novelraw Chapter 386 Underground Passage
Chapter 386 Underground Passage
As she said that, she turned to look at Mu Cang: "Is this the secret tunnel you sent people to dig?"
"How is that possible?" Mu Cang laughed, then shook his head calmly, "Even if I want to do this, I don't have that much time."
"That's right." Yan Li looked at him with a half-smile, "Not only do you have to lead troops to fight, control the northern Xinjiang court, but you also have to go to the southern country to secretly spy on me... Even if you have three heads and six arms, you can't take care of me anymore. Something else.”
Regarding the matter of spying on her, of course it was just a joke.
Yan Li could vaguely guess what the real secret was, but he couldn't determine everything yet.
I should be able to find out the truth when I go back to Southland this time.
As for the secret passage...
Yan Li looked at the secret road in front of him, which was as flat and wide as walking on flat ground.
Perfectly crossing the border between the two countries and connecting several cities, even if the road goes straight without twists and turns, it will still be at least hundreds of miles long. It cannot be completed in a day or two.
In addition to a large number of manpower, it also requires top-notch craftsman talents, sufficient silver, and concealment of the voice from the public eye - this requires huge financial resources, power and sufficient time.
Yan Li even suspected that no one person's power alone could complete this huge project.
"This secret passage was secretly dug by Prince Xiao's mother." Mu Cang said in a calm tone, "The purpose is just as you said just now, it is to avoid the army's eyeliners on the border between the South and the Jin Kingdom, and quietly dig the secret passage. The chess pieces were sent to the officials and royal dignitaries of other countries."
Prince Xiao’s mother?
Officials and royal dignitaries from other countries?
Yan Li's head sank slightly, and he turned to look at Mu Cang: "You mean, there is more than just this secret passage?"
"Yes." Mu Cang lowered his eyebrows slightly, "Actually, there is a secret passage from Mu country to the southern country, which can also bypass the spying of the border army."
Yan Li looked solemn: "Although Prince Xiao's mother has passed away, she has a distinguished status. She was the marriage princess sent by the Yong Kingdom to the Southern Kingdom. With her back to the Yong Kingdom... I am afraid that she is not responsible for secretly cultivating the secret road. "
King Xiao's mother was the princess of Yong Kingdom more than 20 years ago. The current emperor of Yong Kingdom and King Xiao are cousins.
Yan Li suddenly understood the reason why the Emperor of Yong personally led his troops to the border to ask for the marriage of the eldest princess of Jin last time.
However, Yan Li was still surprised: "Whether it was the work of Queen Xiao or the help of Emperor Yong, this matter must not be disclosed to outsiders. I, the Empress of the South Kingdom, and the High Priest of the South Kingdom don't know something. How can you, King Mu, do it?" Would you know so clearly?" Tianlai Novel Network
Mu Cang raised his hand to rub her head, and his tone was a bit affectionate: "You, the Queen of the Southern Kingdom, stay in the palace most of the time, but I, King Mu, lead the troops on the battlefield. Fighting on the battlefield is not just about fighting. , We must also look around and listen to all directions, and we need to pay attention to the trends in all directions at any time.”
After exploring various places to explore the news, you will naturally notice some clues over time. If you follow the clues and continue to investigate in depth, it is normal to understand more news.
Yan Li hummed: "Since it was Princess Xiao who did this, it should have been a long time. When did you find out?"
"Eight years ago."
Yan Li thought for a moment: "No wonder."
Eight years ago, Xuanyuan Xihe was only twelve or thirteen years old. Although he had already been exposed to government affairs, he was still young after all. He would not have thought that Queen Xiao had already started such a far-reaching plan at that time.
But King Xiao was able to keep his composure after all.
Not to mention what he started after his mother and concubine passed away. His plan was calculated from eight years ago to Xuanyuan Xihe's accident last year.
For seven whole years, he remained calm, showing some wild and inappropriate behavior.
All civil and military officials in the dynasty were kept in the dark by him.
It can be seen that King Xiao is deeply thoughtful. With his forbearance alone, there are probably not many people in the entire Southern Kingdom who can match him.
"Eight years..." Yan Li stared at the endless sight ahead, "It seems that Concubine Hui left a lot of bargaining chips to Prince Xiao. However, Prince Xiao was only a young man at that time. He had to keep a low profile for so many years. admire."
Mu Cang chuckled: "If you want to get something, you have to be patient and wait for the opportunity."
Yan Li said nothing.
Power is an irresistible temptation for many people. For it, suspicion, brotherhood, and all kindness and knowledge can be abandoned.
"Let's go." Mu Cang held her hand and walked forward, "Let's take a rest here tonight. We will set off from here early tomorrow morning. In three days, we can reach the Shi'an River on the opposite side."
Yan Li originally thought that this was just a direct passage to his destination.
However, after hearing Mu Cang's words, she realized that she thought too simply.
The journey is hundreds of miles long and cannot be reached in one go. Unless there is an exit for resting and eating at every step of the way, it is possible to starve to death here.
However, the reality is that there is no exit at all.
Food and water can be stored in advance in the passage, and even wooden beds are ready every few dozen miles, which can provide short rest for those on the road.
I have to say that the people who originally designed the underground passage were really thoughtful.
Mu Cang said: "Bring two horses in tomorrow before dawn, bring some dry food and water, and tie thick cotton cloth on the horses' hooves. It will be no problem to travel a hundred miles a day."
Yan Li nodded slowly: "As expected of a master in marching and fighting, he is awesome."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty." Mu Cang raised his lips, "Your Majesty is also very powerful."
The two of them chatted all the way, walking slowly on the passage like a leisurely stroll, feeling like they were isolated from the world, quiet and empty.
There are only two of them left in the whole world.
Empty, silent, there is a special sense of security that only depends on each other.
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