Chapter 1145: Trap

Three days later in the afternoon, Yun Zheng and his team arrived in Gantang.

Along the way, the Eighteen Ghost Riders and the Royal Guards continued to fight.

The Royal Guards seized the opportunity to capture the Eighteen Ghost Riders several times in the first two days, but since the afternoon of the third day, no one from the Eighteen Ghost Riders was captured.

This is not because the new members of the Ghost Eighteen Riders have greatly improved their stealth and tracking skills in a short period of time, but because the Ghost Eighteen Riders have to enter Gan Tang before them.

The city defense of Gan Tang is indeed much tighter than that of Gaoguan City.

Looking up, there were many soldiers on the wall, and one could also see someone leading a team of soldiers on patrol on the wall.

At the city gate, there were many soldiers checking people coming in and out.

When they were about to enter the city, they were also stopped and questioned.

Shen Kuan followed Yun Zheng's instructions and quietly stuffed silver into the gate officer's hand. "Please check it quickly, sir. We are in a hurry to deliver the goods to Mr. Sun and we dare not delay any longer."

"Young Master Sun? Which Young Master Sun?"

The city gate officer frowned and asked.

Shen Kuan flattered, "He is the son of the military commander, Lord Sun, Sun Qi, Master Sun!"

The gate officer's eyelids jumped, and he asked quickly: "What is your relationship with Master Sun?"

"How can we have anything to do with Master Sun?"

Shen Kuan smiled and said, "We are just helping Master Sun deliver some herbs to the Sun Mansion! Master Sun needs these herbs urgently. You also know Master Sun's temper. If we delay, I am afraid I will be in big trouble!"

The gate officer hesitated for a moment, stuffed the silver into his sleeve pocket, and said righteously: "The governor has ordered that all people and goods entering the city must be strictly checked! No matter who you are delivering goods to, you must accept inspection!"

As he spoke, the city gate officer winked at a few soldiers.

Several soldiers understood and immediately stepped forward to investigate.

However, their interrogation was very casual.

Just pat the sack here and there.

To put it bluntly, it's just a formality.

Soon, several soldiers finished the inspection and reported to the city gate officer: "Sir, no problem!"

"Let go!"

The gate officer raised his hand to signal.

The carriage started, Yun Zheng looked at Miaoyin with a smile on his face, and whispered: "See, this Sun Qi is still useful!"

"Yeah, it works, it works."

Miaoyin rolled her eyes at him.

She was secretly wondering if Yun Zheng had thought of this when he went to "curry favor" with Sun Qi.

After entering the city, they first found a place to settle down.

Afterwards, Yun Zheng ordered the accompanying guards to leave the mark they had agreed upon in advance near the inn, so that it would be convenient for other guards who entered Gan Tang City in batches to contact and meet up with him.

Later, You Jiu came to report in person.

You Jiu and his team have already found out the situation in Gan Tang City, which is basically consistent with what Sun Qi said.

The 9,000 troops stationed in Minzhou were all in Gantang City, and their chief general was named Tong Ying.

In addition, Gan Tang has two thousand county soldiers.

Gan Tang originally had only about 700 county soldiers, and the rest were recruited some time ago.

Compared to a few days ago, Gan Tang's defenses were more relaxed, probably because the imperial court said that Yun Zheng would not raise an army.

At present, Gan Tang’s 11,000 troops are stationed in the military camp in the west of the city and the temporary camp in the east of the city.

Listening to You Jiu's report, Yun Zheng couldn't help but think secretly.

The letter I asked Meng Ruowang to write should come in handy!

Yun Zheng thought for a moment, then instructed You Jiu: "Take a few people to Tian Hong tonight!"

……

In the evening, You Jiu brought a few people to the governor's mansion.

As soon as they reached the door, they were stopped by the doorman.

You Jiu looked at the doorman who was trying to stop him with a cold gaze, and shouted in a low voice: "Notify Lord Tian immediately and tell him that I have important news to report! If you delay important matters, I will kill you!"

The aura emanating from You Jiu instantly made Men Ding feel a chill down his spine.

It’s clear at first glance that You Jiu is not the kind of person who would bluff.

"Hold on!"

Men Ding glanced at You Jiu cautiously and immediately ran into the governor's mansion to report the news.

Soon, the doorman ran out and said politely, "Please follow me!"

Led by Mending, they came to the reception room.

They sat for a while, and then Tian Hong, with a big belly, walked in with two people, striding forward.

Tian Hong glanced at You Jiu and the others and asked, "Who are you and what do you want to report to me?"

You Jiu said nothing, but took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Tian Hong.

There were four big words written on the envelope.

Written by Tian Hong himself.

As soon as Tian Hong saw the handwriting, he almost guessed that this was a letter written by Meng Ruowang to him.

Tian Hong did not dare to delay and hurriedly took the letter to check it.

When he saw the handwriting and content on the letter, Tian Hong became more certain that this was Meng Ruowang's handwritten letter.

Meng Ruowang said in the letter that the imperial court and Yun Zheng might not fight each other any more.

The situation in Yuzhou and Dengzhou is not optimistic, so they are in an extremely passive situation.

When necessary, they must win at risk!

Meng Ruowang asked him to send someone to sneak into Jingyang Prefecture. Someone would contact their people at that time. If they could find an opportunity to kill Yun Zheng, the situation would immediately turn in their favor.

Meng Ruowang also asked him to keep an eye on the news from Yuzhou and Dengzhou.

Once the people of Dengzhou and Yuzhou start to revolt, it means that they are in a desperate situation! At that time, he will attack Muzhou as quickly as possible and join forces with the troops of Yuzhou in Dengzhou.

Tian Hong's face was solemn, and he was secretly confused.

After a moment, Tian Hong put the letter away and signaled the people who followed him in to leave. Then he frowned and asked You Jiu and the other two, "Who are you?"

"People from the palace!"

You Jiu replied coldly.

Tian Hong was suspicious and asked again: "Didn't Lord Meng go to Fuzhou? How come you have Lord Meng's handwritten letter?"

"We have our own way. This is not something you should be concerned about!" You Jiu exuded a cold aura all over his body. "Master Meng also asked us to pass on a message to Master Tian."

"What?"

Tian Hong asked.

You Jiu: "Win in danger, and you can get chestnuts from the fire!"

Winning at risk?

Chestnuts out of the fire?

Tian Hong felt secretly bitter.

Of course, he also realized that their situation was not optimistic.

At the moment, killing Yun Zheng is definitely the best way to break the deadlock.

Once Yun Zheng dies, the imperial court will inevitably go to war with the Shuobei army.

Then they can just sit on the mountain and watch the fight between the two tigers!

But it is so difficult to assassinate Yun Zheng!

What if Yun Zheng’s personal guards were made of mud?

After thinking for a while, Tian Hong asked again: "How is Lord Meng doing now?"

You Jiu replied: "Lord Meng should be almost at Jingyang Prefecture now, maybe he has already arrived there!"

"Master Meng, do you want to cooperate with us from inside and outside?"

Tian Hong asked again.

"do not know."

You Jiu shook his head, "We are only responsible for delivering the letter, and we don't ask about anything else! Lord Meng has ordered that Lord Tian doesn't have to reply, just tell us the decision and we will take it back!"

Listening to You Jiu's words, Tian Hong couldn't help but feel nervous.

How to do?

What on earth should we do now?