After several days of hard work, everyone was exhausted and aching all over. They rested early after dinner. The captains of Nanzhen Fusi sent people on duty as usual. Zhang Yanling had explained that no matter in the wild or in the city,
, all must
The vigilance must be strengthened and there cannot be any laxity. When the emperor leaves the capital, except for those who can be completely trusted by his entourage, others may be threats. The generals of the Han Dynasty can relax, but the captains of Nanzhen Fusi cannot relax.
Zhao Yongsheng arranged for Zhang Yanling to live in a relatively clean and spacious house next to the military office. Zhang Yanling did not want to be special. Ever since he left the capital, he had been sleeping in a tent with the captains. It was the same this time.
We set up a tent outside the military office and slept there.
In the middle of the night, Zhang Yanling was suddenly awakened by the sound of horse hooves and running feet. As soon as he got out of the tent, Zhang Yin and Chen Shiyi were already galloping over.
"What's going on? What happened?" Zhang Yanling asked.
"There seems to be something going on on the Great Wall. I saw Zhao Yongsheng running to the east with two to three hundred people. That is the passage leading to the top of the Great Wall." Zhang Yin said in a deep voice, with a hint of excitement in his tone.
Zhang Yanling said in shock: "A Tatar attack? So unlucky? Or is the news leaked?"
Zhang Yin said: "Don't think so. Didn't the Marquis hear what Zhao Yongsheng said? The Tatars will come to harass them when they have something to do. However, Zhao Yongsheng brought people to reinforce the harassment in the middle of the night. It doesn't seem like an ordinary harassment.
, probably because he wants to break through the key points and get in."
Zhang Yanling frowned and cursed: "The dog Tatars won't let anyone calm down."
Zhang Yin said: "Master Hou, Beizhi is a little itchy. It has been a long time since I fought against the Tatars. I would like to ask Lord Marquis to allow me to go and help my brothers in the border army."
Zhang Yanling originally wanted to refuse because he didn't want to cause trouble. Zhao Yongsheng didn't inform anyone, and he didn't seem to think there would be any big danger, and he didn't seem to need help. However, seeing Zhang Yin's expectant face, he also wanted to see the Tatars and the Ming Dynasty.
How did the army fight, so he nodded.
"I'll go with you. I've learned a lot. But our people can't move. Just bring a dozen people with us. Chen Qianhu doesn't want to go. Tell the brothers to be on strict alert. The more times like this, the more
Be careful."
Chen Shi nodded. Zhang Yin was overjoyed and hurriedly went to gather people. Zhang Yanling returned to the tent and dressed up all the armor, weapons, weapons, and firearms. When he left the tent, Zhao Yuancheng had already arrived with his horse and thirty gunmen.
"Why are you here? I didn't ask you to follow me. Brothers don't need to go either. Zhang Qianhu and I can just take some brothers with us." Zhang Yanling waved her hand.
Chen Shi said: "Master Hou, I asked Deputy Zhao and Baihu to follow you. The safety of Master Hou is equally important. Moreover, this is also the responsibility of a humble position. Otherwise, Master Hou should not go and let Zhang Yin go crazy on his own.
go."
Zhang Yanling thought for a moment and waved her hand: "That's all, just follow. But there is one thing, firearms cannot be used. I don't want to cause trouble unless it is absolutely necessary."
Zhao Yuancheng nodded in agreement. Of course he understood what Zhang Yanling meant. The muskets equipped by his thirty lieutenants were privately made firearms. Privately made firearms are not a joke, so they should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Because
In this way, everyone's firearms were specially sewn and wrapped in long cowhide holsters. On the one hand, they protected the muskets, and on the other hand, they did not want to be seen. They carried them on their backs, only saying they were short spears, and never showed them to anyone along the way.
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Everyone mounted their horses and galloped eastward along the street, arriving at the east gate of the fortress in a moment. Seeing Zhang Yanling and others approaching, the city gate defenders hurriedly stepped forward to inquire. After learning that Zhang Yanling and others were going to help defend against the enemy, more than a dozen defenders also
He didn't stop him, he let him go directly, and he enthusiastically pointed out the direction.
After exiting the city gate, there was a sloping corridor with high walls on both sides, connected to the city gate. This was a sealed passage directly to the Great Wall. Everyone rode up the slope of the corridor, and soon the front suddenly became clear.
We are already on top of the Great Wall.
But I feel the night wind, and the surrounding mountains are dimly lit. I can vaguely see the undulating mountains and the forest waves like the sea. The Great Wall winds its way to the north and south and extends into the darkness. It seems like standing on the back of a black dragon, wandering in the mountains.
It's normal among the waves.
This was the first time Zhang Yanling had experienced this in her previous life. Standing in such a place, goosebumps naturally appeared on her body, and a feeling of boiling blood arose spontaneously.
Several soldiers emerged from the darkness and asked loudly. Zhang Yanling and others revealed their identities, but the soldiers did not dare to say anything. They pointed to the south and said: "The Tatars are attacking the Eagle Valley ten miles to the south. You can just follow the city wall.
. But you can’t ride on horseback. The terrain on the city wall is uneven, and if you ride on the city wall, aren’t you a living target for the Tatars below? A few arrows will shoot through your necks.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yanling and others dismounted their horses and followed the instructions of the soldiers to run against the crenellations on the inside of the Great Wall. This would greatly reduce the risk of being discovered and attacked by Tatar archers who might be hiding in the mountains outside the Great Wall.
Everyone rushed south along the city wall, climbing up and down several watchtowers and beacon towers. Finally, the shouts of killing could be clearly heard from the front, and the fire outside the city wall soared into the sky. In the low-lying place between the two beacon towers,
Up and down a section of the city wall, a battle was going on.
After everyone approached, Zhang Yin took off his bow and arrows and rushed over without saying a word. Zhang Yanling saw that the fighting was only going on up and down the city wall. The two sides were just shooting arrows at each other and did not reach the stage of siege. So he did not step forward to help, and only relied on
Take a look at one of the battlements.
There was a sea of fire outside the outer wall of the Great Wall, which looked very fierce. But Zhang Yanling saw the defenders on the wall holding large bundles of firewood and throwing them down to the city to ignite the fire. Obviously, the fire was started by Ming soldiers.
.This can prevent the opponent from trying to attack the city wall, and can illuminate the location below the city, giving the defenders at the top of the city an opportunity to snipe with bows and arrows.
The bows and arrows from both sides were going back and forth, shooting at each other. Black shadows of people were shaking on the hillside below, and strange screams were heard. The battle seemed fierce, but it was actually quite boring. Zhang Yanling felt quite disappointed when he saw it. If it weren't for the bows and arrows in the dark
There was a whooshing sound, and from time to time someone was hit by an arrow and screamed, it seemed like both sides were wasting time.
Zhang Yin was quite energetic, and Zhang Yanling watched him standing behind the battlements, using his powerful bow to shoot arrows outside the city wall. Zhang Yanling saw with his own eyes that at least five Tatars were shot, and they were scattered randomly on the hillside.
Go away. Others were shrinking their heads and not daring to show their bodies too much, but Zhang Yin seemed not to be afraid of the bows and arrows in the air. He shot several arrows before shrinking down, showing no fear at all. After hitting someone, he laughed and shouted insults.
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The garrison soldiers next to him were full of praise and admiration when they saw his bravery and exquisite archery skills.