As dusk approached, the sun was setting and it was dark, but the chaos in Tokyo was far from being completely subsided. On the streets farther away, there are many innocent wounded people lying on their stomachs, either out of breath or still mourning and grieving.

In addition to the discarded and broken objects on the ground, there were also terrifying blood stains dragged everywhere, showing all the new soldiers who had just arrived how tragic the scene had just happened here. The thick smell of blood made people gause, and even the full moon, which had just peeked through half of its face through the thick clouds, had a terrifying flush.

All over the inner city, especially in the eastern city, there are endless soldiers and horses, as long as someone of unknown origin is bumped into by them, it will be taken down on the spot. The elite of the thief army, which has been quite kind and friendly to the people since entering Tokyo, finally showed its sharp minions today.

After half a day, they finally put down the chaos completely, took control of the entire eastern city, and arrested and killed hundreds of thugs and murderers on the spot. But even so, they still did not relax in the slightest, and from time to time there were groups of soldiers with open fires and guns walking through the streets and alleys, searching every corner, refusing to let go of even the most inconspicuous corners.

And the reason why they have such a performance is only because they have not yet found the whereabouts of the most critical person - Cai Jing. Yes, since the chaos on the battlefield, Cai Jing and others were rescued by the murderers hidden in the crowd, although the soldiers have made the most rapid response, under the siege of soldiers and horses, everyone has been besieged in the Dongcheng area, and the vast majority of the criminals represented by Liang Shicheng have been captured alive, but Cai Jing and his family have become fish that have slipped through the net, and until now they have not been able to find the slightest clue, so they can only continue to search carefully in the area within a radius of several miles, and when they can't say it, they have to search door to door. After all, Cai Jing's identity is too crucial, and he must not be allowed to escape from the city.

And when the soldiers searched for the whereabouts of Cai Jing and others, they didn't know that the person they were looking for was actually right under their noses, only half a street away from the execution ground, in a very inconspicuous mansion that was neither big nor small. If someone finds this place and then traces the identity of the head of the household, they will find that this is a small businessman who has been in Tokyo for many years and is honest and duty-bound, not to mention that he has nothing to do with the high-ranking Cai Taishi, he can't even recognize the two officials, and he is completely an ordinary ordinary person who can no longer be ordinary.

But in fact, this is one of Cai Jing's many secret hiding places, and it is also the place where he is hiding this time. The so-called three holes of the cunning rabbit, the most dangerous place is the safest place, that's the truth.

At this time, Cai Jing had been removed from his shackles, replaced with blood-stained prison clothes, and some wounds had been urgently treated. But his whole person still seemed to be unsettled, Mu Ran sat in a secret room in the backyard, and for a long time, he barely even moved his eyes.

It wasn't until the door of the secret room suddenly opened that he trembled slightly and looked over, but what caught his eye was one of his cronies' guards, Liao Yuan. This made him breathe a sigh of relief, and said slowly: "How is it, has the situation changed outside?" Jiu'er's men have invaded the city, and why has there been no news from Cai Xuan's side? ”

Liao Yuan only pondered for a moment before whispering: "Taishi, those rebels reacted faster than we thought, and they quickly went out from all sides to completely surround Dongcheng, and the others couldn't escape at all. Although this chaos caused a lot of turmoil and killed some people, the rebels still stabilized the situation, and many people have been recaptured, and I heard that even Liang Taifu was captured alive by them. And Cai Xuan's side has not seen anyone come back after so long, but I am afraid that it will be more auspicious and fall into his calculations. ”

These bad news shocked Cai Jing's body again, and only after a while did he say with difficulty: "So, this time they are also prepared?" ”

"It should ...... That's how it should be. Liao Yuan lowered his head: "Now that I think about it, this matter is indeed a bit unreasonable, there is no need for him Sun Tu to be in such a hurry to announce the execution of the Taishi, and also announce the whole city to attract hundreds of people to come, which is clearly giving us a chance to rescue you......"

Although he had suffered a lot and his body was extremely weak, Cai Jing's mind was still sharp, and he immediately understood what was going on: "Do you suspect that all this is a trap that Sun Tu led my people to expose?" That's why they can immediately make the most correct response, so I'm afraid that Jiu'er outside the city has also missed? In the end, his already pale old face was even whiter than any blood.

Liao Yuan did not directly state the terrible result, but only euphemistically: "At least until now, there has been no movement of people raiding and attacking Tokyo." Taishi, today's plan is no longer to fight back according to the previous strategy, but to think about escaping this place safely. But this is not too difficult, there is a dark passage in the west corner of this courtyard that can lead directly to the new Song Gate in the east, and while it is dark now, the small one has a way to send you out of the city. As he spoke, he took a step forward, intending to help Cai Jing away like this.

But when his hand touched Cai Jing, the latter sat upright and shook his head with a bitter face: "Do you think the old man can still escape?" ”

"Taishi, this secret passage has been dug up by us for nearly ten years, and it is the most secret, and only a few people know about it. And there are also our people guarding the door tonight at the New Song Gate, which is enough for you to leave safely. Liao Yuan hurriedly explained. But his words didn't win Cai Jing's heart, and he still shook his head: "I don't doubt your arrangement, but even if I really escape from Tokyo, is there still a place for me Cai Jing in this big world?" Since Sun Tu has calculated everything, he is not afraid that I will flee from Tokyo, because he knows very well that as long as I, Cai Jing, leave, I will be no different from a dead man. The imperial court will soon issue pictures and graphics, and the world is full of wanted old men, can I escape from Tokyo, can I still escape from the Great Song Dynasty? ”

"Taishi......" Liao Yuan felt the despair from Cai Jing, and he didn't know how to persuade him for a while.

Cai Jing looked at him deeply: "What's more, with the arrest of others, you people will soon surface, and then the world will be so big, I'm afraid there will be no place for you." Old man, even if you are captured by Sun Tu, it is not too unjust to be killed by Sun Tu, but you are still young after all, so you can't be affected by me. ”

When Liao Yuan heard this, he was suddenly moved, and finally couldn't bear it, and suddenly knelt on the ground and cried: "Taishi, you treat villains like nephews, even if we are broken bones, it will be difficult to repay Taishi's kindness, today the villains will definitely send you and the two sons out of the city safely, even if you fight for your life!" In the end, his words became more and more firm, he took two steps on his knees, and grabbed Cai Jing's arm again: "Please also ask the Taishi to set off with me, without further ado, I can't delay it any longer." ”

Cai Jing's face was entangled again, but he was finally helped up: "Okay, since you are loyal, the old man can't help but know what is good and bad." But you must remember that if you are in danger, you must not lose your life in vain to save me. ”

Liao Yuan didn't agree, but just helped Cai Jing to quickly leave the secret room, walked straight out, and soon got together with dozens of people who were also full of panic, and then under the protection of these house slaves, they went towards the secret passage in the backyard.

The entrance to this secret passage is a well, but the entrance is opened on the side of the well, and people must be sent to a certain distance with a rope to find the entrance. Illuminated by a few torches, they quickly got into action. First, a few of his subordinates quickly entered to explore the way, and then Liao Yuan escorted Cai Jing into a bamboo basket and slowly put him inside.

But just when Cai Jing trembled and went straight down, there was a whistle at the outer courtyard wall that sounded suddenly, and immediately, torches were lit on three sides at the same time, illuminating a small courtyard like day, so that the dozens of people who were busy here were completely exposed to the arrows of thousands of soldiers with bows and crossbows that suddenly appeared.

Cai Jing was in this awkward position, his old face was full of despair, and a bitter smile climbed up his cheeks: "Sure enough...... After all, this place will not escape your tracking......"

As he spoke, a scream sounded from outside, and a rumbling of footsteps came quickly, but it was another soldier and horse who had rushed straight into the courtyard from the main gate. Soon, Tang Feng, who had a lot of blood on his body and face, had already strode into the courtyard, looked at Cai Jing who was hanging at the mouth of the well, and said with a cold smile: "Master Cai really asked me to wait to find it, and I actually chose such an inconspicuous place." Fortunately, my brother from the Imperial City Division handed over the relevant information in time, so he didn't let you escape from the city like this, but I got a credit. ”

"Brothers, the time has come to repay the great kindness of the Taishi for many years, follow me!" Liao Yuan suddenly shouted at this time, and then his body was vertical, and there was already a soft sword in his hand, and the person swept out like a bird, killing Tang Feng, who was only two zhang away from him.

At the same time, the dozens of other Cai Jing's cultivated masters also shouted in unison, and all kinds of weapons were displayed, and they killed Tang Feng and the other generals who thought they were in control of the situation. I'm really going to make a final struggle!

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I bet a lot of book lovers forget that it's Monday because of this holiday, but I don't forget passers-by - at least not at night... So, it's not too much to ask for a ticket, right?