After listening to their words, Chu Zhiyuan released them.
He stared at their fleeing figures, frowning in thought.
Was this the second rebellion Gao Jiuqu had spoken of?
One of these two was a soldier from the General Military Office, and the other was a clerk from the Flying Bird Camp.
The Flying Bird Camp was stationed at Flying Bird Fort, twenty miles north of Wanghai City.
Flying Bird Fort was a port, with ships coming and going, bustling with activity.
After the Flying Bird Camp rebelled, they would directly board a ship, leave the Eastern Territory, leave Da Jing, and head to Da Lie.
Da Lie would have people to meet them.
If the rebellion of the Great Willow Camp was an internal strife, then the rebellion of the Flying Bird Camp was treason.
What they were trying to steal was the defense map of Ji Hai Town.
As long as they obtained this item, Da Lie would be able to grasp the entire defense situation of Ji Hai Town, thereby being able to enter and exit freely.
Da Lie's elite troops would be able to enter the Eastern Territory through Ji Hai Town.
It would be extremely difficult to encircle and suppress Da Lie's elite troops entering the vast Eastern Territory.
Chu Zhiyuan's face was unsightly.
Da Lie's move was actually to retaliate against the Phoenix Camp, an eye for an eye.
Since Chu Zhiyuan had witnessed the Netherworld Secret Guards, he knew that Da Lie would never suffer this loss in silence and would definitely find ways to retaliate.
But they chose to retaliate here.
What audacity!
The Flying Bird Camp needed a thorough cleansing.
As for letting the two of them leave, he was not worried that they would leak information or launch an early attack.
They had taken his "poison pill"; to save their lives, they would not dare to talk nonsense.
They even had to provide him with information, coming to Wanghai City every three days.
Chu Zhiyuan returned to Wanghai City, found another inn to stay in, and continued to wander around the city, listening to all kinds of news.
In Wanghai City, the Tianshui Pavilion was brightly lit, and the Tianshui Pavilion was already bustling with activity, filled with guests.
Four middle-aged men escorted a thin, short middle-aged man as they slowly ascended to the Tianshui Pavilion.
The four middle-aged men had sharp eyes, making it clear at a glance that they were grandmaster experts from the military.
The thin, short middle-aged man looked haggard and casually came to a table by the window and sat down.
The four middle-aged men split into two groups, each occupying a table, while the other two middle-aged men sat at the same table as the short middle-aged man.
The guests of the Tianshui Pavilion were either rich or noble, all with discerning eyes. Seeing his posture, they knew they couldn't afford to provoke him, and they all looked away, as if they hadn't noticed him.
The short middle-aged man didn't feel like ordering food, and blankly looked out the window.
The other two guards exchanged glances, beckoned the waiter, and casually ordered a few signature dishes.
When the food was served, one of the middle-aged men said, "Master, have a few bites to fill your stomach."
"Okay." The short, haggard middle-aged man picked up his chopsticks, absentmindedly ate two bites, and then put them down.
The short middle-aged man took it, his face changed slightly, and he turned to look at a table not far away.
Only a young man sat at that table, with skin like jade, sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, handsome and compelling.
He was wearing mink fur, a jade pendant around his waist, and a long knife at his side.
It was clear at a glance that he was a wealthy man.
It was Chu Zhiyuan, who had been waiting here.
When Chu Zhiyuan saw Ding Shaoqiang look over, he raised his wine glass slightly as a signal.
Ding Shaoqiang hesitated and looked at him.
Chu Zhiyuan transmitted his voice secretly: "General Ding, don't make a sound."
"You are———" Ding Shaoqiang also transmitted his voice secretly.
He was also in the Grandmaster Realm.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Chu Zhiyuan, I am here on imperial orders to help General Ding solve the Great Willow Camp matter, and to take General Ding back to the capital."
Ding Shaoqiang hesitated: "Is Your Excellency really the Fourth Prince?"
Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "I came here first, the Phoenix Camp is behind me, let's find a place to talk first."
He took off the jade pendant from his waist and threw it over.
Ding Shaoqiang took the jade pendant, his face changed slightly, and he directly confirmed the identity of the royal prince.
He turned his head and gave an order.
A middle-aged man quickly beckoned the waiter and asked him to lead the way upstairs.
Ding Shaoqiang and the four middle-aged men arrived at a room on the third floor under the guidance of the waiter.
Outside the window of the room was the street downstairs, and the sea could also be seen in the distance.
A bright moon hung high in the sky, illuminating the sea with shimmering light, deep and mysterious.
A moment later, Chu Zhiyuan knocked on the door and entered.
Ding Shaoqiang got up and clasped his fists: "Greetings, Fourth Prince."
Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists: "General Ding, you don't need to be so polite, let's talk about serious matters.
He dared to personally appear to meet Ding Shaoqiang, and even said that he would take him back to the capital to be questioned.
It was through the observation of these two days, watching his actions, reading his letters, and understanding Ding Shaoqiang's character.
Ding Shaoqiang believed in being loyal to his duties, acted fiercely and sought quick results, and although he was small in stature, he was fierce in nature.
Even the rebellion of the Great Willow Camp did not make him lose his composure or fall into madness.
His appearance would not make him lose his mind and act rashly, but would allow him to calm down.
Ding Shaoqiang handed back the jade pendant with both hands.
This jade pendant could not be imitated, and only the princes and sons of Da Jing could wear it.
Chu Zhiyuan took the jade pendant and hung it back around his waist.
To outsiders, it was just an ordinary jade pendant, unremarkable.
Only officials above the third rank could recognize this object.
"Please take a seat, Prince." Ding Shaoqiang hurriedly extended his hand to invite him respectfully, his body slightly bowed, showing extreme respect.
Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "Let's sit down and talk."
"Yes." Ding Shaoqiang nodded solemnly.
The two sat down separately.
Chu Zhiyuan looked up at the two guards in the room and said, "Let's talk about the Flying Bird Camp first."
He had been observing these four guards and found that they didn't react when they heard about the Flying Bird Camp.
"Flying Bird Camp?" Ding Shaoqiang asked in confusion.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "The Flying Bird Camp wants to surrender to Da Lie, does General Ding know about this?"
Ding Shaoqiang's face changed drastically.
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, understanding that he had been kept in the dark.
Including these four guards.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "The Flying Bird Camp wants to surrender to Da Lie, and a group of Da Lie's elite troops will take the opportunity to invade, starting from Ji Hai Town and sweeping across the entire Eastern Territory."
Ding Shaoqiang's face darkened.
His pointed chin and small face made him look like a down-and-out scholar rather than a general.
At this time, his face darkened, and a hint of ruthlessness appeared between his brows.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Da Lie's elite troops are not comparable to the Great Willow Camp. At that time, will General Ding be able to catch these guys?"
Ding Shaoqiang's face was gloomy, and he slowly shook his head.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Cleanse the Flying Bird Camp first, then deal with the Great Willow Camp."
"Yes." Ding Shaoqiang nodded solemnly.
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and said, "I've been around Ji Hai Town these past few days, and it's really not your fault."
Ding Shaoqiang looked ashamed and shook his head, gritting his teeth.
In the final analysis, it was still his lack of talent and prestige.
He was unable to subdue the various forces and failed to cleanse the court of these foul elements.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Can you handle the Flying Bird Camp?"
"This subordinate will send someone to tie up the generals of the Flying Bird Camp."
"... Transfer the Flying Bird Camp into the mountains to suppress the Great Willow Camp." Chu Zhiyuan said helplessly, "When they are halfway there, order them to return. After this toss, their strength will be almost exhausted, then summon their officers to discuss, and capture them directly."
"This... I can just summon the officers of the Flying Bird Camp now and capture them directly."
"What if the Flying Bird Camp hears the news and rebels directly? Do you want to destroy them?"
Chu Zhiyuan said lightly.
He sighed inwardly.
This Ding Shaoqiang was indeed not the material to lead troops.
"... Yes, then I will first transfer them to suppress the Great Willow Camp." Ding Shaoqiang said solemnly.
