Iron Dynasty

A faint sobbing sound spread from the Clear Water Pavilion to the outside of the courtyard.

The guards looked at each other in front of the door, and the captain in charge of guarding the Bishui Pavilion said to Du Heng: General, it's enough to have us here. As long as we are here, this Concubine Zhen can't escape.

Well, there must be no mistakes. You can hear clearly how His Royal Highness ordered. Du Heng's expression was cold, and his eyes swept over Zhao Yujie, who was the deputy general of the inner palace guards.

After explaining the matter, Du Heng turned around and walked away from the palace. If it was getting late today, Zhao Yujie was in charge of the vigil tonight, so he could go back to rest.

Seeing Zhao Yujie's figure disappearing at the end of the stone path, Zhao Yujie, who had a respectful face, suddenly showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth.

At this time, one of the soldiers said: Lord Colonel, why did His Royal Highness not hand over this inner palace guard to the Lord to lead him? This Du Heng is a close minister by the emperor's side, which is worrying.

Zhao Yujie said in a cold voice, That's why His Highness the Crown Prince sent us to guard the Bishui Pavilion. It can be seen that His Highness also does not trust him, but he is the only one who can mobilize the inner palace guards. , and this Du Heng, like Yang Zhen, took the initiative to seek refuge with His Royal Highness, and His Highness also has doubts.

Hey, I used to think that Du Heng was a loyal minister, but I didn't expect it to be just a piece of shit. Another soldier laughed.

Loyal ministers? There are still several loyal ministers in the Great Yu Kingdom. It is true that they can keep their status and wealth. Zhao Yujie said lightly. At first, according to the plan, they were going to kill Du Heng and seize the inner palace.

I just never thought that Du Heng would take the lead in taking refuge with the prince, and because of this reason, they successfully controlled the inner palace.

It's a pity that it's a step late. Zhao Yujie was a little annoyed. He was just one step away from becoming the commander of the inner palace guards, and now he has to be subservient.

However, he believed that he would not wait too long. Once the prince ascended the throne, Du Heng would surely die, so he should show his face to His Royal Highness now.

Thinking of this, he looked into the Bishui Pavilion and said solemnly: Open your eyes to me, not a single fly can enter, otherwise be careful of your heads.

Yes. The guards in front of the door said in unison.

Outside the palace gate, Du Heng mounted his horse and headed home.

At this time, Chang'an City was still prosperous, as calm as usual, without a trace of abnormality, and the people did not notice it.

But what they didn't know was that the palace had changed a lot.

Turning from Suzaku Avenue to Fang Street, and entering Minfang, Du Heng instinctively felt a hint of danger when he passed an intersection in the square.

Just when he pulled back his horse and was about to escape, suddenly sixteen people appeared before and after him.

He looked warily at these sixteen faces, and five of them turned out to be the people of Chang'an who had been living in this district.

Who are you! Du Heng said angrily with his sword drawn.

As soon as he finished speaking, a voice sounded, General Du, my Highness treats you well, why did you take refuge with His Highness the Prince, this is really chilling.

Du Heng looked at the source of the voice, when the young man made way, and walked out alone while rubbing his chin.

Li San! Du Heng was taken aback when he saw the person coming.

It's down. Li San's smile was a little weird. General Du, let's talk. You should understand what they are holding. Your martial arts skills are useless.

Du Heng's eyes swept across the hands of Li San and the others. These were all short stick-shaped weapons, and he immediately understood what it was.

Musket. Du Heng knew that he couldn't resist at all. He had seen the power of these firearms, and the armor could not stop it.

Li San gestured, and a member of the secret guard immediately covered Du Heng's eyes with a cloth.

Then Du Heng only felt that he got into a carriage and walked a long way. When he was able to see something, he found himself in a woodshed with Li Sanzheng facing him.

General Du, let's make a long story short, what is the situation with the emperor and Concubine Zhen now? Li San asked coldly, and now he must use all means to rescue Concubine Zhen.

Du Heng looked at Li San, and instead of answering Li San's question, he said, I didn't expect Yang Zhen's words to be right, this secret guard really exists.

Yang Zhen. Li San showed a trace of disdain, Is it Yang Zhen from Lijingmen? He's really a thief who sees the wind.

This is a bad statement, whether it is a traitor or a loyal one, who is not trying to survive in this chaotic world. Du Heng's voice was a little hoarse.

Li San said disdainfully: It turns out that General Du and the traitorous people in the courtroom are just the same people. Since this is the case, I can kill you with peace of mind.

After that, Li San raised the short-barreled musket and pointed it at Du Heng.

Kill me, who can rescue Concubine Zhen and the emperor from the palace. Du Heng looked directly at Li San, as if he had guessed Li San's thoughts.

Li San suddenly laughed when he heard the words, and then he slowly put down the musket, General Du is indeed a smart person, but sometimes smart is mistaken by smart. Do you think I can't rescue Concubine Zhen without you?

If that's the case, why did you come to me? Du Heng still looked like he was winning.

Li San said slowly: It's for the sake of the Qingjun, to get rid of the ministers!

As soon as he finished speaking, Li San raised his musket and aimed it at Du Heng's forehead, General Du, you should have thought that today would come.

Wait! Just as Li San was about to pull the trigger, Du Heng suddenly said.

Why, does General Du have any last words? I'm still afraid... Li San said contemptuously.

Du Heng looked at Li San and seemed to have made up his mind. He said, Would you believe it if the emperor asked me to pretend to be the prince?

The emperor asked you to pretend to take refuge with the prince? Li San's expression moved slightly.

Du Heng sighed slightly, he didn't want to tell this secret, but now Li San asked him to tell him, otherwise, how could he be worthy of Xiao Wenxuan if he died before his apprenticeship.

What's going on? Li San's expression became confused.

Du Heng said slowly at this time: The emperor had already suspected Shangdonggong and the empress after he fainted for the first time. When he woke up, he summoned me to discuss this matter in secret. The emperor knew that the prince must have been fully prepared if he dared to act like this. Among the guards of the inner palace, there are bound to be people placed by the prince, and in order to control the palace, the prince will definitely kill me, so instead of that, it is better to pretend to be with the prince and perhaps leave his life to act on a whim.”

After a pause, Du Heng continued: Also, knowing the son Mo Ruofu, in the emperor's opinion, the crown prince is incompetent and overjoyed. It's King Zhao. Now all the intrigues and tricks in this palace have the shadow of King Zhao. Once King Zhao enters the capital, it will be impossible to return to the sky with King Zhao's old-fashioned scheming. Although I really want to see Fei Zhongshu and General Luo, Yang Zhen takes refuge. With the Prince, his eyes are everywhere in Chang'an City, and I am the person he focuses on monitoring, so I can't pass the news at all.