"Your Highness, I've carefully recalled the events surrounding the city's fall. Several Taoist priests rushed to the front, each carrying two wine jars. After putting down the jars, they retreated frantically, followed by that deafening roar, like thunder..."
The city gate was shattered just like that. I suspect there must have been some secret power hidden in the wine jar. If we could control such power, the Prince of Jin's ascension to the throne would be just around the corner…”
Hong Ao analyzed, unaware that his words caused Zhu Yougui to frown, a deep murderous intent rising within him…
It wasn't because the other person said anything wrong, but because they still only had Zhu Wen in their heart...
Having such a loyal general is a good thing for Jin, but the general's loyalty is not to himself. In this case, if the general has any ideas, Hong Ao could very well become a stumbling block for him...
"Your Majesty... His Majesty..."
Seeing that Zhu Yougui hadn't responded for a long time, Hong Ao couldn't help but call out a couple more times...
Startled awake, Zhu Yougui coughed twice to conceal his true thoughts before speaking.
“While what you say is true, look at those Taoist priests coming and going. Their steps are steady, and their every breath contains the principles of heaven and earth. They are clearly martial arts masters. Moreover, according to your description, the Taoist priests who rushed to the city walls have reached the pinnacle of lightness skills. With such a group of people, how can we obtain their secrets about heavenly lightning?”
Zhu Yougui said with a headache!
"Your Highness, I have been managing Qin City for over a decade. Although the city has been lost, as long as I can enter it, I can organize the manpower. Then, you and I can cooperate from the inside and outside. I will deliberately create some chaos inside the city to attract attention, and you can lead your troops in a feigned attack on Qin City to draw away the defensive forces..."
"The Taoist's camp will surely be poorly defended by then. I'll seize the opportunity to lead my experts in and storm in. Maybe we can achieve great success in one fell swoop..."
Upon hearing Hong Ao's words, Zhu Yougui's eyes lit up immediately; this plan was brilliant...
Are you sure you can muster enough manpower?
"Your Highness, rest assured. I have been operating in Qin City for so long, and with the interests involved, those people are eager for me to take back the city. After all, once the city changes hands, the interests will have to be redistributed. Those high-ranking officials and nobles who are used to living a life of luxury are not willing to give up their interests like this."
Hearing Hong Ao's analysis, Zhu Yougui had no choice but to nod in agreement...
"If we can seize this opportunity and take back Qincheng in one fell swoop, that would be a tremendous achievement..."
Zhu Yougui murmured, "This is also what Hong Ao hopes for—to take back the cities he lost..."
Inside Qin City!
"Your Highness, should I shoot those two idiots dead with an arrow each?"
Li Zhu and Zhao Feng hid in a corner, watching Zhu Yougui and Hong Ao on the mountain...
Li Zhu had anticipated that the two men would come to gather information. After capturing two cities in one day, the opposing side would definitely be terrified, fearing that he would launch a direct attack...
But after he made no further move, these people became restless and wanted to find out more about Qin City's situation...
So he arranged for Zhao Feng to keep an eye on the nearby mountains and forests. As an archer, his eyesight was naturally excellent. Even though Zhu Yougui and Hong Ao were well hidden, he spotted them immediately and reported it to Li Zhu…
"Don't be so brutal, don't just shoot people to death like that..."
"Wang Yanzhang also likes to kill people all the time..."
Zhao Feng muttered indignantly. He didn't mention Li Zhu's habit of killing people at the drop of a hat, because Li Zhu's current fighting power was too great. He couldn't win and couldn't escape, so saying he was easy to beat up...
"This guy is getting more and more outrageous. He's always asking me all sorts of questions. Doesn't a general who leads troops into battle have this much ability?"
Zhao Feng looked at Li Zhu with a strange gaze, thinking that this guy was the one who went too far. If it weren't for Wang Yanzhang falling into the cesspool, you wouldn't be avoiding him like this, right?
"What kind of look is that? I'm an upright and innocent person..."
Li Zhu said irritably!
"Yes, His Highness is absolutely right..."
Zhao Feng spoke calmly, an attitude that infuriated Li Zhu. He thought to himself, "Are you implying that I'm always right? It's clearly an attitude of 'I don't want to argue with an idiot'..."
"Do you believe I'll tell Wang Yanzhang where you're hiding?"
Li Zhu gritted his teeth and said!
Upon hearing this, Zhao Feng couldn't help but tremble. He was terrified. He had personally witnessed how disgusting Wang Yanzhang was that day. If Wang Yanzhang caught him, he would probably be drowned in a cesspool...
Zhao Feng looked at Li Zhu and thought to herself, "Have some decency! If you hadn't said you wanted to disgust Wang Yanzhang, would I have done this?"
But he didn't dare say it aloud, afraid that Li Zhu would really trick him, so he could only hold his nose and say...
"His Highness the Crown Prince is inherently kind and his moral character is exemplary. I believe that with His Highness's integrity, he would never betray his own people..."
Li Zhu nodded in agreement and said...
"You're such a straightforward person. I also think I'm quite excellent, but I don't want to brag. In the future, try to be more honest in front of others, okay?"
"Yes, Your Highness..."
Although she was extremely unwilling, Zhao Feng still agreed, but in her heart she was furious with Li Zhu, how could a person be so shameless?
"Your Highness, what should we do with these two spies?"
Zhao Feng quickly changed the subject, afraid that Li Zhu would continue to make her lie through her teeth; if she told too many lies, she'd be struck by lightning...
"Of course, let them leave. You continue training the archers; they'll be needed soon..."
After finishing speaking, Li Zhu didn't forget the important matter...
"Your Highness, rest assured, everything is proceeding smoothly. After this expansion, there will definitely be enough archers..."
Hearing Zhao Feng's words, Li Zhu nodded, feeling that what she said made sense. After gathering the remnants of Qicheng and Qincheng, his army had increased to more than 10,000 men. In his previous life, that would have been the strength of a division. Many small countries only had that many troops.
"Zhao Feng... I've finally caught you! I'm going to make you pay today..."
Just as the two finished speaking, Wang Yanzhang's angry voice came from behind them...
The two were initially startled, but their expressions quickly changed. Li Zhu wore an expression of anticipation, while Zhao Feng looked terrified…
Without a word, he leaped out of the hidden corner, and in a few bounds, his figure vanished...
"Still trying to run? Today, you and I will lie down together..."
Wang Yanzhang angrily gave chase, while Li Zhu found a suitable spot, stood on high ground, and enjoyed watching the two playfully chase each other…
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