From beggar to emperor: I am not Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 57 Into the Tiger's Den

Tao Ya still harbored fantasies and wanted to get another chance. He said earnestly: "Second brother, please listen to my advice and come back with me to admit your mistake to eldest brother. I think eldest brother will forgive you. We are still brothers. I don't want to Watching helplessly, our brothers in Crouching Tiger Camp are fighting each other to the point of killing each other."

Tian Kai could no longer listen to these words at this time. He clenched the knife in his hand and shouted to Tao Ya:

"Tao Ya, don't waste your breath anymore. For the sake of our old brotherhood, I won't fight you today. You can go back. Yang Xingmi is sitting in Yangzhou, encouraging you and my brothers to fight. Why doesn't he come? Tao Ya Ah Tao Ya, why are you so confused that you helped count the money after being sold!"

After saying that, Tian Kai turned back to the city, and the army around him slowly retreated.

Tao Ya looked at Tian Bo's men and horses walking away, knowing in her heart that Tian Bo could never change his mind. But for him and Tian Kai to face each other on the battlefield, with the former brothers fighting to the death, this is not what he wants to see.

After much thought, Tao Ya decided to go to the city in person and give her some earnest advice.

Zhang Chong, who had rushed to his side at this time, raised objections:

Tian Kai was stubborn and had no chance of repenting. The general had already done his best in front of the battle, but Tian Kai turned a deaf ear. Now it is too dangerous for the general to go into danger alone and he cannot enter the city.

Zhang Chong's words did not attract Tao Ya's attention. He was a little indifferent:

Tian Kai and I were sworn brothers in the Crouching Tiger Village in the past. Even if he had a grudge against Yang Xingmi, he would at least give me some face. Besides, I'm not doing it all for him, I'm doing it for the brothers in Crouching Tiger Camp. I don't want to see my brothers kill each other, and the people who die are all from Crouching Tiger Camp. If my persuasion can make some people change their minds, at least casualties can be avoided.

Zhang Chong reminded: "It's good that Tian Kai is your brother, but now he is involved with Zhu Yanshou. This Zhu Yanshou is not your brother, right? I heard that Tian Kai obeys Zhu Yanshou. He is now in a weak position, with only a few thousand troops. , and Zhu Yanshou has more than 1 people in his hands. If the general enters the city rashly, will Zhu Yanshou be disadvantageous to the general? "

How dare he——

Tao Ya became furious when she heard Zhu Yanshou's name.

This bastard, he still wants to change the world. When I followed Yang Xingmi to conquer the north and south, he was still playing in the mud. Didn't he just rely on his sister to gain Yang Xingmi's favor and give him a job as the military envoy of Heiyun Dudu? Did he really think he earned it through his own ability?

But his sister is dead, and he already knows this. Now I'm afraid he is determined to rebel.

Tian Kai was with him, and it was very likely that he would be coerced into rebelling. At this time, the general went to the city to persuade him, but it was pointless and very dangerous.

Tao Ya still insisted on her own opinion, how would she know if she didn't give it a try.

Ignoring Zhang Chong's advice, Tao Ya insisted on going into the city one more time, and finally tried to persuade Tian Kai.

Late at night, the camp outside the city was silent. Only Tao Ya's tent was still lit, and he couldn't sleep.

Tomorrow morning he would go into the city to see Tian Kai. This was the rhythm of going deep into the tiger's den. He knew the danger of this trip, but he still decided to go. For the tens of thousands of Crouching Tiger Camp soldiers, he felt that even the risk was worth it.

He lay on the desk and wanted to write a letter and write down all his thoughts. However, he got stuck after writing a few sentences and could not continue writing.

He thought that Tian Kai was also a big boss. What kind of letter was he writing? He just wrote it without writing it.

Thinking of this, he casually crumpled the manuscript paper into a ball and threw it away.

After dawn, Tao Ya left the camp alone and prepared to go to Huangzhou City.

Zhang Chong grabbed the reins and advised: "General, it is too dangerous to go alone and go deep into the tiger's den. It is better for me to go with you, general."

Tao Ya waved her hand: "No, you have to stay and guard the camp. You and I are both gone. If someone attacks us, it will be ruined."

Then why don't the general bring more people to help?

Tao Ya thought for a while and thought Zhang Chong's words made sense. Finally, she changed her plan and set off with a dozen guards.

Looking at the retreating figures of Tao Ya and his group, Zhang Chong always felt that something was wrong, and felt uneasy and uneasy. He turned around and ran back to the camp, immediately wrote a letter, and sent someone to Yangzhou immediately to give it to Yang Xingmi to report the incident.

At the same time, in Huangzhou City, Zhu Yanshou and Tian Kai were entertaining Du Hong's envoy Sun Miao, and they decided to move closer to Du Hong.

Following Du Hong's order, Sun Miao crossed the river to Huangzhou to discuss cooperation between the two parties. They bargained over the wine table and finally reached a preliminary intention to jointly fight against Yang Xingmi.

The two parties agreed that Zhu Yanshou and Tian Kai must raise a rebellion flag, and at the same time, in order to prove their sincerity and determination, they must execute the civil and military officials loyal to Yang Xingmi in Huangzhou City. This would completely cut off their escape route, and they could only follow Du Hong wholeheartedly. Deal with Yang Xingmi.

This move is indeed too vicious.

So can we not agree? When things have reached this point, do Zhu Yanshou and Tian Kai have any other options?

Their intention had been exposed. Yang Xingmi's army blocked the outside of Huangzhou City. There were heavy troops in front and a river behind them. They had no choice but to fight to the death with Yang Xingmi or surrender to Du Hong.

Zhu Yanshou and Tian Wei also knew that they had no cards in their hands, so they could only seek refuge with Du Hong, trying to use Du Hong's power to repel Yang Xingmi and save Huangzhou.

After receiving the two men's commitment, Du Hong began to send troops across the river to Huangzhou. According to the prior agreement, Du Hong's army arrived at Huangzhou City under the cover of night. The defenders had already received Zhu Yanshou's order to open the city gate and let him enter the city.

This was the second time Du Hong's army entered the city after losing Huangzhou.

Overnight, all key places in Huangzhou were controlled by Du Hong's army. Zhu Yanshou's Crouching Tiger Camp could only cooperate in maintaining public security, and instantly became like a puppet army.

And Tao Ya didn't know about all this.

At this time, he had arrived at the foot of Huangzhou City. He saw that the city gate was tightly closed and the city was heavily arrayed, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Tao Ya led people towards the city gate, only to hear someone shouting from the top of the city:

"Stop, what are you doing!"

Tao Ya ordered someone to reply.

Marshal Tao from Crouching Tiger Camp pays homage to your General Zhu and General Tian.

Hearing that Tao Ya had come to visit again, the defenders at the top of the city did not dare to make up their own minds and quickly sent someone to report to Zhu Yanshou.

At this time, Zhu Yanshou and Tian Kai were still drinking with Du Hong's envoy Sun Miao at the wine table.

Report to the general and ask Tao Ya to see him outside the city.

Hearing this, Zhu Yanshou and Tian Bo looked at each other. What, he is here again?

How can this be good?

Zhu Yanshou and Tian Kai looked at each other, Tian Kai winked at him, and Zhu Yanshou understood instantly.

He ordered: "Drive them away, they will disappear."

It seems that Tian Kai still cares about the old friendship and knows that it is unlucky for Tao Ya to enter the city at this time, so he signaled to Zhu Yanshou to refuse him entry, which was for his own good.

Sun Miao heard this, and he interjected: "Why not? No, I must meet, I must meet. This is a God-given opportunity. I was worried that he would not take the bait, but now it's good, I sent it to my door."

He ordered Zhu Yanshou: "Let them in immediately. I will catch them all in one fell swoop. Tao Ya is Yang Xingmi's general. If we capture him, the enemies outside the city will inevitably become in chaos without fighting. This is called capturing the thief first and capturing the king."

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