Hidden in the court

Chapter 192: Capturing the King and Protecting Him

Chapter 192: Capture the King and Protect Him

Nangong Lin was even more furious when he saw this. Going to the capital to defend the king? Going to the capital to capture the king is more like it!

It was still Old Man Hu who discovered something was wrong first, because he had just received news from spies that of the 100,000 troops originally stationed around Jin, only about half had gone south in the name of "serving the king and protecting him", while the rest seemed to have dispersed along the border, setting up checkpoints and post stations, and seemingly only facing the north.

"Explore again!"

Mr. Hu was indeed puzzled. If Ji Lianlian really wanted to rebel, why did he only send 50,000 soldiers? He should know that even if these 50,000 people were elite, they would not be able to win. Not to mention the troops from all over the country, Mr. Hu alone had 200,000 people in his hands at the moment.

"Could it be that he really came to serve the king?"

The old man didn't know why, but this idea suddenly popped up in his mind. Combined with what Ji Mingshang had sent back, Ji Liancheng's weak arrangement, and Ji Zangyin's presence in the capital, to put it bluntly, that boy was also a hostage. Given this situation, it's hard not to wonder if Ji Liancheng would really rebel? But if he didn't rebel, wouldn't the Wang family in Taiyuan City become abandoned pawns... No, it should be that Ji Liancheng had treated them like fools from the beginning! The more he thought about it, the more possible it seemed. If he wanted to rebel, why would he make such an arrangement? He, Ji Liancheng, was not stupid!

Without hesitation, he immediately went into the palace and told Nangong Lin his guess. In fact, Nangong Lin was a little unsure, but after the old general said this, he felt relieved.

Hey, this “captured” Wang Baojia, could it be the captured “king” of Taiyuan.

"Immediately send an edict to the Prince of Jin and tell him that I appreciate his kindness, understand his loyalty, and thank him for his concern. Let him lead the troops back. I believe that the Marquis of Jiangning can handle the Taiyuan issue. As a father, let him not compete with his son for the credit."

Although Nangong Lin felt a little relieved, he still decided to give it a try. What if Ji Liancheng disobeyed his order?

The next day, morning

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Jiangning had already prepared for war the day before yesterday, and I'm afraid the fighting has already begun. But I don't know why, overnight, bandits and robbers have sprung up in the mountains all over the country. I hope Your Majesty will make a decision as soon as possible."

Nangong Lin had already known about these "thieves" from Ji Mingshang, and now he was just pretending to ask all places to be on guard and not to leave the city to encircle and suppress them unless necessary. After all, these were his good men from Liang Wu, and the 20,000 troops came for free!

As for the attack on Taiyuan, everyone tacitly agreed not to take it seriously. After all, there was Marquis Jiangning to support it. How could an isolated city turn the tables?

Who really cares more? There are two people. The Minister of Revenue Jia Qian and the new Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice Li Yi. Jia Qian has been in pain and happiness these days, because the war has started and the money of the Ministry of Revenue has been flowing out. He has more work to do every day. Although he is still standing in the hall, he has not closed his eyes for two days. Standing behind Luo Wei, his eyelids are fighting.

Of course, he was really excited. The money from the Ministry of Revenue was pouring out, and a lot of it did flow into his pocket. The most important thing was that the crown prince Su Mengyang was sent to supervise the war, so naturally no one cared about the bad debts.

Of course, besides being a capable worker, Lord Jia also had a bottom line. He would not touch any food, military pay, or pensions, and at most he would take a little from other sources.

As for Li Yi, it was because Ji Mingshang had subdued Old Xing after arriving at the manor a few days ago. Old Xing had the three fugitives tied up without a word and had just been sent back to the capital. He was interrogated by Li Yi overnight.

In just one night, Li Yi managed to get a lot of information out of them, including some crucial clues, which was a great achievement. However, the next day, a doctor went to the prison of the Ministry of Justice and said that there were three newcomers who were mentally abnormal.

The Minister of Justice Li Chi expressed his deep apologies and regret for this.

At this moment, Li Yi was already thinking about how to interrogate the next captured remnants of the Wang family.

The news in Taiyuan City was completely blocked. There were only a few people on the city wall, and the beacon fire was lit. Apart from that, there was no sense of pressure from the enemy approaching the city.

Ji Mingshang did not order an attack on the city, and just kept wasting time for two full days.

"Well, Lord, how about we order an attack on the city? To be honest, the food and fodder I brought this time is enough for the people in Taiyuan City to eat for three months. The food in the city right now is probably enough to last for a year. We really can't afford to waste time!"

Old Xing was getting impatient and made a suggestion with a bit of embarrassment.

"No rush. Attacking the city is inferior to conquering the heart. Just wait and see. I want them to open the city gates and surrender."

Ji Mingshang narrowed his eyes and said with a curled mouth.

"You mean the three of us should sneak in and burn their food supplies?"

Hu Die thought of this method immediately. She, Ji Mingshang, and Zhao Yao could get in. As long as they burned the food and grass in Taiyuan City, Taiyuan City would fall without a fight after a while.

Ji Mingshang opened one eye slightly and pressed his hand: ""

"No, what do you mean by their food? That is obviously my food. Is it appropriate for me to burn my own food?"

These days, Hu Die really wanted to slap him sometimes. He finally understood why His Majesty, Prime Minister Luo and his grandfather got a headache whenever Ji Jun was mentioned.

She decided to turn away from the sight and look at Zhao Yao who was resting with his eyes closed. Never mind. Seeing this made her even more upset. When she thought about his identity, she felt like the opposing coach was sitting in her own tent and listening in. It was awkward.

After thinking for a long time, I decided to go out and relax, looking at Taiyuan City not far away.

The sun set, and soon the only light left in the city was the light of torches, and it seemed as if another day had passed.

Suddenly, a hand patted her shoulder.

"Let's go, take some people to make a feint attack!"

In the middle of the night, the guards on the Taiyuan city wall were suddenly awakened by the sound of a horn. Then they felt the ground shaking beneath their feet. A young man who was sleeping on the ground was stepped on the hand and screamed in pain.

"Ah! Which bastard is so blind as to walk without paying attention?"

"Snapped--"

Before he stopped yelling, he felt a burning pain on his face again.

"Still sleeping! Are you kidding me? Are you aware that the cavalry is coming?"

In fact, cavalry is light, he knew. From the sound of this, there must be catapults, siege ladders and other things behind them.

"Everyone, get up and prepare to defend the city! Quick!"

The young man slowly woke up, feeling the burning pain on his face. Unable to bear it any longer, he shrank his neck and poked his head out from behind the battlement.

The sound of horse hooves gradually subsided, but another subtle sound was heard in the air.

I could vaguely hear a clear and bright voice shouting a word from below the city.

"put!"