Shu Blossoms

Chapter 117 Official Road Rat Road
Little did they know that their conversations fell on the ears of an inconspicuous servant outside the door, and the document quietly went outside the Yuan Mansion while the two were in a trance.

The servant secretly whispered something to Yue Qi, and Yue Qi nodded and told him: "Be careful, don't be found out."

The servant saluted briefly, then entered the Yuan mansion through the corner gate, and hid in a secluded place.

After Yue Qi sent the news to the palace, Emperor Zhou was reading the report sent from outside the city.

After losing nearly [-] soldiers, Xie Hui finally realized that the plot could not hurt Emperor Zhou in the slightest, so he ordered the army to attack the city.

After a day of fierce fighting, Dazhou lost nearly [-] soldiers. Although it seemed small, it was not good for Jiankang City when Yangzhou reinforcements did not arrive.

Moreover, the biggest disadvantage of Jiankang City is that there is only a moat but no outer walls. The Zhou army cannot defend for too long relying on the power of the moat.

If the reinforcements could not arrive in time, it would be a matter of time before the rebels arrived at Jiankang Palace.

Therefore, Emperor Zhou had no time to deal with Concubine Yuan at this time. After a moment of contemplation, he said to Gao Han who was standing respectfully at the bottom: "Go and ask her, who is she sending the letter to? If she still wants to see Rui'er, don't take chances." !"

Gao Han led away, and Emperor Zhou picked up another secret report next to him.

This is the news from Amu, in the letter it is said that Zheng Wei has been found, but was injured by Dawei Xizuo, so he can only stay there temporarily to recuperate.

He also mentioned a person named Xun Ji in his heart, who was the one who held Wei'er hostage this time.

Emperor Zhou thought for a while and knocked on a few cases, and a little attendant hurried forward. "Call Mu Wu."

Mu Wu is the person who is best at hiding and tracking in Emperor Zhou's trilogy, and often investigates secret news for Emperor Zhou.

He is an average-looking man with a middle-of-the-road figure. If you are not familiar with him, it is difficult to spot him in the crowd.

"Mu Wu greets His Majesty."

Emperor Zhou looked up at him, and said slowly after a while: "Mu Wu, you were the first to follow me, right?"

"Return to Your Majesty, the slaves were assigned to Your Majesty by the late Emperor as early as the tenth year of Yongxi in the previous dynasty."

Emperor Zhou nodded, "You don't have to call yourself a slave in the future. The first emperor released a large number of slaves when he ascended the throne. You missed it just because you were a private part. Now that Amu is a good citizen, I think about promoting you all to a good nationality." , I just haven’t figured out how to place you guys.”

"Nowadays there are internal and external troubles, and I find that there are very few people available. So I want to let you change your identities and let you do things for me openly."

As soon as Emperor Zhou's words fell, Mu Wu's eyes lit up, and then quickly knelt down and kowtowed, "Thank you for your majesty's kindness on behalf of the brothers!"

"This is just an idea, how to implement it will be carefully considered after the suppression of the rebellion, but now I have an important task for you to do!"

"Your Majesty has orders, and he is omnipresent!"

Mu Wu straightened his back and bowed his head to obey the order.

"I want you to find some suitable people, train them in some methods of concealment and tracking, and help me inquire about some news. These people are best not to be involved with the gentry, and you can find them from the sons of poor families or low-level officials."

Emperor Zhou stepped down from the high platform, approached Mu Wu, and said slowly in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, dare to ask if these people will hide their names everywhere in the future!"

Mu asked without thinking for a moment.

Emperor Zhou nodded, and Mu Wu suggested again, "Nanu thinks that they can be men, women, old and young, all kinds of people. They don't have to be good at martial arts, as long as they are convenient for listening to news."

Emperor Zhou nodded appreciatively, "You can figure out these details. I only have one request. You can only find these people who are loyal to me. I don't think they can do it for outsiders."

"slave"

Emperor Zhou interrupted him, and smiled kindly, "From today on, one side is a fourth-rank captain, let's practice changing our words. Don't reveal your identity to the outside world, and I will make proper arrangements in the future."

"Thank you, Your Majesty Long En, I will do it right away!"

Emperor Zhou grabbed him again, "What's the hurry? If you go like this, no one will believe you. I will give you a decree. If necessary, I will show it to them."

On October 24th of the fourth year of Yuanjia, in the apse of Xianyang Palace, a prototype of a special supervisory organization was born in the Great Zhou Dynasty. It has not yet had a name, and it is unknown how far it can go. born in peace.

Mu Wu was born because of Emperor Zhou's words. From an unknown slave to a dignified fourth-rank captain, he left the palace excitedly with the first mission given to him by Emperor Zhou.

His first task today is to investigate a man named Xun Ji, and anyone related to him must be brought back.

Officials have official paths, rats have rat paths!
Since His Majesty uses him, it is naturally inconvenient to find people through the government, so he has to use their mouse way.

Mu Wu came to the dirtiest place in Jiankang City.

"I'm looking for someone"

"No, but I have a promising future, it just depends on whether you dare to follow me!"

Mu Wu held up the imperial scroll in his hand, staring at the ragged man in front of him
Because of a small cellar under the Luoxia Temple, the situation in Jiankang City was surging.

The battle outside Jiankang City was raging, and the moats on both sides of Suzaku Gate had been dyed red. The soldiers on both sides suffered heavy losses. What was even more shocking was that the rebels advanced another five miles.

Without the protection of the city wall, the advantage of the defenders is greatly reduced.

I'm afraid that in another three days, the rebels will attack the Suzaku Gate and go straight to Jiankang Palace.

At that time, the people of Jiankang City may inevitably encounter the flames of war.

Wang Can adjusted the deployment and asked the frontline soldiers to rest for a while, while the boys and buddies in the barracks armor came back and forth to help carry the wounded soldiers down.

They have been busy for a whole day, and they didn't even bother to drink their saliva. In the face of war and death, they could no longer see the arrogance on their faces.

"Liu Yuan..." Someone suddenly shouted, and saw a young man in armor galloping all the way here, and upon closer inspection, this little face covered by dirt was actually Liu Erlang's.

"There is a serious injury here, send it to the medical officer!"

"Okay, right now!"

Liu Yuan immediately responded, and together with his companions carefully carried the wounded soldier to the door, and hurriedly trot towards the medical officer behind.

But Wang Can and Yue Hua frowned and looked at Xie Hui who had temporarily retreated rebelliously, "Where is Zuo Yang now, he should arrive tomorrow."

"Now Xie Hui's siege is too tight, messenger soldiers can't get in, and our news can't be sent out. Now I don't know what's going on with Zuo Yang!"

"Continuing like this is not an option. If Zuo Yang does not come, the most surefire way to defend Jiankang is to retreat to Jiankang Palace." Yue Hua coughed and said in a hoarse voice.

"There is no perfect solution now. If we really retreat, it will put tens of thousands of people in Jiankang City in danger. In the end, even if we win, and lose the support and trust of the people, how will the great Zhou Dynasty last forever? .”

Wang Can shook his head and denied, "Your Majesty knows very well that the world of the Great Zhou Dynasty is the world of the common people, and he will not allow me to do this!"

"As a soldier, you should defend your home and country. Now that your family and country are behind us, you should fight to the death!"

"General, the traitors are attacking the city again!"

Not long after, some soldiers rushed to report. Wang Can and Yue Hua rushed to the gate of Zhuquemen to investigate. Sure enough, the Xie Hui rebels had made a comeback.

"Why are the offensives so frequent and strong today?"

"I'm afraid the reinforcements are not far from us!"

(End of this chapter)