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After getting off the boat, the carriage and horses were not far from the coast where the sea breeze was roaring. The group of people and horses stopped at Wei Shuyi's signal.

For the sake of caution, Wei Shuyi asked two forbidden soldiers to explore the way forward first, and then found a nearby shelter from the wind and rested here temporarily.

An official was anxious and said to Wei Shuyi: "Secretary Wei, there are only three and a half days left before the coronation ceremony of the new king of Dongluo... If we don't travel day and night, I'm afraid it will be too late."

"There is no rush for this moment." Wei Shuyi, clad in a moon-white fox fur, sat cross-legged in the car at leisure, and said, "You should be cautious first."

"But..." The official glanced ahead and couldn't help but said: "But there is still more than a hundred miles ahead, where the Anton Protector's Mansion is, so you can go on your way with peace of mind... If you delay any longer, I'm afraid that before dark Unreachable.”

When the officials mentioned "An Dong Protector's Mansion", there was light in their eyes.

The Andong Protector's Mansion is guarding the banks of the Yalu River. When they arrive at the Protector's Mansion, there will be warm charcoal and hot soup. They can rest there for a good night and cross the river the next day. This is Dongluo, their destination.

When the official was eager to leave this desolate place as soon as possible, he heard the young minister in the car ask: "Does Sir Ju think that the more than one hundred miles to the Andong Protectorate is definitely safe?"

The official surnamed You was stunned for a moment, and then said after a moment: "This place is far away from the camp where the rebels are based, across the Liao River... It is still the jurisdiction of Dasheng, so how can it be said to be unsafe?"

Wei Shuyi shook his head slightly: "Sir, do you know who will be in charge of the Andong Protectorate before the imperial court sends troops to prepare for Dongluo?"

"Of course it's the traitor Kang Dingshan..."

But after Kangdingshan colluded with Mohe, all the troops gathered in Yingzhou to attack Jizhou. The Andong Protectorate had already been fully taken over by soldiers and generals sent by the imperial court...

"Kangding Mountain has been operating here for many years, and it is impossible to cut off the eyes and ears. The mountains here are long and the terrain is complex. The people who are most familiar with this place must be the people of Kangding Mountain." Wei Shuyi said bluntly: "I'm afraid they will set up an ambush along the way. , waiting to take our lives—"

The official surnamed Gu panicked when he heard this, and subconsciously said: "But... didn't Minister Wei say that as long as we cross the sea and land on the shore, we will be safe?"

"After we get ashore, we no longer have to be afraid of wind, waves, and ice, and there is no longer the possibility of losing our lives at sea. How can it not be considered safe?" The young man sighed: "But I never said that after the moment of safety, there will be no other danger. ”

"..." The officer surnamed Gu's cold cheeks trembled: "Then... can we let a group of people take the trail to the Anton Governor's Mansion to ask for help and let them send troops to respond?"

The young man smiled at him, as if he was asking his intelligence in a friendly way: "Does everyone in the Anton Protectorate have to be trustworthy?"

"If there are any of them who have the eyes and ears of Kangding Mountain, or are people who are on the sidelines about the situation and may defect at any time, I'm afraid they will be the first to take our heads and dedicate their merits to Kangding Mountain—"

This is also the reason why Wei Shuyi did not reveal his whereabouts to the Anton Protectorate in advance.

In today's chaotic border situation, he cannot trust anyone easily.

Even though they are accompanied by hundreds of forbidden troops, these forbidden troops who have lived in the capital for a long time may not be the opponent of the fierce soldiers who have dominated this place for many years.

Wei Shuyi didn't want to gamble - someone had taught him before that making plans based on luck was irresponsible to those around him who didn't know the whole story.

The official surnamed Gu was about to cry when he heard this, but he didn't dare to shed tears: "Even so, we, the president, can't wait here forever, can we?"

Tan Li was also shivering while listening. In such bad weather, if he spent the night in the wild, even if there was no assassin beast, the cold would freeze him into southern-style ice lumps, right?

Thinking of this fate, Tan Li finally understood deeply why this place was the first choice holy place for exile and exile, which was loved by all dynasties and generations.

Song Xian thought thoughtfully and said: "If we wait too long, Dongluo may send troops to respond..."

"How long will it take? Dong Luo may not know that we are coming by water..." Some officials were as anxious as on a hot pot, no, like ants in an ice cellar. Although they were anxious, they could only hide in their hands.

"My lords, don't be anxious. Let's wait for the Imperial Guards that were just sent out to check the road conditions ahead -" Wei Shuyi looked at an unknown place and said calmly: "I think we won't wait in vain today. ”

Before he boarded the ship, Cui Ling'an had already written back and agreed to provide assistance and escort.

It was precisely because he knew that this last stretch of road was full of dangers that he asked Cui Ling'an for help in advance.

Cui Ling'an was true to his word. Calculating the journey time, it was almost time to arrive.

"Shilang Wei has a good plan..." Wu Siqing, who had vomited again, asked in a weak and hoarse voice.

Just when Wei Shuyi was about to explain, he suddenly heard a scream.

It was the voice of a forbidden soldier.

A cold arrow flew from the side, passed through the gap in the armor on his back, and pierced the back of his heart.

As the Imperial Guard fell to the ground, other Imperial Guards shouted in alarm: "There is an assassin!"

"Quick, protect all the adults!"

Immediately afterwards, dozens more sharp arrows flew from the top of the left side. What appeared at the same time behind the snow-covered hillside was a group of people wearing cold-proof animal skins and armor.

Forbidden soldiers kept falling to the ground, and the situation suddenly fell into huge chaos.

Wei Shuyi looked at the armored men with a slightly startled expression - considering the geographical location, he originally thought that even if there were rebel assassins, they would probably only lurk in the middle and back sections, waiting for them to move forward. Unexpectedly, these people dared to go deep into this place and appeared on the shore of the Bohai Sea, eager to intercept and kill...

These people were far more unscrupulous in this area than he imagined!

"-kill!"

Those who fired arrows held up their knives in their hands and began to rush down, like jackals rushing from the depths of the snowfield. Snow mist rose under their feet. At a glance, there were at least hundreds of people.

And soon, on the mountain road in the same direction, there were the sounds of rolling horse hooves approaching rapidly. The leader was a very young face, only about twenty years old. He came on horseback, wearing a gray fox fur coat, with a complexion. He is thick black, with particularly eye-catching white eyes, and his face has very prominent edges and corners, showing a somewhat unruly air. He was obviously the leader of this siege. As he drove his horse forward, the ambush soldiers who rushed down from the mountain consciously moved out of the way.

At this moment, Wei Shuyi and others were surrounded by them from all sides.

Many forbidden soldiers and several officials were injured in the arrow attack just now. Seeing this formation, Tan Li and others were all frightened and watched nervously at the young man driving the horse forward.

An official asked in a trembling voice: "Who among you... dare to assassinate the imperial envoy!"

The young man said in a sarcastic tone: "The envoys from the capital would rather take the risk of taking the water route than pass by the door of my Kang family... It's a pity that most of this area is also under the control of my Kang family. !”

Wu Siqing's face turned pale instantly: "...He is indeed a subordinate of Kangdingshan!"

He subconsciously blocked his daughter behind him, but there were rebels looking around behind him.

"Since the envoys are in such a hurry to rush to Dongluo, why don't I give you a ride!" The young man raised his hand and was about to issue the order "No one left behind" when a voice suddenly spoke first.

"Wait!"

Wei Shuyi took two steps forward, raised his hand and saluted the man, and asked in a confident tone: "I think you are the son of Kang Jiezhi, right?"

Seeing his outstanding appearance and his calmness, the young man looked at him and asked, "Who are you?"

"I'll save Wei Shuyi at my lower door!"

"Wei Shuyi..." The young man held the reins and said with unclear meaning: "I have heard of you."

Everyone said that Wei Shuyi, the minister of Dongtai, was unparalleled in appearance and resourcefulness. He entered the official position as the youngest number one scholar since the founding of the Sheng Dynasty, and was highly regarded by the empress.

But so what?

No matter how great it is, the life and death of the other party at this moment is just a matter of his thoughts.

This pleasure of overcoming control caused a trace of amusement to appear on the young man's face: "Why, does Wei Shilang want to beg for mercy from me?"

Several rebels laughed heartily, with sarcastic eyes.

Wei Shuyi also smiled slightly: "No, I want to make a deal with Kang Langjun."

The young man raised his eyebrows, and a middle-aged lieutenant beside him frowned and pressed his sword to remind him: "Mr. Eight Lang, please don't waste words with this person. Civil servants are treacherous and beware of scheming!"

With that said, he drew his sword first and ordered someone to kill the envoys on the spot.

The young man looked at the deputy general with hidden anger: "What, is General Hong going to give the order for me?"

"I don't dare." The deputy general responded, but his brows furrowed deeper, obviously not convinced.

The young man tightened his grip on the reins, a fire burning in his heart, and his face was dull.

In this way, even if he originally didn't want to talk to Wei Shuyi, but now he wanted to prove that he was the one who made the decision, he still had to ask Wei Shuyi: "I would like to hear that Wei Shilang wants to take Why do you want to make a deal with me?"

"Of course it's Wei himself -" At the moment of life and death, looking around with swords, the young official with extraordinary manners asked calmly: "Kang Jie has many elite soldiers and generals under his command, but at this moment, facing Governor Cui who is stationed outside Youzhou City, But he can only stand still. Does Mr. Lang know why? "

He answered on his own: "Because there is a lack of capable advisers in the Kangjie envoy's tent who can provide good advice and help him achieve success, so the Jie envoy is unsure and dare not act rashly."

"If this is the case now, in the future if Kang Jie envoy wants to send troops into the Central Plains where the master is full of talents, this shortcoming will be even more fatal."

"Throughout the ages, how come those who are capable of great things have so few people under their command who are capable of making plans for the world?"

In the snow, the young man used the most magnanimous attitude and the most upright tone, and said the most humble words: "Wei is not talented. If you receive the favor of not killing me today, I am willing to serve as a dog and horse for the Kang Festival in the future." labor."

As he spoke, he slightly emphasized the word "Langjun" in "I received the kindness of my husband not to kill".

After receiving this show of goodwill, the young man's eyes moved slightly. The officials behind Wei Shuyi and the Imperial Army were all shocked for a while. Because they were so shocked, no one even cursed for a while.

Song Xian's eyes were also shocked. For a moment, he gradually showed a look of disappointment and resentment. Just when he was about to speak, he suddenly heard Tan Li say hurriedly: "I'm still here! I'm also willing to serve Kang Jie Envoy!"

"..." Song Xian turned his head in disbelief, "Tan Li, you..."

Tan Li's voice was much higher than his: "And this Lord Song!"

Song Xian: "...?!"

As if to get a good price, Tan Li even said loudly: "Master Song is the number one scholar in a new subject, and his talent and learning are particularly outstanding! Such a talent is rare to find!"

Song Xian's lips trembled, feeling extremely insulted: "I will never..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt something pressing against his waist.

He lowered his eyes subconsciously and saw an unsheathed dagger.

His expression changed slightly, then he raised his eyes slightly, looked along the dagger, and met a pair of uneasy but warning eyes.

3300 words, see you for the rest~