Xiao Tielong looked at the direction Xiao Yong was retreating and was still worried. Xiruoxuan knew what he was worried about: "Your Majesty, if you are worried about the north gate, we will rush over immediately. We only need to leave some troops to guard here. I guess His Highness, he You won’t change your mind so quickly.”
Xiao Tielong nodded, feeling that what Xi Ruoxuan said made sense. He immediately discussed with several of his main advisers and decided to let a deputy general and Yang Xibiao lead 5,000 soldiers to defend the city, while he led 10,000 horses to reinforce Beicheng.
In fact, at this time, the battle in Beicheng had already begun. General Yan was indeed a well-known battle-hardened general. He led 15,000 troops and took turns going up to the city to guard the city. No matter how hard Xiao Zhi's men attacked, they couldn't get past the thunder pool. Xiao Zhi was so angry that he ordered the soldiers to be divided into several echelons and attack upward in batches. In this way, the soldiers on the tower suffered a loss. General Yan only had a few troops, but Xiao Zhi brought 60,000 troops, which was four times their number. Seeing that the city gate tower was about to fall, Xiao Tielong arrived with 10,000 troops, but General Yan was so happy that he knelt down in front of Xiao Tielong and cried: "Your Majesty, I am incompetent. If you are late, this city tower will be destroyed." It’s about to be lost!”
Xiao Tielong immediately climbed up the tower and saw the soldiers attacking the city rushing up like crazy. The soldiers on the tower were obviously at a disadvantage. Xiao Tielong immediately ordered 10,000 fresh troops to join the battle, and then suppressed the momentum of the siege.
Xiao Zhi was very puzzled at the bottom of the city. Didn't he say that there were only 30,000 troops in the city? My eldest brother and I had more than 100,000 troops in total. Why couldn't we attack the city tower
At this time, a spy came over to report that Dongcheng had not yet begun to attack the city. Xiao Zhi cursed, "This brave and foolhardy Xiao Yong, didn't I tell him everything clearly, wait until we take down Gu Yancheng, why can't he listen!"
Just when Xiao Zhi was fuming with anger, a handsome young man walked out of the crowd. He was about twenty years old, with thin skin and tender flesh, and a dignified appearance. He walked up to Xiao Zhi and cupped his fists: "Your Highness, don't worry, there are only more than 30,000 soldiers and horses in the city. Even without the assistance of His Highness, we can take down Gu Yan with our own strength. "
Xiao Zhi said angrily: "But it is my Xiao Zhi's men who have lost. If he turns his back on me, won't I suffer again?"
The young man chuckled: "Your Highness is wrong. As long as we take down Gu Yan, control your father, and then force him to succeed you, then Your Highness can mobilize all the troops from across the country to attack Xiao Yong. At that time, , who is more advantageous?"
Xiao Zhi was overjoyed when he heard this: "Oh! Mr. He, why didn't you say it earlier, okay! I will listen to you and continue to attack the city!" Xiao Zhi waved his hand and the siege began again.
Then who is this Mr. He? In fact, he was none other than She Jingyan, the third prince of Yuli Kingdom. Since She Jingyan failed to assassinate Xiao Tielong, she has been very unwilling to do so. He brought himself to the forefront through the agents placed around Xiao Zhi. Originally, She Jingyan was commanding from behind. She Jingyan placed people in Xiao Yong and Xiao Zhi's armies, and usually used these people to encourage the two brothers to kill each other. This time the two brothers used troops against Gu Yan together. It was also She Jingyan's conspiracy.
Xiao Zhi had a good impression of She Jingyan. Generally good-looking people would leave a good impression on others. Just like in previous movies, most of the positive characters had thick eyebrows and big eyes, showing talent, while those traitors and lackeys and traitors were all crooked and crooked. date. This is actually superficial. How can a person's quality be determined by his appearance? However, this is easier said than done. Let’s just say that the company is recruiting now. Two people under the same conditions will be easily admitted if they look good. If they look different, please go back and get plastic surgery before coming back, so as to save the boss from being uncomfortable all day long. . She Jingyan is the kind of character that the boss feels comfortable with. It looked comfortable, but this handsome young man was not an energy-saving lamp. He specially gave Xiao Zhi bad ideas. This time the two brothers joined forces, it was he who tried his best to bring them together. Under She Jingyan's deception, the two brothers worked together and were willing to be killed and dared to bring down the emperor.
Under Xiao Zhi's personal supervision, the city tower began to appear in crisis. The 10,000 troops brought by Xiao Tielong still could not stop the successive siege squads. Although Xi Ruoxuan and Murong Xiaotian also joined the battle, this only alleviated the local crisis. The tower is so long that you can't take care of this side, but you can't take care of that side. The city gate is about to collapse. Xiao Tielong sighed: "Oh my god! Why did I give birth to these two traitorous sons? Am I going to be the prisoner of these traitorous sons today? Is God going to destroy me?"
When Xi Ruoxuan saw that the situation was extremely critical, he immediately pulled Xiao Tielong aside: "Your Majesty, look, we can't defend this place. Let's find another way quickly!"
Xiao Tielong sighed: "What else can I do now? I have only one death to fulfill these two traitors!" After Xiao Tielong said this, he burst into tears, and he pulled out his sword and wiped it on his neck.
Xi Ruoxuan reached out and grabbed the sword: "Your Majesty, don't do this. I have a plan that can alleviate the crisis."
"You?" Xiao Tielong shook his head, "Up to now, even the gods have nothing to do."
"Your Majesty, listen to me. You go to the city tower immediately and tell Xiao Zhi that you immediately give way to him. You will be the Supreme Emperor and he will be the Emperor. Xiao Zhi is attacking the city with all his strength just to seize the throne. Isn't it that you will take this opportunity?" Wouldn’t it be over if the throne was given to him?”
Xiao Tielong looked at Xi Ruoxuan blankly: "But, I just can't give in."
"What can you do if you don't want to give in? If you die like this, the throne will still belong to him. You give up the throne to him. This is just the first step. Once Xiao Zhi ascends the throne, Xiao Yong will definitely not be willing to give in. He will definitely lead his troops. Then the two of them will start fighting each other, and the Emperor will just watch the show from the sidelines. When they are done struggling, the Emperor will raise his arms again, and the throne will return to your hands."
Xiao Tielong was dumbfounded. The woman in front of him was not a woman at all. She was clearly a counselor!
"Okay! I listen to you."
Xi Ruoxuan immediately rushed to the city tower, killed several enemy soldiers who rushed up, and then shouted at the top of his voice: "Your Highness, our Emperor has admitted defeat. You should stop attacking the city. Our Emperor is willing to pass the throne to His Highness, Please, Your Highness, stop attacking the city!"
Xiao Zhi was directing the soldiers to rush forward. Hearing this, he was overjoyed. Just as he was about to give the order to stop the attack, She Jingyan said: "Your Highness, you can't listen to what the man above said. You have to let your father come out and speak for himself."
Xiao Zhi nodded and shouted: "Father, please speak for yourself, otherwise, I won't believe it."
Xiruoxuan had no choice but to let Xiao Tielong shout to the tower.
"Xiao Zhi, my father has admitted defeat. My father will pass the throne to you now. Stop fighting. I will order the city to be opened immediately!"
Xiao Zhi laughed loudly, Big brother, big brother, you are trying to trick me, you are so smart that you have been misled by your cleverness! My father has passed the throne to me, let me see what else you can do!
The city gate opened with a roar, and Xiao Zhi led his personal guards and 60,000 troops into the ancient Yan City. The emperor stood inside the city gate waiting for the traitor. Of course, ministers and generals were still standing behind him, including Xi Ruoxuan, Murong Xiaotian and Kuang Langyu.
Xiao Zhi walked a few steps and touched the ground with one leg to Xiao Tielong: "My son, Xiao Zhi, kowtows to my father."
Xiao Tielong wanted to draw out his sword and kill the traitor with one strike, but he held back because not only would he not be able to kill the traitor, but he would also be killed and even harm the civil and military forces of the dynasty. I still do what Miss Xi said.
"Excuse me! Now that the matter has come to this, I won't say anything else. Sooner or later, this country will be yours. Originally, I was hesitant about who I wanted to pass it on to, but now I don't have to think about it. I will pass the throne tomorrow, and you will too. Get ready!”
"Thank you, Father!" Xiao Zhi stepped in, his face filled with excitement, yes! Who wouldn’t be excited to be the emperor
She Jingyan, who was standing behind Xiao Zhi, saw Xi Ruoxuan and the others at a glance. Enemies were extremely jealous when they met, but She Jingyan did not get angry on the spot. You are the defeated generals, but I am the victorious one. I have plenty of opportunities to deal with you.
Of course Xiruoxuan also saw She Jingyan, and she was no less surprised than She Jingyan. It was incredible how this kid could appear in Xiao Zhi's army.
After Xiao Zhi finished speaking, he waved his hand and led his men to the city to set up camp. Xiao Tielong looked at his son's arrogant performance coldly. Xiao Tielong was filled with resentment. How could I have given birth to such a shameless thing.
Seeing that Xiao Zhi had left, Xiao Tielong also took his team back to the government office. Along the way, Xiao Tielong asked Xiruoxuan for advice: "Miss Xi, then I will go back and draft the decree for the succession. Do you have anything else to say?" ?" Xiao Tielong almost regarded Xi Ruoxuan as his number one adviser.
Of course Xi Ruoxuan had something to say: "Your Majesty, you can publicize this matter in a big way. It's best to make it known throughout the city."
Xiao Tielong was stunned: "If Xiao Yong outside the city knows about it, wouldn't it be troublesome?"
Xiruo What an opportunity!”
Xiao Tielong secretly raised his thumb, high! I will do as you wish!
Xiao Tielong then started to mess around in the city. He sent all the eunuchs and maids out to buy things. If anyone asked, he said that the emperor was passing the throne to His Highness the Second Highness. Of course, there is also Xiao Yong's detailed work in this city. Soon, Xiao Yong learned this shocking news. Xiao Yong yelled, "This old guy, since he passed the throne to his second brother, let's see how I deal with him!"
Xiao Yong immediately summoned his advisers and generals, and after a while of discussion, he decided to attack the city. At this moment, he could only speak with strength. Whoever can capture Gu Yan will be the king. Everything else is meaningless.
As a result, an army of 60,000 troops marched towards the East City in a mighty manner. Yang Xibiao on the city tower soon knew about it and immediately reported it to Xiao Tielong. When Xiao Tielong received the report, he was not anxious at all and immediately sent someone to invite Xiao Zhi.
Xiao Zhi didn't know what was going on, but he came all the time. Xiao Tielong put the urgent document on the table: "Your brother heard that I passed the throne to you and was dissatisfied. Now that the siege is coming, what do you think we should do?"
"What should I do? What's so difficult about this? My eldest brother dares to come in even though my son is here!" Xiao Zhi said arrogantly, "Father, don't worry, my son will lead his own troops to kill the eldest brother." .”
Xiao Tielong pretended to sigh: "It seems that's all."