Chapter 337: Golden Scales and Bright Moonlight
As one of the best generals of our time, Shang Yunbai actually rarely drinks alcohol. However, just because he drinks very little doesn't mean he can't. The man fights in the killing field, the blood is intense, life and death can be put aside, and he will not care much about anything else. Perhaps only spirits can be worthy of the pride in their hearts.
The jar of wine that Xiao Qi brought back didn't look anything special on the outside. But after removing the mud seal, Shang Yunbai took a deep breath and smelled the strong aroma of wine, and he immediately judged that this was definitely not an ordinary wine outside.
"General, slow down! The two armies are against the enemy, and they should not be taken lightly!"
Seeing Shang Yunbai personally lifting the wine jar and wanting to pour wine to drink, the generals under his command were shocked. They hurriedly raised their voices to stop them. It's just that Shang Yunbai didn't care, he waved his hand and smiled lightly.
"It doesn't matter! King Zhao is such a character, how can he do those carving insect skills? This altar must be the best wine he brought from Zhao State, if you don't taste a few sips, it will be a pity! Hahaha!"
Shang Yunbai said as he raised a large lamp full of it and took it into his mouth with his head held high. Then, he clapped his hands and exclaimed loudly.
"Good wine! Zhao's spirits really live up to their reputation. Compared with the world's fine wines, they are much inferior! ”
Several generals and colonels couldn't help but be a little stunned when they saw that the general who didn't drink casually on weekdays was so interested. They don't understand, what's wrong with Shang Yunbai? At the moment of the great war, he was so unsuspecting that he drank the wine sent by the enemy. If you don't have faith in him, I'm afraid you think this is killing yourself!
"General! Although King Zhao is young, I heard that he is extremely difficult to deal with. This time in Los Angeles, he was able to escape death in such a dangerous situation, and his means can be seen. The general has a big heart, and since he has already drunk the wine he sent, it is enough. As for what Xiao Qi said, he wanted to meet with the general...... But never!"
"Yes! I, Daqin, 100,000 soldiers, surrounded Luocheng, and Chu Jiangmian had already planted his wings and could not escape. There is nothing to be done in the city, but it is just a futile attempt to deliberately delay time. Generals, there is no need to make extraneous branches. Wait until tomorrow, and the last general will wait for a blow to attack the city and capture the king of Zhao in front of the horse. At that time, he wants to see the general, so let him see him...... Hahaha!"
Hearing these persuasions, either proudly or cautiously, Shang Yunbai shook his head with a smile on his face. He looked at the jar of wine with some pity in his eyes, and said lightly.
"Cast it with peach and plum, and repay it with Qiong Yao...... King Zhao acted like an ancient gentleman. Now I'm very interested in what he wants to say to me! Xiao Qi, you go and arrange it. The moon is clear tonight, so it must be a good day. After the day of the watch, I was thirty miles outside the West City Gate, waiting for the arrival of King Zhao!"
Everyone looked up in astonishment, all of them surprised. Even Xiao Qi was a little surprised. When he brought back this message from Chu Jiangmian, he originally thought that Shang Yunbai would never pay attention to it. Unexpectedly, he really wanted to meet him!
Everyone is about to persuade again. But they all shut up immediately. Because they all saw a cold glint flashing in Shang Yunbai's eyes. Those who know him well know that he has made up his mind and cannot be changed.
Xiao Qi agreed and took someone to arrange. Shang Yunbai gently stroked his knife with his hand and said to his subordinates.
"You don't have to think about it, just prepare for tomorrow's war. I always felt that there were many puzzling things about that young man...... I'm looking forward to tonight's meeting! ”
Since the generals have said so, who would dare to persuade them casually? In fact, even in their hearts, they didn't think that there would be any tricks in the city. Heavy troops besieged the city, and black clouds overwhelmed the top. Under such circumstances, I'm afraid that the people in the city are already panicking, and they are all thinking about how to save their lives! Zhao Wang Chu Jiangmian proposed to see Shang Yunbai's side, but he just wanted to make a deal with luck. How could he have imagined that King Qin had already issued a killing order, and this time he must use the reason for the death of the Son of Heaven to completely eradicate the troubles!
It gets dark very quickly. The army was stationed, and everything was arranged. Contact with General Meng Jun has also been made. These military actions are all in order, and naturally Shang Yunbai does not need to worry about it. A full moon had already risen in the sky, and the wind was blowing from the north, carrying the humidity and coolness of the Luo River. Seeing that the appointed time had arrived, Shang Yunbai only took a few dozen horsemen and went straight to the agreed place out of the camp.
This famous general in the prime of his life did not wear armor, but was dressed in a robe with arrow sleeves, riding a horse, looking very chic. And the dozens of horsemen who gathered around him were all absolute warriors. There is absolutely no problem with one as ten or as a hundred.
When the horse's hooves broke through the night, not far ahead, on a small hill, the flat rocks were covered with moonlight. Someone has been waiting quietly for a long time.
"And he came! The king's clever calculation is finally not in vain. ”
The blue bird jumped down from the tree, and while respectfully reporting the news to Chu Jiangmian, he nervously ordered the spies of the Thousand Machine Pavilion to be on guard. In fact, most people, including him, were unwilling to let Chu Jiangmian go out of the city and take the risk himself. His injuries were so serious that it was already worrying. If there are other mistakes, it will be really regretted. However, in the face of their obstruction, Chu Jiangmian just said a word with a wry smile.
"An army of 100,000 besieged the city, and rescue was difficult to reach. If you force yourself to fight, you will definitely lose. I don't want to die with you at this time...... Hehe! ”
"We hold on to L.A. and believe reinforcements will come soon...... The king must not act rashly! ”
"No matter how quickly reinforcements come, it's too late. The momentum of the Great Qin army is booming, and this edge cannot be carried hard! What's more, Shang Yunbai himself is the general, with a heart of shame...... Such a figure is invincible. If Los Angeles is breached, no one will be spared! Alas! I went to meet with him, and I had no choice but to do it! ”
After saying this, Chu Jiangmian gritted his teeth and insisted on the pain of the wound, and galloped out of Los Angeles in a carriage. As for the aftermath, he believed that Lan Lingjun and the soldiers of Qi would take care of it.
And just after his carriage had just walked out not far. Zimmer, who hurried to hear the news, was finally a step too late. In the twilight, he looked at the small group of people who went out of the city, arched his hands solemnly, and silently blessed in his heart. In any case, Chu Jiangmian went out of the city in person without fear of hardships and dangers, which in itself showed an attitude of his. And in the current situation, keeping the enemy outside the city gate is the common responsibility of these Los Angeles people and Chu Jiangmian.
"I hope he can come back safely!"
"Mo Gong, don't worry. King Zhao will not act recklessly...... Although I don't know what his plan is yet, I have faith in him. ”
Ji Mo turned his head and looked at Lan Lingjun who came over, and he sighed silently. Now, Zhongzhou and Los Angeles are no longer controllable by any of them if they want to. Looking at this posture, the Great Qin army wants to take the opportunity to annex this central place of the world in one bite! Perhaps, all the hope can only be placed on Chu Jiangmian.
"Alas! A great war is about to start, and it is always the people who suffer. The old man can't do anything about things outside the city. Now I have to go to Zichen Palace first and arrange the future affairs of the Son of Heaven...... Pity me, the Great Zhou Sheji is cut off, is it the will of God? Alas! ”
Seeing the sad appearance of this old man, Lan Lingjun also felt a sense of desolation in his heart. He had to say a few words of comfort and watched them go in the direction of Zichen Palace. In the smoke and dust that has not yet completely fallen, these bleak figures may be the final send-off of this apocalyptic dynasty.
A gust of wind blew, carrying the scent of armor. Lan Lingjun came back to his senses, he took a deep breath, tried to cheer up, and shouted the order.
"All on alert! Guarding the inside and outside of the city gates. Before King Zhao returns, there must be no mess! If anyone takes advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble, they will be killed!"
The soldiers of the Qi State obeyed the order violently, unsheathed their swords, set up bows and crossbows, and began to patrol the whole city. Lan Lingjun also put on his armor, and in the midst of his subordinates, he climbed to the head of the city and waited anxiously for news. Now he has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, and he does not dare to neglect it at all. Looking at the vast expanse outside the city, the prince of the Qi royal family, who has been famous for many years, can only secretly pray that the people who go out of the city must not have accidents.
And at this moment, Zhao Wang Chu Jiangmian, who was concerned by countless people in the city, was sitting peacefully under the moonlight, looking at the person standing opposite, he waved his hand casually, as if he was sitting in his living room to greet guests.
"General Yunbai, please sit casually. I have injuries on my body and cannot be greeted with a courtesy, please forgive me...... Hehe! ”
"King Zhao is really young! Seeing you today, Sansheng is lucky. Hahaha!"
Shang Yunbai looked up to the sky and laughed, then leaned over and sat cross-legged opposite Chu Jiangmian. Although he has been famous for many years, it is the first time that he has really seen Jiang Mian's appearance clearly. The faint aura of the dragon and phoenix on the other party's body made him secretly surprised in his heart. It seems that the rumors are true, this King Zhao is a figure with a great background.
The nameless hill wasn't very tall, and the place where they were located was a flat rock. The retinues of both sides were waiting not far away, and no one dared to come near without the orders of their masters. The moonlight is very good tonight, and the scenery near and far is like day. A meeting that was crucial in a sense began.
Unlike the two of them, who sat opposite each other and talked casually, the people brought by each side were extremely nervous and concerned about the surrounding movements. Any wind and grass has the potential to trigger saber rattling.
"Shang Yunbai, if you dare to have the slightest disrespect for him, don't think about leaving here again!"
A few feet away, her eyebrows frowned slightly, and her bright eyes shone with a cold light, like the sword she held in her hand, full of murderous aura.