Your father-in-law and Han Zheng were a little overwhelmed by these successive reversals. Seeing his hurried expression, they ignored the mess in front of them and followed him quickly.

At this time, Chu Zhao had already led his people out of the General Military Mansion as quickly as possible.

Outside the gate of the mansion, the guards of the General Military Mansion were lying on the ground. Qi Fengshan, General Xiao, Yun Qi and others were all waiting eagerly at the gate. Behind them, there was a group of Jingnan Army waiting in formation.

Seeing Chu Zhao coming out, several people came forward to greet him.

"Princess, what's wrong with your face?" As a doctor, Yun Qi was the first to notice the injury on her face.

"It's okay, I was scratched." Chu Zhao didn't have time to explain, and directly gave orders to Qi Fengshan and deputy general Zhou Qian, "Ma Delong is dead. In order to prevent a mutiny, General Zhang and I must rush to the Wuzhou military camp immediately. Sir and Vice General Zhou led all the Jingnan Army to guard all exits of the General Military Mansion, block all news, and prohibit anyone from entering or exiting. If anyone dares to break in, they will be killed on the spot."

Ma Delong is dead?

Qi Fengshan felt a chill in his heart and could hardly believe his ears.

"How did he die? What happened inside?"

"I don't have time. I'll talk to you in detail later." Chu Zhao turned to tell Ah Ao to prepare his horse, and asked Iron Hammer to pick off some sets of clothes of the guards of the General Military Mansion. Before leaving, he told Qi Fengshan again, "Sir, remember, I don't have any No one is allowed in or out until we come back, not anyone.”

Seeing her solemn expression, Qi Fengshan hurriedly clasped his fists and responded: "Don't worry, Princess, I will definitely abide by the Princess's instructions and defend the General Military Mansion. The Princess should also take care of herself."

Chu Zhao nodded, said no more, and the four of them, A'ao Tiechui and Zhang Xingzhou, mounted their horses and galloped away.

As soon as she left, He Yunjie and Han Zhenggui's father-in-law arrived at the gate.

Just as He Yunjie was about to cross the threshold, a dozen spears were placed in front of him.

Your father-in-law was startled and hurriedly stepped forward and yelled: "How dare you be rude to Eunuch Feng, why don't you get out of the way!"

Unfortunately, his words had no effect. Vice General Zhou held his sword and shouted loudly: "The princess has an order. No one is allowed to enter or leave the General Military Mansion. Anyone who intrudes will be shot to death!"

"Back off!"

"Back off!"

The Jingnan Army shouted in unison.

He Yunjie did not step back, his narrow phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, and his jade-like face was instantly covered with a layer of frost: "Our family has the emperor's mandate, how can you and others stop us?"

"The princess said that no matter who dares to break in, they will be killed on the spot!" Adjutant Zhou said loudly.

Beheaded on the spot?

He Yunjie turned to look at the Jingnan Army who was like an iron wall outside the door, and finally realized that he had been tricked by Princess Jingnan.

She guessed his identity, but did not reveal it on the spot. Instead, she retreated and pretended to leave everything to him, allowing him to relax his vigilance and allow her to leave first.

As a result, as soon as she went out, she turned around and put him under house arrest.

This woman is really a cunning fox, good at disguise and extremely deceptive. If you are not careful, you will fall into her trap.

But why did she put him under house arrest?

What is her purpose in doing this?

He Yunjie took back the foot that stepped out of the threshold and clasped his hands in his sleeves.

Somehow, at this moment, he remembered the image of the woman writing on his palm.

The hand that grasped his fingertips was white and smooth, as soft as boneless.

That hand not only grabbed his hand, but also opened Ma Delong's eyelids, tested his breath, and pressed on his chest...

wrong.

Ma Delong was already dead at that time. As a doctor, she should have been able to see at a glance why she was still carrying out futile rescue efforts.

She's not rescuing people, she's looking for something!

Rolling her eyelids and sniffing is just a cover-up, her real purpose should be...

He Yunjie suddenly thought of a possibility and hurriedly ordered his father-in-law in a deep voice: "Go and see if there are any military symbols on Ma Delong!"

Your father-in-law was stunned for a moment, then turned and ran back.

Just after running two steps, He Yunjie stopped him again: "Forget it, don't go."

The soldier talisman must have been taken away by the woman, otherwise she would not have left so happily.

He said, how could she be willing to leave like this.

It seemed that he still underestimated her.

After countless calculations, she was still not counted in the end.

Now that she has obtained Ma Delong's talisman, who knows what amazing things she will do?

……

At the military camp in the western suburbs, Chu Zhao got off his horse and showed his military talisman to the camp defenders: "There is a change in the city. We are here to see Deputy Commander Qiao on the order of Commander Ma and lead the way quickly."

When Murong Xiao planned to directly raise troops to attack the capital, he carefully studied Ma Delong, who was guarding Huguang, as a powerful enemy, and he knew Ma Delong's interpersonal relationships well.

And the deputy commander-in-chief Qiao Yan, whom Chu Zhao was going to meet now, was Ma Delong's subordinate, but his relationship with Ma Delong was not as harmonious as it seemed.

Ma Delong was ambitious, formed cliques for personal gain, ignored court regulations, and had close private contacts with the King of Liang. Qiao Yan was a man who abided by his duties, was loyal to his duties, and could not tolerate sand in his eyes.

It is conceivable that such an upright person, who has been suppressed by a superior he despises for a long time, and is unable to change the status quo, must be angry and unhappy in his heart.

Therefore, Murong Xiao specifically mentioned this person to Chu Zhao when he was leaving, telling her that if she ever faced Ma Delong, she could use her discretion to instigate Qiao Yan for her use.

When the soldiers guarding the camp saw that Chu and Zhao were all wearing the guard uniforms of the General Military Mansion, and the military talismans in their hands were real, they took them directly to Qiao Yan's camp without asking any questions.

Qiao Yan is nearly forty years old, with a medium build, a strong physique, strong features, and a pair of bright eyes. You can tell by his appearance that he is a gentleman.

After all, he was the deputy commander-in-chief. When he saw that Chu Zhao and others had unfamiliar faces, Qiao Yan immediately became suspicious.

Just as he was about to test them with words, Chu Zhao spoke first.

"Deputy Commander Qiao, we are not Commander Ma's people. Commander Ma colluded with the King of Liang to rebel. Eunuch Feng, the commander of the Jinyu Guard sent by the court, was killed by the sword. Eunuch Feng knew that Vice Commander Qiao was against The imperial court is so loyal that we specially asked Deputy General Qiao to lead troops to capture King Liang.

Time is running out. Please hurry up, Deputy General Qiao, and set out with us. I will talk to you in detail on the way. Eunuch Feng asked me to tell you that as long as we can successfully capture the Liang King, he will report it to the court. Help Deputy General Qiao get rid of the word 'vice'. "

There was no one else in the tent. When Chu Zhao said this, Iron Hammer, Ao, Zhang Xingzhou and the other three were all staring at Qiao Yan, ready to take him down at any moment if he yelled.

Fortunately, although Qiao Yan was shocked, he remained fearless and calm in the face of danger as a general should.

He did not believe Chu Zhao's words immediately, nor did he call people in to arrest them. Instead, he stared at Chu Zhao and looked him up and down, and then said after a long while: "Tell me the truth, who are you?"

Chu Zhao laughed, reached out and took off his helmet, shaking off his hair: "To be honest, I am Princess Chu Zhao of Jingnan."

Qiao Yan suddenly stood up in shock, his expression even more moved than when he heard that Ma Delong was dead.

"Princess Jingnan?" He murmured, "Are you the Princess Jingnan who pacified Wusul, and two days ago, like a magic weapon descending from the sky, lifted the siege of Yongxian County?"

"Yes, it's me." Chu Zhao smiled and nodded.

Qiao Yan walked around several cases and walked up to her, knelt down on one knee, cupped his fists and saluted: "Your Majesty, please accept Qiao Yan's bow!"

Chu Zhao hurriedly went to help him: "General Qiao, you're too polite. I can't afford your gift."

"No, the princess deserves it." Qiao Yan said with emotion, "I heard that the rebels in the south were in rebellion. I wanted to lead troops to quell the rebellion, but the commander-in-chief refused. Fortunately, the princess arrived in time, wiped out the rebels, and saved the city. The wealth and lives of hundreds of thousands of people in Yongxian County, your great kindness and righteousness will be remembered forever by the general and the people of Yongxian County."

"Vice-General Qiao's words are serious, please get up quickly!" Chu Zhao stretched out his hand to help him up, and said seriously, "It's not too late. If Deputy-Commander Qiao can trust me, please lead your troops to follow me into the city immediately. Don't If so, let’s talk about it on the way.”

"Okay, I'm just going to order the troops. Please wait a moment, Princess." Qiao Yan readily agreed, got up and walked out.

"I'll go with Deputy Commander Qiao," Zhang Xingzhou said.

Although Qiao Yan acted sincerely and did not seem to be cheating, Zhang Xingzhou decided to follow him out of caution.

Qiao Yan seemed to have read through his thoughts and asked, "What is the name of this general?" He cupped his fists and asked.

Zhang Xingzhou returned the salute with clasped fists and said bluntly: "Xining rebel Zhang Xingzhou."

"..." Qiao Yan widened his eyes, looked at him, and then at Chu Zhao. He suppressed his shock and stretched out his hand to invite him: "General Zhang, please."

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