Zhang Yi's target is Jigong Village and Xinghua Village.
The three mountains in town are Shigandang, which is Shitou Mountain where Shigu Village is located, Jigong Mountain where Jigong Village is located, and Xinghua Mountain where Xinghua Village is located.
The three villain villages are not far from each other. They have cooperated several times. The thieves got together to rob. However, when the loot was divided, they would always get into a quarrel, and then they would show off their weapons and fight to the death. Shi Gandang knew them well.
When Shi Gandang was very young, he often went to two villages to beg for food. The bandits all knew his dead parents and had heard of the story of the Nine Horses. When they caught the little fat man, they would always mock him and eat the remaining bones. Throw it to him and let him lie on the ground and chew it like a dog.
But Shi Gandang wanted to eat meat, so he sneaked into the stockade in the middle of the night to steal chickens. After several failures, Shi Gandang found a loophole in the two stockades.
So the plan he came up with was to let Niu Ben lead the men to attack the stronghold from the front, while he would go around to the rear and sneak into the stronghold, kill the bad guys and open the stronghold door without any effort. If things went well, he could capture two strongholds in one night.
Zhang Yi thought this plan was good and decided to do it. The team marched straight to Jigong Village and arrived at the foot of the mountain at around 9 o'clock in the evening. Zhang Yi divided the people into two teams early, and he led 100 people to camp at the foot of the mountain. , lit dozens of bonfires, let the soldiers laugh and joke, put on a camping and resting posture, and paralyze the enemy.
Niu Ben and Shi Gandang took 200 people to hide in the rear and stand by.
The thieves in Jigong Village were frightened and sent a few people to the camp to inquire about the situation. Zhang Yi said that they were passing by and the visitors were overjoyed. After reporting to the village owner, they brought wine, meat and food.
As midnight approached, the noisy camp became quiet and everyone lay down to sleep. Zhang Yi extinguished the oil lamp in the tent and quietly left the camp.
He knew that the spies in Jigong Village were secretly watching the movements of the camp. When everyone was sleeping, the villains in Jigong Village would also breathe a sigh of relief.
Zhang Yi carried the Panlong stick and ran for several miles on foot. He found Niu Ben and Shi Gandang lurking in the ravine. Now it was time to take action. Shi Gandang's task was to first take a detour to bring the team to Jigong Village. Ben commanded 200 soldiers to set up ladders and launch a fierce attack.
Later, Zhang Yihui and Shi Gandang sneaked into the village from the back mountain.
"Brother Yi, just sit in the rear and Brother Niu and I can break the stronghold." Shi Gandang didn't want Zhang Yi to take risks.
Niu Ben also tried to persuade him, but Zhang Yi refused to sit idly by and warned him.
"Daniu just show off, use your bluff to alert the enemy, and try to avoid casualties. After Xiaoshi and I open the gate of the village, you can lead the men inside."
Now, Zhang Yi calls his brothers like this, Xiaolong, Daniu, Xiaohan and Xiaoshi. If he calls Niuben brothers, Xiaohan brothers and Shi Gan brothers, they will be separated.
"Listen to Yi Ge." Niu Ben nodded vigorously.
Zhang Yi patted his helmet gently, and the cold black iron enveloped a passionate brother. The two looked at each other and smiled.
Set off.
More than 200 people were all on foot. Some were carrying ladders, some were holding grappling hooks, and more were holding sticks, wooden shields and simple long bows.
Steel swords, iron shields and good bows were all allocated to the teams led by the King Kongs. General Cao saw this unfair distribution of the King Kongs during the military parade, but he said nothing.
No one wants to see Zhang Yi take the lead in breaking the stronghold.
But Zhang Yi wants to be the first to break through the stronghold, so as to make the other two teams anxious. They will lose their reason and judgment and rush in and fight desperately. This situation is what Zhang Yi wants to see, and it will help him take the next step. action.
Xiaolong deliberately postponed the expedition today. The two teams would set up camp as soon as it got dark. They never fought at night, let alone attacked the stronghold at night. Only madmen would do that.
Brother Zhang Yi discussed every step in detail.
Analyzing problems and formulating plans is a major subject in itself, and Zhang Yi is what he is best at.
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Shi Gandang took Zhang Yi up the steep mountain. The moon tonight was the same as last night, appearing and disappearing. The dim moonlight could vaguely illuminate the outline of the boulder.
That's enough.
Shi Gandang is familiar with every stone here. He once traveled to three mountains to find heavier stones that are more suitable for lifting.
"Our armor is really good." Shi Gandang whispered.
"That was designed by Xiaohan and built by Tiejiang Hu." Zhang Yi said with a smile.
The reasonable design allows the two people to flexibly climb a nearly vertical cliff. No one has been here, and the pit dug by Shi Gandang many years ago is only covered with a layer of dust.
Following the familiar route, stepping on the pits, the two finally came to the foot of the village wall. Zhang Yi saw that it was about six meters high. For Xiaolong and Xiao Han, it was easy to climb over, but Zhang Yi and Shi Gandang both
Not easy.
The sound of dogs barking came from the village, and then more and more dogs started yelling.
It doesn't matter, the thieves are focusing on the front door. The back mountain is a steep cliff, and no one dares to risk climbing it in the dark night.
Suddenly, someone shouted, "No, Mopan City is coming to attack the stronghold!" The shrill screams pierced the silent night. The stronghold suddenly exploded, and the thieves who had just fallen asleep became a mess, making howling sounds like ghosts and wolves.
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Niu Ben led the team to attack.
The horn sounded, someone beat the war drum on their waist, the soldiers roared, and two ladders were set up on the wall of the village.
At this time, Shi Gandang led Zhang Yi to the breach. Years ago, he dug a hole in the wall of the village and then blocked it with stones. This technique was taught to him by his parents. The son of a thief did not know how to drill holes.
That's a shame.
"This is it, brother Yi." Shi Gandang laughed softly. This was his masterpiece. I didn't expect it to be put to great use tonight.
Zhang Yi frowned and asked, "How old were you when you dug this hole?"
"Well, I'm fifteen or sixteen years old." Shi Gandang said, taking out the stones blocking the entrance of the cave one by one, and then he was dumbfounded. He forgot that his weight was twice as much as before, and the hole was too small.
Don’t go there!
"Wait for me, Xiaoshi." Zhang Yi said and went to drill the hole. It was just right for him.
Unexpectedly, Shi Gandang grabbed his arm and said, "No, Yi Ge, I can't let you go alone," Shi Gandang was about to cry, "Wait until I expand the entrance of the cave..."
"It's too late, good brother, don't blame yourself, you have done well enough." Zhang Yi patted his helmet and smiled.
Niu Ben had already started to act as planned. If Zhang Yi did not open the village gate in time, the team would suffer losses. The front line of defense of the village was often well prepared and difficult to break through.
Shi Gandang had no choice but to let go of his hand, and Zhang Yi got through.
The other end of a 3-meter-long hole was blocked by Shi Gandang with stones. Zhang Yi took off the stones and saw that the village was in chaos. The thieves were running in panic, holding various weapons and defensive equipment.
, and ran towards the Qianmenzhai wall.
"Shoot! Shoot quickly!"
"Throw stones, throw wood!"
"Pour the hot oil down, hurry up!"
The bosses, big and small, were roaring at the top of their lungs.
Zhang Yi looked at the direction of the village gate, got out of the hole, took a deep breath, and ran over.