Zhaojiazhuang has just built a wall recently, which is very low. In fact, the war horse can pass by just one leap.

But the surrounding areas of Zhaojiazhuang were all green camps responsible for looting. They were not qualified to ride horses, so they could only bluff around and shout and kill.

The militia Zhuang Ding in the village just silently held the swords, guns, wooden sticks, and was always ready to attack the invading enemy.

Erdong arrived.

But the Green Camp surprisingly didn't run away.

This situation immediately attracted Erdong's attention.

Why didn’t the Green Camp run? Did they suddenly become able to fight?

If the Green Camp becomes able to fight, there will be a ghost.

Since they don't run away, they will be a monster if something goes wrong.

Standing on a slightly higher terrain, looking around, there is a flat horse nearby, which is suitable for cavalry raids.

The deputy platoon leader was eager to try and asked: "Plane Commander, let me lead my brothers to charge. Just one charge can completely annihilate this scum-like green camp."

Erdong observed the enemy again and shook his head and denied his request.

"The situation is a bit weird, we can't act rashly."

"What should we do?"

Erdong picked up the rifle in his hand: "Let's rush into the village first, meet the people in the village, and then observe the situation and make a decision."

The deputy platoon leader thought that his new platoon leader was a little indecisive.

But strict military discipline made him obliged to execute his superior's orders.

So the two took the lead in charge.

The 200-person green camp surrounding Zhaojiazhuang had long seen Erdong's team. But they did not escape, but gathered together and were ready to fight.

When Erdong and his team rushed over, the target was the gate of the Zhuangzi.

These green camp soldiers actually retreated voluntarily and opened the passage to enter the gate of Zhuangzi.

Erdong, who was charging and observing, was even more sure that there must be something tricky in it.

He rushed into Zhuangzi easily and met with the people and militias in Zhuangzi.

Li Zheng hurriedly came up to introduce the situation to him: "This morning, these bastards came over to rob. As a result, the militia and Zhuang Ding in our village made only a slight blockade and they could not move forward. But they didn't leave, just whistling around here, and they didn't know what they were selling in their gourds."

Erdong ordered the deputy platoon leader to start allocating the soldiers to guard the troops, and faced this Li Zheng, "What medicine is he selling in the gourd? I'm sure they are holding back the water. We can't take it lightly. Before dark, they don't leave, and we won't attack."

The inside looked outside again: "Then we are so busy with him?"

"I want to see what kind of bad water they hold."

"Listen to you, now I will give you the 200 men in the village to command."

Erdong nodded and asked: "Where is the strongest yard in the village?"

Li Zheng pointed behind him: "Zhao Yuanwai's yard is the strongest. In order to prevent thieves and bandits, there are bunkers and towers on all sides."

Erdong immediately ordered: "You will bring all the young and old people in the village to Mr. Zhao's home. Tell the official that the situation is special and if there is any loss, the government will give him appropriate compensation."

Li Zheng still hesitated: "Is this necessary?"

“Be prepared for any trouble.”

Li Zheng nodded and immediately went to execute.

As time goes by, another brother of his own came to rescue him outside.

After Erdong met with them, he expressed his doubts: "I guess these guys are fishing for us. There must be a large group of people around him, and he is ready to attack us."

This is the difficulty of the regular army.

If it is not a regular army, even though they know that their side may fall into the enemy's trap, they can leave the people and run away regardless of it.

However, it is not possible now. No matter how much the price you pay, you must not leave the people alone.

This is the credibility of the government and the responsibility of the army. But it also binds one's own hands and feet in disguise.

Time passed and it was almost afternoon.

The enemy finally lost the patience to wait any longer.

A firework was set off in the green camp.

Erdong smiled when he saw the fireworks released.

"You use me as bait, why don't I use you as bait? It's time to test our new strategy."

Then he immediately ordered: "This low encirclement cannot play a protective role at all. We do not make unnecessary sacrifices, and we immediately retreat to Mr. Zhao's yard."

With his order, the militia and Zhuang Ding, who had been trained, immediately retreated into Zhao Yuanwai's yard in an orderly manner.

Mr. Zhao ran over tremblingly and asked: "General, is the enemy going to attack?"

Erdong nodded with a relaxed expression: "The enemy is about to attack."

Mr. Zhao cried at the time: "How is this good? The old and young people in this village."

Erdong smiled and patted his shoulder: "It's winter now, and the crops outside have been harvested long ago, and the enemy has no choice but to grab them. Their current purpose is to steal the wealth of us people. But don't worry, our two platoons will never retreat, even if we die, we will be ahead."

Then comfort the pale-faced official again: "Don't worry, as long as we die, you can open the door to surrender to the enemy. The Regent will never blame you. As for whether you can still save your property, it depends on whether the enemy is merciful."

Will the enemy be merciful? That is a joke. Now, Kong Youde has used the intelligence of the Han people to plunder the people's property and strengthen himself.

It is to create refugees and create burdens for Xinming.

They have no kindness, only looting.

But they won't care about your life or death.

Mr. Zhao stamped his feet: "As long as the army does not leave and fight to the death, I will go to the death." Then, in front of all the people and neighbors, he ordered the housekeeper: "Open the granary and let the people's patriarchs, militias and soldiers take care of their food."

The butler agreed happily and turned around and wanted to leave.

"return."

"What else do the extras have to tell me?"

"Open the cellar and take out the silver. Now I announce that the Zhuang Ding militia will persist until the reinforcements defeat the enemy. I will give each fellow who participated in the battle five silver dollars."

Mr. Zhao's generous manner immediately brought cheers from the people.

Mr. Zhao was willing to go out: "I will announce that this battle will be won. I will only collect one or two acres of land rent every quarter, the court's servitude money and the court's contract fee. I will pay for you."

Looking at the cheering tenant, Mr. Zhao waved his hands excitedly: "This is a prescribed rule, and my descendants cannot change it."

Erdong really didn't expect that this action would actually achieve such an effect.

Holding Mr. Zhao's hand: "I will report your deeds to the Regent, and I will ask the Regent to praise you."

After the war, Wang Xuejun personally presented a plaque to Mr. Zhao, with four big characters on it, namely the enlightened gentry, written by the emperor.

From then on, the Zhao family was a famous family in this area.

At Mr. Zhao’s house, there were enough rice cakes and a bucket of salted vegetable soup.

After eating and drinking, the militia villager Ding stepped onto the wall of the manor with a grateful heart and began to protect the industry for himself, in fact, for Mr. Zhao.

Erdong stepped onto a corner tower.

Here is a high place with a wide view.

He saw that batches of Jiannu cavalry began to rush in, with a scale of 2,000.

The eight banners of Han came running, and the scale was definitely two thousand.

"Do you think of me very much? So many come. Well, let's send a signal for help."

The deputy platoon leader immediately questioned: "There are so many enemies, the purpose is to destroy us, and there will be some troops to surround and attack aid. We ask for help, just let our friends and neighbors die, no."

Erdong Yixiao: "According to the prior regulations, at least one regiment is to rescue us. Just take advantage of this opportunity to entangle the enemy and let our regiment annihilate them."

"What if our rescue regiment was ambushed by the enemy?"

"It just so happens that the one we rescued is a brigade. Hehehe, come on, you crouched in the city, I attacked you, and there were very many casualties. Now, everyone is in the wilderness, and no one has the advantageous terrain. Look at whether you are the Eight Banners of Han, Jiannu, or our New Ming Army is powerful."

Then, he narrowed his eyes and thought: "Hehe, this time I cheated the enemy. Maybe, as a little man, can start a decisive battle. At that time, my military rank may be Qian Zong."

The battalion commander can marry a wife.

Then, in my mind, the smile of Zhang Yuanwai's daughter, who was affectionate, appeared.

Mr. Zhang’s daughter is a good girl. She will definitely be a good woman when she gets married.

Since then, the Zhaojiazhuang Battle has begun.
Chapter completed!