After I disguised myself as a man, I became everyone's white moonlight

Chapter 180 The rest of you are hiding quite well

After Zhou Yichen said this, he asked people to find a way to open the city gate.

The city gate was locked and there was no one guarding it, so no matter how much they shouted, it was useless.

Therefore, Zhou Yichen simply asked a few guards with good light skills to fly directly to the city wall, and then climb down from the wall, and they worked together to open the city gate.

As soon as the city gate opened, the situation inside could be seen clearly.

It was the first time that Rong Qingzhu had witnessed such a scene, whether it was the flood that was higher than the horses' knees, or the empty city that looked like a "vast ocean" with no one in sight.

These scenes made him frown unconsciously.

Zhou Yichen took the lead, riding in front, and drove his horse into the city. The flood had not receded yet, and if the horses went a little faster, water would splash up, and it was only a matter of time before the water wet their robes.

Along the way, they only saw Xi'an flooded. Maybe because of the slight slope, the water has not yet risen to the city. If the rain does not stop like this...

I am afraid that within a day or two, the water level will continue to rise, and the other two cities will be affected one after another.

The guards who entered the city first and opened the door looked at the houses first, and found that they were all empty.

"Your Highness, what should we do now?"

One of the guards asked Zhou Yichen for orders.

Although there were several hundred guards accompanying them this time, their main responsibility was to protect the lives of Zhou Yichen and Rong Qingzhu. As for the others...

They don't have that much power.

Zhou Yichen calmly glanced at the situation in the city. All the streets and alleys he could see were...flooded.

Although the house is not in danger of collapse yet, it is only a matter of time if the rain does not stop.

Therefore, staying in the city is undoubtedly a dangerous choice.

Rong Qingzhu is well-read and talented, but this is his first time in terms of practical experience. Moreover, he is accompanied by the Third Prince, who is more noble and can take charge of the overall situation, so he will not easily interrupt.

Zhou Yichen never asked Rong Qingzhu for his opinion or thoughts. Instead, he frowned and said to the guard beside him, "Bring the map here."

This guard is Zhou Yichen's personal bodyguard, whom he brought from the Third Prince's mansion.

As soon as Zhou Yichen gave the order, the guard quickly pulled out a map.

Zhou Yichen opened the map and took a careful look. The terrain in Xi'an was relatively flat, with constant wind and sand. If it weren't for the long river outside Xi'an as a natural barrier, this place would be the easiest city to capture.

This river seems to be a natural barrier, but it has also brought a lot of difficulties and troubles to the people in Xi'an and even nearby cities.

Especially the negative situation brought about by the annual rising water level, flooding the city is an almost inevitable occurrence every year.

Zhou Yichen quickly drew the three highest mountains close to the city of Xi'an.

Since there is no one in the city, there is only one possibility.

"I think there should be no one in the city now. They should all find a place to hide before the flood submerges the city."

Rong Qingzhu had been listening, but did not say anything casually, for fear of disrupting the Third Prince's thoughts.

Zhou Yichen thought about it and decided to go up the mountain. After all, no one knew how long the rain would last. If they stayed in the city, they would most likely face an even bigger flood!

"I wonder if anyone was hurt by this flood?" Rong Qingzhu looked at the houses that were flooded over there.

The water level is not too high yet. Even if they get off their horses and walk, it will only reach their thighs.

But if this continues, I am afraid that after the flood is over, I will have to build houses for the people again...

Zhou Yichen looked calm, "Let's go up the mountain first, and we can talk about other problems later."

Rong Qingzhu was just sighing casually. Even if they really wanted to rebuild the house later, they would have to wait until the flood receded. Therefore, he nodded without objection to Zhou Yichen's order.

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Among the people Chu Xi brought up the mountain, there was a group of "special people".

These people were watched by Chu Er, and many other people were secretly sent to keep an eye on them.

Sun Changfan and others should have been sent to Beijing to await trial, but Chu Xi, Han Yaojun and others had the same idea and wanted to use them to lure out the spies who were hiding deeper.

Only by eliminating all the spies at once can Chu Xi feel at ease to have someone escort Sun Changfan and others to Beijing. Otherwise... even if they send them now, it will be a waste of effort.

Sun Changfan and others are likely to be killed to silence them.

If the person died before arriving in Beijing and revealing the truth to the public, then all the hard work Chu Xi and the others had put on would have been in vain.

Chu Xi would never allow such a situation to happen, so she specifically told Zhou Yichen the news, wanting him to add fuel to the fire and not let the Eighth Prince get away with it so easily.

No matter which dynasty it was, Chu Xi always felt that treason was the most hateful, even though she was just a person who came in halfway and could not be considered a true member of the Great Zhou.

But throughout history, how many invaders who successfully captured a city or a city would cherish the lives of their captives?

There are too many examples in history of people being disemboweled, women being used as military prostitutes, and comfort women. Chu Xi doesn't like to be an invader and occupy other people's countries.

I also don't like being bullied by others.

Breakfast was prepared very early in the morning. After a night of climbing, everyone was so hungry that they couldn't fall asleep even if they wanted to.

In order to let everyone have a good sleep, Chu Xi had already arranged people to cook. The firemen were divided into three groups and followed three large teams up the mountain. Naturally, there was also a group of people from Chu Xi's side.

Chu Xi doesn't know how to cook this kind of big pot meal, especially since food for tens of thousands of people cannot be prepared in half an hour.

Even though the firemen had been cooking for many years and were used to it, it still took them an hour or two to finally finish cooking.

In the morning they had white porridge and wild vegetables, which they had dug up early in the mountains. They would probably have to live in the mountains for a while, so they had to be frugal with their food.

Chu Xi held a bowl of porridge and ate while walking to the tent where Sun Changfan and others were imprisoned. Chu Er followed closely behind her.

Sun Changfan and others were wearing bracelets and anklets. The heavy chains made them feel an unprecedented weight, so much so that they fell several times while climbing the mountain last night. It was more difficult for them to climb than for others.

When Chu Xi entered the tent, they were having breakfast. After a night of consumption, they were already starving, and their eating movements were particularly rough, not caring what others thought.

Sun Changfan looked up and saw Chu Xi. He was so hungry that he suddenly lost his appetite and his eating movements slowed down.

"What are you here for?"

Chu Xi smiled and said, "The rest of you are hiding quite well, but I believe that they will soon be unable to sit still."

Sun Changfan clenched his chopsticks silently, "I don't understand what you are saying!"