Cong Chongqiu frowned and said, "Let's go and take a look first."
If it was the prefect who came to deliver the imperial edict, there would be nothing to be afraid of.
The prefect of Xinyue City has always had a good personal relationship with him, so there is still room for leniency at this time.
As the group walked out of the tent, they saw the prefect walking towards them quickly, marching in square steps, holding the imperial edict in his hand, and accompanied by a group of yamen runners.
Magistrate Wang looked at Cong Chongqiu seriously.
"The imperial edict has arrived, General Cong, please accept it!"
Cong Chongqiu lifted his armor, and Kuchi knelt down, "Long live His Majesty."
Everyone following Cong Chongqiu also knelt down.
Prefect Wang unfolded the imperial edict,
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: I, mindful of the safety of the border, entrust Cong Chongqiu with the important task of guarding the frontier.
However, after investigation, it was found that Cong Chongqiu had murdered the old patriarch of the Wu Ma family and attempted to kill the General of the Cavalry but failed. He should be punished for this crime.
But I, remembering his past merits, want to personally try this case to uphold the law of the land.
He ordered Cong Chongqiu to immediately withdraw from border defense and hand it over to Shi Qiang.
Cong Chongqiu must return to Beijing immediately without delay. I decree this!"
Cong Chongqiu's pupils trembled, "......"
Didn’t that damn Shi Qiang die a long time ago?
What is going on?
True or false clone?
The military advisor looked at Cong Chongqiu in panic, unable to believe the information he heard.
He saw Shi Qiang's body being carried away with his own eyes that night.
How did the Empress get the news?
Could it be that Shi Qiang didn’t die that day?
How was it possible? He saw with his own eyes the dagger stuck in Shi Qiang's heart.
Who can survive if their heart is pierced?
After hearing the contents of the imperial edict, the officers and soldiers were all stunned, and panic appeared unconsciously on their faces.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Cong Chongqiu.
After reading the contents of the imperial edict, Magistrate Wang was still in a daze for a long time.
He couldn't believe that Cong Chongqiu would actually attack someone from the Wu Ma family.
There must be something fishy about this matter. It is most likely that Shi Qiang made the accusation.
Magistrate Wang looked at Cong Chongqiu with great regret.
"General Cong, why don't you accept the decree and express your gratitude?"
Cong Chongqiu drooped his eyelids, his eyeballs flickering slightly, "I accept your order and thank you for your grace."
"Lord Wang, you've had a hard journey. Come in and have a cup of tea to warm yourself up before you go."
Cong Chongqiu took the imperial edict, grabbed Magistrate Wang's arm with one hand, and pulled him into the tent.
Magistrate Wang followed Cong Chongqiu into the tent reluctantly. He also wanted to know whether this matter was true or not.
"Lord Wang, is Shi Qiang in the city?"
Cong Chongqiu poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to Magistrate Wang, staring into his eyes and asked.
Since His Majesty has asked Shi Qiang to take over his position, this person must be nearby.
Magistrate Wang warmed his cold hands with hot tea.
"Shi Qiang is not in Xinyue City, but according to the soldier who delivered the imperial edict, Shi Qiang is recuperating in a neighboring city, and it seems that his injuries are serious."
Magistrate Wang took a sip of tea, raised his eyelids and glanced at Cong Chongqiu.
"Is this what Shi Qiang framed you for?"
"Why would you kill someone from the Wu Ma family for no reason?"
He didn't understand others, but Cong Chongqiu had been with him in protecting Crescent City for so many years, so he knew him very well.
Cong Chongqiu is a man with no ambition, no interest in women, and only loves the soldiers under his command.
How could he suddenly kill people from the Wu Ma family and bring about such a capital crime? He didn't want his own soldiers anymore, that was absolutely impossible.
Cong Chongqiu lowered his eyelids, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"As expected, evildoers live for a thousand years. Shi Qiang, this bastard, is really lucky."
Magistrate Wang, “….”
What does this mean?
What did he miss?
Cong Chongqiu glanced at the imperial edict in his hand, sneered, raised his hand and threw it directly into the brazier.
The flames suddenly shot up, frightening Wang Zhifu so much that his pupils trembled.
“You you you…”
"You can't do that. Burning the imperial edict is a capital crime."
As he said this, Magistrate Wang hurriedly tried to fish out the imperial edict from the brazier.
However, the fire was so big that Magistrate Wang's office had no place to start.
Cong Chongqiu stood with his hands behind his back, looking calmly at the brazier.
"Everything the imperial edict says is true. I have decided to join the Yongchang Kingdom."
"All of this was caused by that bastard Shi Qiang!"
Prefect Wang looked at Cong Chongqiu with horror.
This news shocked him more than the burning of the imperial edict.
"Which country is Yongchang?"
He had never heard of such a country.
Cong Chongqiu withdrew his gaze from the brazier and looked at Prefect Wang, and told him about the change of dynasties in Daliang.
He also told him that Shi Qiang and the Wu Ma family were planning to take action against him.
Most of the people in Xinyue City are the families of his soldiers. If he wants to surrender to Yongchang Kingdom, he will naturally take Xinyue City with him.
Therefore, there was no need to hide this matter from Magistrate Wang. Of course, after he told Magistrate Wang these things, he had no intention of letting Magistrate Wang go back.
"That's the way it is. I believe Lord Wang can understand my helplessness."
After hearing this, Prefect Wang, who was so cold and frigid, actually broke out in a cold sweat.
What a sin! Why did he come in to drink this cup of tea?
Curiosity really kills the cat.
He should have just gone back after delivering the imperial edict.
Now that he has heard such a big secret, it will be difficult for him to leave.
Now the arrow is on the string, even if he wants to persuade Cong Chongqiu to stop, he can't find a reason.
How can it be justified to persuade people to die?
"Did the Daliang Kingdom...change dynasties so quietly?"
Magistrate Wang's lips trembled, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.
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