On the border of southern Xinjiang, there are swamps and jungles all over the place, surrounded by deep forests filled with miasma.

A large group of soldiers in armor hurried on their way full of exhaustion.

Many people were still wounded, and the blood on the armor had dried up, covered with a layer of dust, and looked a little embarrassed.

They seem to have just experienced a fierce battle, marching feebly.

A general with bloodstains on his face frowned and looked back worriedly, then turned to look at Jiang Muxi, Prince Jiang who was riding a horse beside him, and said respectfully.

"Your Highness, maybe the army has already thrown off the pursuers, and the soldiers are already exhausted after driving all night. There are still many wounded in the army. Why don't we stop to rest and eat something?"

Jiang Muxi's face was pale. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who had always been pampered, had been chased and chased all night. At this moment, he couldn't hold on any longer, so he took a deep breath and said with force.

"Then find a place and let the army repair it."

The Tiger Xiao Army who escorted Jiang Muxi all the way out of the capital to avoid the pursuit of Shangguan Li led his troops, not only lost most of them, but also severely injured their vitality.

Now there are only a few thousand people left in the Tiger Roaring Army, protecting Jiang Muxi and rushing all the way to Nanjiang, the bitter cold land in the southernmost part of Jiang country.

In Shuzhou City in southern Xinjiang, the person who led the army to station here was Jiang Hanwu, the younger brother of the old emperor Jiang Guo.

That is, the uncle of Jiang Muxi and Jiang Xunyan.

The land in Shuzhou is barren and suffers from severe drought all the year round, it is not easy to grow rice, and it is extremely cold in winter.

It has always been a place of exile for criminal officials.

Jiang Muxi, a majestic orthodox prince, was forced to this bitter cold place by Jiang Xunyan. Although he survived, it would be as difficult as going up to the sky if he wanted to make a comeback in the future.

All the officials in the court are already Jiang Xunyan's puppet subordinates. Those ministers who supported Jiang Muxi were all charged with trumped-up charges. Those who ransacked their homes were sent to prisons.

Even Xia Fuguo, who was very powerful and prestigious, was deprived of his official position and placed under house arrest in the capital.

In this battle, Jiang Muxi suffered a crushing defeat and almost lost his life.

If his father hadn't left ten thousand Tiger Roaring Army to protect him to the death, he might have died long ago.

After the repair, Jiang Muxi led the Tiger Roaring Army all the way to Shuzhou.

Passing through the swamp and deep forest, the road is deserted, the land is dry and the farmland has long been abandoned, and it is full of dry weeds.

Even if you see a few thatched huts occasionally, they are deserted and uninhabited.

After another day of driving, we finally arrived at the city of Shuzhou.

The gates of the city were closed tightly, and the soldiers guarding the city with long guns, when they saw the army approaching the city, glanced secretly and retreated.

No matter how the people in the city screamed, they couldn't come out.

In fact, Jiang Muxi didn't know Jiang Hanwu, his uncle who was stationed in Shuzhou. He seemed to have only met Jiang Hanwu once since he was born.

He only knew that his father hated this rude and reckless younger brother very much, but because he was a brother of a compatriot, he gave him the title of King of Southern Xinjiang and drove him to Shuzhou.

I haven't summoned him for more than ten years, it seems that I have forgotten this real brother.

Shouting in the city until my tongue was dry, no one paid any attention.

There was no other way, so Jiang Muxi had no choice but to order to repair and station in place.

A bonfire was lit at night, and Jiang Muxi sat in the temporary tent, looking tired.

Two counselors and several generals were standing in front of him.

Li Fengyou, who had taken off her veil a long time ago, stood quietly beside Jiang Muxi like a statue. Her arm was tied with a white bandage, which was stained red with blood. There were several stab wounds on her body, and the blood soaked the black Clothes, no traces can be seen.

The counselor in white said with a calm expression.

"Your Highness, if the King of Nanjiang doesn't send people to discuss after noon tomorrow, why don't we attack the city? If we wait any longer, I'm afraid Shangguan Li will lead his troops to chase after him."

Jiang Muxi rubbed his forehead, looked at the generals in front of him, and asked.

"What do the generals think?"

The leading general with a scar on his face was determined, and he nodded.

"Your Highness, now we can only follow Mr. Zhuge's method. The King of Southern Border avoids seeing him because he doesn't intend to let His Highness enter the city. In this case, we have no other choice."

Jiang Muxi nodded and stood up.

"Since this is the case, the uncle will not show up at noon tomorrow, so we can only attack the city."

After finishing speaking, Jiang Muxi stood upright, bowed to the subordinates in the tent who swore to follow him to the death, and said solemnly.

"Mr. Zhuge, several generals, I would like to thank you for your desperate protection. If he can return to the throne and help Datong, I will definitely reward you."

Several generals in the tent looked terrified, knelt down in fear, and said in unison.

"It's an honor for the ministers to share the joys and sorrows with His Highness. The ministers must swear to follow His Highness the Crown Prince."

Jiang Muxi's attitude towards his subordinates was extremely humble and respectful.

"Okay, the generals must be tired from all the hard work. Let's go down and have a rest. There may be another fierce battle tomorrow. I hope the generals take care of themselves."

Several generals left the tent one after another, and Zhuge Changming also left, but before leaving, he glanced at Li Fengyou rather deeply, and then left with his hands folded.

As soon as the person left, Jiang Muxi sat down a little slumped. He frowned tightly, with a tired and desperate look on his face. He shook his head with a wry smile, and murmured softly.

"It's ridiculous, I didn't expect the second brother to have planned it for a long time. Even if others were vigilant, they still didn't raise their guard against the second brother. That's why... ended up like this, forced to this bitter cold place , father, I am afraid that if father falls into the hands of the second brother, there will be misfortune."

Li Fengyou said coldly.

"Your Highness is so depressed, could it be that you have accepted your fate?"

Jiang Muxi had long since been crushed by such a blow, and the high spirits she had been holding on to in front of her subordinates had long since dissipated, and she leaned back in her chair in a self-defeating manner, her eyes darkened.

"Suzaku, look at the current state of the palace. It is still the crown prince who was once so high-spirited and arrogant. He is like a dog that loses his family. The power in the court and military is in the hands of my second brother. Even if I capture Shuzhou tomorrow, there will be another What's the use. With these tens of thousands of Tiger Roaring Army, can this palace take back the capital?"

Li Fengyou glanced at Jiang Muxi lightly, and frowned slightly.

It's no wonder that the prince of Jiang country can't compete with Jiang Xunyan. How can such a cowardly character compare to the ambitious Jiang Xunyan who suffers from hardships.

It seems that what Her Royal Highness said is true, if Jiang Muxi succeeds as emperor when the situation is stable, with a kind heart, he may be able to become a wise emperor, which is nothing but merit.

But if the court is in turmoil, he can only be a cowardly and mediocre king.

But even if Jiang Muxi was a dou who couldn't help him, Li Fengyou would never give up on him at this time.

"If Your Highness cannot regain the throne by himself, then it is better to ask others for help."

Jiang Muxi looked up at Li Fengyou in astonishment.

"Ask for help, who are you talking about?"

Li Fengyou's expression remained unchanged, and he said softly.

"Yan Kingdom."

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