Hearing the sound, Gongsun Hong lowered his eyes and shouted: "Continue searching!"
"Even if we dig three feet into the ground, we must find the second prince!"
"yes……"
An Shi took the order, led the imperial army, and continued the search.
Half an hour passed and nothing was found. Xu Mingfeng seemed to have disappeared from the world.
Anshi strode to Gongsun Hong's side and said, "Prime Minister, we still haven't found him!"
Gongsun Hong frowned and said in a deep voice: "How could there be no one? Is it possible that the second prince would have arrived now if he had arrived a long time ago?"
An Shi also understood the implication, but he did not answer the question.
After a while, two Imperial Guards rushed over, "Commander, we found a well in the backyard, and there are some clues under the well!"
Hearing the sound, Gongsun Hong said loudly: "Let's go to the well and have a look!"
"good!"
Immediately, a group of people strode to the well and surrounded him.
Then, two forbidden troops were sent down to investigate.
Soon, there were results.
A hollow voice came up from underground.
"Commander, there is a secret passage here..."
Anshi was startled for a moment, then looked at Gongsun Hong, "Prime Minister, I think the reason why the second prince disappeared from the world is inseparable from this secret tunnel underground, do you think?"
Gongsun Hongdao: "Immediately send people to pursue, and also, immediately let the imperial army block the city gate!"
"What if... what if the second prince resists?" An Shi asked in a low voice.
Gongsun Hong was stunned when he heard this. He thought for a moment and said: "On the premise of not harming his life, we must capture the second prince!"
"yes!"
Anshi sent the Imperial Army into two groups and began to pursue them.
Gongsun Hong felt that what was happening now was no small matter.
So, I came to the imperial city again and saw the Southern Emperor...
When the Southern Emperor learned that Xu Mingfeng had escaped, his old face was full of gloom, "Is it possible that he really did the assassination of the prince?"
Gongsun Hong did not dare to make a conclusion casually. It concerned the prince, so he said: "Returning to your majesty, I have heard from some people that the second prince is dissatisfied with the prince. Combined with what is happening now, it may be possible! If he
If you didn’t feel guilty, why did you run away?”
Snapped!
Nan Huang was furious and smashed his fist on the table.
"It seems that he must have done the assassination!"
Gongsun Hong didn't say much because there were some things he couldn't say.
The Southern Emperor was silent for a moment and then ordered: "The whole city will hunt down the second prince immediately, and we must not let him escape back to the Northern Army!"
Gongsun Hong nodded and accepted the order, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Just like that, the city-wide arrests began, and in a short period of time, 30,000 imperial troops poured out.
For a time, the Southern Dynasty royal family was undercurrent...
The news of Xu Mingfeng's escape soon reached Prince Gong's ears. Especially after he learned that the Forbidden Army had arrested him, he showed a proud smile and laughed. It seemed that his next plan could be implemented.
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"Xu Mingfeng, Xu Mingfeng, you didn't expect it, did you?"
"Is there ever a day when I will become a prisoner?"
"Let me tell you, this battle has just begun!"
Prince Gong's face was extremely gloomy, full of murderous intent.
At the Prince's Mansion, Xu Mingji naturally also received news of Xu Mingfeng's escape... He never expected that things would develop to this point.
He was still proving his innocence during the day and escaped at night?
The contrast is really quite big!
Xu Mingji said to himself, "Is it possible that he is really the second child?"
There was still some doubt in his heart.
So, he sent people to look for the second prince as well, and he wanted to ask again.
Xu Mingji has a kind heart and the last thing he wants to see is a fight between brothers, so he must stop this turmoil no matter what.
Just like that, all parties surged into action.
…
Xu Mingfeng has left the city through the secret passage.
This underground passage runs in a straight line, so the distance is relatively short.
Now, both he and military advisor Wu Ziyang are in a bit of a mess, looking disgraced...
Xu Mingfeng's eyes were full of fire, he clenched his fists and spat: "My father sent out the imperial army indiscriminately. It seems that he has believed that I am the murderer!"
Wu Ziyang nodded, "Second Prince, if you don't have absolute power in your hands, I'm afraid you won't even have a chance to stand up for yourself!"
Reality is so cruel.
Xu Mingfeng's fists clenched loudly, "I swear to find the culprit who has caused me to be so embarrassed!"
Then, he blocked the exit with huge rocks, completely cutting off the possibility of chasing him out of the secret passage.
Xu Mingfeng and Wu Ziyang did not hesitate, grabbed two horses on the roadside, and headed north.
…
This night was a long one for the Southern Dynasty royals.
However, even so, a new day has arrived.
A red sun slowly rose and hung above the eastern sky.
After the Southern Emperor finished his meal, he came to the side hall and saw Gongsun Hong, who had been waiting for a long time.
"Just tell me the result!"
Nanhuang is a little tired now.
Gongsun Hong lowered his head and responded: "Back to Your Majesty, the second...the second prince has evaporated from the world and disappeared. There is no one in the city!"
Nanhuang narrowed his eyes, full of ghostly thoughts, "It seems that he has successfully escaped!"
Gongsun Hong nodded lightly, "If the second prince escapes back to the Northern Army, the consequences will be disastrous. Your Majesty..."
Support the troops and respect yourself. Gongsun Hong did not say these four words.
Nanhuang's deep and cold eyes were filled with anger, "I'm not dead yet, he dares!"
Seeing that Nanhuang was angry, Gongsun Hong quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down..."
Now Nanhuang is extremely angry, should he calm down? Just calm down!
The Southern Emperor lay half-lying on the chair and said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister, immediately draft an imperial edict and ask the generals of the Northern Army to escort the second prince back to the capital!"
"The second prince took the first step, I'm afraid it's too late to draft the decree now!" Gongsun Hong said.
"It's urgent, we must get ahead of the second prince!" Nanhuang's eyes were dark and his attitude was firm, leaving no room for doubt.
"yes!"
An imperial edict was drawn up.
Then he sent it to the Northern Army.
Extremely urgent...
A few days passed by, and the imperial edict and the second prince arrived at the Northern Army on almost the same day.
Naturally, this imperial edict also fell into the hands of Xu Mingfeng. When he saw the contents of the imperial edict, a self-deprecating smile appeared on his face and he said word by word: "Father, you don't believe me at all!"
"Not even a chance to speak, ha..."
Xu Mingfeng was so angry that he was about to tear the imperial edict into pieces. When Wu Ziyang saw this, he quickly said: "Second Prince, wait!"
Xu Mingfeng was stunned, "What is the use of this imperial edict?"
Wu Ziyang leaned close to Xu Mingfeng's ear and whispered a few words, which made Xu Mingfeng's eyes light up. He said: "Military advisor, I really have you!"
"Okay, just do as you say!"
So, all the generals of the Northern Army were called to the place where they usually discuss matters.
When the generals saw Xu Mingfeng, they all saluted...