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Zhang Yu was overjoyed upon hearing Chen Zhiyuan's confession. He personally led people over to record Chen Zhiyuan's confession. Not only did Chen Zhiyuan not suffer any physical pain due to his active cooperation, he could also sleep peacefully after eating and drinking. At least Chen Zhiyuan could relax now.

The more the An clan members saw Zhang Yu enter the recording to record his confession, the more anxious they were to wait in the lobby. Not long later, they saw Zhang Yu walk in with an ashen face.

Zhang Yu passed the recorded confession in his hand to the An clan member and said, "Fourth Manor Lord, take a look for yourself. I'm afraid the Thousand Plum Garden is about to face a calamity!"

An Jieyu took a look at the confession, and it said, "Within three days, the target of your actions is to launch an attack on the Thousand Plum Garden, in order to seize the divine sword before the Sword Slaughter Assembly.

2. Participants: Three security guards, Chen Longyu, Xue Hongye, Chen Zhiyuan, and more than five thousand bandits led by Chen Longyu, two thousand martial artists led by Tu Xiongye, and four assassins led by Xue Hongye. The contact time is limited to two days. If we lose contact within two days, Chen Longyu will take over and launch an attack. "

The more the An family read, the more they sucked in a breath of cold air. "I didn't expect them to be able to gather so many people in such a short period of time. Fortunately, we got the news in time!"

At this moment, Zhang Yu said, "Fourth Manor Lord doesn't need to worry too much. Although there are many of them, I had expected that no matter how arrogant Chen Long Yu is, he wouldn't be stupid enough to use his less than ten thousand troops to attack this impregnable Jizhou City."

An Jieyu had yet to speak, but Ye Xin continued, "General Zhang, I think my master is not worried about Chen Longyu attacking the city, but more worried about Xue Hongye's Assassin Army."

Zhu Nong smiled. "There's no need to worry about the Fourth Manor Lord. Only assassins can come. If they dare to come, the Manor Lord doesn't need to worry. I will help the Manor Lord deal with them."

"Thank you, General, but you must not underestimate your enemy," the An family replied. "Xue Hongye's assassin troop has heard a bit that not only are there a lot of people in this unit, but they are also top experts in the martial arts world. Not only that, but their equipment is top-notch, and the small, delicate, and deadly equipment is extremely powerful."

After everyone listened for a while, An Wuyou said, "This Xue Hongye really isn't easy to deal with, Your Highness."

Zhu Di replied, "Please speak, Manor Lord An!"

An Wuyu said, "Previously, when I set up this plan with the Prince, I did not know that Xue Hongye's assassin army would come. Since the Prince is a rich man, I would like to request that you pack up your belongings and leave Wanmei Manor as soon as possible for the Prince's safety.

Everyone exclaimed in admiration. The people from the Mansion of Million Plum all nodded in agreement, but when the people from the Residence of North Pingping heard this, they all revealed expressions of fear. However, when the King of Yan, Zhu Di Di, heard this, he slapped the table and furiously said, "Villa Master An really underestimates this King too much. This King accompanied the army to battle on the battlefield at the age of fourteen. Do you think This King is someone as cowardly as a mouse? "

When they heard this, the generals of the mansion all nodded their heads in agreement. When Anfey heard this, he also became completely calm. He had thought that "The royal family was a bunch of cowards, but he was so generous that he had to fear death." He hurriedly apologized, "My lord, please calm your anger. I did not mean it this way. It is just that my lord is an important part of the country's security, so he should not stay here and take the risk."

Zhu Di roared again. "There's no need to say anything, Manor Lord! If you find this prince worthy, ask this prince to stay. If the manor lord looks down on this prince, then this prince will leave immediately!"

"Since Your Highness has made up his mind to share hardships with me, then this lowly one shall thank Your Highness on behalf of the ancestors and everyone else in the Thousand Plum Villa." With that, An Wuyou walked out of his seat and knelt before Zhu Di, and the rest of the crowd from the Thousand Plum Villa also left their seats to bow to Zhu Di. Zhu Di hurriedly helped everyone up, but he still continued to laugh as he said, "All of you are good brothers who have been through hardships with this duke. Why are you so courteous? Hurry up and get up!"

Everyone returned to their seats and said to Zhang Yu, "Worldly Beauty, take this prince's command arrow and go see the Jizhou General. Tell him to come meet me here!" Zhang Yu accepted the orders and left. Then Zhu Di added, "Manor Lord An need not worry. The defense of the city can be completely handed over to this prince. The manor lord will be in charge of the internal defense of the manor."

An Wuyou laughed, "With Prince's help, I am relieved!"

Not long later, Ji Prefecture Overseer Yin could be seen walking in from outside. Yin could be seen kneeling in front of Zhu Di. "Ji Prefecture Overseer Yin greets Your Highness, King Yan."

Zhu Di said, "Get up!"

Yin Nong thanked Zhu Di and stood up. Zhu Di asked, "How many soldiers and horses are there in Jizhou City?"

Yin Neng replied, "Reporting to Your Highness, Jizhou City has three thousand cavalry, seven thousand infantry, five thousand crossbows, and five thousand new recruits — twenty thousand soldiers and horses!"

Zhu Di smacked the table in anger. "There's only twenty thousand soldiers and horses in such a big city. If a powerful enemy attacks right now, you might be able to hold on!"

Yin Nong quickly kneeled down. "Your highness, the Ji Zhou army is chosen by the emperor. I am only in charge of the Ji Province's guards. This army really can't be controlled by me!"

Zhu Di sneered. "From what you're saying, you're going to have to expand if you control the military numbers?" It looks like you've long had the heart to disobey us! He then shouted, "Men!" Zhang Yuzhu was able to immediately stand up. Zhu Di shouted, "This person has a suspicion as to whether he's conspiring against us. Arrest him and send him to the Ministry of Justice. Wait for his orders!"

Yin Nong kowtowed as if he had been struck by lightning on a sunny day and continued to cry out his grievances. Seeing this, Zhu Di's expression calmed down a bit. He waved his hand, signaling Zhang Yu and the other girl to retreat. "Get up!"

Yin Nong quickly got up and knelt in front of Zhu Di, trembling uncontrollably. "This subject doesn't dare, this subject doesn't dare!"

Zhu Di said, "After all the time I've been thinking, you're the only one who cares about your life right now. If you don't have anything to do, I'll disturb you, but the crime of death can be forgiven, so you can hand over the military power right now. I'll take care of Jizhou's defense, so go to the Ministry of Justice and get a hundred military sticks before you go home and wait for death."

When Yin Nong heard this, he hurriedly thanked him for handing over the letter and went to the Ministry of Justice for his military staff. Then Zhu Di shouted, "Zhang Yu, Zhu Nong, and Tan Yuan!"

Zhu Di replied, "From today onwards, Zhang Yu will take charge of the Jizhou Defense Department. Zhu Nong and Tan Yuan will follow suit."

The three of them replied in unison, "Yes!" Then Zhang Yu received the letter and the three of them left to set up the city defenses.

"Your highness," he said, "aren't you afraid that Yin will report this to the emperor and accuse him of abuse of power?"

Zhu Di smiled. "Divine doctor, you're overthinking things. If Yin Neng wanted to play a song for This King, then not only would Yin Nong die without a burial ground, but this prince will also be praised by Imperial Father. He says that I've cleared away all the traitors for him!"

After everyone heard this, they burst out in laughter. Zhu Di then ordered Fang Kanghuo to bring the troops that Zhu Di had brought from Beiping City into the city to take care of Wanmei Manor, then ordered Zhang Fu, Zhu Gaoxi, and Zhang Xin to return to Beiping City and inform the crown prince, Zhu Gaoyun, that the crown prince would be in charge of the Yan emperor's matters during his absence. The three of them had to assist the crown prince to the best of their abilities.

At the same time, An Wuya ordered for people to gather at the Thousand Plum Villa's soldiers and immediately ordered for An Teng and the others to return. Hong Mei Ao Xue also ordered for people to call for An Luxiang and Zhen Yang.