He naturally knew about the Marquis; he was a secret force close to the emperor, possessing the power to act first and report later, and knowing everything about the affairs of the world…
Having someone like that by Li Zhu's side is like having a get-out-of-jail-free card. Moreover, it's quite normal for that person to be able to move freely in the military camp and capture other officers or even Li Zhu himself...
Li Zhu left Officer Zhu here as a warning: whether he agreed or not, the attack on Qicheng tomorrow was a done deal…
If he agrees, everything is fine; if he doesn't, tying them all up will be the same...
Thinking of this, Cui Qianyi's expression finally changed. His words, after all, could not always be kept. Faced with overwhelming power, his role as a general was limited…
"Now that the little monkey is with me, do you think I'm qualified to attack cities?"
Upon hearing this address, both Hou Wang and Cui Qianyi's lips twitched. It was probably only Li Zhu who dared to call Hou Wang that; anyone else would have been lying on the ground already. It was simply too humiliating…
Cui Qianyi looked at the officer Zhu lying on the ground, his face grim. The thought of five thousand Imperial Guards going to their deaths in vain filled him with a determined look. Even if it meant execution, he would fight for them. He then looked at Li Zhu with unwavering resolve and said...
"So what if I'm qualified? I don't agree..."
Li Zhu was surprised to see Cui Qianyi so persistent; he hadn't expected her to be so determined…
"General Cui, how about we make a bet?"
Li Zhu looked at Cui Qianyi and said that he didn't want to hurt such a general. Although it was only a brief encounter, the other party's character had already won Li Zhu over...
"What kind of bet?"
Cui Qianyi stared blankly at Li Zhu, wondering what he was up to...
A slight smile appeared on Li Zhu's lips as he looked at Cui Qianyi and said...
"I bet you I can let you drink tea on the city wall of Qicheng tomorrow..."
Upon hearing that Li Zhu still wanted to attack the city, Cui Qianyi immediately became anxious and continued to dissuade him.
"Your Highness, you are committing suicide... You must not attack the city! Even if you must, our border troops are willing to protect you. Please, Your Highness, do not act recklessly and disregard the greater good of the nation..."
"I've already told you, I'm not here to seize your military power. Why are you so stubborn? I'll tell you clearly again, I only need to lead my five thousand men..."
"Your Highness, conquering a city cannot be solved by a few skilled warriors. Among a vast army, the role of skilled warriors is extremely limited. I urge Your Highness to reconsider your decision and prioritize the overall situation..."
Cui Qianyi wailed and roared, refusing to agree to Li Zhu's attack on Qicheng no matter what!
"I know all that you're saying. How could I be so short-sighted? So we won't need these experts to help with tomorrow's siege..."
Hearing Li Zhu's words, Cui Qianyi was stunned. Without using the Xiliang cavalry, without using the border troops, and even without using these experts, he was really going to be so stubborn as to use 5,000 men to attack the city?
He believed that Li Zhu was only saying this to seize command of the border army, because Li Zhu knew he couldn't just watch him die; if the crown prince died here, it would be a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of his family…
This gave him the feeling that he was sitting at home when disaster struck from the sky...
"Your Highness, you have won. You may take my border troops to attack the city, but I wish to command them myself..."
Cui Qianyi had already accepted it. Since there was no way to avoid it, he had no choice but to go for it. He now only hoped that once on the battlefield, Li Zhu wouldn't give reckless orders and cause the border troops and the Imperial Guards to perish. If he could, he could still accept it...
"What are you thinking? I already said we don't need the border troops' help; you can just sit back and reap the rewards..."
Li Zhu wondered why people in ancient times were so self-righteous. They had already said they didn't need to send troops, yet they still thought he was there to seize power. How could that not make sense?
"Your Highness, are you telling the truth? You don't need the border troops' help?"
At this moment, Cui Qianyi finally began to believe that Li Zhu had not come to seize power, and that he truly did not need the help of his border troops…
"I already said I don't need it, and I mean it. Didn't I suggest we make a bet? Do you dare to accept this bet?"
Li Zhu said coldly, he was very angry. Was he really that unconvincing? Why wouldn't they believe him...?
Wang Yanzhang, standing nearby, wanted to advise Cui Qianyi that betting with Li Zhu was like throwing a lamb to the slaughter, and he was the best example of that. However, he also wanted to see others suffer along with him. After all, it would be shameful for him to lose alone, but if others lost like him, it would only prove Li Zhu's superior gambling skills, and no one would care who had lost...
"Why wouldn't I accept? I'm just afraid you won't have the chance to fulfill the bet tomorrow..."
Cui Qianyi also spoke with a lot of pent-up anger!
"You don't need to worry about that. The bet is simple: if I win, you promise me one thing; if you win, I promise you one thing. How about it?"
"good…"
Cui Qianyi reluctantly accepted the bet. He wanted to continue stopping Li Zhu, but seeing the officer Zhu on the ground, he knew it was impossible. With the Marquis present, their lives were no longer in their own hands. The Dark King's power was far greater than Li Zhu had imagined…
The banquet ended unhappily. Cui Qianyi left with the officer Zhu who had been thrown to the ground. Li Zhu sighed. What a good general, but he wasn't quick-witted enough. He even dared to offend the Crown Prince. It would be too difficult for someone like him to get promoted. Following him might be Cui Qianyi's good fortune. I just wonder if this guy has any connection with Consort Ming.
the next day…
On the way to attack Qicheng…
"Your Highness, now you should tell me how to attack the city, right?"
Wang Yanzhang looked at Li Zhu and asked, his tone tinged with helplessness. He felt that his crown prince was being far too petty; this was clearly a case of holding a grudge…
"Of course we'll storm in openly and honestly. Otherwise, do you think they'd willingly hand over Qicheng to us?"
Li Zhu rolled his eyes at him and said!
Wang Yanzhang felt as if his heart had been stabbed countless times, and there was always a mouthful of blood stuck in his throat...
I thought to myself, I don't know if others will hand over Qicheng to us? But we still need a strategy to attack the city, right?
"Your Highness, I was wrong, we can't do this... This is sending us to our deaths..."
Wang Yanzhang spoke with a pleading tone, this was the first time he had ever asked someone for help since becoming a general!
"Why go and get yourself killed?"
Li Zhu looked at Wang Yanzhang and asked seriously!
"We don't have siege equipment; we can't possibly get onto the city walls..."
How did the defenders get onto the city walls?
"There are stairs inside the city, of course we'll climb the stairs..."
Wang Yanzhang didn't know why Li Zhu asked that question, but he still answered subconsciously!
"Then let's climb the stairs too..."
Li Zhu said matter-of-factly!
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