As soon as dawn, Qi Ning had already left Huize City.

The emperor was summoned urgently, so Qi Ning would not delay it. He asked someone to prepare a carriage. Duan Shao took the carriage. Although the prince's country was destroyed, Qi Ning took good care of him before Longtai issued an order.

Last night, Shen Tu Luo wrote the letter of persuasion to surrender. After Qi Ning left, he had to open it and check it out. It was indeed a genuine letter of persuasion to surrender. He explained Duan Shao's situation in detail and persuaded him that he could only stop the war for Duan Shao's safety. He also suggested that Linghu Xu either let the soldiers abandon their weapons and return home, or send people to the Qinhuai Legion to discuss how to surrender.

Qi Ning confirmed that there was no problem in the letter, so he sent someone to send the letter to Puyang overnight.

The three hundred Yulin led by Chi Fengdian was waiting outside the south gate of the county town. It was fully equipped and shiny armored. After meeting with Qi Ning, soldiers guarded the carriage that Duan Shao was riding, and the group set off for the direction of the capital.

In addition to Qu Xiaocang and Yan Lingxian, eight other officials from the Shenhou Mansion came together, and these people were following Qi Ning.

The military rations had been transported through Huai River, so the importance of Huize City was naturally greatly reduced. Before leaving, Qi Ning told Han Yu and Moventry a few words. Both of them knew that the Duke must have had an urgent matter to return to Beijing and left the city to see him off. Only after the large group of people set off did they return to the city.

As for the secret priesthood of flying cicadas, Qi Ning naturally did not forget that this time, he was able to clear the Huai River and grain channels. By the heart, these secret priests have put in a lot of effort and made great contributions.

Feichan Misty Ninja is just waiting for a sharp dagger. If it can be used well, it is indeed a very useful force. However, of course, Qi Ning will not keep these Misty Ninjas with her. Since they are ninjas in the dark night, they should keep them in the dark. Last night, Qi Ning secretly summoned Feichan Kotaro and asked him to take Feichan Misty Ninjas to enter Beijing by himself, and agreed to a place to meet. Thinking that after returning to Beijing, he could report the existence of these people to the little emperor in detail how to place these Misty Ninjas and make a decision after discussing with the little emperor.

After thinking about it carefully, I have been away from the capital for nearly half a year. There have been too many things and they are too cruel. Qi Ning is willing to return to the capital to feel the warmth of his wife, and even feel the beautiful charm of Sanniang, and forget the bloody and bloody storm he has experienced.

The team was naturally very smooth along the way.

The three hundred feather forests have distinct armor. There are not many soldiers who can enter and exit freely in the capital area. The second camp of Black Sword and Black Scale is always located around the capital. Xuanwu Camp is the main force garrisoning the capital. Since the establishment of Xuanwu Camp, Xuanwu Camp has never been transferred from the capital.

Any soldiers and horses in the local area cannot enter the capital without the emperor's will, otherwise they will be punished for treason.

Therefore, in the land under the capital, only Yulin Camp can travel freely and openly. Along the way, no one dares to approach these soldiers and horses in the capital full of murderous aura.

After dark, the team stopped by a lake and camped.

Although Qu Xiaocang and others in the Shenhou Mansion of Shenhou were equipped with a horse, there were only thirty cavalry in the Three Hundred Feather Forests, and the rest of the soldiers were walking on foot.

Yulin Camp is a royal guard horse. Whether it is paying or equipment, it is of superior empire, but Yulin Camp does not have many horses.

The Yulin Camp's duty is to guard the imperial city, and it did not belong to the cavalry group from the beginning.

The scariest thing in Chu State is war horses.

Before the Chu army's Northern Expedition, a large number of war horses were transported to the front line, and a large number of war horses were transported to the front. Not only did the Yulin Camp, which was not equipped with many war horses, but even the Xuanwu Camp, many war horses were transferred to the front line.

Although these Yulin soldiers were full of energy, they set out early in the morning and did not stop along the way. After walking for a whole day, they still showed some fatigue at this moment.

After Chi Fengdian asked Qi Ning for instructions, he found this lake and set up camp for a rest.

The camp where Qining is located is located in the middle. The Yulin Camp is surrounded by Qining tents, centered on the Qining tent. Duan Shao and Shentu Luo have Chi Fengdian arranged for someone to guard them.

After using the dry food sent by Chi Fengdian himself, he heard Xuanyuan Po’s voice coming from outside the tent. After Qi Ning asked Xuanyuan Po to enter the tent, he saw Xuanyuan Po’s expression solemn, and asked, “What’s wrong?”

"No." Xuanyuan Po said softly: "Duke, I am just thinking about whether I want to tell the youngest sister about the death of the Lord of God!"

"Oh?" Qi Ning asked, "Zhan Ying doesn't know the news yet?"

Xuanyuan Po sighed: "On the way, I asked the second junior brother about the situation. The body of the Shenhou has been cremated and the ashes have not been buried yet. The emperor means that after the Northern Expedition is successful, a grand funeral will be held for the Shenhou. Now there are very few people who know about the news of the Shenhou's death. After the fifth junior brother brought the Shenhou's body back to the capital, only the second senior brother knew about this. The second senior brother reported the matter to the emperor. The emperor issued an order to cremate and keep it for the time being. The younger junior sister still does not know about this matter."

Qi Ning pondered for a moment before saying, "Since the Lord has decided to conceal this matter for the time being, we don't have to tell the truth about Zhan Ying at this time, so let's talk about the situation in the future."

"After returning to Beijing, if Zhan Ying asks, he can only say that the Lord Shen left the capital and traveled around." Xuanyuan Po said: "The Lord Shen went out for a long time before, but in recent years he rarely left the capital. I don't know if Zhan Ying believes this."

Qi Ning said: "I will explain this matter to Zhan Ying. She has a deep affection with the father and daughter of Shenhou. If she knew that Shenhou had passed away, she would be afraid...!" She shook her head and sighed.

"In addition, after returning to the capital, should we report the matter of Ksitigarbha to the Lord?" Xuanyuan Po took out a silk cloth from his arms and spread it out: "This is the map drawn by his subordinates, indicating the location of the Wild Ghost Ridge, which is Ksitigarbha's nest. These ghosts and monsters must eradicate them."

Qi Ning nodded and said, "Of course I want to report to the Lord, Master..." Before he finished speaking, he suddenly felt the light rising around him. He was a little surprised. Through the tent, there seemed to be fire everywhere. He suddenly felt strange things. When he got up, he found that the tent was trembling violently, as if something was smashing on the tent.

Xuanyuan Po was also surprised. In a moment, the tent had already started to burn. At this time, Qi Ning had already realized that countless torches were smashing onto the tent from all directions.

"Go out quickly!" Qi Ning shouted softly. Xuanyuan Po reacted quickly, turned around and rushed out of the tent. As soon as he rushed out of the tent, he saw Qu Xiaocang bringing people to greet him. The figures in the camp were shimmering. Xuanyuan Po asked in a deep voice: "Second junior brother, what happened?"

"Senior Brother, Yulin Camp... Yulin Camp rebelled!" Qu Xiaocang said sternly: "Let's go!"

At this time, Qi Ning had already rushed out of the tent and glanced around, but saw that there were Yulin soldiers everywhere, all of whom were holding guns and knives, and they actually surrounded him.

Qi Ning was shocked, and never expected such a change to happen, and said sternly: "Where is Chi Fengdian?"

"The general is here!" Hearing the voice from the left head, Qi Ning turned his head and looked over, but saw Chi Fengdian holding a big knife in his hand and coming out of the crowd. Under the fire, the armor was cold. Chi Fengdian stared at Qi Ning like a blade: "I wonder what the Duke of the State has to do?"

When Qi Ning heard Chi Fengdian's tone was wrong, he immediately understood something and sneered: "Whose order did you receive?"

"Of course it is the emperor's will." Chi Fengdian said in a deep voice: "Qining, the Duke of the Protector, conspired to treason, and the Yulin Camp was ordered to kill the rebels!"

"Treason?" Before Qi Ning could speak, Xuanyuan Po laughed and said, "Chi Fengdian, there is indeed someone who treason, but the treason is you, Chi Fengdian, you...!" Before he finished speaking, he felt a sharp pain in his heart. He lowered his head, but he saw a sharp blade piercing from behind, penetrated his heart and emerge from his chest.

Xuanyuan Po looked disbelief, Qi Ning turned his head and looked over, and was shocked. But he could see from the corner of his eyes that it was Qu Xiaocang who stabbed Xuanyuan Po's body with a knife from behind.

Qu Xiaocang pierced Xuanyuan Po's body from behind, obviously because he was worried that Xuanyuan Po would fight back to death. He flashed and he had already dodged, but his face was extremely solemn, and his hands were also trembling violently.

Xuanyuan Po took a step forward, but his body swayed, and he almost fell down. Qi Ning reached out to hold his arm. Xuanyuan Po raised his head, but did not look at Qu Xiaocang, but just asked hard: "Why... why?"

Xuanyuan Po has been worshipping Ximen Wuhen as his teacher since he was a child. Although the Big Dipper is all disciples of Ximen Wuhen, only Xuanyuan Po was the only one who actually obtained the true teaching of Ximen Wuhen.

Although the others, including Qu Xiaocang, were occasionally advised by Ximen Wuhen, the one who really taught them martial arts was Xuanyuan Po.

Xuanyuan is the first senior brother of Qu Xiaocang, but in fact he is Qu Xiaocang's real master.

Among the seven stars of the Big Dipper, Qu Xiaocang has always been the most kind-hearted, open-minded, but he is cautious and cautious in his work. Not only is he highly valued by Ximen Wuhen, but also deeply liked by Xuanyuan Po.

Xuanyuan Po never expected that it was his second junior brother whom he trusted the most, who actually sent a fatal blow to him today.

"It is hard to violate the emperor's order..." Qu Xiaocang suddenly knelt down on the ground, his voice trembling slightly: "Senior Brother, the emperor has an order. Xuanyuan defeated the foreigners and ordered the Shenhou Mansion to clean up the portal!"

Yan Lingxian and other officials of the Shenhou Mansion all lowered their heads. When they saw Qu Xiaocang kneeling on the ground, they all knelt behind Qu Xiaocang. No one dared to look up and look at Xuanyuan Po again.

"So... it turned out to be a trap..." Xuanyuan Po finally understood at this time and said in a deep voice: "Duke... Go quickly...!" He pushed Qi Ning away suddenly, but he saw Chi Fengdian's side, shouted fiercely, and rushed towards Chi Fengdian.

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