Chapter 272 Defection
When Yan Keran recalled it later, he might have thanked the Xiliang cavalry for taking timely action, otherwise his life would be lost and the Jinchuan Gate would be broken. However, when it comes to thanking the Xiliang army, Yan Keran felt tired of it.
Jin Chongwu was confused about this matter first, and then began to realize that Xiliang had turned against him, and finally he was angry. What he hated most in his life was his treason.
When the situation developed to this point, the three sides were at a loss. The Imperial Guards had to guard the city gates, and they had to guard against Xiliang who were intervening at this time. Jin Chongwu's Tang soldiers had to continue to attack the city while paying attention to Xiliang's sneak attack; Xiliang attacked Xiatang with all his strength, but they were not very concerned about the Liang Dynasty.
Chi Shutong commanded the army to attack the Tang army violently, causing the Tang army to begin to retreat. It turned out that many soldiers had been damaged in the battle. At present, when Jin Chongwu was attacked from both sides, no matter how brave Jin Chongwu was, he could only sigh and do nothing.
Wu Wei was aware of the problem as Jin Chongwu's army began to retreat. He looked around and worried that if Xiliang took this opportunity to attack his central army, he would become a prisoner of Xiliang. Seeing that the city was about to break out, Xiliang suddenly turned against him. Wu Wei's eyes were not angry but a complicated relief.
"withdraw troops!"
Gu Hongxuan leaned against the city gate, watching the Tang army's butcher knife was about to swing, and almost all the robes around him had already died in battle, and the next thing was himself. Gu Hongxuan wanted to die like a hero, so he finally straightened his body and stared at the foreign enemy with bright eyes. Even if he died, he would still be a real soldier.
But the enemy's butcher knife did not fall in the end. Gu Hongxuan was surprised to find that the Tang army had begun to retreat. At this critical moment of success, the Tang army actually retreated! Gu Hongxuan wondered if he was dazzled, or they were just a strategy of retreating to advance. But if you think about it carefully, there was no need to use any strategy at all. Isn't it the most effective way to kill directly?
The Tang army really retreated. They once rushed up like surging waves, but now they retreated quickly like tides. This time they went back and forth, the day worth remembering in the history of the Liang Dynasty officially came to an end.
The Liang army soldiers at the gate of the city were exhausted. They had no brains to think about why the enemy retreated. They were not even too late to be glad that they had survived by luck.
Xuan Shaoning, who was also standing on the high ground, was also confused. His heart was tight before and he didn't even dare to look at it anymore. This was the city he had been entrusting for seven years. There were people he cared about, people he loved, and people he hated, but they were all from the Liang Dynasty. No matter which side they stood, he was unwilling to let Xia Tang attack the city. More than ten years ago, his hometown was destroyed, and more than ten years later, he really couldn't bear to see his country destroyed.
God opened his eyes! Tang took the initiative to withdraw his troops, which was unexpected by Xuan Shaoning. Something must have happened, otherwise, in such a powerful situation in Tang, they would definitely not withdraw their troops so easily. The key is to investigate
What happened?
Xuan Shaoning didn't think it through, and those who had been escorting him began to urge him to be locked back into the cage. On the way back, Xuan Shaoning found that the retreating Tang army was not panicked. They retreated in an orderly manner, they retreated voluntarily, and their military appearance was purged.
"What exactly is Wu Weihuo planning to do? Why did he choose to withdraw when he succeeds at his fingertips?" Xuan Shaoning's mind was spinning rapidly. He was thinking about all possibilities, but he just couldn't think of a reasonable explanation.
Jin Chongwu is back, and his face is covered in blood and anger is ordered: "The whole army searches for the Xiliang army, and once it is discovered, take it down immediately! Those who dare to resist or escape, kill them without any hesitation!"
Xuan Shaoning began to realize the key to the matter, it was Xiliang! Could it be that Xiliang turned against him at the last minute? By the way, this possibility is the most reasonable. Originally, the Three Kingdoms attacked each other and would not have long-term allies at all. They were just temporarily walking together based on interests. After Xiliang suffered the defeat of Mobei, he must not be willing to watch the strength of Xia Tang increase greatly. If Xia Tang was allowed to destroy the Liang Dynasty, Xiliang would definitely be the next target. So Xiliang took the lead and they wanted to control Xia Tang's strength.
After understanding this link, Xuan Shaoning felt much better. In the military camp, everyone was serious and angry, his relaxed and happy seemed so out of place. Finally, Jin Chongwu noticed Xuan Shaoning's expression.
"You must be very relieved, right?"
"I knowingly asked, I am from the Liang Dynasty, and the country can protect this is what soldiers are most willing to see."
"I like your openness. I met someone who is somewhat similar to your skills during the battle, but his moves are just similar to yours. Fortunately, with your training, I have figured out his tricks, so I have gained the upper hand."
Xuan Shaoning stared at Jin Chongwu, thinking in his mind who would be, and who would be a classmate? So was it Xiao Moyan or Yan Keran? It was basically impossible for the other two to be the other, but one of them was a civil servant and the other was the Imperial Guard, and they would not go out of the city to meet the enemy.
"You killed him?"
"I had enough chance to kill him, but later things changed, and you know that. What I want to say is that maybe that person is from the same school as you, but his character is still different from you. I admire you and I hate him."
"That's really my honor!" Xuan Shaoning didn't feel much gratitude at all. Although he couldn't talk about hatred for Jin Chongwu, he was a hostile side after all.
"Mr. Xiaotao!"
"What's up?"
"We searched all over the military camp, but we didn't find any Xiliang people, there was only one place we didn't go to."
"You mean the person's residence?"
“That’s right!”
"He is not something you can afford to mess with. OK, let me leave this matter."
This was the second time that Xuan Shaoning heard the news of "that person", and his curiosity in his heart arose again. He wanted to meet this strange person.
"Hey" Xuan Shaoning called Jin Chongwu, "I want to go with you."
"Do you know where I'm going?"
"I want to go to the place I'm talking about, too."
"Where did you dare to make a request to me? Do you think you will be safe if we withdraw our troops today? It seems that I am too tolerant of you."
"I have always been brave enough to me. From the day I was captured to now, I have never forgotten my identity. I am a soldier in Daliang, not your prisoner. For the preferential treatment you gave me, you just think that I am valuable, and there is no tolerance, let alone my gratitude to you. If you think I am worthless, then you can kill me. But if you think that the fur you learned can be familiar with the military moves of the Liang Dynasty, then you underestimate us too much."
"I said I like your honesty. You don't need to find such an excuse. As for what you have to do, I won't believe it."
"Since you don't believe it, what are you doing? Are you planning to let your adoptive father think you have other intentions? You deliberately approached an officer of Liang Dynasty and gave him special treatment. How do you think your behavior would feel in the eyes of others? Lord Xiao Tuo, your force is first-class, but your mind is really..."
Xuan Shaoning couldn't help but shake his head and made a regretful expression. Jin Chongwu was not angry at all. He looked at Xuan Shaoning with interest and said, "I said I like you, that's enough. As for the relationship between us father and son, you won't have to worry about it. As for you want to see that person so much, then..."
Xuan Shaoning stood at the door of the cage waiting for Jin Chongwu's reply. He believed that his words could still touch Jin Chongwu, and he still had a chance.
"Then you'd better stay in the cage obediently. I'll tell you the specific situation when I come back. Come and send the prisoner in and take good care of it!"
You are there! Xuan Shaoning punched the iron cage and took the initiative to get into the cage. His eyes never left Jin Chongwu during the whole process until Jin Chongwu turned around and left with a smile.
Jin Chongwu had reason to be happy. He at least played with Xuan Shaoning. Although the war failed, he was very open-minded. The decision made by his adoptive father at this time was correct. He saved the strength of the army and had a chance to make a comeback in the future. However, this person has become a problem now.
Jin Chongwu lifted the curtain and walked into the camp. The man sat with his back to him, like a sculpture. Jin Chongwu didn't plan to say hello to him, and began to walk around the camp. The furnishings in the camp were very simple, but in fact they didn't have to leave at all. You can tell if you take a look at it, you can tell that there is no one hidden here.
Chapter completed!