Chapter 535 Zhiyuan in Disguise
After thinking it over, Zhiqi felt that this method was highly feasible. A few days ago, many people in the army mistook Chang Zhiyuan for Lin Changning, thinking that Lin Changning had brought people back.
If he were to impersonate Chang Ning, it wouldn't be a problem. At least now there would be someone in charge of the army, and with the two of them assisting him, there shouldn't be any major mistakes.
How much worse can things get now? At worst, the city falls and people die for their country.
Hearing this, he sighed softly and looked earnestly at Chang Zhiyuan: "Brother Chang, you are very righteous, but the battlefield is dangerous. If you disguise yourself as Xiao Liu, you will definitely have to go to the city wall. On the battlefield, life and death can be decided in an instant. We will do our best to protect you, but..."
Chang Zhiyuan understood Wen Zhi's meaning, smiled at the man, and said with a touch of nonchalance: "What is there for a great man to fear in life and death? Although I am just a scholar, I know of His Highness the King of Chu's noble character. If the world were to fall into His Highness's hands in the future, it would be a blessing for the people. If I could contribute to His Highness's great cause, it would be a blessing for me."
Wen Zhi and Zhi Qi knelt at the carriage entrance, exchanged a glance, and then clasped their hands in unison towards Chang Zhiyuan: "Then thank you very much, Brother Chang!"
After Chang Zhiyuan helped the two men up, the three of them dismounted together.
"Physician Liu, please drive the Second Young Master back to the Prince's residence. If anything changes, someone will inform you. Be sure to protect the Princess Consort, the Princess, and the Second Young Master."
Chang Zhiyuan glanced at the carriage with an expression of heroic sacrifice and said.
After settling Qi Rong in the carriage, Physician Liu sat at the front. Understanding Chang Zhiyuan's implication, he nodded to the three of them, turned the horse around, and galloped off towards the Prince's residence.
Chang Zhiyuan, dressed in a light gray scholar's robe, turned to look at Zhiqi after the person left. Just as he was about to speak, Zhiqi grabbed him and pulled him away in one direction.
This was a private compartment containing several sets of armor and swords, which Chang Zhiyuan immediately recognized as belonging to his elder sister.
Zhiqi patted the dust off his armor and handed it directly to Chang Zhiyuan.
Wen Zhi added, "This is where Xiao Liu sometimes rests when he leads people out for training. The armor and swords here are from Changning. Brother Chang, try them on."
Chang Zhiyuan awkwardly put on Lin Changning's armor. After Zhiyuan glanced at him, his eyes lit up. He stepped forward and helped adjust the armor, fiddling with the helmet: "You look even more like him with the armor on. If you don't speak, you'd think you were the same person. It's just that Brother Chang is a bit too thin, not as strong as Xiao Liu."
Looking at Chang Zhiyuan in his armor, Wen Zhi thought for a moment: "He looks about the same as when Xiao Liu first joined the army."
Upon hearing this, Zhiqi nodded in agreement, and her gaze towards Chang Zhiyuan carried a hint of nostalgia. Little Liu, who had just entered the army camp, was the most fun.
Back then, the group would get together to drink, hunt, boast, and fight—they lived a wonderful life.
Wen Zhi's gaze, passing through Chang Zhiyuan's face, seemed to vaguely see Lin Changning when he first entered the army, as if he were reminiscing about something.
After a long while, he sighed. If only Xiao Liu were here, he would have been able to fight with unparalleled strength and a knack for outsmarting others. If Xiao Liu were here, the fight would not have been so difficult.
After bringing Chang Zhiyuan out, who was wearing armor and had a sword at his waist, Wen Zhi instructed him: "When you get to the city wall, step back a little. Swords have no eyes, so don't get hurt. Your voice is similar to Xiao Liu's, but it's different. Say less, and just call us if you need anything."
Chang Zhiyuan was dressed in armor with a long sword at his waist. At first glance, he looked exactly like Lin Changning. If you weren't particularly familiar with him, you definitely wouldn't recognize him. He nodded after hearing Wen Zhi's explanation.
The three of them went up the city wall together. As soon as they got up there, many commanders greeted Chang Zhiyuan. They were clearly injured, but they had extremely cheerful smiles on their faces. Looking at Chang Zhiyuan, it seemed that as long as Lin Changning was there, they could win this battle.
"Commander Lin! When did you get back?"
"Inspector Lin is back!!!"
"Inspector Lin! That's great, it's Inspector Lin!!"
Chang Zhiyuan smiled and nodded at the soldiers who greeted him. As soon as he reached the top of the city wall, he saw a commander directing his soldiers to throw logs down in an orderly manner, trying to knock the attacking soldiers off the city wall.
Hearing a sound behind him, the commander subconsciously turned his head to look, then turned back to give orders. He hadn't reacted when his gaze swept over Chang Zhiyuan's face, but after giving the orders, he suddenly realized something and abruptly turned his head to stare at Chang Zhiyuan's face.
His eyes widened for a moment: "Commander Lin! Commander Lin, you're back? Where's the Prince? And our young master? Has our commander returned too?"
Seemingly realizing that his words were somewhat inappropriate, he suddenly changed his tune, saying, "Look at me, I got a little too excited. The Prince and the Heir Apparent must be in the capital right now. Is Vice Commissioner Lin bringing the Right Guard back to support us?"
Just as Wen Zhi was about to speak and answer for Chang Zhiyuan, he heard Chang Zhiyuan say in a slightly hoarse voice, "I'm the only one who came back first. I was worried about you, so I rushed back. The reinforcements are on their way. They should be able to get back in a few more days."
The commander's face suddenly relaxed for a moment: "The Vice Commander has returned so early; he must have had a long and arduous journey. How many more days can we hold out? Holding out until the main army returns shouldn't be a problem. Besides, now that the Vice Commander is back, we must slaughter those brats below until they are routed!!!"
After the commander finished speaking, he suddenly burst into laughter.
Chang Zhiyuan's expression tightened, and the next moment he saw an enemy soldier climb up the city wall guarded by the commander. The gleaming tip of the blade was about to pierce the commander's body. Instinctively, he drew his sword and stabbed the man.
Chang Zhiyuan killed the man with a single blow and then used the force to push him off the city wall. The commander, seeing Chang Zhiyuan's sudden attack, rolled on the spot without thinking and narrowly avoided the sneak attack.
He was scrambling to his feet, patting his pants, and thanked Chang Zhiyuan with lingering fear: "Wow, thank you so much, Vice Commander, for saving my life."
Chang Zhiyuan gently shook his head, slowly putting his trembling hands behind his back. His eyes held a hint of surprise and uncertainty, but he pretended to be calm and said, "It's nothing, no need to thank me. Guard the city wall well, we'll go ahead first."
Knowing that he had noticed Chang Zhiyuan's trembling hands, he stepped forward, took the sword from Chang Zhiyuan's hand, clasped his hands in a fist and said to Chang Zhiyuan, "Commander, shall we go over there?"
Chang Zhiyuan hid his slightly trembling hands behind his back, gave a soft "hmm," and followed Zhiqi and the others.
When Chang Zhiyuan reached the main city and looked down at the soldiers fighting fiercely, his heart skipped a beat, and his hands, which had been trembling, slowly calmed down for some reason.
"So, how did we defend the city?"
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