Chapter 293 Business Travel Team

Ever since Yang Zhuo began to purge the forces of several kings of different surnames according to the order of Emperor Wu, the Great Wu Dynasty has fallen into a panic atmosphere where everyone is in danger.

In this tense background, the defense of the royal city is extremely strict.

The newly appointed commander of the royal city's imperial guards is Yang Zhuo's confidant. He was originally a senior backbone of the Xuanyi Guard. He is not only powerful, but also cautious and thorough.

After he took over the royal city's imperial guards, he immediately increased the defense of the royal city. First, he quickly repaired the city wall that was destroyed by the masters of the Holy Dao Palace, and then strengthened the city defense force. Not only did the number of soldiers stationed at the city gate increase, but even the imperial guards could be seen patrolling on the streets at any time. If they encountered suspicious people, they would directly step forward to question them.

On this day, at the west gate of the royal city, a soldier holding a spear stood every three meters on the high city wall, and outside the city gate, there were two groups of ten people checking and questioning people entering and leaving the city.

Leaving the city is a little easier, you just need to prove that you are not a wanted criminal, but entering the city is much more troublesome. Everyone who enters the city, even if they are residents of the royal city, will inevitably be questioned.

A young man with a long sword on his waist and his hands crossed in front of his chest is standing in the middle of the city gate, carefully watching the people entering the city being questioned.

His attention is so focused that in the not-so-hot climate, his forehead is already covered with fine beads of sweat.

If Han Xu is here, he will be able to recognize him at a glance.

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

During the end-of-year assessment last year, Zhao Meng was forced by Wang Ran to plot against Han Xu, but was easily cracked by Han Xu using the illusion created by the mirror flower and water moon. Later, his family also valued the relationship with Luo Ling and asked him to try to get along well with Han Xu.

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

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

After a while, although the two could not be called friends, they were at least much more 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 more grateful for his original decision.

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

Not only did it not affect them, but on the contrary, taking advantage of the major change of officials in the court, the originally inconspicuous Zhao family took a step closer. Zhao Meng's father was promoted to the third rank.

Zhao Meng was also arranged to train in the Imperial Army. Although his strength had just broken through the third rank, he was given a captain position because of his family relationship, with about 20 people under him.

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

In the past few days, Zhao Meng had discovered several disguised disciples of the Holy Dao Palace, and the higher-ups specially recorded his military merits.

Now it was evening, and in another stick of incense, Zhao Meng's team's duty for the day would be over, and someone else would come to take over.

At this time, a caravan of about 30 or 40 people slowly drove towards the city gate. Judging from their clothes and dress, they should be people from the Western Territory.

This caravan looked very rich, and the goods they brought were transported in seven large carriages.

When they walked in a little, a soldier came forward to question them.

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

A man who looked like a housekeeper in the caravan immediately stepped forward, took out a note and said, "We are merchants from the western border, and we are in the royal city to buy some goods. This is our pass."

The soldier took the note in his hand, flipped it, and handed it back without finding any problems, and then said, "Open the box on the carriage and take a look."

"Here." The housekeeper showed an embarrassed look, took out a stack of silver notes from somewhere, quietly handed it to the soldier and said, "My dear brother, this is just a small gift, buy some tea for you."

If it were any other time, most of the soldiers guarding the city would turn a blind eye to it if they took the benefits, but the situation is different now. No one wants to joke with their future and their heads.

The soldier pushed the silver note away without even looking at it, and then several soldiers behind him rushed forward.

They came directly to the carriage and shouted: "Open it!"

As they spoke, they pointed their spears at it. A guard beside the carriage subconsciously took a step forward. If the soldier thrust out the spear, he could 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 want to check, let them see. It's no big deal."

Hearing this voice, the guard took another half step back without hesitation, just like a soldier following an order.

The soldiers opened the big boxes, which were filled with gold, silver, precious jade, jewelry, medicinal materials, etc. These soldiers had never seen such a huge wealth in their lives and could not estimate the value at all.

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

More importantly, the action of the guard 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 a general, and was very sensitive to the unique aura of soldiers.

The housekeeper came over with a smile and said, "Sir, can you please excuse me for a moment?"

The two came to one side, and the housekeeper said, "We are indeed merchants from the Western Territory, but we heard that many officials in the court have changed their positions recently, so we want to come here to do some activities and visit people to see if we can open up the trade route to the royal city. Please be accommodating."

Zhao Meng looked at the housekeeper, then moved his eyes to the first carriage. When he saw the driver sitting in the carriage, Zhao Meng's eyes suddenly stern.

In his memory, there was a person who was very similar to this driver. Although the two looked different, their body features were almost the same.

The appearance can be easily changed through disguise, but the body shape cannot, unless a very special technique is practiced.

In Zhao Meng's mind, the figure of another driver emerged, and then slowly overlapped with the driver in front of him. As a result, except for the appearance, the other features can match one by one.

The driver who appeared in his mind was Lin Feng, who used to drive the carriage for Han Xu.