooperate with me, you won't suffer any loss. You should understand why I dare to come here alone."
"Understood." After saying that, Huang Zhizhou raised his head and looked in the direction of Changyang Palace.
"Zhizhou, don't look at it. You know, I don't have much time -"
Click.
Suddenly, Huang Zhizhou drew his sword from behind the door and struck Ling Su with his sword.
"Zhizhou, you dare!"
Lingsu raised his hand to block it, and half of his broken arm fell into the rain.
On the roof of the tiles, more than ten barbarians dressed in black and wearing bamboo hats hurriedly moved down with their swords. One of the Yi people, probably taking advantage of Huang Zhizhou's unpreparedness, swayed strangely, walked around to the side, and raised his knife to cut through.
…
In the palace, Chang Sheng was standing outside the royal study, calculating the distance that King Sha Rong would travel. But at this moment, someone walked in hurriedly.
"Little military advisor, something bad has happened."
"What?" Chang Sheng was shocked. The person who came was none other than Yan Pi, with a look of anxiety on his face.
"Someone in Changyang City intercepted the secret letter from Xishu Ye Xiao. There is a piece of information in the letter..."
"What information is it?"
"The letter mentioned a name, General Huang from Beiyu. He is an internal agent of Xishu. When the war resumes, he will return to seize Changyang when the Beiyu army is empty."
Chang Sheng frowned.
General Huang was able to lead the army back to the division.
"Huang Zhizhou."
Yan Pi's face trembled and he nodded.
"Military advisor!" At this time, another commander of the iron torture platform came running over like Yan Pi.
"There are rumors circulating in Changyang City that Huang Zhizhou, the general of the North Road, is a spy of the Shu people. He is staying in Beiyu at this time to coordinate internal affairs and external affairs."
"Another one." Chang Sheng narrowed his eyes.
"Where is Huang Zhizhou?"
"At the mansion."
"Pick up the car."
Chang Sheng was worried and quickly moved forward. If I remember correctly, he said a few days ago that he would promote Huang Zhizhou.
After taking a few more steps, he suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, Yan Pi, the intercepted Xishu Night Owl can be left alive."
"Has committed suicide."
"Kill yourself?"
"Coming to the iron torture platform to retaliate is indeed a suicide."
Chang Sheng suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
After his subordinates fetched the carriage, the carriage quickly left the palace and arrived in front of the Huang Mansion in a short time. Still far away, I heard sobbing in the mansion.
"Greetings to the young military advisor." As his brother-in-law, Che Hu came up to him at once.
"what happened?"
"My family's boat was assassinated... and was cut several times by the thieves at the back door."
Chang Sheng's face darkened. When he stepped into the mansion, he found that there was nothing strange in the mansion. There was not even a carriage, and the objects were neatly placed.
Logically speaking, if Huang Zhizhou was really an insider and the incident happened, he should have found a way to pack up the fine gold and silver and leave Changyang City quickly.
"Yan Pi, let people wait outside. Don't shock the Huang family."
"Little military advisor, it has been spread outside that Huang Zhizhou is the internal commander of Xishu——"
Chang Sheng calmly looks back.
"You can remember the scene when Huang Zhizhou killed Ye Xiao when he entered Shu."
"Of course I remember."
"The night owl was arrested and died. He hid poison under his tongue, not committed suicide. All in all, this thing is very strange, and it is most likely a provocation. Don't use force until I can make a clear distinction."
Yan Pi thought for a moment and nodded seriously.
Chang Sheng exhaled and walked into the main room. Huang Che, who was helping to wash his body, cried when he saw Chang Sheng coming in, and then retreated out of the room knowingly.
"Huang Zhizhou pays homage to the young military advisor..." Huang Zhizhou coughed up blood and struggled to get up from the bed. There were four or five shocking knife marks on his naked body. Of course, there are still many old battle scars.
Chang Sheng was about to speak.
"Little military advisor, listen to me first... The Grain King Lingsu has entered Changyang. He wants to coerce me and help the Sha Rong people conquer the Central Plains. I cut off his arm with a knife, but was injured by the Yi people he brought. body."
Chang Sheng frowned, "Yan Pi, send someone to chase him quickly!"
Yan Pi hesitated and turned around quickly. But in the end, he erred on the side of caution and arranged for another confidant, Captain, to accompany Chang Sheng.
"I know what the little military advisor is going to ask...but I, Huang Zhizhou, have not done anything to harm Beiyu. I heard from Che Hu that rumors are spreading in Changyang City that I am a spy from Western Shu. I will not defend myself, and I am not willing to give in. The young military advisor is caught in a fight with the old family. But I ask the military advisor to be kind and let my wife and children leave Changyang."
Chang Sheng stood for a long time and looked at Huang Zhizhou silently.
"Zhizhou, I believe you. If I'm not wrong, the rumors outside must be people planted by Ling Su, and they are also a means to coerce you."
Huang Zhizhou paused and burst into tears. "When I killed him, I didn't think much about it. I just wanted to take his life and prove my innocence to the little military advisor."
"I heard it before, and I was really nervous. But so many flaws are more proof that there is nothing wrong with you, Huang Zhizhou!"
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Dayuan Pass.
Dongfang stood respectfully in the wind, his body swaying a little. After closing his eyes for a long time, he slowly opened his mouth.
"San'er, give Feng Dong's family five times more pension. There is no other way but to let him kill himself to keep Anzi's identity. Otherwise, Ling Su's plan will not be broken at all."
