The sky gradually darkened, and dark clouds from nowhere obscured the sky, completely blocking the moonlight and starlight, and causing the whole earth to sink into infinite darkness. And Xie Zuo's mood became heavier and heavier as the sky got darker.

In the position of the gate directly opposite the gate of the Xie Mansion compound, a simple high platform was built with bamboo poles and wooden frames. The high platform is about two meters above the courtyard wall, and standing on the high platform, the scene outside the courtyard is clear at a glance. In the era of cold weapons, the command line of sight is a very important factor, as a veteran of the battle formation, this high platform is the product of the guidance of Zhan Yu. Now Xie Zuo and Zhan Yu are standing on the high platform, looking into the distance. Neither of them spoke, and their faces were extremely solemn.

Suddenly, at the far end of the line of sight, a bright firelight lit up, followed by two more fires one after another, like a lone star in the sky, constantly beating in the dark night.

Zhan Bird's face remained unchanged, and he said in a deep voice: "It's coming!" ”

Xie Zuo didn't answer, but his eyes were fixed on the firelight in the distance, and the clouds in his heart became heavier and heavier.

One, two, three, and there were three fires lit up in the distance. These flames were signals from the family members who had left them outside the entrance of the village beforehand. According to the prior agreement, the number of invading enemies was not more than 100, and a bonfire was lit. For every fifty additional people, a bonfire was lit. Now there are three campfires, that is, the number of invading enemies is between one hundred and fifty and two hundred! Thinking of what he saw in Panshanzhai, it is not an exaggeration to describe the strength of the bandits this time by pouring out of the nest.

Xie Zuo looked around, and what caught his eye was pale faces. As for the invading enemy, it has been revealed to the family members through the exhibition in advance. However, in order to avoid the panic of the people and affecting the combat effectiveness, they were not told about the enemy's purpose and strength. But now looking at the scale of the bandits, Xie Zuo's heart inevitably swelled with a sense of unbearability.

Through this period of familiarity, Xie Zuo roughly understood that the composition of the family is divided into two categories: one is the death deed, which is commonly known as the contract worker, who sold his net worth and life to Xie Fu without reservation, and theoretically as long as the main family has no problems, he will work for Xie Fu for a lifetime. Most of these people are homeless people and their descendants. The old housekeeper and Xie Qingyi are also a death contract, of course, their relationship with the main family is another matter.

The second type is the living deed, which is about the same as an ordinary wage earner, and can receive a salary if he works for the master's family. These people are mainly children from poor families in the same village and township, and usually the majority of people in large households. However, the situation in Xie Mansion is slightly different, because of the death of Master Xie, the young master is still ignorant, and anyone with a discerning eye can see the sunset of Xie Mansion, so all the subordinates who have some ways have already left to find their own way out. And those who stay are either loyal people, or they are really desperate and can only stay to eat.

But now it's not a question of eating, it's a question of whether the guy who eats can keep it. In fact, this Xie Fu crisis, to put it bluntly, can only be regarded as Xie Zuo's private matter. For his own selfishness, but let these croppers who have probably never touched a knife or gun in their lives fight bloodily, Xie Zuo wants to say that it is impossible to say that there is no wave in his heart. But now, only by relying on these honest and dutiful family members can it be possible to survive the chaos of the Yu family. I can only hope that Chen You's side can incite the Yu family to succeed as soon as possible!

Before Xie Zuo could finish expressing his feelings, the thunderous roar of the birds had already sounded in his ears:

"Group A, make a fire, set up a tripod, and prepare boiling water and oil!"

"Group B, transport the stone rolling wood to the courtyard wall!"

"Group C, Group D, stand by the wall!"

……

After several days of training, although the family members are still far from being well-trained, at least they have an almost instinctive reaction to the order of the birds. When the sound of the exhibition bird sounded, everyone almost subconsciously took action. It's not orderly, but at least everyone understands their responsibilities and doesn't run around like headless flies.

However, Zhan Yu, who was standing on the high platform, sighed lightly and said in a low voice:

"It's still too short!"

Hearing Zhan Bird's sigh, Xie Zuo couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Oh, yes! It's too short! If there is enough time, not to mention what the training degree of the family can achieve, at least they can go through a few more tasks, even if they can only get 20% of the attribute pills each time, they can probably pile up an elite team out!

Of course, it would be in vain to say anything now. Because at the end of the line of sight, a sinuous fire dragon had already appeared, gradually approaching. Against the backdrop of the night, although the fire dragon team is uneven, the length of the stretch also creates a hideous momentum.

When the fire dragon's head spread to the entrance of the village, there was a sudden knock on the gate of Xiefu. This is the family who lit the fire in front of him rushed back, and as soon as he entered the door with a frightened face, the voice of the bird had already sounded overhead:

"Come up and talk!"

The family climbed up to the high platform in twos and threes, and reported under the signal of the exhibition bird:

"There were so many thieves that I didn't dare to get close to count them, but I lit the torches, and the number was about one hundred and six. The speed of the thieves is not very fast, at least it is slower than our usual mountain path. According to the observation method taught by the deacon, there should be no horses, mules, or other large animals in the ranks of thieves......"

With the narration of the family with some trills in the nervousness, Xie Zuo also has a general understanding of the enemy's situation. Although he was a little confused about the fact that Zhan Bird paid attention to the marching speed, livestock, and other data, he knew that operational command was Zhan Poultry's specialty, and it was best for him not to talk too much and make the mistake of a layman guiding an insider. At such times, it is only right for each to perform its own duties and do their own things well.

Xie Zuo took a deep breath and whispered to Zhan Bird:

"Brother Zhan, the enemy has arrived, and the younger brother will go to the trail to guard the palace. It's all thanks to Brother Zhan presiding over the overall situation! ”

Zhan Yu turned his head and glanced at Xie Zuo deeply. For this young master, he gradually had a feeling that he couldn't see through.

At the beginning, the addition of Zhan Bird was just out of a simple idea of repaying gratitude. In this era of filial piety first and loyalty, it is not uncommon to sacrifice one's life to repay one's mother's kindness. After recognizing Xie Zuo, he found that Xie Mansion was already in crisis. But that's okay, if it's not a crisis, there is no way to repay the favor, the big deal is to risk a life, as a fighting man who has been fighting for many years on the battlefield for the rest of his life, he has long had the consciousness of dying at any time.

But after contact, Zhan Yu quickly liked the young master's style of doing things. There is no ordinary gentleman's condescending and arrogant habits at all, but he is unusually approachable, and he is also respectful to himself. It is said that if a person lives for a lifetime, don't he seek respect? The main family treats himself so seriously, and Zhan Bird naturally gives birth to an emotion of the death of a confidant.

But there is one thing that is very strange, this young master often has some chattering behavior, and the gods don't know what to do, as if it is related to some "elixir". What's even stranger is that it seems that the people close to me not only do not stop this, but respect it. If a half-sized kid like Xie Qingyi is easy to bewitch, it's fine, but even the old housekeeper who is old and sophisticated is like this, which is quite intriguing.