Bai Haocheng was not a person who was good at words. Facing the passionate people of Zhao State, he almost stopped talking, but the result remained the same.
When there was no movement from the Yao army, the people just hoped that Bai Qige's sacrifice would bring peace. When the Yao army shouted outside the city, saying that they would withdraw immediately after handing over Bai Qige, the people who were already on the verge of breaking out completely broke out and rushed into the palace to capture Bai Jingfu.
, Bai Haocheng and others surrounded her. If Bai Qige hadn't been hidden in advance, she might have been twisted into the distant army by now.
After apologizing and explaining over and over again, he failed to get any understanding and consideration. When Bai Jingfu was at his wits' end, Bai Haocheng suddenly stepped forward, with an unusually calm tone and expression.
"Qi Ge is innocent. I don't want to explain this any further. Of course, I also know that it is the Bai family's fault that has caused the people to suffer. We have tried our best, but everyone can see that even with all the strength of Zhao State, we cannot compete with Yao State.
.No matter what, I am responsible for the innocent and unnecessary deaths of those people, and I will give everyone an explanation."
After saying that, Bai Haocheng fell into silence, and after a long time he spoke lightly again.
"Please give me one day. I promise to restore peace to Liang Shi before sunset tomorrow. If not, I, Bai Haocheng, am willing to let everyone do whatever they want."
After all, they are the Bai family who have been protecting Zhao State for so many years. Although Bai Haocheng's words made the people doubtful, most people were still willing to give him this opportunity, and also to themselves - if the Bai family was really pushed to a dead end, the capital of Zhao State would also have to
Everyone knows what has been trampled by iron hooves.
After persuading the troublemaking people away, Bai Haocheng returned to his room without saying a word. When he reappeared, he was cleanly washed and his armor was polished, as if he was going to a very important battle.
"Haocheng, what do you want? Is there any way to say it out? What's the point of being alone and bored?" Bai Jingfu was a little worried. He grabbed his son's wrist and refused to let him go out.
Bai Haocheng smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry, dad. Since I promised the folks, I will definitely find a way to solve it. Tomorrow morning, I will ask dad to lead a thousand light cavalry to guard the south gate of the capital. Several other generals have also made arrangements. Xiao Yu will protect my mother.
Dear, don't let the people who break in take advantage of the chaos to scare her old man."
Listening to Bai Haocheng's orderly arrangements, Bai Jingfu took a breath: "Are you planning to make a dangerous move or something? The distant army has several times more soldiers and horses. I have discussed with several generals for a long time and still can't think of a way to retreat from the enemy. Is it possible that you kid?
Have you figured it out?"
"Dad, please don't ask so many questions." Bai Haocheng still insisted not to let go. He carefully put on his helmet, his gentle breath as usual, "The Bai family will not be destroyed, and the Zhao Kingdom will not be destroyed."
Bai Haocheng's weird behavior left Bai Jingfu confused, but Bai Haoyu had no doubts about his brother. He patted his chest and raised his head slightly: "Second brother, just go ahead. I will protect my father, mother and sister. We are waiting for the second brother's triumphant return."
information!"
"Um."
Without any praise or praise, Bai Haocheng only patted his brother on the shoulder, looked at him meaningfully, and then turned and left.
This night was the quietest night since the war between the two armies. Even God was affected by it and stopped the continuous rain. The starry sky was bright and clear, and the bright moon hung high, as bright as jade. Baihao City inspected it as usual, and when he walked down the city wall,
Seeing Yu Che standing with red eyes and hands hanging down, he walked to his side and smiled lightly, and Yu Che's tears burst out uncontrollably.
"Thank you, Yu Che."
"Second Young Master thanked me once, there is no need to thank me again."
"I have a lot to thank you for. I never had time to talk to you before, but now it seems that most of the time I spent in the past has been wasted. If I had known this, I would rather spend more time at home, both for you and Qi Ge.
Good, you won’t be bullied so much by outsiders.”
For some reason, Yu Che felt that Bai Haocheng was particularly gentle at this time, and he became more courageous. His face turned slightly red and he said softly: "Second Young Master, go sit over there. It's rare to have a sunny day."
Bai Haocheng did not refuse. The two of them walked to the street well and sat down on a lawn. The moonlight cast their long figures on the ground and blended together lightly.
Yu Che was finally a little uneasy, and looked up at Bai Haocheng anxiously: "The young lady said that the second young master might do stupid things, is it true that the second young master can do something stupid?"
"What are you doing stupidly?" Bai Haocheng chuckled, "What I do is the result of careful consideration, and I will never be stupid and regret it. You, on the other hand, look aggrieved. Did Qige say something to you?"
"Me? I locked the young lady in the room according to the second young master's wishes. The young lady said that the second young master would do stupid things, and said that I was harming the second young master..." Yu Che sniffed, feeling full of grievances.
It started to rise up, and the lower the head was lowered, the lower one spoke and the voice became softer.
Yu Che has taken care of Bai Qige for many years, and Bai Haocheng can see the deep relationship between the two. It was his idea to lock Bai Qige this time. Yu Che feels wronged and he has the responsibility to comfort him. After hesitating for a moment, Bai Haocheng opened his arms and hugged Yu Che's shoulders.
He patted her head gently: "Silly girl, what Qi Ge said was angry, do you have to take it seriously? Cry. If you really feel wronged, cry out. Don't hold it back."
In fact, Yu Che didn't want to cry, but when Bai Haocheng said this, he inexplicably remembered many things. His nose became sore and he really wiped away tears.
After crying for a while, Yu Che suddenly burst into tears and smiled: "I can't remember how many times I cried in this day, and I was scolded by the young lady for being useless. Second young master, don't tell the young lady, the young lady always says that people who cry can't get things done.
I still have to save some face to serve the lady."
The half-joking words did not receive an immediate response. Bai Haocheng looked up at the moon. After a long time, he let go of his arms and gently wiped away the tears on Yu Che's face. Only then did he realize that the little girl's eyes were hazy, as if she was tired.
"Get some sleep."
"Huh? Why...sleep..." Before he could ask, Yu Che had already followed Bai Haocheng's strength and leaned on his shoulder. Through the armor, soft warmth could be felt faintly.
Yu Che understood that this was to let her rest, but she didn't understand what Bai Haocheng meant by doing this. Was it to thank her for not siding with Bai Qige but to help him, or was it just to see her in distress and feel pity for her? Maybe she was too sleepy.
Or maybe there was some kind of emotion that prevented her from thinking about it. She closed her eyes gently, and Yu Che quickly put aside the chaotic thoughts and fell into sleep quietly.
The bright and bright moon is moving little by little to the east, the sky is approaching dawn, and the night wind is slightly cold. Baihao City surrounds the sleeping Yu Che, his eyes staring at the face with a peaceful smile.
"sorry."
The deep sigh dissipated in the wind.
The dream that he couldn't remember was hurried and short, but it was sweeter than ever before in his life. When Yu Che reluctantly woke up, it was already bright. When he opened his eyes, he was still in Bai Haocheng's arms, and everything he touched was
Warm and warm, with a tenderness that no one can replace. She blushed and quietly raised her head, only to see her angular face looking towards the city gate, somewhat lost in thought.
"Second Young Master..." After calling out in a low voice, Yu Che reluctantly climbed up and straightened his clothes.
"Are you awake?" Bai Haocheng turned around and put on his usual gentle expression, "I'll go to the city wall to have a look, you go back first."
There was a faint shout in his ears, as if the distant army outside was shouting. Yu Che felt nervous and subconsciously grabbed Bai Haocheng's sleeve: "I'm going too!"
Bai Haocheng shook his head, and opened Yu Che's palm with determination, and his tone became softer: "There are other things for you to do. There is a wooden box in the room where I live, and there is something very important in the box. Go and help me.
Fetched."
"Ah... do you have to go now?" Net Bu jumped. Seeing Bai Haocheng's firm expression, Yu Che sighed reluctantly, "I understand, then I will get the things and go to the second young master - the second young master be careful
, Miss is still waiting for you."
Bai Haocheng waved his hand, turned around and strode towards the edge of the city. He didn't stop until he was far away and turned back, seeing Yu Che's figure disappearing at the corner of the street.
Open your palm, and a delicate and compact sachet lies in your palm, with a faint and elegant scent of vanilla.
"Qi Ge, live well."
The embroidery thread of the sachet was as red as blood, and it was placed close to the chest again. The hoarse voice had a meaning of farewell, but the cold wind was heartless and heartless, and did not know who to send these words to.
On this day, Baihao City appeared later than usual. The soldiers all heard about the people's siege of the palace yesterday. They couldn't help but be a little worried. They pretended not to know anything but secretly stared at their general, as if they wanted to read his face.
What I read on the page, however, Bai Haocheng's words and deeds were no different from usual. He still asked about the situation first and then patrolled, and was meticulous and careful in everything.
Standing on the battlements and looking down, I saw that the distant troops below the city had gathered neatly, their bright battle armor looked majestic and majestic under the rising sun, except for the one point in front of the formation that looked a little sluggish.
"General Bai Haocheng of Zhao Kingdom, please ask His Highness the Crown Prince to come forward and speak."
To the surprise of all the soldiers, Bai Haocheng actually loudly invited the invitation, and even the soldiers of the distant army started talking and whispering.
There is only a city wall between the two armies. Bai Haocheng's voice was loud and clear. Yi Chenjing could naturally hear it. He was about to clear his throat and respond. Unexpectedly, two veteran generals had already stopped in front of him. It seemed that they were actually communicating with Bai Haocheng.
Not even given a chance.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince went into battle ill and is in a lot of discomfort. I am sorry that I cannot talk to General Bai." One of the veteran generals clasped his fists in the distance with a calm and serious expression, "I am a first-grade general, Lu Kai. I wonder if I am qualified to say a few words on behalf of His Highness the Crown Prince.
"
After all, Zhao State is a vassal state of Yao State. Although Bai Haocheng is the first-rank commander-in-chief of the three armies in Zhao State, his actual status is not as good as that of Lu Kai, who is from the first rank. Of course, he cannot refuse the other party's offer to talk on behalf of Yi Chenjing. Bai Haocheng pondered slightly and nodded helplessly:
"It's up to you. I just want to ask His Majesty Yaohuang whether he means what he said and whether what he promised before can be fulfilled."
"What promise?" Yi Chenjing frowned, not understanding what Bai Haocheng said at all, and turned to Lu Kai angrily, "General Lu, what agreement did you make with General Bai? Why didn't you tell me?"
Lu Kai was respectful but not respectful to Yi Chenjing. When he heard his question, he did not answer. He nodded directly to Bai Haocheng with a loud and deep voice: "A golden word cannot be false. Isn't the imperial edict still in the hands of General Bai? What's the matter?"
Something to worry about?”
Except for Bai Haocheng and the four veterans of the Yaojun Army, the other soldiers all looked at a loss when listening to this conversation. Only Yi Chenjing was panicking. Looking at Bai Haocheng's calm face, he became more and more uneasy - in recent days, all military affairs have been handled by Yi Chen.
Xuan secretly manipulated it, and if it was an agreement, it must be Yi Chenxuan's trick.
Yi Chenjing forgot about his injuries, and suddenly pushed Lu Kai away like crazy and rushed forward, his hoarse voice almost roaring: "Bai Haocheng! You promised me that you will take care of Qi Ge for the rest of your life! You -"
A cold light flashed across, and no more blame could be uttered, only overwhelming exclamations.