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In the early morning, the sky was clear and blue, exuding a sense of purity so clean it seemed capable of washing away the mundane troubles of the heart. As Wang Jian, disguised as Feng Ting, hurried to pick up Luzi and prepare to leave the city, he saw Lu Zizheng gazing up at the sky. He quickly walked a few steps to stand beside Luzi and looked up at the blue sky, his thoughts drifting back to last night.
Just last night, when he asked how to send the real Feng Zhiyuan out of the city the next day, Luzi informed him that Feng Zhiyuan had already been taken out of the city on the night they captured the criminals. To be safe, Sun Thirteen had also rushed outside the city overnight to complete the handover with those responsible for the extraction. This meant that the most troublesome hostage situation had been successfully resolved.
Upon learning the truth, Wang Jian let out a heavy sigh. It was now nearly impossible for Luzi to leave the city! Looking at Luzi, who still wore a smile, he scolded, "Junior Brother! Just let me stay behind to hold them off; why didn't you leave with us last night!?"
Leave the city!?
Luzi knew very well that from the moment he entered Changzi County City, he had been under surveillance. If he tried to leave with Feng Zhiyuan, he might not even make it past the city walls. Since that was the case, it was better to stay behind! As long as he could cover Sun Thirteen in safely returning Feng Zhiyuan to Qin Army Camp, then this mission would officially come to an end. If all went well, Thirteen should have already encountered the vanguard of the Qin Army by now.
Thirteen carried both Zhao Army and Qin Army tokens, so there was no need to worry about being mistakenly harmed by either side. Moreover, since the escort team was dressed as commoners, as long as they had a chance to prove their identity, they could navigate through any obstacles smoothly!
Hearing Wang Jian mention the issue of bait, Luzi laughed heartily. "Right now outside is already a battlefield of slaughter. We don’t even have a token; how can we ensure safe passage through such a battlefield!?"
Wang Jian touched his Huayang Jun Identity Token in his pocket; passing through Zhao Army's position would not be a problem. However, if he wanted to re-enter Qin Army's position afterward, that would be another matter entirely. Without revealing his identity, if he were accidentally shot by his own people, who would he turn to for an explanation!?
"General! Have you made your decision?"
Luzi nodded and stood up with a sweeping gesture. "Gains and losses are always proportional. Since we have already penetrated into Thousand Troops and Horses to take down a general's head, we must also pay a certain price for this achievement!"
Seeing his brother speak so resolutely made Wang Jian sigh inwardly. At this moment, Luzi was on an entirely different level than Feng Zhiyuan but was willing to sacrifice himself for ultimate victory. In comparison, what they gained on the surface still resulted in significant losses for their side! However, at this point, saying more would not change anything. Given the current situation, leaving behind the biggest bait was necessary to ensure the escort team could exit safely. Beyond that, there really were no other good options.
"I will do my utmost to ensure your safety!"
Wang Jian looked at the empty sky and had no choice but to ask, "General! What are you looking at?"
Luzi gently nodded, taking a deep breath and smiling, "It's good to be alive! We can look at the blue sky and the vibrant greenery every day! Perhaps this is what it means to live, to appreciate the colors of life each day." After saying this, he turned to look at Wang Jian.
Wang Jian bowed and said, "General! Everything is ready. Chang Yu and the others are waiting in the front courtyard. We... we can leave the city now!"
Luzi looked up again at the soft blue above, feeling the beauty of the morning. After embracing the sky with open arms, he said, "Let's go!"
As the gates opened, the once-empty Alley was filled with citizens of the city.
It seemed that it was about to begin! Wang Jian grasped his sword sheath and glanced at Luzi.
Luzi simply nodded and then strode out of the gate.
"Greetings, Huayang Jun!" The citizens in the Alley knelt down as Feng Ting stepped out.
Wang Jian moved forward and waved his hand for everyone to rise. "Get up! Why have you all come here?"
An elder in the crowd looked around and bowed respectfully. "May I ask if Huayang Jun is leaving the city?"
"Bold!" At that moment, Chang Yu, dressed in Zhao Army attire, stepped forward angrily and said, "Does Your Majesty need to explain where he is going to you?"
The old man chuckled and suddenly shouted, "Whether Your Majesty leaves the city or not is not something we common folk should question! But if you plan to leave the city to join the Qin Army, then we cannot ignore this matter!"
Upon hearing this, the villagers around began to whisper among themselves. Rumors from outside suggested that the Qin Army had launched a full-scale attack on the Zhao Army. It was too sudden, and with the Zhao Army's lack of strength, it seemed they were on the verge of collapse. It was believed that the vanguard of the Qin Army would soon approach Changzi County City, followed by a brutal massacre. Feng Ting had long been the backbone of this city; losing him would mean losing their will to fight.
They had clearly agreed to resist to the death; how could they now consider joining the Qin Army? Were they to sacrifice their lives just to elevate your position? The villagers, feeling they might be deceived, became agitated and demanded an explanation from Feng Ting.
Wang Jian, who had expected to confront them directly, never anticipated such a situation. The alley was filled with unarmed civilians; how could he draw his sword against them? He hesitated for a moment before raising his hand to silence everyone.
"Fellow villagers! Please do not panic! I, Feng Ting, am not someone who fears for my life. I am leaving the city only to seek help from the Zhao Army to defend our city!"
Upon hearing their leader's assurance, the chaotic scene fell completely silent. They exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. They knew their own capabilities well. In terms of fighting, regular troops were undoubtedly more effective. Most of the defenders in the city were hastily assembled civilians, and their combat effectiveness was questionable. If Governor Feng could indeed bring regular troops to help defend the city, their chances of survival would increase significantly.
Seeing that he had regained control of the situation, Wang Jian shouted loudly, "Villagers! Do not listen to rumors any longer! The Qin Army outside may breach our defenses at any moment. This official must hurry out of the city to find the main forces of the Zhao Army. You blocking this road serves no purpose; everyone should disperse and prepare at home!"
Upon realizing that the situation outside was urgent, some villagers wanted to hurry home. Just as they were about to step away, someone in the crowd loudly asked, "If that's true, why would the Zhao Army come here to help us? We've all heard that they have no interest in defending Shangdang County! The Zhao troops have already begun constructing permanent fortifications along the Dan River; that's where their main forces should be!"
Hearing this new information, the villagers looked at each other in confusion and turned their gaze toward their leader once more. The uncertainty that reappeared extinguished the flickering hope that had just ignited in their hearts.
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