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Chapter 238

The people of Nanjun in the city also became angry because of this news, and cursed everywhere.

"Tianlu people are not as good as animals!"

"Master Hu didn't do anything, he was killed just like that! What is the law of heaven!"

"I think they want to take away not only our land, but also our lives!"

"Without the Nanzhao Kingdom, where would the richness of Hexi come from? Tianlu never contributed half of it, and only wanted to sit back and enjoy the benefits!"

Ye Zhaoyan listened to the curses in his ear, looked at the soldiers in the melee, frowned slightly, and looked up at the direction where the person who assassinated the lieutenant just now left.

The uniform figure in military uniform has long been lost in the crowd.

She held a sword and led several guards to Hu De'an, bent down to pick up a sharp blade on the ground, and squatted down in front of the corpse.

She picked up the flying knife with her dagger, and observed carefully, she saw that the flying knife had a strange shape, the handle was carved with complicated patterns, the blade was crescent-shaped, the blade was bright and exuded a biting cold light, sharper than ordinary blades Much sharper.

Ye Zhaoyan noticed carefully that there was a little rust on the handle of the knife, showing a bit of age.

It is not a weapon cast in recent years.

"Major General, do you know what this is?"

"This is the most famous Golden Moon Knife unique to Ulan Kingdom in the desert." Ye Zhaoyan explained in a flat tone.

The Ye family fought in frontiers for generations and fought countless battles with the Tatar royal family, so they are naturally familiar with weapons from various countries. Therefore, Ye Zhaoyan, who liked to stay in the study of Ye Mansion since he was a child, has a little research on the weapons of Ulan Kingdom.

The Ulan Kingdom's weapon system is simple and crude, and it wins with sharpness and is known for its sturdiness.

And the most coincidental thing is that Ye Zhaoyan happened to know the truth that Ulan Kingdom had donated a batch of tributes to Beiliang a few years ago because of its defeat in the war.

It is no accident that such a golden moon knife appeared here at this moment.

The identity of the soldier who committed a crime and left quietly gradually became clear.

It seems that Beiliang's purpose is not only to use Ye Wenxuan to divide up half of the land in Hexi, but after they have wiped it all out, they will smash the pot to discredit Ye Jiajun's reputation and Tianlu's reputation.

Even if they got the Hebei County, Tianlu who got the Henan County would have to bear the infamy and hatred, so as to lay the groundwork for Beiliang's future plans for the South County.

It's an insidious and vicious trick.

Ye Zhaoyan had already figured it out, but she didn't plan to solve it immediately. She still needed a chance.

"Lieutenant General, why is the Golden Moon Saber in the hands of that soldier? Could it be that the Ye family army has infiltrated Tatar spies?" Vice-General Yang asked with a puzzled face.

Ye Zhaoyan's downcast eyes fell on Hu De'an's body, thoughtful, and then he ordered behind him: "The order will go on, the Tatar criminals have been mixed into the army, and all the troops should strengthen their guard."

"As ordered!"

At this moment, if we rashly investigate and investigate thoroughly, we will not only fall into a passive position, but also startle the snake, making Beiliang carefully vigilant.

Not only that, she also stopped the soldiers who were repairing the suspension bridge on the grounds of thoroughly investigating the assassins, and deliberately detained the "Ye Family Army" on the other side of the river so that they could not enter the city.

"Major General, the last general is willing to lead a hundred light cavalry to hunt down the murderer." Lieutenant General Chen Zhongcheng begged for orders.

Ye Zhaoyan shook his head, "Leave that murderer alone, take Nanjun down and make plans."

"Yes!" Vice-General Yang responded.

Then Ye Zhaoyan and a group of soldiers continued to fight.

The Nanjun defenders retreated steadily, and an hour later, Ye Zhaoyan took down Nanjun City.

She looked at the surrendered Nanjun garrison and went straight to the county garrison.

After getting the seal and documents, she handed over the seal and documents to Vice General Yang, and asked him to send someone to send the seal and documents to Beijun.

He didn't avoid the dozens of Beiliang people who crossed the river first and mixed with Ye's army.

Not long after setting off, the escort team headed south under the gaze of several Beiliang eyeliners, and encountered an ambush on the way.

Fortunately, Ye Zhaoyan had already made preparations, brought hundreds of soldiers to chase after him, and indeed captured those Beiliang secret agents who were afraid of chaos in the world.

Among them was the Beiliang man who assassinated the governor and prefect during the day.

Beiliang's secret agent originally wanted to threaten Ye Wenxuan, but Ye Zhaoyan didn't expect that Ye Zhaoyan didn't care. Seeing that they were imprisoned in a secret room, they could not inform the Beiliang army outside, so they simply gave up resistance.

Ye Zhaoyan ordered someone to interrogate Beiliang Xizuo, and found that those Xizuo were all instructed by Beiliang Guoshi.

Thinking of that cunning Beiliang national teacher, Ye Zhaoyan raised a mocking arc at the corner of his mouth. He was the one who proposed this idea when Ye Wenxuan was poisoned.

That night, the entire Nanjun City was brightly lit, and the people were angry.

Ye Zhaoyan ordered people to light the beacon tower, put the captives on the city wall, and tell all the people in the city the true purpose of Beiliang's invasion and occupation of Nanjun.

Originally, the Ye family army had gathered the refugees in the city, but after hearing the news, more people rushed to the streets.

In front of all the people of Nanjun, she immediately beheaded these Beiliang rebels with military law.

The anger of the people of Nanjun also turned to the people of Beiliang.

They always thought that although the people of Beiliang were cruel and cruel, they signed an agreement with Nanzhao not to invade each other for [-] years, and the two countries lived in peace all these years. They did not expect to assassinate Nanjun officials now.

Moreover, it is despicable and shameless to commit such treacherous acts while the two countries are in the midst of a truce.

All of a sudden, public dissatisfaction boiled over.

The Beiliang army on the other side in the uniform of the Ye family heard the movement, and only then came to their senses and fled in all directions.

Ye Zhaoyan didn't give them a chance, and Vice General Yang, who had been preparing to lie dormant for a long time, stopped the group of Beiliang people and guarded them in the city of Nanjun.

Ye Zhaoyan had been standing on the city wall, watching the crowds of people approaching the south of the city.

That was the direction towards Nanzhao Kingdom, and it was also the direction very close to where Chu Li attacked.

"Major General, our army can't delay any longer, we must go as soon as possible." Vice General Yang urged.

"I see, Uncle Yang." Ye Zhaoyan said solemnly, "I will take three thousand elites to the rescue first, and the remaining two thousand will stay to guard the city. Be sure to watch out for these Beiliang thieves!"

Vice General Yang hurriedly dissuaded him: "Young General, think twice, what if there are still ambushes in Beiliang?"

Ye Zhaoyan smiled slightly, and said, "Since Beiliang is plotting against Beijun, there must be more than one group of people."

"The subordinates know that the major general is highly skilled in martial arts, but just in case" Vice General Yang is still worried.

Ye Zhaoyan waved his hand, turned his head and glanced at the soldiers who were looking at him with enthusiasm and expectation, and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely come back safely."

Before the words fell, there was a loud drum sound in the distance, and the cavalry set off in uniform steps.

Vice-General Yang's expression was serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Young General, be careful."

At dusk, Ye Zhaoyan led [-] elite soldiers to the border of Hebei County—Beiling Pass, where a [-]-strong Beiliang Iron Cavalry was stationed.

This Beiliang cavalry was personally trained by the late King of Beiliang. Every soldier has the skill of riding and shooting, and they are brave and good at fighting and well-equipped.

(End of this chapter)