At this time, the situation in the city changed slightly.
Ju Weng, who arrived behind, was originally ordered to support Ren Xiao. Before he could reach the end, he saw his own cavalry running back, still shouting: "We've been tricked! Retreat quickly! Retreat quickly!" "
They stopped moving forward.
Judging from this situation, they were preparing to retreat. Probably because they were unable to enter a complete encirclement, the soldiers hidden in the private houses no longer waited.
"Kill out!"
After this roar, countless ambush soldiers rushed out of the houses on both sides, wrapping up Ju Weng's people like dumplings.
Ju Weng, who was riding a horse, shouted to retreat quickly. Since the two parties were fighting together, he could only break through crazily towards the rear.
Zhao Tuo, who ran outside the city gate, was about to rush into Linchen City and kill everyone in order to regain the face that Wang Jian had thrown to the ground and rubbed.
At this time, Shi Lu stopped him in front of him.
"There seems to be something wrong, General!"
"What's wrong?"
Shi Lu stared at the city gate, swallowed his saliva, and said anxiously: "The essence of this plan is to catch the enemy by surprise. Under normal circumstances, General Huang Tong and Lieutenant Ren should have captured the city gate long ago, but"
Hearing this, Zhao Tuo understood instantly and looked up at the city gate. The large scroll with the word "王" floating on it was particularly dazzling.
Under the flag, there are all Qin troops. This is too abnormal.
Difficult. Could it be that Wang Jian had guessed Ren Xiao’s intentions a long time ago?
Zhao Tuo couldn't help but be shocked. It was impossible. This plan was just decided by Ren Xiao on the spur of the moment. How could he see through it? ?
Just as he was hesitating, the rebels in Linchen City had already begun to retreat, and they were still shouting: "Run! Don't block the road, we have been tricked!"
Ju Weng, who was at the front, shouted at the top of his lungs into the distance:
"Don't let Zhao Tuo come in, let him lead his people and evacuate quickly!"
He has no feelings for Zhao Tuo, and it can even be said that he hates him, otherwise he would not call him by his first name so much.
After all, Zhao Tuo designed and framed them.
However, Zhao Tuo still had 20,000 troops at his disposal, all of whom were brothers who had fought side by side. How could he watch his brothers die tragically?
These shouts caused the rebels who had fought a bloody battle with the Qin army under the city gate to begin to retreat.
Zhao Tuo heard it, and the generals behind him also heard it, and they were all stunned.
Wang Jian, who was standing at the gate of the city, saw this and hit the city with his fist: "Damn it! It was just a little bit close!"
We can't wait any longer, otherwise all the rebels in Linchen City will be gone. Although he was very reluctant, Wang Jian could only give the order:
"Quick! Throw the kerosene bombs out!"
The sergeants moved upon hearing the sound, and the more than a thousand kerosene jars that had been prepared to be closed at the South Gate City were picked up by the Qin army soldiers and thrown down one by one.
Boom!
A series of explosions sounded, and countless tongues of fire shot up higher than a person. The tongues of fire at the city gate directly blocked the rebels' retreat.
They had no choice but to fight to the death with the Qin army.
Some people wanted to take the risk and rush out, but they underestimated the spread of the fire oil. When they jumped, they fell directly on the line of fire. They were burned into flames and let out a piercing scream.
A gust of wind blew, and Zhao Tuo could even smell the disgusting smell of burnt meat. He was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat.
The rebel generals behind him watched helplessly as their comrades died under the Qin army's butcher knives, or were burned to charcoal by the fire, but they could do nothing and just stared blankly.
Zhao Tuo, who always thought he was in control of the overall situation, also felt a biting chill running down his spine at this moment. Wang Jian saw through Ren Xiao's plan and wanted to eat them all in one go.
The front line of fire is the best proof.
Zhao Tuo knew very well that if he hadn't been cautious and sent Ju Weng to assist Ren Xiao first, he would have rushed in rashly.
And once he rushes in, this line of fire will completely seal the city gate, and he can only be buried in Linchen City.
He was defeated, utterly defeated.
He didn't expect that Wang Jian not only resisted his attack, but also saw through Ren Xiao's thoughts and deployed the strategy of inviting you to the urn in such a short period of time. He blocked the road with fire and was no longer subject to the ownership of the city gate.
The depth of the city and the viciousness of its schemes made him suddenly feel an indescribable fear.
This is probably the reason why Wang Jian was able to sweep the world and unify the six countries.
It was a pity that he did not follow Wang Jian to participate in the battle of unification.
Otherwise, he would never have rashly opposed Wang Jian.
At the same time, he regretted not killing Wang Jian earlier.
"Lieutenant Ren! Lieutenant Ren is still in the city! Rush in, rush in!"
Although he had already figured it out in his heart, Zhao Tuo could not easily abandon Ren Xiao.
He yelled and wanted to rush into the wall of fire, and he was definitely not pretending.
He had already started to ride his horse, and the soldiers on the side were holding him tightly.
"No, General! If you go in this time, you will definitely die!"
"General, wake up!"
"Let me go, I want to go in and save Lieutenant Ren!"
Zhao Tuo waved his sword and wanted to rush in, but he couldn't stand the crowd.
To be honest, Zhao Tuo's loyalty may be fake and his tears may be fake, but his feelings for Ren Xiao are extremely sincere.
After all, if Ren Xiao could start a fight with him, he would be risking his life.
At this moment, he was naturally willing to risk his life to go in and save Ren Xiao.
"General! General! I'm here!"
To the east, Ren Xiao, who was covered in blood, was waving a spear in one hand and shouting with the other.
"Ren County Lieutenant!"
Zhao Tuo jumped off his horse and ran over. The two met each other. Seeing that Ren Xiao was fine, Zhao Tuo hugged Ren Xiao and choked up: "I thought I would never see you again. It's okay if you're fine. As long as you're fine That’s good!”
It should have been a touching scene of reunion, but in the eyes of these rebels, it was extremely disgusting.
You have met each other, but where are our people?
"Where's Mu Lin's artillery? Why haven't you got it yet?!"
Ren Xiao did not exchange greetings with Zhao Tuo, and immediately showed his displeasure.
Zhao Tuo shook his head helplessly and said, "I have sent someone to notify Mu Lin. He will be escorted here soon."
"Hmph! It's not enough to make a fool of yourself!"
"There's nothing I can do about it. The artillery is in his hands and he thinks it's inappropriate. There's nothing I can do about it!"
"Hey! Let's go back to camp first!"
As long as Ren Xiao was fine, Zhao Tuo felt that there was still a chance. How could he have imagined that besides Ren Xiao, there were also Ju Weng and Huang Tong in the city.
The army began to retreat from the city gate, and the soldiers under Zhao Tuo couldn't help but look back at the large scroll with the word "王" floating at the top of the city.
"The old general is indeed remarkable."
"Can Your Majesty still tolerate us?"
"What was going on with the shouting just now?"
On the other side, the top of the mountain behind Linchen City.
Ying Zheng, who had just subdued Lu Jia's rebels, was in a good mood.
After all, few emperors have ever accomplished this famous scene of subduing an enemy without fighting.
He is also considered to be the first of its kind.
"Your Majesty, the rebels at the foot of the mountain are attacking the city. Do you think you can show your power and deal with them?"
Tang Sui knew how to get along with leaders and immediately stepped forward to remind Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng's eyes lit up and he thought, "You're right, doesn't that kid want to see me perform?" Why don't I let that kid open his eyes? Save him from getting embarrassed in front of me in the future!
After thinking about it, Ying Zheng felt that it was interesting, so he looked around Lu Jia and others calmly, and said calmly and majestically: "Except Zhao Tuo, Ren Xiao is the chief culprit, the rest will not be punished!"
If anyone in the Qin Dynasty could be above the law, no one could do it except the First Emperor.
After all, it was Zhao Gao who he forgave when he broke the law.
Even Meng Yi, who had always enforced the law impartially, was helpless by Li Si.
Now that the First Emperor forgives all the rebels in front of them, how can they not be shocked and moved beyond measure?
But I heard Ying Zheng continue: "I have sent people to find out the truth. You were all coerced by Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao. It was not your original intention to fight with your colleagues that night. Although Qin's law is strict, it has never been Do not wrong anyone;
Now that Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao are still doing evil, are you willing to repay your innocence with me and your comrades at the foot of the mountain? "
He did not directly talk about counterattacking Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao, but said that he would clear his comrades at the foot of the mountain.
This plays into the hands of these rebels.
Like the Qin troops in the city, they were obviously old Qin people who went south to expand their territory, but because of Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao's calculations, they became rebels on the battlefield.
Now that the First Emperor himself has rectified their names, how can they not be extremely excited?
I saw someone shouting: "Jiujiu, Lao Qin, let's fight against the national calamity together!"
Others also echoed:
"Jiujiao Lao Qin, we will fight against the national calamity together!"
"Jiujiao Lao Qin, restore our rivers and mountains!"
"We will not fight until the blood dries out!"
Hearing this, Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction, secretly saying that the military spirit could be used.
At this moment, Lu Jia, who had never agreed, suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have something that can defeat the Zhao army!"
"Um?"
Ying Zheng frowned and said calmly: "What?"
"Zhao Gao's head!"
"His Majesty!?"
Gao Yao was so shocked when he heard this that he forgot to disguise his voice as Zhao Gao.
When he realized this, Ying Zheng's face had darkened.
At this moment, Lu Jia suddenly shot a cold arrow at Gao Yao.
"ah--!"
Before Gao Yao had time to react, an arrow penetrated his chest.
At the same time, Zhao Hao and Chen Ping, who were hiding in the dense forest in the distance, looked at each other and couldn't help but look at each other.
What's going on?
Why did Zhao Gao die?
Because they were located far away from the top of the mountain, it was difficult for them to hear the conversation on the top of the mountain clearly, unless they shouted like just now.
But they saw the scene where Lu Jia killed Zhao Gao very clearly and didn't know why.
However, before they could react, Lu Jia quickly handed over to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, this person is pretending to be Zhao Gao and must have another agenda. I am willing to find out for your Majesty!"
After saying this, get up from the ground.
The next moment, Tang Sui glared angrily and shouted: "You are so brave, you actually dare to kill someone in front of His Majesty!"
"If it weren't for me, Your Majesty would have been deceived by Zhao Gao!"
Lu Jia sneered.
Tang Sui was frightened for a while, and was about to accuse Ying Zheng, but saw Ying Zheng wave his hands expressionlessly: "You are not to blame for this!"
Then, Ying Zheng looked at Gao Yao's body with cold eyes and said calmly: "How did you find out?"
"This person's body shape is the same as Zhao Gao's, and his voice is also difficult to distinguish before it is exposed!"
"But." As he spoke, Lu Jia changed the topic and continued: "When His Majesty was taking the lead, this person was not as good as General Tang Sui and was accompanying His Majesty. This is very inconsistent with Zhao Gao's character. Therefore, I feel There's something wrong with him."
"Ah!"
Ying Zheng snorted and said noncommittally: "You are observing carefully."
"Then, your majesty, can you allow me to find out what this fake Zhao Gao wants to do?"
"No."
Ying Zheng waved his hand and refused, but suddenly remembered something and asked curiously: "Is Colonel Lu a South Vietnamese?"
"yes."
Lu Jia nodded sincerely.
He knew his identity and could not hide it from the First Emperor, so he readily admitted it.
But Ying Zheng didn't seem to stop his curiosity, and continued: "Is South Vietnam unwilling to surrender to our Great Qin? Are you still prepared to fight to the end?"
Hearing this, Lu Jia's mind was spinning.
Now that Xiou has been destroyed by Qin, Minyue is still struggling to support itself. If Nanyue wants to become bigger and stronger, it is best to get rid of the First Emperor first and cause civil strife in Qin.
Although he had accidentally discovered the fake Zhao Gao just now, he could still take the opportunity to get close to the First Emperor and see through it.
Otherwise, if Minyue is destroyed, South Vietnam will also be in danger.
"No!"
Lu Jia flatly denied it: "South Vietnam has always wanted to submit to the Qin Dynasty, but Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao were so ambitious that they refused the King of South Vietnam's overtures to the Qin Dynasty!"
"Oh? You said that the King of Nanyue wanted to show favor to me, Great Qin?"
Ying Zheng looked surprised.
As far as he knew, of all the tribal alliances in Baiyue, only the South Vietnamese tribal alliance hated the Central Plains people the most.
Because they are the most primitive Baiyue tribe and lived in the land of Baiyue earlier than the earliest Yue capital.
Unfortunately, the Central Plains people relied on their sharp weapons and large numbers to gradually shrink their living space, forcing them to live in a corner.
Now Lu Jia actually said that the King of Nanyue wanted to show favor to the Qin Dynasty. Ying Zheng couldn't help but sneered in his heart, but said calmly: "So, you are the bridge between Nanyue and the Qin Dynasty?"
"yes!"
Lu Jia nodded without blushing and said, "I would like to be the envoy of Great Qin and convey His Majesty's wishes to the King of Nanyue!"
"I never thought Captain Lu would be so loyal to our country!" Ying Zheng smiled.
"ah?"
Lu Jia was stunned.
Ying Zheng said again: "To be honest, Lieutenant Lu, I also have something to give to the King of Nanyue!"
Lu Jia didn't seem to be able to react, and looked at Ying Zheng with a confused look on his face: "What is it?"
Ying Zheng smiled faintly and turned to look at Tang Sui, who smiled knowingly and walked straight towards Lu Jia.
When Lu Jia saw this, his eyelids twitched, and he had a vague feeling of bad premonition.
At this moment, Tang Sui grabbed his neck with lightning speed: "Of course it's your head!"
"what."
Lu Jia suddenly screamed.
A bloody dagger was inserted into his abdomen at some point.
Only then did the guards beside him react and hurriedly rescued him.
The rebel generals who had surrendered to Ying Zheng quickly dispatched several people.
Lu Jia's eyes widened, full of doubts and fear:
"Why does it hurt Your Majesty?"
puff!
Tang Sui smiled and stabbed him again: "Be good, it won't hurt soon!"
puff.
A mouthful of blood spurted out from Lu Jia's mouth.
But Ying Zheng said expressionlessly: "I can forgive them because they are from Lao Qin. You are a foreigner. Why should I forgive you and trust you?"
After the words fell, there was another puff.
"You are the first and the last one who dares to kill someone in front of His Majesty!"
Tang Sui's hands were full of blood, and he struck faster, stabbing him in the abdomen.
Lu Jia opened his eyes, opened his mouth, and breathed hard. Blood bubbles kept coming out of his throat.
Ying Zheng turned his back, not wanting to look at him anymore, and said in a deep voice, "Although you understand the culture of the Central Plains, you don't understand the Emperor of the Central Plains. What the Emperor of the Central Plains hates most is betrayal. People like you are destined not to live long."
"I will give your head to the King of Nanyue. Anyone who dares to resist our great Qin will be killed and burned, regardless of whether they are women, children, old or young, pigs, dogs, cattle or sheep within a hundred miles. They will be turned into scorched earth and no grass will grow for thousands of years."
After speaking, Tang Sui wiped his neck with a knife and neatly cut off Lu Jia's head.
Seeing such a scene, Zhao Hao and Chen Ping swallowed subconsciously, secretly thinking that a ruthless emperor who had experienced countless betrayals was indeed not easy to mess with.
"It turns out that my father left his most gentle side to us children."
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