Shi Zixuan bowed his head towards Wang Biao and asked tentatively.
"Shi Hou?"
Wang Biao frowned and was stunned: "This general doesn't know what Shi Hou is."
Shi Hou is Shi Zixuan's exclusive title.
Although the people in Luoyang all knew it, the people who collected it in Yingchuan might not know it.
Shi Zixuan immediately changed his question: "Oh, are you sent by His Highness King Hongnong?"
Wang Biao thought of "Your Highness" in He Xian's mouth and nodded quickly: "Well, that's right, he was sent by His Highness."
Shi Zixuan asked anxiously: "How is Your Highness doing now? Are you in Nanyang?"
Wang Biao nodded: "Well, in Nanyang, let's rush to the nearest mountain pass, and His Highness will be waiting there."
Shi Zixuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "That's great. Shi Hou really thought the same as Pindao. Fellow Daoist He, please hurry up and hit the road as planned."
He Xian was overjoyed: "Don't worry, we have made arrangements. We have Wang Sima to help us this time. Even if the Xiliang Xiaoqi really comes after them, we will definitely be able to stop them."
"That's right."
Shi Zixuan agreed: "As long as he can enter Funiu Mountain in time, Xiliang Xiaoqi's war horse will be useless. If he dares to dismount and chase into the mountains, we still don't know who will die."
"Master Shi~~"
As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar voice sounded in front of him.
Tai Shitong?
Shi Zixuan judged it all at once.
He frowned and turned to look, thinking to himself that this guy didn't cooperate with the transfer of the He family members, so why did he turn around and come back?
Could it be that something happened?
When Tai Shitong approached, Shi Zixuan asked curiously: "What, has something happened?"
Tai Shi Tong glanced around and sighed: "Can Taoist Master Shi take a step to speak?"
Shi Zixuan knew Tai Shitong's temper, and would never act like this unless it was an urgent matter.
At that moment, he bowed to He Xian and Wang Biao, and said softly: "I'm sorry, I'm going to take care of some things first."
The two of them cupped their hands and said, "Please."
Shi Zixuan followed Tai Shitong to the side: "What happened?"
Tai Shitong lowered his voice: "Taoist Priest, there is a guy ahead who calls himself Deng Zhan. He says he is His Highness's bodyguard. Please move to the interview. He also specifically pointed out that he should not be known by those people."
"Um?"
Shi Zixuan was slightly startled: "But them?"
Tai Shitong nodded and said, "Well, it's them."
Shi Zixuan frowned, suddenly feeling something bad.
There is no doubt that Deng Zhan is from Shihou.
But if the man named Wang Biao in front of him was also from Shi Hou, why did Deng Zhan let himself avoid this man?
Is there something fishy in this?
In an instant.
The doubts that had flashed through my mind before emerged one after another and became more intense.
If these people are not sent by His Highness, who are they?
What is their purpose in helping the He family to save people?
"Walk!"
With doubts.
Shi Zixuan ran straight ahead and found Deng Zhan: "Gongxian, it's really you!"
Deng Zhan cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "Master Shi, I never thought it would be you. It's great that you can come back safely."
Shi Zixuan waved his hand and interrupted: "Let's not talk nonsense for now. There will be many opportunities in the future. I want to ask you, is there a military commander named Wang Biao next to His Highness?"
"No!"
Deng Zhan shook his head without hesitation: "Master Shi, the people in Wancheng who helped the He family were the Wancheng defenders. It was His Highness who used clever tricks to rescue the He family's troops. They are enemies, not friends. Don't take advantage of them."
count."
"ah?"
Shi Zixiao was stunned for a moment: "Wancheng defenders? How...how is this possible!"
Shh~~~
Deng Zhan hurriedly made a gesture of silence: "Don't say anything, don't let others listen."
Shi Zixiao breathed out: "Don't worry, Pindao has taken warning in advance."
"The Taoist Master is wise, Deng admires him."
"But, what on earth is going on?"
"this......"
Deng Zhan didn't know how to explain: "The matter is too complicated and I can't explain it at the moment, but the Taoist priest just needs to remember that those soldiers and horses were not appointed by His Highness. They are the defenders of Wancheng and are your and my enemies."
Shi Zixuan let out a long sigh: "Pindao has written it down, what other instructions does Marquis Shi have?"
Deng Zhan whispered: "Your Highness ordered the Taoist priest to lead him into the mountains and forests. We have set up an ambush in Guaizigou. All you need to do is get rid of the pursuit of Xiliang Xiaoqi and escape into the mountains and forests to catch them all."
"This is easy to hear."
Shi Zixuan responded without hesitation: "Pindao will try to find a way to stop them. Since they are the defenders of Wancheng, they will not really fight with the Xiliang Xiaoqi. What's more, there are roadblocks along the way. The Xiliang Xiaoqi
If you want to catch up, I'm afraid it won't be that easy."
Deng Zhan's lips slightly raised: "Since the Taoist Master has already prepared, this place will be left to the Taoist Master. Deng still needs to rush back and report to His Highness, and notify the ambush as soon as possible. Don't hurt any of your own people."
Shi Zixiao nodded: "Okay."
*****
Wang Biao led his troops to protect the rear, pretending to be wary of Xiaoqi.
"Wang Sima."
The soldiers who went to inquire returned.
Wang Biao asked anxiously: "Did you hear it?"
The soldier shook his head: "The distance was too far, so I couldn't hear clearly."
Wang Biao was angry: "Then you won't come any closer?"
"Someone is on guard, so we can't get close."
"ah?"
Wang Biao was stunned: "Damn it, I didn't expect this bunch of rabble to be so cautious."
The soldier tried to ask: "Wang Sima, will we be exposed?"
Wang Biao frowned and pondered for a moment: "Don't be anxious, stay vigilant, and see how the other party responds. Remember that if the enemy doesn't move, neither will I. Do you understand?"
The soldier raised his hands and said, "Understood."
"Wang Sima~~"
Just at this moment, a voice sounded from ahead.
Wang Biao raised his eyes and looked.
But Shi Zixuan and He Xian came hand in hand with smiles on their faces.
Wang Biao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Judging from the smiling expression of the other party, he probably hadn't been exposed yet.
"Wang Sima~~"
Shi Zixuan took a deep breath and tried to stay calm: "I have an unkind request. I wonder whether I should tell it or not?"
Wang Biao said softly: "If the Taoist Master has any instructions, just say it."
"That's right."
Shi Zixuan glanced at He Xian, then turned his eyes back to Wang Biao: "We have enough troops now. In Pindao's opinion, how about asking fellow Taoist He to lead the tribe into the mountain first, and we follow behind to stop the pursuit of the Xiliang Xiaoqi? How about that?"
"
"Is that so?"
A faint suspicion arose in Wang Biao's heart: "It's not impossible, but the head of the He family has too few troops, so I don't feel reassured. It would be better to send another team of soldiers and horses to protect him."
"A Cheng~~"
Immediately, without waiting for Shi Zixuan to know whether He Xian agreed or not, Wang Biao called to the people beside him: "You lead a team of soldiers and horses to protect the head of the He family and advance into the mountain first. I, the general, will be separated from Shi Daochang."
The man called "A Cheng" raised his hand and said, "Here! Brothers, follow me."
He Xian frowned and was about to stop him, but was interrupted by Shi Zixuan: "Wang Sima is more thoughtful, so let's do it this way."
"Fellow Daoist He~~"
Shi Zixuan turned to look at He Xian and quickly winked: "Wang Sima is like this, that's why for the safety of the clan members, please take people into the mountain quickly and leave it to us."
He Xian had no choice but to respond: "In that case, I will leave."