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, "You have to lead troops to fight, control the court in Northern Xinjiang, and also go to the South to 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 passage in front of him, which was as flat and wide as walking on the 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, enough money, and concealment of the voice to avoid human ears-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 calmly, "The purpose is just as you said just now, to avoid the army's eyes on the border between the South and the Jin Kingdom, and to steal the chess pieces quietly. Send it to officials and royal dignitaries of other countries."

Prince Xiao’s mother?

Officials and royal dignitaries from other countries?

Yan Li's heart sank slightly, and he turned to look at Mu Cang: "You mean, there is more than just this secret path?"

"Yes." Mu Cang lowered his eyebrows slightly, "Actually, Mu State has a secret passage leading to the southern country, which can also bypass the spies 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 seemed to suddenly understand 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 and rubbed her head, and his tone was a bit affectionate: "You, the Empress 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. "You also need to look around and listen to all directions. The spies need to pay attention to the trends in all directions at all times."

The spies searched for information from various places. After a long time, they will naturally detect some clues. If they follow the clues and continue to investigate in depth, it is normal to learn more information.

Yan Li hummed: "Since it was Queen Xiao and Concubine Xiao who did this, it must have been a long time ago. When did you find out?"

"Eight years ago."

Yan Li thought for a moment: "No wonder."

Eight years ago, Xuanyuan Xihe was only 12 or 13 years old. Although he had already been exposed to government affairs, he was still young. He would not have thought that at that time, Prince Xiao and his mother would have begun such far-reaching plans.

But King Xiao was able to keep his composure after all.

Not to mention how he started his plan after the death of his mother and concubine, just counting the time from eight years ago to Xuanyuan Xihe's accident last year.

For seven whole years, he remained calm and never showed any ambition or inappropriate behavior.

All civil and military officials in the dynasty were kept in the dark by him.

It can be seen that King Xiao has a deep mind. 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 has been keeping a low profile for so many years, which makes people feel compelled to admire."

Mu Cang chuckled: "If you want to get something, you must wait patiently for the right time."

Yan Li said nothing.

Power is an irresistible temptation for many people. For it, father and son are jealous, brothers kill each other, 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 had thought too simply.

It is impossible to reach the hundreds of miles 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 along the passage like a leisurely stroll, feeling as if they were isolated from the world, quiet and empty.

There are only two of them left in the whole world.

It is empty and quiet, but there is a special sense of security that comes from the mutual dependence between us.