Zhu Youqing understood that the deputy general did not dare to explain who the reinforcements were, because he was afraid that he would upset the morale of the army without clarifying the situation. There can only be two situations at the moment, one is that the Feng family is coming, and the second is that they are coming to help Zhao Jingyun.
Zhu Youqing's heart was leaning towards the soldiers and horses of the Feng family. He really couldn't imagine where Zhao Jingyun could mobilize the soldiers and horses. In other words, who could listen to Zhao Jingyun's orders?
To be on the safe side, Zhu Youqing led his men and horses to greet him, hoping that people in the future would see clearly.
As the two teams got closer and closer, Zhu Youqing eliminated almost all the soldiers and horses around him. Because of Sun Ji's case, Minzhou, Jishi Army and Xingyuan Prefecture all sent troops, and they kept people watching.
If there was any movement over there, the news would be reported to them, and nothing like what happened today would have happened.
So it won't be them.
Who else could it be?
At this time, the face of a person slowly emerged in Zhu Youqing's mind. It was Xue Ding who was stationed in Gongling City in Xizhou. Until now, no one has figured out who Xue Ding belongs to.
The Feng family also suspected that Xue Ding, like Zhao Jingyun, had surrendered to King Yu.
After King Yu died in the battle, they had been concerned about Xue Ding's situation. Whenever Xue Ding showed any signs of depression, he would report the matter to the Feng family and classify Xue Ding as a member of King Yu's party.
But after such a long time, he had interacted with Xue Ding several times without finding any clues. Could it be that Xue Ding came to reinforce Zhao Jingyun this time?
Zhu Youqing stared intently at the two men at the front of the Qingqi.
Zhu Youqing's heart sank when he could get a rough look at the two people's faces. With a broad square face and thick eyebrows, it was indeed Xue Ding.
The person next to Xue Ding seems to be... Nie Shuang.
Zhu Youqing's heart sank. Maybe he had been negligent. Now he could only hope that Xue Ding would not attack him as he thought.
Xue Ding and others obviously also discovered Zhu Youqing.
There was still some distance between them, so Zhu Youqing said: "Is that Mr. Xue on the other side? Why did you come to Taozhou suddenly? There is a rebellion in Taozhou City right now, so I asked Mr. Xue to watch the battle on the sidelines, as a witness for us."
Zhu Youqing hoped that Xue Ding and others would stop after hearing this, but his expectations were soon dashed. Xue Ding seemed to have not heard and continued to come towards him with his troops.
Zhu Youqing immediately changed direction and led his men back to the military formation: "Retract the troops, retract the troops." He could only give up the siege for the time being.
Zhu Youqing was just thinking about how to talk to Xue Ding when he saw Xue Ding coming forward with a few people.
"But Mr. Zhu?" Xue Ding seemed to be very surprised, "What are you doing? We were ordered to go to Hezhou and take the road to Taozhou. Mr. Zhu, please be patient and let me ask about the situation clearly."
As soon as Xue Ding finished speaking, Zhu Youqing discovered that Xue Ding's soldiers and horses had spread to both sides, surrounding him.
Zhu Youqing:......
He clearly came to Taozhou specifically to help Zhao Jingyun.
What do you mean by asking and asking for peace of mind? This is too sloppy.
Zhao Jingyun on the city wall saw Xue Ding, a smile appeared on his face, and he shouted loudly: "Zhu Youqing colluded with Xi Ti and oppressed the people. My officer got the evidence, so he launched an army to rebel, trying to kill me and two senior officials in Beijing."
, cover up the crime, please help me take down Zhu Youqing, Mr. Xue."
Xue Ding didn't say much but said: "There is no proof for what you say. Please show me your face, Shangguan, so I can see."
When Zhu Youqing heard this, he felt a surge of anger in his chest and was about to explode with anger.
If you didn't look at what Xue Ding had done, listening to these words, you would really think that Xue Ding was questioning Zhao Jingyun.
I bother.
Xue Ding's mention of Shangguan in the capital was just to drag two Shangguan into trouble.
When this matter is reported to the capital, Shangguan can testify for them that they really passed by Taozhou and helped capture Zhao Jingyun at his request.
"Shameless." Zhu Youqing couldn't help but cursed.
Xue Ding raised his eyebrows slightly, and a smile appeared on his generous face. Zhu Youqing remembered that when he went to Gongling City to test Xue Ding, Xue Ding had a rigid face, and no matter what he said, he would only curl his lips. At that time, Xue Ding said
, he suffered from a crooked mouth.
Get rid of X’s crooked talk.
He actually believed it at the time.
On the city wall, Zhao Luoyang supported Xie Chen and showed his face. Xue Ding glanced at Xie Chen and said, "But Shangguan in the capital? May I ask the Shangguan's name?"
Xie Chen took out the fish talisman again and said, "I am Xie Chen from the Yushitai."
Xue Ding reached out and clasped his fists: "It's inconvenient to salute right away. Please don't blame me, sir. I believe that your officer will act impartially and will immediately lead the troops to arrest Zhu Youqing."
After saying this, Xue Ding waved his hand and ordered: "Sign up and keep everyone here."
Xie Chen looked at the embarrassment of everyone on the city tower, and then looked at Xue Ding's troops and horses starting to fight with Zhu Youqing's men, and felt mixed emotions in his heart.
If Cao Ben was secretive and refused to let reinforcements come, then these people in front of him were too... blatant, and they didn't even bother to set up a stage.
So whose people are these?
Xie Chen even felt that standing here was part of the arrangement, just to show off his fish charm and say something like this.
Let everything so-so have an explanation.
Xie Chen took a deep breath and turned to look at Zhao Jingyun. Was it Zhao Jingyun who arranged all this?
Zhao Luoyang felt Mr. Xie's fiery gaze staring straight at Zhao Jingyun's face.
"Alas," Zhao Luoyang sighed, "it turns out that all the people under the hands of the little mute are like this."
So arrogant and without any scruples.
But it should be like this. Their purpose is to capture Zhu Youqing and the Feng family and save the people of Taozhou. If this is the case, what else can they cover up?
Anyway, we are already here.
Standing at this moment in Taozhou, no matter how you explain it, you will be suspicious of the Feng family.
Zhao Jingyun, Xue Ding, Nie Shuang, these people put together will definitely make people think of King Yu. Even if the Feng family cannot find out that King Yu is not dead, the soldiers and horses planted by the little mute in Gongling City have been exposed.
Zhao Luoyang also asked the little mute: "Do you feel it is a pity?"
The little mute said: "They did what they had to do."
Shi Jiu felt Zhao Luoyang's thinking: "What are you thinking about?"
Zhao Luoyang said: "Little mute, he hasn't changed."
The troops and horses that Xue Ding brought were less than half of Zhu Youqing's, but Zhao Jingyun on the tower seemed very sure that Xue Ding would definitely win this battle.
This is also true.
When Zhu Youqing wanted to escape, he found that Xue Ding's men were like malignant sores clinging to the bones and could not be shaken off no matter what. The light cavalry led by Xue Ding were definitely the elite of his men, and they were particularly fierce in their attacks.
He killed several of them, but in just two rounds, 30% of his cavalry was lost.
Xue Ding's soldiers and horses were like mad dogs, as long as they bit flesh and blood, they would not let go. Although Zhu Youqing's soldiers had experienced wars, they had never seen such a scene, and they became timid after a few times.
In the fourth match, Zhu Youqing even injured his shoulder.
But Xue Ding was shouting and laughing: "Master Zhu, come and fight with me for a few times." After the news of King Yu's death came, Zhu Youqing came to his door several times, and his eyes kept scanning his face.
I had long wanted to slap him, but I finally had the chance to vent my anger.
When more than half of the men and horses were lost, Zhu Youqing wanted to escape, but was immediately stopped by Xue Ding.
"Don't run," Xue Ding looked at Zhu Youqing, "Didn't Master Zhu want to ask me something?"
A fire flashed in Zhu Youqing's mind, and he immediately understood what Xue Ding was referring to: "You..."
"Yes," Xue Ding said, "I am."
He is from King Yu.
Xue Ding held the long knife and turned it slightly, letting the sunlight fall on the sharp blade: "If this news is sent to the Feng family, can you make some merit?"
As he said that, Xue Ding leaned forward: "I'll tell you one more thing. If you send it to the Feng family, you will definitely be able to save your life."
Xue Ding raised his eyebrows: "Do you want to come and listen?"
Zhu Youqing could tell from Xue Ding's expression that this man did not lie to him. If he rushed over, he would definitely hear a secret.
Xue Ding rode forward, but Zhu Youqing did not flee, he decided to fight.
The sharp weapons collided together, and the two people were fighting together. However, after just two moves, Zhu Youqing regretted it. He did not expect that the gap between him and Xue Ding was so big. After just two blows, his tiger's mouth was shaken.
It's so cracked that I can barely hold the sharp weapon in my hand.
Xue Ding smiled: "My young master said that you will die here today. There is no need to send you to the court or report to the capital. This is his verdict for you."
Young Master? Zhu Youqing opened his eyes wide, Xue Ding’s Young Master, that is King Yu.
King Yu is not dead.
This secret was enough to save his life.
Zhu Youqing thought of this and only wanted to escape. Just when he turned around to leave, Xue Ding's sharp blade fell towards his neck.