Shen Zhao was besieged and isolated in the city. In the desperate situation, he lit a beacon fire and lied that the 38th Route Qinwang Army had arrived outside the city. Yan Hui and his old troops lurked in the dark, becoming his only real bargaining chip. Pei Yan saw through the lies but stood still, Aman used poisonous tricks to stir up people's hearts, Zhao Qi was torn between loyalty and family affection, and the mute old soldier's daily drumming was quietly spelling out a shocking truth that had been wiped out by the court. The seven-day countdown begins. Lies are shields and truth is sword. Who is waiting for the real reinforcements?