The people of the capital were in chaos, and soldiers, guards and servants were running in the streets.

The Royal Guards also rushed in all directions in groups.

The people who saw this scene were all shocked.

Although military intelligence is kept secret, what can really be kept secret in the capital? The people of the capital know the current situation in the north better than the government.

"What's going on? Could it be that the Jin people are attacking the capital again?"

"Didn't we just arrive at Kaide Prefecture?"

"Who can say for sure?"

"Pack your things and run."

Now people were in a panic, and this news spread like wildfire. The whole capital was in an uproar, and everyone rushed out of the city, which frightened the government again.

"It's not that the Jin army is attacking, it's that the horses in the stable have escaped."

The people from the Wucheng Bingmasi had to explain and comfort everyone.

Is it worth making such a fuss about the horse running away? Don't treat us as fools. The people will never believe it. There were several incidents of storming the city gates.

For a time, people in and outside the capital were in chaos. It seemed that the attack by the Jin people would be just like this.

"It's not messy enough! You still think it's not messy enough?"

The emperor was so angry that he overturned several tables and pointed at the officials in the room.

"You are all garbage. You are all garbage."

A room full of officials knelt on the ground and declared their guilt.

"Your Majesty, the people have been appeased and the situation has been explained clearly." An official stepped forward and said, "A number of those who instigated the riot have been arrested, and the injured who were involved in the stampede have also been accommodated."

The emperor was not very happy after hearing this, and his eyebrows twitched.

"How do you explain it?" he asked, and before the official could answer, he continued, "The horse from the stable did run away, but the one we are chasing is not the horse, but the prince of Chengguo."

This is the fact, and after this explanation, when people heard that it was the Prince of Chengguo who ran away, they immediately believed it and calmed down.

"It turns out to be the prince of Chengguo."

"I know that if the prince of Chengguo doesn't cause trouble, he will stop. But if he does, the whole city will be in an uproar."

People asked questions while chatting and laughing, and the news spread quickly. They didn't even have to explain it, and the incident and people's hearts were calmed down.

It was really speechless. The official hesitated and replied yes.

The emperor looked very unhappy.

"The people must be very happy to see Prince Chengguo run away like this, right?" he said.

This didn't sound very good... The official couldn't help but lift up his sleeves to wipe the sweat off his face. Before he could think of what to say, the emperor had already picked up a memorial from the ground and threw it down.

"Waste! You bunch of waste!" he shouted angrily, "A criminal under guard just ran away like that, right under my nose, causing chaos, more frightening than the invasion of the Jin army. Do you want the people of the capital to think I am a waste?"

The officials kowtowed again and shouted in unison.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. We are guilty."

The emperor cursed angrily and sat back on the throne breathlessly.

"What's going on? How could Zhu Zan be allowed to run away when so many people were watching him? Are they all dead?" he shouted with raised brows.

Several officials looked at each other and stepped forward.

"It's not his fault. He made the horses run away suddenly and people couldn't stop them at all," said an official.

The emperor's brows twitched again.

"You mean, people don't listen to him, but animals do?" he said.

This sounded a bit strange, and the officials looked at each other, but it seemed to be the case.

…

"He said he was chasing the horses, but he whistled all the way and all the horses followed him."

"These hundreds of horses were scattered in all directions, and in the end no one knew where they had gone."

Captain Jiang said to Lu Yunqi, his face full of anger.

I had considered everything, except that I had not expected that this kid would use the beast to escape during the chaos.

The sight of hundreds of horses galloping on the road was truly terrifying.

These beasts are not human and have no idea of ​​the threats posed by swords, guns, bows and arrows. They are like a rolling river, sweeping away all obstacles.

Zhu Zan mixed in with them and his power was unstoppable.

Lu Yunqi looked expressionless.

"It's my fault," he said, turning his horse around. "I really didn't think he could feed the horses like this."

"Sir, it's not just you who didn't think of this. No one else didn't think of this." Jiang Baihu said with a wry smile.

How did he do it? How could this guy be so good at everything? And he was so good at it.

It is not shameful to admit that someone is powerful. Many people who are considered powerful in the eyes of the world end up being just like that in prison.

"Being able to run is nothing. Being able to survive is amazing." Lu Yunqi said calmly.

Captain Jiang understood what he meant.

"Then let's get started," he asked.

"Send the message to all places, if you see the prince of Chengguo who has committed a crime and fled, no matter what the circumstances, you should kill him on the spot." Lu Yunqi said, raising his hands, "It is too common for him to flee after committing a crime, and there is war and chaos in the north, so it is not uncommon for a few people to die."

Baihu Jiang replied yes.

This declaration was not only for the officials of the Great Zhou, but also for the Jin people who invaded the north. Capturing or killing the only son of Duke Cheng was much more important to the Jin people than capturing a few cities. They were even willing to exchange a few cities for him.

By then, I'm afraid it won't be their turn to take action.

If you want to live a good life, then just die.

Lu Yunqi urged his horse to gallop towards the imperial city.

After the emperor in the imperial city had cursed and smashed his body, he gasped and began to cry.

"I am really troubled by both internal and external troubles. Is it God punishing me?" he said.

All the officials in the court bowed their heads and mourned again.

"Your Majesty, this matter must be notified to Duke Cheng immediately." Huang Cheng, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up.

"Of course I will inform him," the emperor said angrily, "to see what a good son he has raised."

Huang Cheng bowed.

"Your Majesty, please order Duke Chengguo to transfer troops back to defend Kaifeng Prefecture again," he said.

"Didn't you just issue the decree? You haven't gone far yet." The emperor said unhappily.

"The situation is critical now. Issuing a few more imperial decrees can also show your majesty's reliance on Duke Cheng." Huang Cheng said with a pleading look on his face, looking pitiful.

Seeing him like this, the emperor felt pitiful.

What reliance? It was a plea. He was begging and begging Duke Cheng to bring troops to rescue him quickly.

The emperor trembled slightly and took a few deep breaths.

"How about one more?" He said in a slow voice, "Two more, no, three, no, ten."

…

"Your Majesty, you must not order Duke Cheng to return to Kaifeng Prefecture at this time."

Ning Yan's voice in the hall was loud and persistent.

He has been saying this for several days.

However, the imperial edicts were still sent to Duke Cheng of Beidi one a day in accordance with the emperor's instructions. Today was the tenth imperial edict to be sent.

The emperor had become numb to what he said and what he heard.

"Are we just going to watch the people of Kaide Prefecture being smeared with charcoal?" he said.

"Your Majesty, reinforcements from all over the country are about to arrive. There is no need to let Duke Cheng travel so far. Duke Cheng is of an important position, and the war in the north is intense. Once he moves, the entire north will be in chaos. After all, the number of people invading Kaide Prefecture is small. If the north is lost, tens of thousands of gold thieves will pour in..." Ning Yan said anxiously.

The emperor interrupted him bluntly.

"I trust Duke Cheng," he said. "I believe he can do this well."

I believe that he is loyal and respectful to the emperor.

The emperor clenched his hands around the armrests.

Ning Yan was about to say something when an urgent report came from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, Duke Cheng has requested not to return to defend the city."

The emperor's eyes narrowed.

No, back on defense.

There was a sudden stagnation in the hall.

But before the sound of the urgent report had ended, another eunuch came running in from outside holding up a piece of urgent news.

"Your Majesty, Duke Cheng has requested not to return to defend the city."

One after another, requests from Duke Cheng rushed in from outside the palace, responding to the imperial edicts issued one after another.

Nine imperial edicts and nine refusals.

The emperor sitting on the dragon throne had a sullen face.

"Your Majesty, I request that Duke Cheng Zhu Shan be punished for treason." Huang Cheng stood up and spoke loudly without any trembling as before.

More ministers followed suit.

"Your Majesty, I request that Duke Cheng Zhu Shan be punished for corruption."

"Your Majesty, Duke Cheng is arrogant."

"Your Majesty, Duke Cheng is fearless and arrogant."

Impeachments rose one after another in the hall.

Ning Yan's voice, which was about to refute, was drowned out.

Are you fearless? This is to remind the emperor that the prince of Chengguo has left the capital and is no longer held hostage.

It is true that different people have different views on the same thing. Ning Yunzhao looked up at the ministers who were beating their chests and stamping their feet in anger.

The Prince of Chengguo escaped, and they saw that Duke Cheng was fearless. Why didn't they see that the Prince of Chengguo fled to the north, and the criminal orders were announced everywhere, so they could see how dangerous the situation he was in was.

In fact, as a father, the most important thing for Duke Cheng to do at this time is to lead the troops back to defend the city.

Even if it is not for the common people, not for the country and the people, it is the simplest and most appropriate thing to do for your own son.

His return to defend the city not only complied with the emperor's order, but also saved his son from danger. This was a smart move that killed two birds with one stone.

But he didn't. He couldn't see that his son was in danger. He only saw that if he returned to defend the country, it would cause chaos in the north, harm the people of the north, and destroy the country.

Duke Cheng's refusal to obey the imperial edicts seemed to be a violation of the emperor's will, but in fact he was refusing to do what a father should do.

"It's not easy to be a hero." Ning Yunzhao murmured.