Chapter 1354 Murder Under the Moon
The first assassination attempt was a close call, and it was obviously a test, with the intention of testing Fusu's protection.
Now we know the combat effectiveness of Fusu's guards, so the next assassination is the real killer.
"Your Highness, according to intelligence, several forces have united to harm your Highness. This assassination is obviously a test, and the future journey will be more dangerous." Zhang Han asked Fusu to be mentally prepared. Of course, it would be best if Fusu canceled his trip and went home, although the possibility is not great.
Fusu looked at the soldiers who were cleaning up the battlefield, and then looked at the distance of the road. He knew that there was a vortex of anti-Qin ahead. He understood the thoughts of these people, but he believed that everything could be changed: "I will not return, let everyone get ready and set off."
Zhang Han sighed, but he must protect such a young man.
Departure, in the following days, assassinations can be said to be one after another, but judging from the situation, they are all small fights, and should be unorganized individual behavior.
Fusu also captured a live person, and there was no abuse, just locked in a prison car.
Fusu knew that many people disliked Qin before, but now he felt how much Qin was hated, and even some knights were proud to assassinate Qin.
It was not easy to change such a trend. Fusu kept thinking on the way, where was the problem? Was it that his father overdrawn the people's strength, or that Qin law was too harsh, or that the six countries were still determined to destroy Qin?
There were too many problems and he couldn't figure them out. Fusu thought that if he became emperor, he might take over a mess.
The closer he got to Chang'an, the more nervous Zhang Han became. He felt that a force that could not be ignored was eyeing him in the dark and wanted to swallow up Prince Fusu's life.
On the last night of arriving in Chang'an, the Qin army set up camp and prepared to eat. The rebels in the dark had quietly surrounded the camp. They killed the sentries and prepared to attack the camp.
The number of people this time was three times that of the previous test. Many of them were even wearing armor and knew that they were old members of the six countries. Their only goal was Prince Fusu.
Perhaps someone thought about what they would face if the assassination was successful. That would be the Qin cavalry. But it's good this way. At that time, the autonomous region will have to give its attitude, whether to rise up against Qin or surrender and become a running dog of Qin.
The assassination of Fusu is not only a revenge on Qin, but also a means to force the autonomous region to make a choice.
The autonomous region ruled by Confucianism is too weak and has been wavering on the anti-Qin. Its approach has already displeased radicals.
"The moonlight tonight is so bleak that it makes people feel empty." Du Lan took Shao Siming to set up wine vessels in the center of the camp and warmed the wine to enjoy the moon.
Shao Siming felt that the moonlight was similar, but people's hearts were different. The surrounding plants had told her that someone was lurking, but seeing that the great master didn't seem to take it seriously, she didn't say much.
"Great master, what a refined taste." Fusu also came out. He was amazed by the great master's magical powers along the way. Today, he was willing to join the great master in enjoying the moon.
"Can't you sleep, young master? Tomorrow we will enter Chang'an. I guess there will be a lot of things to worry about. It's better to rest early." Du Lan raised the wine glass, but didn't drink it.
"I was attracted by the aroma of the Grand Master's wine. The Grand Master's wine is indeed extraordinary." Fusu said, "Would you like me to drink with you?"
"Please."
Fusu laughed and sat down: "Why don't we discuss Qin under the moon tonight and talk about politics over warm wine? What do you think, Grand Master?"
Not very good, Duran has nothing to say about the ruling class. Fusu seems gentle, but in fact he has the deep-rooted limitations of the ruling class. Everything he insists on is to maintain the ruling status of the royal family. Aristocrats are aristocrats, and Fusu cannot jump out of the aristocratic circle. Even if he is compassionate, he will not agree to change his life.
The moonlight is quiet and beautiful, but murderous intent is hidden.
Duran is not looking at the moon, he is watching the play, but the actor Fusu appeared in advance.
"The Qin government is too much to worry about, so just concentrate on drinking."
Duran's words embarrassed Fusu, and at the same time a little angry: "Sir, you are the Grand Master, a loyal minister of Qin, how can you be so negligent in state affairs?"
"This Grand Master was appointed by your father, you can go and ask him."
Fusu was angry. He found that this Grand Master was proficient in eating, drinking and having fun, and was also good at political affairs and financial management, but he just didn't take Qin seriously. Rather than saying that he was the Grand Master of Qin, it is better to say that he borrowed the identity of the Grand Master to complete his own affairs, and never thought about the good or bad of Qin.
Just when Fusu was angry, Zhang Han suddenly appeared and hinted that Fusu should go back to the tent quickly. He didn't feel good: "Your Highness, don't you think it's too quiet?"
Yes, it was too quiet. The night insects were silent collectively. This abnormal situation meant that there were people in the surrounding woods.
With this reminder, Fusu also realized that something was wrong.
Just when Fusu was about to stand up and go back, a shriek came from far away. A thumb-thick white feather arrow shot into the wine cup held by Fusu, and the copper wine cup was penetrated.
The power of this bow and arrow was beyond everyone's expectation.
"Assassin, there is an assassin, protect your highness!" Zhang Han was the first to react, and the surrounding soldiers quickly surrounded Fusu.
The second arrow came, and a soldier in front of Fusu was immediately shot through the heart.
More soldiers became alert. Although they didn't know where the hidden arrow came from, the soldiers were ready to fight.
Duran said easily: "If I were them, I would definitely use rockets during the night attack." As soon as he finished speaking, a few lights fell in the night sky.
A little light fell on the table where he was warming wine in front of him. Duran saw that it was a rocket with a igniter on the arrow.
Boom, the tent burned up, and people were panicked.
Shao Siming glanced at Duran and thought that he must have done it on purpose.
The real assassination came, and this time it was different from the previous trial. They were all elite soldiers and their weapons and equipment were also excellent. The difference between the two was completely the difference between regular troops and college students in military training.
"Kill————" The forest was filled with shouts of killing, like a night owl out of the cage, to devour this tiny Qin camp.
Zhang Han was shocked, but his expression was calm, because he had been prepared. He took out a whistle and blew it. The shadow secret guards hidden in the dark took action, and a war was inevitable.
In the mountains and forests, the battle began.
"Don't worry, your highness, as long as we guard the camp, nothing will happen." Zhang Han was afraid that Fusu would be scared, and he comforted him.
Fusu was very calm. Although he was almost shot to death by an arrow before, he took his father as his role model. How could he be frightened by war? "It's okay. Fusu is here. If they have the ability, they can come and take my head." Fusu's words greatly boosted the morale of the soldiers.
The archery master saw that Fusu had been protected and regretted that he had missed the opportunity. But he saw that the great master was still there, and thought that the great master was not as timid as a mouse and was scared to move.
If Fusu could not be killed, killing the great master was also a credit, so he drew his bow and shot an arrow again, aiming directly at Duran.
In the dark night, the iron arrow passed through the forest like a meteor and hit Duran's temple.
Duran thought that you were not so accurate in shooting Fusu before, how come your accuracy has improved so much now? After thinking about it, he raised his hand and firmly grasped the arrow in his hand. Everything happened in a flash, but only Duran was calm and peaceful like the moon.
The archery master gasped and was frightened by Duran.