Being an emperor is not something he can do, so he can only rely on his connections.

"Even if you die, I must see...see...see your body!" Gao Fei gripped the reins in his hand and ran down the mountain in a detour.

The team of more than a dozen people quickly dispersed, each searching in a different direction. This dense forest was very large, and if they didn't split up and search, it would probably be useless.

But there are ferocious beasts lurking here, and the longer you stay, the more dangerous it becomes.

Gao Fei was so tired that he had hallucinations, which made everyone very worried. If they continued like this, not only would they not be able to catch Han Ye, they might also encounter other dangers.

"Gather!" Gao Fei shouted.

When the cavalry heard the command, they all moved towards the direction where the sound came from.

"Go... Gao... Gaoyang!" Gao Fei made a decision. Instead of looking for Han Ye, whose life or death was unknown, it would be better to go to Han Ye's destination - Gaoyang.

"Sir, if we go to Gaoyang, we will no longer be within the garrison of Yunzhou..."

"And with our horsepower, Han Ye will probably arrive before us!"

"Yes, I heard that the Gaoyang County Magistrate has a close relationship with Han Ye. If we rush into the city rashly, it might be inappropriate!"

Several light cavalrymen advised Gao Fei to think twice, but Gao Fei was looking in the direction of Gao Yang.

Gao Fei said nothing and rode his horse towards Gao Yang.

The cavalrymen also followed Gao Fei with helpless pouts.

After passing through the dense forest, there is indeed an open area, but this open area is extremely desolate and covered with yellow sand, as if it has no end.

They were not moving very fast and it was already midnight when they reached Gaoyang.

All the cities in this desert are dilapidated without exception, and Gaoyang County is no exception.

It stood alone in the desert, its walls dilapidated and ready to collapse at any moment. The gate was closed, but the paint peeling off revealed the original color of the wood.

Most of the buildings in the city are dilapidated, with collapsed roofs and tilted walls. The streets are narrow and dirty, filled with sand, dust and household garbage.

The city looked as if it had been forgotten by time. Its former prosperity had long since faded, leaving only desolation and ruin. There was no life, no hope, only endless desolation and loneliness.

The guards on the city wall called them.

"Stop, who are you!"

A light cavalryman said, "Brothers in the city, we are the garrison of Yunzhou. The Lord of Yunzhou sent us to carry out a mission!"

The soldier guarding the city immediately asked, "Mission? Do you have an official letter?"

"Secret mission, no official letter!"

The soldier guarding the city waved his hand and said, "Then please go back. The city is under curfew and no one is allowed to enter. Come back early this morning!"

Gao Fei whispered a few words to the cavalryman, and then the cavalryman said, "Our Lord Gao wishes to see your Captain Pang Qian. Please pass on the message!"

"Can you see our Master whenever you want?"

Another soldier guarding the city reminded him, "Brother, you'd better pass on the message. What if it's something important?"

After discussing it, the two decided to go and report it.

……

The county town is not big, with only three streets in total. The military camp is also small, and the tents are basically next to each other.

At this moment, Pang Lu was in a deep sleep, dreaming sweet dreams, with a hint of a smile on his face. However, at this moment, a rapid and harsh knock on the door broke the silence. Pang Lu frowned, his face showing displeasure, but he still suppressed his anger and asked, "What happened?"

As he spoke, he stood up angrily and went to open the door. When he opened the door, he found a city guard standing outside.

The soldier looked panicked and said in a trembling voice, "Sir... a group of Yunzhou garrisons have arrived outside the city, claiming they are carrying out a secret mission!"

Pang Lu waved his hand and blew the soldiers' hats off. "What secret mission? No one is allowed in without an official letter. Send them back to where they came from!"

The soldier continued, "They also said that there's a Mr. Gao who wants to see you!"

Pang Lu angrily said, "What are you talking about? Mr. Gao, the garrison commander of Yunzhou..." Then he realized belatedly and said, "What did you say? Mr. Gao, the garrison commander of Yunzhou..."

Pang Lu hurriedly put on his clothes, but found that he was still barefoot. He pushed the soldier and asked him to find shoes for him. "Find me shoes! Find me shoes! Hurry up!"

After getting everything dressed, he rushed towards the city gate without stopping.

Pang Lu squinted his eyes and looked down at Gao Fei, who was dozing off with his eyes closed on his horse. He was instantly startled.

"Open the door, open the door quickly!" He then ordered the guards around him to open the door.

The soldier guarding the city was in a dilemma: "But didn't the general say that we need the approval of both the county magistrate and the general before we can open the gate?"

"You ungrateful bastard, your boss is right here, why don't you go open the door!" Pang Lu was so angry that he bared his teeth, twisted the soldier's ear, and kicked him out.

After a while, the door opened.

A cavalryman outside the city nudged Gao Fei with his elbow, "Master Gao, they really opened the gate!"

Gao Fei opened his eyes and watched the city gate slowly open, feeling relieved. He spurred his horse forward and entered Gaoyang County.

Pang Lu hurried forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "I didn't know you were coming, Master Gao. I'm sorry for not welcoming you! I hope you'll forgive me!"

Gao Fei waved his hand and said, "You...are...a...high-ranking official...can...you...shouldn't...be polite!"

Hearing Gao Fei's stuttering, Pang Lu felt very familiar.

Pang Lu nodded repeatedly, "Master Gao, please come in, let's go in and talk."

The group arrived at the rest room at the city gate, and Pang Lu ordered tea to be served. Gao Fei picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then got straight to the point: "I...I want...to get...Han...Han...Han Ye."

Pang Lu was shocked. Of course he knew the grudge between Gao Fei and Han Ye, but he didn't know where Han Ye was.

"Mr. Gao, to be honest, I don't know where Han Ye is. I heard that Han Ye fled to Gaoyang, but I really don't know where he is." Pang Lu answered cautiously.

Gao Fei looked at Pang Lu sharply, as if judging whether he was lying.

Pang Lu quickly added: "I'll send someone to look for it, I'll send someone to look for it right away!"

Gao Fei pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Tell me when you find it, and I'll rest..."

After saying that, he fell asleep directly on the kang, while the other cavalrymen slept on the ground.

……

Pang Lu used to be Gao Fei's subordinate in the Water Defense Camp. He was almost executed by Gao Fei for a trivial matter. Fortunately, other brothers interceded for him and rescued him.

Afterwards, Pang Lu accepted bribes from Han Ye and secretly transferred Gao Fei's guards to patrol the outer camp, thus leaving Gao Fei's guards empty.

As a result, Gao Fei's wife was raped by Han Ye, and Gao Fei's daughter was kicked into a disabled person by Han Ye.

Although Pang Lu didn't know the truth, he had been brooding over it for years. Especially after hearing that Madam Gao had committed suicide out of shame, Pang Lu drank a lot that day and planned to commit suicide as well.

In the end, it was Gao Fei who enlightened him.