When a large group of people from Zengtou City appeared outside Lingzhou City and shouted at the door, Chu Mingsheng, the Lingzhou Supervisor on the city, was frowning as his subordinates reported the situation at the granary. He was naturally skeptical about what his subordinates said, especially the suggestion that Zengtou City would be detrimental to Fucheng. He even expressed his disbelief.
You must know that just a few days ago, he and Magistrate Weng went to Zengtou City and drank with Zeng Nong and others. At that time, they did not show any hostility at all. What's more, he knew that the only way Zengtou City could take advantage of everything was to have good relations with the government. How could they do such a ridiculous thing
Just when he wanted to reprimand Zhu Tao and stop him from talking nonsense and disturbing the morale of the army, a large number of people suddenly appeared under the city, and they quickly revealed their identities and asked the city to open the door. As a result, Chu Mingsheng's face, which was still a little disapproving, became solemn: "Is this statement true? Zengtou City is really in complete collusion with the Jurchens, otherwise why would he run to Fucheng late at night? Come?"
Thinking of this, he immediately whispered a few words to one of his subordinates, who then stuck his head out and shouted down: "Are you really a brother from Zengtou City? Please forgive me. I have been under strict orders before. No one will be allowed in or out of the city tonight, so please go back first and come back tomorrow."
These words are naturally unacceptable. Today, everyone came out of Zengtou City. Except for those young and strong men who can fight, they even brought their families, women and children. How can they go back easily? What's more, there is a big battle going on behind them at this time. They might encounter those fierce Jurchens who are good at fighting when they turn back. Wouldn't that be a collision with the muzzle of a gun
So soon, Zeng Tu urged his horse forward and shouted loudly to the city: "I am Zeng Tu. I am your friend of Chu Dujian for many years. Even if he would stop anyone, he would not stop me in the city." Outside. Please report my true story to Chu Du Supervisor as soon as possible, saying that there will be a disaster in Lingzhou this time, and I, the people from Zengtou City, are here to report the news and help defend the city!"
Chu Mingsheng in the city frowned when he heard this, and he was even a little annoyed. Zeng Tu was too trusting! Although I have a lot of contact with the Zeng family on weekdays and have a pretty good relationship with them, I really don't think of them as friends. Especially at this time, when the enemies and friends of the Zeng family were unknown, he was making random friends. What would he do if he got involved
At that moment, he whispered a few more words, and his subordinates understood, and shouted down: "Mr. Zeng, please forgive me, it's really dark at this time. It's hard to recognize people. If you really want to help me, Lingzhou, tell the news now." Yes, but we don’t dare to open this city gate!”
Zeng Tu was a little dumbfounded at this time, while his second brother Zeng Mi, who was behind him, felt annoyed at this time. The Zeng family used to walk sideways in Lingzhou. When had they ever been so rejected and looked down upon? Coupled with the urgency of the situation, he could no longer hold back his anger, so he took two steps forward and shouted sternly: "You thieves, don't show shame. How can you afford to offend my Zeng family? Give it to me. Hurry up and open the door, or you'll be careful with your heads!" He is so overbearing and arrogant!
"Second brother, don't talk nonsense!" Zeng Mi's heart froze as soon as he heard these words. This was the time when his family had something to ask for, how could he be as unscrupulous as before
The defenders on the city were all furious at this time. Normally, they would have tolerated being scolded by Mr. Zeng, but today they were clearly acting on orders and were being scolded.
Such humiliation was unbearable. If Chu Dujian hadn't been by their side, they would have scolded them back, and even shot a few arrows into the city to vent their anger.
Chu Mingsheng's face also became extremely gloomy. He was scolded by the traitorous army, because he actually had tattoos on his cheeks. He, the governor, had risen through the ranks by fighting against the Xia people!
Angry in his heart, he no longer cared about his face: "Tell them to get out or wait to be shot! They are not allowed to make the decision in Lingzhou!" Whether it was for himself or for the soldiers under his command, Superintendent Chu must make his attitude clear. At this time, let alone the Zeng family outside the city, even if the prefect was there, he would have to push back!
When everyone in the city heard such a decisive and straightforward answer from above, they were completely stunned.
Everyone in the Zeng family really didn't expect that Lingzhou City would be so difficult to enter today. Judging from the situation, it was clear that they didn't trust their own family.
Just when Zeng Tu looked at his father and Zeng Nong was about to come forward and say a few words of peace in person, the fighting in the rear suddenly became louder, and then there was a booming explosion, which frightened the faces of everyone outside the city. Suddenly, the defenders on the city finally discovered that there was a fight going on about ten miles away.
This made Chu Mingsheng even more convinced that his decision was good. Who knew what was following the Zeng family's team? Once the city gate opened and the army behind them rushed into the city, he would not be able to bear the consequences. get up.
Zeng Nong was also anxious at this time. Regardless of his status and dignity, he stepped forward in person, revealed his identity and said: "I have always been on good terms with Magistrate Weng. Could it be that you won't even let me in through the city gate today? If this matter is revealed, The prefect knows that he will not let you off lightly."
"I told you to leave. If anything happens, we can talk about it tomorrow morning!" Facing the head of the Zeng family, the defenders did not dare to be too presumptuous: "Of course, you can also tell me what big thing will happen..."
By this time, everyone in the Zeng family was at their wits' end. They couldn't really attack the city. Not to mention that they didn't have the ability. Even if they did, they wouldn't dare. So Zeng Mi could only darken his face and shout to the city: "You all listen up, my Zeng family has just received news that a group of Jurchen soldiers will attack Lingzhou. This matter is not trivial. The defenders in the city cannot resist it." , only by letting hundreds of elite members of my Zeng family enter the city can we hope to defend the city... Also, there are Jurchen spies infiltrated in the city. You should track them down quickly and take them down to avoid causing a big mess."
"Sure enough, it's related to the Jurchens, but even my government doesn't know about it. How did the Zeng family know the news?" Chu Mingsheng's first reaction after hearing this was doubt. Originally, he only believed 50% of Zhu Tao's statement, but now, he believes 70% or 80%. In his opinion, the people in Zengtou City are clearly in the same group as the Jurchens. Maybe this group of people gathered together now. Most of the people in the team below the city are Jurchens!
Once he had this idea, he would not open the city gate: "Give me my order to let them retreat quickly. If they dare to stay under the city again, just use bows and arrows to greet them. There is no need to worry. There is nothing that can compare to me." The safety of the state city is in danger!"
The defenders, who had already expressed their opinion of the Zeng family members, immediately shot down an arrow when they heard this, almost hitting Zeng Mi who was standing at the front. Then, before he could even scold him,
Someone shouted loudly again: "No matter what you say, the city will not be opened today. If you retreat quickly, if you dare to shoot again, it will not be this arrow later!"
As soon as these words were finished, as if to prove how true these words were, a row of bows and arrows was set up on the city head. Countless arrows shone coldly under the light of the fire, which was frightening.
This time, everyone in the Zeng family had completely stopped chanting the curse. Not only did the defenders put their words to death, they also directly took action. Even Zeng's words were no longer effective. What else could they do to open the city gate? ah
After hesitating for a moment, Zeng Mi could only sigh: "Let's go back to the town. There are dangers to defend there. It's better than living outside." At this moment, he really regretted what he had done in a hurry. It was a decision to rush to Lingzhou from the town. If we go back now, who knows if we will bump into the Jurchen army on the way.
Also, since the Jurchens are fighting against others, how can this army in the rear be able to fight against the fierce and capable Jurchens? If we meet them, can we defeat them? For the first time in his life, Zeng Mi had doubts about the combat effectiveness of his team.
It wasn't until they saw the Zengtou City team finally retreating that everyone in the city let out a long sigh of relief. If the other party really insisted on not leaving, he really wouldn't dare to order the arrows to be fired at will. But then, his mind turned to the dark night sky ahead, because the booming sound just now was too weird. Listening to the bursts of fighting made him feel frightened, wondering which two groups of people were fighting. Killing together, are they enemies or friends to Lingzhou Mansion
Speaking of which, there were indeed too many unexpected things that happened tonight. It seemed that no one expected what kind of changes they would face next—
The people of the Tsing Yi Gang who were about to slaughter the fat sheep did not expect that the fat sheep in their eyes was so powerful that they were instantly wiped out after entering the house.
The Jurchens who had already entered the city did not expect to encounter sudden changes, which completely disrupted their overall plan. Now they could only rely on their strong combat power to disrupt the West City, and finally defended the granary. However, they were also trapped in a tight siege at this time. It's hard to have any effect anymore.
Shi Qian and the others did not expect that the Jurchens would rise up temporarily and miss the opportunity. They did not expect that these guys would be so powerful that they could not resist them. In the end, they could only surround the granary with the army, but it was difficult to make any further progress. possible.
The people in Zengtou City did not expect something one after another. They did not expect that the Jurchens had deceived them before and set their real target in Lingzhou; they did not expect that the Lingzhou officers and soldiers would unexpectedly face their request to enter the city. They were so decisive and completely turned their backs on each other. This exposed thousands of them in the wilderness at night. The situation was quite dangerous.
The officers and soldiers in the city did not expect that this seemingly peaceful night would produce so many chaos after the second watch. It looked really dangerous.
But all of them combined are not as powerful as the other two groups - the Qingzhou Army and the Jurchens!
The former did not expect that he would collide with a powerful Jurchen army as soon as he arrived near the zero axis, and the latter did not expect that he would rush out of the village and collide with a Song Dynasty official army.
As a result, a fight started completely because of such a change!