Chapter 1260: Chapter 1096: Da Xing’s Night Raid

"Ah! Fire, it’s on fire!" A soldier first screamed miserably, and Pei Shu desperately pulled at the reins in his hand, not daring to take another step forward.

It turns out that this place was set ablaze by fire arrows shot from the ramparts, and Pei Shu suddenly realized, "This place has been doused with flammable oil! Everyone retreat!"

A long dragon of fire surrounded the entire city wall, and they were right at the fiery wall’s location. Many soldiers caught fire; as soon as they touched it, they immediately became fire people.

"Bring the bow!" Gu Chengyu reached out to the side, and Ming Mo immediately handed over a black bow.

Pei Shu cut the incoming arrow with his sword, "Fall back! The flammable oil won’t last long!"

He couldn’t believe it, once the oil runs out, how could Wujun Prefecture’s fifty thousand possibly resist their sixty thousand soldiers?

Gu Chengyu mounted an arrow, captures the leader first in order to catch the thief. As long as Pei Shu is dealt with first, what fear is there left with only scattered soldiers left?

In the glow of the firelight, a sharp arrow shot through the rain of fire arrows, heading towards Pei Shu.

"Gu Chengyu!" Suddenly, a loud shout was heard, and the arrow shot by Gu Chengyu was deflected by another arrow.

Gu Chengyu was somewhat surprised and immediately looked up, Prince Gong? He was a bit surprised, not expecting Prince Gong to appear here.

Pei Shu had a close call at Nine Gates Pass, and immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

"Your Highness? Why are you here?" Pei Shu immediately drove his horse towards Prince Gong.

Prince Gong ignored Pei Shu and instead looked straight at the ramparts.

Gu Chengyu estimated the number of troops brought by Prince Gong, which was many more than Pei Shu’s. It seems Prince Gong still values Wujun Prefecture highly, perhaps anticipating some unpredictability, hence bringing the troops for reinforcement.

And they have only fifty thousand troops here. If Prince Gong insists on attacking the city, then they can only fight desperately.

"Gu Chengyu, do you insist on opposing this Prince?" Prince Gong tightly grasped the reins, he was wrong, he should have joined forces with Gu Chengyu earlier.

Perhaps Gu Chengyu wouldn’t necessarily choose him, but at least there would be some hope. Unlike now, Gu Chengyu ultimately chose the Crown Prince.

When his father granted the throne to the second son, he hated it, hated the second son’s good background, and even more hated himself for clearly not being the legitimate son, yet being the eldest son, or else he wouldn’t be in such an awkward situation.

He was disheartened, and after going to his fief in Jingyuan Prefecture, he became even more despondent for a time, thus missing the opportunity, perhaps that was when Gu Chengyu allied with the Crown Prince?

In the end, when they first met, he left Gu Chengyu with a bad impression. Then there was the bandit case, Gu Chengyu probably suspected long ago that he was behind it.

But what of it? To accomplish great achievements, one must not care about these trivial matters. He was born into the Imperial Family and has always been aloof. For him, sacrificing some commoners provides great benefits to him, what do these people count for?

Throughout history, which of those heroes who accomplished great achievements didn’t do just that?

"Your Highness need not ask again. Different paths, we do not work together!" Gu Chengyu knew that Prince Gong had some appreciation for him, but that was because he still had some use for Prince Gong.

If he truly chose Prince Gong, could he guarantee that Prince Gong would treat him as generously as he does now when he ascends to power?

No matter who takes the throne, it’s just another Emperor Huiming!

If you’re useful, naturally you’re treated with courtesy. If not, being left to gather dust in a corner is a luxury; others even think you’re taking up their space.

Emperors are all so cold-hearted!

"Such a different path, we do not work together!" Prince Gong didn’t know how to describe his feelings at that moment, ultimately choosing not to think too deeply.

"Retreat!" Prince Gong waved his hand, turning around first, preparing to leave this place.

"Your Highness! Are we retreating now? You’ve brought so many troops, we outnumber Wujun Prefecture’s troops by far. Since we’re already here, why not seize the opportunity and capture this city?"

Pei Shu was somewhat confused; although they had lost a lot of troops just now, they had more than double the number of troops compared to Wujun Prefecture, he was reluctant to pass up such a good opportunity.

"Do you think he doesn’t have a contingency? Haven’t you seen that not a single soldier has appeared under the ramparts until now? Let’s go! We’ve already lost the initiative today, their reinforcements will arrive soon, we’ll plan slowly when we return!"

No matter how unwilling Pei Shu was, he could only order the army behind him to retreat.

Gu Chengyu held up his bow, but ultimately didn’t continue. Watching the swiftly retreating army, he understood that next time he met with Prince Gong, it would be a direct confrontation.

He put down the longbow and sighed. The disparity in strength between them was too great, Prince Gong’s martial arts were not weak either, it would be impossible to succeed in a sneaky attack like just now.

Moreover, he is currently just an Imperial Censor, extending his reach too far is not wise. Since Prince Gong voluntarily retreated, that’s a good thing.

This also avoids him having to command the battle, and when word returns to the Capital, those Imperial Censors will be at each other’s throats again.

"Sir! That’s Prince Gong, we caught them off guard just now, they must have suffered great loss, why don’t we...?"

Hundred Households Wang saw that the opponent had lost many troops, suddenly boosting his confidence. Seeing Prince Gong appear, he couldn’t help but entertain thoughts.

If they could capture Prince Gong today, this extraordinary achievement would be enough for them to climb several ranks.

Gu Chengyu glanced at him, "If Hundred Households Wang is confident in capturing Prince Gong, why not leave you in charge of the fifty thousand troops waiting outside the city? I shall await good news!"

Hundred Households Wang was suddenly at a loss and felt unsure. Although Gu Chengyu’s expression hadn’t changed and remained calm, he felt that Gu Chengyu was angry.

"Sir, you’re jesting. You know I’m just a Hundred Households, how dare I command thousands of troops? It’s unreasonable, and it doesn’t comply with the rules!"

Hundred Households Wang forced a smile, this Mr. Gu, despite his young age, wielded considerable authority, instinctively commanding respect.

"It’s good you know your position, this token isn’t something you can handle, nor can I!"

"Yes!" Hundred Households Wang was suddenly startled, remembering that Mr. Gu’s token in hand was General Yuan’s, Mr. Gu didn’t have authority to use this token at all.

After finishing, Gu Chengyu looked toward Prefect Qiu, already pondering how to handle him.

Everything that should be questioned has been questioned, with Prince Gong suddenly retreating, this person was no longer useful.

"First imprison him, once I relay the news back to the Capital, the Emperor’s decree will be awaited."

"Yes!" Hundred Households Wang immediately replied respectfully, but he suddenly realized that if they imprisoned Prefect Qiu, then from today, who would oversee the affairs in Wujun Prefecture?

Is it possible Mr. Gu won’t go to Yuhe Pass, and will oversee Wujun Prefecture instead?

"All official matters of Wujun Prefecture shall be temporarily managed by the Deputy!"

Gu Chengyu handled the affairs here and, once reinforcements arrived, he was to set off to Yuhe Pass. After all, he was merely passing through, his destination was Yuhe Pass.

"Mr. Gu, something grave has happened! Da Xing’s troops launched a night attack on the camp guarding Yuhe Pass, and the reinforcements have retreated."

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