When the tunnel connecting Tianchengwei collapsed, the sky was still lit up with only a misty sky. In particular, the collapse at the beginning was closer to Tianchengwei, and Ding Xionghui outside the city did not know about it.

Moreover, because the mouth of the tunnel was so close to the enemy, the enemy troops who had patrolled it had already noticed the opening. Fortunately, it was discovered in time, and after dealing with these enemy troops, it did not cause more trouble.

Because of this, after Ding Xionghui arranged for people to escort the people, he took more than a dozen people to quietly infiltrate the rear camp of the Tatar army before dawn, and as a result, several Tatar soldiers, dressed up as them, returned to the vicinity of the tunnel to protect.

Until his soldiers came to report.

At this time, the collapse was rapidly spreading towards the exit. In particular, the entrance was dug later to allow for entry and exit, and it was not very strong, and most of it was blocked by collapsed wood and stones. At the same time, this area has also formed a small subsidence.

The most troublesome thing was that the movement of the collapse attracted the attention of the enemy.

Ding Xionghui had no choice but to let the people who had escaped continue to hide at the mouth of the tunnel that would collapse at any moment. He took a few soldiers dressed as Tatar soldiers, pretended to be just patrolling and passed by here, and when he encountered an enemy who came to check, he did not greet him, and walked forward as if nothing had happened.

Sure enough, the enemies didn't look closely into the place, but after a cursory look, they turned away without even noticing the subsidence.

Ding Xionghui saw that the enemy was far away, and hurried back, glad that there were no children among these people. After that, leave three soldiers who know Tatar and let them find a way to infiltrate the Tatar army and find out the news. He led the people and quietly walked to a cliff five miles away.

The sun jumped out of the ground in an instant, and the sky was already bright. Outside Tianchengwei, the hundreds of people who had just escaped from the tunnel did not walk fast, and many were even injured in the previous collapse. Although they walked behind the enemy, they had no cover, which made Ding Xionghui very anxious, but helpless.

Ding Xionghui, who prayed for the blessing of the Bodhisattva all the way, did not encounter any patrolling enemy troops, and he felt lucky. Finally, he hurriedly handed over the people who had escaped this time to the elders who had already withdrawn from the city, leaving thirty soldiers to protect them, and then turned back.

Of course, the reason he gave to the elder was to go back and save the people buried in the pit, but at that time he knew that there was no need to save them. Ding Xionghui went back, just because his comrades were in the city, he couldn't steal his life alone!

Near the tunnel, he put his Tatar-speaking soldiers in front of him, and the others scattered to ambush him, watching him gesture and act. And the mouth of the pit had been discovered by the enemy, and one or two hundred people were surrounded by layers, as if they were studying something. Ding Xionghui didn't approach, and bypassed directly.

"General Ding." Ding Xionghui heard someone whispering to him, and not far away was Qin Qiang, one of the three people left behind.

Qin Qiang stepped forward and led Ding Xionghui to run towards the creek and ditch where he had been hiding before.

Ding Xionghui instructed the people behind him: "Everyone should disperse and hide with me first, and don't act rashly." A group of people hid with Qin Qiang.

After hiding, Qin Qiang reported: "General Ding, the boss has destroyed all the monsters!" However, to the southeast, the Tartar soldiers made up for the lack of a large array. Before, General Feng beat the drum to collect his troops, probably to find that the tunnel had collapsed. General Kim and the commander have already returned to the city. Now, it's tighter. Also, the Tartars have strengthened their patrols in this area, and they found the entrance to the cave, which shook again just now, and the movement was so great that it was estimated that it should have completely collapsed inside. ”

"What about the other two?" When Ding Xionghui heard this, he became anxious. This meant that he could no longer enter the city through the tunnels, even if he was the only one.

"There were two of them, one to the south and the other to the north, and we said we would wait here for an hour. It should be coming soon, too. Qin Qiang continued to reply.

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Through layers of enemy camps and scorched battlefields, it was the Tiancheng Acropolis that had been besieged for more than a month and was still standing strong. In the distance, the long arrows on the city walls and the ruined gates could not be seen. Even so, it stands as an unyielding will!

Ding Xionghui looked at the city and said to himself: "The boss said that the city should be opened, and the poisonous gas in the city should be dug up to destroy the enemy." When he said this, he always felt that he should be inside the city, not outside.

"General Ding, there are still many people in the city, and the boss is so protective of everyone, he won't do this if he is uneasy." Qin Qiang didn't know whether to comfort or state the facts.

"But the way out of the city is blocked. The city is back to square one, but there is still a lack of our troops. Ding Xionghui was unwilling and wanted to do something.

Qin Qiang didn't know what to do, and said with annoyance: "I really don't understand, either fight or retreat, why do these Tartars have to surround them?" ”

In a short time, a man in a Tatar military uniform in the distance passed through the barracks and was running towards this side with his head poked out.

"Mao is here." Qin Qiang whispered, leaning out from the hidden creek and ditch and waving his hand. When Ah Mao saw it, he quickly ran over.

"General Ding, Brother Qiang." Ah Mao also hid in this ravine, and before he had time to take a breath, he said directly: "The Tartars are collecting things." ”

"What?" Ding Xionghui was stunned, not understanding what he meant at all.

"They're camping. To the north, it had retreated several miles before. I heard from them that they were told to collect it quickly. Mao's tone was full of excitement.

"Going to retire?" Qin Qiang guessed, and shook his head again, "They didn't get any benefits, so they retreated like this?" ”

"There could also be a strong attack. They may think there should be no one in the city. Ding Xionghui also guessed.

Ah Mao didn't seem to agree with them, "After surrounding it for so long, a fool knows what to do in the city." Now we are taking the initiative, as long as the city can still be maintained, how can we fight? Besides, we stole their horses before. ”

Qin Qiang looked at him and asked, "Then you mean, they really want to retreat?" Do you know when to return? ”

"I saw that they were not for nothing, they robbed something, and women. I felt like they were going to give up on Tianchengwei. Ah Mao said hurriedly. It should be soon, and when exactly, I didn't hear anyone say. ”

"Just the one to the north? I remember the commander said that the Tatar army was made up of several divisions, and they were all commanded by the commander of each department. Ding Xionghui asked Qin Qiang, he hadn't said that the west would withdraw his troops before.

Qin Qiang lowered his head and thought for a while and said, "I didn't see the meaning of moving this one in the west. However, I've heard a couple of people say that their commanders are cursing people or something. I thought it was the manager who broke the big formation and they weren't happy. So, maybe it's because the army from the north is going to retreat? ”

Retirement? Do you really want to withdraw from the army? Do you retreat all of them, or do you retreat only to the north? "The south side is the main camp, and the previous manager played this side as well. Why hasn't Lao Hua come back yet? Ding Xionghui and others were anxious.

The waiting time always passed very slowly, and Ding Xionghui almost couldn't help but send Ah Mao to the south to explore the camp. Finally, after a long time before the agreed hour, I saw a man named Lao Hua hurriedly running over, "General Ding, two, there is a situation." ”

Lao Hua took a breath and continued: "The main tent belongs to the White Lotus Sect, and I don't dare to approach it. However, a man who looked like a tartar leader came in and out. I heard the guards say that it was Captain Chaolu who killed all the monsters. General Ding, it sounds like they recognize the boss? ”

"The boss used to do business in Tatar and knew a lot of nobles, he said it a long time ago." Ding Xionghui felt that his words seemed to be smearing Nangong Jin, and explained unhappily.

Lao Hua is also a good person, and he heard the unhappiness in Ding Xionghui's words, "General Ding, I mean, did the boss say that they were moved to retreat?" Although the south side has not moved, the soldiers below are saying that they will not fight or anything. ”

"Want to retreat?" This is the second news of the retreat, Ding Xionghui became anxious, "Have you heard when to retreat?" ”

Lao Hua shook his head, "I don't think it will be today, the south hasn't moved yet, it's still a siege posture, and it's hard to say tomorrow." It shouldn't be long, though. I heard that the White Lotus Sect didn't know how to fight at all, and everyone was full of resentment, and they wished they could leave quickly. ”

Ding Xionghui thought about it and became more anxious, "No, I have to let the city know about this news." The manager has been preparing to play. If that's the case, it's better to wait two or three days to see ....... ”

"General Ding, the boss is not wrong with this. The city was trapped for another two or three days....... Qin Qiang shook his head as he spoke, "It's best that they can retreat immediately, let's go find food, grass, and medicine to save lives, alas, General Lu ......, I've been to see it before, it's definitely not good." ”

"However, the north side is already closing the camp. It's either today or tomorrow....... Ah Mao looked at everyone and emphasized, "Yes, you have to let the coach know this." Now the tunnels are blocked, and we can't go back. ”

Ding Xionghui pondered for a long time and said to Ah Mao: "Ah Mao, you have a fast foot, and you are also familiar with Datong Mansion." He took out his guerrilla seal letter and handed it over, "Take this, and immediately set off to Datong Mansion for help, we want food and medicine." Be careful on the road, especially when you come back with something and don't run into tartars. ”

Ah Mao accepted the seal letter and saluted: "Yes! After saying that, he immediately set off and left.

Lao Huami looked at it and said cautiously: "I know that the Tartars are most afraid of ghosts and gods, Ah Qiang, you said that there is no way, scare them, let them go quickly." As long as they move a lot, the city can see it, and the boss will know it. ”

"Pretending to be a ghost?" Qin Qiang looked at the sky, "How can you pretend to be in this broad daylight?" ”

Lao Hua also looked at the sky, and saw that the sun was shining brightly, so he nodded helplessly, "This is also true." ”

"No, no." Ding Xionghui said: "I asked everyone to disperse into the camp and light the fire, be careful not to let people find out, quietly, one person lit one, there are dozens of fires, more points, back and forth." As long as you get up, when the time comes, Lao Hua, a few of you shout a few times and say that it is a ...... to offend the gods and a plague from the sky. ”

Qin Qiang and Lao Hua laughed while listening, "If we do this, we will definitely be able to see it in the city, and the coach will know." ”

"Okay, let's do it." Ding Xionghui nodded fiercely.