"Your Highness, you don't have to be like this." Murong Xun poured a cup of tea to himself. He held it in his hand without making any move, but just took the time to say: "You forced Fang Zilan to open the city gate. Didn't you want to test her skills and find her?" weakness?"
Mu Chuji's expression was stagnant, and he immediately bowed respectfully and said: "The student knows his mistake, please forgive me sir." Just now he seemed to be frank, but in fact he was reserved and did not tell the truth. But how to hide it from Murong Xun? He didn't say anything on the surface, but now this question clearly confirmed that he already knew that Fang Zilan would open the city gate.
Murong Xun took a sip of tea and did not answer his question. He just asked, "Have you found it?"
"Fang Zilan's skills are the best that students have seen so far. Every move is as clean and instinctive, with no flaws." Mu Chuji said, changing his voice, "However, even though she has excellent skills, she is still only one person. If I pester her for a longer time and my strength is exhausted, there is only one chance of death."
"How long did you delay her?" Murong Xun showed no expression, and Mu Chuji said honestly: "One and a half hours is her limit."
"It's rare." Murong Xun looked at Mu Chuji thoughtfully, "What do you think?"
"It is indeed rare." Mu Chuji said seriously: "I remember my husband once told me that those who are brave and good at fighting are generals, those who strategize are commanders, and those who are prepared for danger in times of peace are prime ministers. I can see some of it in Fang Zilan. The most important thing is that she is completely unafraid of death. She had clearly reached her limit that day, but she still didn't take a step back."
"The existence of such a person is the biggest obstacle." Murong Xun withdrew his gaze, "Your Highness, King Qi, what do you want to do in this situation?"
Mu Chuji thought about it for a long time and said word by word: "The faster we attack the city, the better."
Murong Xun did not answer. Mu Chuji only felt invisible pressure hanging over him, making him sweat, but he did not dare to make the slightest sound.
It wasn't until a drop of sweat fell on his forehead that he heard Murong Xun's voice, "Those who have gained the Tao will have many help, but those who have lost the Tao will have few. If you can't fight to the end before Dajing recovers its strength, you will lose." Li Shengxuan I also know that that’s why I sent a hard nail like Fang Zilan to defend Qiluo City. In this case, this nail must be pulled out. "
"Sir, do you think we can't win?" Mu Chuji couldn't help but ask. Murong Xun said quietly: "The human heart is not enough for a snake to swallow an elephant. Dajing is like an elephant. Miluo cannot swallow it, but it will choke easily. His Highness thinks , how to win this battle?"
"Brother Huang means to move the border line northward and expand our territory in Miluo." Mu Chuji replied: "Therefore, as long as we can pose a threat to the capital and force the capital to negotiate with us, If you cede territory and pay tribute, the battle will be considered won.”
"It's not enough to just create a threat. You need to be a sufficient threat to achieve your goal." Murong Xun's expression became a little sharper. "Cut down the flag and kill the commander. Go straight in. Don't take it lightly."
"Yes, sir." Mu Chuji responded: "I personally led the troops to attack the city and vowed to take Fang Zilan's head."
"I'll leave the siege to Jiang Hanze, you stay." Murong Xun's tone was unquestionable, and Mu Chuji was stunned, "Why..."
"Your Highness, do you know what should happen if a person is riding a tiger and is unable to dismount?" After Murong asked, without waiting for Mu Chuji's answer, he said directly: "If you are a lonely and brave person like Fang Zilan, you will risk your life and fight to the death to kill the tiger to survive. So this one Hu, Jiang Hanze can do it, I can do it, but His Highness cannot."
Mu Chuji felt relieved and whispered: "Sir, you are afraid of my imperial brother..." He did not continue. Murong Xun's eyes flashed with worry, but he did not say anything.
Mu Chuji subconsciously blurted out: "Sir, don't worry, as long as I'm here, Jiang Hanze won't dare to complain to the emperor at will, let alone do anything to him."
"Jiang Hanze was taught by me. Now even if my heart is not with me, I still have ways to deal with people, so Your Highness doesn't have to worry." Murong Xun looked calm. Mu Chuji knew he had made a mistake, so he opened his mouth and finally said only A word of farewell.
Fang Zilan wondered: "Why haven't I seen General Duguming leading his troops to help?"
"Master Fang, you don't know that Qiluo City was surrounded and almost alone. The Miluo people took the opportunity to extend the front line to the north. If it hadn't been for the bravery of young general Dugu Ming, who stopped the Miluo people for several days and waited for reinforcements, I'm afraid... ..." Ouyang Zirou didn't continue, but Fang Zilan understood in her heart, "I may not be able to stay in Qiluo City for so long, right?"
Ouyang Zirou pursed her lips and did not answer directly, "How can Little General Dugu Ming be compared with Lord Fang? He knows that there are reinforcements behind him, so he has nothing to fear, but Lord Fang, you..."
She paused suddenly and changed her voice almost abruptly, "There is also the Southeast. For some reason, King Rong'an suddenly stepped forward to help resettle the refugees and resolve the riot. Only then could the soldiers and horses from the Southeast Camp arrive in time. Come join us."
Fang Zilan repeated it in a low voice, and Ouyang Zirou nodded, "Yes, but as King Rong'an is your Majesty's uncle, it is common sense to put justice first."
Fang Zilan didn't answer. She knew in her heart what kind of person King Rongan was. Justice came first? He doesn't deserve it at all. There must be something hidden in this.
"Your Highness, please stay." Murong Xun paused for a long time before saying, "How are the injuries on Your Highness's body?"
"I miss you, Mr. Lao. It's no big deal." Mu Chuji smiled slightly and bowed to Murong Xun again. He sighed softly and said, "I hope Your Highness will put himself first in the future and don't have to worry about me, an old man." bone."
"Sir, you are joking." The smile on Mu Chuji's face grew brighter and he joked: "If you, sir, are all old bones, wouldn't those people in the court who are full of food and have nothing to do all day long, rot into scum?"
After he said that, he turned around and left. Murong Xun looked at his back and suddenly felt a little sad.
No matter how absurd and cruel Mu Chuji was, he was very kind to everyone in Prince Zhongzheng's palace. Few people know that Mu Chuji's so-called bohemian surrender of the throne was just to preserve his Qing'er, and even this expedition was all for his own chance of survival.
Mu Churui couldn't resist, so he sent Jiang Hanze to keep an eye on him, so Mu Chuji volunteered for military service and followed the army without hesitation. How could he not know this one by one?
Who would have thought that through his stubborn life, he would end up like today, relying on others and letting others manipulate him?
If he had been willing to use his military authority to suppress others and support Mu Chuji to ascend the throne...
Murong Xun shook his head violently, driving this idea out of his mind. To him, even thinking about it was a sin of infidelity.
At this point, the deal is done and we have to do it. All he can do is obey the king's orders and do his best. Even if it is an unjust battle, he will win.
