Another day has passed in Yinquan Village.
The condition of Prince Jin Yinzhao is still not optimistic. Although the number of convulsions has decreased, his fever has not subsided and his breath is getting weaker.
Everyone understood that time was running out.
With the assistance of Zhao Muyun and Mr. Zhou, Yinji drafted a righteous and stern manifesto, listing Xiao Lie's ten major crimes.
In particular, the charge of colluding with the Northern Di and plotting to murder the crown prince was secretly sent to Jinyang and various prefectures and counties in Hedong, and a copy was also sent to the rest of the country.
As soon as the manifesto was released, it caused an uproar in Hedong!
Many officials, gentry, and generals who were already dissatisfied with Xiao Lie's autocracy began to collude secretly, causing people to become restless.
Zhao Muyun also received the latest intelligence from various parties through Shen Qian's Yebushou system:
Jinyang is under martial law, the Northern Di are making unusual movements, and Yang Yan of Xijing is making some small moves...
"General, General Han Zhong has sent word that increased Northern Di cavalry activity has been detected along the Shuozhou border, and there appear to be signs of a large-scale mobilization."
"In addition, Lord Pei Lunpei of Longyou also wrote to say that the Dangxiang tribe in the north of Longyou has been restless recently and seems to have close contacts with the Northern Di envoys." Shen Qian reported.
Zhao Muyun stood at the entrance of the village, looking into the distance with cold eyes: "
As expected, the Northern Di are trying to take advantage of the situation and make it difficult for me to take care of both ends.
"General, should we return to Shuozhou immediately?" Xi Sheng asked.
Zhao Muyun shook his head. "Returning now would be exactly what the Northern Di want. They're eager for us to leave so they can fully support Xiao Lie or attack Jinyang directly."
He paused and ordered, "Send a message to Han Zhong, tell him to be vigilant, rely on the city's defenses, and firmly defend Shuozhou!"
"Tell Tian Qing and Lin Feng that they can take the initiative and organize a small team of elite soldiers to hunt down the Northern Di cavalry near Daqing Mountain. They should mainly harass them and demonstrate our presence!"
Last time, Tian Qing and Lin Feng carried out such an operation and achieved very good results, making the Tartars no longer dare to send out small groups of troops easily.
Now that Zhao Muyun is carrying out such an operation again, he is naturally familiar with it.
"Master, what about Jinyang?" Yinji asked.
"Jinyang..." Zhao Muyun looked at Yinji and Xiao Cheyun, "Prince, General Xiao, the letter has been sent. The next step is to find a way to cooperate with the outside world."
"General Xiao, you can secretly return to Jinyang in the near future and contact loyal and righteous people. I will send a team of elite Yebushou soldiers to escort you and assist you in your activities within the city."
Xiao Cheyun clasped his fists and said, "I will obey your orders! I will live up to the trust of the Crown Prince and the General!"
Zhao Muyun then said to Yinji, "Prince, you must stay here and stabilize the people's hearts. I will leave some troops behind to protect you and the Prince of Jin."
"Once Jinyang City is ready, it will be time for us to march at the gates and restore order!"
His arrangements were well-organized, including the defense of his hometown of Shuozhou, active planning for Jinyang, and the safety of Yinji and Prince of Jin.
Hearing this, he felt at ease, as if he had found his backbone.
However, on the night Xiao Cheyun was about to leave, Yinji cried out in grief from the adobe house: "Father!"
Prince Yinxi of Jin, the former ninth prince of Dayin, has a great chance of conquering the world.
But he ultimately could not survive the torture of tetanus and died in a coma without even leaving any last words.
......
There was a sound of sorrow in the adobe house.
Yinji lay on his father's still warm body and cried loudly.
Months of worry, fear, running around, and newly ignited hope have all turned into this heart-wrenching sorrow.
Mr. Zhou, Xiao Cheyun, Zhang Huan, Wang Ben, Li Mao and others also burst into tears and knelt on the ground.
Zhao Muyun stood aside with a sad face and sighed in his heart.
After all, the Prince of Jin is his father-in-law.
Before Zhao Muyun left, Yin Yao repeatedly reminded her to find her father.
However, this great hero eventually died in this remote village due to tetanus contracted from a wound. This is the cruelty of the troubled times.
He did not disturb Yinji's sadness, but just waited quietly.
After a long time, Yinji's crying gradually subsided, replaced by an almost cold silence.
He raised his head and wiped away his tears. The trace of childishness that remained in him had been replaced by complete determination and hatred.
He looked at Zhao Muyun, his voice hoarse but unusually clear: "Master, father... is gone."
Zhao Muyun nodded. "Prince, please accept my condolences. I will seek revenge from Li Jingang and Xiao Lie for my father-in-law's death and the fall of Hedong!"
"But please cheer up, my lord."
Yinji took a deep breath and glanced at everyone in the room:
"My father's legacy will rest solely on my shoulders! Xiao Lie, the traitor, the Northern Di barbarian, who pretends to be the leader of these thieves, I will slay him with my own hands to comfort my father's spirit in heaven!"
He turned to Zhao Muyun and bowed deeply. "Master, I am young and my virtue is weak. In this critical moment, I beg you to help me and take charge of the situation!"
"I am willing to treat you with respect as a teacher. All important military and political matters will be decided by you, Master!"
This was an extremely solemn entrustment, almost handing over one's entire life and property, as well as the Yin family's foundation, to Zhao Muyun.
Although Xiao Cheyun, Mr. Zhou and others were surprised, they all silently agreed when they thought about the current crisis and the ability and strength displayed by Zhao Muyun.
What's more, Zhao Muyun is the husband of Princess Qinghe, and he and the prince can be said to be a family!
There seems to be nothing wrong with the prince entrusting me with such an important task.
Zhao Muyun did not refuse, as this was not the time to be humble.
He helped Yin Ji up and said solemnly, "Yao'er and I are husband and wife, and we are both half members of the Yin family. How dare I not give my all? In that case, I will not be polite."
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