When the grain shipment returned to Zhenjiang Pass, Chen San, the guard of the grain shipment, went to negotiate.
A moment later, Chen San returned with a dark face: "Sir, the people at Zhenjiang Pass said they suspect the men we brought back are spies, and they won't let anyone in."
Qi Yunxiao was stunned: How did they know?
Did His Majesty speak to them about this?
That's impossible!
Although Your Majesty knew about this arrangement, why didn't Your Majesty tell them?
Besides, if His Majesty had reminded them, they would be even less likely to stop him.
Even if you know, you should pretend you don't! Don't you understand?!
Qi Yunxiao decided to negotiate in person.
When Qi Yunxiao saw the bearded man sitting calmly and steadily in the room, he understood.
Hey!
Isn't that Jiang Hai, the deputy commander of Zhenjiang Pass?!
So it turns out he didn't know anything; he was just holding a grudge against me for taking the Yuexiu class away and was seeking revenge!
Qi Yunxiao's expression turned cold.
Jiang Hai was completely unafraid, and looked at Qi Yunxiao with a slightly mocking smile: "Lord Qi, you went on a mission to the Xia Kingdom, so why did you bring back so many Xia people?"
Qi Yunxiao looked at Jiang Hai's face with eyes that seemed to regard him as a dead man: "If Vice Commander Jiang feels there is anything amiss, he may as well complain directly to His Majesty."
Jiang Hai pressed his advantage, saying, "Oh, that's what I thought too. So..."
After a pause, Jiang Hai laughed smugly: "Then please wait for the imperial edict from the capital before entering the pass, Lord Qi."
Qi Yunxiao's face darkened.
Even at top speed, it would take seven or eight days to travel from Zhenjiang Pass to the capital. A round trip would take at least ten days...
The disaster situation varies from place to place. Other places do not have workshops like Shen Qingyu's that provide opportunities to work and earn food, and there have already been riots. If this is delayed any longer, it may lead to a major disaster.
Jiang Hai is really bold!
"I want to see your commander," Qi Yunxiao said coldly.
Jiang Hai raised his chin: "I'm sorry, the commander has gone on patrol and won't be back for three to five days."
It seems he had this planned in advance.
Qi Yunxiao glanced at the people inside the room, two at the door, and eight behind Jiang Hai. Their breathing was steady, and their martial arts skills were not weak.
These men had their hands on the hilts of their knives, glaring at him menacingly, ready to pounce at the slightest provocation.
After pondering for a moment, Qi Yunxiao nodded: "Alright, I'll wait."
Then Qi Yunxiao turned and walked out.
Jiang Hai and his trusted confidant exchanged a glance, a hint of smugness flashing in their eyes.
snort!
How dare you steal my man?
No matter what your official rank is, once you're here, even a dragon has to coil up before you.
Back in the group, Qi Yunxiao summoned Chen San and the others, gave them some instructions, and then the guards dispersed to do their respective tasks.
Qi Yunxiao gave the order: "Everyone, rest where you are and eat something first."
While everyone was busy cooking on one side, someone else was smugly saying, "I'm not letting you pass."
An hour later, Chen San returned and whispered a few words in Qi Yunxiao's ear.
Qi Yunxiao remained calm and continued eating his food, even placing a piece of braised meat on Shen Qingyu's plate.
Shen Qingyu ate it calmly without saying thank you.
After finishing his meal, Qi Yunxiao stood up and instructed, "Pack your things; we'll be entering the pass in a bit."
Chen San gave a shout, and the crowd responded enthusiastically.
Qi Yunxiao lowered his head, straightened his clothes, picked up the long sword wrapped in blue cloth that Chen San handed him, and headed towards Zhenjiang Pass.
On the city wall of Zhenjiang Pass, the soldiers who had been watching this area immediately ran down.
The gates of Zhenjiang Pass were tightly shut. Jiang Hai's confidants watched Qi Yunxiao walk over step by step and sneered without any attempt to hide it.
So what if you're the Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial?
Isn't it because they still need to beg Commander Jiang to let them pass?
Jiang Hai also looked smug. When he saw Qi Yunxiao walking into his room, he gave a wink to his trusted confidant guarding the door.
The trusted aide understood immediately and stepped forward to block Qi Yunxiao's path: "Stop! You can only enter the house after you've removed your weapons!"
Qi Yunxiao glanced coldly at the guards at the door, then looked at Jiang Hai: "What? With so many people in Vice Commander Jiang's room, are you afraid I've brought a sword?"
Jiang Hai's smug expression froze, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Let him in."
The provocation tactic worked on this guy.
Qi Yunxiao walked in, looking coldly at Jiang Hai: "Commander Xue is at Zhenjiang Pass, why did you say he wasn't here?"
Jiang Hai paused for a moment, then sneered: "You're right, Commander Xue is at Zhenjiang Pass, but guess why he said he wasn't there?"
Qi Yunxiao laughed: "That's because he has no foundation, while you are from a collateral branch of a powerful family. You've sidelined him."
Jiang Hai's smile vanished completely.
These are things that can only be done, not talked about.
If Qi Yunxiao said that, and it got back to the capital, who knows what His Majesty would think of him and the Jiang family?
If things go wrong, it will be a huge disaster for both myself and the Jiang family!
Jiang Hai narrowed his eyes slightly, a murderous glint appearing within them.
This person must not be allowed to enter the pass.
Jiang Hai raised his hand: "All soldiers, listen to my command! Qi Yunxiao has colluded with foreign powers, brought spies into the pass, defied the Zhenjiang Pass inspection, and attempted to threaten the guards. He will be executed without mercy!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the sounds of swords being drawn were heard.
Qi Yunxiao was among those who drew their swords and spears.
Moreover, Qi Yunxiao was the fastest to act.
The soldiers around Jiang Hai had just drawn their swords when Qi Yunxiao's longsword had already grazed Jiang Hai's neck.
The ferocious look on Jiang Hai's face remained, but the man froze for a moment, then slowly clutched his neck and collapsed with a thud.
Only then did blood begin to gush from the neck.
Jiang Hai, the deputy commander of Zhenjiang Pass, died with his eyes wide open in disbelief.
The soldiers, who had drawn their long swords, were all dumbfounded, unable to believe what they were seeing!
He's just a junior official in the Court of State Ceremonial, how dare he?!
How dare he kill the general guarding Zhenjiang Pass so directly?!
What exactly is he relying on?!
On what grounds?!
The soldiers hesitated: should they raise their swords and strike?
Qi Yunxiao glanced around, his eyes flashing with a cold light. He shook the cloth off the scabbard, and the bright yellow tassel that he had been holding onto the hilt slipped out of his palm.
Qi Yunxiao shouted, "With the Imperial Sword here, who dares to be insolent?!"
The soldiers holding swords looked at each other, their hands and feet turning cold. Then came the clanging of swords and spears falling to the ground, and shouts of "Long live the Emperor!" echoing through the mountains: "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
The commotion startled Commander Xue Baoxing, who jumped to his feet and looked at the skinny man massaging his shoulders beside him: "What's going on?"
The teenage girl had no idea and blinked her eyes, looking completely bewildered.
At that moment, the door was suddenly kicked open, and Xue Baoxing's confidant scrambled in, shouting, "Commander... Commander, something terrible has happened..."
Qi Yunxiao had no time to say anything to Xue Baoxing, and he didn't want to hear his so-called "difficulties." He only told him that Jiang Hai had neglected his duties and had been executed, and asked him to write a report himself before turning around and leaving.
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