Jinyiwei's psychic case: the opening is Lingbo Weibu

Chapter 1024

'Pah-ta-ta.'

Just as Wang Qinian finished speaking, a series of ear-piercing hoofbeats echoed down the street.

"Get out, all of you!"

"Don't delay Vice Commander Shi, lead your troops to the scene."

With a shout from a cavalryman leading the charge, the people and merchants on the street scattered in panic.

Watching the fully armed heavy cavalry, I followed Shi Peng and headed towards the north gate of the city...

Standing in front of the pavilion, Wang Qinian sneered, "This is the best of the best, trying to give our master a hard time."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanfang immediately replied, "It's like an ant trying to shake a tree; it's overestimating your own strength."

After saying this, the two exchanged a smile and then led their troops away from the teahouse.

Meanwhile, in a loft in the northern part of the city.

Zhang Tao, the prefect of Jiangzhou, dressed in official robes, gathered here with representatives of local gentry and other officials.

When they heard the commotion outside, they all peeked out the window to see what was going on.

"Tiger and Leopard Cavalry?"

"This is Shi Peng's most elite heavy cavalry."

"It is said that every cavalryman has a background with the Red Miao of Guanshan and is quite capable."

"The armor they wore was also engraved with talismans, making it extremely defensive."

"That's not all. All the top experts the commander's mansion could muster have accompanied him on his journey."

"We just received news that more than half of the 30,000 troops stationed here have been deployed to the north city wall under the pretext of welcoming the imperial envoy."

"What 'welcome'? Shi Peng wants to use this method to make it clear to the Jiangzhou garrison that the legendary Imperial Envoy Xu is nothing special."

"In this round, either one side will back down, or it will be a bloodbath!"

After the officials finished speaking, they all focused their attention on Zhang Tao, who remained calm and composed.

At this moment, Zhang Tao, who had just picked up his teacup, slowly rose with a smile. Looking at the large group of heavy cavalry, he said with a laugh, "It's widely rumored outside that our Imperial Envoy Xu is wreaking havoc in Ghost City, his strength is unparalleled!"

"General Li and Shi Dawu both died at his hands."

"How much of this is fabricated, I have no idea."

"Judging from the group of Jinyiwei who infiltrated Jiangzhou, who are elusive and rarely seen, they can indeed be called elite."

"What we need is to drive the tiger out of the wolves, not to let the wolves into the house!"

"So the more radical Shi Peng is, the more advantageous it is for us."

"To ensure the safety of the imperial envoy, these Imperial Guards will inevitably have to take action."

"At that time, both sides will be severely damaged. And we can then reap the benefits!"

After Zhang Tao confidently finished speaking, the official beside him belatedly realized, "Sir, is this why you asked us to inadvertently reveal the whereabouts of the Embroidered Uniform Guard to [Kui Dou]?"

Hearing this, Zhang Tao smiled and nodded, saying, "As long as they are not completely eliminated, we will always have a knife hanging over our heads."

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, several officials quickly flattered him, saying, "Sir, your strategic planning is truly admirable."

"Today is a crucial battle for us to regain sovereignty over Jiangzhou."

"Over the years, we've secretly accumulated a lot of power, isn't it all for this day?"

"The King of Shu? The imperial court?"

"No matter which camp you're in, if you want to be valued, you have to have your own assets."

"Therefore, this battle is of great significance to us."

"I hope you all will not hold anything back."

After Zhang Tao finished speaking, several officials and representatives of the gentry clasped their hands in unison and said, "Please rest assured, Your Excellency, we will do our utmost."

Hearing this, Zhang Tao nodded emphatically, then looked at the dark mass of people on the north city wall.

"Once the battle is decided outside the city, you will all follow me out of the city."

"Yes."

In Zhang Tao's calculations, as long as the two sides start fighting...

With both sides severely weakened, the power he wielded would be enough to alter the course of events in Jiangzhou.

……

Xu Shan, now dressed in a crimson python robe, reined in his horse and stood before the north gate of Jiangzhou.

Standing to his left and right were Chen Dingtian, Zhang Liansong, Wang Wushang, and a Jinyiwei guard carrying a dragon banner.

There were only five of them, yet the entire garrison of the northern city stood guard, not daring to breathe a word, to attend to them.

A person’s name is like a tree’s shadow!

You should know that these five people in front of you are ruthless characters who slaughtered General Li, the Great Witch Shi Le, and the Three Witches of Coffin Mountain in Ghost City.

If I really upset them...

Maybe a fart would kill them!

However, on the surface, they dared not be too obsequious, for fear of being punished by their superiors later.

Therefore, the two sides are clearly distinct.

"This is no longer interesting."

"I thought that the generals and soldiers of Jiangzhou would be united in their hatred of the enemy."

"Upon seeing us arrive, they closed the city gates tightly and refused to see us."

"If that's really the case..."

"I can also try my hand at kicking open the gates of Jiangzhou, then stand atop the city wall, with my back to tens of thousands of garrison soldiers, and say a few words."

"At the pinnacle of immortality, I, Lian Song, reign supreme over the world; only with me can there be heaven!"

"At the end of the immortal path, who stands at the peak? Upon seeing Lian Song, all worldly paths vanish!"

Zhang Liansong, still rambling on and on, kept making empty promises about himself.

Hearing this, Xu Shan turned his gaze away from the statues of the witch god at the city gate. Then, he smiled calmly and said, "Don't worry, you, Gou Dan, will definitely have a chance to shine today."

"Hmm? What did the master say?"

"I noticed that these garrison troops are all very careful and attentive. They don't dare to show their teeth!"

After he finished speaking, Xu Shan replied with a smile, "The more the garrison below shows respect for us, the more 'unruly' the generals from the Guanshan Red Miao will become."

"what?"

Zhang Liansong, who only had a vague understanding, had just made a surprised noise when Chen Dingtian, who had come with him and had witnessed Xu Shan's moves over the past few days, replied while picking his nose, "Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall, and a cornered person will also be determined."

"Your elders have been planning this for so long, they don't just want to settle things peacefully."

'Pah-ta-ta.'

Just as Chen Dingtian finished speaking, a series of piercing hoofbeats reached their ears from afar.

"Ok?"

Look in the direction of the sound!

Then, thousands of heavily armed cavalrymen, led by Shi Peng in full armor, surged out of the north gate in a mighty procession.

The murderous aura formed by the riders swept over them relentlessly.

'Clatter.'

Moreover, tens of thousands of local troops, who were originally somewhat scattered on the city walls, quickly gathered there in a state of wartime readiness.

'Shuh! '

After standing side by side, the crossbows were placed on the edge of the city wall.

Although it's not yet wound up, it's ready for battle at any time!

In an instant, the once peaceful northern part of the city was enveloped in a chilling atmosphere.

The people and merchants who were preparing to enter the city through this gate were so frightened that they scattered like startled birds.