In the early morning, the wind and snow gradually stopped.
In the ruins of the original town, bonfires were burning. The sounds of horses and people temporarily brought the breath of life back to this place.
Soldiers cooked porridge in iron pots or washed helmets in front of the campfire. Some people grilled cold steamed buns or luxurious meat sticks over the flames. Soldiers who were slightly injured were still beside the fire. Talking and laughing with others. On one side of the camp, the rescued prisoners in ragged clothes huddled together in twos and threes.
"Here, blanket, take it..."
Ning Yi walked among them and, together with others, handed them a few warm blankets. Most of these people who had stayed in the Jurchen camp for several months had injuries on their bodies and had suffered various kinds of abuse. In terms of appearance - Perhaps even more desolate than the most miserable beggars in many later film and television dramas, it is unbearable. Occasionally there are a few cleaner beggars, mostly women, who even have colorful clothes on their bodies, but their expressions Most of them are timid and slow. In the Jurchen camp, you can imagine how women who can be dressed up will be treated.
In fact, as long as they are women among them, they may have already suffered such treatment. However, some have been treated like this for a little longer, and their image is miserable, and they have no desire to be left to fend for themselves. Those who committed suicide were probably the Jurchens who were a little lazy and did not kill them.
Some of them shrank back subconsciously when they saw Ning Yi handing things over - they (or they) may still remember Ning Yi's behavior in the Jurchen camp not long ago, driving everyone away regardless of their thoughts. Escape, resulting in a large number of subsequent deaths.
In such chaos, when the Jurchens came to kill, some prisoners who had been locked up for a long time had to kneel down and surrender subconsciously. Ning Yi and others hid among them and attacked the Jurchens, and then they were really attacked. Those who were slaughtered were naturally these released prisoners. Relatively speaking, they were more like human shields, covering the more than 100 people who entered the camp to burn food and assassinated and attacked the Jurchens. So many people I still have lingering fears about the cold-bloodedness of Ning Yi and others.
But of course, except for the fact that several seriously injured people are still slowly dying in the cold weather at this time, being able to escape is naturally a good thing. Even if you have lingering fears, you will not accuse Ning Yi at this time, and Ning Yi , and of course I won’t defend myself.
Soon after, people began to bring porridge and baked steamed buns. Since there were not enough bowls, the porridge could only be eaten with washed broken tiles and porcelain tiles.
With these things to warm my stomach, the ruins of the town, under the light of the bonfire, will become more peaceful.
There is also a small group of people who are still arranging anti-horses on the edge of the town and building some defenses according to the terrain. Although they have just won a victory, a large number of high-quality scouts are also active in the surrounding area, always monitoring the movements of the Jurchens. However, we still need to be wary of the possibility of a surprise attack from the opponent.
"...At that time, I fell off the horse, and I was really a little panicked, but even if those golden dogs rushed over, I had armor on me. One hit, bang, missed... Damn it, I'm going to kill them He, he actually dared to resist..."
In the snow behind the horse, there were figures of a dozen people digging a hole, and the sound of voices could be heard coming from them.
Most of the soldiers in the camp were in the same situation at this time. They were talking about the battle without shouting. But at this time, there was a full and full air of confidence in the camp.
, which makes people feel at ease.
Ning Yi, Hong Ti, Qin Shaoqian and others were also asking about the arrangements of various things, and there were also many trivial matters that others wanted to ask them. At this time, the surrounding sky was still dark, and by the time various arrangements were made, the
On August 8, someone brought some wine over. Although it hadn't started serving yet, the aroma of the wine made the atmosphere even more lively. Ning Yi's voice sounded in front of the camp: "I have a few words to say."
The sky is the darkest before dawn, and it is also the most calm and lonely. The wind and snow have stopped. After Ning Yi's voice sounded, thousands of people quickly fell silent and consciously looked at the small group of people who walked up to the center of the ruins.
figure.
There was a smile on Ning Yi's face.
"Are you excited? I'm excited too. When I set off, I didn't know whether I was going to die in today's battle, or whether I could really accomplish something. In the end, we really did it. That army, so-called
Invincible, the strongest in the world. In the few months they were in Bianliang, they defeated a total of more than 300,000 of us. Today! Our first official attack, to teach them a lesson! We defeated 10,000 of them! That's right!
We burned their food in front of them! We gave them a slap in the face, which is something no one can do!" Ning Yi smiled and raised his hand, "I told myself in my heart that we are invincible.
.”
Everyone laughed.
"So after it calmed down a bit, I was also very happy. The news had been spread to the village and Bianliang, and they would definitely be even happier. There will be hundreds of thousands of people happy for us. Someone asked me just now if I wanted to celebrate. Indeed, I am ready
We have brought wine, and it is all good wine, enough for you to drink. But these two barrels of wine are not brought here for you to celebrate."
Ning Yi's face became a little more serious and he paused in speaking. The soldiers below also subconsciously sat up straight. Most of these people came from Luliang and Dulonggang. Ning Yi's prestige is unquestionable. When he is serious
When speaking, no one dares to ignore or refuse to listen.
"What we are facing are the invincible Jurchens. There are 50,000 people attacking Bianliang. There are more than 30,000 people under Guo Yaoshi. They are also the strongest soldiers in the world. They are looking for the Western Military Division to settle accounts. Today Moutuo
There are more than 10,000 people on duty. If they had not first protected food and grass and started fighting regardless of the consequences, we would not have been able to escape. Comparing the quality of other armies, you will think that this is very powerful and worthy of bragging. But
If this is the case, you will all die here——"
"Are you strong enough? Not enough! Is your record brilliant enough? Not enough! This is just a small warm-up battle. Compared with what you will face next, it is nothing. Today we burned their
Grain, slap them in the face, and tomorrow they will fight back even more fiercely. Look at the sky around you. In places you can't see, injured wolves are waiting to skin you and tear you apart!"
Ning Yi spread his hands: "This place in front of you is a stage where only the strongest people in the world can stand. A life-and-death confrontation! Life and death! Do whatever it takes! As long as you are still a little stronger, then you will definitely
You are not as good as others, because your enemies are the same, the most ruthless and powerful people in this world! Their only purpose is to kill you no matter what method they use! With their hands and feet,
Use swords, guns, and their teeth to bite you to death!"
"What is strength? When you are seriously injured, as long as you still have a little strength, you have to grit your teeth and stand and continue to do things. If you can survive it, you will be stronger. When you win the battle, you can't think about it in your mind.
If you don't slack off in the slightest, you don't leave any weakness for your enemy. If you don't have any weakness at any time, you will be stronger! When you are tired, hold on with your body and you can endure it better than them. When you are in pain, grit your teeth.
, more tolerant than them! You are the most powerful person if you use all your potential, because in this world, you have to know that if you can do something, there must be someone among your enemies who can do it.
arrive!"
"In the past...some people worked with me and said that I was not easy to get along with because I was too strict with myself. I didn't even hold them to the same standards as myself. But...when will this world be dominated by the weak?
Come and set standards! When did the weak dare to blame the strong with confidence! I can understand the shortcomings of all people, greedy for pleasure, indolence, and indolence. I also like this in a peaceful world. But in front of us, we have no such room. If someone
If you don’t understand, go and see the people we rescued today...our compatriots."
"I don't want to expose anyone's wounds, but this is the future of the loser! There is no reason to say it! If you lose, your parents, wives and children will have to suffer such a thing. They will be treated like dogs and like prostitutes. Your
Children will be thrown into the fire. You scold them, you cry, you say they are not human and have no effect! There is no reason to argue! The only thing you can do is to make yourself stronger and stronger!
Don't say that the Jurchens have fifty thousand, even if they have one million or ten million, defeating them is the only way out! Otherwise, they will all have the same fate! When you forget that you will have your fate, look at them...
"
"And they will say that I expose people's pain and have no humanity, and they are crying..." Ning Yi pointed in the direction of the more than a thousand people who were rescued, but there were many people crying over there.
"But here, I don't want to show my humanity, I just want to tell you what you are facing, yes! Many of you have been treated the harshest! You are wronged, want to cry, and want someone to comfort you.
!I understand everything, but I won’t give you these things! I tell you, you will be beaten, scolded, chopped with knives, burned, and raped! Things will not end like this, we are defeated, and you will experience it again, Jurchens
I will do the same thing to you even harder! Is there any use in crying? After we leave, do you know what happened to the other people who survived? Shu Liexu will quickly kill the others who dare not resist, or those who ran too late,
They were all burned alive!”
"Many of you are women and even have children. Some of you have broken hands and some have broken bones. They are not yet healed. You are tired and hungry. It is difficult to even stand up and walk. You
After encountering so many things, some people must feel that they want to die when I say this. It's okay to die. But there is no way, it doesn't make sense. If you don't die, what is the only thing you can do? Just pick up the knife and Zhang
Open your mouth, chop with your knives, bite with your mouth, and eat those Jurchens for me! Here, even the words "I tried my best" are meaningless to me! Because there is only one future in the future.
Two! Either die! Or your enemy dies——"
Ning Yi's voice stopped for a moment, and the echoes vibrated in the dark sky.
"But let me tell you, the Jurchens are not that powerful. You can already defeat them today. What you do is very simple, that is, defeat them every time. Don't compare with the weak, don't say you tried your best, don't say how powerful you are.
Enough is enough, what you are facing next is hell, where any weak ideas will not be accepted! Some people said today that if we burn the Jurchens' food and grass, the Jurchens' siege will be more violent, but do they
If it gets more violent, why don’t we just burn it!?”
"We burned their food, and they attacked the city even harder. The city can only be defended. They can only defend, and there is no reason to say anything! What you are facing is a hundred hurdles. If you can't pass one, you will die! Victory is
Such a harsh thing! But now that we have won the first victory and we have tested their quality, the Jurchens are not invincible monsters. Since they are not monsters, we can train ourselves to be something they can't think of.
monster!"
"They have burned a lot of food and grass, maybe they are crying now." Ning Yi pointed casually and said a wisecrack. In normal times, people would probably laugh, but at this time, everyone looked at him and did not laugh.
, "Even if you don't cry, it's human nature to be depressed by failure. It seems to be human nature to celebrate because of victory. Let me tell you frankly, I have a lot of money. One day, you can celebrate however you want. Best
Women, the best wine and meat, have everything, but I believe that when you are qualified to enjoy these things, the death of your enemy is the best gift you can get. As the saying goes, when the time comes, you can use
Their skulls are drinking! Of course, I will not allow you to do this, it is too disgusting..."
"There is no celebration today." Ning Yi said, "We only allow one cup of wine per person to allow you to warm up and have a good rest. But your vigilance is not allowed to relax for a moment! When you wake up, you will be better than
Stronger now! You can only be stronger than you are now! Then, let your enemies tremble and let them die. And you live."
"...I'm done." Ning Yi said.
The camp was solemn and quiet. Someone stood up. Almost all the soldiers stood up. Their eyes were red. It was unclear whether they were moved or incited.
"Yes -" the soldiers from Luliang Mountain in front shouted, and veins popped up on their foreheads. The next moment, the same voice suddenly sounded like a sea wave. The voice seemed to be answering Ning Yi's instructions, but it was more like
It was a wave of anger held back in everyone's heart. With this small town as the center, it instantly shook the entire snowy mountain range. It was a pressure that was more solemn than the murderous aura. Snow rustled down from the trees,
The unknown scout reined in his horse in the darkness, circling in confusion and panic, not knowing what was happening over there.
Ning Yi walked out of the crowd, followed by Zhu Biao, Tian Donghan, Chen Tuozi and others. This night, it may be difficult for everyone to feel calm, but what this surge brings is not restlessness, but indescribable strength and
Dignified. Ning Yi went to the small room that had been tidied up. After a while, Hongti also came over. He hugged her and fell asleep on the blanket spread on the floor.
Except for the person responsible for patrolling and guarding, everyone else also fell asleep. And in the east, the white fish belly will light up.
When they wake up, they will become stronger people.
In the capital, the first round of publicity has been released under Qin Siyuan's instruction. Many insiders already know about the battle in Moutuogang last night, and some people are still confirming the news through their own channels.
In the lobby of the Ministry of War, Qin Siyuan, who had been busy all night, just packed up his things and prepared to rest. Next to him, Li Gang, who hurried over to chat with him for a while, also looked tired.
"After dawn, it will only be harder." Qin Siyuan cupped his hands, "Li Xiang, please take a rest."
"Yes, that's right. I also have to... sleep for an hour or two. It's time to rest for a while before I can compete with the golden dog."
The old man said and laughed again. Ever since he got the news, he was overjoyed and his steps were much faster than before. A room for them to rest had been prepared for them at the rear of the Ministry of War. The two of them went to the room.
There were servants waiting on him, so Qin Siyuan fell asleep on the bed. Li Gang lit the candles, opened the window, and looked at the dark sky outside. He smiled again, and before he knew it, tears rolled down from his wrinkled eyes.
.
Li Gang has a fierce and loyal temperament. He has not known the taste of tears for many years after reaching the stage. There are many opinions about his abilities, but his patriotic heart is extremely fierce. In the past few years, he has
When promoting various things, he encountered obstacles every time, the court was in chaos, and the military was corrupt. He tried to revive this matter, but how much could he do? This time when the Jurchens attacked the city, he organized a resolute defense and was even prepared to die here.
However, the Jurchens were so powerful that they pressed down like a mountain. He did not regret his death, but he never saw hope.
Only at this moment, he suddenly felt that amidst the pressure of the past few days, the accumulation of a lot of life, death and blood, he could finally see a little light and hope.
He took a breath, walked back and forth in the room twice, then quickly went to bed and let himself fall asleep.
He had to rest quickly. If he couldn't rest well, how could he die generously...
In the Jurchen camp, a bonfire was burning. Zong Wang put his hands behind his back and looked at the huge city in front of him.
Liu Yanzong followed behind, also looking at the city.
With the war developing to this point, it was a surprise that the camp was unexpectedly attacked last night. However, for these Jurchen generals who had experienced hundreds of battles, it was not a big deal.
"...Yan Zong...if we can't completely destroy this city, how can we have the dignity to go back?"
——In a sense, it just deepened Zong Wang's determination to break the city.
Liu Yanzong's eyes were cold, but he had the same thought in his heart.
Before coming, they thought that the Wu Dynasty would probably have some knowledge and be quite cautious. After the Wu Dynasty's army was defeated, they felt that they were just a nest of rabbits with no fighting power. Now, they were scratched by the rabbit.
unlucky……
We have to kill more of these Wu Dynasty talents! Completely... kill them until they dare not resist!
The sound of cockcrow has already sounded in the warm room in the courtyard behind Fanlou.
Shishi was lying on the bed, covered with a quilt, and was sleeping. Under the quilt, her fair feet and ankles tied with red ribbons were exposed.
When she opened her eyes, she felt the strange restlessness outside the room...