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Xue Wuzhi walked to the city gate and looked down at the army outside the city. He saw Xue Youli and Chu Xinyue at the front at a glance.

He looked at his sister whom he hadn't seen for a long time, calmed down, and shouted, "Open the city gate!"

At the city gate, Xue Youli and Chu Xinyue were riding on tall and fine horses.

They were wearing flowing cloud armor forged from fine iron, which was surrounded by a faint golden glow under the sunlight.

Their black hair was tied into ponytails and fluttered in the wind, making them look heroic and full of majesty and dominance that had been honed on the battlefield.

At Xue Wuji's command, the city gate slowly opened, and the soldiers entered the city in high spirits under the gaze of everyone.

"Li'er!"

After arranging a place for all the soldiers to rest, Xue Wuzhi finally had time to find Xue Youli and the others.

Xue Youli saw his eldest brother and happily went to greet him, "Brother, how are the casualties in your camp?"

"We came to the Northern Frontier and fought Jiang Yuanshan's army five or six times. Hundreds of people died and nearly two thousand were injured. Dozens of the seriously injured are receiving treatment in the city."

After Xue Wuji finished explaining the wounded's situation to them, he let out a long sigh, "With you here, our chances of winning are even greater! Ah Li, you usually have the most ideas. Do you have any ideas for an easy victory?"

This time, the emperor sent him to recapture the northern border, and he also faced the army of Jiuzhou.

Xue Wuzhi felt heartbroken when he pointed the sword in his hand at his comrade who had fought side by side with him.

He never found a way to kill him.

After all, although Jiang Yuanshan is hateful, the soldiers under his command have protected the peace of the northern border with their flesh and blood.

How tragic would it be if they did not die at the hands of the enemy but at the hands of their own people?

How heartbroken would their families be when they learned of this outcome?

Xue Youli replied, "The families of these soldiers still live on the land of Jiuzhou. To deal with them, we must first attack their hearts!"

Xue Wuji replied, "I also tried to persuade those generals before, but the effect was minimal."

"That's because Jiang Yuanshan threatened them."

Xue Youli had already investigated the situation in the northern border, and Jiang Yuanshan's rebellion had naturally been planned for a long time.

He knew very well that many of these generals were not loyal to him, but to the Emperor of Jiuzhou.

Therefore, long before the rebellion, he sent people to control the families of these generals, brought them all to the northern border, trapped them in Jicheng, and sent guards to guard them.

Jiang Yuanshan threatened the lives of the soldiers' families and ordered everyone to give their all on the battlefield.

After listening to Xue Youli's words, Xue Wuji pondered for a moment, "Li'er, I want to sneak into Jicheng in the northern border tonight and rescue the families of these generals."

The families of the soldiers are innocent, and we cannot let them pay the price of their lives for Jiang Yuanshan’s ambition!

Xue Youli also had the same idea, "What a coincidence, Ah Yue and I just found out where their family members are being held!"

"Ah, me?"

Chu Xinyue, who was named, pointed at her nose with her backhand. She was stunned for a moment, then understood. "Ah, right, right! The people of Jiuzhou are one family! We have been wanting to save our families for a long time! Ali and I are going to take action tonight! Ali, right?"

Xue Youli nodded in agreement, then turned to look at his brother, "Brother, we will be responsible for rescuing them tonight!"

Of course Xue Wuzhi was worried about the two girls taking risks.

He frowned and thought for a moment, his handsome face becoming more serious. "Li'er, I've been in the Northern Frontier for many days and am very familiar with the terrain here. It would be safer for me to go!"

No matter how familiar he was with the terrain, he could not compare to Xue Youli who had a navigation system in hand.

Chu Xinyue looked at Xue Wuji and replied, "General Xue, Ali and I have a topographical map of Jicheng in the northern border. We also know the time of the guard changeover. It would be more appropriate for us to go. Besides, there are more important matters that require your help."

Xue Youli also nodded and said, "Brother, we need you to divert Jiang Yuanshan's attention by making a feint to the east and attacking in the west."

Xue Wuji looked at their confident expressions and agreed, "Okay!"

That night, the soldiers guarding the city gate of Jicheng had just finished changing shifts when suddenly a chorus of waving flags and shouting was heard outside the city gate.

"Oh no! Xue Wuji led his troops to attack Jicheng at night! Quick! Go report to the general and request reinforcements!"

The guards on the city gate looked at the countless Jiuzhou troops holding torches and heading towards the city gate in the distance, and their faces changed on the spot.

They received news that after Chu Xinyue defeated the Japanese army, she did not return to Beijing immediately, but led tens of thousands of troops to meet up with Xue Wuji.

Now, looking at the soldiers holding torches in the distance, and their team that was as long as a fire dragon with no end in sight, the guards on the city wall were horrified.

With so many soldiers surrounding Jicheng, they had no chance of winning even if they defended the city gates to the death.

However, they waited for a long time, but Xue Wuji did not take the initiative to attack the city.

"What's going on? Aren't they going to attack the city?"

On the city wall, the guards were on high alert.

But they waited for a long time and did not see Xue Wuzhi launch an attack.

Just as they were puzzled, Xue Wuji raised the simple loudspeaker made by Xue Youli and shouted at them, "Soldiers of the Northern Frontier, you have worked hard to protect the Northern Frontier over the years! Because of you, the people of Jiuzhou can avoid the suffering of war and live and work in peace. Before coming to the Northern Frontier, the emperor summoned me and asked me to bring a few words to you. The emperor said that as a general, you should serve the country and the people. Over the years, you have sacrificed your lives for the peace and tranquility of Jiuzhou. Everything you have done deserves to be recorded in history. You are warriors who resist foreign enemies, but how can you bear to point your swords at your compatriots now? Have you forgotten your original intention of rushing to the battlefield? Have you forgotten that you still have parents, wives and children at home waiting for your return? The Northern Frontier belongs to the people, not just Jiang Yuanshan! For his own ambition, he disregarded the lives of all the soldiers and made you bear the crime of treason. Are you still going to abandon your country and your beliefs for his own personal gain?"

Xue Wuzhi's voice was spread out by the cardboard speaker and drifted into the ears of all the guards with the night wind.

The soldiers on the city wall fell silent.

Yes, their original intention was to protect their loved ones and defend the country, so that the people of Jiuzhou could stay away from the war, rather than to help the evil and help Jiang Yuanshan realize his wishful thinking.

They don't want to become the eternal sinners of Jiuzhou, and they don't want to have the blood of their compatriots on their hands!

Xue Wuji saw that his words had shaken the morale of the Northern Frontier army, so he continued, "Everyone, think carefully. Why did you leave your hometowns and loved ones and rush to the front lines? Jiang Yuanshan used you to fight for him, causing all your compatriots to kill each other. He trampled on your sincerity and loyalty! He also betrayed the trust you placed in him!"

Murong Nan was standing next to Xue Wuji. After hearing his words, he couldn't help but raise his megaphone to introduce himself. "Soldiers, I am King Kang, and I come here on behalf of my brother. Now Nanzhao and the surrounding small countries are eyeing Jiuzhou covetously. If we fall into civil war, Dongying will be a lesson for us! If these small countries take advantage of the situation and divide up Jiuzhou's territory, you and I will be sinners for all eternity!"

Xue Wuji continued, "We are not enemies, but brothers who once fought side by side. If you lay down your weapons and open the city gates, I, as the commander-in-chief, will guarantee your lives! The day our army recaptures the northern border will be the day you return home and reunite with your families!"

The two of them sang in unison, and the patriotism of the guards on the city wall was suddenly ignited.

However, several soldiers, thinking of their loved ones being held hostage by Jiang Yuanshan, replied in a sad tone, "Many of our generals' families have been imprisoned by Jiang Yuanshan! If we can't defend the city gates, we will never see our families again!"

Just as they finished speaking, a loud "bang" was heard from inside the city wall.

Everyone turned their heads and saw a huge firework exploding in the night sky.

Fireworks lit up the night sky, and everyone seemed to see the dawn.

Seeing this, Xue Wuji looked at Murong Nan and saw excitement in each other's eyes.

"They succeeded!"

The fireworks were the signal sent by Xue Youli and Chu Xinyue that they had successfully rescued the soldiers' families.

Xue Wuji spoke again, his voice even louder, "Did you see the fireworks? This is Princess Qinghe telling everyone that she has successfully rescued all the hostages held captive by Jiang Yuanshan!"

Someone on the city wall couldn't believe it and asked, "General Xue, are you serious?"

Xue Wuji's heroic brows were filled with a solemn expression as he replied in a resounding voice, "I guarantee with my life that your families are safe!"

On the city wall, the soldiers looked at each other, having a fierce ideological struggle in their hearts.

Although Xue Wuzhi was young, he had achieved many remarkable feats in the wars against foreign enemies and was very prestigious in the army.

His abilities are admirable and every word he says carries weight.

Everyone was in high spirits and was completely moved by Xue Wuzhi and Murong Nan's words.

Finally, someone responded to them on the city wall.

"All soldiers, listen up! Open the city gates! Welcome the Jiuzhou army into the city!"

"Yes!"

So, the soldiers guarding the city opened the city gates, and many generals even walked to the city gates in person to welcome the army led by Xue Wuzhi into the city.

……

At this moment, in the city.

Jiang Yuanshan and Murong Mian were still discussing the battle plan with Murong Ye.

Suddenly, Jiang Yuanshan's confidant stumbled in and said, "Oh no! Oh no!"

Jiang Yuanshan looked at his panicked expression, frowned, and asked in a deep voice, "What happened?"

"General, all the hostages we held in the city have been rescued by Princess Qinghe!"

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuanshan jumped up from his chair in a panic. "I've deployed so many people around the yard to keep an eye on them. Even if Chu Xinyue had three heads and six arms, she wouldn't be able to rescue them so easily!"

"I don't know what tricks Princess Qinghe used to drug all our people..."

Before he could finish his words, another trusted confidant came running in, looking dusty and dejected. "General, this is terrible! The city gate has been breached! Xue Wuji has led a large army in! General, they will find us soon. I will escort you out of Jicheng immediately!"

Murong Mian had been kept in the backyard for too long. When she heard that the army had already attacked the city, she panicked and even felt a chill down her spine. "Husband, let's go!"

go?

Jicheng is his territory. If he abandons the city, where else can he go?

Jiang Yuanshan climbed up the ranks of General by relying on his own military achievements, step by step.

He rose from a peasant to where he is today, second only to the emperor, and the wealth and glory have nourished his ambition.

He became increasingly corrupted and began to have thoughts that he shouldn't have.

However, at this point, there is no turning back for him, he can only go down this path to the end!

Jiang Yuanshan looked at the bewildered Murong Mian and took a deep breath, "Madam, take Guangzong and leave through the secret passage first!"

Jiang Guangzong is the only son of Jiang Yuanshan and Murong Mian. Since Jiang Yuanshan is ready to burn his boats, he naturally has to leave a way out for his family.

Murong Mian shook her head vigorously. As soon as she opened her mouth, tears could not stop flowing down her face. "No! Husband, I want to stand by you!"

"Don't be stupid! If you and Guangzong stay here, I'll be worried! Only when you're safe can I let go of my fists and feet! Go!"

Murong Mian raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, "Okay, I'll listen to my husband!"

As she spoke, she turned her head and looked at Murong Ye, "Aye, your injuries haven't healed yet, come with me!"

Murong Ye glanced at the couple's inseparable look and nodded in agreement without even a second's hesitation, "Okay!"

He had fought against Chu Xinyue on the northeastern border. This woman had obviously never led troops in battle, but she was a master of military strategy and could even accurately calculate every plan of him and Jiu Caichuan Yifu.

Now that Chu Xinyue and Xue Wuzhi have reunited, there is no need for him to stay and confront them head-on.

He had a premonition that Jiang Yuanshan was very likely to follow in Cai Chuanyi's footsteps.

After all, compared with his life, his so-called pride was worthless!

Jiang Yuanshan sent his wife and children to the entrance of the secret passage, and then said to Murong Ye earnestly, "I entrust your sister and nephew to you!"

Murong Ye sneered in his heart, but his face was solemn, "Brother-in-law, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of my sister and Emperor Guangzong!"

Jiang Yuanshan sent them off and said in a deep voice to the soldiers around him, "Everyone, follow me to meet the enemy! We have lived in Jicheng for many years. Jicheng is our root. Tonight, we will live and die with Jicheng!"