At this time, Suo Lun had left Tianshui City three hours ago and there were still nearly three thousand miles to go before reaching Wangcheng Zidu.
"Father, could Suo Lun take Zhining as a hostage?" Zhi You asked.
Duke Zhi Wei said, "Take as a hostage for what?"
Zhi You said, "To prevent us from attacking Wind Thunder Fortress, otherwise, he will kill Zhining immediately."
Zhi Wei said, "To enter Tianshui City, Wind Thunder Fortress indeed holds the only official road. However, our army doesn't need to take the official road. This isn't Tianlang Pass; there are countless paths to enter Tianshui City."
Zhi You said, "Then he could threaten Zhining in Heavenly Water Main City. If we attack, he'll kill Zhining."
Zhi Wei said, "Then we'll first attack Tianlang Pass, Barbarian Fortress, and all the territories of Tianshui City, and finally encircle Heavenly Water Main City. After that, we'll exchange Suo Ningbing's life for Zhining's. Do you think he would agree?"
