At night and dawn, there was a lot of noise outside the city.
"The mountains and forests outside the imperial capital stretch for more than ten miles. The fire is really raging to the sky. I'm afraid we will all die here." Zuo Shiren was so smoked that his face turned gray. Deep down, he was even more resentful. He kept staring at the city.
, but forgot that outside the city, it has become the layout of the Demon Queen.
"Brother Xu, Brother Xu?"
After shouting twice, Xu Mu turned his head from his contemplation. Fortunately, under his instructions, a lot of trees near the camp were cut down. Unable to make it in time, he followed the method of later generations and dug trenches to isolate the spread of the fire.
In addition, there are also many water transport operations, driving grain trucks constantly.
This sudden fire was discovered quickly and did not cause too terrible battle damage. But even so, several battalions in the South China Sea Alliance and many Yue people who liked to live in the mountains and forests died in the fire.
"Brother Xu, there is no way to go on like this. Sooner or later, you will be choked to death by the fire smoke. In weather like this, it means rain, and the streams and rivers not far away are almost dry."
"The fire plan was used outside the city. There should be no fire oil inside the imperial capital." Xu Mu said hesitantly. This killing plan of the Demon Queen was really terrifying.
"When the fire slows down a bit, I will immediately order an attack on the city." Zuo Shiren gritted his teeth, his voice full of anger.
"I guess... the Demon Queen will not stay in the city. She will try her best to leave Cangzhou while taking advantage of the chaos."
"Where could she go?"
"She is not alone. She also has the young emperor of the Ji Dynasty in her hands. Although she is unwilling to admit it, there are still many people in the world today who regard the young emperor as the legitimate royal family."
"But-" Xu Mu changed the topic and smiled.
"Brother Xu, what are you laughing at?" Zuo Shiren was stunned.
"Leader Zuo, you know that I like to speculate and see if I have missed anything. This time, I seem to have won a big lottery again... No, it's the boy Chang Wei, who is going to win a big lottery."
Zuo Shiren was confused after hearing this and simply stopped asking any more questions.
"Brother Xu, as long as the fire is blocked, we can attack the city within tomorrow."
"Can."
While the two were discussing, suddenly, Zhao Di led a large group of soldiers and marched back in a hurry.
"Brother Zuo, Brother Xu, I've got it!"
Xu Mu looked up and found Zhao Di's deployment, escorting dozens of people in Cangzhou armor. Among them, there was a man in tiger armor, with a cold face. At first glance, he didn't seem to have the slightest fear.
"My lord, it's Ning Wu!" Yu Wen, who was standing next to him, looked surprised.
Xu Mu frowned, so this is all correct. Ningwu's ten thousand people were indeed part of the mountain-burning army. For such an errand, they would most likely die in the fire.
God knows what means the Demon Queen used to make Ning Wu obey her orders like this.
"Brother Xu, who is he?"
"Ning Wu, the general who defends Xinyueguan in Cangzhou. He was also responsible for burning the mountain this time."
"Damn it." Zhao Di, who was standing next to him, drew his knife angrily and hit Ning Wu on the shoulder.
Xu Mu did not stop him. If Tai Shuyi was war-weary, then Ning Wu had become a full-fledged demon queen fang.
"Tell me, if the Demon Queen is in the city, what else can she do?"
Ning Wu coughed up blood and laughed. After laughing for a while, he suddenly knocked his chin hard and spit out half a bloody piece of minced meat.
"Leader, he bit his tongue..."
Zuo Shiren frowned and was no longer interested.
"Let's execute the beheading order."
Xu Mu sighed in his heart. In ancient society, kings were powerful, especially the orthodox royal family. Even in troubled times, there were still many people who supported it. If not, how could the Demon Queen have laid so many traps?
Now, Xu Mu only hopes that Chang Wei can get off to a good start.
"Alliance leader, the King of Shu, all the state kings, and our allies... more than 35,000 people have died in the sea of fire." General Pi, who counted the casualties, reported with red eyes.
Hearing this number, everyone present let out a bitter sigh.
"Everyone, please put out the fire first. I hate that Demon Queen for actually carrying out such a vicious plan and harming the common people!"
Walking back to the camp, Xu Mu thought about it and called Si Hu.
"Brother Hu, take five thousand people and rush to Feilong Forest to meet up with Chang Wei. Remember, listen to General Pi's advice along the way and don't act impulsively."
Si Hu's face was already excited, "Brother Mu, don't worry, Xiaoxiao Fu is my younger brother. I taught him to be a general. I am also made to be a general."
"Shut up...go."
Xu Mu originally wanted to send Yin Hu to follow him, but he found that among the people around him, only Yin Hu seemed to be able to discuss things occasionally.
"Six heroes, the Demon Queen is not only planning to burn mountains and kill people, but also a plan to escape from the golden cicada's shell."
…
Click.
Outside the imperial capital city, Ah Qi, a fast sword that had been caught on a tree, drew out his sword coldly like lightning, stabbing the two mounted allied scouts to the ground, both man and horse.
"Thief——"
tread.
Ah Qi stepped down hard, crushing the scolding scout's head. Even Tan Ma next to him did not escape the bad luck, and his neck was crushed by him.
Afterwards, Cai Yun calmly returned the sword and flew back to the Demon Queen.
"Ah Qi, you did a good job."
Hearing this sentence, the mute slave Ah Qi showed a slightly excited smile on his face.
"After passing the forest in front, you can cross the river. At first, I was afraid that Cangzhou would be surrounded, so I hid dozens of warships early. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be of great use."
"Leaving Cangzhou is my last move. Even if Xu Buyi doesn't die in the fire, he won't be able to catch up."
"Let's go."
Without any attachment anymore, Demon Queen Su prepared to walk through the forest with three thousand dead soldiers.
…
Chang Wei sat on a broken piece of wood, looking at the sun above his head and the cracks in the leaves, and let out a big yawn.
This time, according to the wishes of the little boss, he was lying in ambush in Feilong Forest, and it was said that he might make great achievements. If not, according to his temperament, he should have gone into the mountains to catch roe deer with Shahu.
"If there's a fire over there, will the silly tiger run into the mountains and pick up dead roe deer and carry them back?"
"General, all the ships discovered have been towed away." Just as Chang Wei was thinking, he suddenly heard the report from his subordinates.
"Very good. But... my boss said someone escaped from here. I've been waiting for a long time, but I still haven't seen anyone."
Chang Wei was a little impatient.
This time he led troops into the south of the Yangtze River, but he had not made any achievements. If he returned to his young master someday, he would be laughed to death.
"General, General Chang——"
A scout covered in blood, hit by several arrows, trudged back with difficulty.
Chang Wei was shocked, "What?"
"Enemy troops were discovered outside Feilong Forest! The scout battalion we are waiting for is almost dead!"
Chang Wei supported the scout and couldn't contain the ecstasy on his face.
"Tell me, general, how many people are there?"
"About thousands."
"My little boss is really a genius...guessed it right!"
Chang Wei didn't know that in fact, Xu Mu guessed at most three points. After all, in a place like the imperial capital, in order to facilitate the escape of the royal family, there should be a secret passage leading to the outside of the city.
Feilong Forest is the forest that must be passed through in the direction of crossing the river.
"Young men, pick up your swords with me and prepare to surround the enemy dogs!" Chang Wei grabbed the pear blossom gun, his voice breaking with excitement.