Jinyang was lost, and what Wang Baobao had said before spread throughout Longcheng almost instantly.
The soldiers in Longcheng were immersed in the joy of having just won a victory, but at this moment, their faces were filled with sorrow.
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After Zhang Wuji and others returned to the city, Wei Yixiao and Yin Yewang hurriedly came forward to greet them: "Your Majesty..."
Zhang Wuji waved his hands quickly.
Seeing this, the two of them were at a loss for words for a moment.
After thinking for a while, Zhang Wuji said, "We just experienced a great battle last night. Let the soldiers have a good rest first. Although Zhao Min has captured Jinyang, Longcheng is now in our hands."
"We have gained and lost a lot, so we have suffered a loss. We must not let the news of Yang Xiao's defeat have a bad impact on the army."
Wei Yixiao and Yin Yewang quickly agreed.
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It was not until Zhang Wuji left that Wei Yixiao asked, "What happened to Yang Xiao?"
King Yin Ye said: "You, me, and Yang Xiao, we are all veterans of the Ming Cult. As brothers, we cannot sabotage each other at this time. Even if His Majesty punishes General Yang in the future, we will protect him with our lives."
"Besides, Yang Xiao couldn't defend Jinyang, so it would be even more useless if it happened to you or me."
Wei Yixiao said: "That's not what I meant. Victory and defeat are common in the military. It's not shameful for Yang Xiao to have suffered a defeat. What I meant is the Crown Prince."
"We lost a city and tens of thousands of soldiers. These things will be compensated sooner or later, but even if Yang Xiao is defeated miserably, he should not lose the prince."
"Your Majesty, you only have this one son so far. What if something unexpected happens..."
King Yin Ye did not say much. The prince's affairs were far more important than a city and tens of thousands of soldiers. On this point, King Yin Ye and Wei Yixiao stood on the same side.
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After chatting with Zhang Wuji for a few words, Wang Baobao led the accompanying soldiers back to Jinyang along the same route. His decisiveness was truly astonishing.
Of course, Zhang Wuji did not order a pursuit. If his beloved son was not in Zhao Min's hands, he would be willing to fight with Wang Baobao outside Longcheng. Even if he could not wipe out all of him, he could still kill thousands of his men.
But at this moment, Zhang Wuji was not in the mood.
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On the way back home, Zhang Wuji and the other two fell into silence at the same time.
The three of them were desperately thinking of a solution.
It was not known how long it had passed before Zhao Linger cautiously asked Zhang Wuji, "Master, I want to go and rescue our son."
Zhou Zhiruo quickly said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."
Zhang Wuji smiled slightly: "What a coincidence, I just thought of this. With the cultivation level of the three of us, if we sneak into Jinyang secretly and then secretly take Xiao Yuxiao back, the probability of success should be quite high."
Zhao Linger said: "No, it's not the three of us, it's just me."
Zhang Wuji was stunned for a moment: "Sister, if you are alone, it will definitely not work. I am worried."
Zhao Linger said anxiously: "Young Master, don't worry. I have been in the martial arts world for more than ten years and have done a lot of unconventional things. If you let me go, I will be careful."
Zhang Wuji said righteously: "No, it's too dangerous for you to act alone, I must follow you."
Zhao Linger said: "Young Master, you know what my cultivation is like. If I want to escape, I'm afraid no one in the world can stop me. But it's different for you. You are the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. You can't put yourself in danger again."
"Let's take a step back and say that if something unexpected happens to me, the Ming Dynasty will not be in turmoil as long as you are there, but if something happens to you, the Ming Dynasty will be finished."
"No": Zhang Wuji still said righteously.
Zhang Wuji and Zhao Linger had both made up their minds, but at this moment, Zhou Zhiruo said, "You two must take a step back. Sister must take someone with her, and Zhang Wuji, you must also stay in Dragon City."
"My sister and I are going to Jinyang this time. My cultivation level is not high, but it is definitely not at the level where I will be a drag."
"This matter is settled like this."
Zhang Wuji still said no.
But Zhou Zhiruo continued, "My dear, now is not the time to hesitate."
"Wang Baobao's army has begun to retreat. I think it would be better for my sister and I to get there before he returns to Jinyang."
"In this way, Zhao Min will not do anything out of line to Xiao Yuxiao because of your attitude."
Zhao Linger also said: "It's settled. My sister Zhiruo and I will go to Jinyang. If we can rescue Xiao Yuxiao, that would be the best. If not, we will ensure our own safety."
This time, two women stood in the same camp, and these two women were Zhang Wuji's favorites.
The three of them looked at each other for a long time, and finally Zhang Wuji slowly said: "You two, do you know your position in my heart? If anything happens to you, the country will have no meaning to me."
Zhao Linger tried hard to force a smile.
She said to Zhang Wuji, "Master, don't worry. We two are reluctant to die. I can't even begin to describe how happy I am to be with you."
"Don't worry, it's just stealing a child, nothing unexpected will happen."
"If we can steal it back, we will steal it back. If we can't steal it back, neither of us will take the risk."
"Zhao Min already has a bargaining chip in her hand, so naturally the two of us won't add to her bargaining chip."
After sighing, Zhang Wuji finally chose to compromise.
He whispered, "I'm afraid I can't stop you, but you two must remember what I said, you two must come back to me in one piece."
"If anything unexpected happens to any one of you two, I will immediately lead my troops north to the grassland. I will make everyone on the grassland pay the price."
Zhao Linger smiled and said, "Don't worry, sir. I explained it to you very clearly when I was in the carriage that day."
"But as a mother, there are things I have to do, even if the chances of success are smaller."
"If my sister Zhiruo and I can rescue Xiao Yuxiao this time, it'll be fine. If we really can't rescue him, we won't use force."
"At worst, I can just give birth to another child for you."
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