In danger, he traveled through time to save her, and the black-bellied prince doted on her

Zhou Shenmao touched his clean-shaven chin and said, "Since we left Yanzhou, the one who decided our life and death was not His Majesty, but the general in charge of Youzhou."

Chen Heng looked at Zhou Shenmao. He was like a Guanyin lotus growing in the cracks of rocks. Even if no one stopped to admire him, he would maintain the most beautiful flower shape.

Zhuozhou is richer than Yanzhou, but the roads in Zhuozhou are full of potholes, and people are always drowned in the slums when it rains heavily.

The people living in the shantytowns in Yanzhou City have all moved into the shelter built by Zhou Shenmao last year. Zhou Shenmao inspects the county magistrates every year, and the county magistrates dare not embezzle.

If Zhou Shenmao had been more restrained, he could have been a good official, but he is a member of the Araceae family, and is poisonous!

He was far away from the emperor and the judiciary. After staying in the official position for a long time, he began to learn to be greedy, and also had a little bit of Chu Nang's feelings, thinking that he could defeat Yu He one day.

Zhou Shenmao did not forget that Renran Khan hung him on the city gate. Renran Khan cut the rope and he almost fell to death under the city wall. It was Chen Hengwang who caught him below.

Chen Hengwang was thinking about what Zhou Shenmao said, that they were all gamblers on the road of heresy, betting that they would win.

They believed they could overthrow the Sheng An regime and they were their own believers.

Chen Xuan lost, it's their turn to go on stage and decide the outcome!

Chen Hengwang was approaching Youzhou. He looked at his hometown city. At this time last year, the Youzhou soldiers would respect him as "Young Master". Today, he became a stranger in his hometown.

The soldiers standing on the city wall of Youzhou saw a huge army in the distance.

Before leaving Youzhou, Mu Jinan had instructed Gu Wenxuan, Zhang Zhenguang, Xue Xiang and Yuan Ming to guard Youzhou.

Gu Wenxuan had been staying at the city gate at night these past few days. He reacted faster than the soldiers and had already climbed up to the city wall.

He looked at the army standing in the distance. The long-handled Mo Dao first caught his eye, followed by the large siege weapons.

Gu Wenxuan glanced at Zhang Zhenguang beside him and said, "It seems like it took a long time to accomplish this."

Zhang Zhenguang looked at the enemy's Modao team and said: "The Modao soldiers they selected are taller and stronger than the Hu people."

Gu Wenxuan shouted, "Who is coming?"

Zhou Shenmao was too far away to see Gu Wenxuan's face clearly. He just felt that he looked handsome and was a young nobleman. He must be Gu Wenxuan who had won the battle in Qu and Youzhou.

He spread his hands and waved again: "Yanzhou Governor Zhou Shenmao."

Chen Hengwang promised Zhou Shenmao that he would give him a reputation of being forced.

Chen Hengwang said, "Youzhou Chen Hengwang has come to conquer Youzhou in compliance with the order of His Majesty."

Whether Chen Hengwang settled in Youzhou or not, he would never return to Sheng'an to become a target for Emperor Hui.

Zhou Shenmao enlightened him with a few words and told him that unless it was absolutely necessary, he should not be charged with treason. Now he was going to the war for the emperor and no one could say anything about it.

Gu Wenxuan waited for Prince Chen to thank Shaoqin for a long time, but before he arrived, the second target sent by Emperor Hui arrived first.

Gu Wenxuan didn't give the other party face: "Are you two here to die?"

Zhou Shenmao was stunned by this. How could the princess's son speak so rudely? He cursed secretly: "It's not certain who will die!"

Zhou Shenmao wanted to test Gu Wenxuan's skills. He sat on his horse and shouted loudly to the tower: "Gu Wenxuan, be a real man and fight Chen Hengwang to the death!"

Gu Wenxuan placed one hand on the city wall and the other hand on the sword. Was he trying to provoke him? Was he trying to make him angry and make a wrong decision?

He signaled the Youzhou archers to prepare, and then looked at Zhou Shenmao: "Grandson, since you call me grandpa, I will give you the chance to die on your knees!"

Zhou Shenmao's face changed drastically. How old is this kid and he dares to call himself a grandfather?

He couldn't see Gu Wenxuan's gaze, but he imagined that Master Gu was looking down on him, and he suddenly felt angry.

"Gu Wenxuan, stop being so arrogant!" He pointed at the city wall and cursed, like a cock with its feathers standing on end.

Chen Hengwang commanded the archers and shields to form a battle array in front, and a team of Yanzhou soldiers covered the Modao team.

As long as the enemy approaches the Modao team, these powerful soldiers will instantly sweep the entire battlefield and never leave anyone alive under their swords.

Chen Heng glanced at Zhou Shenmao who was in a hurry. He thought he was unfathomable last night, but today he was so angry because of Gu Wenxuan.

The morale of his side was obviously not aroused. Chen Hengwang felt that Gu Wenxuan would not easily leave the city to meet the enemy. He had made strategic preparations before coming to Youzhou.

Chen Hengwang first used morality and friendship to loosen the morale of the Youzhou army: "Brothers of Youzhou, my father has treated you well."

"As long as you lay down your weapons and let me enter the city, I, Chen Hengwang, will abide by all the laws and decrees that Mu Jinan has implemented in Youzhou, and will not touch a single inch of your land."

When Chen Xuan had rebellious intentions, no one went to Sheng'an City to inform on him, which shows his prestige. In the minds of many people, he was someone who could become emperor.

Chen Hengwang was a brave and resourceful general, and he had also made military achievements with many soldiers.

The Youzhou soldiers have followed the Chen family for several years. For a long time, "loyalty" has been engraved in the hearts of Youzhou soldiers and officials, and Mu Jinan has only been in Youzhou for less than two months!

The Youzhou soldiers on the city wall lowered their heads slightly, and their grip on the bows and arrows gradually loosened.

Two or three soldiers who once had close contacts with Chen Hengwang were looking around with shifty eyes.

Now, as long as all the Youzhou soldiers rise up to resist, the Shiyan Army will surely suffer heavy casualties!

Gu Wenxuan looked at the soldiers whose expressions changed or who hesitated. The Youzhou soldiers were an uncontrollable danger.

Over the years, they have followed Jiang Xu, Chen Xuan and Fan Zheng in rebellion. Most of them have their roots in the north, and they represent the interests of the four northern states.

Xie Chibei, Gu Wenxuan and Mu Jinan are all powerful people in Sheng'an City, the central imperial capital!

The two are hostile factions!

Gu Wenxuan's eyes were deep, and his left eye narrowed slightly as he spoke: "Chen Hengwang, since you and Chen Xuan care about the people and soldiers in Youzhou, why don't you implement the new tax law earlier?"

"Lu Shengji's vast fertile fields were all embezzled by Chen Xuan. Without Chen Xuan, the people would have nothing to suffer. Hahahaha."

"The promised one is to impose complicated laws on the people, impose heavy taxes and reduce the number of farmlands, but Your Highness Prince Xi promised to protect the people and it will be implemented within a month. Now you are lying to the people, who will believe you?"

"Your Highness Prince Xi has made many plans for the people, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Now you want to take over their place? You want to devour the people's fertile land again!"

This statement was not sharp, but every word was true. Gu Wenxuan did not exaggerate or slander Chen Xuan in order to avoid making things worse. After all, the Youzhou soldiers had some understanding of Chen Xuan.

Several Youzhou soldiers with ulterior motives looked at both sides in a wait-and-see manner. The land they were dividing now was all embezzled by Chen Xuan. Who could guarantee that it would not be taken back by Chen Hengwang in the future?

Lu Shengji half showed his head. Only today did he know why Mu Jinan kept him. Compared with killing him with a single sword, the best way to kill him would be to let Mu Jinan completely win over the hearts of the Youzhou army.

What Mu Jinan wants to kill is the last bit of trust that Chen Xuan has in the Youzhou army!

Lu Shengji has surrendered once. He is a scholar who wants to save face and will not side with Chen Hengwang again. Moreover, his family and children are in the hands of Mu Jinan.