Wu Zhong caught the token with both hands, his cold sweat dripping down when he saw the words on it.
When he looked at Jia Yu again, his eyes were filled with fear and anxiety.
He remembered some rumors from the capital, the new Jingying Jiedushi was from the Jia family, handsome beyond compare.
This young man in front of him was indeed handsome beyond compare, sitting on the stool, he seemed incredibly tall.
He exuded an air of heroism.
“My lord, I have offended you, I will take my men back now.” Wu Zhong had forgotten his original mission.
He now just wanted to leave this place quickly.
He wished he had never been here.
As for that De something person, he had already forgotten about him.
Even if the high-ranking official from the Gao family was right in front of him, Wu Zhong wouldn’t dare to get involved.
The Jingying Jiedushi held military power.
The high-ranking official from the Gao family, the Minister of Personnel, was in charge of the promotion of officials.
On the surface, they seemed to be evenly matched, but in reality, the new emperor had just ascended the throne.
The high-ranking official from the Gao family was promoted by the former emperor, it was uncertain whether he could continue to be the Minister of Personnel after the former emperor was gone.
Jia Yu waved his hand: "Go."
Then he said to Zhao Pan'er, who still didn't know what had happened: "Shopkeeper, bring some snacks quickly, I was only half-full anyway, and I’m even hungrier after eating your snacks."
Zhao Pan'er saw Wu Zhong leave on his own initiative, knowing that the Jia Yu in front of her was no ordinary person.
Although she didn't know why he was helping her, getting through this hurdle was a good thing for her and the entire Ban Zhe Mian.
“Thank you, General...”
Zhao Pan'er turned around and was about to call San Niang to get the snacks.
Suddenly, a rough hand grabbed her hand, then a tremendous force made her unable to resist, her entire body fell towards the table.
Bang!
Zhao Pan’er hadn’t even reacted to what was happening when she heard a piercing sound.
Clang clang clang!
Jia Yu’s guards behind him all drew their long swords, quickly protecting Jia Yu, who was holding a long sword in one hand and holding Zhao Pan’er with the other, in the middle.
Jia San led five men forward.
In front of the Ban Zhe Mian’s door, a young man wearing the uniform of the Five City Constabulary threw his crossbow away and quickly ran outside.
He did not expect that anyone could split the arrow feathers at such close range with a sword.
This was something no human being could do.
Wu Zhong heard the muffled sound of the crossbow and realized something was wrong, he turned his head and saw the young man who had thrown away the crossbow and was running away.
He recognized this young man, he was the one who had entered his command a few days ago through the connections of that Master Ou Yang.
He had also used this opportunity to get close to Master Ou Yang’s butler.
It’s over.
At this moment, only these two words appeared in his mind.
When he looked over, he couldn’t see anyone because Jia Yu’s guards were all in front of him.
Then he saw six burly men, their steps as swift as flying, their long swords in hand, rushing towards him menacingly.
Wu Zhong immediately knelt down and shouted: "This has nothing to do with me, please grant me mercy, Lord Jiedushi!"
The other constables of the Five City Constabulary didn’t know what was happening, seeing their leader kneeling down, they also knelt down.
There was no way, the killing intent emanating from those six burly men made them tremble with fear.
They dared not have other thoughts.
Some clever people, learning from Wu Zhong, threw their weapons aside, indicating that this matter had nothing to do with them.
Only the constables who were close to Wu Zhong and slightly behind knew the seriousness of the situation.
In the Dazhou Dynasty, ordinary people were allowed to hold long swords, and special occupational groups could carry knives, but armor and crossbows, these two things were prohibited.
If you were caught possessing one piece of armor, it would be confiscated and you would be fined 50 taels of silver.
If you were caught possessing two pieces, your property would be confiscated and you would be exiled to the border.
If you were caught possessing three pieces, you would be executed in the autumn.
As for possessing a crossbow, you only needed one to get your entire family killed.
Of course, this was the case for possessing large crossbows, the penalties for possessing smaller crossbows, like sleeve crossbows and miniature crossbows, would be less severe.
The crossbow the young man threw away was a standard crossbow, a military standard crossbow, not very large in size but powerful.
It was the Dazhou main battle crossbow.
It was a standard weapon.
Such a crossbow could penetrate 80% or more of armor.
It was a very terrifying weapon.
“You guys keep chasing him!”
Jia San rushed out of the Ban Zhe Mian, looking at the direction the young man had escaped, he immediately ordered his men to continue following him, never letting him out of their sight.
Ignoring Wu Zhong and the others who were kneeling on the ground, he strode back to Jia Yu’s side.
Zhao Pan’er was sitting next to Jia Yu, still in shock.
On Zhao Pan’er’s table lay a crossbow arrow that had been split in two, from the arrowhead to the tail, it had been neatly cut in half.
There was some blood on the arrowhead.
This was the trace left by the split crossbow arrow that had flown into Jia Yu, piercing through his clothes and hitting his flesh.
Jia Yu didn’t know how many such wounds he had on his body.
He was wearing armor, but there were still many wounds on his body.
“Lord Jiedushi, the assassin is running very fast, my men are already following him, should we notify the guard team outside the city and ask them to enter the city?!”
Jia San said worriedly: "Whether they are Mongols or Jurchen, or your enemies, everyone wants your life.
Before, you were always in the military camp, they didn’t have a chance, look, we have just entered the city, and the assassin has come!"
As the Jingying Jiedushi, Jia Yu had a personal army of 120 men, also known as his guard team.
This was a privilege for generals.
“Take my token, open the city gate, and call in the personal guards.”
Jia Yu picked up the teacup, drank it all in one gulp, stood up and said: "Damn it, they dared to assassinate me today, they will dare to assassinate His Majesty tomorrow.
No wonder His Majesty asked me to train the troops well, I didn’t expect the situation in the city to be so serious.
Go, get my horse, let’s see how many rats want my life."
“Boss, consider this silver your compensation, for making you worry so much.”
Jia Yu didn’t take the ten taels of silver from before, he held his long sword and strode out of the Ban Zhe Mian with a fierce look on his face.
Wu Zhong, who was kneeling on the ground, was sweating profusely.
Things have gotten out of hand!
He was sure that the young man had only wanted to kill Zhao Pan’er!
Because he didn't even know that this Lord had entered the city.
He usually worked at the West City Gate, and any important figures entering or leaving the city had to be registered.
He had never imagined that he would appear at the Ban Zhe Mian, and even block an arrow for the Ban Zhe Mian’s boss.
Things have gotten out of hand!
Wu Zhong's mind was racing, trying to find a way to get himself out of this.
Otherwise, not only would he not be promoted, it was a question of whether he could survive!
Thump thump thump...