Princess Zhaoning said excitedly, "If we capture Zhu Ting, we can have his two thousand rebels in our hands. Why should we let him go?"
Although what Princess Zhaoning said made sense, Liu Rumei didn't really want to do it. She wanted Zhu Ting to be convinced. Anyway, she had brought more than a thousand soldiers and horses. When the two sides started a battle, Zhu Ting probably won.
Defeated.
At this time, Zhu Ting was also dumbfounded. How could he still do this? Fortunately, it was dark like this. If the sky was bright, he would be able to see his stunned look.
Liu Rumei persuaded him again, "Your Highness, let him go back. Tomorrow we will gong to gong and drum to make him convinced."
"No, we can't let him go back today no matter what. Let's solve this matter once and for all. We will go down the mountain early tomorrow morning."
Liu Rumei hadn't figured it out yet. Princess Zhaoning said she wanted to go down the mountain to claim credit.
But if you think carefully about what Princess Zhaoning said, this might not be a bad idea, but Liu Rumei is a bit of a charlatan and doesn't want to take advantage of others' danger.
Zhu Ting let out a long sigh, "It's really ridiculous that a dignified princess of a country would do such a bad thing."
Princess Zhaoning did not show any anger. Instead, she said with a smile, "As long as we win the battle between the two armies, it doesn't matter what method I use. By the way, you should think about how to save your head."
This sentence shocked Liu Rumei. Zhu Ting couldn't die at this time.
Thinking of this, he hurriedly said, "Zhu Ting, please listen to my advice. It is better to follow the princess's wishes and have your men surrender as soon as possible. This will be good for both of us."
Zhu Ting was silent for a moment, and finally asked leisurely, "Your Highness, do you really plan to do this?"
Princess Zhaoning chuckled, "Yes, you have fallen into my hands, of course I will not let you go!"
"If you don't make your men surrender, then naturally, you know what will happen!"
After a brief silence, Zhu Ting nodded, "Okay, then I will order the surrender, but having said that, there is nothing I can do if they don't listen to me."
In fact, Liu Rumei knew that Zhu Ting was just maintaining his last bit of stubbornness. He had already been arrested, how many of his men would choose to resist to the end? Probably not many.
At this moment, the little girl, Chu Han and others also arrived.
Seeing this scene, Princess Zhaoning became even more excited. She smiled and asked everyone to follow her to accept the surrender of Zhu Ting's men.
Liu Rumei followed Chen Dachun and others back silently without saying a word.
He knew that the matter on the mountain was settled, and he only had to take Chen Xiaobei and the others down from the mountain with peace of mind.
Seeing that Chen Dachun and the others were back, Chen Xiaobei seemed very excited and hugged them one by one. However, when he saw Liu Rumei, he was a little surprised, "Miss Liu, what's wrong with you? Why do you look downcast?"
Liu Rumei said something about the situation just now, but Chen Xiaobei laughed after hearing it.
"You are just too arrogant. What's the point of loyalty in this kind of thing?"
After hearing this, Liu Rumei glared at Chen Xiaobei angrily.
"I helped you save people and you still blamed me."
Well, Chen Xiaobei was helpless. He had to put on a smile and said, "What you did is right. After all, Zhu Ting is also very particular and let the people go without embarrassing the villagers. We shouldn't take advantage of them."
Danger."
After hearing his words, Liu Rumei showed a smile on her face.
At this time, the maid Xiaoqing came up and pulled Liu Rumei to the side.
"Miss, what are you doing? You have to pay attention to your identity. You are the Marquis's girl, and he is just a commoner. How can you talk to him in that tone?"
Liu Rumei looked at Xiao Qing and said seriously again, "What's wrong? Is there anything wrong with me talking to Brother Xiaobei?"
"Look at how you sound like Brother Xiaobei. He is a mountain man. After finishing this matter, we have to return to the capital."
"By the way, maybe you will become the Crown Princess one day. Don't just talk about Brother Xiaobei. You have to pay attention to the impact."
After hearing what Xiao Qing said, Liu Rumei was speechless for a while.
Crown Princess?
I have really had this dream before, but now even if I really want to make myself a princess, I have to think about it carefully.
After waiting for another half an hour, there was a bright light in the distance. Without asking, I knew it was the princess and the others who were back.
The princess looked very excited and shouted from a distance, "Liu Rumei, Chen Xiaobei, come and see, we have brought back all of the two thousand people."
Liu Rumei felt very unhappy.
But he still had to cheer up and go forward with Chen Xiaobei.
At this time, Zhu Ting had been tied up and pushed around.
His face showed dissatisfaction, but what's the use of being dissatisfied now?
Princess Zhaoning pointed at the two thousand soldiers behind her and showed off to Chen Xiaobei excitedly, "Did you see that all two thousand people have been made prisoners? Now the emperor won't scold me when I get back."
Alas, this Princess Zhaoning is still childish and greedy for success. Fortunately, the result this time is good.
Everyone had no time to rest and rushed back all night. At this time, they were also worried about the long night and many dreams, so it was better to go down the mountain as soon as possible.
At this time, Xiao Jingyun also saw Ma Han and others at the foot of the mountain.
Although the night was very late, Xiao Jingyun still patiently listened to Mahan's report, and then ordered the soldiers to take him down to rest.
After Ma Han left, Zhou Quan beside him couldn't help but said, "Your Highness, let's just attack the city tomorrow. I guess the people in the city have already dispersed."
Jamel Xiao shook his head.
"I want to win a quick victory, but tomorrow is not the best time to attack the city. I will have my own way tomorrow."
Early the next morning, Xiao Jingyun sent someone to find Zhu Jianyu.
"General Zhu, I want to ask you a favor."
Seeing how polite Xiao Jingyun was, Zhu Jianyu hurriedly raised his hand and said, "Why do you say that, Your Highness? If you have anything to do, just give me your instructions directly."
"I want you to go to the four gates and shout for the defenders in the city to surrender. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Jianyu smiled and said, "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will go now."
Xiao Jingyun nodded and told Zhou Quan and others to protect Zhu Jianyu's safety.
Zhou Quan ordered three thousand soldiers and horses, plus Zhu Jianyu's two thousand.
The two men, leading five thousand soldiers and horses, arrived outside the south gate first.
Zhu Jianyu reined in his horses just a stone's throw away from the city gate. This was on the edge of the bow and arrow range. Even if the enemy attacked by surprise, the arrows would have little power and would not cause much damage.
Standing here, Zhu Jianyu raised his voice and began to shout to the city, "Brothers in the city, listen, I am Zhu Jianyu."
When the defenders on the city saw him, they cheered up and started talking.
"It's Zhu Jianyu."
"Didn't he surrender to the Crown Prince? How dare he come to call for formation?"
After a brief discussion, everyone chose to shut up and listened to Zhu Jianyu continue to shout.