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Qin Guang tightly gripped the flying knife in his hand, but his eyes slowly became moist.
During the Battle of Tugu Hun, he led the Brothers of the Brave Warriors Camp to ally with Xu Zhen, breaking the siege at Zhangye to save Ganzhou, and dealt a heavy blow to Asena Lier, achieving remarkable feats.
After returning to Chang'an, he was dispatched to garrison in Youzhou and Liangzhou. In Youzhou, he assisted Gao Lvxing in exterminating the remnants of the Former Sui. However, Gao Lvxing turned out to be an ungrateful opportunist who not only failed to report Qin Guang and his comrades' achievements truthfully but also took credit for their accomplishments and sent them off to Yingzhou.
Initially, Qin Guang thought that Governor of Yingzhou Zhang Jian was a generous figure. The brothers exerted all their efforts to sweep away bandits along the border and even fought a great battle against Goguryeo bandits by the Liao River, killing six hundred and capturing over a thousand, not counting livestock and supplies.
Zhang Jian's manner of handling things was not as unpleasant as Gao Lvxing's; all the Brothers were promoted, and Qin Guang was appointed as Right Vice Commander of Yingzhou Prefecture.
At that time, Goguryeo forces disguised themselves as bandits to invade and plunder again. As a new official, Qin Guang advised Zhechongfu Duwei Chen Taowen and Yingzhou Commander Zhang Jian on retaliating against Goguryeo.
However, Zhang Jian was worried about provoking war and merely delayed action, resulting in unrest along the border. Qin Guang and many Brothers argued their case but were resented by Zhang Jian, who ordered Chen Taowen and Qin Guang to negotiate across the Liao River.
Little did they know that this group of bandits was not Goguryeo's royal army but actual bandits who showed no fear of Tang National Prestige and directly captured Qin Guang and his companions!
Initially, Chen Taowen was full of confidence, eagerly waiting for Governor Zhang Jian to come to their rescue. However, nearly two months had passed with no news from across the river, leaving this Deputy Commander of the Zhechong Bureau in despair.
Qin Guang understood very well that he had formed a brotherly bond with Yin Zong and others along this journey. Even if Zhang Jian ignored them, many Brothers would not stand by while he was captured. The delay in rescue from the Brothers naturally left Qin Guang feeling disheartened, but amidst that disappointment, he could not help but worry for them.
If the Brothers could not come to rescue him, then there was only one possibility: Zhang Jian might have already suppressed them.
As time passed day by day, hope grew increasingly dim. Chen Taowen had long lost the authority of Colonel Murong Xiao and spent his days pleading with these bandits, promising them immense rewards if they released him. However, the Western Martial General scoffed at him.
Qin Guang was a man of both courage and wisdom. Over these two months, he had learned Goguryeo Language through communication with fellow inmates. The Goguryeo warriors from the Rongliuwang period were exceptionally brave and could be relied upon. He initially planned to unite with others to escape from prison, but Chen Taowen's cowardice led him to betray their plans!
The Western Martial General ordered the prison cages cleaned out and stripped everyone of anything useful. Chen Taowen waited eagerly for release but unexpectedly found that the Western Martial General went back on his word and did not fulfill his promise.
Chen Taowen incurred everyone's wrath and was beaten to death in the cage overnight. The Western Martial General did not care about the politics between Tang and Goguryeo; Chen Taowen's death had no impact on him whatsoever.
Qin Guang's heart grew increasingly anxious as he was planning a second escape when he unexpectedly encountered the Xu Zhen disguised as a priestess.
He never imagined that the Xu Zhen would appear here all alone. He knew that the Brothers would never forget him, but he did not expect that his Lord would take such a risk and infiltrate the enemy camp alone!
The Xu Zhen signaled to Qin Guang with her eyes, and he understood Xu Zhenzhi's intent. Thus, the two of them played along, allowing the Xu Zhen to deliver a flying knife into Qin Guang's hands while she took the opportunity to instruct him in Tang Language to wait for the right moment to act!
When Jin Shu saw the Xu Zhen return in a fluster, she hurriedly approached to ask what happened. However, the Xu Zhen suddenly embraced her, spinning her around several times, and the joy was evident. Jin Shu's face flushed as she kept hinting at something. The Xu Zhen suddenly realized that Gao Huizhen was still in the same room, and only then did she let go of Jin Shu.
Gao Huizhen's expression was awkward; deep down, she harbored intense resentment towards the Xu Zhen. Although they were forced to share a room due to their plan, it still left her feeling unsettled.
After the Xu Zhen explained her encounter with Qin Guang, Gao Huizhen surprisingly showed excitement and said, "Eulji Nawi must have returned to Stronghold. The Silver Pearl Prince might have already brought everyone outside the city. If we can free those slaves and coordinate our efforts from within and without, we will surely be able to take Tuyang City!"
"However... how can we ensure that the Prince and those slaves receive the signal simultaneously? If we cannot launch an attack at the same time, we risk alerting the enemy, and then all our efforts will be in vain..." Jin Shu demonstrated her background from a prominent family with her insightful thoughts.
The Xu Zhen pondered for a moment, instinctively touching the items left by Liu Chen. She smiled at the two women and said, "I have a plan; however... what we need to do now is first deceive the enemy and dispel their concerns..."
Gao Huizhen was exceptionally perceptive. Noticing something unusual in the Xu Zhen's expression, she followed her gaze and saw shadows moving outside the door. It seemed that the Western Martial General did not trust the Xu Zhen and had stationed people outside to monitor her.
To dispel these people's suspicions, the best way was to make them believe that those inside the room had fallen into a deep sleep...
Thus, the candlelight in the room was extinguished, and soon sounds of clothing being removed could be heard. The watchers outside began to hear heavy breathing from within—two women and one man—that stirred their imaginations.
Gao Huizhen was merely playing along, pretending to moan softly from one side. However, the Xu Zhen and Jin Shu took advantage of the darkness to engage in genuine intimacy. Gao Huizhen initially thought they were just acting and did not pay much attention at first. But under such stimulating circumstances, their actions became indescribably delightful, leading Gao Huizhen to finally realize what was happening. She felt utterly embarrassed and harbored deep resentment towards the Xu Zhen!
Half an hour later, the commotion in the room finally subsided, with even breaths echoing far away. The watchers outside were ignited by what they had heard from within; seeing that the Xu Zhen and others had finally fallen asleep, they rushed back without reporting to the Western Martial General and dragged a Maid into the room.
Once they left, the Xu Zhen led Gao Huizhen and Jin Shu out of hiding. She handed Liu Chen's belt to Gao Huizhen while stealthily making her way toward the cage with Jin Shu.
As the Xu Zhen and Gao Huizhen split up to carry out their tasks, Gao Renwu and Eulji Nawi indeed led two hundred rebels to Tuolang's earthen city walls; this time they had truly come out in full force!
In the dead of night, Tuyang City was silent. The Western Martial General was asleep, holding the little girl Shui Lingling in his arms, while even the garrison on the City Wall dozed off, and there were few figures moving in the general's residence.
Xu Zhen led Jin Shu into the prison area, where the patrol teams had returned to their camps to rest. A dozen guards were gathered around a fire, snoring loudly, reeking of alcohol that could be smelled from afar.
Xu Zhen signaled for Jin Shu to stay put while she used the stealth technique taught by Moya to blend into the darkness. Like a cat, she silently approached the prison.
Inside the large cage, over a hundred slaves raised their heads in unison. In the flickering firelight, their eyes sparkled with fighting spirit and a yearning for freedom!
Qin Guang had already used flying daggers to cut all their ropes and had secretly removed the wooden shackles from their necks. Seeing Xu Zhen arrive, Qin Guang felt a surge of excitement and whispered, "Lord!"
After a year apart, hearing "Lord" brought back countless memories for Qin Guang, but this was not the time for sentimentality. Xu Zhen swung her long knife down to open the cage. Over a hundred slave warriors emerged quietly like phantoms, fierce as wolves and tigers, placing their right hands on their chests and bowing respectfully to Xu Zhen!
These individuals were barely clothed, yet their eyes burned with battle fervor, resembling a legion of Asuras that had just crawled out from the underworld. Even Xu Zhen, accustomed to the brutality of battlefields, was taken aback by their ferocity.
Xu Zhen nodded silently. Under Qin Guang's lead, the slaves began to move. They swiftly eliminated several guards without a sound and then split up to infiltrate various barracks. The sleeping Tuolang soldiers had no time to shout before they were killed in their dreams, while the slaves donned armor and emerged from the camp.
Blood flowed out from each barrack, converging into streams of crimson. Tonight, Tuyang City was destined to become a battlefield of slaughter!
Xu Zhen returned to find Jin Shu and handed her a broadsword, instructing her to follow closely behind. Jin Shu was no longer the weak woman she once was; having learned from Xu Zhen while she taught Li Chengjun, she had never imagined she would one day wield a sword. Determined not to hold Xu Zhen back, this woman who had never harmed even a chicken or duck now gripped the hilt tightly, ready to strike down any enemy that appeared without hesitation!
Meanwhile, Gao Huizhen faced challenges as she encountered a patrolling team and almost missed her timing. Fortunately, this patrol did not linger for long.
She arrived at the back courtyard of the general's residence. Following Xu Zhenzhi's instructions, she climbed up to a high bamboo tower and scattered all the powder from her belt. As the night wind blew, it drifted everywhere and settled on the thatched roofs of those houses. Then she took out a fire sickle and lit her torch; once it blazed brightly, she threw it onto the top of the bamboo tower!
Gao Renwu and Eulji Nawi led many rebels quietly up the City Wall under cover of darkness. The drowsy garrison suddenly awoke but before they could shout out, their throats were already cut!
The two occupied the City Wall and saw flames rising towards the heavens from the direction of the general's residence. Overjoyed, they jumped down from the wall and thunderously opened the city gates as rebels surged in silently!
The people of Tuyang City were still deep in slumber when Western Martial General was awakened by a pungent smell of burning. He sat up and saw that the little girl he had been tossing around all night was sound asleep beside him, her body half-covered like a white fish. Unable to resist, he squeezed her gently before putting on his clothes to check outside.
As he just opened the door, a tongue of fire suddenly surged in, singeing his hair. He looked up and saw the entire General's residence engulfed in flames, yet neither the servants nor the guards made a sound!
The faint sound of footsteps grew closer, and he sensed that something was wrong. He rushed into the room and grabbed a horn made from cow's horn. The mournful sound of the horn echoed in the desolate night, filled with blood-red sorrow!
"Enemy attack!"
"Enemy attack!"
Tuyang City was finally awakened by the footsteps of death. The Western Martial General was about to return to don his armor when a chill suddenly surged up from his feet, sending goosebumps racing up his spine until it exploded at the top of his head, causing his hair to stand on end!
Instinctively, he turned his head to dodge, and a feathered arrow grazed past his ear, pinning half of it against the wall with a thud!
"Damn it!"
The Western Martial General covered his ears like a thin monkey, hopping in anger. When he turned back, he saw a figure illuminated by the blazing flames, stepping forward while holding a massive Rhinoceros Horn Bow.
"Silver Pearl Prince! It’s actually Silver Pearl Prince!"
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