Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 849: Each Seeking a Way Out

Zhao Shuo smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Father, Lin Feng once told me that he wanted you to sit in that chair..."

Zhao Xun was startled and glanced at the old butler beside him.

The old man had his eyes half closed, as if he was asleep, and was motionless.

"Go get some more porridge."

The old butler agreed and turned to walk out.

Zhao Xun leaned forward and asked, "Zhao Shuo, did Lin Feng really say that?"

Zhao Shuo nodded vigorously.

Zhao Xun leaned back on the chair, facing upwards, staring blankly at the beams.

a long time.

"Zhao Shuo, go out of the city and find Lin Feng and see if you can become his younger brother again."

Zhao Shuo shook his head: "Father, Zhao Shuo swears to fight the rebels to the end and live and die with the city of Kyoto."

"It's meaningless. When a person dies, it's like a light goes out. Everything ceases to exist. Just follow Lin Feng and leave a root for our Zhao family."

"father..."

Zhao Xun closed his eyes and waved his hands: "Go, and don't come back."

Zhao Shuo understood that his father chose to preserve his own reputation, even at the cost of his life.

With tears in his eyes, Zhao Shuo looked deeply at King Rui, then stood up and walked out of the room.

Inside the palace, Zhao Zhen had already passed out on the dragon bed, unconscious.

Concubine Wan, who was serving beside her, winked at Concubine Du.

Concubine Du quietly got up, took her clothes from the bedside, put them on hurriedly, and walked out of the bedroom.

He came out of the hall and let out a long breath.

Walk quickly towards the path on the side.

Behind her were several palace maids and eunuchs, walking hurriedly.

Concubine Du returned to her bedroom and Xu Jin was already waiting inside.

The situation had reached such a state that the two of them became somewhat brazen and did not try to hide their actions from the public.

"Is everything packed?"

Concubine Du dismissed the servants and glanced at the things in the room.

Xu Jin nodded: "That's about it, when are we leaving?"

"The city has been starving for a long time. I'm afraid the rebels are about to break into the city. It's better to hurry than to be late. Find a good retreat route. Is it safe?"

"Don't worry, we are all brothers, there will be no problem."

"Okay, Xu Lang, I'll leave my entire life and property in your hands."

Xu Jin stepped forward and hugged Concubine Du.

"I have already bought a manor outside Tianzhi Mansion. From now on, you can hide your identity and be a happy landlord."

"Yeah, I know Xu Lang loves me."

The two of them were deeply in love, and their two young bodies were entangled together again.

After a while, the palace maid standing outside the door heard a familiar and shameless voice coming from inside the room.

After Concubine Du left, Concubine Wan also sat up from beside Zhao Zhen. She didn't dare to move too much for fear of waking up the emperor.

He was naked and reached out to pull a rope at the head of the bed.

The next moment, the carved wooden door of the bedroom was gently pushed open, and Zhu Qisheng walked in silently.

He walked straight to Concubine Wan and leaned close to her ear.

"Your Highness, the matter has been settled. The Grand Tutor has left a map for you. We can send someone to escort you there when the time comes."

Concubine Wan reached out and stroked Zhu Qisheng's white and chubby face.

"Alas, it's a pity for your loyalty. Why don't you come with me?"

Zhu Qisheng glanced at Concubine Wan's fair and delicate body.

He smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, please don't tease me. How can the emperor's people leave if they don't leave someone behind to cover their retreat?"

"You are a man of affection. Remember to come find me in your next life."

Concubine Wan choked up as she spoke.

Zhu Qisheng also lamented that everyone around the emperor was leaving one by one, and he wondered what he would think when he woke up.

Crown Prince Zhao Cun, fully armed and holding a bow, was standing on the top of the city wall, looking at the rebels who were like a swarm of ants below the city.

I don’t know how many attacks we repelled.

The large number of imperial guards relied on the high and thick walls of the city, so defense was not too difficult.

The biggest difficulty they faced was that their army of nearly 50,000 people was about to run out of food.

For 50,000 people, the daily consumption is very high. Even if all the food in the city is squeezed out, priority will be given to supplying the soldiers defending the city.

But it is still a drop in the bucket and demand exceeds supply.

At present, the soldiers of the Royal Guards only eat one meal a day, and they are too hungry to sleep at night.

Considering the physical exertion, one meal is hardly enough to sustain one for several days.

Zhao Cun led his guards on patrol on the city wall, encouraging the dejected soldiers from time to time and cheering them up.

When they were about to reach a garrison point, Zhao Shuo came out from the side and waved at Zhao Cun.

Zhao Cun signaled the guards to stay where they were and wait, while he strode into the garrison.

There was only Zhao Shuo inside, looking at Zhao Cun anxiously.

When Zhao Shuo saw Zhao Cun come in, he quickly pulled his hand and went to the corner.

"Your Highness, will you come out of the city with me tonight?"

Zhao Cun asked doubtfully, "Where are we going?"

"Go find Lin Feng."

Zhao Cun shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It's useless. This man is determined. Since the court has offended him, I think he will not turn back."

Zhao Shuo said anxiously, "Whether he comes back or not is another matter. At least we are safe with Lin Feng. We must leave a way out for the clan."

Zhao Cun pondered for a moment and said, "I am not the retreat of the great clan. The great clan has no retreat either. I have decided to live and die with the capital."

"Are you stupid? The first thing Zhao Zheng did when he entered the city was to kill Mr. Huang and you. What's the point of dying? If people die, everything is gone."

Zhao Shuo stopped being polite with him and tried his best to persuade him.

Zhao Cun was very depressed: "There is still a large family in the palace. If I leave, what will happen to my father? What will happen to my mother? And..."

"Stop, stop. We can't care about these things now. Let as many people as possible leave."

Zhao Cun raised his hand and pointed outside: "If we leave, these soldiers will surely collapse. Once the troops are dispersed, the rebels will be able to attack the city immediately. What will happen to the people in the city?"

Zhao Shuo looked at him helplessly.

This guy is hopeless. He has too many thoughts and too many concerns. In such a situation, if he doesn't die, no one will.

"The city is almost empty. Those who are still clinging to it are simply unwilling to give up their power and reputation. Your Highness, take care of yourself."

Zhao Shuo turned around and walked out, but was grabbed by Zhao Cun.

"Zhao Shuo, it was your father who asked you to leave, right?"

Zhao Shuo nodded: "Yes, my father's choice is the same as yours, he wants to die with Kyoto City."

"Prince Rui is also a man."

Zhao Shuo frowned. "Just forget it. As brothers, let me tell you something. Even without you, Zhao Cun, Jingdu City will still be Jingdu City, but the Zhao family will have no chance of making a comeback."

When Zhao Cun heard his words, he stood there speechless for a moment.

When Zhao Shuo saw it, he felt that there was still a chance.

"Your Highness, even if Zhao Zheng enters Kyoto, he will have to fight Lin Feng sooner or later. There can't be two tigers in one mountain. If we go to Lin Feng, the Zhao family still has a chance to retake Kyoto."

Zhao Cun murmured, "That makes sense, but what about these soldiers?"

"Here you go again, sacrificing the car to save the driver, don't you understand?"

"No, I will organize them and let as many as can escape."

Zhao Shuo grabbed him.

"Are you stupid? If we withdraw now, none of us will be able to escape."

"Then what do you think we should do?"