nucmednet Chapter 566: Formal Exchange of Li Jun's Bad News
Chapter 566: Formal Exchange of Li Jun's Bad News
As night fell, the East Gate of Wanbei City looked particularly solemn in the night. At nine o'clock, Situ Hao and others were escorted out of the dark corners of the city. Their steps were heavy and slow. They were still wearing the neat military uniforms they wore when they were under house arrest. They did not seem to have been tortured. Their faces were full of relief and nervousness for having survived the disaster.
The regiment-level troops in the city had already lined up, holding torches to illuminate the way ahead. The light of the torches danced on the soldiers' uniforms, reflecting their serious faces. They were responsible for safely escorting Situ Hao and others to the city gate to complete this special transaction.
On the expeditionary side, Elante was already leading a group of people waiting outside the city gate. He was wearing a neat military uniform and had a calm smile on his face, as if he was confident about the deal. His eyes swept over Situ Hao and others, and finally fell on the tied soldier on the distant city wall.
The soldier looked quite similar to Li Jun, almost exactly the same in both figure and appearance.
He was now tied tightly to the city wall, unable to move, and could only helplessly watch the transaction scene below.
Chang Tai's intention was very clear. He was showing his determination and bottom line to the expeditionary army - if there were any inappropriate thoughts during the transaction, he would execute Li Jun without mercy.
As the night deepened, the transaction between the two parties officially proceeded in a solemn atmosphere.
On the city walls, torches flickered, illuminating the tense and solemn faces of the soldiers on both sides.
Chang Tai's representative, a middle-aged officer, stood on the city wall with his chest straightened, staring at the expeditionary army in the distance with a sharp gaze. His voice was firm and powerful: "According to the agreement, Situ Hao and others are already here, where are the Huang family mother and son?"
Elante smiled slightly and pushed out a carriage from behind. In the carriage, the Huang family mother and son were sitting weakly, their faces were pale, but their eyes revealed a desire for life.
"Chang Tai is indeed trustworthy." Elante said, waving his hand to signal the soldiers of the expeditionary force to bring the Huang family mother and son to the foot of the city wall.
At this time, the soldiers of the regiment who were responsible for escorting Situ Hao and others were so nervous that their palms were sweating. They knew that as long as the expeditionary army made a slight move, they would be in a desperate situation. A young soldier couldn't help but whisper to his comrade next to him: "Brother, can we get back alive this time?"
"Don't talk nonsense!" The old soldier next to him glared at him fiercely.
In fact, outside the city, as long as the expeditionary force made the slightest move, their entire army would not be able to leave alive. The strength of the expeditionary force had left a deep impression in the hearts of every soldier of the Southern Government.
Chang Tai's representative said in a deep voice: "General Elante, let's complete the transaction as soon as possible to avoid any more trouble."
Yilan nodded, signaling the expeditionary soldiers to push the Huang family mother and son to the city wall. At the same time, the regiment-level troops in the city also began to slowly push Situ Hao and others towards the city gate.
The troops of both sides met at the city gate, staring at each other warily. Under the illumination of the torches, one could see that everyone's face was filled with tension and determination.
At this moment, Chang Tai's representative suddenly shouted loudly: "Wait!" He pointed at the soldier tied to the city wall and said: "This is Li Jun, the commander of the Second Army. Let me remind you that if you have any improper thoughts, we will kill Li Jun immediately!"
Yilante frowned, he knew that Chang Tai was threatening them with Li Jun's life. But he also understood that at this time, both parties had no way out and could only bite the bullet and complete the transaction.
"We also hope to reach a deal as soon as possible. I guarantee that the expeditionary force will not go back on its word."
Chang Tai's representative nodded, signaling the soldiers to release Situ Hao and others. At the same time, the soldiers of the expeditionary force also untied the ropes on the Huang family mother and son.
Under the cover of night, Situ Hao and others were escorted out of the city.
Behind them was the black muzzle of a gun, cold and ruthless. They said nothing, but their hearts were filled with complex emotions. They knew that the real Li Jun had become a victim of this political struggle, and the so-called "Li Jun" now tied to the city wall was just a means for Chang Tai to deter the expeditionary army.
But they dare not speak out the truth now. They know that if they tell the truth, they may be mercilessly shot. They can only remain silent and silently endure this humiliation and oppression.
At the same time, the Huang family, mother and son, supported each other and staggered towards the city. Their faces were full of fatigue and haggardness, but their eyes were shining with determination. They knew that they were able to return to the city alive thanks to Chang Tai's wisdom and determination.
As the Huang family mother and son entered the city gate, the middle-aged officer sent by Chang Tai finally breathed a sigh of relief. His tense nerves relaxed a little, but his vigilance did not decrease at all. He immediately ordered people to close the city gates and strengthen vigilance to prevent the expeditionary army from launching an attack.
The city gate slowly closed with a heavy sound, completely isolating the inside and outside of the city.
The torches on the city wall flickered, illuminating the tense and determined faces of the soldiers. They knew that although the deal was over, the real challenge had just begun. The war between the Southern Kingdom and the expeditionary force was not over yet, and they had to be prepared to fight at any time.
Inside the city gate, in the dimly lit street, a group of soldiers hurried over. The middle-aged officer in the lead asked nervously about the situation of the Huang family's mother and son.
"Madam, two young masters, how are you?" he asked with concern, looking at the three of them carefully, afraid to miss any scars.
"Quick, come here, prepare a vehicle immediately, send Madam and the others back to the mansion, and find the best doctor to treat their injuries!" He gave the order quickly, his voice revealing unquestionable determination.
The soldiers immediately took action, some went to prepare vehicles, while others carefully supported the Huang family's mother and two children, for fear of touching their wounds.
Although the Huang family mother and son were exhausted, they couldn't help but feel warm in their hearts when they saw this scene. They knew that they were able to return safely thanks to Chang Tai's wisdom and the loyalty of these soldiers.
On the other side, Situ Hao and the others who were being escorted finally breathed a sigh of relief. They supported each other, walked out of the city gate, and came to a relatively safe place.
Situ Hao stepped forward, looked at Elante solemnly, and said directly: "You have been fooled. The man on the city wall is not Li Jun at all. Li Jun was killed by Chang Tai on the day of the meeting."
Elante was slightly startled, and then a look of surprise appeared on his face. He quickly came to his senses, and couldn't help but secretly admire Chang Tai's wisdom. No wonder Chang Tai threatened them with the false safety of Li Jun. It turned out that all this was a carefully planned strategy by Chang Tai.
Li Meng and Zhao Wei, who were following behind Yilante, were stunned when they heard the news, as if they were struck by lightning. They never thought that the commander Li Jun, whom they had been thinking about, had already become a dead soul under Chang Tai's gun.
Li Meng strode forward, veins popping out, grabbed Situ Hao's arm, and asked in an incredulous tone: "General Situ, what did you say? My second uncle..."
Situ Hao nodded solemnly and said in a low voice: "Please accept my condolences. Although I know it is difficult for you to accept this fact, Brother Li has indeed been shot on the spot by Chang Tai."
This news was like a heavy hammer, hitting Li Meng and Zhao Wei's hearts hard. They stood there, their eyes filled with shock and grief, as if the whole world had lost its color.