The news that the military advisor had returned to the mountain had already spread before Lin Jue arrived. When Lin Jue and others arrived at the large school field east of Dazhai from Dongpo, a dark crowd had already gathered on the school ground. Lin Jue Yi
When he appeared, the school ground was filled with cheers and a lively and lively scene.
"Commander Fang, you are back."
"Commander Fang is back. The military counselor is back to help us kill the enemy. Now it's better. Once the military counselor comes back, there is nothing to worry about."
"Strategist, strategist!"
The crowd was shouting and excited. Lin Jue was a little surprised. He himself didn't know that he had such a high reputation in the village. After all, it had been a full year since he left the village, and he thought he was so popular among many people.
Military advisor has been forgotten by people. Who would have expected that he is still so popular.
How did Lin Jue know that even though he was not in Luoyan Valley this year, the legend about the military adviser in Luoyan Valley Dazhai has never stopped. A year ago, the military adviser came to Luoyan Valley Dazhai and saved the country with his own efforts.
In the critical situation, he persuaded Bao Meng and Luoyan Valley to join forces with his sharp tongue, and risked great danger to attack Shirenshan Dazhai from the inside. Later, he formed an alliance with Taoyuan Dazhai, and gained the qualification to gain a foothold in Funiu Mountain. He also planned
Overall, the development of Luoyan Valley has allowed the strength of Luoyan Valley Dazhai to rise rapidly and firmly establish itself in Funiu Mountain. Everything he has done has become a legend among the people.
In this era, it is easy for people to worship a person, especially after that person has done something special, the person's reputation will rise. After some virtual exaggeration and deliberate flattery, it will become even more exaggerated.
Those who followed Lin Jue through all that, naturally admired Lin Jue. Although those who later joined the village had never met Lin Jue, nor had they seen what Lin Jue did with their own eyes, the people around him continued to express their admiration for him.
The control gave them the feeling that the military advisor in the village was a god-like figure. Therefore, when they heard that this god-like figure had returned, they were even more eager to see this god-like figure being praised by the people.
What kind of person is the military advisor?
However, some people couldn't help but feel a little disappointed after seeing Lin Jue. The military advisor in front of them had an average appearance and was not tall and strong. Perhaps he had traveled a long distance, so his clothes were a little torn, and his face was full of fatigue. The whole person
It's not at all like what I imagined in my mind. However, looking at the way the leader of the big village and the two leaders of the village looked at the military advisor like stars over the moon, with respectful and adoring eyes, it can be seen that this military advisor must be an extraordinary person. Those who listen to
The rumors may also be true.
"Master Fang, Master Fang!" Almost everyone shouted in unison, including the soldiers of the Luoyan Army and many civilians.
They waved torches, raised their hands and shouted loudly. The sound spread out of the mountain stronghold and reached the fortification arrow tower below the south slope. The soldiers of the Luoyan Army who were resisting here also quickly got the news. Everyone of them
Surprised, they looked at each other and laughed.
The military advisor is back, which is really great news. Once the military advisor arrives, what are you afraid of? The stronghold is saved, and victory is possible.
Faced with this situation, Lin Jue sighed greatly in his heart. After experiencing the indifference of people in the capital, he returned to the village and received such a grand welcome. He was filled with emotions. It is said that outside the mountains are officials and people, and in the mountains
You are a bandit, you are a robber. But bandits are more grateful and affectionate towards the officials and the people, and are more simple and warm. When I did do something for them, they never forgot about you and really liked you. This made Lin Jue feel,
The initial risks and hardships were all worth it.
"Hello, brothers, hello, fellow citizens." Lin Jue cupped his hands and said loudly, thinking of the cheering soldiers and civilians around him.
"Hello, military advisor, hello, military advisor." Everyone returned the salute with their hands raised, and some even knelt down and kowtowed.
Lin Juelang said in a loud voice: "Forgive me for being late and causing you to suffer a lot. But don't worry, I, the leader of the stronghold, the leaders of the stronghold, and all the brothers of the Luoyan Army will not allow anyone to trample on us.
Home. Anyone who invades our stronghold will be killed. Please rest assured about this."
"Okay, now that the military advisor has said this, we are all relieved." Everyone shouted loudly.
Liang Qi came up and waved his hands and shouted loudly: "Everyone, the military advisor has come a long way and is tired. Let's stop making trouble and let the military advisor go and have a rest early. Anyway, the military advisor is back and you have seen it. Everyone tonight
Now you can have a peaceful sleep. Please give in, please give in, okay?"
After hearing the words, everyone agreed and soon separated into a passage. Lin Jue, Gao Muqing and others walked through it. Lin Jue kept smiling at the surroundings. The people watched Lin Jue and others enter the restricted area of the main village. Just now
They talked excitedly and dispersed.
Lin Jue was eager to know the current situation, and after entering the main camp, he proposed to convene a military meeting attended by all the leaders. Gao Muqing and Liang Qi originally wanted him to rest early, after all, he was tired and sleepy after a long journey. But Lin Jue insisted on this and also convinced him
However, they had no choice but to summon the key leaders for a meeting in the Juyi Hall.
Half an hour later, under the bright candlelight of the Juyi Hall, dozens of backbone leaders of the Luoyan Army were already seated beside the long desk. Each of these people had unshaven beards and haggard faces. Some even had their arms and legs wrapped in white gauze, with their armor on
They were scarred and tattered, and their eyes were all red. It was obvious that they had gone through a long and fierce battle and had not received enough rest.
When Lin Jue took a break, changed his clothes, and walked into the Juyi Hall accompanied by Gao Muqing, everyone stood up and bowed their hands in greeting.
"I've met the military advisor! I've met the leader of the stronghold."
Gao Muqing smiled and nodded, and Lin Jue returned the favor. After the two of them sat on the two seats at the top, all the leaders also sat down. "Brothers, the return of the military advisor today is a great joy for our village. After the military advisor got the news outside the mountain, he worked day and night.
We have rushed back after a long journey, and here we should pay tribute to the military advisor." Gao Muqing's face was filled with an uncontrollable smile, and the eyes he looked at Lin Jue were full of love, completely lacking his usual dignity and seriousness.
Liang Qi said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, military advisor. We are counting on our fingers and waiting for the military advisor to come back. Today we finally got it."
Everyone laughed and said, "Yes, we have been waiting for the military advisor's return day and night, and now we have arrived."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Fang can't help you brothers. When the village was in danger, I couldn't fight side by side with my brothers. After learning the news, I rushed back immediately for fear of delaying my trip. No matter what, even if I die,
, I want to die together with my brothers. Fortunately, the village is safe, otherwise I might have to jump from the west cliff into the valley to forgive myself."
"Hahaha, the military advisor is serious. How could our stronghold be so easily breached by that old thief Qin Donghe?" Everyone laughed one after another.
Gao Muqing said: "It's all my fault. I... didn't order someone to notify the military advisor in time. I thought the situation wouldn't be so bad. But I didn't expect... ugh!"
Gao Muqing sighed, and the smiles on everyone's faces slowly faded. Talking about the current situation, everyone suddenly became worried.
Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "Who can tell me in detail what the current situation is like?"
The leaders turned their attention to Gao Muqing, who sighed and said in a deep voice: "The current situation is not optimistic. Starting from the beginning of February, Qin Donghe began to launch an attack on our stronghold in Luoyan Valley. They first broke through the Shirenshan branch.
.Brother Yuan Lang, the leader of the third village, and the 300 brothers who defended the village were all killed in battle. Although they also killed several times their enemies, in the end... alas!"
Everyone's expressions turned gloomy. In the battle of Shirenshan branch, Yuan Lang and the three hundred Luoyan troops who stayed behind in the branch were all killed. The soldiers of Heifeng village captured Shirenshan at the cost of more than 800 casualties.
This was the beginning of the attack on Luoyangu Dazhai. This was also the beginning of the nightmare-like days of the past month.
Gao Muqing's deep voice continued to echo in the hall: "Since February, Qin Donghe has gathered nearly 9,000 soldiers from all the villages in Funiu Mountain to attack me at the entrance of the Xifeng Valley of Luoyangu Dazhai and the east side of Dazhai.
A fierce attack was launched on the southern slope of Feng. We have lost count of the number of specific battles that took place. For more than a month, there were several attacks every day without any interruption. My brothers in the Luoyan Army were united and fought desperately, relying on solid fortifications.
Our defense failed in the end to allow the troops of Black Wind Village to break through Dazhai. But our losses so far have been extremely heavy."
Lin Jue frowned and asked: "Tell me, the casualties of the Luoyan Army brothers, and how much the enemy lost?"
Gao Muqing couldn't bear to speak, frowned and glanced at Liang Qi. Liang Qi understood, stood up and said: "Military advisor, our Luoyan Army already had more than 1,900 brothers before the war started. But now, there are less than 1,000 brothers who can fight. The casualties are close to 50%.
.Currently, 300 brothers are guarding the west peak, 400 brothers are guarding the valley entrance fortifications, and 400 brothers and 200 selected young people are guarding the south slope of the village. It is roughly estimated that there are still more than 5,000 enemy troops in Heifeng Village.
people."
Lin Jue frowned. Although the opponent lost nearly a thousand men in exchange for 4,000, the battle loss of one to four was already perfect. However, the opponent had too many men and they could afford to use energy, but Luoyan Valley could not afford to use it.
"What is the current food and material situation in the village? Is the fortification still strong and defensible? How are the brothers' mood? Don't hide it, tell it all." Lin Jue asked in a deep voice.
Liang Qi nodded and said: "There is still enough food, and the nearly 10,000 soldiers and civilians in the village can still sustain it for at least half a year. However, the combat supplies are almost exhausted. The arrows are basically exhausted, and only hundreds of iron arrows have not been used.
Weapons and armor were also severely damaged, with most of the hundreds of sets of armor lost. The armor and blades could barely hold up, but the lack of arrows was a big problem. Without bows and arrows for long-range defense, the opponent could easily rush under the fortifications, and had to fight
They fought hand to hand. A large number of our casualties were caused during hand-to-hand combat. The emotions of the brothers are..."
Before Liang Qi finished speaking, Lin Jue suddenly interrupted: "Years ago, I asked you to purchase a large amount of iron ingots and establish a weapons and arrows workshop. Didn't you do it?"
Liang Qi was stunned and stammered: "Well... I didn't have time yet. Something happened after I returned to the mountain, so I was delayed..."
"Not in time? This excuse doesn't make sense. The last time you and I met to attack Heifeng Village, there was a gap of four or five months. After such a long time, you tell me that it's too late? This is not like going to pick stars from the sky. It's obviously
It's you who's slacking off." Lin Jue suddenly scolded him harshly.
Everyone looked at Lin Jue in shock. The military advisor was angry. The military advisor had not been angry before, especially towards Liang Qi. The military advisor and Liang Qi had a very good relationship. The two were brothers. According to Liang Qi, he and the military advisor had a life and death relationship.
So the military advisor was polite to him. But now, the military advisor was really angry and scolded him mercilessly.
Liang Qi was stunned, not knowing how to explain, so she had to lower her head and remain silent.
Gao Muqing spoke softly from the side: "Military advisor, I asked Brother Liang to postpone this matter. If you want to blame me, it's me. At that time, I wanted Brother Liang to lead people to build fortifications and arrow towers, so I didn't do it for the time being.
"
"Bang!" Lin Jue hit the table with his palm, and everyone froze in fright.
"Master Gao Dazhai, do you know what responsibility you have for the current situation?" Lin Jue shouted coldly.
Gao Muqing looked at Lin Jue blankly, her face turned pale, and she didn't know how to answer. The husband she was thinking about so much had just met again today, and he suddenly glared at her, which made her unbearable. There were thousands of words in her heart.
I wanted to talk to him, I wanted to confide in him. But now I received Lang Jun’s rebuke.
"I have long written to tell you that I, Luoyangu Dazhai, must take on the responsibility of maintaining the stability of Funiu Mountain. We must not be narrow-minded and focus on the overall situation. But what have you done? Knowing that Qin Donghe of Heifeng Village has obvious ambitions, you
How can we not impose restrictions? I told you very clearly that if the situation in Funiu Mountain is to be stable, there needs to be checks and balances. Only if either party dares to act rashly can the general balance and stability of the situation be ensured. But Black Wind Village attacked Taoyuan Dazhai.
At that time, you actually stood still and did not lend a helping hand. We have an alliance with Taoyuan Dazhai. Don't you know that doing this violates the alliance between our villages? It also condones Qin Donghe's behavior? Whenever you make a gesture,
If we unite with several big villages that we have good relations with to put pressure on Heifeng Stronghold, the matter will not reach the point where it is today. As the leader of the big stronghold, every decision you make will affect the overall situation, how can you not think carefully about it?"
Lin Jue asked in a deep voice.
Gao Muqing's lips trembled and he said repeatedly: "I...I never thought it would reach this point. I didn't order the rescue of Taoyuan Dazhai because I didn't want the lives of my brothers in the village to be lost for outsiders, and I didn't want them to make unnecessary sacrifices.
.”
"Then what?" Lin Jue asked loudly: "But what now? What about the lives of the eight or nine hundred brothers of the Luoyan Army? Which one is more important? If it had been stopped at the beginning, some brothers' lives might have been lost, but it would be better than dying now.
Halfway through, the cottage is in a precarious situation. It's better than ever. Once the balance is broken, we will be next. Don't you understand this? "
Gao Muqing stared at Lin Jue with her mouth half open. She was speechless. Indeed, Lin Jue's letters reminded her many times to focus on the overall situation, to work hard to maintain the balance of the Funiu Mountains, and to advance and retreat with Taoyuan Dazhai.
Use the strength of the two families to curb the ambitions of some copycats. But she did not listen to Lin Jue's words. She believed that it was impossible to let the brothers of Luoyan Army work for other copycats. She was also blindly confident in the strength of her own copycat.
Some. Because the experience of establishing a foothold in the Luoyan Valley Dazhai gave her an illusion. She always thought that there was nothing that the Luoyan Army could not handle. The village had a solid defense system and powerful Luoyan Army brothers. She thought that no one in Funiu Mountain dared to
Challenge Luoyan Valley Dazhai. Therefore, she did not do what Lin Jue said.
It wasn't until recently that she realized she had made a mistake. But she was the leader of the village, and she couldn't bear to confess the matter. But now, Ailang actually reprimanded her without mercy in front of so many people.
She felt regretful, wronged and sad about herself. Suddenly she couldn't hold herself any longer and tears flowed out.
The leaders of the village were all panicked. The leader of the village had never shed tears in front of his brothers. After entering Funiu Mountain, he faced many life-and-death situations, but he never shed a tear. At the height of the war, the leader of the village had never shed a tear.
, you can always see the figure of the village master gritting her teeth and killing the enemy on the battlefield. Her figure wearing a red cloak and rushing back and forth on the battlefield has become the best encouragement for everyone when their will is about to collapse. Every battle
, she would be injured all over her body, but she had never seen the leader of the stronghold moan and cry out in pain. Because of this, although everyone knew that there was something wrong with the decision of the leader of the stronghold, they could not bear to be harshly criticized and never mentioned it.
Such a strong leader of the stronghold cried in public, but was told to cry by the military advisor. A group of grown men immediately panicked, not knowing what to do.
Qin Chuncao was the only woman present. She hurriedly stepped forward to comfort the leader of the village and wanted to help Gao Muqing to avoid it for the time being. But Gao Muqing refused to leave and stubbornly sat there crying without moving.
Liang Qi stretched his neck and said to Lin Jue: "Military advisor...can you...don't...blame the leader of the stronghold? It's so easy for the master of the stronghold to expect you to come...Hey..."
Lin Jue sighed and took out the cloth handkerchief and handed it to Gao Muqing. Gao Muqing was angry and refused. Lin Jue held it in front of her. Gao Muqing snatched it away, wiped it on his face and threw it aside.
Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "Master of the stronghold, what I said today may be a bit embarrassing to the master of the stronghold, and it is also inappropriate. If the master of the stronghold thinks that what I said is wrong, he can punish me, and I am willing to be punished. According to this
According to the general regulations of the village, everyone must uphold the prestige of the master of the village. I have indeed violated this provision, and I am not unjust if I am punished."
Gao Muqing said with a cry: "What punishment will you receive? It's because I am incompetent as the leader of the stronghold. I will resign as the leader of the stronghold right now. You can do it. I didn't want to be the leader of the stronghold in the first place."
Liang Qi and others were stunned and speechless. This was already a young couple speaking out of anger.
Lin Jue smiled bitterly and sighed: "Master of the Dazhai, is this child's play? I just want to tell you how important your position is, and you should think twice before you act. I have no other meaning. That's all, these things have already passed.
I’ve said it, but I won’t say it anymore.”
Gao Muqing shouted: "Why don't you say it? I know I was wrong. Since I said it today, I want to apologize to my brothers in person. It was my short-sightedness, not listening to the military advisor, and taking a chance that led to today's disaster. I
As the leader of the Dazhai, I have no shirking responsibility. Brothers, feel free to speak out if you have any dissatisfaction in your heart. I will accept it. After this crisis is over, I will take the blame and resign as the leader of the Dazhai. At that time, the brothers will choose one.
"
Liang Qi and others hurriedly shouted: "Master of the village, please don't say that. How will the subordinates deal with themselves? If the master of the village were still alive, wouldn't he scold us to death? The position of master of the village is yours."
The leader of Dazhai must never say such words again, and the military advisor doesn’t mean that either.”
Lin Jue sighed softly: "Master of the Dazhai, the crisis in the village is not your fault. Although there are mistakes in decision-making, the culprit is Qin Donghe. Why did you take all the blame on yourself? You can't bear the blame.
