Step on a branch

Chapter 399 There is only one chance

In the capital city in late autumn, after nightfall, it is already cold.

It's raining today.

The rain was not heavy, but the clouds were thick. The rain didn't stop until the fourth watch.

It was still dark, but the lights in Uncle Zhongyi's mansion were turned on.

Uncle Zhongyi wrapped himself up tightly and was ready to go to court.

Walking to the front yard, he looked up and saw Wan Cheng.

"What are you doing up so early?" Uncle Zhongyi asked him, "You don't go to court."

Wan Cheng bowed to his father and said, "I can't sleep, so I woke up."

Uncle Zhongyi sized him up and was about to reprimand him, but was interrupted by Wan Cheng.

"The rain has just stopped, and many places in the city are flooded. I'm afraid it will be difficult to walk," he said, "Father should hurry to the palace gate and wait before it's too late."

After hearing this, Uncle Zhongyi glanced at the soaked floor tiles, said nothing more, and walked away with his sleeves thrown.

Wan Cheng sent him out, and hurried to the west gate.

As far as he knows, it is his former boss Bao Kui who is in charge of Xicheng.

Of course, defending the city is a protracted battle, and the soldiers don't stay on duty day and night, there will be rotations.

Wan Cheng had inquired that Bao Kui was on night duty yesterday, until Maochu changed shifts, went back to the mansion to rest, and went to the city gate after waking up.

When we arrived near the west city gate, it happened to be Maoshi.

Wan Cheng glanced at the soldiers who were changing shifts, pulled himself together, and walked towards Bao Kui who was about to leave.

Although he was transferred from the Jingwei Commander, he really wanted to do something for Yongning Hou and others outside the city.

"My lord." He stepped forward to salute.

Bao Kui looked at him, then at the sky, quite puzzled: "Why is the son here?"

"I'm here to look for your lord," Wan Cheng pointed to a nearby tavern, "Your lord has worked hard all night, why don't I treat you to a bowl of hot noodle soup?"

Bao Kui did not refuse.

Firstly, Bao Kui didn't want to refute his face when Wan Cheng was on the road; secondly, Bao Kui was really hungry, he ate a bowl of noodles to warm himself up, and he just went back to sleep.

The two entered the restaurant and asked for a private room.

While waiting for the table, Wan Cheng resolutely stated the purpose of his visit: "I came to look for you, just like asking about the situation outside the city. My mother still lives in Zhuangzi, so I don't know if I will be disturbed by the rebels."

Bao Kui wondered, "Why didn't you take Mrs. Uncle back to Beijing before?"

"It's my fault. I'm afraid that there will be a fight in the city, and I won't be safe in Zhuangzi. That's what I persuaded my father," Wan Cheng said with a sneering smile, "For this reason, my father has quite a problem.

Actually, it's still because of me.

I personally think that because of my relationship with the Qin family, I shouldn't cause trouble to the adults, so suspension is necessary.

My father is a bit stubborn, thinking that I have been dragged down by the Qin family, and I am not satisfied with what I said.

There is no room for negotiation about the suspension, so I thought, if I come to know more about the situation outside the city, and let my father know that Zhuangzi is safe, he will feel more at ease. "

This makes sense in theory.

Bao Kui didn't notice something was wrong, and smiled wryly: "Every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite."

Xiao Er sent me some noodles.

Bao Kui took a sip of the hot soup and sighed: "Just outside the west gate where I guard, the enemy army is also stationed, led by Princess Pingyang herself.

Although she is a woman, I dare not underestimate her at all.

Fortunately, they haven't made any big moves yet.

On the contrary, outside the gate of Nancheng, I heard that Qin Yin called out yesterday, and it was very lively.

As far as I know, the enemy army is besieging the city and has not disturbed the villages on the outskirts of Beijing. Presumably, there is no need to worry about Mrs. Uncle's safety. "

"That's good, that's good," Wan Cheng said, "If there is any situation in the future, I hope you can communicate with me at your convenience. I really regret it. When I was able to go in and out before, if my mother If you pick it up, even if there is a fight in the city, the family will be together, so at least we can take care of it."

"It's easy to say, easy to say." Bao Kui responded with all his mouth.

Holding the chopsticks, Bao Kui sucked the noodles in big mouthfuls. He added a lot of spicy peppers, and he was sweating all over after one mouthful.

Wan Cheng used it slowly, but he didn't pay attention to it at all.

He was looking at Bao Kui's waist card.

If he has this waist card, he can use it as an arrow to mobilize the defense of the west city gate, and maybe he can also open the city gate.

However, it is useless to just open the city gate, the army must be let in immediately.

If you want to cooperate with the inside and the outside like this, you have to think carefully.

After all, there is only one chance.

Before he seized the opportunity, he had to see the appearance of the waist card clearly, and the fake one had to be fake.

The two of them ate noodles while the other observed, and there was no other movement in the private room.

When the bottom of the bowl was empty, Bao Kui put down the bowl and stretched out comfortably: "Today, I'm not polite to your son, when he returns to the yamen, I will invite you back."

Wan Cheng kept up with it.

Bao Kui got up and wanted to leave, but suddenly, a deafening horn sounded outside the window, and his expression changed suddenly.

"What's going on?" Wan Cheng was also taken aback.

"The enemy is attacking the city," Bao Kui said anxiously, "Why are you here at this time?"

As he spoke, Bao Kui rushed downstairs with three steps at a time, holding up the hem of his clothes.

Wan Cheng hurriedly threw a piece of broken silver on the table, and hurriedly chased after it.

This restaurant is only a few dozen steps away from the city gate, and when you look up, you can see the movement.

On the city wall, soldiers were running, and inside the closed city gate, there were many horse-rejecting posts.

Without saying a word, Bao Kui galloped forward and walked up the steps to the tower.

Wan Cheng muffled and followed behind.

The nearby soldiers were busy preparing to meet the enemy, and few people paid attention to him. Even if they saw him, they thought he was with Bao Kui and didn't bother to stop him.

Even Bao Kui didn't put his mind on Wan Cheng.

He stood on the city wall, staring wide-eyed at the front.

The clouds are still very low, and the vision is not transparent, and the brazier is lit next to it.

In layers of dense fog, the army outside the city approached with the sound of drums.

"The eldest princess leads the army, and Qin Zhi is on the side to assist." The guard hurriedly said to Bao Kui.

Through the mist, Bao Kui vaguely saw the fluttering "Gui" flag and tall ladder carts lined up.

"Where's Uncle Zhongqin?" He asked, "Have you informed him?"

"I have already reported."

Not long after, the messenger sent new news.

"Uncle Zhongqin went to the south gate. The main force of the enemy army, led by Qin Yin, is launching an offensive from outside the south gate."

Upon hearing this, Bao Kui turned his head and looked in the direction of Nancheng.

It was far away and surrounded by fog, so it was impossible to see clearly, but vaguely, he seemed to hear the sound of fighting.

"What's the situation north and east?" he asked again.

"I don't know yet!"

Subconsciously, Bao Kui wanted to shout, "Ask Beicheng and Dongcheng to transfer troops", but he held back the words.

Uncle Zhongqin has to arrange for the deployment of troops, and it is not his turn to make a fuss about it.

Furthermore, I am also afraid that the enemy will attack from east to west.

His responsibility is to guard the west city gate.

"Everyone who can climb the city wall will come up and guard against their ladders," Bao Kui shouted, "Leave people at the city gates, in case they prepare to rush cars behind!"

Following his instructions, the soldiers acted one after another.

Wan Cheng bent over, hid in the turret next to him, stared closely at Bao Kui and his badge.

　Scratching my head, I also want to go to the city as soon as possible, I also want to enter the palace as soon as possible, I wish I could just finish the book.

　　But, no, it has to end well...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)