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Chapter 404 The Subordinate Willing to Go to the North City Gate

Under the city gate, Bao Kui was tightly tied up and squatted at the foot of the city wall.

The soldiers guarding him didn't make things difficult for him, they just didn't tell him to move.

But Bao Kui himself felt guilty and uncomfortable.

He failed.

In such a way of "soldiers without bloodshed", they lost to the enemy inside and outside the west city gate.

Thinking of Uncle Zhongqin, he felt extremely guilty.

I don't know what's going on at the South Gate.

Speaking of it, Bao Kui is still inexperienced. After discovering Wan Cheng's tampering, he should send someone to report to Nancheng Gate as soon as possible.

He only focused on looking at the city gate, so that if he missed here, Uncle Zhongqin might not know about it.

Bao Kui was very depressed.

The army passed through the city gate one after another, and Bao Kui saw Princess Pingyang at a glance.

Women do not give way to men, and the eldest princess is heroic.

There is a big horse beside the eldest princess, and the person sitting on the horse...

Bao Kui suddenly widened his eyes.

Why is this person so familiar?

How could this man be so similar to Uncle Zhongqin?
No, not right!
This man is Uncle Zhongqin himself!
Isn't the old man commanding the defenders to guard the south gate?

Why is he here?
Why does he look like he is in the same group as the eldest princess?
A series of questions, like rolling waves, hit Bao Kui directly on the forehead.

The waves were too big and too high, making Bao Kui stare at the stars in the filming, and he was in a daze.

"You..." Bao Kui struggled to stand up, "Why do you..."

A few words burst out of his mouth, and Bao Kui's fuzzy mind suddenly cleared up.

Why else?
Because Zhongqinbo has colluded with the enemy.

Bao Kui's chest was tight, and for a while, he didn't know whether he was more angry or more puzzled: "You are the chief general, the emperor trusts you, and entrusts you with the defense of the capital, but you are collaborating with the enemy? Are you worthy of the emperor?"

Uncle Zhongqin heard the sound and turned to look at Bao Kui.

The horse does not belong to him, he just borrowed it from a cavalryman, and the horse stamped restlessly.

Uncle Zhongqin patted the horse's neck to show comfort, and then said: "The old man is sorry for the emperor, but can he be sorry for our Weng family?"

Bao Kui was taken aback.

He didn't expect that the old man would react like this.

He originally thought that the old man should feel guilty for asking such a question.

Moreover, there is unilateral loyalty and obedience between the monarch and his subjects, so there is nothing to be worthy of or sorry for.

Uncle Zhongqin looked at Bao Kui's expression, sighed and shook his head.

In all fairness, he doesn't bother Bao Kui.

Bao Kui's ability is not outstanding, and he has never fought in battle. When encountering a situation, he can't judge well.

This is why Bo Zhongqin chose to let Bao Kui guard the west gate.

But having said that, Bao Kui has a sense of responsibility, acts very dutifully, is diligent and conscientious, and is a solid brick of Da Zhou.

"Whose country is this? Who did this old man fight for?" Uncle Zhongqin asked him, pointing at him, "Nowadays, what happened to my grandson and great-granddaughter when my daughter just came out of the cold palace? The whole world is named Zhao, but Zhao Li is not the only one surnamed Zhao."

Bao Kui stood there dumbfounded.

Why didn't he know that the rebel who raised the flag was also a descendant of the Zhao family?

But he is a defender, he is serious about defending the city, is it wrong?
After the commander-in-chief Zhongqin Bo defected to the enemy and Bao Kui himself was captured, right and wrong seemed to be less important.

Bao Kui didn't say anything more, moved back under the city wall, and squatted down again against the brick wall.

Qin Zhi quickly ran down from the city wall, and hand in hand with Princess Chang and Uncle Zhongqin: "It's under control."

The eldest princess nodded, and said to Uncle Zhongqin, "Let's go to the south gate."

Uncle Zhongqin responded, and said to Qin Zhi: "There are not so many people at the south gate. You take Bao Kui to the north gate. After you take it, we will meet at the east gate."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhi turned to look at Bao Kui.

Bao Kui also raised his head abruptly, and looked at Uncle Zhongqin in disbelief.

Uncle Zhongqin said in a deep voice: "Whether they are tied up and thrown into the prison, and they will be dealt with one by one after the emperor's grandson's affairs are completed, or they are now following the old man and serving the emperor's grandson, think about it!"

Bao Kui gritted his teeth.

Will the emperor's grandson succeed?
Uncle Zhongqin has surrendered to the enemy, and the army entering the city has rushed into the imperial city, and it is a certainty.

The ending was predictable.

And when he was thrown into prison, he might not necessarily lose his life.

He has been in the officialdom for so many years, so he still understands the truth.

The emperor's grandson is taking the road of seizing the throne. After the event is completed, a smooth transition is the top priority.

If you want to be stable, you can't be merciful to the deadly enemy, but you must strike with precision, and others can move as little as possible.

Nine times out of ten, he Bao Kui stayed in prison for a while, and when it was his turn, he was released.

But after that?
Don't want to serve the emperor's grandson as king, pack up your clothes and go back to your hometown?

Bao Kui wanted to have that kind of boldness, but he had an old man and a young man, the old man took medicine all the year round, his daughter had to save for a dowry after a few years of marriage, and the son's marriage was another expense, and he had to support his father-in-law's family. So many people have to live on his salary.

He couldn't lose his job, and even had to live with his trousers stretched when he was demoted and his salary was reduced.

Then he can only continue to be a courtier of the Great Zhou, no matter who is sitting in that chair, he has to do a good job.

Since he will work for the emperor's grandson in the end, what reason is there to grit his teeth and refuse to board the boat?

"I, my subordinate," Bao Kui said, heartbroken, "this subordinate would like to go to the North City Gate!"

Uncle Zhongqin was very satisfied with his reaction, and nodded to Qin Zhi.

Qin Zhi walked over, helped Bao Kui up, patted his shoulder hard, and untied the rope.

Do not use suspicious people, and do not doubt employing people.

The hatchbacks are separated temporarily, one group of people is heading north, and the other group is heading south.

Qin Zhi took his soldiers and Bao Kui together and hurried to the gate of the north city.

At the same time, at the North City Gate, the guard Ruan Zhi was also restless.

He could also hear the sound of drums and horns outside the west city clearly, and he knew that the enemy army was attacking the city.

There was no enemy attack at the North City Gate, but they couldn't leave here for reinforcements until they received dispatch orders.

Ruan Zhi only sent a fast-footed guy to find out the situation in Xicheng.

Right now, the soldier ran back like flying, out of breath.

"What's the situation?" Ruan Zhi asked.

"The enemy army has entered the city!"

Ruan Zhi was stunned: "How is it possible!"

"The little one saw that Commander Bao was captured and the enemy general climbed up the city wall, so he ran back quickly."

Ruan Zhi's face was extremely pale.

The west city gate was broken, and the tall and strong city wall lost its meaning.

"They will definitely come to capture the North City Gate," Ruan Zhigao shouted, "Everyone grab your weapons and prepare to meet the enemy."

Not long after, the sound of trampling horseshoes came.

Ruan Zhi waited in strict formation, and then he saw the Qin flag carried by the enemy army, Qin Zhi in the lead, and Bao Kui.

what's the situation?
Wasn't Bao Kui arrested?
Why doesn't it look like a prisoner at all?
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