On the eighth day of the 10th month, Yunliu and Xier arrived at Juyongguan by fast horses.

At this time, no more news has been sent back to the northwest, but in Juyongguan, the situation about Xuanfu has become clearer:

The continuous stream of refugees have told the story of Xuanfu being besieged by a large number of Tatar soldiers, but the officials from the Ministry of War sent to Juyongguan to collect intelligence and the five military governor's office did not believe this. They were always waiting for the exact military newspapers sent back from Xuanfu and Zhangjiakou Fort.

However, the Xuanfu Military Newspaper has not been passed on for more than half a month. Even so, from the emperor down, the entire court has regarded the Tatars' invasion of Xuanfu as a joke.

Yunliu and Xier were both wearing men's clothing. The Dongchang waist-bar sign they brought. After entering Guancheng, they went directly to the direction of the guard commander's yamen, but were stopped by the guards at the entrance of the yamen: "The military important military location is not allowed to enter!"

Recently, some imperial envoys often went in and out of Juyongguan, and the inquiries were basically about the war in the northwest, because Longqingwei did not receive more accurate information, so these messengers basically returned in vain.

This time when Yunliu and Xier came, the guards did not make a deliberate appearance, but Li Pin, the commander of Longqing Guard, wanted to let people know that he was a loyal general, and that anyone who came could maintain "clear public and private distinction".

"Can't you see what the word is?"

Xier was furious. The two of them came to see Li Pin with the instructions of Yu Niang. Unexpectedly, they were stopped by several soldiers guarding the door, and they were angry for a moment.

"No matter what words you wrote, you can send the message to you. If my general is willing to give him a message, he will naturally go to the inn to spread the news!" The guards were not polite.

Xier wanted to argue a few more words, but was pulled by Yun Liu, and then the two had to go back to the official office to wait first.

Both of them are females, they have no official rank, no pass certificates or official seals. The only token is the token given to them by Yu Niang. They are a little unconfident about staying in the official post, for fear that someone will come to question them.

When he entered the room, Yunliu reminded: "Xi'er, everything is important to complete the errand assigned by Yu Niang. Do not act voluntarily. This is the important place in the border area and we cannot be arrogant!"

While talking, the two were cleaning up the bed and saw a fire coming from the backyard.

The two of them immediately became more vigilant. When they arrived at the window, they saw a general in military uniform, leading a dozen guards into the backyard, and then headed towards the back hall.

Xier and Yun Liu met each other, and Xier asked in confusion: "Is it Li Pin?"

Yun Liu raised his face: "Don't be rude, you will know if you see it later!"

Neither of them had seen Li Pin before, so naturally they didn't know each other. After they came downstairs to the back hall and went forward to salute, the general reported to his own house. It was Li Pin, the commander of Longqing Guard.

"The two are envoys of the East Factory? Fortunately, the last general was Li Pin, the commander of Longqing Guard. Now the war in the northwest is turbulent and the news is blocked. As the officials below know, there must be a war in the Xuanfu area. Even before our pass, there are no peace, and there are frequent scattered Tatar cavalry passing by!"

Li Pin seemed very humble in front of Xier and Yunliu. It was not that he intended to do so, but that Juyongguan was located in the northern pass of the capital. Anyone who came from casually had an identity and background, so he could not afford to offend him at all. Over time, he became easy to talk to. Although Xier and Yunliu had poor identities, they held the Dongchang waist card, and the Dongchang power was still above the Jinyiwei and were only responsible to the emperor. Without the approval of the Three Laws, he could supervise and arrest the ministers and generals at will, and he could not treat them carelessly.

Xier and Yunliu did not expect that before they could speak, Li Pin said the general content. They had never had the experience of showing off their power in front of officials before.

Just when Xier didn't know how to answer, Yun Liu asked, "Mr. Shen... What's the situation?"

The most important thing that the two of them received was to inquire about Chen Xi's situation. In their opinion, this matter was very tight. After all, Yu Niang gave them to Chen Xi. Although Chen Xi repeatedly refused to accept it, they seemed to have no other way out. Only by gaining Chen Xi's recognition can they live the stable life they dream of in the future.

Li Pin was stunned when asked, then thought of something, saying, "Master Shen led his army to Xuanfu. He had previously sent a letter back to the court, saying that it was... he encountered the main force of Tatars near Tumu Fort. Is the court unaware of this?"

Li Pin fully trusted Chen Xi, and he was also very surprised that it had been more than ten days since Chen Xi's war report was sent back to the capital, and there was no movement yet. In order to cooperate with the imperial court to send troops, he not only recruited troops from nearby counties and garrisons as the general, but also directly recruited young and strong people among the refugees and organized them into the army, and made the illusion of a large army going out to the frontier to achieve the purpose of confusing the Tatars.

But until now, the court has no conclusion.

Li Pin's statement is basically consistent with the information obtained by Xier and Yun Liu.

Obviously, Chen Xi had sent the emergency military information back to the capital. Now Emperor Hongzhi has learned it, but the emperor just did not obey Chen Xi's advice to send troops. Instead, he first investigated the authenticity of the matter. He wasted a lot of time, and because of the lag in intelligence, the court was confused by more false news.

So far, the imperial court cannot determine the situation of Xuanfu. The Ministry of War and the Governor's Office of the Five Army have been sending people out of Juyongguan, but they are missing once they go. The information obtained from other aspects is inconsistent. There are many different opinions about the situation of Chenxi. Tumubao, Xuanfu and Zhangjiakou have become black holes in the Daming intelligence system.

"General Li, I came here just to inquire about the situation of Xuanfu and Lord Shen. It's so much polite to come in person. I will leave tonight. Please give it convenience when you pass the pass!"

Yunliu said in an official tone.

"Come and prepare the best refreshments for the two students, and then change the room to go to the room. I will send the two students out of the city tomorrow morning!"

Li Pin said this and shook his head and said, "Please forgive me for your two men. After the martial law is imposed in the city, all chariots and horses are not allowed to pass. Please go out after dawn!"

Yun Liu bowed: "There is no need to change rooms. The one we lived in before is good. Thank you for your kindness!"

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After seeing Li Pin away, Yun Liu and Xier returned to the room.

The candlelight was beating, and they were sleepless. One sat on the chair and the other sat on the edge of the bed, waiting for dawn.

"Sister, let's go and rest first. I'll do the night watch!" Xier was very concerned about Yun Liu. She knew that she was not smart enough and had to rely on Yun Liu for many things.

Yun Liu shook her head with a worried look on her face: "We know nothing about Lord Shen's situation outside the pass, and we feel restless. How can we sleep?"

Xier disagreed: "What does his situation have to do with me? Anyway, he doesn't plan to ask us, let alone the official marriage, I'm afraid there is no intention to bring us in. Even if we beg him to be his home without any shame, it's not his wish..."

Yun Liu said: "My sister is wrong. We met Lord Shen and Weimo. Lord Shen is a bit pity for you and me, but your identities are too far from him. Lord Shen will not accept a brothel woman like us in the mansion, which will greatly damage his reputation."

"Mr. Shen does not want to keep a house outside, which will affect the harmony of the family, so he has not taken me by his side for a long time. But if you and I can do more for Lord Shen and let Lord Shen know our role, then Lord Shen may directly ask us to his godmother and no longer have to do the work of traveling around the world and working hard day and night in the future."

"Sister is too presumptuous..."

Xier looked disbelief, "Sister, I think you should not have too much hope. Lord Shen himself said that he has encountered the main force of Tatar in the area around Tumu Fort. Although he doesn't know where he retreated, if Lord Shen dies outside Juyong Pass, then we will be widows before we pass the door?"

Yun Liu shouted and said, "Xi'er, how could you say such disobedient words? You can do anything to make a fuss, but Lord Shen, you don't have the qualifications. He saved your and my life at the beginning."

"No matter what, we will help Lord Shen this time. Even if we don't do anything after trying our best, as long as Lord Shen sees our determination and efforts, we will have no regrets!"

"What we should think about is how to live and die with Lord Shen, and not have any complaints or disrespect to Lord Shen, do you understand?"

Xier pouted and disagreed, but she nodded honestly: "I understand, sister!"

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Chapter completed!