Li Yunxi did not explain, looked at Liu Qingyan beside him, and said in a joking tone.

"Tell me, where did my husband go? Could it be that he was captured by a big bear instead of being rescued by the gods? Or maybe he was carried away by a pack of wolves. But that guy was seriously ill and didn't have half a ounce of meat left." Now, the beast probably won’t take a fancy to him..."

Liu Qingyan could tell that King Xi's smile was extremely forced, and he said anxiously and helplessly.

"Your Highness, how long has it been and you are still thinking of him? We can't die here, why don't we fight them!"

Li Yunxi shook his head,

"Do not go to war unless it is absolutely necessary. The massacre of civilians is a military order issued by Su Mu. The soldiers themselves are just following the order. It is excusable. If we really start a fight, Su Mu will take the opportunity to rebel. , reinforcements will also join in the suppression, and all the losses will be Dakang’s troops, and Dark Snake can’t wait to applaud in celebration.”

Liu Qingyan persuaded again reluctantly.

"How about His Highness and his subordinates lead a group of cavalry to find a way to break out before reinforcements arrive?"

Li Yunxi replied.

"The wall is down and everyone is pushing. Even if you escape, you may not be able to return to the capital safely. Besides, if I escape, what will the people of Tangzhou do? Those people must say that the people of Tangzhou rioted with me. Maybe They will also set fire to the city. If you come back and see the people in ruins, you must not curse me to death."

"Your Highness, but..."

Liu Qingyan scratched his head and couldn't think of any other way.

Li Yunxi picked up a red date from the fruit plate and threw it to him

"Okay, have a sweet jujube, don't look so sad, can you imitate your teacher, and be a little bit like death?"

Reaching out to take the flying dates, Liu Qingyan chewed them happily and said vaguely.

"He is an eminent monk, and his subordinates cannot learn from him."

Not long after, everyone saw a large group of soldiers in the distance, marching toward Tangzhou City with overwhelming force.

Compared with Sumu's skirmishers, these soldiers came well prepared. They wore iron armor, held up shields, and pushed catapults, ladders, siege engines, flint cannons, etc. They looked menacing at first sight.

Then, everyone saw Su Mu coming forward and exchanging a few words with the leading soldiers. Then, the two groups of soldiers merged together, and the darkness was like a big dark cloud that could cover the sky and the earth. The city wall of Tangzhou approaches.

The sound of the iron boots on the ground was like thunder and smoke billowing.

The soldiers guarding the city were frightened by the momentum, with timidity in their eyes, and the weapons in their hands were trembling secretly.

Li Yunxi had no fear in his eyes. He stood on the city wall, at the front of the crowd, his bronze armor shining, his red cloak fluttering in the wind, and his heroic appearance.

The army stopped less than fifty feet away from the city wall. They arranged various siege equipment neatly, as if waiting for the siege signal.

Li Yunxi shouted loudly to the general who came to support him.

"General Tang, you are the deputy general. Where is the general?"

This general was inspected by the Palace Chief and had only just taken office. It was impossible for Emperor Kangxi to entrust him with such an important task.

General Tang replied loudly.

"General Bai has been suffering from abdominal pain and diarrhea since last night. He is unable to dispatch troops at all, so he sent a junior general to lead troops to support."

"Old slick."

Li Yunxi cursed in a low voice and asked loudly.

"What decree did your father give?"

General Tang said truthfully.

"Let us come and take a look. If the situation is true, we will send troops to suppress it. If the situation is not true, let us escort His Royal Highness King Xi back to the capital to resist the crime of not returning."

Li Yunxi smiled and asked,

"Then General Tang thinks the situation is true, or does it not match up?"

General Tang hesitated for a moment and replied.

"I don't know, general. If His Highness really has no intention of rebellion, please relinquish military power and return to the capital with me."

The lieutenant general knew what he saw and heard along the way and whether the disaster was real or not. However, before he came, he had received a large sum of money from the princeling. The prince also promised him a lifetime of prosperity and wealth. He is so obsessed with money that he tells lies with his eyes open.

Li Yunxi smiled understandingly and said.

"I will return to the capital to collect my guilt, but I will not be escorted back. You can wait for two more days, and I will prove my innocence. If there is no change in the imperial edict after two days, it will not be too late for you to attack the city again."

Anyone who is not a fool will understand that once you choose to be escorted, you will be the same as before. You may have died of illness on the way or been killed by an assassin. You can make it up as you like.

General Tang was about to say something more when he saw Li Yunxi staring at him with a sharp look. He suddenly felt as if his dirty heart had been seen through, and he did not dare to look directly at him.

When Su Mu heard this, he said to General Tang impatiently.

"What else are you telling him? King Xi rebelled against the decree, privately mobilized troops, and occupied Tangzhou. Isn't the fact in front of you? Hurry up and attack the city!"

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