Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 156: Gaochang City

Xuanyuan Feiyan frowned, secretly chuckling. Even as the Northern Qiang army pressed forward, General Pang was still busy hanging out with women.

Thinking of this, Xuanyuan Feiyan felt anxious and dissatisfied, but he didn't dare to act rashly. After all, last time, an unsuspecting guard knocked on the door while General Pang was "exercising", and when he came out, he was beheaded by General Pang.

"General Pang, please hurry up!" Xuanyuan Feiyan was anxious at the door, muttering to herself, but she didn't dare to shout loudly. She could only stand outside the door helplessly, feeling anxious in her heart.

After a while, the noise inside finally died down. Xuanyuan Feiyan couldn't wait any longer. She took a deep breath, carefully walked over, knocked on the door, and tentatively called out, "General Pang?"

A lazy response came from inside the house, with the fatigue of just exercising: "Who is it? Coming, coming!"

The door creaked open, and General Pang walked out, disheveled and weary. He still reeked of alcohol and cosmetics, and looked rather lazy.

Xuanyuan Feiyan glanced into the room and saw the bed was messy, the curtains askew, and two young women were lying lazily on the bed, looking tired.

The whole room was filled with an indescribable chaotic and charming atmosphere. Obviously, General Pang's "movement" space was so vast that it attracted people's attention.

When General Pang saw Xuanyuan Feiyan, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and his voice was a little lazy: "General Xuanyuan? Why are you back so early? Didn't I tell you to go to the front line?"

Xuanyuan Feiyan saluted and spoke hurriedly, "General, something terrible has happened! General Xianyu has sent me back to tell you—the Northern Qiang army has been dispatched! They are approaching Gaochang! Please go to Tingzhou immediately to get reinforcements, otherwise Gaochang may not be able to hold on!"

General Pang's originally lazy expression suddenly froze, his face turned pale in an instant, and his body trembled.

He quickly straightened his clothes, his voice a little panicked: "What? The Northern Qiang army... is already here? How long until they arrive?"

"Report!" Suddenly, a soldier hurried to the front of the Grand Marshal's Mansion, his face full of fear. He knelt on one knee and said in a hurried voice: "Report to the Grand Marshal! A large number of Northern Qiang people have appeared outside the city gate! They are challenging us!"

General Pang's face turned pale instantly, and his lips trembled slightly: "What? So fast?"

Xuanyuan Feiyan was also stunned when he heard the news. He had originally thought that it would take some time for the Northern Qiang troops to reach Gaochang, but he had not expected that the enemy would already be approaching the city gates.

Damn it! It was all that Daliang guy's fault. He delayed us for so long!

His heart sank suddenly. The Northern Qiang army had appeared in front of them, and Gaochang had not yet made any effective defensive deployment.

General Pang stood there, his hands trembling, and the panic on his face was obvious.

He originally got a job in Gaochang through nepotism. He indulged in sensual pleasures on weekdays. Now that the enemy was approaching, he had no idea how to respond. He could only grab his clothes with his hands and look around in panic.

"General Xuanyuan...what should we do?" There was obvious fear in General Pang's voice, and it was obvious that he was at a loss.

Xuanyuan Feiyan looked at the scene in front of her, and couldn't help feeling helpless and angry.

He knew that if he did not take timely action, the entire Gaochang City might be captured by the Northern Qiang in an instant.

And it seems that General Pang can no longer be relied upon.

"General," Xuanyuan Feiyan took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She looked at General Pang with a determined gaze and spoke in a low, powerful voice. "Although Gaochang's walls aren't particularly strong, the Northern Qiang army may not be able to take them down in one fell swoop. You must immediately go to Tingzhou to get reinforcements. I will be responsible for the city defense, deploying troops, and trying to hold on to Gaochang as long as possible."

General Pang clenched his hands and looked at Xuanyuan Feiyan with a pale face, as if he had grasped the last straw.

He nodded, his voice trembling a little: "Okay, okay... You're right, I... I'll go get help right away."

After saying that, General Pang hurriedly turned around and went into the house, put on his outer robe hastily, and staggered out without even having time to put on his shoes.

Xuanyuan Feiyan accompanied General Pang out and looked at his receding back, smiling bitterly in her heart.

Then he turned to the sentry who had just reported, and shouted, "Immediately gather all the soldiers defending the city, and all the archers, stand by on the city walls! We can't let the Northern Qiang easily capture Gaochang!"

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Dianzhang galloped all the way back to Liangzhou City, his expression showing a hint of fatigue and satisfaction. Despite the exhaustion of the night's journey, he knew his mission was accomplished.

Dianzhang dismounted and quickly walked to Jiang Chen on the Liangzhou city wall. He knelt on one knee, saluted, and said respectfully and firmly, "Your Highness, I have followed your instructions and successfully delayed the return of the Western Regions army."

Jiang Chen slowly turned around and his eyes fell on Dianzhang. A glint of admiration flashed in his eyes and he nodded slightly. "Oh? Who arrived in Gaochang first?"

Dianzhang stood up, looked up at Jiang Chen, and said with a hint of pride, "Your Highness, it happened almost simultaneously. The messenger from the Western Regions had just arrived in Gaochang, and within an hour, the Northern Qiang troops followed closely behind, arriving at the gates of Gaochang almost simultaneously."

Jiang Chen's eyes suddenly lit up, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a cold smile: "Very good, very good..."

Seeing this, Dianzhang couldn't help but feel a little confused. Although he had completed the task perfectly according to Jiang Chen's plan, he still felt a little confused.

He couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, I have something I'm confused about. Since we can cut off the messengers from the Western Regions, why not just kill them all along the way? Wouldn't that make it easier for the Northern Qiang to capture Gaochang?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen turned around, with a hint of amusement in his eyes, and his gaze fell lightly on Dianzhang's face.

He smiled softly, his tone slow and calm, "Yes, if we had killed the messenger from the Western Regions on the way, it would have been easier for the Northern Qiang to capture Gaochang. But have you ever thought about why we let the Northern Qiang capture Gaochang so easily?"

Dianzhang frowned slightly, his heart filled with confusion. He couldn't grasp the deeper meaning behind Jiang Chen's words for a moment, and couldn't help but ask, "I don't understand. When we promised Beiqiang to send troops, wasn't it because we hoped he would capture Gaochang?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, and the light in his eyes deepened a little, as if he had already seen through everything.

He turned and walked to the edge of the city wall, overlooking the city below. His voice was low and meaningful: "Do you think we are just here to see Gaochang captured? No, Dianzhang, Gaochang is just a chess piece. Our real goal is not who captures Gaochang, but the decision of the King of the Western Regions."