Chapter 484: Sneaking into the City
Ji Yunshu also felt that this was very important.
If they don't understand this, it will be difficult for them to figure out what Bilige will do next.
If any more defenders open the city gate and surrender, my father will face a great challenge.
Those in the court who are eyeing the Ji family will also take the opportunity to cause trouble.
What was the purpose of Prince Yong’s cooperation with Bilige?
Of course, it is impossible to really hand over the territory of Daxia.
In the war between Daxia and Mobei, what he had to do was to seize the military power of the Ji family.
"So we're going to Linyuan?"
Zhao Shen nodded. "I know you're worried about my father-in-law and my elder brother. I've already sent them a message. They'll be on guard."
Ji Yunshu leaned in Zhao Shen's arms, feeling at peace. "I know you tried your best. If this doesn't work, then we probably won't be able to stop anything if we go back."
Even if they go back, there is actually nothing they can do. The father and son of the Ji family are both masters, and ordinary people are no match for them.
If you want to plot against them, you must catch them off guard. Ultimately, this depends entirely on the father and son's ability to respond.
Zhao Shen said: "Actually, I'm worried too."
No matter how thorough the arrangements are, there will always be unexpected events.
In his previous life, he died on the way to investigate the cause of death of the Ji family father and son, and he had no idea who was responsible.
He knew that the safety of his father and brother was very important to Ji Yunshu.
Ji Yunshu looked at the azure sky and smiled, "Don't worry, you've made the best arrangements. I only know that Zhao Heng was involved in my father and brother's death, but Zhao Heng is not involved in this matter at all. We have changed a lot, and my father and brother will definitely be fine."
At this time in the book, Bilige was already the King of Mobei.
He has the power to mobilize the manpower and material resources of the entire Mobei region to support this war.
But now it’s different. The King of Mobei is dead. No matter how many arrangements he made for Bilige during his lifetime, everything will be in vain as long as he cannot win this battle.
Wujina will soon ascend the throne, and then Bilige will be attacked from all sides.
His only chance to turn things around now is to take Youzhou in one fell swoop.
Zhao Shen said: "You are right."
Ji Yunshu pinched him: "Can't you just tell me directly? I thought you were going to be the bait and let those people come after us."
It's not easy to find an opportunity where the two of them are alone.
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "Not everyone around us can be trusted. It's not too late to tell us now. As long as the news spreads that we are traveling alone without anyone, someone will soon be chasing us."
Ji Yunshu never dared to underestimate anyone, especially those who were pushed to the brink of despair by life.
The two men rested for a while and then continued on their way. Lin Yuan was not far from here, and they were riding good horses and could run fast.
On the afternoon of the second day, we arrived outside Linyuan City.
The people from Mobei had just occupied Linyuan and allowed no one to enter but not leave, and the inspections were extremely strict.
Ji Yunshu and Zhao Shen changed into ordinary people's clothes, disguised themselves, mixed in with the crowd, and after observing for a while, they found that it would be difficult for them to pass through the city gate.
The two had no choice but to withdraw from the crowd and think of other solutions.
Ji Yunshu looked at the city wall and asked Zhao Shen, "Can you climb over this wall?"
She had practiced light skills quite well, but the height of the city wall still made her feel daunted.
Zhao Shen's mouth twitched. "Linyuan is the gateway for Mobei to attack Daxia, a strategic military location. Even the siege equipment at this gate is easily breached. How could you possibly think I could scale it?"
Ji Yunshu: “…”
So those martial arts masters in TV dramas who can fly over rooftops and walls and do everything are all lies.
But if you think about it, you will understand that if someone can climb over such a wall, then such a person will play a decisive role in the war.
In fact, even the commander-in-chief of an army would find it difficult to play such a role.
"Then how do we get in?"
Although it was General Lin Yuan who surrendered voluntarily, the people from Mobei are now in charge here.
They were not overly arrogant and their inspections were stricter, but they had no intention of deliberately making things difficult for ordinary people.
Ji Yunshu felt a little emotional. In fact, Bilige was indeed a talent.
Just looking at how calm Lin Yuan was, you could tell that he was at least an expert at ethnic integration.
Zhao Shen said: "Wait a little longer."
Ji Yunshu didn't know what he was waiting for, but he didn't rush to ask and just waited quietly.
Zhao Shen rarely saw her like this, so he smiled and said, "If you have any questions, you can just ask them directly."
Ji Yunshu shook his head: "Just make the arrangements. I don't want to bother thinking or talking right now."
After two days of traveling, she was really tired. If she was given a bed, she could fall asleep right away.
Zhao Shen took her into his arms and said, "If you feel sleepy, take a nap. I'll call you if there's anything."
Ji Yunshu didn't refuse and fell asleep leaning against him.
She slept very deeply and it was already midnight when Zhao Shen woke her up.
She was about to speak when Zhao Shen made a silent gesture to her and pointed in a direction.
Ji Yunshu held his breath and soon heard the movement.
Someone is coming.
And there are a lot of people.
Zhao Shen pulled her up quietly.
After a while, a group of people came to the city gate.
They were the troops that Bilige specially transferred from Mobei.
The person guarding the city gate took a look at the transfer order and let the person in.
Ji Yunshu and Zhao Shen mixed in at the end of the team. After entering the city, they left quietly while no one was paying attention.
The two of them circled around and around until they came to a small alley. They walked to the last house and jumped over the wall into it.
It was pitch black inside, and Zhao Shen knocked on the door of the main house.
Someone inside immediately asked, "Who is it?"
Zhao Shen said the secret code, and the lights inside soon came on.
Then the door opened.
A middle-aged man was behind the door, looking at Zhao Shen with some caution.
Zhao Shen handed him a sign.
The middle-aged man carefully checked the sign before saying respectfully, "Please come in."
Zhao Shen and Ji Yunshu walked into the house, which was simply furnished and looked like a very ordinary residence.
The middle-aged man said to Zhao Shen's luggage, "I am Li Ping, your Excellency."
Zhao Shen said, "No need to be so polite. Tell me what's going on with Qian Rong."
Li Ping stood up and said, "What I know is probably similar to what you heard. Qian Rong suddenly opened the city gates and let the people from Mobei in. He also told the people that the Mobei people's arrival was just like before and would not affect their lives. And indeed, the Mobei people have not done anything to the people in the past few days."
Zhao Shen also knew that this kind of small border town was a place where two ethnic groups lived together, and there were many people from Mobei among them.
The people of Mobei did not even attack the city, and after entering the city they did not burn, kill or loot. Naturally, the people would not sacrifice themselves to resist.
Especially when the general defending the city has surrendered.
"What was wrong with Qian Rong before the Mobei people came?"
Zhao Shen always felt that things didn't make sense. What would be the benefit of Qian Rong surrendering to Mobei?
Li Ping shook his head. "I've been sending people to investigate these past few days, and those around Qian Rong haven't noticed anything wrong. He simply opened the city gate without warning, and he's been diligently helping the people of Mobei since then. It doesn't seem like he was coerced."
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