Twenty miles outside the capital, in a valley.
The third prince was eating with a bowl in his hand. He had been here for several months and someone was always watching his whereabouts.
He didn't dare disobey his uncle for fear that he would do something bad to him.
"Third Prince, please eat quickly."
"I heard that people out there can't even eat bran, let alone white rice."
The third prince Xiao Chengzhe frowned: "How are my father and mother? Can you find out any news?"
Eunuch Liu showed an unpleasant look on his face: "How would I know?"
"Mr. Zhang has trapped you here with such obvious intentions, we should know the present and act accordingly.
Only if you save your life will you have a chance to break out and reunite with His Majesty and the Queen! ”
Xiao Chengzhe saw the oil on the corner of Eunuch Liu's mouth and lowered his head to start putting rice into his mouth.
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He was already fourteen years old, and under the influence of his uncle and mother, he knew many of the dirty things in the fight for succession.
I'm afraid Eunuch Liu has already rebelled.
If he was not mistaken, the grease in his mouth was probably left over from eating roast chicken.
Xiao Chengzhe tried hard to swallow the rice, thinking about how to escape.
He even thought about how to hold Zhang Ge Lao hostage and make these troops work for him.
Seeing that his persuasion was effective, Eunuch Liu did not stay any longer and walked out of the tent and wiped the corner of his mouth.
He smiled bitterly and said, "My silly prince."
"A eunuch is of little use to you, Lord.
How could there be roast chicken to eat? ”
The oil at the corners of his mouth was the hair oil that Empress Zhang gave to Eunuch Liu many years ago.
He was reluctant to use it and always carried it with him, never expecting it to have such a role.
Eunuch Liu looked up at the sky and thought: The Third Prince has been sensitive and suspicious since he was a child. I hope he can escape and return to Empress Zhang.
Even if he hates me and wants to take my life, it’s fine!
Thinking of this, Eunuch Liu's eyes lit up. He quickly left the tent, wanting to find out more information.
In the valley, inside the commander's tent.
Zhang Ge Lao was wearing a purple robe and standing in front of the sand table.
The scout entered the tent and reported: "Reporting to the elder, the deposed crown prince brought 50,000 soldiers to the capital. According to the schedule, they will arrive in the suburbs of the capital in three days."
There are 200,000 troops in the suburbs of Beijing, including more than a dozen generals of all ranks.
Zhang Ge Lao led his troops to the valley and killed more than half of them.
Now, the remaining people in the camp are all generals who have truly surrendered.
The three leading generals were Yin Zhenxiong, Wu Haicheng and Pang Yunhu.
Wu Haicheng's eyebrows were furrowed into a shape of a "川" (river character). He asked, "Does the deposed crown prince really want to rebel?"
Entering the capital without permission is a serious crime, let alone bringing troops into the capital.
Even the generals of the Dajing Dynasty did not dare to do so, so how could a deposed prince dare to be so arrogant.
They simply did not take the 200,000 troops stationed in the suburbs of Beijing seriously.
Zhang Ge Lao stroked his long beard and said, "You didn't trust me at the beginning, maybe you are relieved now?"
The three generals in the lead had already seen Zhang Ge Lao's methods.
The three of them looked at each other, clasped their hands together and bowed.
"I will let you do whatever you want."
Zhang Ge Lao glanced at the scout and said with a fake smile, "Can you point out to me where the deposed crown prince is stationed?"
The scout stood up and looked down on the sand table.
After a while, he pointed to the location.
"Here, 50,000 soldiers are stationed."
Zhang Ge Lao waved his hand and said, "Go down."
After the scout left, Yin Zhenxiong asked, "Why did the deposed prince choose this place?"
"Isn't the other way closer?"
Pang Yunhu pondered and said, "This road seems to lead to the campsite outside Beijing."
"Why did the deposed prince go to the camp?"
They had just moved from the camp outside Beijing. If Xiao Jingzhou went straight to the camp outside Beijing, he would have occupied the place.
Wouldn't that be a waste of their efforts, and instead make room for the deposed prince?
If this is true, this deal is a huge loss!
Zhang Ge Lao lowered his eyes and tapped the edge of the sand table with his fingers.
The fingertips hit the wood, making a dull sound.
The three generals turned to look at Lord Zhang.
Yin Zhenxiong: "What do you think, Lord?"
After a long while, Zhang Ge Lao finally spoke: "Look at this road, where else can we go?"
The three generals lowered their eyes and looked at the long road.
Wu Haicheng was shocked: "Dayan!"
Yin Zhenxiong smiled and said, "Fifty thousand troops to attack Dayan?"
"Don't be ridiculous. Although Dayan's military strength is not strong, their weapons are the best among all the countries.
Let alone 50,000 troops, even if we had 200,000 troops, it would take us a year or two to attack Dayan.
Isn’t the deposed crown prince afraid of our outflanking us? ”
Pang Yunhu noticed something was wrong: "Didn't the elder say that the deposed prince was rebelling? Why are we going to Dayan? It doesn't make sense."
Lord Zhang snorted lightly, and the people in the tent pretended to be ignorant even though they knew the truth.
He also didn't think that these people would be willing to sincerely submit to him.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have to go through the trouble to kidnap the third prince Xiao Chengzhe.
Zhang Ge Lao said: "Three generals, the deposed prince will soon attack the capital, I hope you can show your true abilities.
Otherwise, His Royal Highness the Third Prince will not let you off easily. ”
The three generals all paused, looking very unhappy.
But they dared not say anything and left the tent with their breath held.
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As they approached the capital, Xiao Jingzhou ordered increased patrols at night.
These days, Jiang Zhenyu sent food and drink, and also brought out a large amount of grain from Zhiyi City.
Although the soldiers had a hard journey, they still enjoyed their life.
In the hot summer, big watermelon, electrolyte water and mung bean soup take turns to be popular.
Even if you get heatstroke, don't panic, as there is Huoxiang Zhengqi Water to relieve the symptoms.
So far, no one has died from heat stroke.
This has never happened in every summer battle.
At night, the breeze is gentle and cool.
Lu Heng walked into Xiao Jingzhou's tent.
He took out a letter and placed it on the desk.
Xiao Jingzhou raised his eyes: "This is..."
Lu Heng said: "My father predicted this day would come, and he ordered me to be here to deliver the letter to His Highness."
Master Lu?
Xiao Jingzhou did not suspect anything and opened the letter to read it.
But unexpectedly, there was a blank piece of paper inside.
Lu Chen was surprised: "Why is it white paper?"
"What does this mean, Master Lu?"
All in vain?
When Lu Chen thought of this horrible idea, he shook his head desperately, afraid to face reality.
Xiao Jingzhou said: "The Grand Master traveled to various countries, and a master once gave him a technique."
As he explained, he dipped the letter paper in tea.
[The Jade Tiger Talisman can command the three armies.] 】
Lu Chen exclaimed; "Tiger Talisman?"
Lu Heng showed a look of surprise on his face: "Your Highness, we may be able to control the 200,000 troops in the capital without spending a single soldier."
Whether it is the 200,000 troops in the suburbs of Beijing or the 50,000 troops led by Xiao Jingzhou, they are all civilians of the Dajing Dynasty.
They are fathers, husbands, sons, and human beings of flesh and blood.
No matter who is struck by war, the relatives of both sides will be heartbroken.
Lu Heng stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, do you know where the Jade Tiger Talisman is?"
A thought flashed through Xiao Jingzhou's mind.
He wasn't sure.
After a while, he guessed: "The tiger talisman is not on me."
The smile on Lu Heng's face gradually faded.
Where is the tiger talisman?
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