The provocation of the two white foxes completely angered Zhao Yong. Zhao Yong looked at the arrogant white fox and swore secretly? When the white fox is captured, he will weave a beautiful cage for them. Asking them to spend the rest of their lives in a cage is the price that the other party has offended themselves and paid for it. Zhao Yong, issued an order, and there was a reward for capturing the white fox.

Mu Jian, seeing that Jun Shang was competing with the white fox, cursed: "Damn the white fox, what are you doing when you come out to make trouble." ”

Sima Wang, looking at Mu Jian, said helplessly: "It seems that I have to toss for a while." ”

The white fox has a petite body and agile movements. At first, traces of them could be found in the woods. Slowly, the figure of the white fox disappeared into the depths of the dense forest. The chief of the guard, seeing that the white fox had disappeared without a trace, said with a choke: "Your Majesty, the white fox has escaped." ”

Zhao Yong said angrily: "Damn, let it run." ”

When the chief guard saw that the king was angry, he was shocked in his heart, and knelt down and said, "The king is angry." ”

Zhao Yong, looking at the chief of the guard, said, "Get up!" It's not your fault. ”

Mu Jian and Sima Wang also rushed over. Mu Jian saw that everyone stopped here, thinking that the king had captured the white fox, and he was happy in his heart, and asked, "Your lord, has the white fox been captured?" ”

The chief of the guard blamed himself: "I was incompetent and let it escape." ”

"I escaped." Mu Jian looked at him in surprise.

The chief of the guard nodded in frustration.

Mu Jian's mouth opened wide, so many people couldn't catch two white foxes. In this way, after tossing for so long, I was empty-handed. Seeing that Jun Shang's face was displeased, Sima Wangzu bumped him with his elbow and signaled him not to speak.

Mu Jian ignored what he meant, glared at him, and scolded: "If you have something to say, why are you hitting me?" ”

Zhao Yong had never captured the white fox and was depressed. Smart people don't talk about sensitive words. Mu Jian is good, and he said this matter with a righteous and awe-inspiring expression. Sima Wangzu, speechless for his understanding, smiled bitterly, bypassed him and walked to Zhao Yong, "Your Majesty, the hour is not early, shall we return to the camp." ”

The white fox joked, which made Zhao Yong look annoyed. Zhao Yong captured the white fox in order to compete with it. He originally wanted to catch the white foxes, catch them, put them in cages, and teach them a good lesson. Now, the white fox has disappeared into the depths of the jungle without a trace. Suddenly, I was sluggish and couldn't lift my spirits. Faced with Sima Wang's proposal to return to the camp, Zhao Yong glanced at the exhausted crowd and waved his hand.

Seeing the king's promise, Sima Wangzu turned to everyone and said, "Go back to the camp." ”

The chief of the guard also shouted, "Go back to the camp." ”

Not to mention not meeting a spirit animal, even the white fox easily escaped. Along the way, Zhao Yong was sullen and listless. Mu Jian knew that the king was unhappy, so he didn't provoke him. The chief guard was beside Jun Shang, highly vigilant, he was worried that there would be jackals, tigers and leopards in the dense forest. Sima Wangzu explored the way forward, walked for several miles, and stopped.

Mu Jian, seeing that the front stopped, asked, "Why did you stop?" ”

A guard ran over and said, "Your Majesty, the palace guard envoy said... We're lost. ”

When Mu Jian heard this, he shouted, "What? Lost. How did the Sima Wang clan lead the way? You go and call him. ”

The guard, "No." ”

Zhao Yong was already unhappy in his heart, he got lost when he heard the words, held his chin with his right hand, and sighed: "Today, it's unlucky." ”

Mu Jian saw that Jun Shang had been bored for a long time, and finally spoke, and asked, "Junshang, we are lost." What to do. ”

Zhao Yong, listlessly asked, "What do you say?" ”

"I don't know what to do." Mu Jian muttered in a low voice, "If you hadn't captured the white fox, we wouldn't have gotten lost." ”

Zhao Yong saw him whispering and asked, "What did you say?" ”

Seeing that he had said the wrong thing, Mu Jian changed the topic in time and said with a smile: "I said, the king is wise and martial, and there will be a good way." ”

"Less sycophancy." After Mu Jian made such a fuss, Zhao Yong's mood was much better, "What do you think in your heart?" You think I'm going to not know. You must blame me, because of the capture of the white fox, I got lost. ”

"Not really. The wang clan and I suggested going back to camp early to rest. You insist on capturing the spirit beast, which is good, not only is the spirit beast nowhere to be seen, but we are also lost in the depths of the dense forest. It's not your fault, who's to blame. Mu Jian thought so in his heart, but said with a smile on his lips: "Your Majesty, I didn't say anything." It's not your fault that you're lost. It's all Sima Wang's family who led the wrong way, and when he comes, I'll talk about him well. ”

Mu Jian's words were very skillfully avoided, but his eyes betrayed him. Zhao Yong was in a bad mood, so he let him go.

Zhao Yong raised his head and saw that the surrounding trees were flourishing, and there were no road signs to find, it was reasonable to get lost, how could he put the responsibility on the Wang clan alone. Zhao Yong, beckoning, said to Mu Jian, "Lost, Wang, more worried than anyone else." Don't add to the trouble, lest you add to the burden on his heart. ”

Mu Jian, a smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he nodded: "What the king said is true." ”

As he spoke, Sima Wangzu walked over. Zhao Yong asked him if he could go out.

Sima Wangzu shook his head.

Zhao Yong doesn't blame him, he has to bear a lot of responsibility if he gets lost. Zhao Yong looked around at everyone and saw that the guards were exhausted, and asked, "I really can't go out." ”

Sima Wangzu hesitated for a moment and bit the corner of his lip, "Your Majesty, I have a way." ”

"What a way."

Sima Wangzu thought for a while, "Let the horse lead the way." ”

When Mu Jian heard this, he couldn't hold back his temperament and shouted: "Wang, I heard you right!" You let the beast lead the way, how can the beast know the way. You're not crazy! ”

Zhao Yongsi also thought that this method was not feasible. He understood Sima Wang's mood of wanting to go out. However, you can't just mess around. How could they put their hopes in the beasts? Even if you sleep in the woods tonight and endure the cold and miasma, it is better than a beast leading the way indiscriminately and giving up your life.

Zhao Yong, the fox said suspiciously: "Wang, lead the way with horses, do you think it can be done?" ”

Let the horse lead the way, not only is it difficult to convince the public, but even Sima Wang's heart is not sure. It is also deserved to be questioned by everyone. At this time, a picture flashed in Sima Wang's mind, and then, he pointed to the strong horse in front of him and said, "Your Majesty, the horse is spiritual." This horse is a mare, and when I enter the forest, I separate it from the young. Perhaps, it will take us out of the jungle. Your Majesty, we might as well give it a try. ”

Mu Jian, seeing him rushing at him, said dissatisfiedly: "Wang, you are taking revenge on me, so you made this decision!" ”

Sima Wangzu didn't explain, and replied: "Yes." ”

Mu Jian said bitterly: "Your Excellency, look at him." I was just questioning his idea, and he came up with a bad idea. This is, the typical strike, revenge, villain one. ”

Mu Jian seemed to have forgotten that the carriage he was in belonged to the Sima Wang clan. Mu Jian not only forgot about this incident, but calmly accused the other party of being a villain. The chief of the guard, who has always been taciturn, also spoke: "Your Majesty, the idea of the palace guard envoy is very unique and novel, you can give it a try." ”

Zhao Yong didn't have a better idea, so he agreed at the moment. Sima Wangzu approached the horse, untied the shackles around it, leaned into its ear and muttered something. Mu Jian looked at him with unfriendly eyes and said, "You... If you want me to walk, I don't have to come up with this bad idea. ”

Sima Wangzu ignored him and led the horses forward. When Mu Jian saw it, he was in the mood to bite him.

Fei Yi wandered anxiously in the tent, and the people who went out to hunt all returned, but they did not hear the slightest news about the king. Previously, his eyelids were jumping, and he was worried that something was happening. Now, the feeling of uneasiness in my heart is getting stronger and stronger.

"Maybe I'm too careful." Fei Yi thought for a moment and said, "Maybe it's because the king is greedy for fun and forgets the time." ”

Sima Wang led the way with horses, and the horse did not disappoint him, and in half an hour, he took them out of the dense forest.

Mu Jian said happily: "Your Majesty, the Sima Wang clan is really good, relying on the beast to lead the way, and let us come out." ”

Zhao Yong said coldly: "Who said just now that beasts can't know the way, saying that the Wang clan is crazy." ”

"Didn't I talk nonsense in a hurry?"

Zhao Yong saw that he was transforming too quickly, and sent a roll of his eyes. How can you be a human being without a bottom line?

The chief of the guard, seeing that he could walk a little further, could walk out of this wood, turned back to the crowd, and encouraged: "Brothers, work harder, and soon we will be able to go out." ”

When the soldiers heard this, they cheered.

Went on another mile. Suddenly, the moving convoy stopped.

Mu Jian said angrily: "Why don't you leave again." It's not like getting lost again. ”

As soon as the words fell, Sima Wangzu ran over, his expression full of vigilance, "Your Majesty, the situation is a little wrong. ”

Zhao Yong looked around and felt that something was wrong. It stands to reason that the guards are too loud and should alarm the birds and beasts, but there is no movement in the forest at all, which is unreasonable. Zhao Yong felt tired from sitting in the car, stepped out of the carriage, and stretched his muscles.

Sima Wangzu continued: "Your Majesty, here, the silence is too terrifying. In the distance, it was as if there was a big monster with its mouth open in a pool of blood, waiting for us to send it. ”

Indeed, it's quiet, so unusually quiet that it's frightening.

"Wang, I think you're too worried." Mu Jian smiled and said solemnly: "You are afraid of walking at night and meeting ghosts, so you said this on purpose." Please, you're kidding, it's okay to divide the time. We can't get out of the woods before dark unless we hurry up. ”

Zhao Yong looked at Sima Wangzu and thought to himself, is it really what Mu Jian said?

"I'm not in the mood for a joke."

Mu Jian was taken aback by his fierce words and deeds, he had never seen Sima Wangzu have such an expression.

Although Zhao Yong didn't understand, what the Sima Wang clan was worried about. However, deep in the woods, I don't know how many eyes were hiding in the dark, staring at them, seeing them as prey. Be careful, yes. He also believed in Sima Wang's keen instincts.

Sima Wang's ears moved, and he held his bow and arrow, and shot an arrow into the forest.

A wind of arrows came in the face. Sima Wang pushed Zhao Yong away, and an arrow hit him in the arm. Sima Wangzu held back the pain, broke the arrow, and said in horror: "It's not good, there are assassins." Protection, Your Majesty. ”

As soon as the words fell, a rain of arrows flew over.

The chief of the guard reacted quickly, drew his sword, and shouted, "Protect Your Majesty." ”

The guards quickly surrounded them. The guards held shields, either erected or raised, to form an iron wall. The rain of arrows hit the shield with a crisp sound. When the sound stopped, several assassins fell from the tree. When the chief guard saw the assassin descending from the sky, he shouted, "Open." ”

"Shoot the arrows."

The Assassin, shot by an arrow, wails. After clearing the nearby Assassins, the Chief of the Guard, shouted, "Together." ”

Another rain of arrows struck the shield.

Zhao Yong, seeing the guards here, fell one after another, and asked, "How many people are on the other side?" ”

The chief of the guard said, "Judging from the density of arrows, there are at least a hundred people. ”

Zhao Yong's expression was not flustered, and he said calmly: "Chief of the guard, you can be sure of victory." ”

The head of the guard had a pale face, and he was not sure about the enemy hiding in the shadows. Despite this, he was ready, gave his life, and said loudly: "Your Excellency, rest assured, I will swear to protect you to the death." ”

This answer is not the result that Zhao Yong expects in his heart.

Zhao Yong also understood the difficulties of the chief guard, and the current situation was extremely unfavorable to them. They are blank for their enemies. I don't know how many enemies are hiding in the shadows. However, the enemy knew them very well. Zhao Yong, suddenly heard the proud words of the guard chief who regarded death as home, what he should do as a king is right, "All the soldiers obey the order and kill the thieves with the widows." None of you shall die lightly, but live well. ”

The spirit of everyone was shocked, and the sluggishness was swept away.

Mu Jian saw that Sima Wang's blood was not stopping, and said, "Wang's clan, you..."

"I'm fine." Sima Wangzu glanced at him, signaling him not to stretch out, so as not to disturb his morale. Sima Wang didn't have time to care about his injuries, and through the gap in his shield, he saw the enemy surrounding. The chief of the guard, while directing everyone to release arrows to prevent the enemy from approaching, reported the battle situation and said, "Your Majesty, they want to besiege us. ”

Mu Jian said blankly: "It seems that we can't escape." ”

"Run?" Zhao Yong, pressing the hilt of the sword, said, "It's just right." In Zhao Yong's eyes, there is no such word.

In the face of a battle with a huge disparity in strength, the captain of the guard understood that hard work would be futile. Sima Wangzu also understood this truth, and said: "Your Majesty, I'll go and lead him away." ”

Zhao Yong said solemnly: "No, if you go, you will be sent to death." ”

Sima Wangzu said anxiously: "Your Majesty, let me go!" If I don't lead the enemy away, everyone will die. ”

"No, you can't." Zhao Yong also understood that after being besieged by the other party, the ending waiting for them was death. However, he can't let the Wang clan die for him just because he lives, "Even if it is death, we will die together." ”

Zhao Yong's face was calm and calm on the surface, but his heart was unprecedentedly turbulent. This forest should not be his burial place! However, the thought of having so many loyal and brave people around him, being by his side, even if it is death, is a great thing in life.

"You are the king of a country, and your safety is related to the fate of Zhao State. We can all die, but you can't die. It is a great honor for us to die for the king, and we deserve to die. Regarding the turmoil in Zhao Yong's heart, Sima Wangzu saw it very clearly, and said indifferently: "Your Majesty, let me go!" ”

Zhao Yong said angrily: "I can't die, you can't die." You are all promising, and you are half an inch of fame for the tree, how can you die? ”

Mu Jian, seeing that Sima Wang's clan was injured, was willing to take risks in person. And he hid among the guards, not worrying about the king. Mu Jian thought to himself? The wang clan can go up and die for you, why can't I. The decision has been made, Mu Jian mustered up his courage, "Wang, let me go!" ”

"No, there is too much difference between you and the king's figure, so I'll go. You stay and protect your lordship. Sima Wang, forcibly removed the red cloak from Zhao Yong's body and tied it to himself. Seeing this, Zhao Yong grabbed his wrist and said hurriedly: "Wang, what are you doing." I said, no. ”

"I can't save your lives. Let me ask, what qualifications do I have to be your king? ”

"Your Majesty, you don't have a choice. For the sake of the Zhao country, for the sake of the Zhao family's foundation, let me lead the enemy away. Sima Wangzu let go of Zhao Yong's hand, took an arrow step, and jumped into the carriage. Indeed, Sima Wangzu was right. His safety is related to Zhao Guo. Anyone can die, but he can't. Brothers and countries, that is important. For the sake of the overall situation, Zhao Yong had no choice.

Sima Wang was determined to exchange his death for Zhao Yong's life. Sima Wang's clan was willing to die for him, not only because Zhao Yong was the king, but also because they were brothers who grew up together. The chief of the guard listened to the conversation between them while directing the response. He also understood that the Sima Wang clan alone could not distract the enemy from all his attention. Only by protecting the Sima Wang clan can the enemy really believe that Zhao Jun took advantage of the chaos to escape.

At that moment, he handed over the command to his subordinates, and asked: "Your Majesty, I will go too." ”

Zhao Yong, digging his nails into the flesh, blood flowing down his wrists, and a painful voice came from the corners of his mouth, "You all have to come back alive." ”