Chapter 1259: Chapter 1095: Luring the Enemy Into the Trap

"Sir, Prefect Qiu has begun his actions. Just now, I went out to investigate. Prince Gong’s army has already reached three miles outside the city gate, ready and awaiting orders to enter the city."

Ming Mo returned from the window to the room, kicking the man in black lying on the ground to a corner of the room.

"Is Hundred Households Wang ready?" Gu Chengyu nodded, having heard the signal arrow sound earlier himself.

"Everything’s ready, just waiting for them to fall into the trap!"

"Let’s go meet these uninvited guests!" Gu Chengyu smoothed his clothes, grabbed a cloak and draped it over his shoulders, leading the way out of the house.

"General Pei! The front city gate is open!" A soldier ran over quickly, excitement written all over his face.

"Good! Charge into the city!" Pei Shu wore a determined smile. If he could take Wujun Prefecture again this time, it would certainly be another great achievement.

The cavalry and soldiers had wrapped their feet in thick coarse cloth, seven thousand troops quietly approaching Wujun Prefecture city gate.

"They’ve arrived! Sir!" Ming Mo saw the army was about to reach the city gate, and couldn’t help but speak up.

"Keep an eye on Yuan Bin, bring Qiu Mantang up!" Gu Chengyu looked down at the army below; these people hadn’t even lit torches, traveling only by reflected snowlight, showing their caution.

Despite being prepared, these people still didn’t trust Prefect Qiu.

"Sir?" Ming Mo watched the army swiftly approaching the city gate, his heart was in his throat.

"Wait a little longer!" Gu Chengyu looked at the person walking at the front; he knew this man, it was General Pei Shu.

This man was a Standard Fourth Rank military general, with ancestors also from military backgrounds. But by his generation, with only one successor per generation, his family declined, and his status among the aristocratic families dropped, quickly squeezing out of the Capital’s noble circles.

Later, the Emperor reminiscing about his grandfather’s merits in founding the dynasty granted him kindness. And the Pei family, with only one successor per generation, received the Standard Fourth Rank general position falling to Pei Shu.

Only, this man’s father passed away three months ago; hence, he returned to the Capital to mourn, unexpectedly forming an alliance with Prince Gong.

Ming Mo looked at his master, hesitating to speak; they were almost at the city gate, still waiting?

"General Pei, it’s so quiet inside the city!" A young officer beside Pei Shu whispered.

The city gate was open; from outside the gate, one could see inside the city. At this moment, deep into the night, naturally, no one would be wandering in the city.

Earlier, the snowflakes were dense, but now they were sparse. Pei Shu saw the desolated city inside, finding it somewhat unusual.

Ming Mo was a bit puzzled, why not proceed? The city gate was wide open, not a single soul in sight; wasn’t this the perfect time to enter?

He turned his head to glance at Gu Chengyu; they were at least a hundred meters from the city gate! Prince Gong’s army seemed to outnumber them significantly; if the other side noticed something, wouldn’t there be another fierce battle?

"General Pei, aren’t we entering the city?" Pei Shu lingered at the city gate, others naturally dared not overtake him to enter.

"Something’s amiss!" Pei Shu just opened his mouth when two figures rushed out from within the city gate.

"Who goes there?" The young officer immediately drew his sword. With not a soul present, the sudden appearance of two figures startled Pei Shu’s group.

"Hold on, the one in front seems to be a steward from Prefect Qiu’s residence!" Pei Shu, using the lantern in the person’s hand, recognized his face.

"Why are you all hesitating? Quickly enter the city before reinforcements arrive! My master has been waiting at the government office for a long time, eagerly awaiting your arrival!"

The steward timidly looked at Pei Shu, his tone urgent. Suddenly, the servant behind him moved closer, his face turned pale instantly, swallowing a gulp.

"Where’s your master? Why didn’t he come to greet us personally?" Pei Shu was somewhat puzzled; this Prefect Qiu loved showing off before the Prince. How could he lay such great merit yet hide within his own government office? It was rather unusual.

"Isn’t it because Gu Chengyu is too troublesome? My master can’t get away for a moment. Don’t worry! Here’s my master’s handwritten letter, once you enter, Gu Chengyu won’t be a concern."

The steward and the servant stepped aside, standing by the city gate.

"General Pei, please take a look!"

Pei Shu took the letter, first checking the red official seal and the private seal below, then reading the letter’s content.

On the city tower, the figures lying prone were careful, bowing low, listening to the commotion below.

Prefect Qiu, pressed down and lying, struggled to stand, only to receive a blow from Ming Mo when he barely raised his head. His vision spun, head filled with stars.

Ming Mo withdrew his sword hilt; some people simply lacked honesty, needing a beating to be sensible.

Prefect Qiu didn’t dare to utter a sound now; any noise earlier earned him a harsh beating from this follower, probably leaving bruises all over, but he knew now wasn’t the moment to be concerned with such.

Gu Chengyu was truly hateful, daring to abduct him. Today’s plan was seen through by Gu Chengyu; things couldn’t proceed with the Prince.

Moreover, not only couldn’t things proceed, there might be another fierce battle.

"Well then, let’s enter the city first!" Pei Shu didn’t notice any abnormalities in the letter; he glanced at the steward, recalling Wujun Prefecture’s request for border reinforcements, feeling they had to capture Wujun Prefecture swiftly.

If reinforcements came, seizing this city wouldn’t come at a small cost.

Gu Chengyu watched the army slowly approach the city gate, patiently waiting for them to come.

Pei Shu felt uneasy for some unknown reason, suddenly thinking the wide-open city gate resembled a beast awaiting prey to enter, vicious and terrifying.

He drove his steed slowly; on the city tower, Hundred Households Wang felt this moment was excruciatingly slow. Impatient, he glanced at Gu Chengyu squatting beside him; although Gu Chengyu watched below intently, there was no tension on his face.

He couldn’t help but lament; of similar age, Gu Chengyu was far more composed. No wonder Gu Chengyu quickly rose to Standard Fourth Rank, genuinely deserving it.

Despite the slow pace, it didn’t mean standing still.

Gu Chengyu seized the opportunity, seeing the opponent within the range of the archers, he quickly stood, "Take action! Close the city gate!"

Suddenly, the city tower lit up with fire, thousands of flaming arrows racing downward.

"It’s bad, we’ve been tricked. Hurry, rush into the city!" Pei Shu saw the fire erupt, realizing things were not good.

He shouted to the soldiers behind him, "Quickly charge into the city!"

He understood that as long as they broke into the city, they could still achieve their goal.

"Drop stones!" Gu Chengyu commanded, and then from the city tower, numerous large stones fell.

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