"What? The Qing army is coming? ”

Looking at Han San's frightened face, Cheng Ming asked with some astonishment,

"Yes, sir, the news has spread, the border army has been helping the surrounding people to relocate since last night, and I am afraid that they will be fortified and cleared.

A lot of troops have gathered in the periphery of Dongjiazhuang, and they have been collecting firewood, tung oil, and other combustible materials since last night, saying that after the entire Dongjiazhuang people have moved away, they will burn this place to the ground, leaving nothing for the Qing soldiers. ”

"Is this the case with only Dongjiabao or everywhere else?"

"I heard that a communication has been received within a radius of 100 miles, but Shunxiang Fort must be carried out here, and I heard that it is Lord Yang's order. By the way, he also sent a letter to someone, saying that he asked you to come over after reading it, and there is something important to discuss. ”

Han San suddenly patted his head, took out a crumpled letter from his arms, and placed it on the table in front of Cheng Ming.

Cheng Ming was a little surprised, he took it apart and shook it open, his eyes showed a little surprise, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, "It seems that this kid is also a caring person." ”

"Master, did Lord Yang tell us to hurry over too? Then I sent someone to the house outside the city to make a message, and told my servants to quickly pack up their things and set up the carriage. ”

Han San was about to turn around and run out as he spoke, Cheng Ming stopped him, shook his head and said, "You give me a little serious, but there are more than 10,000 Qing soldiers, and they are not evil ghosts who escaped from hell, what is there to be afraid of, stay for me honestly."

Take someone to send a message to the house over there, tell them to close the door of the house, and not go out at will for 7 days, I promise that as long as they don't step out of the door, their lives can be saved. One by one, they usually giggle, and when they mention Qingbing, their faces are all unconvinced, why are they all soft now? What else do you want to argue? Shut up quickly, prepare a fast horse for my lord, and I'm going to take a trip to Baonai. ”

Han San was about to argue, but was glared at by Cheng Ming, and immediately turned around obediently and went out.

Cheng Ming shook his head with a smile and followed behind.

I knew that this kid had potential, but I didn't expect that he was really a caring person. A few months ago, there was a trivial conflict with Deputy Qianhu, coupled with the clues left on the Xishan side, this kid dared to judge that I had an elite army in my hands, and dared to ask for help, which was really bold enough.

But that's exactly what I want, and I've been working hard for a while, so it's time for these adorable gorillas to go out and see the blood.

It is undeniable that war is a subject that humanity can never abandon. Only in the flesh and blood can civilization rise rapidly.

This growth is somewhat similar to primitive bloody capitalist accumulation, but in some way.

And only cultivation, without feedback is absolutely abnormal, and it can't last long.

Do the math, after these days, the orangutan valley can be put together two thousand combat power. Just pull it out and slip yo,

Han San brought a horse, Qi Shan nodded, turned over on the horse, and rushed directly in the direction of Shunxiang Fort.

Along the way, there were sporadic fires everywhere, and the people dragged their families away, and the soldiers would surround several houses that were connected together, and then throw torches from afar, burning everything to the ground.

"Burn it, burn it all for me, and never leave a single grass or tree for the thief."

"Hurry up, move quickly, whether it's rice, oil, salt, or clothes and quilts, gold and silver are soft and I don't need to say, as long as it's something you can't reluctant, as long as you can take it, fly away quickly." I will give you a stick of incense, and after a stick of incense, without saying a word, I will throw a torch! ”

The shouts of the soldiers, mixed together, urged the people to leave quickly. It adds a bit of tension.

The chariots and horses are Xiao Xiao, and the pedestrians have bows and arrows at their waists.

It's not very suitable, but it's very vivid.

Although Yang Nan's policy is good, it is a pity that it is difficult to leave the homeland, even if there is the persuasion of the border army in the front, the threat of the Qing soldiers in the back, and the stubborn people throw a lot.

Fortunately, the big soldiers didn't have to be reasonable, they said it twice, and if they didn't listen, they were knocked down with a stick, and they all took out a bundle of hemp rope and tied it up and threw it on the cart, and were forcibly escorted away like a piglet.

Some elm lumps got together, posed as a nail household, and refused to go.

The border army was not accustomed to them, so they directly took out the musket and drove the villagers away with their guns.

With the assistance of the wolf-like army, the villagers were so frightened that they could only reluctantly obey the order, and rushed to Shunxiang Fort with large carts and small bags.

There are also a lot of people who secretly sobbed along the way.

The noise continued until noon, when the clouds in the sky began to glow orange with a burst of fire.

At the same time, several streams of fire rose to the sky in several directions in the east and southeast, and it was estimated that they were all under the command of Yang Nan, and they were cleared by the same method.

This side cleaned up the villagers, on the other side Yang Nan was not idle, he briefly surveyed the terrain that did not receive the report at night, and dug tens of thousands of dangerous horse pits on the grass in the east and north directions of Shunxiang Fort.

The potholes are of different sizes, the depth is arbitrary, the layout is scattered, there is no regularity, if there is a horse team to respond to rush up, I am afraid that I will not be able to run three steps to plant in.

The excavated earth was shaped into a low wall half a man high, just blocking the perimeter of the trap pit, and a wooden sign was inserted on it, and the wooden sign was written crookedly, "The front is dangerous, and it is forbidden to pass.

When Cheng Ming arrived, he saw a dense crowd busy outside, not only strong men, but also village women, and even young men who were half-baken, all of whom dug traps bravely with hoes under the guidance of the officers.

From the issuance of the order to Cheng Ming's ears, it definitely took more than 12 hours, so the population within a radius of 100 miles has gathered here, close to more than 1,000 households.

There are so many people, there are people who are struggling for a goal, coupled with Yang Nan's generous shouting of rewards, the big guys are all elated, although they are worried about the arrival of the Qing soldiers, but they are reluctant to make this rare opportunity to make money.

The soldiers in the surrounding forts had already been gathered, and the strength under Yang Nan's command swelled up like a balloon, and the strength of the army reached nearly a thousand.

Running to the city gate, Cheng Ming took out an identity card to identify himself, and immediately someone ran out to lead the way.

Passing by several hot tools in the fort, looking at the defensive equipment piled up on the street, like a mountain, Cheng Ming couldn't help but feel a little more sad for the Qing soldiers.

After turning a few streets, he entered a simple courtyard, and just after walking a few steps, Yang Nan had already trotted out to greet him, and shouted excitedly: "Brother Cheng, you want to help this time!" ”

Cheng Ming exchanged a few words with him, and the two of them entered the hall and sat down clearly, and a little daughter-in-law next to him had already brought two cups of tea to him.

The little daughter-in-law turned around to leave, but Yang Nan grabbed her and introduced, "Big brother, this is Neiko!" ”

Cheng Minghan headed, "I've seen my younger brothers and sisters, I came in a hurry this time, I haven't been seen, I will definitely make up for it next time, and I ask my younger brothers and sisters to forgive me!" ”

The little daughter-in-law didn't dare to say anything, and said: "I heard my husband say that the eldest brother saved his life, and I was too late to be grateful, how could I become a big brother's thing." Now that the military situation is urgent, and the little woman is in the way, let me go down and have you two come to a table of wine and food, and you will eat and talk for a while. ”

He saluted, turned and left.

Cheng Ming smiled: "You kid is so blessed!" ”

Yang Nan scratched his head a little embarrassed, and then said: "Big brother, this time the Qing army is menacing, and there are at least 10,000 spies in the report, and I only have 1,000 households here. ”

"I see what you mean!"

Cheng Ming picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, raised his head to look at the little brother with a young face, and a light flashed in his eyes.

"You want me to send people to defend the city, or even go out of the city to fight, but I have a few conditions!"

"Big brother, please speak!"

Yang Nan is a smart person, although he has not investigated thoroughly, but through the news he usually hears, coupled with the strong combat effectiveness he saw with his own eyes that time, killing Qing soldiers is like killing pigs and dogs, and he has long understood in his heart that this Brother Cheng is definitely not an ordinary person.

He was not afraid of Cheng Ming's conditions, he was afraid that Cheng Ming would leave without saying a word.

This time defending the city, he put all his hopes on Cheng Ming, if he left with his sleeves down, I am afraid that this city will be broken.

"After this battle is over, I'm afraid that the good news will cause a sensation in the world, and when the time comes, Shangfeng will be absolutely rich last time, and you won't do it as a seven-grade official, maybe there will be another three or four bottles of five-crown hats falling on your head.

My request is very simple, after this time, I will send someone to serve under you, you can use it as you like, and I will not interfere too much. ”

Cheng Ming didn't say it explicitly, but the meaning was very clear.

Yang Nan's eyes lit up slightly, and he seemed to understand a little, and an irrepressible smile appeared on his face and hurriedly asked, "Big brother, but your clan wants to enter the body?" ”

"Uh...... It's okay to say that! ”

Orangutans are apes, apes are ancient people, primitive ancients are apes, apes are people, and it is okay to say the same kind.

Cheng Ming comforted himself so psychologically.

Yang Nan slapped the table fiercely and said loudly: "What kind of condition is this!" Obviously, they helped me again, and you also know that my subordinates are short of manpower, and it is too late to solicit, how can I push it out! ”

If the words are reasonable, the feelings will naturally be understood.

Just outside someone greeted and walked in with a table of seats, the little daughter-in-law borrowed a salute, and took the working subordinates and maids out again, leaving only Cheng Ming and the two in the room.

The wine and food are all on the table, and there will be a battlefield fight tomorrow, so naturally unceremoniously, slap open the mud seal of a jar of wine, and fill two large sea bowls, the two of them pick up the bowls and collide, and drink them all heroically.

The commander is in charge of the Chinese army, and the people below are busy.

With the transfer of residents everywhere, within half a day, groups of people poured into the fort, and after a little resettlement, they poured out with all kinds of tools, and did all kinds of work as laborers.

In the face of the pressure of more than 10,000 Qing troops, the sense of oppression on the verge of death made everyone dare not be selfish, and they prepared to fight with all their strength.

The army looted everywhere and sent batch after batch of artillery, whether it was a small iron cannon, a small copper cannon, a tiger squat cannon, or a Franky cannon, there were fifty or sixty guns in total, as well as a large number of rocket equipment.

Ye Bushu was divided into ten squads, going back and forth non-stop, coming back every half an hour to hug them, and the oppressive feeling of the countdown made everyone nervous.

With the last sound 30 miles away, an order was given in the fort, and all the people withdrew to the fort, and under the arrangement of the various leaders, they found their positions in an orderly manner, and it was time to go up to the city wall, and it was time to prepare to move things, and to prepare to move things.

Whether it is an oil pot or a golden soup, a wooden shelf or an artillery, all of them are ready, ready to strike a head-on blow to the Qing soldiers.

It was lively all night long, everyone worked in full swing, and they didn't rest until late at night.

When the sky was just hazy, Cheng Ming and Yang Nan walked towards the city.

Along the way, there were always soldiers who greeted excitedly.

Yang Nan was shy in front of Cheng Ming, but he had his own demeanor in front of his subordinates, nodded and greeted with a smile, and almost responded.

The wind on his face was light, and he gave everyone a reassurance.

Someone on the spot shouted excitedly, "Don't worry, no matter how many Qing soldiers come, we will definitely follow your side, sword mountains and sea of fire, desperately kill the enemy, and we will definitely let the Qing soldiers come and go!" ”

"That's right, follow the adults to fight the Tartars, and even if you die, you will never frown."

"Don't worry, my lord, everything is arranged at home, and this time I will fight with enough tartars!"

Yang Lan showed a touched face, hugged his fists and said: "There are brothers in Laozhong, as long as I, Yang Nan, am still alive, I will definitely defend Shunxiang Fort and not take a step back." Let me tell you a good news, the news of asking for help has been sent, and it will only take three hours to arrive at the earliest, and the Qing soldiers will definitely be dealt a hard blow when the time comes! ”

As soon as they heard that there were reinforcements, everyone was full of momentum, and they howled like little wolf cubs.

In fact, a white line can be seen in the distance, and it is approaching mightily. The overwhelming white and red flags are like a blood-colored flag, murderous and awe-inspiring.

The Qing soldiers were the cavalry who opened the way, followed by the cavalry and infantry of the brigade, followed by the baggage brigade, and finally the miscellaneous auxiliaries.

More than 10,000 people were so vast that they could barely see the end.

In the Chinese army of the Qing army, you can clearly see several cavalry dressed differently, and several flags are erected under the handsome flag at the same time, waving in the wind.

"My lord, the Tartar army crushed from outside Dongjiazhuang, it should have seen the raging fire, and then directly turned around and went straight to Shunxiang Fort, I'm afraid that if you rectify it a little, you will immediately attack the city! Please also ask adults to move in case they are injured by stray arrows. ”

A person next to him said loudly, but there was a look of worry in his eyes.

No matter how heroic he said, there were 10,000 troops in front of him, and it was impossible for the small Shunxiang Fort to compete with it.