"Strange...Are you sure we have arrived in Pantai City?" Li Yuanzhao muttered while lying on the ground with a telescope in his hand.
Zhao Lie took the map and looked through it several times: "Yes, this is it. Your Highness, do you have any questions?"
"The city gate is closed. We searched the area several times. Why don't we see any herdsmen? We clearly saw many signs of human survival when we came here, but where are all the people?" Li Yuanzhao was puzzled.
As soon as I arrived at Pantai City and before I had time to make a plan, I discovered something unusual around the city.
After observing for a while, the current situation feels a bit like... clearing the countryside.
But is there any need for Pantai City to do this?
Or maybe someone has already delivered the news from the front line to here before them, which is why the current situation has occurred.
However, the number of soldiers guarding the city walls was sparse, and the city defense situation did not seem tense at all. How strange!
It’s a pity that I didn’t dare get too close and could only observe it with a telescope at the maximum distance.
"Your Highness, what should we do next?" Zhao Lie asked.
Li Yuanzhao frowned and said, "Don't be impatient. This is a matter of great importance and cannot afford to make any mistakes. Let's send a few people to keep a low profile and investigate the surrounding area."
Zhao Lie nodded, bowed and walked behind him and whispered instructions.
Several soldiers who were lying on the ground immediately stood up and left.
......
It was not until evening that several spies returned.
"Your Highness, there are indeed traces of many people living around here, but no one lives there anymore. Apart from some household items and tools, there is no food left, and the livestock are gone too."
Zhao Lie also felt a little strange and asked, "Maybe all the soldiers were conscripted and the livestock were used as military supplies?"
"There's no need for Wutu to do this. Even if they are recruiting soldiers, women should stay at home. Fortify the city and clear the countryside... This is the only way. It seems that everyone has been withdrawn to the city."
It was dark now, and he couldn't observe the status of Pantai City. Li Yuanzhao thought for a moment and said, "Are the explosive packs still there?"
"Yes, Your Highness, what are your plans?"
Li Yuanzhao nodded.
When I first came out, in addition to some hot weapons for attack such as grenades, I also brought a few explosive packs.
But it was heavy and difficult to carry, so I only brought enough to break open the city gate.
"I won't wait any longer. I have decided to attack the city."
"Your Highness, we have run out of grenades. Can we take it down with just the guys? And we have no idea where the envoys are in the city. If we are trapped, we will be doomed."
Li Yuanzhao said: "No, they must live outside the imperial palace, together with other government offices. Since they are the royal family, the placement of foreign envoys will be carried out according to a fixed procedure."
"As long as our people rush over from the central main road and search around the palace, we will surely find something. As long as we move fast enough, we will be fine."
"Besides, the defenders in the city are definitely not elite soldiers. We are wearing heavy armor and carrying firearms, so we can act recklessly. We may even be able to hold some high-ranking officials and nobles hostage."
"After rescuing the people, take them out of the city immediately"
Zhao Lie nodded heavily: "I understand! Then I will go to the organization now and take advantage of the night..."
Li Yuanzhao stretched out his hand to stop him: "Wait a minute, who told you to do it at night? We will launch a surprise attack at noon tomorrow. The temperature will be high at noon and there will be many people on the street. We must take advantage of the chaos so that we can do our work."
"First, send some people to collect more branches and dead wood, and then take the explosive packs to lie down against the wall at night. The defenders on the wall are sparse and they probably won't look down. Don't you have a pocket watch? Give it to them and coordinate the time tomorrow."
"As soon as the city gate is broken, we will enter the city immediately!"
......
“There are so many people.”
There were already crowds of people on Pantai City Main Road early in the morning, and Fang Zhengyi couldn't help but sigh.
Alibai's reputation has been rising due to the intense publicity. As long as the people are simply notified, almost everyone in the city will come to look up to their idol.
Now the main road is blocked by water and it seems like there is no end in sight.
Countless people were looking forward to it, almost reaching the city gate.
Fang Zhengyi hasn't accompanied Ali Bai in a speech for a long time, although he still helps him revise the manuscript occasionally.
This scene today really surprised him.
This scene was even more awesome than Jay Chou’s concert, and so many people gathered in the morning.
Alibai also gave a passionate speech on the stage that was set up at the beginning.
The people in front were screaming, and Fang Zhengyi and Paba were whispering on the side.
Paba listened to the sounds coming from the crowd and sighed, "It's hard to imagine that this kind of play will turn people into crazy people. What do you think, Brother Fang?"
Although this is not the first time he has watched Ali Bai’s speech, he still gets new feelings every time.
Even the fact that Alibai has expanded to his current state is completely understandable.
The huge crowds of people had a huge appeal, and he felt a little excited in his heart.
"Haha, it's just a small trick. I have a lot more things in my toolbox." Fang Zheng smiled.
"Hey... Emperor Jing is really relieved to let someone like you teach the prince... I'm asking you to take off your dragon robe? Do you have to wear it every day? It's an eyesore to me!"
Looking at Fang Zhengyi, who was wearing bright yellow clothes, he felt uncomfortable.
Fang Zheng brushed off his dragon robe and said with a chuckle, "It's a rare opportunity to be an emperor. I'll take it off when my people from Dajing arrive."
"Master, please don't forget me when the Jin Kingdom is compiling its history books. We can't do this in vain."
Paba turned his head away, too lazy to speak.
The bastard is taking advantage of me!
"Okay, I'm not kidding. Tell me, how have you been getting along with Alibai these days? Does he trust you?"
Paba said: "It's not that easy, it's only been three days. He is very wary, but there is no problem talking to him, but I don't know if he can listen to me."
"He is a donkey that goes with the flow. You just need to flatter him and praise him. It's not difficult."
"Here he comes, look at how arrogant he is!" Fang Zhengyi suddenly pointed at the stage.
Paba glanced sideways.
I saw that Alibai's speech on the stage had reached its climax. He was extremely excited and saliva was flying.
At the same time, trembling all over.
The people below had all stretched out their hands and waved them, trying to reach out to Alibai, and they were shouting for the Second Prince.
Alibai is still using the old tricks, shooting at empty targets, using non-existent corrupt officials to stir up hatred, and then establishing his own glory and greatness.
"Those corrupt officials have lost their reason and self-control due to greed, disregarded morality and the livelihood of the people, and have become slaves to money!"
"They are still hiding in the dark, endangering others. But I, Alibai, on behalf of the royal family, promise everyone today..."
"Any evil will be brought to justice!"
"Great!!! Long live the second prince!!!" There was thunderous applause.
Paba crossed his arms and sneered at Fang Zhengyi: "You are crazy, completely crazy... Look at the evil you have created! I don't know how to clean up this mess."
"This is not difficult. Even though the people are crying out for help now, they will wake up after a few days of hunger." Fang Zheng shrugged.
The deafening praises continued, and Alibai closed his eyes, enjoying the pleasure of being complimented.
At the same time, at the corner of the gate outside the city, a sparking fuse was flickering...
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