After the two generals led the heavily armed troops down the city wall, Zhang Jing and other officials kept following them, paying close attention to the development of the situation.
"Why can't I see that the beggar and the prodigal below are the Japanese pirates' internal agents? It's rare for a beggar to repay his kindness. The prodigal son turns around and takes the initiative to guard the city. But don't blame others wrongly. Once the human heart is cold, it can't be warmed.
came back."
Until this time, many officials were still skeptical, and some officials were watching and making sarcastic remarks on the city wall.
"You didn't realize that the Japanese pirates from Shangyu would attack Ying Tian, and you took Ping'an's nephew's warning as a joke. But now, the Japanese pirates from Shangyu are showing off their power below the city. Let's see who is the joke."
Duke Guo of Wei retorted back without any politeness at all, making the skeptical officials choke with tears in their faces.
Logically speaking, as one of the three giants in Yingtian, his status in Yingtian official circles is not generally high. However, because he comes from a noble family and a military background, he has always been looked down upon by civil servants who came from the imperial examination and thought that
Duke Guo of Wei was just a warrior who relied on the shadow of his ancestors, and the social atmosphere of the dynasty was one of elegance and martial arts, so that Duke Wei's status in the hearts of everyone was far inferior to that of Zhang Jing, one of the three giants in Yingtian, and even Eunuch He's
Their status was much higher than that of him, so Wei Guogong was already holding his breath in his heart.
He and the Marquis of Linhuai insisted on checking whether beggars and local gangsters were Japanese pirates. These officials criticized this move and criticized him, Duke Wei, so Wei Guogong responded unceremoniously.
Wei Guogong's suggestion to bet on Zhu Pingan was not only to seek military glory, but also to make a bold move, rebuild his prestige, win his due status, and let these civil servants who despised him think highly of him and respect him.
"Hmph, has Duke Wei Guo forgotten that he was one of the people who regarded Master Zhu's warning as a joke?!"
After being choked for a while, one official snorted and said in dissatisfaction.
"Ahem." Wei Guogong blushed and had to cough to relieve his embarrassment.
"We know our mistakes and can correct them, unlike some people who know our mistakes but don't correct them, and make mistakes one after another," Linhuai Marquis said helpfully.
"Well, if there are no Japanese pirates among the beggars and prodigal sons in the city, let's see how you end up."
The official choked.
Soon, in the sight of everyone, the two generals and their troops had arrived at the gate of the city and came to the beggars and gangsters.
"You have repaid your kindness. The prodigal son turned back and volunteered to guard the city. The adults appreciate you very much. Your request to help defend the city gate at the most dangerous city gate is even more appreciated and praised by the adults. The adults specially sent me this letter.
You will be rewarded, each of you will be given a set of full-body armor, and you will be allowed to go to the armory in front to choose the weapons you want, whether it is swords, guns, swords, halberds, axes, hooks and forks, or bows, crossbows, and firecrackers. At the same time, you will be granted permission after this battle.
You can stay in the military camp and serve, and your treatment will be the same as other soldiers."
A general stood in front of the beggars and gangsters and said to them with approval.
Well, his acting skills were good and he didn't reveal his secrets at all. Zhang Jing and other officials in the city were very satisfied with the general's performance.
"Thank you, sir. I will guard the city well and prevent Japanese pirates from entering the city. I will live up to your expectations."
When the beggars and gangsters in the city heard this, they all beamed with joy and expressed their opinions sincerely.
"Look, this is a true show of true feelings. There are no Japanese pirates inside." Some officials in the city couldn't help but sigh when they saw this scene.
"Come here, they will be brothers from now on. Give each of these brothers a waist badge, and then take them to receive armor and weapons." The general waved his hand, and his opponent held a tray with stacks of soldiers with waist badges on the tray.
ordered.
"As ordered." Several soldiers came out from behind the general. They were holding trays with stacks of waist badges on them. They came to the beggars and gangsters and distributed the waist badges to them one by one.
"吆西." A beggar with a dirty turban on his head couldn't help but smile after receiving the badge. He blurted out Japanese language when he was happy. These Ming soldiers were really stupid. They achieved their goal so easily. Waiting for the receipt
Armor and weapons must be used "properly" to help the Ming army guard the city gate.
The beggar next to him, who was also wearing a turban, suddenly changed his expression, and immediately kicked him with his foot.
The beggar suddenly realized that he had lost his composure, but he reacted quickly. He rolled his eyes and quickly said, "Xinxi, why don't you wash it? My hands are too dirty. They've even stained this badge."
Already."
If the general didn't know in advance that there might be Japanese pirate spies among these beggars and ruffians, he might have been fooled by the beggar's response. However, his task was to guard and screen the Japanese pirate spies among the beggars and ruffians, so he was always there.
Paying attention to the beggar and the gangster's every move, the general's eyelids couldn't help but twitch when the beggar blurted out the word "吆西" just now. He tried his best to make a nonchalant expression on his face and said to the beggar with a smile, "No need to wash, wait for the battle."
It’s not too late to clean up later. You go and get your armor and weapons first. In the face of Japanese pirates, the overall situation should be your top priority.”
"Yes." A group of beggars and gangsters responded one after another.
"There are two temporary weapons and armor supply points under the nearby wall. Each supply point has four warehouses. In order to increase the speed, you are divided into eight teams. Each team goes to a warehouse to receive armor and weapons. After putting on the armor,
Come with weapons to help defend the city gate. You take them to the storehouse to receive armor and weapons."
The general ordered.
The beggars and gangsters, no doubt that he was there, were divided into eight teams under the command of the general, and were led in different directions by soldiers.
The eight warehouses were all at the base of the wall. In fact, they were all very close. Soon they arrived at the warehouse where armor and weapons were stored.
After all, it is an armor weapons warehouse, so it is normal for it to be heavily guarded.
After all, it is an armor and weapons warehouse, so it is normal for the seriously ill guard to be fully armed. The first to get the moon is the one who is closest to the water and the tower.
After all, it is an armor and weapons warehouse. It is normal for us to be surrounded by heavy soldiers, right?!! Wait!! Why are we surrounded?! Where are the armors and weapons? Why don’t you see anything?
This is not normal at all!!!
"What are you doing?" A beggar with his head wrapped in a scarf changed his face and shouted loudly.
"Let me change your armor. Take off your clothes and turban. Let's see what size of armor suits you so we can put it on you. Swords have no eyes on the battlefield, and armor is a good thing. It can save you at a critical moment.
Life. This is all taken care of by the superior officer, so don’t be ignorant of what is good and what is bad.”
Heavily armed soldiers surrounded eight groups of beggars and gangsters, and issued serious orders that could not be refused.
"Ahem, you don't need to be so particular, it's almost enough." The beggar and the gangster waved their hands repeatedly, forced a smile, and politely refused.