Two days later.

Wei Xiyin stayed in the palace and did not go anywhere, under the pretext of wanting to accompany the princess.

The Wei family's followers in the city began to go out and stroll around the city on the pretext of needing to "take a ride on horseback".

There was no one restricting their movements. As long as they stayed in the city and didn't go to places they shouldn't go, no one would care.

As for those ubiquitous gazes, the soldiers just pretend not to know.

Early in the morning.

The guards led their horses and strolled around the city for an hour. After returning, they rested for a while, and then another team of people and horses came out to continue strolling.

The temperature today is still very high and the sunlight is strong. I don’t know if they have become accustomed to such bad weather, but both the Wei family troops and the Zhongshan soldiers have significantly improved their heat tolerance.

For example, now.

Cheng Xiu was not afraid of the scorching sun and took his subordinates to the city gate.

They looked at Huizha Tower and Jianlou, and prepared to change the route to continue.

The city gate behind him suddenly opened, and General Xing Shi and his deputy general Zhang Jian hurriedly headed towards the palace.

The two men looked anxious, as if something had happened outside the city.

Cheng Xiu exchanged a glance with the guards around him, pondered for a moment, and followed them, leading the horse.

The post station was in the same direction as the royal palace. The soldiers on duty looked up from time to time, thinking that these Wei family soldiers were preparing to return to the post station to rest.

Wait until you reach the gate of the palace.

Xing Shi showed his name card and asked to see Yuan Sanlang.

Xing Shi bowed his head and reported, "Your Highness, our soldiers have detected a large number of monsters appearing in the direction of Xiaqu County, approximately ten thousand in number, and they are migrating this way."

It had wandered around Xiaqu County several times before and had been cleared out. It was very likely that it moved to Xiaqu from other places, and then wandered randomly along the road and walked to the vicinity of Zhongshan County.

Yuan Sanlang was afraid of the heat, so he leaned back on the couch without any manners, and said impatiently, "Do you still need me to teach you? Isn't there a procedure to follow? Just send the troops out."

"Yes!" Xing Shi responded calmly.

He no longer had any hope in Yuan Saburo. Even if the superiors were cruel, the monsters still had to be eliminated for the sake of those innocent lives.

I just don’t know how many more soldiers will die because of this.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt that the 'five days' mentioned by Miss Wei was actually enough.

He can't wait to change the status quo.

After Xing Shi and Zhang Jian reported, they prepared to leave.

Yuan Sanlang narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking of something, and suddenly said, "Leave this matter to Deputy General Zhong. Ask him to help prepare food and fodder."

Deputy General Zhong, deputy general of Commander Jiang of the Southern Garrison Army, was also a close confidant promoted by Yuan Saburo after he succeeded to the throne.

Zhang Jian lowered his head, appearing calm on the surface, but a huge wave was stirring in his heart.

Follow the previous process.

They should go find Mr. Hu, and let Mr. Hu come forward to determine the number of people to be cleared out, the equipment required, and the accompanying dry food.

Why did you suddenly change people?

Your Highness, is there a rift between you and Mr. Hu?

This may be an opportunity for them.

Before Zhang Jian could rejoice, he heard a palace attendant outside the palace announce, "Your Highness, Mr. Hu requests an audience."

Yuan Saburo didn't even raise his eyelids, "Announce."

Hu Cheng'en walked slowly into the hall and saw the two generals of the left vanguard camp, and he understood.

He took out the prepared documents and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, I have received news that a large army of monsters has appeared in Xiaqu County. This is the document regarding the grain inventory sent from the granary a few days ago. Please review it, Your Highness."

A palace servant came forward, took the document, and handed it respectfully to Yuan Sanlang.

Yuan Sanlang threw the document onto the couch without even glancing at it. "I've exhausted you all day, sir. I really can't go. I'll leave this matter to Vice General Zhong."

Hu Chengen paused and immediately understood what had happened.

Yuan Sanlang was a very suspicious person and could not tolerate others. When he released the grain at the princess's request, he had already guessed that this day would come.

Hu Cheng'en remained calm and composed. He asked directly, "Your Highness, are you dissatisfied with me because I acted on my own initiative before?"

Yuan Saburo smiled, "So you know you're acting on your own initiative, sir?"

"I did this for Your Highness...the princess..." Hu Cheng'en spoke sincerely. He was about to explain in detail when he caught a glimpse of Xing Shi and Zhang Jian still in the hall.

Upon hearing that there was "another hidden story", Yuan Sanlang sat up straighter. Could it be that Mr. Hu wanted to please Yuan Yuwan on the surface, but actually wanted to set a trap for her?

His expression changed from gloomy to bright. He turned to look at Xing Shi and the others and waved his hand impatiently, "You guys can leave first."

Hearing that it was about the princess, Xing Shi and Zhang Jian wanted to listen carefully, but they could not find an excuse to stay, so they had to leave unwillingly.

After coming out, Xing Shi looked worried.

But the palace was not a place for talking, and the princess's bedroom was in the harem, so they couldn't get there.

The two left the palace with solemn expressions.

Cheng Xiu, who was sitting at the entrance of the post station, saw the two people coming out of the palace gate, immediately stood up, and staggered back to the yard.

Xing Shi naturally saw him and planned to ask Wei to help convey a message to the palace, but she turned around and left.

What does this mean?

"General, let's go to the South City Gate to find Lieutenant General Zhong to prepare military supplies. The monster army is about to reach the border, and we really can't delay any longer." Zhang Jian spoke in a loud voice.

Xing Shi came back to his senses and nodded slightly.

No matter what, we have to get rid of the monsters outside first.

But then again, the two camps outside the city are jointly responsible, so where did General Chen go to slack off again...

The two walked towards the south gate together.

Upon hearing the news, Vice General Zhong came out to greet Xing Shi personally. He warmly received Xing Shi, his old face beaming with joy. "General Xing, please wait a moment. I will personally escort the grain for you."

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