Xia Chu's eyes dimmed and he looked at Xiao Mubai. He knew that he couldn't stop him, so he could only use this night to find a way.
The three of them walked towards the dock layout plan, their expressions heavy.
Although the number of people in the city is not as large as that of Chang'an, Fengwu is an important hub after all, with as many as 70,000 to 80,000 people.
In Fengwu City, only the remaining 20,000 soldiers of the Shi family were guarding the city. The more difficult ones were the Qianyu Ling Sect members, who were dedicated to protecting Concubine Li's safety.
Fengwu's defense was actually as weak as paper, but he couldn't move easily because he was concerned about the loss of life.
There is no way to have the best of both worlds, neither allowing the entire city to be buried innocently, nor allowing Xiao Mubai to put himself in danger.
I came up with every possible solution one after another, only to be overturned again and again.
"Can you exchange Xiao Yanjun for all the people in this city?" When Xia Chu was helpless, even though he was unwilling to do anything, this seemed to be the only possibility.
"Concubine Li probably won't agree. Since she has buried explosives everywhere, she already has the intention of being destroyed. Even if we hand over Xiao Yanjun, where can she escape with 20,000 troops? The world is so big now , but there is no country that is her place. She has always been arrogant and will not accept living in an ignoble way." Xiao Mubai has known her for many years and knows her temperament very well.
Xia Chu originally thought that he would reluctantly give up on killing Xiao Yanjun and send him back to the city, but this method still didn't work, and he inevitably showed a look of frustration.
Xiao Mubai gave him a comforting smile: "What's more, if he wants to survive, even Shi Fuqiu knows that Xiao Yanjun can only have a chance of survival if he returns to the capital to admit his mistake and win the emperor's affection. How can Concubine Li let him go again?" Go back to the city and wait to die.”
Old General Zhao also echoed: "This move is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst. Even if Concubine Li agrees to exchange and let us retreat, she abandons the city and flees. But if she goes to the next place, she will not be able to attack the city with 20,000 soldiers and horses. How should we choose between disturbing counties and villages?"
"Yes." Xia Chu responded vaguely: "It seems that the key is to solve the explosives buried in the city. Think about it again..."
As the night got darker, the candle lights in the tent became brighter and brighter, casting light on the three of them. The bright areas became brighter and the dark areas became darker.
King Mo's cavalry and the Zhao family's soldiers led by Su Qian'an arrived at the same time, but the three people in the tent still couldn't come up with a foolproof plan.
It wasn't until Xiao Mubai saw Wumahua that he whispered to him that he proposed a very dangerous plan.
After all, if Concubine Li wanted to live, Xiao Mubai could still go to the city to negotiate with him.
But if Li Fei is determined to die, any plan, once discovered, may cause the dock to be turned into ruins at any time, which will make the so-called foolproof strategy fallacious.
Old General Zhao couldn't stop the two of them. When Su Qian'an went into the tent to report, Xiao Mubai had already left the tent to explain the matter to Han Sa. Xia Chu also silently pulled the Raven, and the two of them walked farther and farther towards the place with the light behind them.
By the time the cavalry who arrived had settled down, Xia Chu had disappeared with the raven.
Only then did Han Sa realize that Bian Ding, who had been traveling with him, had disappeared for some time.
Xiao Mubai looked calmly in the direction of the city. With the lightness of the three of them, they would not be noticed even if they sneaked into the closed dock. Xia Chu had already started to move according to the plan.
The worst-case scenario tomorrow is that he and Xia Chu finish their lives hand in hand in advance.
In fact, as far as the entire war situation is concerned, the civil strife is over.
At dawn, the city tower was already crowded with people. Tang Feng, the deputy lieutenant of Jianfumen in the imperial city, poked his head out from behind the people and shouted to Xiao Mubai below the city: "Since King Mo Your Highness has arrived, and Concubine Li has invited you to come into the city to speak."
Xiao Mubai took a step forward, but General Zhao couldn't help but stretched out his hand to stop him: "Your Majesty, think twice. There is no news about Yun Yi yet. It's obvious that the plan has not been completed. You..."
"Since I am enshrined by all people, I should bear the responsibility of protecting all people." Although Xiao Mubai's voice was calm and gentle, his tone left no room for doubt.
General Zhao's outstretched hand was slightly stiff. Although he admired his concern for the people, he couldn't bear him to go and die.
In fact, they all knew in their hearts that no matter whether Xiao Mubai entered or not, Li Fei had no intention of letting the people in this city live. However, Xiao Mubai still couldn't bear to let Baixin despair, and couldn't bear to let Li Fei tell them that the so-called people were nothing more than careless people. …
"Whether His Highness King Mo can enter the city or not, you want me to sacrifice my blood to pave a way for you." Tang Feng drew his sword and placed it on a commoner's neck.
Xiao Mubai gently moved General Zhao's hand away and walked out casually.
Behind him came a cry of reluctance from the army: "His Royal Highness King Mo..."
Xiao Mubai, as bright as a jade tree facing the wind, stopped and looked back. His face was calm and composed, with a graceful and luxurious calmness. Looking at the more tragic expressions on their faces, the corners of his cold lips curved into a faint smile: "I don't think so." You will die, you are waiting here. No one is allowed to enter the city without military orders."
"Yes." The army responded in unison, including Old General Zhao. All the soldiers knelt down on one knee and performed the highest military etiquette to send His Royal Highness King Mo into the city.
The city gate slowly opened, admitting Xiao Mubai, who was dressed in black clothes, into the city.
His cold face shone brightly under the blue sky, accompanied by the chirping of hundreds of birds, as he walked step by step towards the crisis-ridden Fengwu City.
The figure with fluttering clothes was pulled to an infinite length, until the dock swallowed him up and the city gate closed again. The slender figure disappeared in an instant, as if all life had been extinguished.
Ji Bai in the mausoleum gate was already waiting in the city. When he saw Xiao Mubai's figure, he stepped forward to lead the way.
Xiao Mubai looked around and saw that all the roads in Fengwu City were paved with bluestones, which had become smooth over time. The rising sun shrouded them, reflecting a slightly cold light.
As he walked on the bluestone, he thought about how far Xia Chu's plan had progressed.
Ji Bai's attitude was quite respectful, and he led him all the way to the mansion beside the North Avenue. There were many pear trees planted along the streets and alleys.
It is late spring, and the pear blossoms are already half-broken. Small and lovely pears hang on the branches, hanging down in clusters, very cute.
Although Xiao Mubai had never been to Fengwu, after entering the mansion, he looked at the courtyard of Sanjin and saw the word "Mofu" on the lintel. He already guessed that Concubine Li had occupied the mansion of Mojia, the original magistrate of Fengwu. As a place to stay.
The courtyard was full of green bamboos, green parasol trees, green pines and cypresses, and rugged mountains and rocks. He had a lonely and arrogant temperament. In Xiao Mubai's impression, Mojia was actually a prefect with a good official reputation. He fell into the hands of Concubine Li. You must suffer less.
When he was thinking about whether Mojia was dead or alive, after crossing the rockery and flowing water, a graceful woman appeared in the corridor in front of him, and she also walked towards the high pavilion in the distance.
(End of chapter)