Who put the yellow robe on me?

Hassan was taken to the city gate, trembling all over, with sweat dripping down his chin from his muddy face.

Hassan raised his head, his lips trembling, his voice filled with fear: "Sir, my contact is..."

Before he could finish his words, Jiang Chen suddenly interrupted him: "Shut up!"

Jiang Chen's voice was like thunder, which made Hassan tremble and almost fall to his knees.

His heart was beating like a drum, and the blood in his body seemed to freeze instantly, exuding a chill.

Mi Chunhong stood aside, frowning as he looked at the embarrassed deserter from the Western Regions in front of him.

Hassan's sudden appearance filled him with doubts. Was the news this man brought true or false? What kind of conspiracy was hidden behind his appearance?

Jiang Chen stared at Hassan with a sharp gaze and said coldly, "General Mi, I see that this man has a fierce look on his face. He must be a treacherous person. Come, take him to the general's mansion and wait for his punishment!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chen flicked his wrist and unsheathed his longsword. The sword flashed like lightning and pointed directly at Hassan's throat. In an instant, a cold light flashed, and the coldness of the sword edge pressed directly into Hassan's skin, making him stiffen all over.

Hassan was so frightened that his face turned pale. He shouted, "Sir, please spare me! Sir, please spare me! I am really not a spy. I have come to surrender sincerely!"

His voice was filled with fear and despair, like a trapped animal cornered in a corner. He knew that if Jiang Chen's wrist moved even slightly, his life would end at that moment.

His mind was blank. He looked at the sword in front of him in fear, feeling the approach of death.

Dianzhang and others immediately understood, and quickly stepped forward to lift Hassan up, half walking and half dragging him towards the general's mansion.

Hassan's legs were almost limp, and he staggered, as if he would fall to the ground at any moment. His eyes were full of fear and confusion, and he didn't know what he was about to face.

Jiang Chen didn't look at Hassan again. His eyes were as cold as ice. He turned and walked towards the general's mansion.

A pool of unknown liquid was left on the ground, emitting a foul smell.

Hassan was frightened to death...

In the general's mansion, Jiang Chen sat on the main seat, with Mi Chunhong and Zhong Xiaodan beside him. The atmosphere was tense and solemn.

There were only the three of them and Hassan in the main hall, and the Dianzhang outside the door was guarded closely to prevent anyone from approaching.

Hassan was pushed to the center of the main hall. His legs gave way and he fell to his knees again. His face was pale, sweat streamed down his forehead, and his eyes were filled with fear.

He knew that this moment would determine his life or death. If he couldn't convince Jiang Chen to trust him, he would be mercilessly executed.

Jiang Chen's gaze fell coldly on Hassan. His voice was low and majestic: "Hassan, tell me, who is your contact in Daliang?"

Hassan swallowed and replied in a trembling voice, "Your Excellency, it is Chen Lingze."

As soon as the words fell, Mi Chunhong's expression suddenly changed. His brows knitted tightly together, and a trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes: "Chen Lingze? Are you talking about Chen Lingze in our army?!"

Jiang Chen feigned rage, then slammed his hand on the table, his voice thunderous as it shook the entire hall. "Nonsense! Lord Chen is a senior official in our army and a seventh-rank official in the imperial court. How could he possibly be your contact?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chen suddenly drew out his long sword. With a flash of cold light, the sword tip was placed directly on Hassan's neck. The blade was icy cold and piercing, almost cutting through Hassan's skin, causing him to feel a sharp pain.

Hassan's face turned pale, and cold sweat rolled down his cheeks. His voice trembled, and his eyes were filled with fear and helplessness. "My Lord, everything I say is true. You must believe me!"

Jiang Chen's eyes were like two sharp blades, staring at Hassan tightly. "How can I believe you when you say one of my seventh-rank officials betrayed me? Unless you can tell me who your other contacts are."

Hassan's heart was pounding. He could feel the cold touch of the sword and the murderous intent in Jiang Chen's eyes. He knew that every word he uttered could determine his life or death.

He nodded hurriedly, "Sir, I didn't lie to you! Besides Chen Lingze, there's another general and two lieutenant generals who are also ours."

Jiang Chen's eyes became even colder. He shook his wrist and the sword tip approached Hassan's neck, almost sending him to see the King of Hell.

Hassan was so frightened that he was trembling all over, and his voice became more urgent: "My lord, you must believe me! These three people are Xiao Xingbing, Ji Weilong, and Ying Shifeng!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaodan immediately stepped forward and asked in a cold voice, "Hassan, are these three really your men? Do you know their specific positions and identities?"

Hassan nodded vigorously and said eagerly, "I know, I know! Xiao Xingbing is the deputy general of the western defense line, Ji Weilong is the grain officer of Liangzhou, and Ying Shifeng is the general in the army. All three of them are connected to Lord Ji."

Jiang Chen's eyes calmed down when he heard this, but his heart was turbulent. He knew that the names Hassan mentioned were all on his list of generals.

If this is true, then the enemy has penetrated very deeply. The defenses inside and outside Liangzhou City may have been clearly seen by the enemy.

Mi Chunhong's expression grew even darker. He looked at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with doubt. "Your Highness, how should we deal with this person?"

"General," Jiang Chen said to Mi Chunhong in a deep voice, "We can't disbelieve this, but we can't believe it completely either. We can't confirm whether Hassan's words are true or false, but we must be prepared for both scenarios."

Mi Chunhong nodded, his face solemn. "Your Highness, Prince of Yan, is absolutely right. The enemy may have already infiltrated our army. If we act rashly now, we will only alert the enemy, which will be very disadvantageous to us."

Jiang Chen paced slowly, thinking about how to find a way out of the current predicament.

He glanced at the sand table in the main hall, and with a thought in mind, he turned to Mi Chunhong and continued, "The current plan is to gradually dilute General Chen's military power and weaken his position in the army. That way, even if he really has ulterior motives, he won't be able to pose an immediate threat to us."

Mi Chunhong pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "Your Highness, this is indeed a sound strategy. If we take direct action against Chen Lingze, he'll likely become desperate and cause even greater trouble."

Jiang Chen nodded slightly. He knew very well that the situation in Liangzhou City was complicated and every step had to be taken with caution.

He continued, "We need to gradually isolate Chen Lingze and then slowly hand over his military power to people we trust. That way, even if he harbors dissenting thoughts, he won't be able to do anything about it."

Zhong Xiaodan listened and nodded repeatedly, but his brows were furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.

He suddenly interrupted, "Your Highness, while gradually weakening Chen Lingze's military power is a good idea, can we uncover more traitors without alerting them? We can't just rely on Hassan's one-sided account."

Jiang Chen looked at Zhong Xiaodan and smiled slightly. "General Zhong is absolutely right. The enemy is in the dark, we are in the light, and we must proceed step by step with caution. Hassan's words can serve as a clue, but we cannot rely on them completely. We need a more covert investigation to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Mi Chunhong added, "Your Highness, we can use our trusted military advisors to gradually replace Chen Lingze's subordinates in important positions, while also trying to monitor his every move. If he truly is colluding with the Western Regions, he will undoubtedly be exposed."

Jiang Chen's eyes flashed with approval. "That's right. We need to make plans in secret and gradually weaken his power. But the action must be swift and covert. We can't give him any chance to react."

At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the door. Dianzhang's voice was low and cautious: "Your Highness, I have something to report."

Jiang Chen looked at Mi Chunhong and nodded, "Come in."

Dianzhang pushed the door open and walked in, a look of anxiety on his face. He saluted and whispered, "Your Highness, our sentries just spotted a small group of enemy troops outside the city. They look like spies sent from the Western Regions."

Jiang Chen frowned slightly, feeling a faint sense of unease. He knew the enemy would never give up easily and would continue to find ways to test Liangzhou City's defenses.

"General Annan, what do you think?" Jiang Chen asked with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Zhong Xiaodan quickly analyzed the situation and said in a deep voice, "The enemy sent spies to spy on us. Hassan came to deliver a letter, and Xiyu should be observing our reaction after the letter is delivered."

Jiang Chen nodded, his eyes became deeper, as if he was planning something.