C92

A few days later, at General Xiao's estate.

Today's weather was especially hot. The sun was mercilessly blowing out flames, and everything in the world seemed to have lost their vigor under the scorching sun.

Xiao Tianyuan had just finished cultivating and was sweating profusely. Just as he was about to take a bath, he saw a servant rushing over to report, "The Governor of the Imperial City, Lord Shu Ziming, requests an audience."

Master Shu? Since he did not have a deep relationship with the problem, why would he come to find him? How strange! Xiao Tianyuan thought for a bit. "Lord Shu, please meet us in the main hall. I'll go and change my clothes first. "

As he spoke, he walked towards the bedroom. By the time he had changed his clothes and went to see Shu Ziming, Shu Ziming was already waiting there. Lord Shu is truly a rare sight. I wonder why he has come today? "

"This official would like to ask the general some ways of using troops." Shu Ziming smiled subtly.

"So it's for this?" Xiao Tian Yuan was a little suspicious, but he did not reveal it on the surface.

"This official would like to ask the general how long it would take for a huge army of a hundred thousand to invade the palace if they were stationed outside the city." When Shu Ziming asked, he tried his best to put on a very relaxed tone.

Xiao Tianyuan replied without hesitation, "Half a day."

"Then how can we stop the army from attacking?"

Xiao Tian Yuan thought for a moment. "Use heavy soldiers to camp in the west of the city. Use the terrain to its advantage."

Shu Ziming revealed an almost imperceptible smile on his face. "Thank you, General. Since this official knows the answer, I shall not disturb you any further. I shall take my leave now." Without waiting for Xiao Tian Yuan to react, he got up and left.

Looking at Shu Zizming's back, Xiao Tian Yuan felt suspicious. What was the reasoning behind this action? Why would he ask me this for no reason at all? What is the reason for this? Or … Or was he going to start a rebellion? Thinking of this, Xiao Tian Yuan's heart skipped a beat. He thought, "No, I won't. Shu Zhiming shouldn't be conspiring against me. Maybe he was just here to ask me some questions."

Although he was comforting himself, for some reason, his mood was still a little unsettled. Forget it, he might as well make a trip to the Residence of Prince Rong. He led the horse out of the manor and arrived at the Residence of Rong in less than an hour.

When the servant saw that it was Xiao Tianyuan, he knew that Xiao Tianyuan was Prince Rong's best friend. He didn't even need to inform him before inviting Xiao Tianyuan into the manor.

When Xiao Tianyuan arrived at the great hall, he did not expect that King Xuan would be at the Residence of the King Rong. He was slightly surprised as he reported to King Xuan, "Your humble servant greets King Xuan."

"You've come at the right time. Come, drink two cups with me first." King Xuan had never been a polite person. When he saw Xiao Tianyuan arrive, he asked him to sit and drink with him.

"Why didn't we see Prince Rong?"

"This King has also just arrived at the mansion. From what I heard, the servant said that he hasn't woken up yet — let's not bother about him. Let's just drink a few cups of wine first and just treat it as waiting for him." As King Xuan spoke, he personally poured Xiao Tianyuan a cup of wine. "Quickly sit down and drink with this duke."

"If that's the case, then I'll accept it." Xiao Tianyuan straightforwardly picked up his wine cup and downed it in one gulp.

"Great General, you have good alcohol tolerance. Let's go again." King Xuan once again poured wine.

Xiao Tianyuan did not refuse and drank a few cups of wine as well. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Shu Ziming's words were very strange. Why would he ask this of himself alone? He was already the Governor of the Royal Capital, and he had many troops at his disposal. But what people couldn't understand was that he really wanted to rebel?

Even though King Xuan was drinking wine, he could not help but ask, "Is there something on General Xiao's mind?"

Xiao Tian Yuan was startled, but immediately smiled: "Actually it's nothing, let's continue singing."

King Xuan put down his wine cup and shook his head, "Why are you unwilling to tell this king even when you have something on your mind? Could it be that you don't believe This King at all? "

"That's not what I meant." Xiao Tianyuan did not hesitate any longer and told them what Shu Ziming had told him.

"Why does Lord Shu want to ask about this?" King Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly. In his heart, he thought that Shu Ziming and Ning Wang had a closer relationship. And because Ning Wang sent people to assassinate Prince Rong, the emperor ordered him not to take even half a step out of the palace. His heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm as he continued, "As the Governor of the Royal Capital, I still want to ask for advice on how to use the army from the general."

"Actually, I don't understand. However, according to what King Xuan said, the Governor has his own army, and he is responsible for the safety of the Royal Capital. I think he must have taken precautions." Xiao Tianyuan suddenly felt enlightened at the mere mention of King Xuan.

"That's right. The fact that Lord Shu can be so busy with official business is our country's blessing." King Xuan nodded.

"The prince is right." Xiao Tianyuan's cold face finally revealed a trace of a smile.

King Xuan looked at the sunlight and suddenly said, "We've already waited here for an hour, why haven't we seen King Rong? How about this, I'll take my leave first and come back another day. " As he spoke, he stood up.

"Since Prince Rong still hasn't woken up, there's no point in staying here. Why don't we leave together? " Seeing that King Xuan was about to leave, Xiao Tianyuan also stood up. They had all been drinking here for a while and only Fang Zinan came. Perhaps he had something on his mind.

"Alright, let's go together then." As King Xuan spoke, he left the Residence of Rong with Xiao Tian Yuan and then left with Xiao Tian Yuan!

When he passed by the Residence of Ning, he saw Shu Ziming coming out of the Residence of Ning. Strangely, he was not alone, but he had large troops with him.

What kind of logic was this? Now that the country was safe and sound, even if the Governor were to patrol the streets, he wouldn't bring so many people. Could he be up to something? Thinking of this, King Xuan quietly followed up.

He saw Shu Ziming leaving King Ning's residence, but he did not return to his own residence. Instead, he headed out of the city with King Xuan following behind him at a leisurely pace.

Shu Ziming walked out of the west gate and then walked ten li forward, right at the location of the great temple. He then saw Shu Ziming walk to the front of the temple and issue a command. Shu Ziming looked at the crowd and spoke slowly, "Everyone, it is time for us to rebel. Three days later, Ning Wang will accompany the Emperor to the imperial temple to offer sacrifices to the ancestors. We will lay in ambush here, waiting for the emperor to come and kill him."

After the soldiers listened to him, they said in unison, "Caught unprepared, caught unprepared."

Shu Ziming's face revealed a satisfied smile, nodding to everyone, "Everyone, be careful, don't expose your whereabouts."

Hearing this, King Xuan broke out in a cold sweat. He hadn't expected that Ning Wang had actually colluded with Shu Ziming to rebel. This was a huge matter and he needed to report it to the Emperor as soon as possible. He quickly turned his horse around, preparing to head to the Imperial Palace to explain everything to the Emperor. Halfway there, it occurred to him that if he were to report back to the emperor now, he might not be willing to believe his own words. Even if he caught Shu Ziming, he would pretend that he was here to train the soldiers. Since it wasn't the start of the day anyway, it was better to head back to the manor to think of how to tell the emperor. Thus, he made up his mind and returned to Duke Xuan's mansion.