Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 43

In Handan Second Prince's Mansion, Zhao Yu had just come down to the court, and he hadn't even had time to take off his court clothes.An official rushed over in a hurry: "Young master, something is wrong with you."

"Is something bad?".Zhao Yu's face was full of doubts, and he didn't understand why the person in front of him was so flustered.

The official hurriedly calmed down, thinking of the scene he had just seen outside the city, he quickly said everything: "The villain has been secretly monitoring the fourth son outside the city under the order of the young master. Just now the villain suddenly discovered that the fourth young master had assembled An army composed of lone horses. Some of them, disguised as caravans, are walking towards the city."

"Joke, my fourth brother has been miserable for ten years and is almost penniless, so how could there be soldiers obeying him? My son estimates that this is because you didn't wake up, so you have such an illusion."Zhao Yu looked at the official with disbelief.

The official quickly turned serious and swore to the sky: "Even if the villain has the courage of the sky, he would not dare to talk nonsense about this matter. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to check outside the city. If there is even a half-truth, The villain is willing to die to atone for his crime."

"really?".Zhao Yu looked directly at the officials.Is this thing true?Or that he didn't wake up.

The official nodded solemnly, and pointed to the outside of the mansion: "The fourth son divided the army into two, one part was outside the city, and the other went to the city disguised as a caravan. If you don't believe me, you can go to the four city gates to watch now."

"How many of them are there".Seeing what the official said with such certainty, Zhao Yu felt vaguely in his heart, and began to believe in the authenticity of this matter.

The official withdrew his hand and fell into deep thought: "About 5000 to [-] people, you can send people now to go to the four city gates to detain the soldiers who turned into merchants."

"Detention? Why is my son detaining it? A mere four, 5000 people? Could it be possible to take down Handan City, a city with a population of one million and a force of 30?"A sneer gradually appeared on the corner of Zhao Yu's mouth after thinking about it, what a Zhao Wuming, you have hidden it deeply enough for the past ten years.

The official breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He was so frightened outside the city that he lost his mind just now, and forgot about the strength of the troops in the city: "Young Master is right, a mere three thousand horses alone will not pose a threat to Handan."

"Since my fourth brother can't help but show his strength, I will naturally fulfill him. But what evidence do you have to prove that these people are Zhao Wuming's. If he denies it, what can we do with him?"The sneer at the corner of Zhao Yu's mouth became stronger, but what should be done with this evidence.

The official carefully recalled the scene he saw outside the city, and looked at Zhao Yu for a long time: "When the villain came, the fourth son was building a house. If the son can enter the palace immediately and report this matter to the king, he should be able to come directly. Personal loot.”

"Everyone gets all the stolen goods".Zhao Yu paced back and forth, his father wanted to kill Zhao Wuming a long time ago.It's just that there is no reason, if you tell the father about this matter.Thinking of this, I made a firm decision in my heart: "Go to the third son Zhao Fan's house quickly, tell him that Zhao Wuming's intention of gathering troops outside the city to build a house is unknown, and let him go to the palace immediately to meet with this son. The king told about it."

"The villain takes the lead".The official turned around and walked outside the mansion.Zhao Wei watched him go away and fell into deep thought, how could Zhao Wuming have an army? .After thinking for a long time without an answer, he could only turn around and prepare to enter the palace.

In the third son's mansion, the sound of mountains roaring and tsunami suddenly came.The official informed the guard in front of the gate of his intention, and immediately ran in.A sharp arrow flew over the official's head and hit the bull's-eye behind him.Immediately afterwards, the cheers became even louder.

Cold sweat rose from the official's spine. Seeing Zhao Fan approaching on horseback, he quickly bowed and said, "The villain Gao Zhao has met Mr. Fan."

"Gao Zhao? Aren't you the villain who knows how to make money in Handan City? I heard that you took refuge with my son's second brother a year ago. Why do you have time to come to my house today?"Zhao Fan held the bow and arrow and looked at Gao Zhao suspiciously.
Gao Zhao bowed to Zhao Fan who was riding a war horse: "By the order of Mr. Jue, tell Mr. Fan one thing."

"That good second brother of my son? What news did I ask you to bring?"Zhao Fan was a little puzzled, what did the good Zhao Xuan send someone to do.

Gao Zhao raised his head and looked at Zhao Fan, showing a perplexed look: "My lord, do we want to change places?"

"Change place? Then go to the study."Zhao Fan was taken aback for a moment, then got off his horse and walked towards the study with Gao Zhao.

After the two sat down in the study, Zhao Fan looked at Gao Zhao suspiciously: "What's the matter? It's worth your caution."

"The villain was ordered by the second son to monitor the fourth son day and night outside the city. This morning, the fourth son did not know where he was, and he summoned an army composed of lone horses. Some of them disguised themselves as caravans and were planning to sneak into the city. The villain knew that this matter was important, so he reported it to the second son... ".Gao Zhao told Zhao Fan all these things to Zhao Fan.

Zhao Fan pondered and looked at Gao Zhao with unbelievable eyes: "My fourth brother actually has an army? How is this possible?"

"The villain is also puzzled. If Mr. Fan doesn't believe it, he can immediately send people to the place where the fourth master lives outside the city to investigate."As for why Zhao Wuming was able to gather thousands of troops, Gao Zhao also thought for a long time, but he didn't have any clue.

This incident was so incredible that Zhao Fan stood up and paced back and forth.Gao Zhao's face doesn't seem to be false, but that good fourth younger brother relied on some means to summon the army: "Since the second brother asked you to come, it seems that this matter is not false. Anyway, my son... ...".

"Bang, bang, bang... the prince and eunuch ordered Zhang Gao and Zhang Gonggong to visit."A servant came from outside the door, replying respectfully.

The words were interrupted, Zhao Fan hurried to the door and opened it.Zhang Gao stood outside the door with a grin, and saluted Zhao Fan: "Mr. Fan has been gone for a long time."

"Grandpa, please."Zhao Fan smiled, and then pointed to the study room with his hand.

Zhang Gao was not polite, and walked directly into the study.Zhao Fan closed the door casually, and seeing Zhang Gao sat down, he showed a puzzled expression: "My father-in-law is not serving by my father's side, so why come to my son?"

"Hey, it's not the prince yet. The prince said that the old slave's subordinates are corrupt. In order to avoid suspicion, the old slave can only leave the palace temporarily, and he can only go back after the matter is over."Zhang Gao said lightly, but his heart was full of resentment.

Zhao Fan was overjoyed, and instead of taking Zhang Gao's words, he looked at Gao Zhao who was at the side: "My son was telling him something interesting just now, I don't know if you are interested in hearing it, my father-in-law."

"Since it's an interesting thing, the old slave naturally wants to hear it."Zhang Gao looked at Gao Zhao suspiciously, not knowing what the interesting thing was, how could he be able to unravel the unhappiness in his heart.

Gao Zhao's heart moved, and he looked at Zhang Gao: "Eunuch, this matter happened outside the city. Why don't you go outside the city and talk to Eunuch. I don't know what Eunuch will think."

"Outside the city?".Zhang Gao was at a loss as to what else could happen outside the city.

Zhao Fan smiled meaningfully: "Isn't the place outside the city where my son's fourth younger brother lives? There is nothing left and right. Is your father-in-law interested in accompanying me to visit?"

"Fourth Young Master? Forget it, this old slave will accompany Young Master Fan."Although Zhang Gao didn't understand what the two of them were talking about when they sang and reconciled, but relying on his experience in the son for most of his life, there should be unexpected gains this time.

(End of this chapter)