Seeing Tuoba Xiong's sudden change of attitude, Bai Ying was somewhat suspicious: "Are you really willing to cooperate with Bai Ying and give us a city in Liuying Village?"
Tuoba Xiong laughed: "Isn't it just a city? If your method can really allow the Northern Rong army to take over all five cities in the North without bloodshed, then this city is a very worthwhile deal, isn't it?"
If he wants something else he already has, he might have to think about it.
If he doesn't agree to such a verbal promise, wouldn't he be a fool?
These five cities in the north weren't originally his, so there's nothing he couldn't agree to.
But if these five northern cities really fall into his hands, whether he would still be willing to give them to him is another matter entirely.
He only has 10,000 men, what is he afraid of!
At that point, he'll have no choice but to do whatever he wants. It would be very easy for him to swallow his ten thousand men!
Bai Ying could easily see through Tuoba Xiong's little scheme, but all he wanted was that one sentence from him.
Tuoba Xiong wanted to catch him, but he didn't know who would be the fish on the hook!
"Tuoba Chanyu is indeed straightforward. Words are meaningless. Let's draw up a contract to prevent you from going back on your word later." Bai Ying seemed to have come prepared, and even took out a contract for Tuoba Xiong to sign and affix his seal, appearing very serious in fear that Tuoba Xiong might renege on the agreement in the future.
"You Eastern Chu people are such a hassle!" Tuoba Xiong grumbled impatiently, but still signed his name and left his thumbprint.
Who told him to want his method!
If you don't go all the way in an act, the fish won't take the bait!
Only after Tuoba Xiong finished signing the contract was Bai Ying satisfied. He carefully folded it and put it in his arms.
Tuoba Xiong looked at him speechlessly: "Now you can tell me!"
If he doesn't speak up, he's really going to strangle him!
"Of course." Having kept him in suspense for a while, and seeing that Tuoba Xiong didn't doubt him at all, Bai Ying naturally stopped beating around the bush: "The Chanyu may not know that there is more than one way to enter the Northland than Beifeng City."
Bai Ying's words startled Tuoba Xiong, who instinctively asked, "What do you mean?"
He seemed to understand what was said, but he didn't quite grasp its meaning.
Bai Ying explained, "I know a secret passage to Beifeng City that allows us to reach the rear of Beifeng City without having to go through the city gates."
Upon hearing this, Tuoba Xiong's eyes lit up, and he immediately asked, "Where?"
Bai Ying: "It's on the mountain in our Liuying Village. If the Chanyu has time now, Bai Ying can take him there right now, and the Chanyu will understand what Bai Ying means."
Tuoba Xiong frowned and stared intently at Bai Ying again: "Is this the method you were talking about?"
He thought it was some amazing, earth-shattering method that could take over the five northern cities without bloodshed, but it turned out to be just this.
Seeing that his method was being looked down upon, Bai Ying was also a little angry: "What's wrong with this method? Isn't it true that the Northern Rong can't get into Beifeng City now? Bai Ying's method can allow the Northern Rong soldiers to sneak into the rear of Beifeng. Then the Northern Rong soldiers can attack from both sides and catch Beifeng off guard. At that time, the Chanyu will have no trouble taking the five cities in the north!"
Seeing how logically he spoke, Tuoba Xiong also thought his method was good, but...
"That only applies if the passage you're talking about is actually feasible!"
If their Northern Rong soldiers could sneak around to the rear of Beifeng without anyone noticing, they would definitely catch Beifeng off guard. With the Northern Rong's forces attacking from both sides, they would surely be able to take down the five cities in the north!
But this is all contingent on the fact that the passage he mentioned can actually be used to sneak into Beifeng City!
Seeing that he still didn't believe him, Bai Ying became anxious again: "I came here in the middle of the night to cooperate with the Chanyu. Do you think I'm joking? My passage will definitely work. Otherwise, would the Chanyu think that we, the Flowing Eagle Village, always use the proper city gates when we come to Beifeng City to rob things?"
Bai Ying's words stunned Tuoba Xiong instantly.
That's true. The reputation of Liuying Village is not just because it robs the Northern Rong. The most important victims are the people of the North, who are the main targets of the robbery.
However, if Liuying Village wanted to go to Beifeng, it was impossible to go through the north gate of Beifeng City. After all, the north gate of Beifeng City was not open all year round and was heavily guarded. With only 10,000 people, Liuying Village could not freely enter and exit through the north gate of Beifeng City.
However, Liuying Village is located outside the northern border of Dongchu. The only proper entrance to Beifeng City is the north gate of Beifeng City.
At this moment, Tuoba Xiong truly believed that Bai Ying had a passage to Beifeng City, and he immediately became interested: "The passage you mentioned is really well hidden and will not be discovered by anyone."
“It’s very secluded; only people from our Flowing Eagle Stronghold have passed through there. Like I said before, if the Chanyu trusts me, I’ll take you there, and you’ll understand,” White Eagle suggested again.
Tuoba Xiong squinted at the white eagle, somewhat hesitant.
It wasn't that he didn't believe such a passage existed, but rather that he suspected White Eagle's motives. What if he wanted to lure him to a place to assassinate him...?
Bai Ying seemed to sense Tuoba Xiong's hesitation and immediately said, "If the Chanyu has any concerns, I can leave without anyone. I can even leave my people in your Northern Rong army camp as hostages. As for the Chanyu, it is up to the Chanyu to decide how many people he wants to take with him through this passage."
Bai Ying then laughed and said, "Since the Chanyu knew me beforehand, he must know my character very well. I, Bai Ying, care most about my brothers. With them as the Chanyu's hostages, the Chanyu can rest assured that I would never plot against him!"
Tuoba Xiong had naturally heard about Bai Ying's deeds and knew that in addition to his cunning, he was also very loyal, which was one of the reasons for his widespread fame.
If it's just simple robbery and plunder, committing all sorts of evil deeds, then it's notorious and infamous!
Tuoba Xiong stared at Bai Ying for a while, persuaded by his words. At the same time, he was also curious about what kind of passage it was and did not want to miss a successful path to conquer Beifeng City without bloodshed.
After hesitating for a while, Tuoba Xiong finally relented: "Alright, then I'll go with you to see the passage you mentioned, but..."
Before Tuoba Xiong could finish speaking, Bai Ying said voluntarily, "Leave all five brothers from Liuying Village that I just brought. I will take the Chanyu through the passage by myself!"
Seeing that he was somewhat sensible, Tuoba Xiong began to offer promises: "Don't worry, if this passage is feasible, then you will have rendered a great service to the Northern Rong, and I will definitely reward you handsomely!"
Bai Ying completely ignored him: "You signed that contract. If the Northern Rong wins, Bai Ying only wants one city in the North."
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