HLnovel Chapter 181: The troops are approaching Nanling City? Then let him in
Chapter 181: The troops are approaching Nanling City? Then let him in
At the Nanling city gate, there was a constant stream of people and the sounds of hawking were endless, creating a prosperous scene.
It was completely different from the scene Wang Zheng had imagined of a large army ready for battle.
"General, this Nanling City doesn't look like there's an ambush?"
A deputy general rode up to Wang Zheng and said in a low voice, "Could it be that Chu Yang really has no intention of rebellion?"
Wang Zheng snorted coldly, but he began to have doubts in his heart.
Looking around, there were vendors gathering at the city gate and people coming in and out. It was a peaceful scene. How could there be any sign of war?
"Humph, this Seventh Prince is full of tricks. Maybe he pretended to be like this on purpose to confuse us!"
Wang Zheng said in a cold voice, "Pass the order down, the army will set up camp outside the city, and no one is allowed to enter the city without the order of this general!"
"General, aren't you going into the city?"
The deputy general showed a puzzled look on his face, "I see that there are no heavy soldiers guarding this city, why not take this opportunity to kill him by surprise?"
"Confused!"
Wang Zheng glared at him and said, "We were ordered to come here to arrest the rebels, but you attacked the city without permission. If you hurt innocent people, can you bear the responsibility?"
Upon hearing this, the deputy general was speechless and dared not say any more.
“Besides, since Chu Yang dares to act so blatantly, maybe he has set a trap in the city and is waiting for us to fall into it!”
Wang Zheng sneered, "I have been a soldier for half my life, how could I fall for his evil scheme so easily?"
"The general is wise!" Upon hearing the words, all the generals echoed.
at the same time.
Eastern Qiongzhou.
Inside Chu Yang's tent.
"Your Highness, Wang Zheng's army has set up camp outside Nanling City. It seems that they have no intention of attacking the city."
Military advisor Xun Yu, holding a feather fan, reported to Chu Yang.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Yang put down the military book in his hand and asked with interest, "Wang Zheng set up camp outside the city instead of attacking the city gate. What on earth does he want to do?"
"In my opinion, Wang Zheng should have understood what Your Highness meant."
Xun Yu pondered for a moment and analyzed, "After all, he came here on the orders of the court to capture His Highness."
"If we attack Nanling City by force, innocent people will be hurt, and he will be charged with 'attacking his own city'."
"That's why he chose to set up camp outside the city, wait and see, and wait for the right opportunity."
"What you said, sir, makes a lot of sense."
Chu Yang nodded, "It seems that Wang Zheng still loves the people deeply!"
A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Pass the order down, tell the brothers to strengthen their vigilance and closely monitor the movements of Wang Zheng's army. Report any unusual movements immediately!"
"As ordered!"
A personal soldier took the order and left.
This requires slowly saying: "Your Highness, we can't just sit there and wait for death, since Wang Zheng already knows what Your Highness meant."
"Then we must go and test it. When the time comes, Wang Zheng's 200,000-man army will be able to surrender legitimately."
Hearing this, Chu Yang became interested and asked, "What's your plan, sir?"
"This is simple."
Xun Yu laughed as he spoke. He took two steps and said calmly, "I remember where Chu Qi and Sun Fengtian are in Nanling City. Why not let them go and check out the situation."
"Sir, are you serious?"
Chu Yang frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashed across his eyes.
He naturally knew what Xun Yu meant, but Chu Qi and Sun Fengtian.
One is the emperor's brother with ulterior motives.
One is the old forces that control one side. Will they really obey orders?
"Your Highness, you worry too much."
Xun Yu waved his feather fan lightly, with a confident arc on his lips, "Although Chu Qi has ambitions, he is just a trapped dragon in shallow water at this moment, unable to stir up any waves."
"As for Sun Fengtian, he was originally the local emperor of Nanling City. Now that the city has changed hands, it is inevitable that he has some resentment in his heart."
"Letting the two of them go and persuade them to surrender is to test their loyalty."
Chu Yang was silent in silence, Xun Yu's words made sense.
Chu Qi was trapped in Nanling City, and his power had long been weakened. Even if he wanted to rebel, he had nowhere to turn to.
Although Sun Fengtian had surrendered to him, there was no guarantee that he would not have second thoughts. After all, no one wanted to be inferior to others all his life.
"Sir, what you mean is..."
Chu Yang raised his eyes and looked at Xun Yu, waiting for his next words.
"If they truly submit to Your Highness, they will naturally do their best to persuade Wang Zheng to surrender. In this way, Your Highness can defeat the 200,000-man army without bloodshed."
Xun Yu paused, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, "But if they pretend to obey, or even secretly collude with Wang Zheng, then don't blame Your Highness for not thinking of the brotherhood and killing each other!"
"What a great move! Kill two birds with one stone!"
Chu Yang couldn't help but admire. He was originally worried about how to tame the fierce tiger Sun Fengtian, but he didn't expect that Xun Yu had already made arrangements for him.
"Sir, you are indeed very resourceful. I admire you!"
Chu Yang stood up and bowed deeply to Xun Yu, his admiration for this military advisor increasing even more.
"Your Highness, you are too kind. This is all within my responsibility."
Xun Yu quickly helped Chu Yang up, his eyes full of relief.
"Pass the order down, let Chu Qi and Sun Fengtian come to see this king!"
the other side.
Outside Nanling City.
Wang Zheng's army was stationed here.
"General, Chu Yang has been silent. Is he scared out of his wits and doesn't dare to come out?"
The deputy general looked at the silent city in the distance and couldn't help but ask.
Wang Zheng frowned, feeling somewhat confused.
Logically speaking, since Chu Yang dared to blatantly resist arrest, he should have been prepared, but why has there been no movement in the past few days?
Is he really just bluffing to scare me off?
"General, look!"
At this moment, a scout came galloping on horseback and reported in a panic, "The city gate... the city gate is open!"
"what?!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Zheng stood up abruptly, his eyes gleaming with brilliance, "Chu Yang is finally willing to show up! Pass the order down, the entire army is on alert, ready to meet the enemy!"
"promise!"
Following Wang Zheng's order, the originally silent military camp suddenly became boiling. Soldiers put on their armor and went into battle one after another, with swords and guns drawn, and gathered towards the city gate with murderous intent.
At the same time, the gate of Nanling City slowly opened, and two riders rushed out first, heading straight for Wang Zheng's army.
"Who is coming? Tell me your name!"
Wang Zheng rode out on his horse and asked in a stern voice.
"Why doesn't General Wang recognize me?"
One of them was wearing a brocade robe and holding a folding fan. It was Chu Qi.
"General Wang, I am the magistrate of Nanling City, and this is His Royal Highness the Third Prince."
Sun Fengtian hurriedly reported the names, fearing that a fight would break out if Chu Qi continued to pretend.
Wang Zheng was shocked. How did these two get together?
Could it be that Chu Yang has already subdued Sun Fengtian?
"Third Prince, General Sun, why are you two coming here instead of staying in the city?"
Wang Zheng was full of doubts and asked in a deep voice.
"Of course, I am here to persuade General Wang to surrender."
Chu Qi was waving a folding fan with a warm smile on his face, as if he really came to reminisce with Wang Zheng.