"Han Zhong! Come out and answer!"
Pan Ren rode on his horse, arrogant and proud, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has ordered! I will temporarily take over the defense of Shuozhou!"
"You must immediately surrender your military seals and tokens, open the city gates, and welcome the royal army into the city to assist in the defense! If you disobey orders again, you will be charged with treason!"
On the top of the city wall, Han Zhong was supported by his personal soldiers. His face was pale and he was coughing non-stop, as if he was about to die at any moment.
He thought Pan Ren had given up, but he didn't expect him to come back.
So he arranged for Zhong Dahu to go to Wuzhou City to recruit soldiers, and Tian Qing and Lin Feng returned to Yinzhou and Weizhou respectively.
Shuozhou only had a hundred Modao soldiers and nine hundred elite cavalry, and seemed to be outnumbered.
"Lord Pan..."
Han Zhong's voice was weak. "Shuozhou's military affairs have their own rules. I need to ask for instructions..."
"Who do you want to ask for instructions? A dead person?"
Pan Ren interrupted sternly, gloating. "Han Zhong, don't be so shameless! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is giving you this opportunity because he thinks you have made great contributions! If you don't hand over the power, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"If you want us to hand over power, just step over us!"
Xi Sheng and Guo Luo responded loudly.
"Disobeying the Crown Prince's orders is treason! Everyone, follow my orders. Attack the city immediately and capture these traitors. There will be a generous reward."
Pan Ren had five thousand soldiers and horses behind him, and seeing that there were not many soldiers and horses in the city, he shouted an order, "Capture Han Zhong and the other commanders alive, and you will be promoted three levels!"
When these soldiers who were lured by Pan Ren heard this, they immediately became restless.
"If you dare to attack the city, don't blame us for not considering our comrades-in-arms!" Han Zhong responded coldly.
Xi Sheng led a hundred Modao warriors and stood proudly on the top of the city wall, with the big swords in his hands flashing with cold light.
Guo Luo also turned around and went down the city wall, gathered 900 elite cavalrymen, and prepared to open the gate and charge.
Just when the two sides were on the verge of a fight, a team of carriages and horses came galloping!
"Stop it all!" a clear shout rang out.
Yin Yao got off the carriage under the protection of Xiao Cheyun.
She was dressed in plain white, her face was haggard, but she had a dignified air.
"Master Pan! What are you doing? Your husband's body is still warm, and you're already leading your troops to seize power. Do you want to dishearten the soldiers of Shuozhou and cause unrest on the border?!"
Pan Ren was stunned. He didn't expect Yin Yao to appear suddenly. "Princess...Princess? Why are you here..."
"I am the wife appointed by His Majesty to marry Zhao Muyun! My husband died for his country, so it is only natural for me to come to Shuozhou and see the place he protected with his life!"
Yin Yao's voice was filled with grief and anger. He glanced at the soldiers on the city wall, and seeing the sadness and anger in their eyes, he calmed down a little and continued:
"The defense of Shuozhou is the responsibility of Han Sima and the other generals! Sir Pan, please do not interfere! Please return!"
Pan Ren's face turned grim: "Princess! This is the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Is the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince more important than the order of His Majesty granting marriage? More important than the stability of the border?" Yin Yao refused to give in.
At this time, Xiao Cheyun also stepped forward, showing the token of the Prince of Jin's Mansion, and said in a deep voice to the captain of the 5,000 state soldiers:
"Generals, Shuozhou has just experienced a bloody battle, and General Zhao has just passed away. Seizing power at this time is not only illogical, but may also provoke a mutiny and lead to disaster!"
"His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is concerned about the safety of the Northern Frontier. I urge you all to prioritize the greater good and withdraw your troops immediately! All matters will be discussed after reporting this to His Majesty!"
The general leading the troops was already dissatisfied with the Crown Prince and Pan Ren's forced troop deployment, and when he saw the Princess and the Prince of Jin's men coming forward, he immediately hesitated.
In the end, under Xiao Cheyun's "persuasion" and Yin Yao's persistence, the five thousand soldiers slowly retreated.
Pan Ren was so angry that his face turned blue, but he was helpless. He could only say a few harsh words and leave in shame.
The crisis on the city wall was temporarily resolved, but Han Zhong looked at Yin Yao and Xiao Cheyun with a look full of vigilance.
The King of Jin extended his hand too quickly.
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