There is no longer a high and thick city wall as a barrier, and there is no longer a condescending position to gain innate advantages. Instead, troops line up and meet head-on, sword against sword and gun against gun, life and death.
Fang Er raised his crossbow with three arrows in his heavy bow, ready to shoot down the soldiers who wanted to attack at any time.
The sound of heavy footsteps shook the ground, and groups of civilians wearing armor and holding swords and guns gathered along with the command flag.
After all, this was the first field battle. Although the assembled soldiers were walking steadily, their faces were a little dull and they could not hide the fear in their eyes.
In order to appease the people, what happened in front of the city gate was never concealed. The county government officials were responsible for announcing the news. Zhang Xiaoqian informed the city of what happened here and drew his sword to go out of the city to join the battle.
Many people who were hiding behind their homes rushed out. Seeing these strong men gathering out of the city, there were always relatives among them, and they started crying.
Is it possible to come back safely after this?
It wasn't until this moment that everyone remembered why they were a people's stronghold, to resist bandits and bandits. But now the people outside were not bandits and bandits, but officers and soldiers, real officers and soldiers who had been trained longer than them.
How could you really beat the officers and soldiers?
"We're not going, we're not going." Many shouts rang out from the crowd, and some parents and wives ran out to stop their relatives.
Although no Minzhuang actually left the queue, the marching team was still disrupted, and Minzhuang, who was pulled back, looked a little confused.
"Bandits are going to be fought, and so are the rebels. Aren't we practicing as civilians for so long just to protect our families?" An old and deep voice sounded in the street.
Everyone turned around and saw that the Registrar, whom they had not seen for some time, had walked out of the county government office at some unknown time.
The old registrar was wearing an official robe and an official hat with a solemn expression. Since the county magistrate was gone, he was the most important official in the hearts of the people in Dou County. Seeing him, the people suddenly remembered that they had not seen the registrar after the New Year.
, it was Mrs. Wu and other officials who were busy, and I suddenly felt inexplicably panicked.
"Those people said that as long as the government opens the city gates and goes out to explain things clearly, everything will be fine," some people shouted evasively.
To be precise, those people said that everything would be fine if the government and Mrs. Wu left the city. As more and more civilians were injured and killed, the real bloodshed and casualties made many people complain and feel lucky.
The Master Bookkeeper looked at the person who was speaking: "Do you believe what the rebels said? When the rebels in Fengcheng made trouble, the government also opened the city gate and invited them into the county government office. As a result, they killed the officials and burned down the county government office.
You didn't stop, you rushed out and killed innocent and unsuspecting people, your animal heart was already aroused, who of you can guarantee that you were lucky enough to escape with your life?"
The people all knew about this. If the rebels really entered the city and killed them, how could they, the unarmed ones, guarantee that they would be able to escape? Those who were whispering before became quiet.
"But what if they are not rebels?" someone shouted again.
This is also the doubt of the people, and as the city is besieged, there are more and more speculations.
The chief secretary sneered: "What do our officers and soldiers in Daxia do? Protect the country and the people. There has never been a troop that would threaten the people it protects!"
The people were horrified and came to their senses.
"Have you ever heard of a case that the government judged? Two mothers were fighting for their son, and the government asked them to seize the child on the spot. Whoever takes it will belong to whom. The two mothers each held the child's arm and snatched it away. They heard the child cry out in pain.
, one mother immediately let go, who is the real mother?" The chief clerk looked around at everyone, not waiting for anyone.
He replied, pointing to the outside of the city, "At this time, the soldiers and horses outside the city were unable to attack the city, so they drove the people like cattle and sheep and slaughtered them on the spot as a threat. However, the soldiers and horses on the city wall who were relying on the city to have no worries saw the people being driven away.
Zai Sha immediately ordered people to go out of the city to rescue them. Who do you think are the real officers and soldiers who sincerely care for the people?"
The people were silent, and suddenly someone cried. The hands of the people who were holding the people close to them either loosened their hands or dropped their hands weakly.
"I know that nothing will happen to us in Dou County if we don't leave the city." The Master Registrar softened his voice, "You have all seen these days, we have city walls, and our strong people can repel the insurgents who come to attack the city.
, they were helpless and could only yell and curse."
Yes, yes, the people around nodded with tears. Although there were casualties, the city was safe. The county had issued a notice, and the food was enough for a month or two. How could these rebels stay for a month or two? When the time comes
They dispersed.
"Fellow folks, those who are suffering outside are also our folks." The chief secretary said with tears in his eyes, "How can we ignore death and not save us? If everyone in our country is too timid to protect themselves, no one will come to save us in the future."
"These are not the only rebels." Li Minglou, who came over and watched, said, "Master Han calculated that we can defend for one or two months based on rations. It does not mean that two rebels are needed to attack us.
moon."
What does this mean, the people whispered.
"It means that we can defend the city for one, two and three days. First, we rely on the city wall, and the second is courage. Without courage, the city wall alone cannot defend the city." Li Minglou said, "The more afraid we are, the more people outside will be able to defend the city."
The more morale the rebels get, the more people and horses they come, and the more they get more powerful, the more fearful we become, so I can't guarantee what will happen next."
"Then what are we going to do?" one of the people shouted.
"Of course it is to break the opponent's courage." Li Minglou said, "Keep them away and scare them, so that they can escape and dare not attack. This is the real defense of the city."
"Heroes of Dou County." Yuan Ji stepped forward, "Do you still remember what I told you when I first came here? We can let you kill the bandits and protect your wives, children and parents. Now it's time to test. The rebels are no longer soldiers.
, just like bandits, we don’t need to be afraid of them, we can still defeat them, now they are thieves and we are soldiers.”
He had already put on armor and raised the long sword in his hand.
"Kill the thief!"
Accompanying his shout, the people lined up raised their weapons and shouted.
"Kill the thief!"
"Kill the thief!"
One sound was louder than the other, and the sound became louder and louder, like rolling waves.
Yuan Ji took the lead and headed towards the city gate. Zhang Xiaoqian held the knife and wanted to follow, but was pushed aside.
"Zhang Xiaoqian, you are not a member of the people," the general said.
Zhang Xiaoqian was anxious: "I also practiced at Minzhuang Camp."
The general shook his head: "The people who left the city this time are all carefully selected."
It meant that he couldn't do it. Zhang Xiaoqian was anxious and embarrassed. The people who were passing by in a row heard loud laughter, and the tense, sad and angry atmosphere on the street was diluted.
"Dad, don't be afraid. You will be more powerful when the time comes. The more afraid you are, the less likely you will be able to defeat them." The people who originally wanted to keep their relatives had already let go of their hands and stepped aside, reluctantly saying.
Minzhuang in the team said loudly: "Don't worry, I'm not afraid."
Groups of civilians passed through the street gate, and formed a square formation with the order flag on the flat open space on the other side of the outer city wall.
Li Minglou returned to the city wall again, and this time the Master Registrar also came up.
"Thank you, sir." Li Minglou saluted him.
Although she controls Dou County, when it comes to stabilizing people's hearts, this land lord is the most effective.
Since the city was besieged, Li Minglou no longer locked up the county clerk and others, but they did not come out either. They were still drinking tea, playing chess, and reading in the county government office. When they received news that the chief clerk was taking those few
When the officials came out, Yuanji was still a little worried that they would take the opportunity to incite something.
I didn’t expect that it was meant to inspire and calm people’s hearts.
Those few officials did not follow them to the city wall, but had dispersed and infiltrated into the county government office, and were as busy as the other officials. The other officials did not have the slightest question or look twice, as if they had been there all along.
The chief secretary held on to the city wall and squinted his eyes into the distance. Over the short wall, he could see the people kneeling on the ground. The body of the old man who was hacked to death was ignored. His cries and shouts for help continued, but the soldiers and horses lined up behind them turned a deaf ear.
, the crossbow in his hand was pointed at these people.
"I didn't expect that, as Mrs. Wu said, the world is in chaos." He said, "I have lived for so long, and I actually saw such a scene in Daxia."
Li Minglou said: "I think these are not as good as what I said, but it doesn't matter what I said. Lord Registrar, what you will see in the future will only be worse than this."
When the inner city gate opened, Ande Zhong's soldiers and horses on the outer wall had already noticed it. After a commotion and speculation, they saw a group of soldiers and horses crossing the wall and walking out.
At first, when he saw these soldiers and horses scoffing, he was not frightened by the military uniforms they were wearing. These were just civilians.
It was because he was afraid that he finally left the city and confessed his crime, but as more and more soldiers and horses were marching into formation, his expression became unbelievable.
Do these people want to fight against him?
Are they crazy?
The sky has brightened, and more and more minzhuangs are coming out across the wall. Following the order flag, the minzhuangs coming out close up, spread out, and elongate. Standing on the opposite side, you can clearly see that this is a formation with a square outside and a circle inside.
, this formation can advance, attack, retreat or defend, which is exactly the formation for outdoor battles.
Qi Dayong suddenly burst into laughter, pushed away the guard holding a shield to protect him, and raised the sword that had just been hit by an arrow.
"If they want to die, let them get their wish!" he shouted loudly, and then looked at the city of Dou County. His face became distorted with anger and excitement, "Tread on their dead bodies and leave no chickens or dogs in Dou County!"
With his order, soldiers and horses moved together, and the ground shook, leaving no chance for the people of Dou County to speak or breathe.
"Shoot." A command came from within the square formation.
The people holding crossbows almost subconsciously shot arrows, and the arrows rushed towards the people coming like a rain, causing the rebels at the front to fall off their horses.
"Run away quickly." The people shouted in unison.
This arrow is not to stop the attack from the opposite side, but to seek life for the captured people. The people fled to both sides. Whether they can escape depends on their luck. After all their efforts, the remaining
It just depends on fate.
After a wave of arrows, the distance between the two sides was no longer suitable for crossbows, and the distance was getting closer and closer, thirty paces and twenty paces...
"Lance! Attack!" commanded the banner.
The shield soldiers on the periphery moved away and squatted down, and Minzhuang, who was holding a spear in his hand, rushed out. The moment he rushed out, all the previous nervousness and fear were gone, only numbness remained. The feet were not his own, but were walking with his companions next to him.
, the hand is not your own, it is waving along with the companion next to you.
Advance together and retreat together!
Advance together and retreat together!
Don’t be afraid of death!
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The city ahead was faintly visible, and a group of officers and soldiers came to greet them on the road.
"Stop! Who are you!" they shouted sternly. "We are not allowed to move forward without orders."
The shouts were drowned out by the hoofbeats of the horses on the opposite side. The men and horses wrapped in military uniforms did not slow down at all. As they got closer and closer, they could clearly see that the leader was a young man. The cold wind made his face whiter and lips redder.
"Zhenwu Army, march to Beijing with orders." Wu Ya'er shouted.
The general at the front showed a shocked look: "That's ridiculous! The Zhenwu Army is far away in Mobei, how could they come here?"
A soldier behind Wu Ya'er raised the general's flag. The black flag with red stripes and the two characters "Zhenwu" were flying and phoenixes were flying. It was indeed the flag of the Zhenwu Army. The general's face was shocked and changed, and he waved the knife in his hand: "The flag can't mean anything.
, take your tokens, no orders are allowed..."
Before he finished speaking, Wu Ya'er, who was getting closer and closer, raised his hand, and the knife in his hand flew over, hitting the general in the face. The general screamed and fell off his horse.
This change was too sudden. The officers and soldiers on the opposite side were agitated. Wu Ya'er had already arrived. He immediately leaned over and pulled out the long knife from the general with a long hand. Then he got up and swept the sword across. The officers and soldiers here suddenly fell like rice.
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The hundreds of soldiers following him were like hungry wolves. Their speed did not slow down at all from the moment they appeared to approaching and then passing by. They rushed through the group of soldiers and horses blocking the road in the blink of an eye, like a strong wind sweeping through dead trees in winter, leaving leaves falling.
It was all bare.
"Crow, are we going to keep doing this? We are getting closer and closer to the capital." Old Han shouted.
The emperor of the capital has strict rules. Do they really want to kill anyone who blocks them? This is not in Mobei.
Wu Ya'er looked forward: "The emperor has ordered the Twelve Guards to escort him, so anyone who asks for orders or orders is a traitor, and of course he must be killed."
The emperor's mandate is the greatest. Anyone who stops him is a traitor. All traitors can be killed. No one can stop him. No one can stop him.
He put the blood-stained sword back into the scabbard on his back. The overflowing blood dyed the soldier's uniform red and said: "Zhenwu Army, kill the thieves."
The crowd behind them shouted in unison, their voices elongated like wolves howling, and low and hoarse like crows.
"Kill the thief!"
"Kill the thief!"
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(Three thousand and eight, there is no second update today, don’t wait)