Chapter 93 Dongning Pass
Just when Su Ye and others' offensive in the Qizhou mountains was blocked.

Dongning Pass, Cangzhou.

On a steep mountain road leading from the Central Region to the East, a towering pass stands before everyone.

It towers into the clouds, like an insurmountable chasm.

The city wall is thick and covered with traces of time.

The gate of the pass was tightly closed, like an iron wall from the East.

In the early morning of early summer, the sun shines on the winding ancient road, and the golden light contrasts beautifully with the green trees on both sides of the road.

In the distance, a huge marriage team was slowly approaching, with flags flying and melodious music, like a colorful dragon hovering above the earth.

However, in this celebratory atmosphere, a hard-core obstacle stood in the way.

The towering city walls looked down at everyone like a giant beast, and the city gates were tightly closed, as if it was an insurmountable chasm.

The Cangzhou defenders at Dongning Pass were on high alert. They were wearing armor, holding weapons, and their eyes were cold and determined.

Their appearance instantly broke the originally joyful and peaceful atmosphere, and a solemn and murderous feeling permeated the air.

"He who comes is stopped!"

The defenders at Dongning Pass looked at the 3,000 mostly armored soldiers behind Daqian's marriage team, their eyes fixed, and they clenched their spears.

The marriage team led by the three princesses of Daqian stopped at this pass.

The captain guarding the city on the city wall had a long sword on his waist and a sharp look in his eyes. It was obvious that he was not an easy person to deal with.

Si Luoying rode forward a few steps and bowed to the captain of the garrison, saying, "General, we are a marriage team from the capital of Daqian, heading to the East to marry the prince of Yun. Please let us pass."

"Marriage?"

"Please wait for a moment. I will report to the general on your behalf."

The captain on the city wall glanced at the heroic Si Luoying, and then looked at the magnificent carriage frame behind him.

After hesitating for a while, he said to Si Luoying who was under the city wall.

"Thank you, General."

Si Luoying's expression remained unchanged as he spoke in a deep voice to the captain on the city wall.

He looked at the captain's departing figure, and then at the garrison troops at Dongning Pass who were on high alert.

Si Luoying's heart sank. The Prince of Yun's control over Cangzhou was beyond Si Luoying's imagination.

She originally thought that Su Ye, who was in charge of Cangzhou for the first time, relied only on the accumulation and layout of the Yun Palace in Cangzhou over the years.

Now it seems that things are not that simple.

At least, the current Dongning Pass should be in the hands of Prince Yun.

Si Luoying observed the majestic pass in front of him with his pair of phoenix eyes, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

"It seems that this Prince Yun is no fool. He has so quickly brought Dongning Pass, which Daqian has controlled for hundreds of years, under control."

At this time, Si Luoqing behind him stepped forward and looked at the defenders on the city wall who were not shaken at all in the face of the Daqian marriage team, and said coldly.

"The prince of Yun is young and promising. This is a good thing for Cangzhou... and even Yunzhou."

"But for Daqian, it is a disaster rather than a blessing!"

Seeing this, Si Luoshi walked forward and stood side by side with her two sisters, saying worriedly.

The three princesses looked at each other and saw the solemnity in each other's eyes.

At this time, Yuwen Chengdu, who was sent to Dongning Pass by Su Ye and sat on the bench, was sitting in the meeting room of the mansion with a somewhat depressed look on his face.

"General Yuwen, a team has arrived from the Central Region, claiming they are heading to Cangzhou to form a marriage alliance with the Crown Prince."

Just when Yuwen Chengdu was planning how to go to the Qizhou battlefield, the messenger on the city wall brought news of the marriage team.

"Hmm? A marriage?"

When Yuwen Chengdu heard that it was a marriage alliance team sent by the Daqian court, his brows were furrowed and a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes.

Jin Wushu stood aside, with a serious expression, a hint of thought in his eyes, waiting for Yuwen Chengdu's instructions.

"Wu Shu, what do you think?"

After thinking for a long time, Yuwen Chengdu finally asked Jin Wushu, "According to the news just reported, the three leading women in this marriage team from Daqian are the daughters of the old man Si from the royal family."

"These three princesses can be said to have their own merits. The purpose of this trip is to arrange a marriage with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Jin Wushu touched his chin and answered after thinking for a moment.

"Marriage?"

"Who knows what their real intention is? Maybe they are here to spy on us."

Yuwen Chengdu thought for a while and sneered.

For Yuwen Chengdu, women would only affect the speed at which he swung the Phoenix-winged Gilded Hammer.

"Forehead."

"Brother, what you said is absolutely right. So how do you think we should deal with it?"

Jin Wushu looked at Yuwen Chengdu, the straight man, and the corner of his mouth twitched. He nodded in response.

"Pass the order down, be on high alert, and strengthen the defense of the pass."

"At the same time, keep a close eye on the movements of this alliance team and report any unusual movements immediately."

Yuwen Chengdu pondered for a moment and waved his hand.

"yes, Sir."

Jin Wushu clasped his fists, accepted the order and left.

Yuwen Chengdu sat alone in the conference room, his mind full of thoughts.

He knew that the relationship between the two states of the East and Daqian was delicate, and this marriage and peace negotiation might be a delaying tactic of Daqian.

But no matter what, the Cangzhou army is now on an expedition and is empty inside.

It is his duty to ensure that the pass is not lost and not let anyone enter Cangzhou easily.

At the same time, in the Daqian marriage team outside Xiongguan, the three princesses Si Luoying, Si Luoshi and Si Luoqing were also discussing countermeasures.

Through spies, they learned about the guard's attitude and reaction, and realized that passing this level was not as easy as they had imagined.

"We must find a way to convince the commander of Dongning Pass."

"Otherwise, the marriage team would be blocked outside before even entering Cangzhou."

Si Luoying looked at the still closed Dongning Pass city gate and was a little speechless.

"But judging from the current situation, it seems that the commander of Dongning Pass is not easily persuaded."

Si Luoshi frowned and also had a headache.

"We can try to tempt him with benefits."

"For example, if you let us go, and the marriage is successful, you can give him a generous reward or improve his status."

Si Luoqing tilted his head and said after thinking for a moment.

"Forehead"

"I'm afraid that won't work. Judging from the previous spy reports, the commander of Dongning Pass doesn't seem to be interested in profit."

Looking at his unreliable sixth sister, Si Luoying choked and shook his head.

"Then what should we do?"

Apparently Si Luoqing also thought that his proposal was not very reliable, so he lowered his head and asked.

"Let me try!"

Suddenly, Si Luoshi's eyes flashed with light, and she explained: "After all, we are here with the goodwill of the Daqian court towards Cang and Yun states."

"As long as Cang and Yun states are not ready to raise the Ming flag and rebel."

"Then our alliance team will still be useful to Cang and Yun states!"

Si Luoying and Si Luoqing looked at each other and felt that this was a feasible solution.

(End of this chapter)