Xie Ming

Chapter 449: Flying Cavalry in front of Xihua Gate
On the evening of August 15th, Xiao led a garrison cavalry of less than a hundred people and arrived at Shangyuan Gate in the north gate of Nanjing!
Just as he was about to rush into the city, he was stopped by the gatekeeper!
He spoke secretly, saying that it was Commander Qiu Ti's order, and that he would be the special envoy here!

Xiao Jingchuan did not comment on this. Since he had never met anyone before, he did not dare to trust others easily!
"This" Xiao hesitated.

But seeing this, the gatekeeper just now became calm and did not argue any further.

"Oh! The Governor!"

"No time for more words!"

"Hurry! We're ahead, so we can go faster!"

"You lead the team behind, please follow closely!"

"drive--"

Without waiting for Xiao's reaction, the gate officer called out to the left and right, and a team of five or six riders had already gathered at the front of Xiao's army!
He then whipped his horse and went out, and the team of cavalry also followed forward!
Seeing this situation, Xiao Jingchuan took a quick breath, thinking that the situation was urgent and there was no time to lose!
So, he pulled the reins and led the team to chase forward!
The silver palace and golden palace are dark in the evening, and I am riding alone on my horse through the roads and mountains.

The new moon shines on the night of March and May, and the heart of an old friend two thousand miles away.

The Nangong Palace is surrounded by cold mist and waves, and the bells of Jiamang sound deep in the night.

I am still afraid that I cannot see the clear light, as Nanjing is low and damp and filled with autumn shadows!
It won’t take long!

Xihua Gate can be seen in front!
"Uu——"

The gate officer who was leading the way in front of Xiao pulled the reins of his horse, stopped, turned his head and spoke.

"General Xiao!"

"Two miles ahead is Xihua Gate!"

"I am a lowly general, and I cannot come any closer!"

"You can go now!" The official at Shangyuan Gate turned his horse around and bowed.

Seeing the situation, Xiao Lang also stopped his horse and nodded to listen to the report.

"Hehehe"

"Know it!"

After saying this, he raised his eyes and looked forward through the cold moonlight, then Xiao replied.

"I've seen you do things efficiently along the way!"

"Okay! Chose my temper!"

"What's your name?!"

"I'll come and have a drink with you some other day when I have some free time!" Xiao Xun asked about his name.

Listen, the gatekeeper said with a smile.

"Ha ha!"

"General, please give me a favor!"

"I, General Yao Luwen, am on duty at Shangyuan Gate in Beiguo!"

"If you need my help in the future, just send someone to tell me!"

The gatekeeper Yao Luwen spoke bluntly, showing his ability and insight.

"OK!"

Hearing this, Xiao Yi said no more words. Instead, he turned around and hurriedly called Changting out.

"Eh!"

"Long Court?!"

"Changting?!" Xiao called.

"Here! I'm here!" Chang Ting rode his horse and walked forward.

"Well, I can go to Xihua Gate from here alone!"

"The imperial city is a restricted area, outsiders are not allowed to enter without permission!"

"You lead the guards and rest here!" Xiao gave the order.

Obey your command, Changting bowed in response!
"Um, Brother Reuven!"

"We have brought this garrison with us. I wonder if it is feasible for us to wait here for a long time."

"You are familiar with the patrol in the capital!"

"I'll leave this team in your hands!"

"Help and take care of it!"

Soon, while Yao Luwen was still reluctant to say goodbye, Xiao Yi thought of something and asked him for help.

Upon hearing this, the gatekeeper Lu Wen readily agreed.

"what!"

"Easy to say, easy to say!"

"Go, Overseer!"

"I'll have someone take care of this place!"

Xiao was worried that there was nothing else he could do, so he didn't dare to delay any longer.

He kicked the horse's belly and then walked forward alone from the team!

"Got it!"

"I won't say thank you!"

"I'll deal with it when I come back!"

"Gee--" Xiao Zuo jumped on his horse and left a message.

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is already past the beginning of the hour of Hai (21: p.m.).

Xiao Jingchuan rode alone on his horse and approached Xihua Gate! The night was clear and dust-free, and the moonlight was as silver.

The bright moon shines on the tall building!
The sleeves and collar of the horse are cold, and the hooves are stepping on the green bricks as it rushes towards the palace wall!
Right in front of Xihua Gate, there is a team of royal guards on duty, wearing silver helmets, silver armor, and shining spears!
Guarding the central gate, a fair-faced young man looked at Xiao Jingchuan approaching on horseback under the moonlight, frowning and keeping silent as he stood still!

Da da!

Da da!

Da da da!
"Whoa--" Xiao Lang galloped to the front of the pass, and the warhorse under him raised its hooves and stopped.

"slow!"

“Slow down!”

"This is the Xihua Gate of the inner city!"

"The Imperial City is a restricted area, outsiders are not allowed to trespass!"

"May I ask what is the general's name?!"

"Please tell me the reason for your job!"

"Why are you driving your horse here so late at night?!"

Seeing a lone foreigner approaching on horseback, a soldier of the Imperial Guard stepped forward in front of Xihua Gate to stop him and question him.

Hearing this, Xiao Yi spoke in a friendly manner.

"Hehehe"

"This brother!"

"I was the Governor-General of Shandong!"

"It's Xiao Jingchuan!"

"I am ordered to enter the palace to see the emperor before midnight tonight!"

"I hope you can do me a favor and have someone take me into the palace!" Xiao Ying responded with a smile, not putting on any airs as a general.

Seeing this, the guard was at a loss for a moment. He turned around and stared at the fair-faced young man in the middle of the gate.

Tick, tick!
"what!"

"It turns out that it was General Xiao who returned to the capital!"

"I am Mei Cheng'an, the commander of the Xihua Gate Guards!"

"Meet General Xiao!"

A pale-faced young man in armor walked forward, and the sound of metal cymbals rubbing against each other could be heard.

When he took a few steps forward and approached Xiao Lang's horse, he clasped his fists and saluted like a military salute!
Seeing this, the soldiers guarding in front of Xihua Gate also followed suit!
"Meet General Xiao!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao raised his eyebrows and quickly got off his horse calmly!
"Hehehehe."

"Easy to say, easy to say!"

"Please get up quickly!" After Xiao finished speaking, he took a step forward and pretended to help the captain, Mei Cheng'an.

"Uh"

"Mr. Mei Qian, right?!" Xiao Hu said again.

"Yes!" Mei Cheng'an replied seriously and meticulously with a pale face.

"Haha, I heard you breathe a sigh of relief just now. Did you know that I was going back to Beijing this morning?!"

"Up there. Haha, is there any instructions?!"

When Xiao Jingchuan first came to Beijing, he was thinking of various ways to get some information before meeting the emperor so that he could serve him well.

"Uh, this"

"Return to Governor Xiao!"

"My position is limited, I can only serve as a doorman!"

"My superiors have told me that you, General Xiao, the governor of Shandong Province, may be ordered to return to the court in the near future!"

"Tell those of us guarding the city, especially those on night duty, to be more alert!"

"If you get any news, report it immediately!"

"Don't delay, don't take any action on your own!"

"Violators will be severely punished without credit!"

Mei Cheng'an told everything in detail, and it seemed that he was unwilling to say a word more!

After all, to be a gatekeeper in the Forbidden City, one must have seen all kinds of scenes and people. One must be careful with what he says and does, and he cannot do this kind of job if he is not careful with his words!

But if one spreads any gossip or rumor about the inner palace, that would be a serious crime!
So even if Xiao Jingchuan asked like this, there would be no useful result, that's it!

"kindness"

"Haha, good! That's good!" Seeing that the other party had no intention of talking more, Xiao had to stop thinking.

Afterwards, the general stood still and kept silent, and Mei Cheng'an also hurriedly came to arrange things.

"San Tong!" The man tilted his head and called out to a guard.

"Go! Go and report to the commander!"

"General Xiao has arrived at Xihua Gate!"

"Don't delay, go quickly!" Mei Cheng'an ordered bluntly.

Hearing this, the guards were also well-trained and took the order and rode their horses quickly to the nearby city wall.

After responding, Pegasus followed the wall and headed north!

(End of this chapter)