Who put the yellow robe on me?

Murong Hao nodded, his tone affirmative. "Yes, we lived in this Xizhou City for a long time back then, and later the Western Regions led their forces to attack. We specially built this secret passage to defend against the Western Regions. Although it has not been used for many years, based on the attainments of our people, the secret passage should still be accessible."

Jiang Chen held Murong Hao's hand, his gratitude overflowing with words: "General Murong, this is God's help! If we can cooperate internally and externally, the capture of Xizhou City is just around the corner!"

Zhong Wenbin was delighted when he heard this: "Your Highness, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Jiang Chen quickly calmed down, his eyes firm: "Don't be careless, we need to make a detailed plan to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

He turned to Zhong Xiaodan and Zuo Yongyu beside him and said, "Zhong Xiaodan, Zuo Yongyu, select elite soldiers and form a team of 1,000. Have them change into ordinary people's clothes and follow General Murong into the city through the secret passage. Remember, we must keep it secret and not alert the enemy."

Zhong Xiaodan clasped his fists and accepted the order: "Your Highness, rest assured, we will complete the mission."

Zuo Yongyu also nodded solemnly: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, we will definitely fulfill our mission."

Jiang Chen looked at them, his heart full of trust.

He knew very well that this operation was of great importance and that any carelessness would result in all efforts being wasted. However, Zhong Xiaodan and Zuo Yongyu were both brave and resourceful and would definitely complete the mission brilliantly.

As night falls, the sky is like a deep blue curtain, dotted with stars.

Inside the camp, the soldiers chatted quietly, preparing for the upcoming operation. A gentle breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees, slightly diluting the bloody atmosphere of the battlefield.

Zhong Xiaodan stood in a hidden corner, carefully checking the soldiers' camouflage.

Everyone changed into plain cloth clothes and carried bags containing weapons, looking like ordinary people.

"Everyone, this operation is of vital importance, so you must be careful. After entering the city, obey orders and do not act on your own." Zhong Xiaodan whispered, his eyes sweeping across everyone's face.

The soldiers nodded one after another, with determination glittering in their eyes.

Zuo Yongyu walked over, patted Zhong Xiaodan on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "General Annan, you are our commander-in-chief this time. I will do my best to cooperate with you!"

Zhong Xiaodan smiled slightly and said, "General Zuo, we will definitely be able to complete the mission assigned by His Highness and capture Xizhou City."

Murong Hao walked up to them, his expression solemn. "The entrance to the secret passage is in a forest not far away. Everyone, follow me closely and don't make any noise."

The team set off quietly under the cover of night.

The surroundings were silent and hushed, with only the rustling of footsteps on fallen leaves. The occasional chirping of insects in the distance only added to the deepness of the night.

After walking for about a quarter of an hour, Murong Hao stopped in front of a rock wall covered with vines. He pushed aside the dense vegetation, revealing a stone door.

"This is the entrance to the secret passage." He whispered, took out a rusty key from his arms and inserted it into the lock of the stone door.

With a "click", the stone door slowly opened, and a gust of moist air mixed with the scent of soil and rotten leaves blew in.

"Everyone be careful, follow the people in front and don't fall behind." Zhong Xiaodan reminded.

The team filed in. The secret passage was pitch black, and one could not see one's hand in front of one's face.

Zuo Yongyu lit the torch, and the dim flame illuminated the narrow passage. The water droplets dripping from the stone wall reflected the faint light.

"No one has been here for many years." Zuo Yongyu sighed, his fingers gently brushing across the stone wall, feeling a hint of coolness.

Murong Hao led the way, explaining as he walked, "Building this secret passage took a tremendous amount of manpower and resources. Later, the Western Regions captured Xizhou City, forcing our people to retreat, and the secret passage was forgotten."

Zhong Xiaodan nodded: "Fortunately, otherwise the people from the Western Regions would have discovered the secret passage and would have sealed it off long ago."

After walking for about half an hour, a ray of light appeared in front of us.

Murong Hao stopped and turned around and said, "The exit of the secret passage is just ahead, leading directly to an abandoned courtyard in the city."

Zhong Xiaodan gripped the sword tightly in his hand, his expression serious: "Everyone, be prepared, we may encounter the enemy at any time."

The team quietly walked out of the secret passage and came to a dilapidated courtyard.

The yard was overgrown with weeds, clearly untended for years. The night wind blew through, causing the dilapidated window frames to creak, creating a particularly eerie sound.

"Next, we need to disperse our actions to avoid arousing suspicion," Murong Hao said. "Everyone pretend to be residents of the city. When the agreed time comes, we will fire flares outside the city and launch a joint attack."

Zhong Xiaodan nodded: "Understood. Everyone, please stay hidden and don't reveal your identity."

The soldiers quickly dispersed and blended into the night in the city.

However, even as they were taking action, General Mammon on the city wall did not relax. He stood on a high point with a stern gaze, looking out at the camp outside the city.

"General, the enemy seems to have no new movements." A deputy general came forward to report.

General Mammon frowned, feeling a little uneasy. "Something's wrong. The Daliang army won't just give up. They must have a conspiracy."

The deputy general asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

General Mammon thought for a moment and said coldly, "Increase patrols in the city, especially in the remote streets and alleys, to see if there are any enemies sneaking in. We must not give them any opportunity to take advantage."

At the same time, Jiang Chen was in the camp outside the city, staring towards Xizhou City. He felt both anticipation and a hint of worry.

"Your Highness, it's almost time." Zhong Wenbin walked to his side and said in a low voice.

Jiang Chen nodded: "Pass the order and prepare to launch an offensive. Once the signal flares are launched from the city, we will attack the city with all our strength and cooperate with the actions inside the city."

The war drums sounded again, breaking the silence of the night.

The Daliang army lined up outside the city, the light of torches illuminated the darkness, and the soldiers' morale was high.

The defenders on the city wall immediately went on alert. General Mammon shouted, "The enemy has launched an attack! All units, take your positions and hold your ground!"

Inside the city, soldiers led by Zhong Xiaodan and Zuo Yongyu quietly gathered at various important locations.

They put on soldiers' armor, held weapons in hand, and waited for the appointed moment.

"Action!" Zhong Xiaodan ordered in a low voice.

After hearing Zhong Xiaodan's instructions, Zuo Yongyu threw the flare in his hand into the sky and fired it directly!

Outside Xizhou City, Mi Chunhong saw the signal flare in the sky and said to Jiang Chen, "Your Highness, General! Look, that's the signal flare from Second Young Master Zhong!"

"Beat the drum! Attack!" After seeing Jiang Chen's signal, the general began to issue the order for the general attack!

"Rush!!"