Everything is ready, only the east wind is owed.

The east wind is not only expected by the defenders of Mocheng, but also by the vanguard army of Yan State outside the city.

The passage of time is a torment for both sides. I don't know how long it took, the sky over the east of the city lit up with sparks, and in the dark night, it looked so dazzling.

In the city, the silence gradually became noisy, and the city wall reflected by the firelight was crowded with people, and the faint sound of weapons clashing was heard in the distance.

The flames soared into the sky, as if the entire city of ink was illuminated. The Da Chen banner hanging high on the city wall disappeared at some point, and was replaced by a Da Yan flag.

"Squeak. As the heavy wooden door was opened, there was a heavy grinding sound, and the gap in the gate gradually widened, and the creaking sound stopped abruptly.

With neighing, a fast horse set off in the city and ran along the road, only to hear the people on horseback shouting from time to time: "The west gate of Mocheng has been occupied, and the army is rushing into the city." The west gate of the city has been occupied, and the army has rushed into the city. ”

The horse disappeared into the night. More than 100 people who were hiding on the side of the road jumped out of the grass and took advantage of the night to march towards Mocheng.

As soon as the incense was burned, I heard the deafening sound of horses' hooves from far and near, and in a blink of an eye, the soldiers came to the city. The wide open gates resemble two mighty warriors in armor, standing on either side. In contrast, the soldiers hidden under the walls were no longer so conspicuous.

The cavalry passed all the way unimpeded, and the 3,000-strong army entered the city of Mo without much effort. The soldiers on horseback were complacent, but they completely ignored the closing of the city gates behind them.

"Knock knock" There were bursts of drums from the city tower, and the cavalry invading the city had not yet reacted, and the archers hidden in the city appeared everywhere at the same time. With the sound of the drums, I saw the sharp arrow on the string swish, cutting through the sky.

"There is an ambush, get out of the city. ”

Three thousand cavalry, more than much, less and less. The long queue that stretched for several kilometers had not yet had time to enter the inner city, and the formation was completely chaotic in an instant. The incident happened in a hurry, and the subconscious choice was to exit the city. The cavalry gathered at the gate did not know what was happening, and it was too late to turn around when they heard the noisy march ahead of them to withdraw from the city. The sergeants hiding at the gates were armed with spears and guarded the gates.

The archers caught the Yan cavalry off guard, they were light cavalry, and they could only be slaughtered in the face of the archers, and the cavalry at the city gate was accumulating more and more.

Commander Wu, who was standing on the city wall, saw that the enemy army was in the middle of it, pulled out the long knife at his waist, and shouted: "Release the arrow." ”

Hearing the order, the soldiers who had been in ambush on the city tower for a long time were already a little impatient. Sharp arrows, rolling wood, and gravel swarmed. Seeing such a formation, the cavalry under the city could only keep waving the single sword in their hands. In the face of such a chaotic attack, a single knife will not help.

"Rush. "As soon as Commander Wu's order was handed down, he heard the sound of drums beating from the city tower.

The horsemen on horseback were stunned by the deafening shouts and drums, and had always thought that the invasion of the city would be like a search for something. It's good now, people are swords, and I am fish and meat. In the embattled situation, the only thing that can be done is to resist desperately, and maybe you can fight your way out.

The outer city was in chaos, and the Great General's Mansion in the inner city was as quiet as ever.

"Brother Yi, are you planning to sit here all night?" Li Wanwan held her chin and looked at the motionless two.

Xiao Zichen still sat upright in the chair, and his back never dared to lean back. Looking at Chen Yichen again, the whole person seemed to be paralyzed and leaned on the backrest, with his head pressed very low.

"He's asleep. Xiao Zichen's voice was very low, his eyes swept over Chen Yichen, and he continued to look at the sky outside.

"Really. Li Wanwan lowered her body, looked sideways at Chen Yichen, and laughed in a low voice: "Saliva is flowing out." ”

"Let him get some rest. Xiao Zichen retracted his gaze, slowly got up from the chair, took off his coat, gently covered Chen Yichen's body, and said slowly: "I hope I can leave this place of right and wrong tomorrow." ”

"Xiao Gongzi, don't worry, Brother Chen said, we will definitely leave. Seeing Xiao Zichen put his coat in front of Chen Yichen, Li Wanwan smiled politely and said, "How is Xiao Gongzi's injury?" ”

"There is a girl who is worried, she has already taken medicine, and she is much better. Xiao Zichen looked at the girl's fair cheeks, smiled and greeted, and sat down again.

The darkness gradually receded, and the sky gradually broke. The earth was hazy, like a silver-gray curtain. The silence was shattered by a crisp birdsong. The eastern sky was a fish-white color, the dark blue sky slowly turned light blue, and the earth gradually brightened.

A red sun broke through the clouds and rose. A flash of red light is like a final farewell to a quiet night.

Xiao Zichen stood at the door, looking at the sun slowly rising into the sky, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he muttered to himself: "The sky is finally clear." ”

The inner city is peaceful, only an abandoned and ruined temple in the east of the city is still shining sporadically. In the outer city, the scene of corpses strewn everywhere is long gone, and there is not even a trace of blood. Only scattered soldiers were still washing the mud from the streets, and this night, it seemed that nothing had happened.

The rising sun hangs in the eastern sky, and when I first feel the warmth, I hear the sound of horses' hooves in the distance. After a short effort, the guards on the city wall saw a cavalry that stretched for miles rushing towards them. The battle flag in front of the cavalry allowed the soldiers guarding the gate to open the gate early.

"Phew. Commander Wu tugged on the reins in his hand, stopped at the city gate with his crotch on his horse, and asked the leader guarding the gate, "Where is the general?"

"The general has an order, let the commander return to the city as soon as he returns to the city. ”

"Okay, after the army enters the city, strictly guard the city gate, and report the situation in time. ”

Commander Wu gave a few simple instructions, raised the long whip in his hand, and hurried to the general's mansion non-stop. It was still early in the morning, and there were not many pedestrians on the streets. Commander Wu led the horse at a gallop, leaving only the sound of horses' hooves to wake the sleeping man from his dream.

The general waited in the study. ”

When the guard at the gate saw Commander Wu, he hurriedly took the reins from his hand and placed the horses.

"Report, general, the last general Wu Gang came to return to his life. ”

As soon as Commander Wu's words fell, he heard Fuji Zhe say, "Commander Wu, please come in quickly." ”

"The last general will see the general. ”

Commander Wu was just about to give a salute, but was stopped by Fuji Zhe and asked, "Red tape is gone, and I will come back earlier than I expected." How's the battle going? Come on. ”

"More than 1,000 enemies were killed, more than 2,000 were wounded, and the enemy army was defeated and retreated. Our army lost 500 soldiers killed and 200 wounded. The two thousand infantry sent by the general are cleaning up the aftermath. ”

"Good. This battle will definitely cause a setback to the Yan army, and the morale of our army will be greatly increased, presumably they will not attack the city easily until the reinforcements arrive in Mocheng. Fuji Zhe listened to his report and was very happy.

"General, why don't you take advantage of the victory to pursue and defeat the enemy army in one fell swoop. "Commander Wu always felt that if he pursued the victory at this time, he would definitely make the enemy fearful.

"I know what you think. In the external strife, as long as we have the same hatred for the enemy, we can defend the city. Fuji Zhe personally helped Commander Wu to sit on a chair, poured a glass of water, and said, "Now what I am worried about is not external strife, but internal strife. ”

"Why did the general say that?"

"You and I know why we won last night's battle. I'm afraid that there will be a storm in the court soon, and this is the most terrible thing. Fuji Zhe glanced at him meaningfully and said, "The southwest road is safe for the time being, but it doesn't mean that the other lines will be the same as ours." ”

"What does the general mean is that the third prince really wants to plot a rebellion?"

"Commander Wu, be cautious. Fuji Zhe patted him on the shoulder and said, "The fewer people who know about this matter, the better, if this matter is true, you and I may be worried about our lives." ”

The general thought it was true or false. ”

"If you and I don't think this matter is important, there is something more important for you to do now. Fuji Zhe picked up a letter from the table and said, "This secret letter records everything that happened last night, and it depends on whether Your Majesty believes it or not." ”

"Does the general want me to go to Kyoto to deliver a message?" Commander Wu stood up from his chair and said, "My subordinates will leave immediately." ”

"No, the letter will be delivered by a special envoy, and it will go straight to heaven. You have more important things to do. Fuji Zhe frowned and continued: "This matter is a life-threatening matter, you can choose to go or not, Ben will not force you." ”

Despite the general's orders, Wu had already put life and death aside. ”

"Well, this matter is also top secret. Seeing that he agreed, Fuji Zhe said, "Ben will ask you to send that young man and others to Kyoto, and swear to protect their safety all the way." ”

"Oh, when will your subordinates leave?" Regarding Fuji Zhe's general order or entrustment, Commander Wu has never refused.

"You go and hand over the affairs of the generals first, and I have prepared the carriage and will set off in an hour. ”

"Smack", Chen Yichen's hand slapped the table, the porridge in the bowl was shaken into ripples, and the person jumped up from the chair. With an angry face, he said, "Why did you let me go to Kyoto, I had to go home non-stop." ”

"Shaoxia, this is a decision made by the general, and I don't know it, I am a housekeeper in the General's Mansion, so I will pass on a message. Seeing Chen Yichen's reaction, the housekeeper was also taken aback, if it weren't for the general's order to treat these people as VIPs, there would be no need to say good things here.

"Where is your general, let him tell me. Chen Yichen was so angry in his heart, and said that he didn't have nothing to do, why did he have to drill into this general's mansion.

"I'm not old, and my temper is not small. As he spoke, a man appeared at the door.

"Commander Wu. Chen Yichen finally saw an acquaintance, strode forward, and said, "What's the matter, didn't you promise me to send us out of the city?"

"Yes. I do what I say. Commander Wu waved his hand at the butler, signaling him to avoid it first, which was also exactly what he wanted.

"What happened when the old man said he was going to send us to Kyoto? Hearing Commander Wu's words, Chen Yichen's anger suddenly disappeared, and he admitted that he had promised himself.

"Brother Chen, don't be impatient. Xiao Zichen, who was watching coldly from the sidelines, suddenly opened his mouth and said: "Now that the war between Chen and Yan is rekindled, only the direction of Kyoto is the safest and the best choice to go out of the city at this time." ”

"No, Wan'er and I are going home. ”

"Go home?" Commander Wu sneered, "If I'm not mistaken, the three of them fled from outside the city. Since you have fled and the flames of war are not extinguished, how can you go home? Could it be that you were lying that day?"

"No, absolutely not. Xiao Zichen hurriedly stepped forward and explained: "How can we lie, wouldn't it be asking for trouble to lie in front of the military master." ”

"You seem to know a lot about going into town. Commander Wu looked at Xiao Zichen and said slowly, "So, are you pretending to be unconscious?"

"No, no, I'm really unconscious, I heard them say it later, right, Brother Chen. ”

"Brother Chen, since this general wants to protect us, you might as well go to Kyoto for a walk. Li Wanwan gently tugged Yi Chen's arm and said, "It's rare for the general to have such a heart, how can we live up to his good intentions." ”

"Juan'er, this ......" Chen Yichen didn't expect that how could Juan'er, who was in a hurry to go home, suddenly make such a decision, seeing her eyes staring at herself, taking advantage of others not paying attention, she quietly made a look, as if she was hinting at something. Although Chen Yichen had doubts, he could only say, "Okay, then let's go to Kyoto to have a look." ”

"Prepare a little and set off at once. Commander Wu turned and left, leaving a few guards to watch the door.

"Wan'er, why do you want to go to Kyoto?" Seeing Commander Wu walking away, Chen Yichen lowered his voice.

"Brother Chen, haven't you seen it yet? Whether or not to go to Kyoto is not up to us, even if we refuse, presumably they will not agree. Li Wanwan stared at the guards at the door with both eyes, and said softly: "Let's go out of the city first, as long as we leave here, he still cares where we go." ”

"It's still a smart girl. Brother Chen, everything has its own providence, and it depends on what arrangements they make. Xiao Zichen patted him lightly on the shoulder, a sly smile flashed at the corner of his mouth, and said, "It's actually not bad to go to Kyoto." ”