"How... how can we guard this place?" A pale old man asked tremblingly. This is the head of the He family, a large family in Hailuo City. The He family is in the jewelry business and is considered a wealthy family in Hailuo City.
, this head of the He family is just an ordinary old man, with no cultivation at all. At this time, he has
His hands and feet were so cold from fright that he had to rely on the support of his subordinates to keep him from falling. Another middle-aged man also had a pale complexion. He was from the Song family in Hailuo City. He specialized in managing cultural and educational affairs in Hailuo Prefecture, and his official title was Academic Affairs.
, in layman’s terms, he is a subordinate official of the Ministry of Education. Even though he usually talks incessantly, his voice is a little trembling at this moment, “City Lord, why?
Why don't we give the order to retreat immediately? Won't it be safe if we return to the city quickly before the enemy comes?"
"Cannot withdraw!" Before Yue Congshan could say anything, a middle-aged general came over, it was Meng Shixiong.
"City Lord, we can't retreat at this time! We don't have time to retreat to the city before the people from Yanlizhou come after us! I have already ordered them to light the beacon fire. Now we can only stay here and wait for reinforcements to arrive!"
Beacons, in an era without instant communication, were an important means of military communication. Although there were few wars in the Xuantian Continent, there were many beacon towers for some reason, especially in Hailuo Prefecture, which is close to the endless forest sea. There are many beacon towers here.
.What’s even stranger is that Daxia
The dynasty has express regulations that these ancient beacon towers are not allowed to be abandoned and must be maintained regularly, and there must be people on duty at all times to ensure that the beacon fires can be lit at any time. Many people do not understand the reason for this, and Xiadu has never explained it, but
this provision
But it has been strictly implemented. Even after the Xia family's trouble more than 20 years ago, this habit has been retained.
Yue Congshan was extremely lucky now. There was a beacon tower not far from the sacrificial site. As long as the beacon was lit, it would be visible to Hailuo City, and reinforcements would definitely arrive soon. He was relieved.
tone, and asked: "Is there any new news?" "Not yet.
." Meng Shixiong shook his head and said, "I have asked the men to pack up the carriage and all the unused materials. First, build up a few layers of cover. Then let the adults hide behind, the infantry will stand firm in formation, and the cavalry will stand on both sides.
It will definitely be no problem to contain and hold on until reinforcements arrive!
"
"Well, I can rest assured that you can handle the matter!" Yue Congshan smiled and said, "There are also some good warriors among the rangers over there. Send someone to move them, and they can also play a containment role."
"Okay." Meng Shixiong replied, then looked in the direction of the beacon tower, frowned and said, "Why hasn't it been lit for so long? Yishan, send a few more people there!"
"Yes!" Li Yishan was a general following behind Meng Shixiong. After hearing this, he immediately ordered to go down. Soon more than a dozen people left the team and ran towards the beacon tower.
Yue Congshan looked at their retreating figures and said to a person who had been standing next to him: "Yingwei, you are good at qinggong. Go and light the beacon! It's better to be faster now!" Zong Yingwei is the city lord Yue Congshan.
One of the two great guards from Mt.
, has been following Yue Congshan for many years. Since the news of Yanlizhou's attack came today, he has not spoken, and stood silently with his head lowered behind Yue Congshan. After hearing Yue Congshan's words, he
His body stiffened slightly and he lifted up
He looked at Yue Congshan and was convinced that these words were meant for him, so Zong Yingwei lowered his head, clasped his fists, and said "yes".
Yue Congshan didn't take it seriously and turned around to continue looking at the beacon tower. Everyone else's attention was also focused on the direction of the beacon tower.
And at this moment, the sword light flashed.
puff!
A short sword instantly penetrated Yue Congshan's back, and a shining sword tip emerged from his chest.
Whoosh!
The dagger retreated, and large streams of blood spurted out from Yue Congshan's chest and back at the same time. The smell of blood filled the air. Yue Congshan felt his eyesight go dark and fell down.
"City Lord!"
"Brother!"
"Zong Yingwei! Zong Yingwei did it!"
"Get him! Get him quickly!"
There were chaotic sounds all around, and everyone was in chaos. Some people rushed to Yue Cong Mountain, and other guards surrounded Zong Yingwei.
"Brother! How are you? Quick! Call the doctor!" Yue Conghai supported Yue Congshan and hurriedly tapped several acupuncture points on his body, but he still couldn't stop the blood from gushing out.
"Zong Yingwei! You are actually a spy from Yanlizhou!" Meng Shixiong shouted, drew out his sword and struck at Zong Yingwei, "The city lord values you so highly, how could you commit such a vicious attack?"
Yue Congshan's aura was as strong as silk. He stared at Zong Yingwei without blinking and asked weakly: "Why?"
Zong Yingwei took a few steps back, avoided Meng Shixiong's blade, and killed two more guards. Then he looked at Yue Congshan and said guiltily: "Don't blame me, I can't help myself..."
"Bastard!" Meng Shixiong chased after him, "Come here! Get this spy!"
Zong Yingwei's Qinggong was really good. He ducked away from the people around him and tried to escape far away, but was stopped by the guards desperately.
While Meng Shixiong directed everyone to besiege Zong Yingwei, he looked in the direction of the beacon tower and said, "Why haven't you started lighting up the beacon yet? Hurry up! Get a few more people!"
"It doesn't matter how many people go." Although Zong Yingwei was besieged, he still had the energy to speak, "General Meng, do you know why the beacon fire can't be lit?"
"Why?" Meng Shixiong asked loudly as he kept slashing at Zong Yingwei like a knife.
Zong Yingwei smiled softly, "Because Deng Shui is there."
"Deng Shui?" Meng Shixiong was very surprised. Deng Shui was a cavalry general under him. He was not from Hailuo Prefecture, but he came to Hailuo City to join the army early. With his cautious character, he climbed up the ranks step by step from the soldiers.
came up. The archers he commanded were a decisive force in the cavalry troops, and Deng Shuiben
He was also favored by Meng Shixiong. Unexpectedly, Zong Yingwei mentioned him. Could it be that Deng Shui also rebelled?
"That's right!" Zong Yingwei said, "Deng Shui is guarding there. The people you sent should be dead. The beacon fire must not be lit today!" Meng Shixiong suddenly felt a sudden change in his heart. The enemy will come soon.
If the beacon cannot be lit, the large troops in Hailuo City will not be able to quickly know that something is going on here, and they will not be able to do so in time.
Come here, the terrain here is open and there is no danger to defend, and the hastily built defense lines cannot last for long. Although he also sent people riding red-hoofed horses back to ask for help, but how long will it take to go back and forth?
Moreover, Meng Shixiong was still a little worried. Deng Shui had rebelled. What happened to the archers under him now?