As the sun sets, the twilight thickens.

Watching the afterglow of the sunset disappear little by little, the anxiety in Zhang Xiao's heart became more and more intense. Taking risks like this, you really can't do it at will, if one is not good, it will cause a big disaster.

In order to contact Tao Qian and get the warrant to open the city gate, the Qingzhou secret spy used the secret line of the assassination mansion. Everything went smoothly at the beginning, and Xu Fang, a celebrity who took the initiative to serve Qingzhou, agreed to Qingzhou's request, patted his chest and promised that he would definitely complete the task.

But as soon as he turned around, the situation quickly changed as two messengers from one south and one from the north entered the palace. Xu Fang reversed course and betrayed Zhang Xiao's companions.

Although Zhang Xiao and the others remained vigilant and were not caught by the other party, the ensuing martial law in the whole city completely ruined the hope of completing the task.

Even if you get rid of Chen Ye now, it's useless. Before Xu Fang rebelled, he was ready to become a benevolent if he didn't succeed, holding the arrow of the assassination of the Shifu, and the four city gate officials were replaced by Xu Fang's four generals.

The general is a dead soldier! For them, the only one who has authority is the order of the head of the family, Xu Fang, and the others, even Tao Qian, can't command them.

The martial law also caused a lot of trouble for the city's spies, who were restricted in their movements, and could not come and go as calmly as before.

Zhang Xiao finally understood why most of the spies sent to Xuzhou were novices, and the newcomers who developed from the ground only went through a short training period to start the mission.

Because it is used as a place for internship, and because of Tao Qian's cooperation, the pressure of Qingzhou secret agents in Xuzhou is very small, and there is no danger, but they can experience the atmosphere of performing secret tasks, which is a good place to train soldiers. Xuzhou, the person in charge of the replacement, suddenly multiplied the pressure. Novices suddenly become difficult to move an inch.

The worries brought about by martial law are not only that.

What worries Zhang Xiao the most is the situation in the Assassin's Mansion, he is very suspicious that Tao Qian has reached the point of death, or even died. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't hold the power anymore, and there was such a big commotion in the city, how could he not be aware at all?

Or is it that as Captain Li worried, Cao Bao has already made up his mind, even in the last few months. Can't even wait for a few days? Only the collective rebellion of the descendants can completely elevate Tao Qian silently.

You must know that in addition to the less than 5,000 county soldiers in the city, there are more than 1,000 Danyang elites, which is Tao Qian's last old. It should be enough to control the big picture.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiao's heart was cold, like a steep spring breeze blowing in her heart.

The Lord came to Tancheng on a light horse, but it was possible that he could not even enter the city gate, and even if he entered, he would be in danger, which was undoubtedly a dereliction of duty for himself and others.

If possible. Zhang Xiao was willing to jump from the city and atone for his sins, but he knew that even if he did, he would do so. It is also useless, only by keeping a useful body, it is possible to play a role at a critical moment.

The county soldiers also realized something, and stood far away from Zhang Xiao. Although no one betrayed him, it was in the eyes of the discerning man. Zhang Xiao's identity has been revealed. The reason why no one has come to arrest him yet is just because the time that Xu Fang and the others have controlled Tancheng is too short to pay attention to these details.

Zhang Xiao, who was determined to die, didn't notice this, he just looked to the north with all his heart, and prayed to the gods and Buddhas in his heart, hoping that the lord would believe early and not continue to break into this city full of thorns.

However, it backfired, just as the sun was setting, the jade rabbit was rising in the east, and it was rare to see the sun and the moon coexist in a day, and he heard the thunder in the wind!

Here it comes!

A silent throbbing spread throughout the North City Gate, and the soldiers conveyed the same message with their eyes. Soon, the thousands of county soldiers stationed at the head of the city and on standby under the city got the news, and the entire Tancheng moved.

"Quick! Hurry up to the city, don't be slow, if you don't want to fill the hooves of the Qingzhou people, let Lao Tzu run quickly! ”

"The Qingzhou army is here to forcibly seize Xuzhou, taking advantage of Tao Zhijun's serious illness, he is mourning! It's taking advantage of people's danger! What other atrocities cannot be committed by such unrighteous people? Don't be lucky, be bewitched by Qingzhou's secret agents! ”

"Divide some people, block the city gate, and don't leave a chance for Qingzhou to make trouble......"

The powerful private generals led by Xu Fang shouted loudly and commanded the army to deploy defenses. The reasons they say may not be convincing, but at the moment of crisis, they are sufficient, and ordinary armies do not need any too grandiose righteous names, as long as there is a slogan that makes sense and can be shouted confidently.

Secretly, hundreds of private soldiers are assembling in several high-gate compounds, and after the assembly is completed, they will go to the military camp in the east of the city one by one.

Tao Qian's more than 1,000 Danyang soldiers, some of them were guarding in the Assassin's Mansion, and the rest were on standby in the military camp in the east of the city. The purpose of the powerful private army was not to defeat this army, they were just to cut off the last force in the city that might be able to support Wang Yu.

In order to prevent Wang Yu from entering Xuzhou, and in order to prevent the spread of Qingzhou's new policy to Xuzhou, Xu Fang and others stook their full fortune! Haoqiang, who was once the pillar of the Han Dynasty, burst out with all his strength, which is naturally extraordinary!

The outbreak of the crisis in Xuzhou was much earlier and more violent than in history, and such a change was unexpected by Wang Yu, who was familiar with history.

Although the arrangement was thorough and seemed to be foolproof, Cao Hong, who was watching the enemy at the head of the city, still had no bottom in his heart, and he asked tremblingly: "Mr. Zifang, those soldiers in Dongying have already obtained the warrant under them, so it should not be a problem, should it be more secure to gather the soldiers of all families to defend the city?" ”

"No, you don't!" Xu Fang categorically vetoed: "The information from the front has come back, Wang Yu has rushed forward with light cavalry, and he didn't bring a large number of foot soldiers, even if he has, it doesn't matter, Langya's secret agents have already figured it out, and there are not enough siege equipment in the Zhang Jaw army." If Qingzhou wants to organize an effective offensive, it will be at least half a month later! ”

He sneered: "At that time, the various forces in Xuzhou have already reached an agreement, so he came to attack in a hurry, how could he easily fall into the city?" For the sake of now, it is enough to strictly guard the city and not let anyone in the city respond to him. ”

As he spoke, he laughed unsatisfactorily, and said hatefully: "The scholar system is the root of the founding of our Han Dynasty, and it is the cornerstone of the Chinese millennium that has been passed down to the present day!" How dare you say that you can change it? Let this kind of person enter Xuzhou, so that how can a benevolent gentleman gain a foothold? I only hate this guy for being too fierce, otherwise, I can't wait to let him enter the city and kill him with my own hands! ”

According to the original plan, if Wang Yu could avoid Zhang Min's assassination and Zang Ba's interception, Tancheng's Haoqiang would wait for Wang Yu to enter the city before launching it, so that he could not escape.

But when the battle report of Fulong Valley came, the heroes were all frightened, and many people retreated. If it weren't for the letter from Xia Pi and the fact that Cao Bao had finally made up his mind, it was still unknown whether this action could be instigated.

Xu Fang himself actually swayed for a while, and took the initiative to take the initiative, which is the meaning of betting on both sides. Who would have thought that the Qingzhou spy suddenly found him and asked him to help with things, which would make him embarrassed.

The unintentional actions of Zhang Xiao and other novices, in Xu Fang's view, were to force him to give up his original position and make a final choice.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally chose the glory of the family, with Cao Bao's defection, Xuzhou's strength to respond to Wang Yu is already minimal, as long as he can keep him out, he is not afraid that he will really seize Xuzhou. Although the hussars are numerous, the battle line is also very long, and they are destined to be unable to attack Xuzhou with all their strength, so what is there to fear?

Since he has made such a choice, there is no way back, Xu Fang didn't want to be the only one like this, he tried his best to pull others into the water, so there was this huge mutiny.

Cao Hong wanted to say something more, but at this moment, in addition to the thunder in the wind, a desolate and majestic battle song suddenly sounded, and his heart shook suddenly, and when the words came to his mouth, they all choked back into his throat.

"The long wind rises and the sky is blue,

The sky is burning in the wilderness,

Windward ......"

The unknown war song, majestic and generous, attracted the brave to yearn for it, and the cowardly people trembled, as for Cao Hong, who had not experienced the battle formation, but only invited favor by virtue of his relationship with Tao Qian's fellow villagers, he was cold all over his body.

If you can hear the singing, it means that the singer is close. In Langya, this strong army annihilated more than 5,000 bandits in this way, and now they have come to Tancheng with the same war song...... Do you really have something to do with such an army?

Xu Fang's face was also very bad, but fortunately it was covered by the dim twilight, otherwise it might cause the morale of the army to be shaken.

No, the morale of the military is already shaking.

The veterans were listening, and the newcomers who had never been in battle were stunned, close to each other, trying to gain confidence and support from their companions.

Not only the city wall, but most of Tancheng was shocked.

The hearts of the people of Xuzhou were not steady, and the whole city during the day further aggravated the panic.

Rumors are rife, and there are all kinds of things to say.

Some people say that Tao Gong is dead, and the officials of the Assassin Mansion are secretive and plotting against him;

It is also said that Tao Gong is still alive, but he has been hollowed out by the officials of the Assassin's Mansion;

Of course, there are many statements in favor of the powerful people, but on the whole, the statements that are not favorable to them prevail. Qingzhou attaches great importance to public opinion, and Tao Qian has indulged many Qingzhou secret agents, and in the end, the people of the East China Sea know more and more about Qingzhou's new policies than other places, and the people's hearts are more inclined to Qingzhou's side.

The private generals quickly realized that something was wrong, and they shouted loudly, trying to distract the soldiers from the battle song, but their efforts were in vain.

Because the singing not only comes from outside the city, but also some people in the city hum along, especially the sentence in the peaceful world, I don't know how many people resonate from the heart.

I don't know how long it took, the singing finally came to an end, replaced by a loud roar full of energy: "Wang Yu came at the invitation of Tao Gong, the sergeant of the city, don't open the city gate quickly!" ”