Zhao Jin's life... Not to mention Zhao Xi, even Yu Jing this kind old man didn't plan on staying behind.

  As for these credible or incredible words, let them be his reward for the many years of favor he has received from the imperial court.

  Even Zhao Zhan's death date, Yu Jing had planned to set on the same day as Chen Gong and others.

  In our dynasty, there has never been a civil official above the fifth rank who defected to the enemy!

  Zhao Zhen was dragged away, and someone handled the matter. However, what Zhao Zhen said made the whole scene suddenly turn cold.

  Sending troops from Guangyuan is no problem. For the Nong people, hatred has already been formed, and the royal army must be frightened and subdued.

  Pursuing Nong Zhigao was originally a predetermined goal, but if he were to flee with his clan to Dali... recklessly provoking border conflicts, no one would take on this responsibility.

  As for what Zhao Zhan said, sending troops to Annan and promising him as the king of the northern border, let's just pretend we didn't hear it.

  Zhao Xi had a pretty good guess about what was on everyone's mind in the room, which is why it was so awkward.

  The country is just like this! Zhao Xi was too lazy to say much, symbolically cupped his hands and left.

  As for the pursuit of Nong Zhigao, there is not much enthusiasm, and as for the conquest of Annan and Dali, no one even mentions it. On the other hand, people are quite enthusiastic about the Crown Prince's marriage to a princess.

  Yongzhou was in a state of chaos, and Su You immediately set out after receiving the imperial edict.

  As soon as Su Yun arrived in Yongzhou, he was called away by his colleagues from the Anfu Mansion to drink.

  Now that you are the crown prince's father-in-law, colleagues want to congratulate you on this matter which cannot be declined. Similarly, although it is not possible to hold a wedding banquet in Yongzhou, it is also acceptable to celebrate ahead of time and drink some celebratory wine.

  The prince seems to have calmed down these days, and everyone else is also happy.

  "Brother..."

  Qian Lan saw Zhao Xi being supported back again, with a drunken appearance, and hurriedly arranged for some hot water and whatnot.

  The little girl also knew that Nong Zhigao was not dead, but it was a good thing for her brother and Su Yan. Although there was still a lingering worry between her eyebrows, she was still serving this prince brother with all her heart.

  The Anfu Shi Ya Men sent a servant to serve, but the Crown Prince's brother pushed him away, so she had to do some things alone.

  "Brother has promised that he will definitely behead you. If I don't kill you, brother swears not to return to the court."

  Zhao Qinglan still thought that the prince was talking nonsense, but just as the prince spoke, he had already sobered up and didn't look like he had drunk any wine at all.

  "This letter must be handed over to Scholar Yu again in three days!"

  Zhao Xi never thought of giving up so easily!

  Zhao Xi usually hangs out in three places: the Anfu Mansion, Di Qing's command tent, and the place where he and Su Song experiment with gunpowder.

  So, when they hadn't seen the crown prince for a day, they all thought he was in another place. But after not seeing him for three days, they asked each other about it. Upon asking, they realized that something big had happened.

  Zhao Qinglan just handed the letter over to Yu Jing...

  Fortunately, Di Qing had the intention to attack Guangyuan, and during the interrogation of prisoners, he intentionally or unintentionally asked about the terrain and water features, which also improved the entire sand table of western Guangnan.

  After Zhao Xi finished reading it, he understood the general direction and then looked at those interrogation records again... He actually understood what this place was.

  The so-called Hu'e Cave and Guangyuan Prefecture are probably around the place of today's Detian Waterfall. He has been there.

  From Yongzhou City, Zhao Xi and his party of seven people set out, still with just his two long-time attendants and four commanders from the Imperial Guard.

  Boats in the south and horses in the north, indeed it is so.

  Zhao Xie and seven others left Yongzhou, hiding during the day and traveling at night, following the right waterway upstream... The water flow was gentle, with no great drop.

  Although paddling a bamboo raft is also tiring, it's much easier than crossing mountains and rivers. Besides, traveling by water is convenient and there's no need to worry about marching a hundred miles and wearing out the general.

  "Your Highness, we should be arriving at the Igavari Border soon..."

  Warriors, especially young warriors, are naturally impulsive. Zhao Xi's proposal to directly attack Guangyuan Prefecture was met with some half-hearted dissuasion from the others.

  In the end, I had no choice but to follow Your Highness's orders and accompanied you all the way to Guangyuan Prefecture.

  The Guards have always been indoctrinated with loyalty and obedience.

  At this time, the sky was just bright, and according to the impression of Guangyuan State's sand table, this place is close to Guangyuan State. Must be cautious! This is a real deep penetration into the enemy's rear.

  No matter whether it's language or attire, anyone can tell they're outsiders, which means they must make sure no one sees them.

  Fortunately, this place has high mountains and dense forests, the land is not vast but people are sparse. With their hidden temperament, they can hide for a month or half a year without any problem.

  "Tonight, strive to arrive at Guangyuan and wait for an opportunity to act. Once again, emphasize that unless absolutely necessary, do not kill anyone, the goal is only to obtain evidence of letters related to Annan, Dali, and Nong Ze's connection."

  On someone else's turf, a slight mistake will inevitably lead to being bogged down in a sea of people.

  Never reveal your whereabouts, even if you can't achieve the goal and retreat, you can't be surrounded. It's precisely this point that Cao Lin and others dare to accompany the lord in a crazy adventure.

  It's said that such an exciting and fun thing, who wouldn't want to try it out?

  Zhao Xi and several others hid in the mountains, originally worried that someone would enter the mountains, so they were very cautious. As a result, it was discovered that people from the village at the foot of the mountain came and went, seemingly gathering, but without any intention of entering the mountains, instead seeming to be preparing for an expedition... understood

  Gui Ren Pu killed and injured too many of you people, and Nong Zhi Gao will not give up. He returned to his old nest and recruited soldiers again...

  This also made it convenient for Zhao Xi and others to take action, without worrying about not being able to find Nong Zhigao's stronghold.

  Following these villagers carrying bamboo baskets and leading the way, while others were walking on the flat road below, Zhao Xi and a few others climbed up the mountain, listening to the villagers' endless humming and singing.

  If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Zhao Xi would never have imagined that in this mountainous forest where the sky is not clear for three days and the land is not flat for three miles, there would actually be a rather large city standing upright.

  This is Guangyuan Prefecture, a city built with stones.

  This isn't something that can be done in a day or two, or even three to five years. You people, or rather, you with your high IQs, have been preparing for this so-called "big move" for many years.

  Of course, looking at this place, Zhao Xi also understood that Nong Zhigao had the ability, charisma, strategy, patience and ambition. Who would be willing to stay in this mountain valley?

  It is said that this guy Zhi Gao has also been to Annan Shenglong Prefecture and Guangzhou's large commercial port. Although Guangyuan Prefecture is also a city, it is very big, but compared to the prefectural cities he has been to... there is a big gap.

  After all, people must have pursuits, so you cleverly started something.

  Watching the mountain people enter the city, but Zhao Xi and several others couldn't get in, so they had to continue lying on the mountain until nightfall.

  They were quite well-prepared and the season was suitable. The few of them weren't bothered by mosquitoes.

  The smell of mothballs is pungent, everyone has a handful in their pockets, and they've already gotten used to it.

  The cuffs and trouser legs are all tied up tightly, including the neckline which is also wrapped tightly.

  Apart from the heat, everything else is fine. In front of life, this bit of heat can still be endured.

  These days have been hiding in the daytime and traveling at night, Zhao Xi and several others have also adapted. Originally on a bamboo raft, it's much safer than this mountain forest.

  Now, I can only climb to the top of the tree, this place is really not lacking in branches and treetops that can be used for hiding and sleeping.

  In short, it's quite easy to find a place where you can sleep soundly.