"Reporting to my lord, there is a group of soldiers charging towards our camp!" The scout outside reported to Zhao Weitong.
"How dare you!" Immediately, the generals under Zhao Wei's command turned red in the face. These barbarians, they were already giving them face by not looking for trouble with them. They didn't expect these barbarians to take the initiative to come knocking on their door. Wasn't this just asking for trouble in the toilet?
One by one, Zhao Wei's subordinates began to rub their shoulders.
Even Zhao Wei frowned. Were these barbarians going to catch them off guard? What a joke. Zhao Wei wasn't Yang Chao. When Zhao Wei's army arrived in Yunnan, they followed the prescribed order.
Not to mention the defensive deployment, Zhao Wei's troops were ten times more than the barbarians. These barbarians dared to take the initiative to attack. Wasn't this courting death?
"My lord, it's not those barbarians, it's my army!" The scout continued.
"Our army?" Everyone looked at each other. Where did this army come from?
Zhao Wei had only sent one troop, which was Yang Chao's troop. However, this troop had been wiped out by the enemy long ago. How could there be another troop? Wasn't this a joke?
"Could it be?" A troop appeared in Zhao Wei's mind.
"My lord, the flag on it is Wang Qian!" The scout continued.
"Wang Qian?" Everyone was stunned.
Then Zhao Wei understood. "Wang Cheng, Qian Xiao?"
Zhao Wei left Wang Cheng in Yunnan not because he looked down on Wang Cheng, but because Wang Cheng was a very steady person. Therefore, he left Wang Cheng behind.
"Is it Wang Cheng's army?"
Only then did everyone remember that the second young master had pushed all the blame onto Wang Cheng when he sent the letter asking for help. He said that Wang Cheng had acted on his own initiative and attacked first. Thus, he had repeated the barbarian race's plan of luring the tiger away from the mountain.
Originally, they thought that Wang Cheng's army was wiped out by the barbarians. After all, Yang Chao had set an example.
Who would have thought that Wang Cheng's army was still there?
"How many troops are there?" Zhao Wei was cautious.
"There are three thousand of them. They are coming down immediately!" The scout reported.
"Pass down my order. The whole army is on alert. Everyone, follow me to see my General Wang Cheng!" Zhao Wei wasn't someone who cared about his aunt. Even though he knew that these might really be Wang Cheng's troops, he still ordered his subordinates to be on guard just in case.
"Yes!" Soon, the entire Zhao Weijun's camp began to move.
"This Zhao Wei is quite a character!" Jia Xu looked at the movements of Zhao Wei's camp through the binoculars in his hand and couldn't help but nod. Even if they were on the same side, they had to be on guard against any enemy. Although it was a little troublesome, it was the only way to save their lives.
"But do you really think you can defend against it?!" Jia Xu's eyes flashed. This Zhao Wei had made Jia Xu appreciate his talent. However, Jia Xu also knew that Zhao Wei must be killed. For the sake of Yi Province, Zhao Wei must not be left alive.
"They're finally out!" Wang Cheng stayed in the army and watched as his subordinates reported to Zhao Wei's camp.
As long as Zhao Wei allowed his army to enter the camp, Wang Cheng would truly be free.
Surrender to Liu Mang of Yangzhou? What a joke! Although Wang Cheng admired His Highness King of Han very much, it was only admiration.
He was truly loyal to Zhao Wei.
It wasn't because Zhao Wei promoted him. It was because when Wang Cheng was at his most difficult time, Zhao Wei's bag of rice saved Wang Cheng's family. After that, Wang Cheng worked hard for Zhao Wei until today.
Even if Zhao Wei didn't use Wang Cheng, Wang Cheng wouldn't betray him.
As for his previous appearance in Jia Xu's camp, it was all an act by Wang Cheng.
Who asked him to fall into Jia Xu's trap? He was tricked by Qian Xiao and finally captured alive.
If Wang Cheng had disagreed at that time, his head would have fallen to the ground. Wang Cheng wasn't afraid of death. However, he was afraid that his subordinates would be buried with him.
After all, this was an army of 3,000. Therefore, Wang Cheng had been feigning civility.
Now, he finally had a chance to come out alone.
Wang Cheng's goal had been achieved. Wang Cheng suddenly thought of the plan Jia Xu told them and couldn't help but shiver. He looked at the carriages of saltpeter and hay. If it really worked, the situation in Yizhou would be completely changed.
Wang Cheng definitely wouldn't let such a thing happen.
"General Wang Cheng, if we tell His Highness everything now, do you think His Highness will let us go?" Just as Wang Cheng was thinking, a person beside him suddenly spoke.
"Yes!" Wang Cheng subconsciously replied.
"Hmm?" Wang Cheng immediately reacted. He turned around and looked at the person who spoke.
"Qian Xiao?" Wang Cheng saw the person who spoke.
Qian Xiao looked at Wang Cheng with a smile. He was the one who asked the question just now.
Wang Cheng's thoughts turned. Could it be that Qian Xiao was the same as him? He was in Cao's camp, but his heart was elsewhere?
"Qian Xiao, you?"
"General Wang Cheng, I also guessed that Zhao Wei would forgive us!"
"Qian Xiao, don't make a mistake! We still have a chance! " Wang Cheng was wondering if he could persuade Qian Xiao. He had accidentally let the cat out of the bag just now. Now that he was about to enter the camp, he definitely couldn't cause any trouble. If there was a conflict between him and Qian Xiao.
If he had a conflict with Jia Xu, according to Zhao Wei's character, he would definitely not allow their army to enter the camp. At that time, Wang Cheng wouldn't have a chance to tell Zhao Wei about Jia Xu's plan.
"Yes, we still have a chance!" Qian Xiao said with a smile.
Wang Cheng didn't even have time to breathe a sigh of relief.
Qian Xiao continued speaking, "This opportunity can only be given to one person!"
"Hmm?" Wang Cheng frowned and looked at Qian Xiao.
"There are two of us. If we lose this battle, and if we join the enemy, one of us must be sacrificed if we want to get Zhao Wei's forgiveness!" Qian Xiao continued speaking.
"I guess General Wang Cheng already has someone in mind. It can't be me, Qian Xiao, right?"
Wang Cheng frowned even more. Indeed, Wang Cheng was loyal to Zhao Wei, but he was also afraid that Zhao Wei wouldn't believe him. Therefore, there must be a scapegoat.
And Qian Xiao was the scapegoat. Only if Wang Cheng pushed all the blame to Qian Xiao would he not be affected. He might even be able to go one step further.
He didn't expect Qian Xiao to see through it.
"General Wang Cheng, you're so calculating!" Qian Xiao said to Wang Cheng.
"How can it be! Qian Xiao, you have to know that even if I want to find a scapegoat, you're not qualified! I'm looking for my deputy general! He's already dead. The dead can't talk! "Wang Cheng comforted Qian Xiao.
Wang Cheng's deputy general had already been killed by Hu Zi.
"Really?" Qian Xiao asked with a smile.
"Of course it's true! Why would I lie to you? You and I have worked together for so long! " “
"If that's the case, I'll have to continue to rely on General Wang Cheng!" Qian Xiao said with a smile.
"Of course. You and I are in the same boat. Naturally, we have to share weal and woe!" Wang Cheng comforted Qian Xiao.
"If that's the case, I'll have to thank General Wang Cheng!" Qian Xiao bowed to Wang Cheng.
"You're welcome!" Wang Cheng stepped forward to help Qian Xiao up. He was smiling on the surface, but he was sneering in his heart. He had already sentenced Qian Xiao to death.
If it was just a dead deputy general, it would be hard to convince the public. Only a living person could quell the lord's anger. He could also take something out of Qian Xiao's mouth to prove that he, Wang Cheng, was a traitor and was forced to do so.
Now, he was just appeasing Qian Xiao on the surface.
Wang Cheng's wishful thinking was good, but before the smile on his face could fully bloom, his expression suddenly froze.
He lowered his head and looked at the red spot on his chest in disbelief.
"Why?" Wang Cheng looked at Qian Xiao in disbelief.
"General Wang Cheng, you also said that only the dead will not talk nonsense!" Qian Xiao said to Wang Cheng indifferently.
"You clearly …" Wang Cheng meant that Qian Xiao had already promised him.
"Wang Cheng, I have been under your command for so many years. If I can't even guess your thoughts, I, Qian Xiao, have lived for so many years in vain! Once you lie or have thoughts in your heart, your little finger and middle finger will stick out! "Qian Xiao said to Wang Cheng.
"I!" This was a habit of Wang Cheng. Wang Cheng didn't pay much attention to it, but it was noticed by Qian Xiao.
"General Wang Cheng, I really don't want to kill you. In fact, I also want to confess to the lord, but it's too late. It's too late!" Qian Xiao shook his head and said. No matter how powerful King of Han Liu Mang was, he only had 3,000 soldiers in Yunnan. Therefore, Qian Xiao didn't believe Jia Xu's words at first.
However, Qian Xiao had no choice. Wang Cheng wanted to kill him, but Jia Xu was willing to let him live. Even if he lost in the end, he could live for a few days.
"You!"
"General Wang Cheng, I forgot to tell you that everything about you is under Mr. Wen He's control. Today, I killed you because of Mr. Wen He's plan!" Qian Xiao finally spat out the truth to Wang Cheng.
"Jia Xu!" Wang Cheng's eyes widened, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. With a bang, he fell to the ground. His eyes were wide open, and he looked at the sky as if he died with a grievance.
Wang Cheng was dead. Although the soldiers on the side looked at Qian Xiao in shock, no one dared to do anything to Qian Xiao.
As for Wang Cheng's personal guards, they had already been transferred away by Qian Xiao. It was still unknown whether they could survive.
"General Wang Cheng was killed by those barbarians! You all saw it! General Wang Cheng took the lead and died in the hands of the barbarians! Do you understand? "Qian Xiao looked at the surrounding soldiers and said.
"Yes, yes, we understand!" They were all listless and scared out of their wits.
"It doesn't matter if you don't understand. If this matter is leaked out, I, Qian Xiao, will die. Of course, you won't be able to escape. You will be regarded as my accomplices, and will die tragically in the army. But if you understand and keep this secret, you and I will share glory, splendor, and wealth after this matter is done. Mr. Wen He has said that if you are willing to stay in the army after this matter is done, you will be promoted by three ranks, and you will be rewarded with a hundred coins. If you are unwilling to stay in the army, you will be rewarded with ten thousand coins, and you will be allowed to retire! Whether you live or die, it's up to you! "Qian Xiao said to the group of military officers over there.
"Yes!" If it was just Qian Xiao's words, these soldiers wouldn't be able to keep their mouths shut. But if it was closely related to their lives, these soldiers wouldn't reveal the slightest bit.
"Well, wait for our Lord to receive us!" Qian Xiao wiped the bloodstains on his hands and left.
Zhao Wei's army left the camp.
The two armies looked at each other.
"General Qian Xiao greets the Lord!" Qian Xiao took a step forward and knelt in front of Zhao Wei.
"You are Qian Xiao? Where is Wang Cheng? "Zhao Wei asked Qian Xiao.
"General, he, he has already died on the battlefield!" Qian Xiao said with tears and snot. His voice was choked with sobs.
"Wang Cheng died?" Everyone was stunned. Wang Cheng was a steady person like Zhao Wei. Generally speaking, he wouldn't charge and break through the enemy lines unless the entire army was annihilated. In that case, Wang Cheng might have died. Looking at the army now, although there were only three thousand soldiers, which was a quarter of the army, it hadn't reached the point of being annihilated.
How did this Wang Cheng die?
"Men, take Qian Xiao for me!" Zhao Wei waved his hand and ordered his men to tie up Qian Xiao.
"Lord, Lord?" Qian Xiao also panicked. Did Zhao Wei find out? If so, then Qian Xiao died unjustly.
However, when Qian Xiao saw that Zhao Wei's face didn't have any killing intent, his heart was at ease.
However, if you want to act, you have to act in a trap. Qian Xiao was still crying loudly and shouting that he was wronged.
"Lord, this?" The generals at the side also looked at Zhao Wei. They didn't know Qian Xiao. Qian Xiao was just a general of a thousand soldiers.
They were speaking up for Qian Xiao because they felt sorry for her.
Zhao Wei didn't say anything. Qian Xiao was tied up and brought into the camp. "You, you, and you, come over here!" Zhao Wei shouted at the few generals and soldiers over there.
One by one, they approached Zhao Wei in fear.
Zhao Wei asked his personal guards one by one.
Looking at the information in his hands, that Qian Xiao really didn't lie.
It was written that they were ordered by Second Young Master Zhao Yi to exterminate the Barbarian Tribe.
When they left Yunnan City, they didn't expect that they would be lured away by a thousand Barbarian Tribe soldiers. By the time Wang Cheng reacted, it was already too late.
They wanted to go back to Yunnan, but they didn't expect to be ambushed a few times along the way.
Wang Cheng died in battle at that time.
The army collapsed and in the end, it was Qian Xiao who reorganized the army. They traveled through the forest for a few days before returning to Yunnan.
One person could lie, two people could lie, but three or four people should be telling the truth.
Zhao Wei's heart calmed down a lot. Xiao Wan's promotion had saved him many times.
However, he didn't notice that those who were being interrogated had fear in their eyes.
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