In the sixth year of Taiping, November 20th.

Late at night, at a post station sixty miles away from Fengjing City, hundreds of soldiers came from the dust.

Huang Zhen looked tired from all the travel and dust. He glanced in the direction of Fengjing and waved his hand: "Take a rest for the night. We will enter the city tomorrow."

After receiving the order from Zhao Zhi, Huang Zhi didn't waste any time. He mobilized five hundred soldiers, immediately left Wuzhou and traveled all the way. It only took ten days to reach Fengjing.

In the room, Huang Xuan washed himself, but he couldn't wash away the sadness and fatigue in his expression.

Huang Zhi knew some of the reasons why Zhao Zhi suddenly asked him to return to Fengjing. Many people tried to persuade him not to come back. Even Liu Jie, through Ma Wu, tactfully advised him that it would be better not to return home because of his illness. If there is a turning point, he will release his military power, which may eliminate Zhao Zhi's suspicion.

But Huang Zhen came back without any hesitation, without any hesitation.

Although he was exhausted, Huang Zhu couldn't sleep. He sat at the table, closed his eyes and rested, thinking about many things in his mind.

In the silent night, rapid footsteps sounded, the door banged, and the voice of the soldiers came.

"Commander Jie, a large number of troops are coming this way."

Huang Zhuo opened his eyes suddenly, stood up, opened the door, and rushed out of the inn without saying a word.

"Jie Shuai, do you want everyone to..."

"Don't mess around." Huang Xun raised his hand and interrupted the captain's words.

"Bring me my armor."

The soldiers brought the armor, and Huang Jian stroked it gently. The armor was a bit old, with criss-cross marks on it, which were all left over from battles. This armor was from the battle against Man Yue in the second year of Guangyuan. In the war, Huang Zhu made great achievements and was given by Zhao Zhi. It has been almost twenty years now. Huang Xi wears it and always charges forward. He is invincible and never afraid.

With a sigh, Huang Jie put on his armor, his face slowly became resolute and fearless, his eyes looked forward, calmly waiting for the arrival of the army. Soon, the sound of horse hooves broke the silent night, and only one voice shouted : "Wuzhou Jiedushi Huang Zhuke is here."

Huang Chao responded loudly: "Huang Chao is here, the general can come and see him."

The voice shouted: "Surround the inn and kill anyone who resists."

That’s not true!

When Huang Zhuo's hundreds of soldiers heard the words "kill without mercy", they all became furious, drew their weapons and shouted curses.

Huang Zhen said in a deep voice: "Everyone put down their weapons and don't be reckless!"

"Come on!"

Huang Zhen's face was dark and he growled: "Put down your weapons and no one will resist."

The soldiers had no choice but to throw the weapons in their hands to the ground one by one.

Countless torches appeared within the field of vision, and a moment later, a large group of cavalry rushed forward. From the clothes of these soldiers, Huang Zhen immediately saw that they were soldiers of the Yulin Army.

The fire was blazing, and countless torches illuminated the inn like daylight. The densely packed Yulin Army soldiers surrounded the inn. There were as many as 3,000 people. The atmosphere was a bit tense. The crowd made way for a middle-aged man in his forties. A strong young man, riding a horse, carrying a long spear in hand, followed by the eunuch Liu Congxi, holding a roll of white hemp imperial edict, slowly walked up to Huang Chong.

Huang Zhen recognized this general as Sun Wuyang, the commander of the Yulin Guards.

Huang Xun cupped his hands and said, "General Changsun, you're fine."

The eldest grandson Wuyang stared at Huang Sheng with a complicated expression. He cupped his hands on his horse and said, "General Huang, I am here on your majesty's order. I hope you will not make any unnecessary resistance."

Huang Zhen nodded, "Can you let my soldiers leave?"

The eldest grandson Wuyang looked at Liu Congxi who was standing aside.

Liu Congxi nodded: "Yes! But you are not allowed to enter Beijing."

The emperor only ordered the arrest of Huang Zhen. As for his personal soldiers, it didn't matter whether they were arrested or not.

Huang Xun turned around and took one last look at his own soldiers. These people were all brought from Jingping Pass and had been following him for many years. They were as close as brothers through life and death. Now, it was time to say goodbye.

"You will leave immediately and are not allowed to enter Beijing."

"Jie Shuai, we won't leave."

The soldiers were excited and begged.

Huang Zhen became furious and roared: "If you still recognize me as your commander, leave immediately."

"Be cool and take care."

When the soldiers saw that Huang was angry and knew his character, they knelt on the ground without saying anything more, kowtowed several times with tears in their eyes, and then left one by one.

At this time, Liu Congxi stepped forward, raised the imperial edict and said: "The imperial edict is here. Wuzhou Jiedushi Huang Chao will receive it."

Huang Jie knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Huang Jie, accepts the order."

Liu Congxi unfolded the imperial edict and said loudly: "Wuzhou Jiedushi Huang Xu sent troops across the river to attack Xizhou without permission from me and the Ministry of War. His actions by one man almost provoked a war between the two countries and plunged Longyou into chaos, which was extremely harmful. I, your Majesty, should investigate his crime, temporarily remove him from Wuzhou Jiedushi and all his duties, and hand him over to Dali Temple for trial to convict him. I admire this!"

Huang Zhen sighed deeply and made no excuses. He knew that anything he said now would be useless, so he could only kowtow and cup his hands: "I accept the order!"

The Jiedushi envoys have some autonomy to act expediently. As long as it does not involve major or minor wars, the Jiedushi envoys can make their own decisions without reporting everything to Zhao Zhi and the Ministry of War. A few days ago, The soldiers of the Dashi Empire built camps and garrisoned troops near the Mulang River. They were obviously preparing to attack Wuzhou. How could Huang Jie let them succeed? After finding out the news, he decisively sent troops to cross the river to attack, destroying their camps and burning their wooden boats. , and then immediately withdrew the troops, without further expanding the results.

The eldest grandson Wuyang was one of the few people who knew Huang Chong well. Seeing that he had no excuses from beginning to end, there was a hint of intolerance on his face and he said: "General Huang, you have nothing to say. ?”

Huang Zhuo shook his head and said quietly: "I have a clear conscience and no words."

Huang Zhi had already reported the details of the war to Zhao Zhi, but he was still being questioned. Huang Zhi was also a little unclear about it. Could it be that Zhao Zhi had not seen this memorial?

Liu Congxi looked a little impatient and said to Changsun Wuyang: "General Changsun, the emperor is still waiting for me to go back and deliver a message!"

The eldest grandson Wuyang sighed and waved his hand: "Take Huang Cun and send it to Dali Temple."

Huang Xun was put into a carriage and headed for Fengjing City under the strict guard of three thousand soldiers from the Yulin Army.

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After another failed blind date, Li Xun was depressed and found a restaurant to drink.

Li Xun's seat is next to the window, and he can see the situation on the street clearly.

Li Xun, who was drinking wine and had sharp eyes, saw an acquaintance.

"Brother Tingxuan!"

He Tingxuan looked up, saw Li Xun, raised his head and smiled: "Li Xun, long time no see."

"Come up for a drink?"

He Tingxuan walked into the restaurant, sat down next to Li Xun, and said with a smile: "I won't drink anymore. I'll serve two bowls of rice. After eating, I will rush to court."

He Tingxuan hadn't had lunch yet, and he still had plenty of time before going to court. He happened to meet Li Xun here, so it would be a good idea to go to the palace after dinner.

Li Xun said in surprise: "Going to court? It's already noon, what kind of court are you going to go to?"

This restaurant is close to the Imperial City, and the street below is one of the main roads leading to the Imperial City. No wonder I met He Tingxuan here.

He Tingxuan smiled and said: "The slip of the tongue is not to go to court, but to the emperor for urgently summoning some ministers from the court to discuss matters."

"What is it? Can you tell me?"

Li Xun asked with interest. Generally, it is not a big deal, and Zhao Zhi would not summon ministers to discuss matters urgently.

"It doesn't hurt to talk about it. Many people already know it anyway, so it's not a secret."

He Tingxuan thought for a while, looked at Li Xun, and said: "Wuzhou Jiedushi Huang Shen was arrested last night and is now imprisoned in Dali Temple."

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Chapter completed!