Please call me Your Majesty!

Chapter 235: Northern Di Death Soldiers
As long as we can get hold of this handle, we can mobilize loyal soldiers in the name of our father and completely eradicate these rebels.

Hengyi and the others are holding back those assassins outside. I have to seize the opportunity and find a breakthrough in this melee.

It is easier for people to succeed when they are in muddy water.

This Prime Minister Xiao must be captured!
[Late at night, Chu Shizhao led his men to sneak into the palace to meet Emperor Yongjin, but they were discovered by the assassins planted in the palace by Prime Minister Xiao, and a fierce battle broke out between the two sides.]

【Chu Shizhao gradually gained the upper hand with his superb martial arts.】

[At the same time, Hengyi was fighting with the killers from the "Black Snake" organization who came after hearing the news.]

[Just when Chu Shizhao was about to subdue Prime Minister Xiao, a killer from the "Black Snake" organization sneaked into the palace and prepared to kill Emperor Yongjin in the chaos.]

[Seeing this, Chu Shizhao flew in front of the emperor without hesitation and shot an arrow into his shoulder.]

[Chu Shizhao ignored the pain and continued to fight with the opponent. ]

[Just when Chu Shizhao was losing ground, at the critical moment, Ma Suan, Huangfu Jian, and Dou Li, who had received favors from Chu Shizhao before, arrived with reinforcements.]

【As the three of them joined the battle, the situation instantly reversed. 】

[With the cooperation of their forces, these assassins planted by Prime Minister Xiao and the "black snake" assassins from Beidi lurking in the palace were quickly captured or killed on the spot.]

[After resolving these troubles, Chu Shizhao was able to meet Emperor Yongjin. ]

[Inside the bedroom of Emperor Yongjin, Chu Shizhao directly took out the evidence he had collected during this period about the collusion between Concubine Xiao and her daughter and the Northern Di, and revealed their conspiracy to Emperor Yongjin.]

[The emperor was furious when he learned the truth, and immediately ordered the arrest of Xiao's father and daughter, and mobilized the imperial guards to begin a city-wide search for officials and forces involved in this matter.]

[At the same time, in order to prevent the Northern Di from taking advantage of this opportunity to invade the border of the Great Zhou, Chu Shizhao immediately volunteered to go to the border to guard the city, hoping to relieve Emperor Yongjin's worries.]

Chu Shizhao deduced it several times and finally got a satisfactory result.

When he came back to his senses from the [Emperor's Growth Plan], he immediately looked at Heng Yi beside him.

With a sullen face, he threw his sleeves and said, "Search her!"

Heng Yi obeyed the order and quickly called on his confidants to take action.

Not long after, the guards found a strange thing in the hair of the tea stall owner - a broken bronze wolf talisman engraved with the unique totem patterns of the Northern Di people, exuding a mysterious aura.

"This is……"

When Hengyi saw the things that were searched from the other party, his face turned pale instantly.

"Is this the Northern Di Army Talisman?"

Chu Shizhao took the wolf talisman and examined it carefully. "If I'm not mistaken, this tea shed is probably the secret sentry that Beidi has planted in our Great Zhou."

While he was analyzing, Hengyi made a new discovery from the dead tea stall owner.

She reached out and untied the leather bag around the boss lady's waist. Wow, a black, sticky liquid oozed out, which was disgusting to look at.

"careful!"

Chu Shizhao hurriedly grabbed Hengyi and said, "These are the eggs of the Heart-Eating Gu!"

Hengyi's face turned pale and he quickly took several steps back.

"Beidi's poison? Could it be that this lady boss is really Beidi's spy?"

"not only that."

Chu Shizhao found a piece of parchment in the lapel of the proprietress. It said: "Anyone who kills Chu will be rewarded with a reward from the royal court."

.

"This is?"

"A bounty order issued by the Beidi royal family."

Chu Shizhao snorted coldly, "Humph, it seems that not only the Xiao family wants me dead, but the Beidi royal family has also gotten involved."

Hengyi looked worried: "Your Highness, we have to return to Beijing as soon as possible. There are probably many assassinations waiting for us along the way."

"It doesn't matter."

Chu Shizhao curled his lips, "Humph, this clue can be used to uncover all the collusion between the Xiao family and Beidi."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of fire-proof cloth from his bosom and carefully wrapped the wolf talisman and the bounty order.

"Prepare the horses, we will set off overnight."

Chu Shizhao ordered, "After returning to the capital, I want to see how many shameful things the Xiao family and Beidi have done."

Just as I was about to leave, a sharp whistle sounded from a distance.

"not good!"

Hengyi's expression suddenly changed, "It's Beidi's wolf whistle!"

Chu Shizhao narrowed his eyes. He had seen this scene in simulation before.

"Everyone, follow the plan!"

Before he could finish his words, many torches suddenly lit up in all directions.

The Northern Di cavalry rumbled down the hillside, the sound of their horses' hooves was like thunder, shaking the ground.

Hengyi immediately drew out his sword, but Chu Shizhao reached out and held down his hand.

"Wait."

At this moment, a black shadow flashed out from the darkness, and the man moved swiftly and jumped onto the nearest warhorse.

Looking at it in the moonlight, it was a face that looked a little weathered - hey, it was Li Batian.

"Roar!"

Li Batian roared angrily and tore his left arm apart violently.

Blood spurted out with a "puff", and the strange thing was that the blood condensed into shiny red fragments in the air.

"go with!"

Li Batian shouted loudly, and countless blood-colored crystal blades flew out with a whoosh.

The Northern Di cavalry screamed in agony. Those seemingly fragile crystal blades actually penetrated their heavy armor easily.

"Now, light the fire!"

Chu Shizhao gave orders loudly.

The soldiers who had been lying in ambush immediately ignited the tung oil on the ground, and the flames quickly spread along the iron chains that had been arranged in advance.

After a while, a wall of fire was formed, dividing the Northern Di cavalry into several sections.

In the chaos, Li Batian frowned, feeling that something was wrong.

He sensed something was wrong and turned his head sharply to look at a big tree.

Chu Shizhao also felt something was wrong.

Then, he rushed towards Li Batian and shouted, "Be careful!"

"Whoosh whoosh!"

Three black arrows flew over and pierced into the ground, glancing at the two men's scalps.

The arrow was glowing purple, and it was obvious that it was poisoned.

“In the tree!”

Li Batian shouted in a low voice.

In the distant treetops, three figures were looming.

In the moonlight, the black tattoos on their necks were particularly conspicuous.

"Northern Di's 'Black Snake' warriors."

Chu Shizhao narrowed his eyes, "It seems that there are more than just cavalry coming tonight."

Li Batian said nothing, he just raised his hand and a bloody blade flew out.

However, those assassins were by no means ordinary people. Even though Li Batian's moves were tricky, the opponents seemed to have seen through his attack trajectory in advance. They just slightly turned sideways and easily avoided Li Batian's fatal blow.

Just when Li Batian was about to strike again

At this time, a strange sound came from the distance.

Chu Shizhao's face changed. He had seen this situation before in his simulations. He shouted, "Oh no! The Northern Di War Elephants are coming!"

Almost at the same time, thirty armored war elephants rumbled through the night and rushed towards them.

These big guys have thick skin and tough flesh, and ordinary swords and knives can't hurt them at all.

"withdraw!"

Chu Shizhao gave the order decisively.

They fought and retreated until they reached a narrow canyon.

"Your Highness, we are surrounded!"

Hengyi looked solemn.

Chu Shizhao sneered: "No, they are surrounded."

As he spoke, he immediately took out a strange-looking thunder bomb from his arms and threw it towards the walls on both sides of the canyon.

"Boom!" After a loud bang.

The rocks that Chu Shizhao had arranged around him in advance suddenly collapsed.

Soon both ends of the canyon were blocked.

At the same time, the thunder bomb buried in the ground vein node also exploded.

A huge fire gushed out from deep underground, forming a wall of fire that trapped the war elephants and the Northern Di cavalry inside.

The frightened war elephants rushed around, knocking the Northern Di soldiers off their horses and causing the scene to become a mess.

Li Batian seized the opportunity, jumped up suddenly, picked up a spear and threw it at the leading war elephant.

As the spear pierced through the armor of the war elephant, the thick-skinned and tough creature only had time to let out a miserable cry before it fell to the ground with a bang.

As for Chu Shizhao, he took advantage of the chaotic situation and rushed towards the tent of Beidi Zuoxian King alone.

I have put in so much effort here, I must find evidence to prove that the Xiao family is colluding with Beidi.

……

In the tent.

At this moment, King Zuo Xian was packing his things in a panic.

When he saw Chu Shizhao, a fierce light flashed in Zuo Xian Wang's eyes, and he drew out his scimitar and slashed at him.

However, Chu Shizhao had been prepared for this.

He first dodged the opponent's attack by leaning sideways, and then, before the opponent could react, he slapped Zuo Xian Wang to the ground with his backhand.

After dealing with Zuo Xian Wang.

Chu Shizhao then began to search in the tent.

Finally, he found a parchment scroll in a secret compartment.

The scroll was clearly stamped with Prime Minister Xiao's private seal, and the terms stated that twelve towns on the border of the Great Zhou would be ceded in exchange for the Northern Di sending troops.

"it is as expected."

Chu Shizhao sneered.

At this moment, Hengyi rushed in: "Your Highness, have you found what you want?"

"found it."

Chu Shizhao handed the parchment scroll to Hengyi.

Hengyi nodded.

Just as he was about to start, his expression suddenly changed: "Wait, this smell..."

Snake grass!
"Oh no! The military rations have been poisoned!"

Hengyi yelled.

At the same time, the battle in the canyon was almost over.

Except for those who were killed, the remaining Beidi soldiers all knelt down and surrendered.

Chu Shizhao returned to the camp and immediately ordered everyone to assemble.

Then he spoke again.

"Everyone, take off your armor!"

Although everyone was puzzled by Chu Shizhao's strange order, they finally started to take off their armor without any hesitation.

However, when everyone took off all their armor.

The tattoo on the back of a captain of the royal guards attracted Chu Shizhao's attention.

It was a coiled black snake, exactly the same as the tattoo on the dead man on the tree before.

"Take him!"

Chu Shizhao gave the order decisively.

The captain of the guards' face suddenly changed, he drew his knife and slashed at Chu Shizhao.

"Be careful, Your Highness!"

Heng Yi was quick-witted and agile. With a swing of the sword in his hand, he pierced the captain of the guards' scapula directly.

"what!"

The captain of the guard screamed and fell to the ground with a thump.

Chu Shizhao had his men peel off the tattooed skin of the captain of the personal guards. Under the skin, there was actually a secret letter written in the Northern Di language.

The letter detailed the Xiao family’s plan to collude with Beidi, as well as the next course of action - to assassinate Chu Shizhao at Longlin Pass!
After reading the letter, Chu Shizhao's face became frighteningly gloomy.

He never imagined that the Xiao family was so cruel that they could even do something like regicide.

……

The next morning, the army arrived at Longlin Pass.

The city gates were closed tightly and the flags on the city walls were whistling.

Chu Shizhao rode his horse to the front of the pass.

"I am returning to the capital upon orders. Open the city gates immediately!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an armor-piercing arrow with the royal emblem shot straight towards Chu Shizhao's face.

At this critical moment, Chu Shizhao suddenly squeezed the horse's belly, and the strong warhorse suddenly stood up, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.

"Your Highness!"

Li Batian unconsciously drew his sword and was about to charge into the city.

However, before he could make a move, Chu Shizhao raised his hand to stop him.

"I am fine."

"you……"

After Chu Shizhao whispered to Li Batian for a while, Li Batian quietly disappeared into the crowd.

After settling everything, Chu Shizhao brushed the dirt off his body and looked up at the city wall.

On the city wall, a young man in silver armor was laughing wildly. This man was Prime Minister Xiao’s eldest son, Xiao Yulin.

The precious bow in his hand that was engraved with a golden dragon was still shaking slightly, and it was obvious that the arrow just shot was shot by him.

"Chu Shizhao, you traitor, how dare you return to the capital!"

Xiao Yulin stood on a high place, looking down at Chu Shizhao: "Today is the day you die!"

"Xiao Yulin, how dare you forge an imperial decree and plot a rebellion!"

Hengyi shouted angrily.

"rebellion?"

Xiao Yulin laughed out loud as if he had heard a huge joke.

"Now that Longlin is in my hands, I am the boss of this world! Ask these soldiers, do they recognize you as their master, or do they recognize my Xiao family as their master?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the defenders on the tower shouted in unison: "We are willing to follow the major general and swear allegiance to him until death!"

Chu Shizhao looked around and found that the garrison troops at Longlin Pass, who were supposed to protect the capital, had now become the Xiao family's private army.

"Your Highness, it seems that the Xiao family has already made plans. We..."

Chu Shizhao was very calm.

He slowly raised his head and stared at Xiao Yulin.

"Xiao Yulin, do you think you can block my path?"

"Insanity!"

Xiao Yulin roared, then raised his hand to give the order: "Release..."

However, he had just said one word.

The next moment, a cold bloody blade suddenly pressed against his throat.

Xiao Yulin was shaking all over and couldn't speak clearly: "You...you..."

"What do you want to do?"

Seeing that the opponent had been captured, Chu Shizhao, who was at the bottom of the city wall, gave a thumbs up to Li Batian behind Xiao Yulin with satisfaction.

"Xiao Yulin, do you think you can defy the will of heaven?"

Chu Shizhao looked at Xiao Yulin who had been taken hostage.

Seeing that his master had been captured by others.

At this moment, the defenders on the city wall suddenly lost their backbone.

One by one, they dropped their bows and weapons and knelt on the ground.

(End of this chapter)