Bai Yan ordered.

"No! General, get ready immediately!"

He nodded, turned around and left after receiving the order.

"Why did Yao Jia come to Zhongwu City at this time?"

Zhong Lihao watched Zhang leave, frowned slightly, and turned to look at Bai Yan with confusion.

Bai Yan shook his head and looked at the map. The current situation in Chudong and even the entire Chu State, and Yao Jia's appearance made Bai Yan think a lot.

Although Yao Jia was not good at leading troops, Yao Jia had spent thousands of times of money in Chu State before, and his connections were real. Yao Jia was much more convenient to do many things than Xun Shuo, and he did not have to keep his uncle in charge all the time.

adventure.

"I heard that the general sent that Chu Ji out of the city before?"

Zhong Lihao thought for a while, but couldn't help but curiously asked Bai Yan.

The Chu army was attacking Zhongwu City outside the city for the past two days, and Zhongli Hao, who came to Bai Yan's residence for two consecutive days, thought that Bai Yan was enjoying the beauties prepared by the Zhongli family before, but he never thought of not seeing her for two days. After asking around, that

The woman was actually sent out of the city by Bai Yan.

"This woman is going to do something for Bai Yan!"

Bai Yan glanced at Zhong Lihao and explained.

"I see!"

Zhong Lihao nodded and didn't ask any more questions, but he was secretly regretful that he finally found a woman who could make Bai Yan look at her and bring him back to the mansion, but Bai Yan sent her out of the city in the blink of an eye.

There will be Chu troops outside the city at any time now. Even if he wants to find another beauty for Bai Yan, there is no chance.

……………………

Dusk is approaching.

Chu's attack on Zhongwu City was fruitless. As darkness fell, no matter how unwilling he was, he could only retreat and return to the Chu army's camp.

Bai Yan has been dealing with things in the study room, looking up at the sky outside the window from time to time.

Until nightfall.

Mang came to the study and reported to Bai Yan. After hearing what he said, Bai Yan slowly stood up and asked the maids in the mansion to prepare a few tables of wine and food, then took Mang and left the mansion.

Under the dark night, at the north gate of Zhongwu City, Boyu, Zhonglichuan, and Zhonglihao, who had packed their packages, were all waiting inside the city gate. When they saw Bai Yan arriving, they all stepped forward.

When he left this time, Zhonglichuan also followed him with several followers.

“Remember to be careful!”

Under the illumination of the torch held by his cronies, Bai Yan glanced at Pu You, and then looked at Zhong Lichuan.

Although the places where Xuyou and Zhonglichuan went were all cities where Qin troops were stationed, on the way there, some Chu people who were unwilling to surrender to Qin turned into rogue bandits and robbed or ambushed Qin soldiers along the way.

"General, don't worry!"

Pu You said to Bai Yan and looked at Bai Yan. Although he was calling General, the look in each other's eyes, whether it was Bai Yan or Pu You, was still the same as before. The blood between relatives is always connected.

Nothing will change.

"Let's go!"

Bai Yan ordered the Qin soldiers guarding the city gate to open the city gate, and then said to Gu, Xiao You and Zhong Lichuan.

"promise!"

"promise!!"

Wu, Zhonglichuan, and Xiaoyou saluted Bai Yan, and then, followed by the cavalry confidants, they left the city gate in the dark at night. Fortunately, the stars in the sky or the bright moon were guiding everyone in the direction.

Bai Yan stood inside the city gate. Through the moonlight, he saw everyone, escorted by the soldiers, leaving the city gate and walking towards the dim land in the distance, disappearing into the black shadow.

Looking at the distant sky and the hazy mountains and rivers.

Zhonglihao stood next to Bai Yan, looking at the city gate that was closed again, with some worry in his eyes. However, Zhonglihao also understood that at the moment, whether it was Zhonglichuan, his son-in-law Boyu, or even himself, something could go wrong.

Nothing can happen to Dubai Yan and all the Qin troops.

If the Qin army is defeated.

Now everything about the Zhongli family will be in vain and will eventually be owned by others.

After working hard for half a life, I finally got what I wanted. The Zhongli clan and the Zhongli and Hao clan are sitting in front of me. No one in the Zhongli and Hao clan can ever give up and leave.

"Let's go to the top of the city and wait for Yao Jia to enter the city!"

When Bai Yan's voice came, Zhonglihao turned to look at Bai Yan, nodded, and then followed Bai Yan, escorted by a group of cavalry soldiers holding torches, towards the top of the city tower.

Two hours later.

In the city tower, Bai Yan, who felt the biting cold wind, and Zhong Lihao finally waited for the figures of Mang and others to return.

It was already late at night, and the cold wind in the middle of the night was even more biting than during the day. After being confirmed by their cronies, Bai Yan and Zhong Lihao turned around and walked towards the bottom of the tower.

The city gate opens.

Dozens of Qin soldiers holding torches guarded both sides of the city gate. Behind Zhang, Yao Jia hurriedly came from outside the city with two servants.

Bai Yan looked at Yao Jia's dusty appearance and quickly raised his hand.

"Master Yao!"

Bai Yan saluted.

"General Bai!"

When Yao Jia saw Bai Yan, his face with a slightly gray beard finally breathed a sigh of relief, with a tired look on his face. Then he lifted up his large embroidered robe and saluted Bai Yan.

"Yao Jia congratulates General Bai on his great victory! He has eliminated his worries for the king!"

Yao Jia looked at Bai Yan with admiration.

It's not just about Jing Qi and Chang Wenjun.

On the way to Zhongwu City, passing through other cities, Yao Jia learned from the Qin army guard what was happening in Wu Yi in the south. Yao Jia later learned that the Qin army in other places had been transferred to the west and did not go to Hongcheng, so he immediately

He immediately guessed what Bai Yanding had noticed.

Sure enough, when he later learned that Zhongwu City had been attacked by the Chu army, Yao Jia couldn't help but sigh in private. Fortunately, it was Bai Yan who led the Qin army this time and invaded the hinterland of Chu.

If Yao Jia's guess is correct, it seems that Zhongwu City has been attacked, but in fact, the Chu army in the west is already a turtle in the urn. It depends on Bai Yan when he gives the order to destroy it!

"The victory of Qin and Chu is determined. How dare you express your joy? Lord Yao, please!"

Bai Yan was not in a hurry to reminisce with Yao Jia. After saying a humble word, he raised his hand and asked Yao Jia to go to the mansion first.

After Yao Jia glanced at Zhongli Hao next to Bai Yan, he nodded, feeling the cold wind in the night, and raised his hand to indicate to Bai Yan to invite him first.

On the carriage back to the city guard's mansion, Yao Jia felt the bumps of the carriage. Yao Jia had lost count of how long it had been since he had traveled long distances in the dark at night. After experiencing it again, he could finally feel the ride of the carriage again.

"Master Yao, this is Zhongli Hao from the Zhongli clan!"

Bai Yan looked at Yao Jia and introduced him. At this time, Bai Yan, as the principal, was kneeling on the main seat. Yao Jia and Zhongli Hao were kneeling on one side. Outside the carriage, apart from the groom, Yao was also with the carriage.

The soldiers on both sides looked around with vigilance.

"Zhonglishi, Zhonglihao..."

After hearing Bai Yan's words, Yao Jia rubbed his sore legs and glanced at the middle-aged man opposite him. After Bai Yan's introduction, Yao Jia knew that the man was Zhongli Hao.

"I have heard about it! I saw you today, and you are indeed a talented man!"

Yao Jia sat up straight, raised his hands to Zhongli Hao and said.

However, these words were just polite words from Yao Jia. Yao Jia had heard very little about Zhongli Hao in the Chu State before. After all, with Yao Jia’s status, what really needs to be understood is the main lineage of the Zhongli clan.

, Yao Jia would naturally not put much effort into investigating a branch that was about to decline, or spend a lot of money to make good friends with it.

"Master Yao is so complimentary, it must be Hao. I am honored to meet Master Yao!"

When Zhongli Hao heard Yao Jia's praise, he raised his hand to salute with a smile on his face.

When Yao Jia saw this, he also smiled, but said nothing more.

When he was in Qi State, Yao Jia heard about the changes in the Zhongli family. Yao Jia never thought that even Zhongli and Hao's branch would decline, and that an inconspicuous branch would actually replace the main family.

Think of this.

Yao Jia calmly turned his head and glanced at Bai Yan.

Yao Jia was deeply aware of Zhong Lihao's actions. Without Bai Yan's secret help, it would have been impossible to do it.

"Sir Yao, Bai Yan would like to ask, why did you come to Zhongwu City today even though you are risking your life?"

After Bai Yan introduced Yao Jia, he looked at Yao Jia's eyes and asked Yao Jia's purpose.

"well……"

Yao Jia shook his head, and then said softly: "A few days ago, someone in Qi State has discovered the trace of the old man who wrote the book!"

"What?"

When Zhongli Hao heard Yao Jia's words, he immediately had a surprised expression on his face. Then he looked at Yao Jia in shock. If it hadn't been for what Yao Jia said, Zhongli Hao wouldn't have believed that someone in Qi State had really found the mysterious person.
To be continued...