Chapter 459 Alliance

On February 2, the dragon raised its head.

Because of the heavy snow and ice, it was impossible to fight, so the border guards were able to rest and catch their breath.

Yu Cheng drank the cough medicine and was about to go to the military camp when the spy he sent out came back.

"Your Highness, something happened in the Mobei army." The spy reported.

Yu Cheng was shocked when he heard this and asked in a concentrated voice.

The spy was far away and didn't know what happened in the Mobei military camp. He only knew that there was a fire last night and there was chaos in the army. Today, the whole army was under strict alert.

"Not only that, at dawn today, a woman escaped from the Mobei Army and was escorted by a group of Mobei people to the southwest..."

"Southwest..." Yu Cheng pondered for a moment after hearing this, and suddenly reacted: "Nanyan! The woman must be from Nanyan."

But why would the Mobei people help the Nanyan woman escape? What is the identity of the woman? Could she be the fifth princess of Nanyan?

What happened in the Mobei Army?

Yu Cheng had many doubts in his mind, but he had no answers.

The grassland is empty and flat, and it is very difficult for spies to monitor. In order to avoid being discovered, they can only stay away, so they can only find out this much.

Yu Cheng pursed his lips and said in a deep voice: "Keep paying attention, and report back immediately if there is any news."

"Yes." The spy took the order and left.

Yu Cheng thought for a moment and called out, "Someone come."

Yang Quan entered the room and said, "What do you want, Your Highness?"

Yu Cheng said, "Send a team to Nanyan to find out the identity of the woman in Nanyan." After a pause

, Yu Cheng added, "If they are far away from the border and close to Yicheng, let them report the urgent and important news to King Jing."

"...Yes." Yang Quan was stunned for a moment and responded, and immediately went to arrange the troops.

This day, Yu Cheng was speculating about the changes in the Mobei army. After many associations and repeated thinking, he vaguely guessed something, but he was still not sure.

After nightfall, Yu Cheng washed up and prepared to rest.

"Knock knock!" There was a sudden knock on the door.

"Your Highness, there is something important." Yang Quan's voice was deep and urgent.

Yu Cheng, who had just gotten into bed, hurriedly put on his shoes, put on his coat and went to open the door.

"What's so urgent?" Yu Cheng asked as he opened the door.

Yang Quan looked serious, leaned close to Yu Cheng's ear and whispered a few words, then handed him a note.

Yu Cheng's expression suddenly changed after reading it, and he walked out.

Yang Quan reminded him, "Your Highness, it's cold at night, so put on your clothes first."

Yu Cheng paused, took a look at his clothes, and quickly turned back into the house, saying as he walked, "Send someone to call Lord Shen."

Yang Quan instructed a guard, then followed him into the house, helped Yu Cheng change his clothes, and put a cloak on Yu Cheng before leaving the house.

"Is the carriage ready?" Yu Cheng asked as he walked.

Yang Quan said, "I've asked someone to prepare it before I came to report."

Yu Cheng felt relieved when he heard this, and hurried to the gate of the mansion. After walking a few steps, Shen Changze caught up with him.

"Your Highness, it's so late. Where are you going and what's the matter?" Shen Changze's face was full of confusion. Yu

Cheng said solemnly, "Let's talk in the car."

Shen Changze saw Yu Cheng like this and immediately understood that something important was going on, so he followed silently.

When the three of them arrived at the mansion gate, the carriage was already waiting outside the gate, and a team of guards on horseback were accompanying them.

Yu Cheng and Shen Changze got on the carriage, and Yang Quan ordered the coachman to go to the city gate.

It was already dark, and the snow was cold. There were few people on the streets, and the sound of horse hooves stepping on the ground and the sound of wheels rolling were particularly clear.

A lamp was lit on the wall of the car, emitting a warm yellow light, which was reflected on Yu Cheng's sullen face.

Shen Changze put his hands on his knees and sat upright.

He racked his brains and thought about it, but he still couldn't figure out what happened that was worthy of Yu Cheng's attention. Also, what were they doing at the city gate so late at night?

Yu Cheng knew that Shen Changze was confused, and looked at him and said, "The fourth prince of Mobei is here."

What?

Shen Changze's face suddenly changed, and his eyes were shocked like copper bells.

"What is he doing here?" After a long while, Shen Changze came to his senses.

Given the relationship between Mobei and Dazhao, there was really no reason for the two parties to meet. And there was only one possibility for the fourth prince of Mobei to come here at such a huge risk.

"He wants to join forces with His Highness?" Shen Changze was almost certain.

Yu Cheng nodded: "Yes, Getu is three miles outside the city now."

Less than half an hour ago, when the general guarding the city was patrolling on the city wall as usual, a feather arrow was suddenly shot and hit the city wall with a sound.

The night was quiet, and the sound was clearly audible. The general followed the sound and went out of the city to investigate. He picked up a feather arrow under the city wall with a note tied to the arrow.

The note said that Getu of Mobei paid a visit to the Prince of Dazhao and brought a sincere alliance. He was waiting on the hill three miles west of the city.

After reading such a big event, the leading general did not dare to delay and immediately went to the general's mansion to report.

"Drive--" The carriage quickly arrived at the city gate.

The snow outside the city was thick and the carriage could not drive. Yu Cheng and Shen Changze had to get off the car and ride horses instead.

Before leaving the city, Shen Changze said cautiously: "Your Highness, bring more people with you. I will go check the place out after we get there to prevent it from being an enemy trap."

None of them had ever seen the Fourth Prince of Mobei, and none of them recognized his handwriting. It was difficult to tell the truth from the false based on just a note.

Yu Cheng knew what Shen Changze was worried about, and nodded, "You should be careful too."

After the agreement, the group rode out of the city and headed west.

Three miles was very close, and when there was only half a mile left, Shen Changze asked the team to stop.

He asked Yu Cheng to wait here for a while, and he led a team to explore the way.

Yu Cheng raised his eyes, and in the dim night, he could vaguely see the outline of the hill ahead.

Shen Changze and his men stopped their horses at the edge of the hill and looked around vigilantly.

"Wow--" A torch suddenly lit up at the foot of the hill, followed by several more, illuminating a small area of ​​the world.

Shen Changze looked closely and saw a group of Mobei people.

"Who is in front?" Shen Changze asked solemnly, his body tensed and his hands grasping the hilt of the sword, ready to fight at any time.

"Mobei Getu, I have been waiting for the Crown Prince of Dazhao for a long time." Someone in the crowd spoke.

Shen Changze said coldly: "What proof do you have?"

The other side was silent for a moment and said: "The seal can prove it."

After the words fell, someone took the seal and came forward alone, showing it to Shen Changze.

The other side only sent one person, and they were standing on horses, the gap was obviously very low and the danger was extremely low.

But just in case, Shen Changze still asked someone to come forward to get the seal and bring it back for him to check.

With the help of the firelight, Shen Changze confirmed that the seal was real.

"You are not the Crown Prince of Dazhao." The other side said in a firm tone.

This person is decisive in his actions and words, smart and intelligent, and must be the fourth prince Getu without a doubt.

Let's not beat around the bush. Shen Changze said in a serious tone, "It's cold on a snowy night. Your Highness is afraid of the wind, so please walk slowly. We will be here soon. Please wait for a moment, Prince Four."

After that, Shen Changze ordered someone to invite Yu Cheng to come.

He carefully estimated that the other side had only about a hundred people, less than half of their troops. This hill is not big, and it is impossible to hide too many people.

Therefore, the possibility of an ambush is extremely low, and it must be a sincere alliance.

"Come on, set the table and make tea to welcome the Crown Prince Dazhao." Getu whispered.

The Mobei guards received the order and quickly moved out a table and two chairs, and placed them on the flat ground in the middle of the hill. Then they put a small stove, a lamp, a teapot and tea sets...

When Yu Cheng arrived, the pot of water on the stove had just boiled, and Getu walked forward with a guard, sat down and made tea himself.