The weather is hot in summer. The garrison soldiers at the south gate of Jiexiu City finally fell asleep until the third watch. The stone thrown by Li Wei, a Lieutenant of the Han Army Cavalry. The impact on them is definitely not as good as a few pesky mosquitoes barking in "buzzing". And before dawn. There is also a darkest time. This time is often the time when everyone sleeps most. Waited for this time. The sky gradually lit up. The human biological clock will follow suit. It becomes easy to be alert. What Hou Qinu took advantage of was the darkest time before dawn.
When Hou Qinu brought his brothers to Jiexiu City. It was quiet on the top of the city. No one is seen. The Jie Xiu city wall is not high. It has not been repaired all year round. The surface is bumpy. Such a city wall is for Hou Qinu. It's not a problem at all. He doesn't even need to resort to any tools. Just climbed up with bare hands.
There should have been a few soldiers on duty at night on the city. But it must be because it is too sleepy. At this time, I don't know which army cave I hid in. Wait until the sun comes out. The weather will get hotter soon. It won’t be easy to get a good night’s sleep at that time. They will seize the opportunity.
Hou Qinu climbed over the battlements. I looked around vigilantly. Be sure that there is no defender later. Then a rope was put down along the city wall. These ropes are specially made. Very strong. It can bear the weight of four or five people. The special brigade soldiers waiting under the city grabbed the rope. A few ups and downs like a sacred ape went up to the city.
Occupying the top of the city will occupy the commanding heights of Jiexiu City. The situation inside and outside the city is clear at a glance. Hou Qinu made a slight gesture. More than a dozen soldiers touched the city gate along the city ladder. A soldier guarding the gate did come out to start the night. Seeing a dark shadow faintly dangling. He was about to shout. I just feel the wind behind my head. He heard a crisp "click" again. He lost consciousness. His neck has been screwed off.
The kung fu of a cup of tea. There were two clear insects from the city gate. This is a sign that it has been agreed in advance. Hou Qinu breathed a sigh of relief. He made another gesture. The soldiers lighted the torches. Shook three times in the air. Don't look at Hou Qinu speaking convincingly in front of Zhang Liao. In fact, this was his first mission. That's why he climbed to the top of the city himself. I was really sweating in my heart.
not far away. Zhang Liao swung his sword. Take the lead. Brought three thousand cavalry straight down the city. Hou Qinu saw it from the city. Learned another two hundred-tongue tweets. The city gate opened slowly with a "creak".
Jiexiu City is the southernmost city in Taiyuan. It also borders Hadong County. Yuan Shao deployed three thousand defenders here. but. The Han army came too fast. Many people became captives in a daze when they were asleep. There are a few who want to resist. Haven't caught a knife or gun. It was chopped in two by the saber of the Han cavalry. The following Han troops swarmed. Controlled four doors quickly.
In fact. A small city like Jie Xiu. Even if the defenders were prepared. I'm afraid it can't stand the strong attack of the Han army for a long time. but. Able to take down Jiexiu City quietly. Can do it by surprise. Let the other counties in the north unaware. Also lost the opportunity to prepare.
After the Han army entered the city. An Min on one side. Reinforce the city defense on one side. suddenly. The soldiers on the front of the city found a large group of men and horses coming from the north. Reported to Zhang Liao hurriedly. From the north, it was not Yuan Shao’s troops or Xianbei cavalry. Zhang Liao did not expect the enemy to come so quickly. surprised. Quickly ordered a team of cavalry. Open the gates. Rushed out.
Zhang Liao has already seen the situation in Jiexiu City. The city was in decline. Must hurry up to repair. So he knew that his soldiers were exhausted. There is only one top out of the city. Buy some time for the layout of the city defense.
When Zhang Liao left the north gate. The sky is a little brighter. He only saw it clearly. The distant team is noisy. It's not the army. But the people who fled. Zhang Liao swung his sword. The horse rushed over. The cavalry behind him split into two teams. Outflank around. Surround this group of people in the middle. The people saw the brigade of cavalry kill. Suddenly messed up. Crying. The screams rang out.
Zhang Liao fought immediately. Swordsmanship. Sternly shouted: "Who are you waiting for."
This is an extraordinary period. Zhang Liao is afraid that these people are deceiving. Also had to guard against.
The group of people was in chaos for a while. An old man was pushed forward. The old man came forward tremblingly. I saw that these cavalry were all black-eyed, yellow-skinned Han people. Set my mind a little bit. He folded his hands and asked: "Dare to ask where the general is."
Zhang Liao said in a deep voice, "This is Zhang Liao, commander of the Fourth Army Corps of the Han Dynasty. Who are you waiting for?"
The old man suddenly looked happy. Said: "So. You are the Jingzhou army. I am waiting for the people from Yuci County. I am worried about being harmed by the Xianbei people. This is how I flee here. It is not a spy. I hope the general will observe it."
Both Yuan Shao and Cao Cao only recognized Liu Xin's identity as Jingzhou Mu. Therefore, Liu Xin's army has always been called Jingzhou Army by them. Zhang Liao didn't bother to correct them.
For the terrain of Taiyuan County. Zhang Liao has long been familiar with it. Yuci is only not far southeast of Taiyuan City. These people actually fled here. Can't help but ask in a deep voice: "How far is the Xianbei people from here."
The old man hurriedly replied: "Going back to the general. I and others are all people from the countryside of Yuci. Xianbei people do not enter the city. They specifically harm the people of the countryside. I am helpless. I have to find a city to escape. However, I am waiting to leave. It's been two days since Yuci. I really don't know where the Xianbei people are."
Zhang Liao frowned and said, "There are so many cities in front of you. Why don't you go? But it's here."
The old man sighed, "The counties along the way are all closed. I can't get in."
Zhang Liao was taken aback. Could it be that Yuan Shao had been prepared for his actions long ago. But look at Jie Xiu's lax defense. But it's not like it. Can't help but ponder: "Why don't the counties of Shentu wait to enter the city?"
The old man shook his head helplessly. Said: "Aren't you afraid of offending Xianbei."
Zhang Liao nodded. Said: "Nall waits to know how to get into the city."
A middle-aged woman said irritably: "The rich gentlemen can naturally go into the city. No matter how bad they are, they can also go into the city if there is a beautiful girl in the family."
Zhang Liaoqi said: "Why is this."
The woman said: "The rich man can buy the guard of the gate. The beautiful girl has no food and clothing. It just makes it easy for the officials to take concubines."
"Come here. Escort these people to Jiexiu City. Good life and resettlement." Zhang Liao commanded. Pull the horse back. Go straight to Jiexiu County Office.
He Xiang, the magistrate of Jiexiu, was picked up by the soldiers from the bed. Wearing only a pair of small pants, he was trembling on the side. The female relatives in the family were also gathered. The soldiers have sorted out the county government. This is Zhang Liao's temporary command post. But after Hou Qinu and the others captured the city gate. I have disappeared.
Zhang Liao went straight to the back office. Ordered to bring all the female relatives of He Xiang's family. Six pretty young women were selected from them. Then he said, "Quick. Put me all in costumes."
In troubled times. Human life is like weeds. Women are even more miserable. Especially beautiful women. The female relatives of He Xiang's family were taken prisoners. Everyone was crying. Panic. Instead, the six selected women relaxed. Can be selected by the general. It's better to let the soldiers humiliate.
The gold and silver belongings in He Xiang's home had been confiscated by the soldiers long ago. Boxes of clothes are piled up in the back hall. The six women selected by Zhang Liao. There is He Xiang's concubine Ji. He Xiang’s daughter. There are also ordinary maids. Concubine Ji and Miss Qianjin have their own clothes for the festival. Those maids were not dressed up. At this time, he simply opened the master's suitcase and picked it up. Women can't be ashamed. He changed his clothes in front of Zhang Liao and the soldiers. I just want to dress myself beautifully. In order to win the general's favor. Moreover. The general was dignified and heroic. It's not a disadvantage to follow him.
Who knows. Zhang Liao was not interested in seeing these women changing clothes. Already walked out quickly. In a short while. Several women changed their clothes. Dressed up in a beautiful manner. Brought out by the soldiers. Seen in the front hall. Several old and young men in silk and satin clothes were already waiting there. The general they saw just now also changed his robe. Become a gentleman.
A huge motorcade quickly drove away from the north gate of Jiexiu City. The carriage was full of belongings. There are also a few carriages with Mei Jiaojiao sitting on them. On both sides of the carriage are guards and servants. These people traveled in a hurry. Take another big turn. Finally appeared at the east gate of Wuxian at dawn.
People fleeing from the north are passing through the border from time to time these days. Jiang Lang, the magistrate of Wuxian County, has ordered the gates to be guarded strictly. Except for the people in the county who went to the city to sell vegetables. Others must be strictly screened before they can be released. The so-called screening is not to prevent spies. But after the refugees flooded into the city too much. It will bring many unexpected problems to the management of the city. It is better for a magistrate to do more than to do less. Under normal circumstances, refugees are not allowed to enter the city.
but. Since the gatekeepers are allowed to screen. There will be loopholes. These soldiers have long been hinted. If someone wants to enter the city, there are beautiful women. You can open one side of the net. And the soldiers carried forward this one. As long as Ken's money is given to them. You can also open one eye and close one eye.
The city gate lieutenant of the east gate is Jiang Lang's brother. It's called Jiang Tao. Most of the people who have fled over will go through the north gate to enter the city. He was responsible for guarding the east gate. I haven't caught any oil and water in the past few days. My heart is anxious. A group of people passed by the city just now. He specially opened the gate in advance and went out to take a look. The results are all bitter haha. Not only is it too poor. Even a few women in the team didn't like it.
Jiang Tao returned to the city angrily. It's hard to get to the time to open the city gate. Let the local people who go into the city to sell vegetables in. Just want to get back to sleep. I saw a luxury motorcade rushing in the distance.