Chapter 281 Shocking every step of the way

Chapter 281 Shocking every step of the way

Chapter 281 Shocking every step of the way
In the end, Li Xingjian was unable to help Xiao Xia. He was an isolated island in the vast ocean. If the water level rose further, even his island would be submerged. He could not even protect himself, so how could he help Xiao Xia?

Coming out of the governor's residence, the three men rode slowly on horseback. Xiao Xia was still thinking about the similarities between the Sui Dynasty and the Qin Dynasty, that both were caused by the Guanlong Group that seized power.

But the Sui Dynasty was different from the Qin Dynasty. In the Qin Dynasty, the Guanlong Group was overthrown by the Shandong Group because of its monopoly. The Shandong Group headed by Liu Bang and Xiang Yu overthrew the Guanlong Group. Finally, Liu Bang, who represented the new landlord class, defeated Xiang Yu, who represented the old aristocracy.

The Sui Dynasty learned from the lessons of the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Yang of Sui actively shared power with the Shandong Group. As a result, the Shandong Group did not buy it, but at the same time he offended the Guanlong Group, and finally lost both ends.

Therefore, governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. If the heat is not enough, it will be raw, and if the heat is too much, it will be burnt. The former is like the Qin Dynasty, and the latter is like the Sui Dynasty.

At this time, Sun Lei said to Xiao Xia: "Sir, the governor's residence has really been infiltrated. We were having a meal, and people came to test us one after another. The housekeeper in the mansion is obviously the other party's man!"

Xiao Xia suddenly made a gesture as if someone was following them. Sun Lei and Li Luming were stunned. They looked behind them, but there was nothing.

Xiao Xia pointed to the wall next to them, and the two immediately understood that the trackers were on the other side of the wall. At this time, Xiao Xia made another gesture, indicating that there were more than 20 people on the other side.

Sun Lei and Li Luming entered the barrier and also noticed the faint footsteps on the other side of the wall, but they couldn't tell how many people there were.

This is where Xiao Xia is better than the other two. He can feel more clearly and accurately.

The wall in front ended, and the three men slowly drew their swords.

Sun Lei and Li Luming exchanged glances, and both sped up their horses and rushed forward. Sure enough, when they were still a dozen steps away from the end of the wall, more than twenty black-clad warriors wielding long swords appeared and quickly surrounded Sun Lei and Li Luming.

At this moment, powerful arrows shot in like a string, and every arrow hit its target. The black-clad warriors screamed and fell to the ground. Half of them were shot down in an instant, and almost all of them were killed by one arrow.

Sun Lei and Li Luming also took the opportunity to break out of the enemy's encirclement and stabbed several people in a row. The remaining eight warriors saw that the situation was not good and turned around to flee, but four of them were still shot down by Xiao Xia, and all of them died with shots through the head.

However, the several people stabbed by Sun Lei and Li Luming were not dead and were still lying on the ground groaning in pain.

The three of them left quickly, leaving behind only corpses and wounded people.
After returning to the inn, Xiao Xia ordered his men to pack up and leave immediately, but they were still a step too late. Just as they finished packing, hundreds of warriors rushed in from all directions and surrounded the inn.

"To the stable!"

Everyone followed Xiao Xia down the stairs and headed straight for the stable. At this time, dozens of people had already climbed over the wall and were charging towards the stable. Sun Lei led seven of his men to fight fiercely with the enemy. Xiao Xia jumped on his horse with a long spear in hand. More than a dozen torches were thrown from a distance, igniting the hay in the stable, and a fire quickly broke out in the stable.

"Everyone, get on your horses, let me do it!"

Xiao Xia rushed forward on his horse, wielding the Heaven-shaking Spear. Wherever the spear passed, blood and flesh flew everywhere. Dozens of warriors were unable to block it and were killed with screams in agony.

The warriors mounted their horses, cut the ropes, and followed Xiao Xia to rush towards the gate. The gate of the inn had been opened, and a large number of warriors were pouring into the courtyard. Xiao Xia rushed forward on his horse, and his horse knocked over more than 20 people. The warriors were so scared that they stumbled and fled in both directions.

Xiao Xia wielded his long spear and chopped left and right, cutting a bloody path like chopping melons and vegetables, and rushed into the street. The warriors behind him followed one after another, and Li Luming and the three female warriors were entangled.

Seeing that the situation was critical, Xiao Xia placed his spear across his saddle, took out his bow and arrows, and shot seven or eight arrows in a row. The enemies besieging the female warriors were shot down one after another. The four female warriors took the opportunity to break out of the siege and caught up with their companions.

Although there were hundreds of black-clad warriors, they surrounded the inn and there were only a hundred people at the gate. However, the hundred people could not stop Xiao Xia and his men from breaking out. Dozens of them were killed by Xiao Xia and his men, and everyone broke out.

Everyone sped up their horses and galloped towards the city gate. When they were almost there, the gate suddenly opened. Xiao Xia took the lead and led everyone out of the city.

It turned out that the soldiers on the city wall had been watching the men in black besieging the inn, and suddenly they saw someone rushing out on horseback, so they immediately opened the city gate to let them in.

Only then did Xiao Xia deeply realize how rampant the Baoguo Society was in Weijun. This was Anyang County, where the Weijun County government was located. He had only visited the governor Li Xingjian when he was ambushed and besieged crazily by the other side.

In fact, Wei County had already fallen, and the other party did not dare to rebel openly.

In this way, Xiao Xia no longer needs to deliberately conceal his identity. Revealing his identity actually has its benefits. People who want to help him will definitely provide information.

The next morning, Xiao Xia changed into court clothes, and his men also changed into armor. They went directly to the county government office. Sun Lei stepped forward and shouted, "Quickly inform Li, the governor, that the Xihai County King and General Xiao have arrived. Let him come out to greet them immediately." The gatekeeper rushed to report, and a moment later, Li Xingjian led a large group of officials to greet them. Li Xingjian then realized that the Imperial Censor who came to visit him last night was actually the Xihai County King Xiao Xia who destroyed the Maitreya Sect in Luoyang.

Wei County is relatively close to Luoyang, and everyone has heard about the demise of the Maitreya Sect in Luoyang, and naturally they have also heard of Xiao Xia's reputation.

Li Xingjian stepped forward and bowed, "I am Li Xingjian, your humble servant, and I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Prince!"

Xiao Xia raised his voice and asked, "Envoy Li, did you know that we were attacked by hundreds of people in the inn last night?"

"I have heard of it, but I didn't know it was from Your Highness!"

"Humph! The Baohui Association is too rampant. They even dare to attack the imperial envoy. Is this still the world of the Great Sui Dynasty?"

Li Xingjian wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "Your Highness, please stay at the inn. We will send palace soldiers to protect you!"

"Is the General of Cavalry from the Weijun Military Headquarters here?"

A general came up to report, "I am Wang Longchang, the General of the Cavalry of the Weijun Army!"

"Is General Wang still loyal to the court and the emperor?"

"I have always been loyal to the court and the world, and will never have anything to do with the National Protection Association!"

Xiao Xia nodded, "Okay! I'll trust you this time. I'll stay at the inn tonight. I hope your soldiers can ensure the safety of the inn!"

"I will definitely promise!"

Xiao Xia just wanted to make a fuss. He inferred that the other party passed the message to Li Xingjian in the hope that Li Xingjian would report to the court, but the court did not move for a long time, and the other party was disappointed and did not want to pass it on anymore.

Now that he has made a big fuss about it, although it has increased his own risks, it will also stimulate those who spread the news. Overall, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

Xiao Xia and his men moved into the post house, and a thousand soldiers guarded the post house tightly.

The news of the arrival of the imperial envoy immediately shocked Wei County.

Outside the east city of Ye County, fifty miles north of Anyang County, there is a manor covering an area of ​​nearly a thousand acres. This is a wheat manor. The winter wheat has been harvested, and a season of corn has been planted. In the vast corn fields, there is a house surrounded by a wall, covering an area of ​​about twenty acres. There is a small river behind the house. The house has built a pier by the river, with several black-sailed boats moored. People in the house can leave by boat at any time. The river leads directly to the Zhangshui River more than ten miles away. The whole house seems very hidden and has convenient transportation.

The owner of this manor is named Qi Houren, which is actually the homonym of "descendants of Qi".

This is certainly not his real name. His real name is Gao Shukang. He is an important member of the National Protection Association of the remnants of the Northern Qi Dynasty. He is also the person in charge of the uprising in Wei County. He just rushed to Wei County from Qi County ten days ago.

Inside the room, Gao Shukang was urgently discussing the news they had just received with several of his men.

"Who is this guy named Xiao? Why does Uncle Kang so nervous?" asked one of his men.

Gao Shukang was about fifty years old, thin and dark, with a cunning face. He sneered and said, "This man is not ordinary. He was the one who killed the Baoguo Society in Chang'an. He also wiped out the Mahayana Sect in Luoyang before. Although his surname is Xiao, he is an out-and-out grandson of the emperor. He is now the general of the Right Wuhou Guard. He has come with bad intentions this time."

Another subordinate said: "But I heard that he didn't bring any troops with him. I think he is just here to investigate, not to wipe us out!"

Gao Shukang snorted and said, "He did come to investigate, but what happens after the investigation? Do you think the Sui Dynasty army will not come?"

"In that case, why not take this opportunity to kill him!"

Gao Shukang nodded, "That's what I mean, plan it carefully, set a trap, and kill him!"

(End of this chapter)