Since Yang Zhuo began to purge the power of several kings of different surnames according to Emperor Wu's will, the Dawu Dynasty has fallen into a panic atmosphere of everyone's own danger.

In this tense background, the defense of the royal city is even more stringent.

The newly appointed commander of the imperial guards of the royal city was Yang Zhuo's confidant. He was originally a high-level backbone in the Xuanyi Guard. He was not only strong, but also cautious in his work and comprehensive.

After taking over the Imperial Army of the Royal City, he immediately increased the defense of the Imperial Army. He first quickly repaired the city wall that was destroyed by the masters of the Holy Dao Palace, and then strengthened the city defense. Not only did the number of soldiers stationed at the city gate increase, but the imperial guards could be seen patrolling the streets at any time. If they encountered suspicious people, they would go forward and interrogate them directly.

On this day, on the west gate of the royal city, a soldier holding a spear stood every three meters on the high city wall. Outside the city gate, two teams of ten people inspected and interrogated the people entering and leaving the city.

It is a little simpler to leave the city. You only need to prove that you are not a wanted prisoner, but it is much trouble to enter the city. Every person who enters the city, even if he is a resident of the royal city, cannot avoid interrogation.

A young man had a knife with his waist and hips, his hands crossed in front of his chest, and was standing in the middle of the city gate, watching carefully as people entering the city were interrogated.

His attention was so focused that in the unhot climate, his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.

If Han Xu was here, he would be able to recognize him at a glance.

This young man was Han Xu's classmate in Jiuxiao Academy, Zhao Meng.

During the assessment at the end of last year, Zhao Meng was forced by Wang Ran to plot against Han Xu, but Han Xu used the mirror to create a illusion and easily cracked. Later, his family also valued Luo Ling's relationship and asked him to try to establish a good relationship with Han Xu.

At first, Zhao Meng deliberately approached Han Xu because of family reasons. Later, gradually, he realized more and more that Han Xu was not simple, and Han Xu ignored his past grudges, and his sincere attitude towards him made Zhao Meng ashamed.

Gradually, Zhao Meng really wanted to make friends with Han Xu, hoping to become his friend. Every time Han Xu went to Mo Wen to practice, Zhao Meng would deliberately wait on the path and then chat with Han Xu for a few words.

After a while, although the two of them were not friends, they were at least familiar with each other.

Later, Han Xu suddenly became famous during his trip to the southern border. Zhao Meng was shocked by Han Xu's strength, and was even more grateful for his original decision.

Yang Zhuo's statement to the outside world is that Han Li rebelled, but it did not involve Luo Ling and Han Xu. He just said that he disappeared in the battle and was offering a reward for news about him all over the world. In addition, every time Zhao Meng saw Han Xu, they would communicate alone, so no one knew that he was familiar with Han Xu, so naturally it did not affect Zhao Meng and the Zhao family.

Not only was it not affected, on the contrary, taking advantage of the major blood exchange between the court officials, the Zhao family, which was not very prominent, was one step closer. Zhao Meng's father was promoted and he was ranked third-rank official.

Zhao Meng was also arranged to be trained in the imperial guards. Although his strength had just broken through the third rank, he found a captain position for him because of his family, and had about twenty people under him.

It is precisely because of his low cultivation level that Zhao Meng is very cautious in dealing with people. As long as he is responsible for guarding the city gate, he will concentrate and not miss any suspicious details.

In the past few days, Zhao Meng has discovered several disciples of the Holy Dao Palace who have been disguised, and the superiors have specially recorded military achievements for him.

It is already evening now, and after another stick of incense, the duty task of Zhao Meng's team today is on time, and someone will come to change shifts.

At this time, a caravan of about thirty or forty people slowly drove towards the city gate. Judging from their clothes and outfits, they should be people from the Western Region.

The caravan looked very rich, and the goods they brought transported seven large carriages.

When they walked in a little, soldiers stepped forward to interrogate.

"Stop! Where did you come from? What are you doing in the royal city?"

An instant person in the caravan looked like a housekeeper and took out a post and said, "We are merchants from the Western Region and came to the royal city to buy some goods. This is our clearance certificate."

The soldier looked through the post in his hand, and handed it back without finding the problem, and then said, "Open the box on the carriage and take a look."

"This..." the butler looked embarrassed and took out a stack of silver notes from somewhere. He quietly got the soldier's hand and said, "This guy, I don't have any respect, so I'll buy you some tea."

If it were normal times, if the soldiers guarding the city would turn a blind eye, they would probably turn a blind eye, but the situation is different now, and no one is willing to joke about their future and heads.

The soldier pushed away without looking at the bill. Then, several soldiers behind him rushed forward.

They came directly to the carriage and scolded: "Open!"

As he said that, the spear in their hands came up, and an escort next to the carriage subconsciously took a step forward. If the soldier stabbed the spear, he would be able to counterattack immediately.

This was a very small detail, but Zhao Meng saw it.

At this time, a voice came from the first carriage: "Since they are going to check it out, let them see it. It's no big deal."

Hearing this sound, the guard took a step back again without hesitation, as if a soldier was executing an order.

The soldiers opened large boxes and saw countless gold, silver and treasures, precious jade, jewelry, medicinal materials, etc. These soldiers had never seen such a huge wealth in their lifetime and could not estimate their value at all.

"Who are you?" Just as a group of soldiers were dazzled by the jewels, Zhao Meng walked over and asked. Those who could give up so much wealth were definitely not ordinary businessmen.

More importantly, the guard's actions just now made him a little confused. Rather than saying that he was a guard, he was more like a well-trained soldier.

Zhao Meng was originally a descendant of the general and was very sensitive to the unique aura of the soldiers.

The butler walked over with a smile and said, "Sir, let me talk."

The two came to the side and the housekeeper said, "We are indeed businessmen in the Western Region, but I heard that many officials in the court have changed their positions recently. I just want to come and have activities, visit and see if we can open up the business roads of the royal city, and ask the adults to be compatible."

Zhao Meng looked at the butler, then turned his eyes to the first carriage. When he saw the coachman sitting in the carriage, Zhao Meng's eyes suddenly stern.

In his memory, there was a man who was very similar to the coachman. Although the two looked different, their figures were almost the same.

The appearance can be easily changed through disguise, but the body shape cannot be done unless you practice very special skills.

Another coachman appeared in Zhao Meng's mind, and then slowly overlapped with the coachman in front of him. As a result, other characteristics could match each other one except for his appearance.

The driver who appeared in his mind was Lin Feng, who used to drive a carriage for Han Xu.
Chapter completed!