What puzzled Li Wuping, the defender of Zhongning City, was that the 30,000 advance army, the most famous in Great Xia, suddenly withdrew after besieging Zhongning City for more than ten days.

The 30,000 troops outside were under the banner of the advance army, so he thought it was all the advance army.

With less than 20,000 defenders, he resisted 30,000 advance troops, and when such deeds spread, his reputation will rise to the top!

He stood on the city wall, looking at the troops who were withdrawing one after another, a little unconvinced, but his mood was also very excited, and a touch of indescribable excitement flashed in his heart, and asked, "The advance army has really withdrawn?" ”

The adjutant general said: "Yes, general, the advance army has really withdrawn, and we have resisted the advance army!" ”

"Could this be a conspiracy of the advance army?" Li Wuping asked with some concern.

"For the sake of prudence, general, let's send scouts to reconnoiter as soon as possible, right?"

Li Wuping nodded in agreement, and then asked people to wait out of the city to reconnoiter the enemy's situation.

As the army outside the city retreated, the news was known to the people in the city, everyone cheered, and Ming Xuan, the governor of Zhongning City, jumped up with joy, and hurriedly followed his subordinates to invite the generals who were guarding the city to his mansion and set up a banquet to celebrate.

In fact, at the beginning, when Qin Zhiwei and Huo Lingzhuo besieged Zhongning City, the two of them had always been behind the scenes, and what really entered Li Wuping's eyes was the commander of the advance army, Tan Ge, so the people in the city thought that these 30,000 people were all advance troops.

What happened in Ningdu, Ming Xuan and Li Wuping had heard about it, and knew that the advance army had intervened in the affairs of Ningdu, but they never expected that the advance army would withdraw from Ningdu and attack Zhongning City.

How did Li Wuping not know the strength of the advance army, seeing the black pressure under the city wall, his legs were trembling, and the idea of surrender had already germinated in his heart.

But I don't know what the enemy's attitude is, and the government order Ming Xuan is a person from the Zhongshan Ming clan, so he doesn't dare to surrender blatantly.

He wanted to communicate with Tan Ge about the surrender many times in private, but he didn't know that Tan Ge received orders from Qin Huo and the others, and he had no idea of taking Zhongning City at all, so the surrender had not been promoted.

So he could only fight hard.

Tange attacked almost every day, but every time there were casualties, he withdrew his troops, and until now, he simply gave up the attack.

Although Li Wuping was confused, fortunately, Zhongning City was defended.

In this way, in the eyes of others, he has become a famous general who can carry the advance army, which inevitably makes him a little fluttery.

took the partial generals, generals and lieutenants under his command to the banquet in the government office, and the whole person felt a lot more confident, and the compliments of those civil officials made him feel more and more powerful, and gradually lost himself in those praises.

"General Li! You've made a name for yourself this time! Ming Xuan raised his glass to congratulate him.

"Why! How's that! Although nearly 2,000 soldiers were killed in the battle, Ping was lucky to hold the city thanks to the king's protection. Li Wuping pretended to be modest and said.

"Hey, General Li doesn't have to be modest! If you can defend Zhongning City, you will have to make a contribution, and this government will definitely write a fold to the king and ask for credit for the general! Ming Xuan said.

Li Wuping's face couldn't help but be happy, and he hurriedly picked up his wine glass, "In this way, then thank you Lord Fu Ling!" So-and-so did it! ”

The banquet lasted until the evening, during which there were scouts who reported that the advance army had really evacuated Zhongning City, and the entire banquet hall was full of joy, and the wine glasses were staggered, so happy.

Everyone was drunk, Li Wuping was no exception, and even he made the two personal soldiers who followed him drunk in the dark.

When he left the government office, it was already more than half of the night, and Li Wuping, who was so drunk that he was staggering, was supported by two guards who were also too drunk to find the southeast and northwest, and walked on the street.

In an alley, several strong men stared at the three people walking crookedly.

The strong man at the front was a little nervous, he looked back at the young man standing quietly behind him, and whispered, "Less...... Master, really...... Do you really want to get your hands dirty? That's ....... O defender general of Zhongning City! ”

The young man looked at Li Wuping and said lightly, "What about the general who guards the city?" You just have to do it, and I'll be responsible for what happens. ”

The strong man wanted to curse a little in his heart, the dignified Ningcheng guard, this is the miscellaneous general of the sixth grade! They are just ordinary people, how dare they do something to such a big official?

"Young Master...... I think we'd better not mess with him, right? ”

The young man raised an eyebrow, "What?" Don't have enough money? Then I will add ten more pieces of silver to you. ”

"It's not! Master, you misunderstood! The defender of Zhongning City is the general of the six grades of the eight classics! If something happens to him, the 20,000 defenders of the entire Zhongning City will not be able to turn Zhongning City upside down? It's no different from looking for death! ”

"With this little guts, you dare to rob your house?" The young man sneered.

Seeing that Li Wuping and the others were about to leave the street, the young man said again: "Hurry up!" Otherwise, I'll let Mingying talk to you? ”

"No, no, no! Let's go, let's go! The strong men looked frightened and hurriedly left.

It didn't take long for the three drunken men to pay no attention to the number of people behind them, and each of them was knocked out with a smother's stick.

Several strong men carried Li Wuping and his two guards and walked into the darkness.

Li Wuping woke up from a coma, he felt some pain in the back of his head, and his hand was about to touch the back of his head, but he found that he was tied up by five flowers.

He broke free twice, only to find that he couldn't.

"Remain, Remain!" He shouted loudly to his two unconscious guards, who were also tied up.

But no matter how much he shouted, the two guards couldn't wake up.

"Yo hey, wake up." At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps behind him, and a cynical voice sounded in his ears.

He glanced over and saw that it was a young man in a blue brocade with a light smile on the corner of his mouth. It looks like a gentleman, but he has never seen this man in Zhongning City for so long, so he should have come from somewhere else.

"Who are you? Let go of me! Do you know who I am? Li Wuping woke up most of the time, knowing that he was caught by the young man in front of him.

"Of course I know who you are. General Anping is Li Wuping! The boy pulled up a chair, sat down, and crossed his legs, and said leisurely.

"Since you know who I am, do you know what the crime of imprisoning me, the general of Zhongshan Guozheng Liupin, is? I see you're dressed extraordinarily, where are you from? Ningdu? Which family are you the son of? ”

"It's not too stupid." The boy smiled.

"Look at your fearless appearance, it shouldn't be small, right? Who are you? Why are you arresting me? ”

"Who do you think I'll be?" The boy asked.

"How do I know who you are? But I advise you to let me go. ”

"Let you go? Li Wuping! How daring! The boy's voice suddenly became sharp.

"You dare to collude with the advance army and secretly surrender to the enemy! Father specially ordered me to take you back to Ningdu! ”

Li Wuping's heart suddenly burst out, and he was very timid in his heart, this young man's words, coupled with his temperament, are enough to explain his identity!

"Are you...... Ming's ......" he asked apprehensively.

"Ben Prince Mingrui!"

"Mingrui!" Li Wuping was shocked in his heart, everyone knows that Ming Heng has eleven sons and three daughters, and the most favored are only the three princes Mingxiao, Mingjing and Mingrui, and the rest are all mediocre talents, and they have not appeared in everyone's field of vision.

This Ming Rui is the ninth prince, and his personality is very withdrawn, but he is also very smart, and often helps Ming Heng deal with some tricky things.

Although Mingrui is quite valued by Mingheng, because of his personality, he is not as high-profile as Mingxiao and Mingjing, and few people have seen it.

It is rumored that Ming Rui is a ruthless character, and his methods are very ruthless, and he does everything.

Especially against those who betrayed the Ming family, they were even more ruthless, and they ruined their families between talking and laughing.

It's just that I haven't heard of Ming Rui in the past two years, and there is gossip that Ming Rui has been assassinated by assassins and died.

Seeing the young man in front of him reporting to his home and saying that he was Mingrui, a sense of fear rose in Li Wuping's heart.

He hurriedly said, "The Ninth Prince is clear! The last general would never dare to betray the Ming clan and join the enemy's advance army! ”

"Didn't defect?" "Ming Rui" sneered, "Without surrendering to the enemy, you Zhongning City can hold out for so long?" How powerful is the advance army, it will take so long to break through your Zhongning City, which has less than 20,000 defenders? I think you have secretly surrendered and deliberately made a show to my father! What exactly is your purpose? Hurry up and say it, you can also suffer less flesh and skin! ”

Li Wuping is really dumb and eats yellow lotus, and there are words of suffering.

How did he know why Tan Ge attacked his Zhongning City for so long and didn't take it, and now he withdrew his troops directly.

In other words, he was Ming Heng, and he had to suspect that Zhongning City had secretly surrendered.

"Your Highness Mingjian! The last general really doesn't know why this is happening! But I really didn't surrender! ”

"Then what evidence do you have to prove that you can withstand Tange's attack?" "Ming Rui" raised an eyebrow and said.

"The last general...... No evidence! ”

"There's no proof, is there? I see that you don't shed tears when you don't see the coffin! In that case, Prince Ben will help you reminisce about your memories. ”

With that, he snapped his fingers, and then walked in a strong man with an empty bucket in his hand.

"Your Highness! What are you going to do? You have to believe in the last general! The last general really didn't betray the king......" Looking at the hideous face of that strong man, he remembered the methods of Ming Rui, and guessed in his heart that Ming Rui might have to treat himself with those cruel methods.

"Ming Rui" got up, pulled out a sharp dagger, and gently scraped it on his face.

"This dagger is the most proudest treasure of Prince Ben, and anyone who does not tell the truth will be punished by him." "Ming Rui"'s voice was like a ghost, which made Li Wuping's heart rise with boundless fear.

"Later, I'll cut a hole in your wrist. Then place this barrel under your wrist. The blood from all over your body will drip down the cut and into the barrel. ”

"Prince Ben has studied, and the amount of blood in a person's body is probably as much as this barrel. When this barrel is full, your blood will be drained. ”

With that, he asked the strong man to place the barrel under his bound hands. Then, with a slight stroke, Li Wuping felt pain in his wrist, and blood flowed out.

"Your Highness! The last general really didn't surrender to the enemy! Your Highness spares your life! Hearing this unbelievable punishment, he hurriedly struggled and begged for mercy.

"Shh "Mingrui" made a silent gesture, pulled out a piece of silk cloth from his arms, wiped the blood stains on the dagger, and then rudely crumpled the silk cloth into a ball and stuffed it into Li Wuping's mouth.

Then put a black cloth bag on Li Wuping's face, and he leaned into Li Wuping's ear and said, "Quiet, do you hear me?" How wonderful the sound of your blood dripping in the barrel is! ”

"Tick! Tick! The sound of blood dripping into the barrel almost made Li Wuping despair.

Now he can't see anything, only hear the sounds around him, and he tries to struggle but can't break free.

"Shhhh General Li, be quiet...... Don't struggle, or your blood will flow faster! ”

Li Wuping was terrified and no longer struggled.

"Before your blood runs dry, Prince Ben will come to visit you, and hopefully when the time comes, you will be able to remember some proof that you have not defected to the enemy."

Then he heard the sound of footsteps leaving, and the room fell silent, save for the sound of blood dripping into the barrel.

Every drop made his spirit face collapse, and every drop made the fear in his heart infinitely magnified.

"Ming Rui" walked out of this dark room, and the strong man hurriedly asked, "...... Are you really the ninth prince of Zhongshan Kingdom? ”

"What? Wang Yinghao, don't you believe it? Ming Rui smiled slightly.

"Believe! Believe! He knelt down in fright and said quickly.

"Alright, it's not too early today, you can take your brothers down and rest first! There are important things for you to do tomorrow! Don't worry, as long as you do things seriously for this prince, I will never treat you badly! "Mingrui" patted him on the shoulder, and then said to the middle-aged man next to him, "Old Yang, give them fifty taels of silver." ”

"Yes!"

Wang Yinghao took the fifty taels of silver and was very excited, "Thank you, Your Highness!" Thank you, Your Highness! Our brothers will definitely go to the soup for His Highness, and we will not hesitate!"

"Let's go down!"

After the strong men left, the middle-aged man looked at the young man suspiciously and asked, "Young master, why are you pretending to be a dead man, bad luck!" ”

"Mingrui's name can still bluff people." He smiled and said.

However, the subordinates did not know, what was the use of doing this? Could it be that Li Wuping really colluded with the advance army? ”

"Surely not!" Xu Xiang said without thinking.

"Then why do you want to ......?"

"Do you know what impression enhancement is? I don't give Li Wuping a deep impression, how can he be sure that I am Mingrui? ”

At this time, the eldest grandson Mingying was also very curious and asked, "Why do you have to disguise yourself as Mingrui?" Could it be that this will allow Zhongning City to surrender to Your Majesty? ”

"When the time comes, you won't know." Xu Xiang smiled faintly.

"But, young master, if you treat Li Wuping like this, his blood will really dry up and die! When the time comes, a dead Li Wuping won't be of much use, right? ”

"Who said Li Wuping would die? I just made a small cut in his wrist, and the platelets didn't let his blood just run away. The wound would quickly solidify, and the barrel was specially made and filled with water, and I turned the barrel upside down before I left, and the water dripped out. In this way, when he listens to the sound of water droplets, he thinks that his own blood has been flowing, and the fear in his heart will be infinitely magnified! When the time comes, when I go in again, it's like a life-saving straw, and I still have to obey my words? ”

"I see!" Yang Dianfeng and eldest grandson Mingying showed a look of sudden realization, and there was a hint of worship in their eyes.

"I'll leave this matter to you, Mingying. Lao Yang and I will go back to Huanghetan Town tonight. ”

"Then young master, what should I do?"

"You did as I commanded ......"