Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

Ning Fan's intention was obvious, that is, to tell Zhuang Wen that even if Song Chengzhou was caught, he would be killed directly instead of being escorted back to Kyoto.

Ning Fan said this with the purpose of releasing smoke bombs to confuse Zhuang Wen and Yue Chunping.

Sure enough, when the two heard what Ning Fan said, they breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

"Your Highness, isn't that irrefutable evidence that Song Chengzhou secretly hid the dragon robe? If you ask me, just burn him to death and make him completely clean!"

Yue Chunping said harshly.

Zhuang Wen on the side might be afraid that Yue Chunping's words would reveal his flaws too much, so he quickly said: "After all, he is a feudal official. As an imperial envoy, it is good for your highness to be more careful! Just listen to your highness!"

After speaking, Zhuang Wen winked at Yue Chunping.

In fact, even Ning Fan could see the meaning.

Just tell Yue Chunping, don’t worry, just rush in and kill!

By then the deal was done and Ning Fan had nothing to say.

"Let's go down and have a look."

Ning Fan didn't waste any time and took Yue Chunping and Zhuang Wen directly downstairs.

On the opposite side, Song Chengzhou also came to the top of the wall with the help of the Yamen soldiers.

"Your Highness, I have been wronged!"

Song Chengzhou knelt down with a plop, his face that had gone through many vicissitudes of life was full of grievances.

"Sir Song, it is not up to you to decide whether you have been wronged or not. I now order you to open the door and be captured. As for the follow-up matters, I will definitely handle it impartially."

Ning Fan shouted sharply.

"Your Highness must have heard some rumors. Please give me some time."

Song Chengzhou sighed.

"Your Highness, this person is stalling for time."

Zhuang Wen had a gloomy face.

Ning Fan nodded slightly: "Master Song, since you haven't done anything wrong, what are you afraid of? Come down and open the door, let's have a good chat!"

"Your Highness, if the door opens, I will die!"

Song Chengzhou said in a deep voice.

boom!

An arrow was aimed at Song Chengzhou, but it missed and was blocked by a cadre beside Song Chengzhou with a shield.

Ning Fan looked over and saw Yue Chunping retracting his bow and arrow.

"General Yue, who asked you to shoot arrows privately?"

Ning Fan scolded sharply.

A sharp look flashed across Yue Chunping's face, but in the end he lowered his head and said: "Your Highness, don't follow the old man's chatter, just go straight in!"

Although Ning Fan knew that this was Yue Chunping's deliberate disturbance, there was nothing he could do for the time being.

If Yue Chunping is not allowed to attack the Governor's Mansion now, Ning Fan is afraid that these two people will become suspicious.

After careful consideration, Ning Fan gritted his teeth and said: "It's okay to arrest Song Chengzhou, but we must make sure there are no casualties. Remember, there must be no casualties."

"As ordered!"

Yue Chunping was overjoyed and immediately called his subordinates and ordered them to attack the gate.

The huge log was lifted by more than a dozen people and slammed into the door.

After a violent impact, the door didn't move at all.

Soon, the Yamen soldiers in the courtyard counterattacked.

The two sides fought back and forth, and Ning Fan smelled a hint of blood in the air.

Soon, the door was knocked open, and soldiers poured into the governor's office like a stream of water.

When Ning Fan saw this, he knew that the time had come for him to take action.

"Master Zhuang, get down quickly and don't let the old thief Song Chengzhou die! I'm going to get my father's secret order. His old man has already calculated the situation today and has even prepared the rewards for the two of you."

"Remember, never let Song Chengzhou die, I will deal with him personally later!"

Ning Fan said to Zhuang Wen beside him.

"I understand, Your Highness wants to kill this old thief with his own hands!"

Although Zhuang Wen was reluctant, he did not dare to say no.

"If you catch him, take him directly to Qianjiang Courtyard, where I will read out the imperial court's reward for you two!"

Ning Fan warned.

When Zhuang Wen heard that there was a reward, he was overjoyed: "Your Highness, I will leave immediately!

Zhuang Wen left quickly and rushed towards the Governor's Mansion. More than 500 soldiers also poured in like a tide.

For a time, the streets were clean.

"Your Highness, what should we do next?"

Ergou came over and said.

"Hurry up and take people back to Qianjiang Courtyard. The terrain there is high and easy to defend and difficult to attack. Let Wang Tao and Chang Yuan lead people to ambush and guard the key points! I will go back in a while, and Zhuang Wen and Yue Chunping will also return soon. "

Ning Fan whispered.

Ning Fan originally planned to secretly capture these two men at the Governor's Mansion, but seeing Zhuang Wen and Yue Chunping staying close to these soldiers, Ning Fan felt that he had no way to do it.

After thinking about it carefully, I came up with the idea of ​​using the imperial edict to trick these two people into Qianjiang Villa.

Judging from the current situation, there is a high probability that these two people will take the bait!

As soon as Ning Fan returned to the Qianjiang Courtyard, he saw that fortifications had begun to be arranged in the courtyard. Ning Fan immediately ordered the middle door to be opened wide, waiting for Zhuang Wen and Yue Chunping to take the bait.

"Er Gou, if Zhuang Wen and Yue Chunping want to bring troops up later, stop them!"

Ning Fan ordered Ergou.

The situation is very critical, and Ning Fan's mind is also very confused at this time.

There are only more than 200 people under his command. It is really troublesome to deal with the 500 people under Yue Chunping.

"Wang Tao, you go out of the city now and take my warrant to meet Luo Yong! Let him bring the canal transport troops to relieve the siege as soon as possible!"

Ning Fan wrote a secret order and ordered Wang Tao to deliver the letter in person.

After doing all this, Ning Fan calmed down and waited slowly.

Not long after, he heard a commotion outside. Ning Fan opened the window and looked out, just in time to see the mighty people and horses at the foot of the mountain!

As expected, Yue Chunping and Zhuang Wen came with their troops!

Although they were far away, Ning Fan still saw Ergou stopping the two men.

The two sides didn't know what they said. In short, Yue Chunping and Zhuang Wen seemed to have given up on the idea of ​​leading troops into the other courtyard, and only brought a dozen soldiers to escort Song Chengzhou towards the other courtyard.

Ning Fan was ecstatic when he saw the other party taking the bait.

But I also know that this is where the danger begins.

"Always on guard, take them down as soon as they come in!"

Ning Fan walked out holding the sword.

The sound of footsteps was getting closer and closer, and Ning Fan's hand on the sword became tighter and tighter.

Ten Orion soldiers stood behind Ning Fan, their dark repeating crossbows ready for use.

"Your Highness! The old thief has brought it to you."

Zhuang Wen had obviously changed into official uniform, and he looked very impressive.

It seems that he came to accept the award happily.

Yue Chunping looked slightly nervous, his eyes looking left and right like a hawk.

"Thank you for your hard work! Come in quickly!"

Ning Fan waved to the two of them.

When everyone entered the courtyard, they heard a bang at the courtyard door, and then the dark garrison rushed up.

"Dog thief!"

Yue Chunping drew his sword to resist, but the spear in Chang Yuan's hand knocked the weapon away. Then more than a dozen soldiers swarmed forward and captured Yue Chunping directly.

The remaining dozen soldiers also wanted to resist. Ning Fan waved his hand, and the Orion soldier's repeating crossbows behind him were not polite. With a whoosh of arrows, these people were accurately shot.

The situation changed so fast that Zhuang Wen had no time to react. Even Song Chengzhou, who was caught, looked stunned.

The air was filled with the smell of blood, and Ning Fan said with a livid face: "Chang Yuan, you lead people to block the way up the mountain. If you only take one step up the mountain, we will kill you without mercy."