Outside the imperial city gate, the distance is less than one kilometer.
In the past, people came and went here in droves, but now it is completely empty. There is only one person and one table, pouring and drinking.
In the eyes of the Imperial City defenders, this approach was tantamount to provocation, and they were completely ignored.
It's only a thousand meters away. Ordinary long-range weapons cannot reach it, but some weapons can easily hit here.
But from the beginning to the end, no one dared to attack, because everyone knew that doing so at this time would officially kick off the decisive battle.
Tang Zhen sat quietly behind the table, silently looking at the defenders on the top of the city, seemingly admiring the scenery.
In fact, there is no real scenery. The only scenes that come into view are the cold light of swords and guns, and the sad faces.
Because of the participation of the Loucheng monks, the nature of this war has changed. Many terrifying weapons that did not originally exist in this world have appeared on the battlefield one after another.
While the aboriginal people's eyes were opened, their worries became more and more intense. They knew that a catastrophe was waiting for them.
It is impossible for a war not to kill people, especially a war involving monks. Mortals are like ants.
Their hearts were full of fear, and they tried to escape from the battlefield, but they couldn't.
The ruthless war is like a meat grinder, dragging innocent people into it and eventually grinding them into dust.
Tang Zhen seemed to be admiring those frightened faces. He couldn't take his eyes away. He didn't know what he was thinking.
Until there was a sound of footsteps, Youjiu appeared beside him.
"You are so leisurely, throwing away Tianxu City and running around outside."
As You Jiu spoke, he slowly sat down, and the soil on the ground automatically rose up and turned into a chair.
"Everything is ready in Tianxu City. It's the same with or without me. Besides, aren't you running around?"
Tang Zhen said with a smile and poured two more glasses of wine.
"That's different, because now Tianxu City has been labeled by you.
It is because of you that Tianxu City was made difficult by the headquarters and was not assigned any tasks during the decisive battle. "
After hearing Youjiu's words, Tang Zhen frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed.
"Haha, is that really the case?"
Tang Zhen nodded and said in a light tone, as if he didn't particularly care.
"So you have to take responsibility for this matter. You can't make a lot of money yourself, but let those of us who messed with you go away empty-handed, right?"
Youjiu picked up the cup and said in a light tone.
"You want me to be responsible, are you kidding me?"
Tang Zhen took a serious look at Youjiu and found that his serious expression didn't seem to be joking.
Smiling and shaking his head, Tang Zhen said softly: "Actually, the next decisive battle is a fight with no technical content. Whoever survives to the end will be the winner.
When the decisive battle begins, all you have to do is rush to the battlefield and fight until you fall.
Whether or not to join the command camp will not actually have much impact. At most, the chance of survival will be higher. "
Youjiu nodded, knowing that the facts were indeed as Tang Zhen said.
The guys at the headquarters are all quite arrogant and think that they are the saviors of the fifth theater.
Before the competition started, they had already gathered together to study and plan, rather than an impromptu uprising.
They may seem selfless, but they are also doing it for their own benefit. After having command power, they can help their subordinates gain more military exploits.
Youjiu was used to being a loner, and even though he had received invitations before, he didn't even bother to pay attention.
Tang Zhen was forced into the competition without any preparation before, and he didn't even know about the existence of the headquarters.
"Things are not as simple as you think. Since the command has made restrictions, it is definitely not just talk."
Youjiu shook his head, clearly aware of the fishiness involved.
Perhaps at this moment, Tianxu City has been targeted and will cause trouble and destruction at some point.
In the chaos of war, it is not impossible to be accidentally injured and eliminated by friendly forces.
"You seem to be very concerned about this matter. Could it be that you have some purpose?"
Tang Zhen felt something was wrong, so he asked You Jiu.
“My purpose is actually very simple, which is to earn a lot of military exploits and then get the qualification to do something.
I found that you are very talented in doing this kind of thing, so I decided to follow you to see if I can share some benefits. "
After hearing You Jiu's explanation, Tang Zhen was curious, what kind of thing did the other party want to do?
But if Youjiu didn't tell him, Tang Zhen would never ask. After all, this matter involved personal privacy.
"Do you really trust me that much?"
Tang Zhen smiled and asked in a light tone.
"I can't believe it, not to mention that the final settlement is imminent and I have no more choices."
Youjiu's tone was a little helpless. The decisive battle happened so suddenly that he felt caught off guard.
If the situation continues at this time, it may not take long for the competition between the two theaters to come to an end.
However, the military exploits he accumulated were far from what he expected, and there would be no chance of earning them in the future.
In desperation, Youjiu had no choice but to place her hope on Tang Zhen, wanting to see what he could do?
"What you're doing makes me a little embarrassed."
Tang Zhen said in a light tone. Originally, he no longer wanted to participate, but Youjiu involved him.
Such an approach would be a bit overwhelming.
Youjiu didn't say anything, just looked at Tang Zhen quietly, and made up his mind to rely on him.
Shaking his head gently, Tang Zhen dipped his hand into the glass of wine and slowly started sketching on the table.
Because of Tang Zhen's control, the wine condensed but did not disperse, and a map was soon revealed.
Youjiu took a look and saw that this was a map of the imperial city that he had seen and studied before.
Tang Zhen's drawing at this time was obviously not random.
He remained silent, just looking at Tang Zhen quietly, wondering what he was planning to do?
“Today’s imperial city has strong soldiers and horses, the number of monks in Loucheng definitely exceeds 20,000, and the number of ordinary soldiers is at least 200,000.
The people in the city can be mobilized at any time, and it is absolutely easy to organize hundreds of thousands of defenders.
If you want to win by force, you must go through a bloody battle, and the outcome is not yet known.
After the headquarters has formulated a plan, it is difficult for us to get involved, otherwise we will definitely encounter difficulties from the other party.
If you want to gain military exploits, you have to find another way, and you have to be fast enough. "
While Tang Zhen was speaking, he drew a pattern next to it, which looked like flowing water waves.
"You mean, flooded?"
Youjiu frowned, and after looking at it carefully for a while, he suddenly realized.
"I see, it does make sense. It seems that you have already made a plan.
In this case, why are you hesitating? I will send someone to do it right away! "
Tang Zhen shook his head, indicating to You Jiu that there was no need to worry.
"I have arranged for people to do the preliminary work. It was originally intended to be used against the enemies in the Nine Tombs Valley, but it was not used due to some strange combination of circumstances.
Since you want to gain military exploits, if you use it properly, you will probably get unexpected results. "
Tang Zhen drank the wine in his glass, glanced in the direction of the command headquarters, and said in a light tone.
I really think that I, Tang Zhen, am someone who can be manipulated by others. Since you are unkind, don't blame me, Tang Zhen, for being unjust.
