Conferred Gods: Master Tongtian is my master

Chapter 117 Entering Jizhou City at Night

Outside Jizhou City, the autumn wind is bleak and the grass and trees are all yellow.

The army of King Ji Chang of the Western Zhou Dynasty was like a giant dragon, entrenched on the plains outside the city of Jizhou.

In the camp, flags were flying, and although the soldiers were wearing armor, their eyes revealed a bit of anticipation and anxiety.

Chonghouhu, the Northern Marquis, was worried at this moment. He anxiously found Jichang, the Western Marquis, who was reviewing the military report, and said anxiously:

"Lord Xibo, we have been here for three days. Can we go out of the city and challenge each other? If we continue to waste time like this, when will we be able to complete the task of quelling the rebellion in Jizhou?"

Ji Chang looked up, and his deep eyes seemed to contain endless wisdom.

He smiled slightly, calmly put down the military newspaper in his hand, and said slowly:

"Don't worry, Lord Beibo. Our Xiqi army has surrounded Jizhou City like an iron barrel."

He paused for a moment and continued:

"Besides, the Xiqi army has traveled all the way from west to north, and it is very tiring. If they don't rest up, how can they fight the enemy?"

"Secondly, I have already estimated that the food reserves in Jizhou City are limited, and there will be a shortage of food in two days."

"By then, we won't have to go and challenge them. Jizhou Marquis Su Hu will naturally send people out of the city to fight."

Chonghouhu frowned, as if he felt that Ji Chang's words were a little too optimistic. He pondered for a moment and said:

"Three days of rest is enough for the army. If we delay the attack and fail to take Jizhou City, the king will definitely blame you and me."

"So, tomorrow, I will send someone to challenge them at the foot of the city and test their strength."

Upon hearing this, Ji Chang raised his eyebrows slightly, and his tone revealed an unquestionable firmness:

"Marquis Beibo, the king has ordered that I am solely responsible for the attack on Jizhou City this time, and no one else is allowed to make decisions on their own. Even you are only assisting from the side, and you must obey my orders in everything."

It was rare for Xibohou Jichang to speak to people in such a stiff tone, and for a moment, Beibohou was really frightened.

"Okay, okay, in that case, I will not participate. However, I must make it clear in advance that if the king blames you, don't blame me for not reminding you." Beibo Hou said in a deep voice.

However, giving in did not mean that he was completely convinced by Ji Chang's plan.

He changed the subject and looked at Ji Chang suspiciously, with a hint of probing in his words:

"Hou Xibo, you are not trying to delay time and let them go because of your personal relationship with Su Hu, right?"

When Ji Chang heard this, a sharp light flashed in his eyes. He turned around and faced Chonghouhu, speaking in a firm and powerful voice:

"Marquis Beibo, I am loyal to the Shang Dynasty. How could I betray the king just because of my personal relationship with Su Hu?"

"The reason why I chose to besiege rather than attack is because I have already seen through the strengths and weaknesses of Jizhou City, as well as the food and grass reserves in the city."

"I believe that within two days, Jizhou City will be in chaos. Wouldn't it be safer for us to take it down in one fell swoop?"

Chonghouhu was stunned by Ji Chang's words. He did not expect Ji Chang to respond to his doubts so directly.

Although he had doubts in his heart, looking at Ji Chang's determined eyes, he knew that he could not find any flaws in it.

"In that case, I will trust you this time."

Chonghouhu took a deep breath and finally chose to believe Ji Chang.

He turned and left, still wondering in his heart whether Ji Chang's plan was really as foolproof as he said.

Or, thinking about whether Ji Chang could really attack his good friend.

Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, looked at the departing figure of Chonghouhu, the Marquis of Beibo, pondered for a while, and called for his personal guard.

"Has Bo Yikao come out of Jizhou City now?"

The guard quickly bowed and responded respectfully:

"My Lord, the eldest son has not come out since he entered Jizhou City yesterday."

"According to the report from the guards who followed the eldest master, the eldest master once tried to persuade Miss Su to flee with him, but Miss Su did not want her father and brother to fall into rebellion because of her, so she rejected the eldest master's kindness."

Ji Chang nodded slightly, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He naturally understood his son. Bo Yikao was gentle, kind and persistent, and his feelings for Su Daji were as deep as the ocean.

Otherwise, he would not have ignored his own opposition and said he wanted to follow the army to Jizhou City for Su Daji.

Soon after arriving in Jizhou City, Bo Yikao eagerly requested to enter the city to meet Su Daji.

Although Ji Chang knew that Jizhou City was in a tense confrontation at the moment, any small action could lead to unpredictable consequences.

However, Ji Chang still agreed to let Bo Yikao enter Jizhou City privately. Moreover, Ji Chang repeatedly told Bo Yikao to try his best to persuade Su Hu to surrender, and he would plead for him in front of the king.

Unexpectedly, Bo Yikao turned a deaf ear to his words and wanted to elope with Su Daji.

When Ji Chang heard the news, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart.

He understood that Bo Yikao's behavior was not only disrespectful to himself, but also irresponsible to Xiqi.

Ji Chang took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and said slowly:

"Tonight, I will meet with Su Hu in private. This matter is of great importance. You must be cautious and remember not to leak any information. Especially outside my tent, you must arrange for reliable people to guard it closely."

Ji Chang's voice was low and firm, with a gleam of wisdom in his eyes.

The King of Xibo said this because he knew that there must be spies arranged by the king in his military camp, and those people were here to monitor him.

Since the king asked me to come to Jizhou City to quell the rebellion, he was testing me to see if I had any ill intentions.

The king still feels resentful about the strange phenomena that occurred in Xiqi and the rumors spread by the people.

Therefore, the private meeting with Su Hu must not be known to others.

"Yes, Lord Marquis!"

The guard's figure flashed and quickly disappeared into the night.

He understood Ji Chang's intention and the importance of the matter, so he acted quickly, arranged personnel, and set up guards outside the tent.

……

It was late at night, the stars were twinkling, and Jizhou City was shrouded in silence.

At this time, a black shadow quietly appeared outside the city gate. The person was none other than Ji Chang, the King of Xibo. He was wearing a black cloak, had a firm face, and was followed closely by several personal guards.

Ji Chang's steps were steady and powerful, and every step seemed to silently announce his arrival.

His eyes were deep and sharp, as if they could penetrate all darkness and see through all truth.

However, this seemingly unknown whereabouts had actually been closely monitored by someone.

The moment Ji Chang entered Jizhou City, a spy in black quietly poked his head out from a corner of the city, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.

Afterwards, he hid his body and continued to follow Ji Chang into Jizhou City.

After some twists and turns, Xibo Hou Ji Chang finally arrived at the residence of Jizhou Hou Su Hu under the close protection of his personal guards.

After some arrangements, King Ji Chang of Xibo and Su Hu met formally.