From the city walls, there is a staircase leading to the city gate, which is also the most heavily guarded. Twenty-four men, twelve hours without ceasing. Of course, it can't be a fixed twenty-four people, after all, no one can stand standing motionless for twelve hours. The defenders at the gates and the patrolling defenders on the city walls were linked, changing every three hours. But even so, standing motionless for three hours in a row is uncomfortable enough, so for all the defenders, the last thing they want to do is to guard the city gates.

Han Lin swaggered to the city gate, found the steward here, and said with a bitter face: "My lord, the general asked me to change shifts." ”

The steward was surprised, "Why? It's not time for the shift change yet. ”

Han Lin's face suddenly looked like a bitter melon: "Don't ask, my lord, I'm out of luck today." I just changed to patrol soon after I met the general to check the post, I also deserved it, I couldn't hold back my urgency, I hid at the root of the wall and soaked urine and was caught by the general. No, my legs are still numb, and I have to stand here for three hours. ”

The steward laughed and teased, "You kid is indeed unlucky." But I don't dare to disobey the general's order, so come with me. ”

The steward took Han Lin to the place where the city gate was guarded, and then casually ordered a defender, and said with a smile: "Good luck guy, you can go on patrol now." ”

The person who was ordered looked surprised, and even a little incredulous, pointed to himself and asked, "Me?" ”

The steward said, "Is this still joking with you?" ”

The defender hurriedly nodded, and happily completed the handover with Han Lin under the envious gaze of everyone.

Han Lin stood in front of the city gate and observed. The huge gate was held by a huge log, which was very much more than anyone could shake. But if the gates are always open and closed, there must be another mechanism. After Han Lin's observation, he found that there was an iron chain on the side of the city gate, and the iron chain extended into the wall, but it seemed to be able to be pulled. He also noticed that the giant tree that held the gate to it was also connected by an iron chain. Han Lin was suddenly shocked, I'm afraid that this iron chain is the key to opening the city gate. The giant tree cannot be raised by human beings, but it can be shaken by the power of gears. The part of the chain that sticks into the wall is probably connected to a large number of gears.

Thinking about this clearly, Han Lin no longer hesitated, and he didn't know when he had an extra short sword in his hand. Suddenly frightened, he ran to the middle of the gate, looked down and shouted, "What is this?" ”

Seeing that Han Lin was full of horror, and as if he had found something, the twenty-three defenders did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly surrounded Han Lin and asked, "What is it?" ”

Han Lin saw that the twenty-three people were all around, the short sword in his hand was raised, and blood splashed in an instant, and the twenty-three strong men, without the slightest guard, were wiped by Han Lin's short sword at the same time.

The steward at the city gate saw that the defenders were in a commotion, and hurried over to check the situation. When he got closer, he saw a scene of blood splattering. The steward felt bad, and wanted to take out the signal fireworks from his bosom to warn the other defenders, but as soon as his hand reached into his bosom, he saw a defender with a bloody face holding a short sword in his hand, like the impermanence of the underworld coming to collect the soul. The steward finally stopped, and his right hand, which had already touched the signal fireworks, remained motionless. It's not that he doesn't want to move, it's that the bright red cut in his neck and the hot blood that sprays out of his body have stripped him of all the strength in his body. Gradually, his consciousness began to blur, then his legs began to lose support for his body, and finally, he collapsed. The fireworks in his arms failed to go off after all.

Han Lin ignored it and hurried to open the city gate. It's so big that it will soon be discovered by the other defenders.

On the other side of the city wall, Han Yu personally went into battle to command, and the advance troops did not light the torches, so they waited not far from the city gate. Liu Tong stood next to Han Yu and asked worriedly, "Can the little marshal do this?" ”

Han Yu looked at the behemoth winding in front of him in the dark, and his eyes, which were darker than the night, did not reveal any emotion: "Whether it can be done or not, he has already gone, and it is his own idea." I was his father, but at the same time the Marshal of the Red Turbans. All I have to do now is trust my subordinates, wait here for the gates to open, and storm the city with all my might. ”

Liu Tong glanced at Han Yu with deep meaning, then retracted his gaze and said, "Marshal is righteous." ”

Of course, Han Yu is not a ruthless and righteous person who kills his relatives, but it is true that the idea was Han Lin's idea, and he took the initiative to ask for help, if he was too worried at this time, it would inevitably make his subordinates think that he, the marshal, was only thinking about his son. In the past, he did this when he was still the helmsman of the White Lotus Sect, but now the helmsman of the White Lotus Sect has become the marshal of the Red Turban Army, and he must pay more attention to serving the people.

Han Yu looked into the distance, and a touch of melancholy finally flashed in his dark eyes: "Lin'er, there must be no trouble!" ”

As if in response to his heart, a frictional sound that made people get goosebumps suddenly sounded in the quiet night, and Han Yu perked up, staring intently at the fire at the city gate that seemed to tear through the darkness.

"Lin Er succeeded."

At this time, a boulder in Han Yu's heart was reluctantly put down, and at the same time, a strong sense of pride surged into his heart.

"This is my son, this is the first step and the most difficult step to capture Zhaozhou City, my Han Yu's son has done it."

Han Yu smiled proudly.

Liu Tong was also very happy, he came over to ask Han Yu's opinion: "Marshal? Can we launch a general offensive? ”

Han Yu smiled and nodded.

Liu Tong was overjoyed, turned around, and ordered: "Soldiers of the Red Turban Army, the gate of Zhaozhou City has been opened, what else can stop us!" Rush it, today, is the day to take Zhaozhou City in one fell swoop. ”

"Yes."

The shouts of countless soldiers behind him shook the earth, and the morale was obviously high. Han Yu rode a horse to bear the brunt, Liu Tong followed, and hundreds of thousands of troops rushed to the gate of Zhaozhou like a dragon crossing the river.

When the defenders in Zhaozhou City discovered the Red Turban Army, the Red Turban Army had already rushed to their doorstep. Most of the army in Zhaozhou City was resting and unprepared. With these horses defending the city, they are naturally vulnerable in front of the Red Turban Army, which has high morale. The gate of Zhaozhou City, which had been embarrassed by the Red Turban Army for so long, was broken through like this.

Han Lin came over to see Han Yu, and Han Yu gave Han Lin a horse and asked Han Lin to stand side by side with him. At this time, it was naturally not good to say anything about rewards, Han Yu only glanced at Han Lin with a relieved eye, and then drove his horse into the city, followed by Han Lin.

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