Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 105 Dingyang Tower, Zhang Yuan’s Choice
A blue-gray mist rose from the streets outside Dingyang Tower and drifted towards the bluestone square in front of Dingyang Tower.

Figures walked briskly, shuttling through the fog, running on the bluestone square, and rushing towards Dingyang Tower.

The warriors under Dingyang Tower quickly gathered and defended the stone steps after hearing the "enemy attack".

Heavy wooden shields were placed in front, and long spears were raised, taking advantage of the height of the stone steps to form a simple shield wall.

"The smoke is poisonous, be careful to remove the poison and hold your breath."

"Longbowman, three-stage projectile."

"Guard the gate and send a signal."

The warrior in front of the stone steps was not commanded by Jiang Qing, but a short but very strong young man.

The young man placed his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist and passed down orders in an orderly manner.

This kind of behavior clearly shows that he comes from a military background.

From the fifth floor of Dingyang Tower, you can clearly see the scene below.

"It's the work of the Heavenly Demon Palace." Old Guo spoke in a deep voice, a look of fear on his face.

Everyone in Beiyan has a natural fear of the Heavenly Demon Palace.

At this time, Ouyang Xu and Princess Fengming had already reached the edge of the corridor and could see the situation below clearly.

Behind the fog, there were more than three hundred figures gathered.

Not only that, there were figures running along the streets and in the houses.

This time, Beiyan actually deployed so many manpower downstairs of Dingyang Tower!

"kill--"

From the direction of Ershui Lane, a group of figures rushed out and collided with the warriors arranged by Ouyang Xu.

This is to cut off the retreat route arranged by Ouyang Xu!
If so many people with extraordinary strength blocked the retreat route, it would be extremely difficult for either Ouyang Xu or Princess Fengming to leave.

Moreover, since Beiyan has arranged so many people to come, there must be top experts present.

Ouyang Xu looked solemn.

He chose the meeting place and made the defensive arrangements.

But at this time, there are so many powerful enemies besieging us.

It only means that his arrangements have already been known by the spies of Northern Yan.

There is a traitor among his people!

Fenglan glanced at Zhang Yuan.

Yesterday, Zhang Yuan told her about the layout of the areas surrounding Dingyang Tower and suggested that she change the meeting place.

If I had really listened to Zhang Yuan's advice yesterday, this situation wouldn't have happened, right?
"Princess Fengming, I'll take you away."

Turning his head to look at Feng Lan, Ouyang Xu's face looked serious.

Princess Fengming came to meet him at the place he arranged, and he, Ouyang Xu, had the obligation to send Princess Fengming out safely.

Even if he and his men had to fight to the death, they had to let Princess Fengming leave.

Hearing Ouyang Xu's words, Mr. Guo frowned.

Feng Lan did not answer, but looked at Zhang Yuan.

"Captain Zhang, given the current situation, what do you think I should do?"

Leaving with Ouyang Xu is a good choice.

But that would put her in a passive position.

What's more, she has Xiao Tonglin in her hands.

Ouyang Xu certainly wouldn't mind killing Xiao Tonglin.

But in Fenglan's opinion, a living Xiao Tonglin is more useful.

"Prince Ouyang, please go first."

Zhang Yuan looked downstairs and said, "According to your layout, we should go along the river."

"If you don't leave now, once the Heavenly Demon Palace experts block your way, you won't be able to escape."

Zhang Yuan's words made Ouyang Xu's expression change.

Ouyang Xu was not surprised that Zhang Yuan saw through his plan.

Zhang Yuan was so familiar with Toyota County that he could tell which route was best for retreat just by standing on the roof of a fifth-floor building.

"What about you?" Taking a deep breath, Ouyang Xu looked at Zhang Yuan.

Fenglan also looked at Zhang Yuan.

At this moment, she actually felt a sense of peace in her heart as if Zhang Yuan was here.

Is it because Zhang Yuan was able to remain calm and composed in such a situation that gave her an illusion?

Not to mention, this composure alone is more than that of a sixth-rank captain.

He can at least be a fifth-rank lieutenant general in the army.

"We're not going anywhere."

Zhang Yuan looked down, his voice a little erratic. "Five years ago, I lost Fengtian County. Today, I will never leave."

Fenglan was stunned.

Ouyang Xu opened his mouth, but didn't know how to start.

Five years ago, he personally acquired Toyota County from Zhang Yuan.

Today, he might have to flee Toyota County in a panic.

Old Guo looked down and saw that the people arranged by the Northern Yan court had crossed the square and rushed up the stone steps.

Attacking the shield wall and flying over the stone steps, these agile warriors are about to break through the defense.

One team in particular was extremely well-organized and was definitely the elite of the army.

The number of people in the court was beyond imagination, and we couldn’t hold out for long.

"Prince, this is not the time to hesitate."

Mr. Guo grabbed Ouyang Xu's arm and looked at Zhang Yuan.

"Young friend Zhang, I have no right to interfere with your choice, but you must remember that today's meeting will affect the future of Qin and Yan, and will affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of people on the border."

"The lives of the prince and princess are more important than anything else."

After saying that, he grabbed Ouyang Xu and ran quickly towards the stairs.

"Princess Fengming." Ouyang Xu turned his head and looked at Feng Lan who was standing in front of the windowsill.

Seeing Feng Lan turn to look at him, Ouyang Xu gritted his teeth and said, "It is my honor to meet the princess. If we are destined to meet again in the future, Ouyang Xu will definitely..."

Before he could explain clearly what he was going to do, Ouyang Xu had already been dragged downstairs by Mr. Guo.

Fenglan was a little dazed.

Yesterday, Ouyang Ming said that Ouyang Xu was obsessed with martial arts.

During today's meeting, Fenglan deliberately avoided the topic of engagement.

What did Ouyang Xu want to say at this time?
If Ouyang Xu had such thoughts, then yesterday Ouyang Ming——

Feng Lan's expression changed. She quickly walked to the stairs and shouted to the people below, "Be careful of Ouyang Ming!"

Not knowing whether Ouyang Xu heard it or not, Feng Lan turned to the edge of the corridor and saw a team of warriors outside Dingyang Tower forming a tight formation, protecting Ouyang Xu and starting to retreat.

The direction they were heading was exactly as arranged before. Once they reached the river, they could walk along the river and directly leave Toyota County.

As this group of warriors retreated, the Beiyan warriors crossed the stone steps and rushed towards Dingyang Tower.

Below, next to the gate of Dingyang Tower, a few guards were guarding the carriage frame.

"Are you betting that the people of Beiyan will hunt down Ouyang Xu and give up the siege?"

Feng Lan spoke softly, her expression becoming much calmer.

If they had followed Ouyang Xu just now, it is very likely that none of them would have been able to escape.

Although Ouyang Xu's team failed to attract the pursuers, at least the pursuers were dragged here.

Even if Ying Fenglan died in Dingyang Tower today, Ouyang Xu took away a contract document, and the surrender of the Zhenxi Army was done.

"Can you tell me about the loss of Toyota County?"

In such a situation, life and death are no longer in our hands.

Fenglan suddenly wanted to hear Zhang Yuan talk about what happened in Toyota County back then.

The bloody Toyota battle that was not recorded in history books.

After hearing the story, she could jump down from this place with peace of mind.

I guess Zhang Yuan had already made up his mind to die, which is why he insisted on staying here.

I had wronged Zhang Yuan.

I shouldn't think of him as someone who is good at flattering and scheming.

A person who has experienced that bloody battle is not a coward.

How was Toyota County lost back then?
Zhang Yuan looked downstairs with a calm expression.

The scene that I had dreamed of countless times was now slowly becoming blurred.

It doesn't matter how it was lost.

What’s important is how to get it back.

"retreat--"

Downstairs, Qin Yuqing grabbed Xiao Tonglin's clothes, holding a crossbow in one hand, and retreated to Dingyang Tower under the protection of Qi Yue.

A team of Beiyan warriors chased after them and rushed towards the gate.

"close the door!"

Qi Yue shouted, stepped out with a sword in hand, rushed to the door, stood on the stone steps, and pointed the sword forward.

"Xiaoyue..." Qin Yuqing called out softly.

"Close the door!" Qi Yue shouted, and green light flowed on the sword in his hand.

(End of this chapter)