"Of course it's an imperial edict or a verbal edict with a token as proof. If Your Majesty can show up in Tong Pass, it would naturally be the best thing to happen. Otherwise, please forgive my lord for not being able to take orders from others! "
Guo Jia said, as if he had already prepared a speech.
"This …"
After hearing Guo Jia's words, Wang Zifu muttered to himself and did not say anything for a long time.
It was normal for Guo Jia to ask for an imperial edict. However, it was true that Liu Xie was not the one who ordered them to come to Tong Pass. It was Zhang Ji who suggested Liu Xie to do so. Back then, he did not consider an imperial edict or a token.
The main reason was that Zhang Ji's army was in a hurry and was being pursued by Li Jue and Guo Si. Initially, Zhang Ji mediated between the two, but later on, they both regretted it and decided to chase after him.
At this time, Zhang Ji's army was being pursued from behind and blocked from the front. The situation was much more serious than expected. Given Zhang Ji's rough temperament, how could he have so much time to prepare an imperial edict?
As for letting Liu Xie go to Tong Pass, Zhang Ji would not allow it. Previously, when he passed through Tong Pass, he had to take a detour. Now, he was counting on Liu Xie, his trump card, to pass through Tong Pass!
If Liu Xie entered Tong Pass and did not return, Zhang Ji would lose his final trump card. It would be difficult for him to establish a foothold west of Tong Pass. Naturally, Zhang Ji would not allow such a thing to happen.
At this time, Wang Zifu was worried that Zhang Ji would find an excuse to blame him because he did not successfully complete his mission and had to return to ask for Liu Xie's imperial edict and token. It was most likely due to Wang Zifu's consideration for himself.
However, it was not too difficult to draft an imperial edict or ask for a token. As long as Zhang Ji asked for it, Liu Xie would definitely agree. It was not only because Liu Xie was restricted by Zhang Ji, but also because the current situation was very bad for Liu Xie. He also needed to do the same.
In the end, although Wang Zifu was somewhat troubled, he had no choice but to return to the west gate of Tong Pass.
"Greetings, General Zhang. General, please listen to me in detail. Ever since I entered Tong Pass, I found that the pass was indeed heavily guarded. There were countless soldiers of all kinds, at least 100,000 of them.
Following General Zhang's orders, after Zi Fu met with Blazing Sun, he used the current official's name to ask for permission to pass through. However, the other party used the excuse that he hadn't seen the official's written or oral instructions, immediately refusing Zi Fu's request.
Prefecture Overseer Blazing Sun said that in order to ensure the safety of the checkpoint, he would not open the checkpoint to any forces unless he saw a written or oral order from the Emperor … "
Although Wang Zifu claimed to be the official's envoy, he first went to Zhang Ji's place after returning. He didn't dare to hide anything and told Zhang Ji everything that had happened in Tong Pass.
In order to avoid being reprimanded by Zhang Ji for failing to complete the mission, Wang Zifu deliberately mentioned the defensive situation in Tong Pass. Zhang Ji nodded as he listened, satisfied with Wang Zifu's performance.
However, as he listened on, Zhang Ji's expression gradually changed. This meant that the Prince's trip to the server had been in vain. This made Zhang Ji very unhappy.
"Looks like the Zifu Server made a wasted trip this time …"
Obviously, Zhang Ji was suppressing his anger. Wang Zifu immediately became nervous. He wanted to beg for mercy, but he didn't know where to start. He could only lower his head weakly.
Zhang Ji didn't say anything for a long while. Wang Zifu just lowered his head and tried his best to hold on. He was like a mouse under the claws of a cat. He could only resign himself to fate.
"General Zhang, you shouldn't blame Zi Fu too much. If Prefecture Overseer Blazing Sun wants the imperial edict, then just satisfy his request. It's not too late now, but General Zhang's troops will inevitably suffer some losses."
The atmosphere was about to explode. However, at this moment, another voice sounded from Zhang Ji's tent. It was like the sound of nature to Wang Zifu.
There were still some capable people in Zhang Ji's troops. Previously, Zhang Xiu was exceptionally brave, but he wasn't a match for Zhang Ji in terms of strategy. It was Zhang Xiu's idea to go around Pu Ban City.
Other than Zhang Xiu, there was actually another person who had been following Zhang Ji's troops. However, he rarely spoke. This person was Jia Xu, who spoke just now.
Ever since Dong Zhuo was defeated, and Jia Xu recommended Li Jue and Guo Si to attack Chang An City, Jia Xu's reputation started to fade. He came to Zhang Ji's troops. Who knew if he had foreseen the battle between Li Jue and Guo Si.
With Jia Xu's ability, it wasn't impossible for him to do something like this. In the Three Kingdoms, there were still some intelligent people, and Jia Xu was obviously one of them.
"Oh? Wen He thinks so too? Then, Zi Fu will go out and ask for the imperial edict. Then, we'll go to Tong Pass. It shouldn't be difficult for Zi Fu to ask for the imperial edict. Why don't you go quickly? "
After hearing Jia Xu's words, Zhang Ji pondered for a while before agreeing. He prepared to send Zi Fu to ask for the imperial edict and continue with this matter.
"Yes! Yes … "
At this moment, Zi Fu felt like he had been pardoned. He agreed and was about to leave the tent when Zhang Ji waved his hand.
"Wait!"
However, at this moment, a voice rang out from within the tent again, calling out to Prince Fu, who had already retreated halfway.
Zi Fu's body froze. He turned around and saw that it was Jia Xu, who had helped him out. Zi Fu could not help but have a confused expression on his face.
"May I ask what you should say when you go to the imperial edict?"
Jia Xu did not seem to notice Zi Fu's confusion and asked casually.
"Of course, you should go to the imperial edict as an official and ask the imperial edict to pass through Tong Pass …"
The NPCs in the game were not much different from real people. For someone like Zi Fu who had been in the imperial court for a long time, he was very experienced and naturally would not put Zhang Ji in the open.
However, it was clear that Zi Fu had misunderstood Jia Xu's meaning. Jia Xu was not referring to the imperial edict but the actual content of the imperial edict.
"I'm afraid it's not appropriate for Zi Fu to do that. Think about the steps that Blazing Sun set for us in Tong Pass. I'm afraid it's not something that can be solved with an ordinary imperial edict.
Given the strength of Qiang Province's soldiers, the Lieyang Province's Magistrate must have already received news of us and even our exact location. Under such circumstances, he must have some ulterior motive for not allowing us to pass through Tong Pass.
Now that Blazing Sun is the Governor and has been given the title of Western Conquering General and Bohai King, ordinary officials will not be able to move him. If Zi Fu goes there, it will be difficult for him to return … "
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