When Zhao Rui heard the soldiers' report that Nancheng had been breached, his mind was buzzing as if it was exploding. His mind was filled with questions about what to do, and he was completely shut down and confused. He never thought that Xiangyang would be so ruined?
Xiangyang is a strong city with countless grains, countless money, and countless armors and equipment. As long as we hold on to Xiangyang and resist for a year and a half, there will be no problem.
Now, Zhao Shan led the army outside the city and shouted a few words lightly. The untouchables and soldiers in the city responded and opened the city gates one after another to surrender to Zhao Shan. It was really abominable.
Cheap or not?
Surrendered shamelessly.
They are all unruly people!
It’s all rebellion!
After Zhao Rui became angry, he had to face reality. He was not good at leading troops in battle, so he quickly looked at Sun Pojun and said loudly: "General Sun, let's break out immediately. First go to the military camp to mobilize troops, and then leave Xiangyang. I will follow you to Yangzhou to defect to King Wu."
Sun Pojun was also a little panicked and said quickly: "The King of Chu is right, let's go to the military camp to mobilize troops, please!"
The two of them walked outside.
However, as soon as he reached the gate, Su Wei came in a hurry.
Su Wei looked panicked and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Xiangyang City is broken. Some soldiers rebelled and opened the gate of Nancheng. At present, Zhao Shan's army controls Nancheng, and a large number of troops have entered the city and are heading towards the palace. "
Zhao Rui said anxiously: "Su Qing, I have received the news that the city has been destroyed. You follow me to the military camp. We will mobilize the troops to evacuate and go directly to Yangzhou."
"That's too late."
Su Wei shook his head and said: "Zhao Shan's army has entered the city, and people's hearts have completely collapsed. Now if we go to the military camp to mobilize troops, we might be captured by the soldiers and surrender to Zhao Shan. In addition, there are Zhao Shan's troops outside the city. How can the cavalry escape once the king leaves the city with great fanfare? They will definitely be overtaken."
brush!
Zhao Rui frowned deeply.
Su Wei's words make sense. There is Zhao Shan's army outside the city. Under the cover of the cavalry, he cannot escape at all. Especially since countless soldiers in the city are rebelling, if they go to the military camp now, there is indeed a high possibility of being arrested.
Zhao Rui asked: "What do you think we should do?"
Su Wei replied: "On my way to the palace, I thought of a way. The king took off his clothes and hid them first. Only with the favor of the king can I, the Su family, establish a foothold in Jingzhou."
"In this time of crisis, it is time for me to repay the favor of your Majesty."
"Please, Your Majesty, follow me to the Su family to hide. I will be with the Crown Prince. We will pretend to be the King's team and break out from the front. When the Crown Prince and I break out, we will carry the King's flag to attract attention."
"The king will hide for a while and then quietly leave the Su family. When the time comes, General Sun will protect the king and seize the time to evacuate from other places to break out."
"This is the only way."
Su Wei looked enthusiastic.
In the past, Zhao Rui would have hesitated and thought Su Wei was unreliable.
After the First World War in Xinye County, Zhao Rui escaped with the help of a substitute, abandoning Su Wei and others. However, Su Wei still persisted and did not go to Zhao Shan. Instead, he fled back like a beggar, which made Zhao Rui completely believe in Su Wei.
Now in this crisis, Su Wei wants to take Zhao Xuan and break out under the banner of King Chu to attract attention, all for his sake.
This is a loyal minister!
Zhao Rui was so moved that he took Su Wei's hand and said, "Su Qing, they say that the fierce winds of the Jincao Kingdom show their loyal ministers in chaos. In times of crisis, people are panicked, and everyone keeps running away, but Su Qing is the only one who is loyal. Su Qing." Your merits will never be forgotten by this king."
Su Wei looked around and saw that the maids and attendants of the palace were fleeing, and they all started to flee.
There were even shouts of killing in the city.
Su Wei was worried that something might happen, so he urged: "Your Majesty, change your clothes quickly and ask the Crown Prince to leave with us. We will go to the Su family first, and you will hide in the cellar of the Su family. Then, I and the Crown Prince will quickly evacuate and break out of the encirclement."
Zhao Rui nodded in agreement, immediately called Zhao Xuan, and quickly made arrangements.
Zhao Xuan was very reluctant to break out of the encirclement.
But he agreed.
There is still a glimmer of hope to break out of the siege. If everyone does not break out of the siege, they will always be trapped in Xiangyang City and wait for death.
Su Wei achieved his goal and took Zhao Rui, Zhao Xuan, Sun Pojun and others to the Su family. Su Wei had already made a detailed plan and hid Zhao Rui, Sun Pojun and a group of more than 30 personal guards in the cellar of the Su family.
Followed closely and evacuated with Zhao Xuan.
Zhao Xuan was surrounded by more than 300 royal guards. When Zhao Xuan and his men approached the north gate, the north gate was already open. The soldiers guarding the city left the city one after another, and the people also fled.
At the same time, there were Zhao Shan's troops outside the city.
The person guarding outside the north gate was none other than Li Buyi.
Li Buyi saw the banner of the King of Chu, and led his men to kill him. He kept killing the guards around Zhao Xuan.
Zhao Xuan kept trying to break through, but still couldn't get out. He was nervous. He quickly looked at Su Wei aside and said, "Master Su, what should we do if we can't get out?"
Phew!
A muffled sound came out.
Zhao Xuan felt a pain in his chest and looked down, only to see Su Wei clenching the dagger and stabbing it steadily into his heart.
puff!
The dagger was drawn out and blood spurted out.
Zhao Xuan staggered to the bottom, covering the bleeding wound, feeling the vitality in his body dissipate rapidly. His face full of pain showed disbelief and shock, and he said in a straight voice: "Su Wei, you, you, you..."
"Yes, I am His Majesty's man."
Su Wei answered without hesitation, his voice was cold and decisive.
Zhao Xuan received a positive answer and thought a lot in that moment. But he had no time to speak, the endless darkness invaded like a tide, instantly drowning Zhao Xuan's consciousness.
Zhao Xuan's neck crooked and he lost his breath.
Li Buyi took advantage of this opportunity to kill him. Seeing that Zhao Xuan was killed, he ordered the soldiers to take down Zhao Xuan's body and praised: "Master Su, what a good trick."
Su Wei said humbly: "General Li, thank you very much. Please lead General Li and his army to follow me to the Su family. Zhao Rui is hiding in the Su family."
"What?"
Li Buyi looked surprised and asked, "Zhao Rui didn't break out and hid in the Su family? How is that possible?"
Su Wei did not hide anything. He directly talked about persuading Zhao Rui and Sun Pojun to hide in the Su family, and that he and Zhao Xuan were responsible for attracting troops. He urged: "General Li, we must hurry up, otherwise Zhao Rui breaks through and leaves Su." If you go home, you won’t be able to catch anyone.”
"Yep!"
Li Buyi said quickly: "Last time in Xinye County, I asked Zhao Rui to change into a substitute and run away. This time, we can't let him run away again."
Su Wei also nodded solemnly.
The two of them hurried to the Su's house. Li Buyi arranged for soldiers to blockade the Su's house, surrounded the Su's house, and then followed Su Wei to the cellar of the Su's house.
After a while, Su Wei brought Li Buyi to the cellar door.
Su Wei looked relaxed and introduced: "General Li, Zhao Rui is hiding in the cellar. There are more than thirty personal guards around Zhao Rui, as well as Sun Pojun."
Li Buyi glanced at the entrance of the cellar, looked at the dark cellar, and asked: "Master Su, are there any other exits in the cellar?"
"No!"
Su Wei answered without hesitation.
Li Buyi chuckled, then no longer hesitated, and arranged for someone to light a fire and set off smoke in the cellar, allowing the choking smoke to penetrate into the cellar. There was a stimulating smoke, and after a while, Zhao Rui couldn't bear it anymore and rushed out holding his nose.
As soon as Zhao Rui arrived at the door of the cellar, he immediately saw Su Wei and Li Buyi. The pupils in his eyes shrank and a look of shock appeared on his face.
