The prince is very cruel

"If you're meeting someone, don't get within twenty meters of him. This person is extremely cautious."

As he spoke, a look of helplessness appeared on Luo Zhongtian's face.

"If this person doesn't die, even if we survive, we will be like the walking corpse."

"Most of those here have lost their wives, children, and elders at his hands, or they can't stand him killing people for his own selfish gain."

Guan Ning nodded, thinking about what Liu Rui said in Zhangtou Town. Zhao Tai really did not give the local people a way to survive. They either had to donate food or join the army to die. Who could stand this?

"I see."

"I didn't say to cancel the operation."

"But I think we need to change the plan. We need to find a way to lure Zhao Tai out."

"Lure it out?" Everyone exclaimed, confused.

"That's right, lead it out!"

"If Zhao Tai is protected by tens of thousands of troops in the center, it will be difficult for us to ambush him successfully, even if tens of thousands of people come."

"But if we can lure them to the front of the army, cut off their retreat with rolling rocks and huge trees, blocking the golden time for the army to rescue them, and then assassinate them and retreat, that would be much more reasonable." Guan Ning said.

Luo Zhongtian frowned: "That's a good idea."

"But it's so difficult to draw it out."

"That's right. We are assassins. We don't even have time to hide. If we jump out to lure Zhao Tai, we will be courting death."

"Besides, Zhao Tai is not stupid. He has been assassinated so many times, how could he risk going to the front of the army and become disconnected from the troops!" Many people spoke up, obviously disagreeing.

Guan Ning raised the corner of his mouth: "He is not stupid, and he is cautious enough."

"Then why don't we just give him a reason he can't refuse?"

"What's the reason?" Luo Zhongtian inexplicably believed in Guan Ning and felt that he had an extraordinary steadiness.

"Fake imperial decree!" Guan Ning blurted out.

boom!

Everyone in Luo Zhongtian was struck by lightning, their eyes widened, wondering if they had heard it wrong.

"Falsely convey the imperial edict?"

"This……"

Obviously most people are wary.

Guan Ning asked in response, "If you're not afraid of assassinating Zhao Tai, then what else are you afraid of?"

"As long as Zhao Tai is killed, the worst that can happen is that I will be hunted down by the imperial court. It's not like I haven't been hunted down before. It's no big deal." He said calmly. In fact, if Zhao Tai was killed, the emperor would not only not blame him, but would be very happy.

But this matter involves too many things, so he cannot tell the other party.

The scene was completely silent. Luo Zhongtian and the others swallowed hard. Although they felt it was unreliable, Guan Ning had really been hunted down, yet he was still alive and well.

Compared to Guan Ning, they are so innocent.

Everyone looked at Luo Zhongtian to make a decision. After hesitating for a while, Luo Zhongtian gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness is right. We are not afraid of death, so what else are we afraid of?"

"I agree to this!"

As soon as he opened his mouth, the knights who were originally hesitant gritted their teeth and gave it their all.

"I agree!"

"As long as I can kill that old bastard Zhao Tai, I'll do anything!"

"Okay!" Guan Ning nodded: "Then let's do this!"

"How many people are there here?"

Luo Zhongtian said: "Thirty-three people."

Guan Ning had become the backbone, standing in the middle and saying, "Once the army arrives tomorrow, leave 23 people on the mountain to push the boulders and huge trees, and to assist us in retreating."

"Also, select ten of the most skilled men to block the road with me, and fake an imperial decree to make Zhao Tai kneel down and receive it."

"As soon as I make a move, the brothers on the mountain can cut the enemy army in half."

"Quick victory, quick exit!"

Luo Zhongtian and the others had bright eyes: "Okay!"

"Before that, we need to prepare ten sets of gray tights, with identical broad swords slung across their waists, and a bright yellow imperial edict." Guan Ning said clearly. He had seen the inner guards and people from the palace more than once, so these appearances were necessary.

"The clothes and the broadsword are fine."

"But bright yellow is exclusive to the royal family. Where can ordinary people find it?" someone frowned in confusion.

Guan Ning glanced at the sky and said, "I'll figure out a way to deal with this. There's still time."

"How about we split up and work together, then reunite here before daybreak?"

"no problem!"

"it is good!"

After a while, Guan Ning and Lou Xinyue left the scene separately.

"Why do people listen to you when we get there?" Lou Xinyue said.

Guan Ning grinned: "Maybe your man's personality is too charismatic."

Lou Xinyue rolled her eyes in a cold and beautiful manner, but it was undeniable that this was the fact.

"Where are we going to find the bright yellow imperial edict now?"

"This thing is not easy to fake. If we are recognized, we will become sitting ducks for the army." Even Lou Xinyue looked solemn. No matter how high her martial arts skills were, it was impossible for her to defeat an army.

"It's not hard to find cloth, nor is it hard to forge it. I've seen several genuine imperial edicts."

"But what we need now is dye!" Guan Ning frowned.

"dye?"

"Yes, bright yellow dye. This thing is impossible to find among the common people. Whoever has it will die."

"Then why did you volunteer to go look for him?" Lou Xinyue was speechless.

"We have to try our luck. Maybe there is one on the mountain." Guan Ning muttered, looking around.

"On the mountain?" Lou Xinyue was surprised.

"Yes, the most common folk method is to use wood, fruit, and boiled pigments for rendering."

"Also, some mountains have naturally grown colorful stones that can be used for dyeing after a little polishing."

"We only need to find one, and then we can create a fake imperial edict."

Hearing this, Lou Xinyue's beautiful eyes flickered: "You actually know this?"

"I've already told you, your man can do anything!" Guan Ning said with a proud smile.

"Bah!" Although Lou Xinyue looked disgusted on the surface, she felt relieved in her heart. Since he said so, it meant he was sure.

The two men searched deep into the valley, waded through streams, climbed hills, visited uninhabited corners, saw wild leopard dens, and turned over some forgotten graves.

Until midnight, there was still nothing to be found.

"Hey, this!"

"Guan Ning, is this okay?" Lou Xinyue tiptoed with her long legs and took a fruit.

Guan Ning took it and looked at it. His originally pleasantly surprised expression instantly frowned: "No, the color of this fruit is too light, and the color after boiling it will be even lighter. As soon as it is taken out, others will know it is fake."

"What should I do then?" Lou Xinyue was a little discouraged, with sweat on her fair forehead. She had been searching for a long time.

"There's a lot of gravel in this area. Didn't we just pick up a few pieces of jade?"

"I feel that there is a chance to find the stone, but it will take time."

"Come, I'll carry you on my back." Guan Ning felt sorry for her feet.

Lou Xinyue didn't hesitate, after all, they were an old couple, she jumped on him directly and relaxed completely on his back.

He whispered in her ear, "If you had known earlier, you should have asked the emperor for an imperial edict."