Li Zhang

Li Zhang stayed in Muyi Mountain for five days before Zhiqing reluctantly agreed to let him leave, but Sima Yi never urged him once during the whole process.He fished by the lake every day with a fishing rod, and occasionally he caught the bait, and cooked it with Feng Yu in a borrowed pot.Zhiqing didn't doubt that there was a difference, but Li Zhang didn't want to think too much about it. Jin Yi was originally indifferent, so as long as he didn't harass him, he would be fine.

This made the imperial envoy anxious like an ant on a hot pot, and Feng Yu was also terrified. Although she wished to face Sima Yi like this every day, she was overwhelmed by the sudden recall to the capital this time. Tenderness and joy are stolen, and will disappear without a trace at any time.Therefore, he always secretly stared at Sima Yi who was concentrating on fishing, and couldn't help but feel hurt when he was happy, and he didn't feel much sweetness.

Since Jin Yi watched Li Zhang carefully that day, although he was still worried, he vaguely settled down, and did not deliberately observe the relationship between Zhiqing and Li Zhang, but had a few casual chats with Sima Yi, He more or less guessed the matter between Li Zhang and this prince.He looked at Sima Yiyan's insincere indifference and hesitation with cold eyes, and he had more unpredictable worries about Li Zhang's future, and Zhiqing's joy gushing from his heart made this worry hurt his heart a little bit. .Behind Zhiqing's back, he secretly gave Li Zhang a small wax pill, asking him to keep it close to his body, and not to open it until the end of the world.

Li Zhang was at a loss, and Jin Yi didn't say much.Li Zhang solemnly kept it away with the respect he always had for the genius doctor.

After the team set off again, they entered Yizhou soon.According to the rules, the guards in Ningzhou no longer accompanied him, but the governor of Yizhou did not send troops to guard him.

Zhang Lan, the governor of Yizhou, was originally Cheng Tong's confidant, this time he secretly took in Zhao Yushen who had escaped from the allotment place, and it was Zhang Lan who handed Zhao Yushen the pleading paper.

Although Sima Yi was demoted to Ningzhou, he never stopped communicating with other places.Therefore, the prince, Chengtong, and Yizhou are not completely ignorant in front of him, the difference is only the specific actions.In order for Li Zhang to be prepared, Sima Yi told Li Zhang about the benefits and key points on the way down the mountain. Li Zhang listened carefully and couldn't help but feel that he had a great responsibility.

Sima Yi became a lot colder towards Li Zhang after his trip from Muyi Mountain, and he had a completely business-like attitude, naturally carrying the majesty and momentum of a superior person.On the contrary, Li Zhang was more comfortable with this, he often forgot to ignore even that worry, and became more calm and natural in front of Sima Yi, respectful but not humble.

Yizhou is also mountainous.After the Miao-Yi Rebellion was severely suppressed by Zhao Qinan, there were almost no traces of the Yi people in the densely populated areas, but there were many bandits and bandits in the surrounding mountains, mixed with Han and Yi.

Because Sima Yi delayed the trip for five days, the imperial envoy urged him every day to leave Ningzhou. Sima Yi seemed to be annoyed by the urging.

Not long after entering Qianwei County on this day, Li Zhang noticed that there were many idle passers-by around him, walking in twos and threes, either front or back, always following the team.A few days later, when the sky was getting dark, the team stopped outside Zhuti County. Li Zhang resisted the suggestion of the imperial envoy to rest in Zhuti because of the complicated terrain of the mountain roads in Zhuti.The imperial envoy was full of impatience, and said directly that Yizhou was governed by Qingming, and there was no need to worry about the lost things on the road.Li Zhang always insisted on not giving in, and the imperial envoy directly took out the imperial edict.

Sima Yi had been listening quietly, and when he saw the imperial envoy, he said to Li Zhang leisurely: "Since Mr. Zhu is so anxious, I will go to Zhu Ti and rest!"

Knowing that there are many narrow roads in Mount Zhuti, Sima Yi and Feng Yu abandoned their carts and rode on horses. They were surrounded by guards and set foot on the mountain road one by one.

The whole journey was silent, as the sky gradually turned dark, the imperial envoy fell behind the line several times intentionally or unintentionally, but was politely invited back to the center by Li Zhang, walking next to Sima Yi and Feng Yu.The road became narrower and narrower, and the team stretched far back and forth.Li Zhang divided the bodyguards into two groups. The front team was led by Liu Xiuji, and he himself was in charge of the rear team.

Carefully turning a dangerous mountain road, Li Zhang heaved a sigh of relief in front of a relatively open woodland, and asked Sima Yi for instructions before ordering everyone to camp and rest on the spot.Although this place is not far from Longshu Village in front, there is the more steep Yingzui Cliff in the middle. Li Zhang refused to continue taking risks when it was already dark.

The imperial envoy has been very irritable since Li Zhang invited him into the middle of the team, and at this time he kept finding fault, even overturning the dry food and water handed over by Li Zhang himself.In the middle of the night, the imperial envoy who said he was hungry and went out to find dry food never returned to the camp, and the quiet mountain forest also tore away the illusion of tranquility amidst the alarm of birds and beasts.

The guards, whose clothes were still untied, quickly formed an array and waited.Feng Yu barely maintained his composure and followed Sima Yi with a sword in one hand, while Sima Yi was ruthless and ruthless, which made Feng Yu's skin crawl.Surrounding them, a patch of torches spread out along the mountain, and it turned out that the whole mountain was covered with light.

"Who dares to disturb King Ning!"

"My master wants to invite King Ning into the stronghold for a talk!"

"Who is your master?"

"King Ning will know when he sees it!"

Li Zhang frowned, he couldn't see the exact number of people on the opposite side in the dark, just looking at the bright torches all around him, the number was astonishing.He felt that he was not fully sure that Sima Yi would leave safely, so he wanted to capture the thief first and capture the king first.

"Prince Ning is a daughter of gold, since your master has the heart to invite you, why not come out to greet him in person?"

"My master said that we should invite the prince well. He swept the couch in Qingfengzhai and greeted him upside down!"

Li Zhang had no choice but to turn his head to look at Sima Yi, waiting for his instructions.

Sima Yi was also surprised, seeing that the situation was unavoidable, he snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "If that's the case, then I will go meet your village master for a while!"

"My lord!" Feng Yu exclaimed, holding Sima Yi back, her eyes were full of fear.

Sima Yi patted him reassuringly: "It's just a group of Xiaoxiao who don't dare to see anyone, Fengqing need not be afraid!"

Feng Yu reluctantly nodded, and according to Sima Yi was about to take a step, the person opposite said again: "My lord, forgive me, my master said that the Qingfeng village is too small and simple to accommodate so many people, please bring two attendants into the village. Yes, my master will definitely keep the prince safe!"

Sima Yi's brows were tightly furrowed, and while he was meditating, there was a faint noise from a distance, the people on the opposite side stepped up their urging, the circle of torches gradually shrank, and the horses under everyone were changing their hooves nervously.

Sima Yi made up his mind, looked at Li Zhang and said, "Guard Li chooses another person to go with me, and the rest of the people must keep Mr. Feng safe!"

Feng Yu watched Sima Yi go away with tears in his eyes, his jealousy towards Li Zhang flooded his reason like a torrent of water.He silently swore in his heart that if his lord made any mistakes, he would never let Li Zhang go even if he tried his best to be a ghost!

Qingfengzhai is not too far from the place where Sima Yi and the others set up camp. It is hidden on a cliff, and there is a small road connecting it to the foot of the mountain. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack.Because the path was on the other side of the mountain, Sima Yi and the others were pulled up the mountain in a hanging basket hanging from the top of the cliff.

The top of the cliff is not too big, and the village seems to be quite narrow, so what the person who sent the message said is indeed true.When Sima Yi thought of this, he smiled a little.

At this time, the sky was getting brighter, and Sima Yi had just stepped out of the bamboo basket when he saw a person bowing to the ground, bowing down and saying: "Your Majesty is frightened! Jin Bai confessed!"

Only then did Sima Yi truly show surprise.

Fang, the director of Qingfeng Village, is a middle-aged man with a sick face. He didn't show any pretense when he met Sima Yi, but he just gave a general idea of ​​Zhang Lan's secret contact with the bandits everywhere, intending to get rid of Sima Yi on the way.And Jin Bai arrived from Beijing in an emergency after receiving the news.

Sima Yi was also mentally prepared for a change along the way, but he didn't expect Zhang Lan to be able to bribe the bandits on such a large scale.After all, when Zhao Qinan was in office, he used ruthless methods and sent officers and soldiers to the mountains to suppress them many times.Zhang Lan has only been in office for five years, it seems that he has underestimated his methods.

Thinking of this, Sima Yi sneered slightly, didn't speak, just listened quietly.

Jin Bai followed Ren Fang's words and said: "Brother Ren was involved in the Miao-Yi rebellion and fled to the mountains. He also lost confidence in the government, but his subordinates were willing to help out because of their righteousness. I brought the prince here before. The subordinates have ordered the guards Liu to lead the team to move on, to confuse and delay Zhang Lan."

Jin Bai then unfolded a topographic map, pointed to the two peaks on the side of Qingshui Village, and said to Sima Yi: "These two peaks are extremely dangerous, and there are few people on weekdays except for the herb collectors. Turning over is Bodao County, the county Although Ling Zhao Chang is a scholar, he is quite chivalrous. His subordinates have already negotiated with him. At that time, he will send someone to meet him. After passing the customs and escorting the prince to Berkshire, his subordinates will arrange for the prince to enter Jingzhou by water. , and get out of trouble.”

Then Jin Bai looked up at Li Zhang and Wang Xiang who were following Sima Yi, and solemnly warned: "The situation is critical. Although Mi Zun is prepared, it is not easy to act across states. The prince is determined to win this time. We must We must ensure the safety of the prince before we can take the next step. Therefore, the safety of the prince depends entirely on the two guards!"

Li Zhang and Wang Xiang looked at each other and nodded solemnly.

Due to the urgency of the situation, after Jin Bai explained the precautions along the way, he sent the three of them out of Qingfengzhai in disguise.