Eight hundred and seventieth chapters until tomorrow
"You came out, what about them?"
"Those guards?"
"These people can't be pretending to be beggars and get out of the city!"
Those people have such strong bodies and look murderous. No matter how they dress up, they don't look like beggars who have no money to eat!
Xie Xiang shook his head and immediately denied it.
"Of course not."
"They couldn't dress up as beggars, so they had to find another job. At that time, there was a group of performers in Xuzhou City. They had some jobs, such as high ladders, iron balls, etc., so we spent some money
, I borrowed it and asked the guards to dress up a little and dress up like members of the troupe. They took these heavy things and waited to leave the city while doing things, and just like that, they all sneaked out!"
"Hundred Opera Troupe?"
"It's really yours!"
Not to mention, a Xie Xiang dressed up as a beggar and could sneak out of the city casually. Coupled with a magical troupe, it was indeed not easy to arouse the suspicion of the officers and soldiers guarding the city.
The Baixi Troupe is equivalent to the modern circus. Most of its members have special skills. They are either strongmen or can perform ancient tricks. In short, they are similar to Taoists.
The heroes around Xie Xiang are indeed very outstanding and eye-catching from the appearance.
If you put on ordinary people's clothes and walk on the street, just looking at their pace, it might make people feel very strange.
But it's different when they dress up as jugglers. These people are originally characterized as marginalized people in society, unstable and have a large number of people.
It is relatively difficult for the government to control them. As long as they don't cause trouble, generally speaking, they won't pay much attention to them.
What's more, with the ongoing war between the North and the South, it is very possible for wandering groups like the Baixi Troupe to lead a chaotic life traveling around the country.
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The people in the city also need some entertainment projects, and the Baixi Troupe can bring them some happiness. As long as they can mix in it, the guards' strong physiques and fierce eyes will no longer be so suspicious.
"However, the situation is so chaotic now. Is there still a Baixi Opera Troupe in Xuzhou City?"
"Can they still perform?"
The only thing that Wang Mi couldn't figure out was right here. Normally, Xuzhou could not have received news of the fall of Yecheng.
Not only did Fu Fei rush to set up defenses, he was still in the mood to engage in entertainment work in the city.
Xie Xiang didn't know the key to this, so he nodded solemnly: "Yes!"
"There are really hundreds of opera troupes, and the city is in order and not chaotic at all. After we entered the city, we were shocked to see the situation in Xuzhou City. We thought that no one would be allowed to enter the city for a long time, but we
Unexpectedly, no one took care of this matter at all.”
"When strangers enter the city and move about in the city, no guards will ask questions at all. We also asked the members of the Baixi Troupe who lent us jobs, and they also said that in the past six months, the city of Xuzhou has been peaceful and peaceful.
There are no signs of war."
"No one checked my official credentials when I entered the city. Only when I left the city, someone checked. However, because I was dressed as a beggar and the guards were dressed as members of the troupe, they were not originally from Xuzhou City.
The soldiers guarding the city let us out."
Is the city's defense so lax?
This was really beyond Wang Mi's expectation.
"In your opinion, what is the condition of the soldiers in the city? Is their morale high?"
Since they still stayed in Xuzhou City for a while, it should be right to ask him these things.
Xie Xiang thought about it seriously, and at this time, Zeng Jing also returned to the tent and brought food.
Xie Xiang was on his way in a hurry. It was already late at night and he probably didn't have time to eat.
"Captain Zeng, thank you so much!"
"I've been so hungry for a long time!"
As soon as Xie Xiang said this, his belly seemed to know what he was thinking, and it began to growl loudly, which fully showed that he had been hungry for a long time.
He wasn't that hungry originally, but seeing Wang Mi was like seeing a relative, and suddenly he couldn't hold on any longer.
Ever since he left Yangzhou and entered Xuzhou, Xie Xiang had not had a good meal. He was so busy and nervous, so how could he even bother to eat?
The child was so hungry that Wang Mi was too embarrassed to scold him any more, so he had to wait for him to eat a few mouthfuls and rest his stomach before continuing to ask questions.
Zeng Jing, who was standing aside, was laughing, thinking that he had done something great, but in fact, Wang Mi felt uncomfortable in his heart!
We were about to get to the point of such a good topic, but we were interrupted by this guy.
Xie Xiang was so hungry that he just lowered his head to eat and couldn't think of anything else. He simply forgot about the events in Xuzhou City.
What a waste of time!
However, Wang Mi did not have nothing to do.
Although the information provided by Xie Xiang cannot reflect the true defense situation in Xuzhou City in a positive way, it is still useful.
Since the city is in order and the people's lives have not changed much, it means that Fu Fei is not preparing for war.
Especially in a head-to-head fight with the Jin army.
If this is the case, let alone mobilizing soldiers, at least the defense buildings in the city must be reinforced.
Trenches, fences, everything that needs to be done should be laid out without further delay.
Even though Fu Pi in Ye City is a waste, even this waste knows that while Murong Chui's troops were still gathering outside the city, Fu Pi strengthened the defense of Ye City, and various equipment was also used.
A lot of preparations.
To be honest, if he hadn't suddenly wanted to call the Jin army to disrupt the situation, the Xianbei people alone might not have been able to defeat Yecheng.
The Jin army was able to win quickly not because their physical fitness was much better than that of the Qin soldiers, but because they had advanced firearms to help them fight.
If it weren't for Tu Tu Tu Tu's firearms, no one in Yecheng would be able to say for sure.
Since Yecheng has fallen, such breaking news must have reached Xuzhou City. How could the ambitious Fu Fei, who was in Xuzhou, remain indifferent?
How could you not make any preparations?
Could it be that, as Li Dalian said, he just wanted to use Xuzhou City to have both sides?
Although there is such a possibility, we cannot take it lightly. After all, Fu Fei is still a stranger.
Even if he has to consider both left and right, he will still favor his own people in the end.
Once there is any disturbance on the Di Qin side, and if there is still a few flutters, I believe Fu Fei will definitely abandon the Jin army.
"Xiang'er, do you know anything about Fu Fei, the guard of Xuzhou City?"
Seeing that Xie Xiang was finally full, Wang Mi asked directly.
Rather than waiting for the little kid to get to the point himself, it would be better for him to point it out himself, which would save time.
When Xie Xiang heard this, he was stunned at first. He didn't know Fu Fei at all. When he was in Xuzhou City, he didn't hear anyone mention this name.
But since Wang Mi called this person the defender of Xuzhou, he must be a general.
Such a famous general still guards the Xuzhou Fortress. Xie Xiang stayed in the city for two days, but he never heard his name. Doesn't this explain something?
"Wang Shilang, I have never heard of this person."
"I stayed in Xuzhou City for a total of two days. During this period, in order to collect more information, I also talked a lot with the beggars. I never heard them mention this person."
Ancient cities are still very different from modern ones, especially those before the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The central city area was very small, and outside the city gate, there was almost a deserted countryside with no human habitation.
A limited number of people often live together in a small city, and news spreads very quickly between them.
Generally speaking it is more accurate.
If everything is true as Xie Xiang said, and he also carefully inquired about the situation in Xuzhou City, no one mentioned Fu Fei, which may really mean that Fu Fei did not do anything.
"Then have you seen a large number of troops gathering in Xuzhou City? Or is there something to strengthen the city defense construction?"
"No!"
"I didn't see it either." Xie Xiang was very sure.
Wang Mi's expression finally relaxed a little. If all the information he provided was true, then it might be possible to negotiate peace when we get to Xuzhou City tomorrow.
"Is Wang Shilang worried that Fu Fei will send troops to stop the Jin army?"
Wang Mi paused for a moment, but Xie Xiang suddenly said these words. Having such an opinion can be said to be mature.
Since he can see through this, there is no need to worry about him being a child and he still doesn't understand many things. You can discuss it with him.
"That's exactly what I have to worry about."
"Since the army wants to return to Jiankang quickly, Xuzhou is an insurmountable hurdle that must be passed. However, we still know nothing about the situation in Xuzhou City. Since you got out of Xuzhou City, you
I want to get some news from you."
"This is the second thing. The most important thing is that I want to find out the thoughts of Fu Fei, the defender of Xuzhou City. If he sees our army, will he fight back?"
"After all, he is still a Di in the final analysis, so he cannot be indifferent to the Jin army's victory."
Xie Xiang put down the porcelain bowl and shook his hand seriously.
He had other ideas about this matter.
"Why should Mr. Wang worry?"
"Let me see, Fu Fei won't do anything to the Jin army."
"Where do you start talking about this?"
So confident?
Could it be that Xie Xiang still has some news about Xuzhou hidden in his mind that he has not told him?
Wang Mi stared at Xie Xiang with concern, and Xie Xiang seemed to be a little adult, with his arms folded across his chest and his awe-inspiring aura.
"Our Jin army did not go to Xuzhou to occupy Xuzhou. As long as Fu Fei knows this and makes a guarantee, I believe he will not act rashly."
"Our army came to Xuzhou this time just to take advantage of it. As long as Fu Fei can enlarge his army and return to Jiankang, what if he continues to control Xuzhou?"
"For our army, Yecheng has been captured, and several cities along the route have also expressed their submission. Strictly speaking, Xuzhou's position here is also very awkward, and it is no different from the isolated city."
"Now, our army is passing through the border, and we don't intend to start a war with Fu Fei. Fu Fei is in a choke point like Xuzhou, which is very dangerous. The north is shaken, and the southern border is now firmly in the hands of Jin Dynasty.
, if Fu Fei is smart, he should stay put."
"If he didn't understand, wouldn't it be easy for the army to set out from Jingkou, cross Yangzhou, and attack Xuzhou?"
this……
This this……
The Xie Xiang in front of me is no longer a child, but a shrewd and wise general!
"I didn't expect that at such a young age, you could have such a vision!"
"Incredible!"
"It's really incredible!"
Although Wang Mi did not comment too much on Xie Xiang's words, his attitude was already expressed in a few words.
Frankly speaking, if it weren't for Xie Xiang, Wang Mi would not have thought of this level.
Xuzhou and Yangzhou are really close to each other. Now, north of Xuzhou, there are not many important towns around it that can be relied upon, only Xuzhou is left.
To the south of Xuzhou, it is obvious that most of the territory belongs to the Jin Dynasty.
Even if Fu Fei has Xuzhou City firmly in his hands, it seems difficult to shake the overall situation. Moreover, the Jin army passing through is not necessarily a bad thing for Fu Fei.
"When our army arrived at Xuzhou City, we did not fight Fu Fei, but only wanted to cross the border. Fu Fei was originally hanging outside Di Qin. The most important thing at the moment is probably to preserve our strength. If we don't fight with him, his strength will be reduced.
It is naturally a good thing for Fu Fei that it can be preserved to the greatest extent."
"That's right." Xie Xiang agreed.
That's what he thought from the beginning.
In fact, it is normal to think so.
In the troubled times of the late Jin Dynasty, the generals who guarded the important border towns often had different ideas from the generals who guarded Chang'an and Luoyang, cities in the hinterland that were difficult to invade.
Those important towns in the hinterland of Di Qin often shoulder more important missions, and they attach greater importance to guarding the core of Di Qin.
Once the enemy troops attack these cities, it means that Di Qin is in a critical situation, and the defenders of these cities will definitely fight back, regardless of everything.
In a place like Xuzhou, when there is no wind or waves on weekdays, fights and small conflicts are inevitable.
Being located on the border, it is easy for the enemy to surrender. Once the situation between the two armies is tense, it is very common to sell at a high price and take advantage of the city to escape.
Therefore, for Fu Fei, the most economical way now is to let the Jin army cross the border and pretend to be blind.
Otherwise, start a fight?
Can you beat it?
Not to mention how much assistance Di Qin could give him, but the strength of this Jin army should not be underestimated, and some areas immediately adjacent to Xuzhou were already under the control of the Jin Dynasty.
Once he makes them angry and rushes across the river, Fu Fei will only get bad fruits and absolutely no good fruits!
Thinking about it this way, maybe the situation is really not that complicated. Wait until tomorrow and everything will be answered.
Xie Xiang was young, and after eating and drinking enough, he soon became unable to hold on any longer. Wang Mi arranged him on his bed, and he fell asleep, barely taking a few minutes.
Wang Mi just lit a few more candles. When he turned around, he saw that he had already fallen asleep!
Sure enough, they are young and ignorant. No matter how anxious they are, no matter how critical the situation is, for children, even if their own lives are endangered, their fear can only last for such a short period of time.