And when Lin Yiqiu was worried, it was past noon, and the army sent by the princess finally arrived in the villages and counties about ten miles around.
No matter what, the army directly robbed the grain, and as for the common people, most of them died under their butcher's knives.
Originally, Gu Jinglan and Tang Zhaoyi also faced such threats.
But the army sent by Lin Yiqiu to protect them played a role at the critical moment.
Half an hour before the enemy troops arrived, they had already fled the place with the two of them and some people from Yong'an County.
Most of them moved to the jungle where Gu Jinglan and Tang Zhaoyi passed by before.
"Who are those guys?"
In the woods, Gu Jinglan felt lingering fear.
Before leaving, she saw an army rushing into the local villages and counties, killing without hesitation, and taking away all the food!
As a concubine in the palace, Tang Zhaoyi knew a lot about many things.
She especially knew the clothes worn by the soldiers.
After a long while, she said in a deep voice: "I think they all look like our army."
"Our own army? How is that possible? Why do our own people have to fight for food and massacre people?"
Gu Jinglan was very puzzled.
At this time, the leader of the guard who was responsible for protecting them said: "You two ladies, it is indeed true. Those people are indeed my soldiers."
"But I don't know what happened right now. Please wait here while I go to investigate the situation."
After saying that, he took a few soldiers and quietly sneaked out of the woods.
Time passes minute by minute.
In the woods, Gu Jinglan, Tang Zhaoyi and others were still hiding, and the people did not dare to breathe loudly.
I was afraid that those soldiers would suddenly rush into the jungle and kill them too!
About an hour later, the guard commander finally came back, but his face became extremely ugly!
"What happened? Have you found out?"
Tang Zhaoyi asked quickly.
The guard commander was still in disbelief, and after a while he became speechless.
"It seems...it seems like the eldest princess...she has rebelled!"
"What? The eldest princess rebelled?"
Gu Jinglan exclaimed first.
Fortunately, Tang Zhaoyi covered her mouth tightly and prevented her voice from amplifying any further.
However, her own expression has become unbelievable!
"How is this possible? Doesn't the eldest princess guard the border? Why does she appear here? How can she rebel?"
"She is the emperor's son, how could she do such a thing?"
Tang Zhaoyi really couldn't imagine it.
The guard commander had the same idea as him.
But he saw it with his own eyes and had to believe it!
"Mother, I saw with my own eyes that the eldest princess was just outside Shiye City, launching a crazy attack on the city!"
"Supervisor Lin and Commander Cang are now trapped in Shiye City and are on tight defense!"
"Princess, this is definitely treason! Those soldiers who killed people and robbed food! They were her men!"
After finishing speaking, Gu Jinglan and Tang Zhaoyi only had three words to describe it!
Oh My God!
This news almost shocked their heads.
"What happened to Lin Yiqiu and the others? Are they in danger?"
After a while, the two women asked at the same time.
What they were most concerned about at this time was naturally Lin Yiqiu's safety.
The guard commander sighed.
"The eldest princess can't attack it yet, so there shouldn't be much danger, but given time, I'm not sure what will happen to Shiye City!"
"Miss Gu, my empress! It's urgent now! I have to escort you back to the capital!"
"Back to the capital? Lin Yiqiu is in danger now, how can we leave him alone?"
The two women objected almost simultaneously.
They are not heartless people, and besides, they were all rescued by Lin Yiqiu. Now that Lin Yiqiu is in trouble, how can he escape?
But the guard commander can no longer control that much!
"You two, if you continue to stay here, there is no other way to help Governor Lin and Commander Cang!"
"The best way now is to return to Beijing immediately and report this matter to the emperor!"
"Only the emperor can resolve this crisis and save Governor Lin and Commander Cang! If you two still hesitate, it will be too late by the time soldiers search this place!"
This is the truth! It is also the best way at present!
Xia Qingwu blocked all the important roads around Shiye City. It was impossible for news to spread inside Shiye City!
I'm afraid that when Shiye City is completely destroyed, the Emperor will still know nothing about it.
Fortunately, Lin Yiqiu had arranged for Gu Jinglan and Tang Zhaoyi to stay in Yong'an County.
Moreover, a special guard was sent to protect them both!
Now only they can quickly report what happened in Shiye City to the Emperor, and then let the Emperor respond!
After listening, Gu Jinglan and Tang Zhaoyi thought for a moment and finally nodded.
"You're right, we won't be of any use if we continue here!"
"This matter must be reported to the emperor as soon as possible. We have to do this to save Lin Yiqiu and the others!"
"Okay! I will escort you two back to Beijing now!"
The guard commander nodded immediately.
He has about a hundred people in total, half of whom are responsible for escorting other people to further places for temporary refuge.
The other half, on horseback, escorted Gu Jinglan and Tang Zhaoyi to the capital via a small road.
It was already dusk now, but they didn't dare to stop at all!
Dozens of horses can be said to be galloping along the trail!
Around Shiye City, looking at more and more food being collected, Xia Qingwu revealed a sinister smile.
"Lin Yiqiu, Lin Yiqiu! Now! I want to see who consumes more energy than whom!"
"Pass my order! Harass the enemy at night! Early tomorrow morning! Continue the siege!"
The overbearing order resounded throughout the entire army!
And above the city gate, Lin Yiqiu's expression did not dare to slack off at all.
After all, the eldest princess is a veteran of the battlefield for many years. If she makes any mistakes, she may die under the iron hoof of her tens of thousands of troops.
For the current plan, the news must be spread as soon as possible to let the emperor know about this matter.
Only the emperor can save them! Only the emperor can reverse this situation.
Thinking of this, Lin Yiqiu couldn't help but place more hopes on the guards he had arranged to leave the city.
"We must escort Gu Jinglan and Tang Zhaoyi back to Beijing! We must report the matter to the emperor!"
As for himself, he still has to delay it now!
Anyway, the enemy army can't attack for the time being. As long as he and Cang Hong guard the city gate, there will be no danger for the time being!
Two days later!
In the capital, Emperor Qian's palace, a shocking shout broke the tranquility of the palace!
"What did you say? Lin Yiqiu was trapped in Shiye City by Xia Qingwu?"
Emperor Qian looked at Tang Zhaoyi who was kneeling in front of him, and his expression suddenly changed violently! And his fists were clenched tightly! This chapter has been completed!
