Zhu Nao

At this moment, the dignitaries in the city did not know the news of Tao Bei's suicide. While they were ordering people to find Tao Bei's whereabouts, they continued to argue endlessly over whether to surrender to the Shu army.

Since Tao Bei could not be found, the battle between the two sides gradually shifted from the General's Mansion to the city gate.

The officials of the surrender faction wanted the city defenders to open the city gates to welcome the Shu people, but unfortunately they did not have the power to order the city defenders; while those of the main combat faction wished that the troops would go out to fight the Shu army and destroy the Shu people. The army drove away.But not only did they not have the power to mobilize the army, but they also lacked the prestige to make the soldiers fight to the death for them.

The two factions were fighting each other, seeing that the battle outside the city was about to start, and the inside of the city was going to be full of swords and blood. At this moment, someone suddenly exclaimed: "Shang, Shangguanxian?!"

Everyone looked back, and saw a thin man walking slowly towards the city gate, leaning on a spear.

Everyone was stunned: Shangguan Xian really came!Isn't Shangguan Xian imprisoned?How would it appear here? !

Immediately someone realized something, and hurriedly asked: "Where is the general?"

Shangguan Xian's eyes slowly swept across the crowd.Even though he was emaciated and his footsteps were weak, his prestige was still there. Under his glance, people gradually became quiet.

Only then did Shangguan Xian speak calmly: "The general committed suicide in the Palace of Qinzheng."

His voice was not loud, but it was like a bronze bell falling to the ground, and with a bang, everyone was shocked, and the audience was completely silent.The expressions on everyone's faces seemed to be condensed.

Tao Bei... committed suicide?Tao Bei committed suicide? ? ! !

After a long time, Shangguan Xian said slowly: "Open the city gate."

As soon as this remark came out, people finally came to their senses.The pot exploded in an instant!

"The general, the general is dead???"

"Why, how could this happen?! How can this be done?!"

"You can't open the city gate! Why do you open the city gate?! What is Shangguan Xian, he is just a traitor! You can't listen to him!"

"Yes, maybe he killed the general! You can't open the city gate!"

Shangguan Xian didn't have any excuses, he raised his spear, and directly stabbed at the person who spoke rudely to him!

Even though Shangguan Xian has been imprisoned for a long time, his movements have become sluggish, but those rich and powerful who can only play tricks are still incomparable to him.The legs of the dignitary he pointed at went limp, and he fell to the ground.

Shangguan Xian continued to approach, but the dignitary crawled backwards, how could he avoid it?He fell to the ground suddenly, and Shangguan Xian's spear also stopped at his Adam's apple.

"Don't, don't, don't kill me!!" The powerful man shouted in horror, and the two were fighting.

The surroundings became quiet again.

Shangguan Xian repeated word by word: "I said, open, open, city, gate."

No one dared to object anymore.The faces of the dignitaries who fought in the main battle were ashamed.They knew it was all over.

The guards, who had been frightened for a long time, felt relieved and ran to the city gate, shouting: "Open the city gate! Open the city gate!"

The huge and heavy city gate of Yedu slowly opened under the forceful pushing of the crowd and the rumbling roar.

……

The sun was setting and it was already dusk.The Shu army began to be busy setting up camp.

Xie Wuji came to Zhu Nao's side on horseback, and jumped off the horse: "I've been standing for a day, go back and rest early."

Zhu Nao said, "Alright."

Xie Wuji led the horse and walked down the high ground with him, ready to go back to the barracks, when he suddenly heard a faint sound coming from a distance.Immediately afterwards, the soldiers closest to Yecheng made a noise!

The two looked at each other, then immediately turned their heads and ran to the heights again!

The shouts of the soldiers spread rapidly, and soon, the entire army boiled up.And Zhu Nao and Xie Wuji also came to the high ground, and turned their heads to look in the direction of Yecheng.

The gates are open!

The two were stunned.

The next moment, Xie Wuji gave Zhu Nao a firm hug, pushed him onto the horse, jumped on it himself, and galloped towards the front of the army!

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After the city gate was opened, the first person to come out of the city was Shangguan Xian.Leaning on his spear, he walked slowly towards the Shu army's position.There was silence behind him, with no one following him.

People are worried and full of anxiety about the way ahead.It wasn't until Shangguan Xian walked tens of meters away that someone finally plucked up the courage to follow out cautiously.

One... two... Soon, the people in the city rushed out like a tide.Now that he has decided to surrender, he should show his sincerity in front of Emperor Shu earlier, and perhaps the future will be better.

The brisk people quickly caught up with Shangguan Xian, but looking at the black army ahead, no one dared to surpass Shangguan Xian.People walked towards the Shu army phalanx step by step behind him.

Zhu Nao and Xie Wuji came to the front of the formation and stood still surrounded by the guards.Tian Chou also arrived immediately.

When Shangguan Xian was tens of meters away from Zhu Nao, the guards came up and stopped Shangguan Xian and the others.

"Please hand over all weapons." The guard said politely and vigilantly.

Shangguan Xian raised the spear in his hand.He looked at Junao who was not far away, and did not drop the spear, but slowly pointed the tip of the spear in the direction where Junao was!

The atmosphere froze in an instant, the smiles of countless people froze on their faces, and many people stared wide-eyed, panic emerged in their eyes - what does Shangguan Xian want to do? !

The Shu soldiers immediately held their swords and spears in their hands, pointing at Shangguan Xian at the same time.The crowd who left the city to surrender retreated one after another, and at the same time roared and cursed in their hearts: Didn't Shangguan Xian bring them out to surrender? !This lunatic, don't get them involved!

However, after a short moment of confrontation between the two sides, the piercing hatred in Shangguan Xian's eyes disappeared.He smiled and dropped the spear in his hand.The Shu soldiers did not dare to relax, and rushed forward to check whether there were other weapons on his body.

Tian Chou looked anxiously at Zhu Nao, then at Shangguan Xian, gritted his teeth, and ran towards Shangguan Xian.

He ran in front of Shangguan Xian, but Shangguan Xian turned away from looking at him.Tian Chou whispered: "You...you are fine. Where is the general?"

Shangguanxian didn't take his words.

Tian Chou was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Did the general commit suicide?"

Shangguan Xian's expression moved slightly.

When Zhu Nao asked Tian Chou how Tao Bei would respond, this possibility was the first thing Tian Chou thought of.He didn't say it at the time, but now it seems that it is true.

Tian Chou asked again, "Where are Emperor Liang and the Grand Master?"

After a long time, Shangguan Xian still didn't look at him, but finally said in a hoarse voice: "They escaped."

Tian Chou was stunned.

Not far away, Zhu Nao and Xie Wuji silently looked at the people who came out of Liang Guo.Xie Wuji looked at Shangguan Xian, his brows were furrowed.He didn't know what Shangguan Xian's intentions were, but he could see that Shangguan Xian didn't sincerely surrender.

Until someone came to report that Tao Bei had hanged himself in the palace, the two were slightly stunned, but not surprised.

After a while, Zhu Nao said: "Send someone to settle them down first, and find out the situation of the officials and the army in the city. Let's enter the city tomorrow."

Xie Wuji was slightly startled, and asked: "Have you not seen Shangguan Xian?"

He knew that Zhu Nao had always felt sorry for not being able to accept Shangguan Xian, so he thought that Zhu Nao would call Shangguan Xian to persuade him.

But Zhu Nao shook his head, and said calmly: "Let's talk about it tomorrow. It's getting late, let's go back first."

So they ordered their generals to resettle the crowd, and then went back first.

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In the early morning of the next day, the military officers who had thoroughly investigated the situation in the city came to Zhu Nao and Xie Wuji to report on their duties.

After the city gate was opened last night, all the troops in Yedu completely gave up their resistance and obediently surrendered.The officials of the Liang court have all been controlled by the Shu army. However, the grand master Zhang Ling and the little emperor went south to worship the Buddha in a famous temple two months ago, and they have not returned yet. They have sent people to look for Zhu Xin and Zhang whereabouts of the spirit.

Having said that, the officer in charge of the report hesitated to speak.

Xie Wuji asked: "What?"

The officer bit his lip, wondering why: "About Liang Emperor Zhu Xin, the general heard some weird statements from Tao Bei's personal soldiers, but I don't know whether it is true or not. The general has already sent someone to investigate."

Zhu Nao asked, "What do you say?"

The officer said: "Tao Bei's soldiers said that Zhang Ling, the Grand Master of the Liang Kingdom, might be Zhang Xuan, the rebel of the Xuantian Sect, and that the false emperor Zhu Xin was also brought to Tao Bei by him. Just a month ago , he took the opportunity of taking the little emperor south to pay homage to the Buddha, and he has already sneaked away."

Zhu Nao and Xie Wuji: "..."

Xie Wuji said in disbelief: "Zhang Ling is Zhang Xuan? Tao Beifeng made him the concubine?? They still escaped?? Didn't they hide the false emperor?"

The officer looked embarrassed.He didn't dare to report the news at first because he thought it sounded too outrageous, and suspected that the Liang people were deliberately deceiving.However, after repeated questioning of the people in the Taobei Mansion and the officials of the Liang Dynasty, at least the news that the little emperor had left Beijing was true, and Zhang Ling's identity would not be confirmed until they sent people to investigate.

Zhu Nao laughed, rubbing his chin thoughtfully: "If that's the case, that Grand Master Zhang is really talented..."

Xie Wuji: "...!!"

He stared and said, "You don't even want to accept him, do you?!"

He knew that Zhu Nao was thirsty for talent, and others would pay it back, but Zhang Xuan used the name of Xuantian Sect to make people miserable and killed countless people.This person is not dead, the heavens cannot tolerate it.

Zhu Nao said hehe: "Unless he can fool me, that's his ability, otherwise I'm afraid I can't make it easier for him." He thought for a moment, remembering that the place where Henry Zhang fled from Taiyuan was also a temple. Going out to worship the Buddha again, I couldn't help thinking about something vaguely.

He ordered: "Find out where he and Zhu Xin escaped, and send people to visit the monks in the nearby temple secretly to see if they can be found."

The officer hurriedly said, "Yes!"

After reporting everything in the city, the officer withdrew.Soon another soldier ran over.

"Your Majesty," said the soldier, "Shangguan Xian is already waiting outside."

Zhu Nao glanced at Xie Wuji.Xie Wuji frowned slightly, got up and said: "I'll go to Yecheng to clean up first." After saying that, he got up and walked out.

He walked outside the tent, Jing Zhe and other guards were standing beside the tent.Xie Wuji whispered to Jing Zhe: "Protect Your Majesty." After speaking, he quickly left.