The Northwest Army kept its promise until dark, and never launched an attack on Tongzhou City. Instead, the entire army was on standby, only a few miles away from the city. Several tents were set up in the military formation. Less than ten miles north of the station, there was a natural lake. The soldiers in the army carried dry food but sent people to the lake to get water and drink.

Chu Huan was in the tent, and there was a map of Qin in front of him, holding his chin, thinking about something.

When Xu Shao came in, Chu Huan was still frowning and pondering. It was not until Xu Shao brought a glass of water that Chu Huan came to his senses, took the water cup, and asked, "How are the soldiers?"

"Everyone is using dinner." Xu Shao said: "Duke Chu, it's dark, and there is no movement in Tongzhou City yet. What are we going to do next? Can we send someone to attack the city?"

Chu Huan shook his head and said, "Although they were surrendering soldiers as vanguards, since they surrendered, they would not have to let them die in vain unless they had to. We didn't even have a ladder in our hands. At this time, we were only vain to kill the city."

"What if Xu Qing and the others ignore it?" Xu Shao said: "Do you just keep waiting?"

Chu Huan laughed and said, "Don't be impatient. Even if they are really calm, we should be more calm than them. The initiative is in our hands, not in their hands Xu Shao. Do you think Xu Qing has sent someone to send the letter of help?"

Xu Shao said: "We deliberately came half a day late to give them time to send the letter of help from Chu. Xu Qing must have known that with the existing troops in Tongzhou, as long as we really attack, they will definitely not be able to defend it. Sending people to ask for help is their only choice."

Chu Huan nodded slightly, and at this moment, he suddenly heard someone outside the tent report: "Governor, someone asks for a visit!"

Chu Huan's eyes twitched, and Xu Shao had already asked, "Who is it?"

"I didn't say it, I just said it was confidential. Everything was left to wait until I saw the Governor."

Chu Huan had already said: "Let him come in!"

After a while, the tent door was opened, and a man was wearing a black cloak and entered the account with a cloak. Xu Shao stared at the man. Chu Huan also looked up and down before asking, "Are you going to meet this governor?"

"That's right." The visitor bowed and said, "Xu Hai has met Tutor Chu."

Chu Huan smiled faintly and said, "Xu Hai? I have never heard of this name. Did you come from the city?"

The man was stunned and then smiled and said, "Director Chu is wise, Xu Hai is here to meet the Governor secretly after being ordered by his brother."

"Brother?" Chu Huan touched his chin and said, "Brother Ling?"

"My brother is Xu Qing, the governor of Tongzhou." The man stepped forward and bowed and smiled, "My brother is not good to come in person, so I'm very willing to take him to see Tutor Chu."

Chu Huan sneered and said, "Are you Xu Qing's brother? It's great, Xu Qing is stubborn. Since he wants Tongzhou City to flow into a river, I will fulfill him. I said that I will give him half a day, but I have not yet replied to me."

"Du Chu calmed down." Xu Hai hurriedly said: "I came down and answered Chu with my brother's order."

Xu Shao said coldly: "Mr. Xu is so majestic on the top of the city today. Judging from his appearance, he wants to resist to the end. Duke Chu likes such people, but my northwest army is at the city and can only hunt here."

Xu Hai waved his hand and said, "I've misunderstood, I've misunderstood." He bowed his hand and said seriously: "Duke Chu, in fact, your brother had already made a fool of himself when his army arrived at the city. It was just that the situation was inconvenient at that time, so it was difficult to answer directly."

"oh?"

Xu Hai sighed: "Director Chu knew better than us that Qin had fallen apart, half of the country had fallen, and even the capital had fallen. Such a Qin State had no need to exist. What's more, Qin State was brutal, and the people were not fed up without being covered in their bodies. My brother told me privately that he became an official in order to let the people live a good life. Seeing the current tragic situation of the people, he was really like a knife."

Chu Huan said lightly: "Since that's the case, why did he still help the evil and obey the orders of Qin?"

"This is also helpless." Xu Hai smiled bitterly and said, "What can I do if my brother has no soldiers or power?" After a pause, he showed hope in his eyes and said, "Duke Chu, my brother is coming down to tell the Duke Chu that the Duke Chu is implementing benevolent government in the northwest and is a good official who is the ruler for the people. My brother admires Duke Chu very much and is willing to open the city to surrender and abandon the darkness and turn to the light."

Xu Shao smiled and said, "Is that true?"

"It's true." Xu Hai said seriously: "Actually, today your army is at the city. My brother wishes to open the city gate and welcome Chu to the city, but!" He frowned and his expression became solemn.

"Just what?"

Xu Hai hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's just that Hu Xin, a thousand households in Tongzhou, is stubborn and does not understand the overall situation. Although Tongzhou has weak military strength, its military power is controlled by him. Naturally, his brothers and brothers do not want to fight between the two armies, and blood flows into a river. However, Hu Xin insists on his own and insists on defending Tongzhou to the death, and his brothers and brothers are also extremely anxious."

Chu Huan and Xu Shao looked at each other and said slowly: "What do you mean is that Lord Xu wants to surrender to this governor, but he is afraid of Hu Xin and dare not act rashly?"

"That's exactly that." Xu Hai nodded and said, "That's why my brother is anxious."

Xu Shao sneered from the side: "Isn't it nonsense to say this? Xu Qing wants to surrender but cannot open the city gate. Wouldn't he still want our army to attack the city?" He turned to Chu Huan and said, "Director Chu, I am willing to personally lead the army and attack the city immediately!"

Before Chu Huan could speak, Xu Hai had already shouted: "Wait, Duke Chu, please listen to the details."

"Oh?" Chu Huan said lightly: "Xu Hai, in my eyes, Xu Qing wants to surrender to my governor. If he does not take practical actions, he will just be empty talk and white teeth, so I will naturally not believe it."

Xu Hai hurriedly said: "Duke Chu misunderstood. His brother had already made a plan, so he sent him to come secretly."

"plan?"

Xu Hai looked around and Chu Huan said, "If you have something to say, it will not be spread if it is a secret matter."

Xu Hai then said: "Duke Chu, the biggest trouble of opening the city and surrendering is Hu Xin. As long as Hu Xin is eliminated, Tongzhou City will be completely controlled by my brother. At that time, my brother will naturally open the city gate and welcome the Duke Chu."

"Get rid of Hu Xin?" Chu Huan leaned forward slightly, "What do you mean?"

Xu Hai took two steps forward and whispered: "For the purpose of abuse, Hu Xin, the magistrate of the Prefecture, has secretly contacted several officials and is preparing to get rid of Hu Xin. It only takes some time, so he sent me to come and ask Duke Chu to be able to be able to be compatible for two days."

Chu Huan frowned and said, "You want to get rid of Hu Xin and then open the city to surrender? What are you going to do?"

Xu Hai said softly: "Brother is preparing to set up a Hongmen Banquet and let Hu Xin attend the banquet. Then take the opportunity to get rid of it!"

"Even if that's the case, why should I delay it?" Chu Huan said lightly: "Why don't you take action immediately and delay time?"

Xu Hai hurriedly said, "Director Chu doesn't know anything. Now that your army is at the city, the whole city is on guard. Hu Xin is personally sitting in the city. At such a tense moment, if his brother will hold a banquet at this time, it is really abnormal. Hu Xin is sure to be suspicious. Not only will Hu Xin not be able to get rid of Hu Xin, but he is afraid that his brother will also suffer. In this way, Tongzhou City will resist to the end."

Chu Huan said "Oh" and Xu Hai continued: "But three days later, it is the birthday of my mother. According to the previous rules, we have to hold a big banquet. This time, it is different from the usual. However, we still have to prepare a table for a coarse tea and thin wine. In this case, Hu Xin will definitely not doubt that Hu Xin will be allowed to attend the banquet. Then, he can get rid of it. In this way, Tongzhou City can immediately open the city gate and welcome Chu to enter the city."

Chu Huan laughed, and Xu Hai was a little furrowed when Chu Huan laughed. Then he saw Chu Huan laughing suddenly stopped and said coldly: "Xu Hai, you are going to show off in front of this supervisor? You have to delay for three days, but are you deliberately delaying the time and waiting for reinforcements?"

Xu Hai's face changed slightly, and he had already kneeled to the ground, and said seriously: "When the downfall came, my brother had already guessed that in this plan, the Chu Duke might suspect that we were deliberately delaying time!" He raised his neck and shouted: "We brothers really want to surrender to the Chu Duke, assist the Chu Duke to stabilize the world and save the people. If Chu Huan does not trust it, he can now cut off the lower neck with one knife." He sighed: "My brother said that the Chu Duke governs the northwest and is in order, and is an extraordinary person, and he must be aware of his thoughts. We brothers really surrender. If Chu Duke doesn't believe it and kills him, he will not blame Chu Duke, but he will only blame himself for his eyes!"

Chu Huan snorted coldly, but Xu Hai had already closed his eyes and said, "Duke Chu, since you have doubts, I will definitely talk more, and take action immediately."

After a silence, Chu Huan finally asked, "Are you really seeking back?"

Xu Hai opened his eyes and bowed, "Duke Chu, Qin is already declining. To be honest, such an empire is powerless. Even if it is not for the people of the world, but for the future of our Xu family, our Xu family cannot be tied up by Qin and buried with it. Once this plan is successful, the Duke Chu will easily take Tongzhou without any effort, and the soldiers of the two armies do not have to bleed in vain." After a pause, he said, "Duke Chu, my brother did send people to ask for help under the pressure of Hu Xin, and sent fast horses to Yunshan and Liangzhou. However, even if he goes on a day and night, no matter how fast it is, no matter Yunshan or Liangzhou, it will take at least a whole day to deliver the news. The reinforcements will not arrive within three days. By the time they arrive, the Duke Chu's troops have entered the city. They have no choice but to retreat in a mess!"

Xu Shao said on the side: "Duke Chu, three days are too long. If there is a fraud, it will be delayed for three days in vain!"

Chu Huan pondered slightly and finally said, "Since Lord Xu has sincerely surrendered, I believe him once, and I hope he will not let down my wishes. If the city cannot be opened, I will not only conquer Tongzhou City, but also kill all your Xu clans. Xu Hai, do you hear it clearly?"

Xu Hai said solemnly: "I understand that the Xu family will never let down the governor Chu."

Chu Huan stood up and said, "That's true, I will give you three days. Three days later, either open the city to surrender or fight with each other, and there is no other way!"
Chapter completed!