Who put the yellow robe on me?

Jiang Chen stood in the center of the main hall, staring coldly at Hassan who was kneeling on the ground. In his hand was a letter that he had just found on Hassan.

The letter was written on rough paper and in illegible handwriting, but it was undoubtedly the key to life and death between the enemy and us.

He slowly unfolded the letter, his eyes quickly scanning the contents. Although the handwriting was blurry, the few words in the letter made his brows furrow even more.

The content of the letter directly pointed to the defensive deployment in Liangzhou City, revealing that the enemy had already mastered many internal secrets, and gave instructions for Chen Lingze's next actions. This letter was obviously intended for Chen Lingze.

"This is a letter to Chen Lingze." Jiang Chen handed the letter to Mi Chunhong, his tone tinged with unease. He stared intently at Hassan, as if trying to see through his every thought.

Mi Chunhong took the letter and read it carefully, his expression becoming serious. He turned to look at Jiang Chen, his eyes revealing a trace of anger and shock that was difficult to conceal.

It was unbelievable that Chen Lingze, a general they thought was loyal, could actually be colluding with the enemy.

Jiang Chen memorized the contents of the letter and then coldly asked Hassan, "This is your last chance to survive. Tell me the secrets of the Western Regions now, and I might spare your life."

Hassan's body trembled noticeably, and a hint of fear and struggle flashed in his eyes. His throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he couldn't make a sound.

At this moment, he knew that his fate was completely in Jiang Chen's hands. If he could not provide enough valuable information, cruel execution would be waiting for him.

He lowered his head, his lips trembling, his heart filled with entanglement and fear. The man in front of him had a sharp and cold gaze, making it impossible for him to lie. He knew that no matter what he said, he could not hide it.

Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he raised his head and whispered, "I heard from Lord Ji that the King of the Western Regions, having learned of General Mammon's recent defeats, has mobilized a hundred thousand Tiger Guards. This is almost the entire wealth of the Western Regions."

This sentence was like a thunderclap, instantly exploding between Jiang Chen and Mi Chunhong.

A hundred thousand Tiger Guards? That was the most elite force in the Western Regions, practically the most important weapon in their country. Sending this army meant the Western Regions would go all out, fighting to the bitter end.

Jiang Chen's face instantly became extremely serious. He and Mi Chunhong looked at each other and saw the same fear and anxiety in each other's eyes. They knew in their hearts what this meant.

If the King of the Western Regions really sent out this elite force, Liangzhou City would face an unprecedented severe test.

There was a moment of silence, as if time had stopped. Jiang Chen was rapidly thinking of a response strategy, while Mi Chunhong was also weighing his next course of action.

"Dianzhang, take Hassan to jail." Jiang Chen finally broke the silence, his tone stern, "Declare that he is spreading rumors and misleading the people."

"Yes!" Dianzhang responded and immediately stepped forward to pull Hassan up from the ground.

Hassan's body was almost limp. He knelt on the ground and kept begging: "Sir, please spare me! Sir, please spare me! I am telling the truth!"

Jiang Chen didn't even look at him, but just waved his hand. Dian Zhang and several soldiers lifted Hassan up and quickly dragged him out.

As Hassan's pleading for mercy gradually faded away, the atmosphere in the hall became more depressing.

Mi Chunhong took a deep breath, his tone filled with anxiety: "Your Highness Prince Yan, what should we do next?"

Jiang Chen's eyes remained calm, but they were filled with deep thought. "We must first stabilize Chen Lingze. We can't touch him directly now. We must find solid evidence. Otherwise, if we alert the enemy, the enemy's conspiracy may be launched prematurely."

Mi Chunhong nodded in agreement: "Your Highness is absolutely right. If we act rashly, it is very likely that the enemy will take action in advance, which will be very disadvantageous to us."

Jiang Chen continued, "Next, we need to quickly and secretly arrest the three generals Hassan mentioned: Xiao Xingbing, Ji Weilong, and Ying Shifeng. We can interrogate them separately to see if we can gain more intelligence."

Zhong Xiaodan, who was listening intently, couldn't help but interrupt and ask, "Your Highness, if we catch them and they firmly deny it, how can we force them to speak?"

Jiang Chen looked at Zhong Xiaodan, a gleam in his eyes: "We told them that as long as the three of them give the same answer, we will let them go.

But if there is any inconsistency in their answers, we will execute them immediately."

Mi Chunhong's eyes flashed with approval, and he clapped his hands in praise, "Your Highness, what a good plan! This way, the three of them will become suspicious of each other, and the only way to survive is to tell the truth. So, they will all tell the truth to save their lives."

Jiang Chen nodded slightly and continued, "General Mi, first arrange for Zuo Yongyu to slowly dilute Chen Lingze's military power. That way, even if he makes any unusual moves, he won't be able to cause any major disturbances immediately. I will send Xu Ningce to protect Zuo Yongyu at all times to ensure his safety."

Mi Chunhong immediately clasped his fists and said, "Okay, Your Highness, I will arrange it immediately."

Jiang Chen turned to look at Zhong Xiaodan, and after a moment's thought, he said, "As for the Western Region spies outside the city, we should not alert them for the time being. If they discover our actions, the enemy may take action even faster."

Zhong Xiaodan nodded, expressing his understanding: "Your Highness is right. We need to continue to observe their movements and not let them realize our plan."

Jiang Chen took a deep breath and said firmly: "This war is not just a confrontation between external armies, but also a game between our own people. If we are not careful, Liangzhou City will be lost."

Mi Chunhong and Zhong Xiaoshan nodded heavily, their hearts filled with determination and perseverance. The survival of Liangzhou City depended on their thoughts. They must use their utmost wisdom and courage to win this silent battle.

Mi Chunhong, Zhong Xiaodan and others received the orders one by one and quickly took action separately.

Xiao Xingbing, Ji Weilong and Ying Shifeng are the key to this operation and must be arrested secretly in the shortest possible time to prevent the news from leaking out.

Zhou Liangwei led a small group of elite soldiers and quietly sneaked into Xiao Xingbing's residence. They walked lightly on the bluestone road, making no sound.

The surrounding buildings seemed particularly quiet in the night, with only the occasional cold wind blowing, bringing the rustling of leaves.

"Remember, don't make any sound." Zhou Liangwei ordered in a low voice, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

The soldiers nodded, drew their daggers, and cautiously approached Xiao Xingbing's room. At this moment, Xiao Xingbing was sitting in the room, looking at the battle report on the table with a frown on his face.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps made him alert and the battle report in his hand fell to the ground.

"Who!" Xiao Xingbing shouted loudly, stood up quickly, holding his sword in his hand, staring at the door vigilantly.

The soldiers outside the door stopped, pressed against the wall, and held their breath. Zhou Liangwei took a step forward and flung the door open. Several soldiers quickly rushed into the room and pinned Xiao Xingbing to the ground.

"What are you doing! Are you trying to rebel?" Xiao Xingbing shouted, his eyes filled with anger and confusion.

However, the soldiers acted quickly, tying him up without giving him a chance to explain. Xiao Xingbing was gagged, dragged out of the room, and taken to the prison.

Xiao Xingbing's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and his heart was filled with anger and fear.

After the foreign object in his mouth was taken out, he shouted loudly: "Let me out! This is a false accusation! I am innocent!"

However, he heard the same shouts from Ji Weilong and Ying Shifeng in the next room, and suddenly it became quiet.

After a moment's silence, they all realized that their resistance was futile.

Because the fact that they were collaborating with the enemy seemed to have been exposed.

Seeing that the three of them were silent, Zhou Liangwei said, "Since everyone is done with their work, let's get started!"

Next, it is the "prisoner's dilemma" mentioned by His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan!