When Xiao Zhuo and Shen Yuexi arrived at the Xiliang Army camp, people in the camp were shouting and neighing, and they were busy in a huddle.

Shen Yuexi looked at everything in front of her, and a word passed through her mind.

Raise camp and set up stronghold.

Mepu obviously also knew the news that King Meicheng of Xiliang was besieged in the isolated city by the Xirong army.

The cavalry came in and out of the tent, and some poured water on the fire, sending out sizzling green smoke. Some saddled the horses, and some took off weapons from the weapon racks. The whole camp was filled with the tense atmosphere before the war.

"It's almost dusk now," she looked at Xiao Zhuo, "are they going to rescue the King of Xiliang overnight?"

Xiao Zhuo nodded and said: "Exactly, the King of Xiliang is currently besieged by Xirong. If he goes too late, the city may be destroyed and people will die. But Maple's move is too hasty..."

Shen Yuexi was confused. Xiao Zhuo said that Mei Pu was too hasty. Does that mean he shouldn't have rushed to save him?

She didn't understand the twists and turns, so she simply didn't think about it.

The two of them walked through the crowd and headed towards the Chinese army commander's tent.

Ma Pu's stand-in general was patrolling around, waving to signal the soldiers. When he saw Xiao Zhuo arriving, he still made an invitation gesture as before, and quickly led the way.

Entering the commander's tent, Shen Yuexi saw at a glance the table with half of its corner cut off. Maple's back was turned to them, holding a sword and standing with his head bowed.

The stand-in general walked up to him and whispered.

"Xiao Zhuo, you came just in time," Mapu turned around and waved his hand to order the stand-in general to retreat, "My father is in danger, will you help me or not?"

He seemed agitated, uncivilized, and even his tone was much stiffer.

Shen Yuexi was a little confused at first, but after thinking about it carefully, she understood.

The King of Xiliang did not allow Mepu to send troops to Langya Pass. Mepu privately led 10,000 cavalry for the sake of friendship. The King of Xiliang must be at a disadvantage. The Xirong army is not stupid and will definitely take the opportunity to attack. The King of Xiliang did not Xiao Zhuo's ability to command with less to defeat more. Part of the reason for his defeat can be attributed to Maple's disobedience.

No wonder Maple is so irritable. Maybe he regrets his actions.

Xiao Zhuo said: "First tell me what the current situation is like with the King of Xiliang?"

Ma Pu threw his long sword to the ground, making a clanging sound: "We lost more than ten thousand people in one battle. My father planned to lead his army to retreat to Yongwei County, but was cut off by Xirong, so he had to turn to Leshan County City. Xirong followed The city was surrounded."

"Leshan County?" Xiao Zhuo closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then opened his eyes and said, "If it's Yongwei County, it's okay. Leshan's city walls are old and low and in disrepair. If Xirong attacks for a long time, I'm afraid they won't be able to defend it."

"That's why I'm anxious!" Mapu walked over quickly and grabbed Xiao Zhuo's sleeve, "Xiao Zhuo, I have helped you retreat from the enemy here. If my father is defeated and dies, I will go to Jiuquan. I can’t rest in peace.”

Xiao Zhuo glanced at Shen Yuexi and said slowly to Mipu: "If you listen to my arrangement, I will help you."

After hearing this, Maple returned to the desk without saying a word, grabbed the handsome seal, turned around and walked back and said: "I had this intention, just give me your order."

Xiao Zhuo took over the seal of command and said to Mipu: "Mepu, if you stay here, Yue Xi will treat you."

"What?" Shen Yuexi and Maple shouted together.

Shen Yuexi still wanted to go with Xiao Zhuo, but Xiao Zhuo actually refused to let her go and wanted her to stay here.

Seeing that Xiao Zhuo looked like she could not refuse, she did not make a request. Instead, Maipu raised her voice and said: "The trapped person is my father, how can I not go."

"You can't fight like this," Xiao Zhuo refused unceremoniously, "I'll just go. Your illness is very dangerous. Only Yue Xi can save your life."

Before Ma Pu could tell, Xiao Zhuo interrupted with a wave of his hand: "If you don't comply, you can lead your own army back."

Shen Yuexi felt that Xiao Zhuo was quite greedy and wanted both sides. He not only wanted to save the King of Xiliang, but also wanted to save Ma Pu's life. Xirong had an army of 100,000. I wonder if the siege could be relieved with these 10,000 cavalry.

She would not believe it if it were anyone else, but if it were Xiao Zhuo leading the army, she would be confident. The only thing she doesn't quite understand is why Xiao Zhuo insists on keeping Ma Pu?

Mapu hesitated for a long time, then raised his head and stared at Xiao Zhuo and said, "Okay."

"An hour later, your substitute general and I will lead the army and set off. In the same month, you will return to Xiaogang Village for medical treatment. I will leave Qiu Liming and lead 500 sergeants to guard you."

"There is no need for so many," Maple said anxiously, "My father needs more troops. I..."

"Although Xirong has just been defeated, it may be harassed again in the future. It is a safe strategy to leave five hundred people to guard here," Xiao Zhuo interrupted him without comment, "Don't worry, I will try my best to rescue the King of Xiliang."

Mapu had nothing to say, so he could only nod in agreement. He walked to the entrance of the tent and looked to the east of the camp. There was a dense crowd of people squatting or sitting, guarded by hundreds of Xiliang cavalry holding weapons.

"There is another question, how to deal with these five thousand Xirong prisoners?"

After being reminded by Ma Pu, Shen Yuexi remembered that the Xirong army still had five thousand prisoners in the camp. What should they do?

Xiao Zhuo said coldly: "Kill."

Shen Yuexi was shocked. She didn't have time to think too much and rushed forward and said, "What are you talking about! These are five thousand people. Besides, they have already surrendered. Why do you want to kill them?"

She didn't expect Xiao Zhuo to suddenly say such harsh words.

In the history she had studied, she had also seen cases of entrapment and killing. She had always thought it was too cruel, but she never expected that it would be her turn to face it in person.

Xiao Zhuo said expressionlessly: "Yue Xi, don't forget. There is no food and grass in the camp to supply these five thousand prisoners."

"Don't the Xiliang cavalry have food and grass?" Shen Yuexi grabbed Xiao Zhuo's arm to prevent him from giving orders, turned to Maple, "Give them some."

Mapu seemed to dare not look at Shen Yuexi, lowered his head and said: "We came to the rescue this time and traveled quickly with light equipment. Everyone only brought five days of rations. Now there are only three days left. If they are distributed to the prisoners, we will not have any It’s time to eat.”

"Then we can't kill them." Shen Yuexi thought of a way out of desperation, "Why don't we let them go and let them go back to Xirong."

"It will take at least ten days to walk back to Xirong from here." Xiao Zhuo reminded her, "We don't have any extra horses to share with them. The five thousand enemy troops have no food and cannot march at all. If they take advantage of us to leave, they will charge. What should I do if I enter Xiaogang Village?”

Shen Yuexi was speechless for a moment.

What Xiao Zhuo said was reasonable. If they continued to be imprisoned, there would be no food and grass in this camp. Once the Xiliang cavalry left, the five thousand people started to attack, and Qiu Liming's few hundred sergeants were unable to resist them.

If they were released early, these five thousand captives would have nothing to eat and would not be able to walk back to Xirong. In order to survive, they could only choose to rob nearby villages. This would be equivalent to releasing a band of five thousand people. At that time, ten thousand people would Suffer.

It won’t work if you let it go, and it won’t work if you don’t let it go.

"Then we can't kill them," Shen Yuexi looked at Xiao Zhuo pleadingly, "Let me find a way."

In fact, there was no solution in her mind. But she instinctively felt that since she had surrendered, these five thousand lives should not have been lost like this. No matter how logically it made sense, she couldn't accept it emotionally.

"No, I can't take risks," Xiao Zhuo ignored her insistence. "If we let them go, not only will Xiaogang Village be devastated, but the surrounding villages such as Dongji Town will be the same. Even you... I'm afraid you won't be spared."

Ma Pu advised: "Miss Shen, this is a helpless strategy. Besides, the Xirong people are plundering wolves everywhere, so they can be killed without any hindrance."

"But please quickly order the sergeants to dig a deep hole outside the camp." Xiao Zhuo said to Maple, "We must set off as soon as possible."

Shen Yuexi rushed to the door of the tent, turned around, opened her arms to stop the two of them, and shouted to Xiao Zhuo: "If you kill them, I will never pay attention to you again."

Xiao Zhuo was startled for a moment, then turned to Shen Yuexi with lightning eyes: "Are you threatening me?"
Chapter completed!