7. Lin'an Array
In the twenty-seventh year of Zhengding, just after the rain in Gu, under the city of Lin'an, the war situation was already very anxious.
The Japanese people who were showing off their might outside the city before were surrounded by the border legions of the king of Qin in various places, and the two sides fought five battles, and the southern country lost two wins and three wins, and the Japanese people who were already approaching Lin'an City within ten miles were driven back to a hundred miles away.
But this victory or defeat is somewhat watery.
Except for the first two battles, which were fought by the elite soldiers of the Japanese people, the remaining three were replaced by the second-line troops of the Ryoma Kingdom.
There are more than 20,000 people, and the training degree is far inferior to that of the elite warriors, and the army of the king of the southern country is converging, plus the elite of the elite, and the tiger Benwei, who has cultivated a hundred battle skills, went out of the city to fight.
The number of soldiers alone reached more than 60,000, a three-fold superiority in troops, but it only forced the Japanese people back a hundred miles.
Such a victory, naturally, is extremely watery.
Weihou, who commanded the army to chase the dead and chase the north, had already made a conclusion, and the Japanese did not look like a rout at all, but a posture of luring the enemy into the depths.
The previous elite of the Wa Kingdom, who had won a hundred battles, had long since disappeared, and Zhao Lian suspected that they might have plans to retreat.
However, when the siege of Lin'an is about to be resolved, the real enemy finally appears.
The northerners are coming.
"Where's Ryoma?"
In the military array hundreds of miles away from Lin'an, Zhang Chu, the national teacher who led 10,000 people to the north and came in the starry night, frowned and asked:
"Why don't you see the elite samurai of Ryoma Country? Why are there so many remnants in this camp? ”
It's no wonder that Zhang Chu is dissatisfied, he is really a soldier in the Japanese camp, and he is too crooked and cracked.
Although the number of people is still maintained at a high level of more than 20,000, there is really no trace of elite atmosphere when looking at those widows who are lazy and wandering around.
Only the nearly 1,000 black-armored weapons stationed in the camp are still a little there.
In the face of Zhang Chu's rebuke, the old warrior stationed in the camp replied in a strange Chinese dialect:
"There was a sudden turmoil in our country, there were important ministers who rebelled, and the daimyo led the troops back to the country to suppress it first, this matter is related to the foundation of the country, and I hope that the country will understand."
The tone is very respectful, and the bow of the mistake is quite perfect, and I can't find a trace of fault.
But the meaning of the words made Zhang Chu's face even more gloomy.
Ryoma ran away!
The Japanese had calculated the time for the arrival of the northern army, and had fled with their elite and a large amount of loot in advance.
In this situation, if you want to get angry, you have no choice but to do it, seeing that Zhang Chu's face is different, the old warrior hurriedly said:
"The daimyo was afraid that the kingdom would be dissatisfied, so he left these 20,000 soldiers and handed them over to the national teacher."
His voice was lowered, and he said:
"The national teacher doesn't look at them as lazy, but they are all ghost warriors, and their combat power is amazing, and before the daimyo leaves, he has left enough aura to hook jade, and there are words to tell.
These ghost martial arts, please don't be polite, feel free to use them! ”
"Feel free to use it?"
Of course, Zhang Chu knew what ghost martial arts were, and in the battle of Qilu, they were in the limelight.
He savored these words again, narrowed his eyes, and asked directly:
"Even if you are an outcast, does it matter?"
The old samurai did not answer.
But this silence has confirmed what Zhang Chu thinks, and it has also reduced the anger in his heart a little.
"Good!"
A smile appeared on the corner of the national teacher's mouth.
He said:
"Send out the magatama, bury the pot to make rice, and after two hours, the whole army will assault! Tell the ghosts! Our tens of thousands of troops will be able to reach the front by tonight at the latest.
There are no taboos in this battle, and you can play it at will.
As soon as it is due, the national division will not take a penny, and when Lin'an is captured, the wealth and goods in the city will be used by the warriors at will. ”
This order was quickly conveyed to all parts of the camp, causing those ghosts to cheer in unison.
The whole camp was dominated by a pathological frenzy and madness, and the ghosts, unable to contain their delusions, wanted to be released completely.
Zhang Chu was surrounded by the avant-garde of the Northern Kingdom, and when he left this big camp, he didn't care what those ghost warriors thought in their hearts, nor did he care about their delusional thoughts.
Anyway, they are all cannon fodder, and all kinds of rewards that don't require money are naturally promised casually.
More than 20,000 people have been abandoned by Ryoma, and Zhang Chu drove them to death, so naturally there would be no hesitation.
"Kill, kill."
The national teacher said happily:
"Until the blood is drained, the national division will not lose."
"Ryoma, hehe, you want to leave if you take advantage? After the battle is over, the national division will talk to you again. ”
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In the evening, it will be night, in the city of Lin'an, scattered in the houses.
There are a large number of people gathered here, and it is very close to the city wall, and it is convenient to go up to the city to support when necessary.
These Jianghu people are all here in response to the thief's edict, most of them are local martial artists in Jiangnan, and martial artists from other regions have not yet arrived.
"Everyone is here to get rid of the Penglai demon!"
In a large house, a group of people gathered here, and the atmosphere was not good, a little dreary.
One person complained:
"I swore an oath in Jinling, and made a big scene, but when I came to the city, I found that the immortal temple where the demons gathered had already been burned. Where are there Penglai demons in this city?
I think we're doing it for nothing. ”
That's not right. In this Lin'an City, I don't know? The temple was burned down by Weihou, but the people of Penglai did not die in the fire. ”
Another person said:
"All of them were admitted to the palace by the lord of the kingdom to live temporarily. It's really like his mother! If you want to kill the thief, don't you have to rush into the imperial city first? Zhao Ming's guy is really blind, he recognizes the thief as his father, and he is embarrassed!
Is this a human thing? ”
As soon as these words were said, the atmosphere in the room was a little lower, and these heroes came to Lin'an with the heart of fighting to the death.
thought that there would be a big war here, but who would have thought that the cruel reality gave them a blow to the head, although in the past 20 years, everyone knows that the Zhao family is very unreliable.
But I didn't expect that the lord of the country would be unreliable to this point?
Penglai dog thieves killed tens of thousands of soldiers in Qilu.
This should have been a hatred of the sky!
All the people in the rivers and lakes couldn't bear it, who would have thought that this lord of the dynasty, the supreme of the southern country, would swallow this evil breath.
That's the Imperial City.
Heavily defended, needless to say. It is also the place where the lord of the country lives, representing the universal royal power, even if the good men grit their teeth and attack that place regardless of the dead and wounded.
With the current situation in the city, they are the best, and they are also a closed end.
"We have the heart to kill thieves, but the Zhao family has softened their bones."
Someone said coldly:
"The lord of the country has been a dog for Penglai, how can he fight this?"
"Where's the evil array in the city?"
Someone didn't want to talk about this topic, so he changed the question, and as soon as he asked, the others said:
"Yes, I went out for a walk today, and several streets were rerouted."
"Not only that, I asked the people who live in the city, and they all said that the city has been built everywhere for most of the past six months, and a good city has been changed beyond recognition.
There are also people who have seen with their own eyes that there are Penglai Dao people, burying things in the ground. ”
"He Daxia and Tang Daxia have taken people out to find the eye."
"Alas, you can't kill the thief, and if you can destroy the evil array, it's a good thing."
The atmosphere in the room is a little lively.
If you think about it, isn't it just for this?
Whether to kill the Penglai people is secondary, destroying the evil formation, not letting the Qilu incident happen again, and saving the life of the net worth is the most important thing.
While everyone was talking, they heard a sharp and piercing gong and shouting from the city wall.
The crowd was stunned for a moment, and immediately rushed out of the house, and saw the surrounding houses, a large group of people and horses, going up to the city wall.
"What's going on?"
The warriors were still a little dazed, and after a few breaths, they got the answer from others.
"The former army that went out of the city to drive out the Japanese people has been defeated! Throw away the armor of the slain! ”
"The northern dog thieves are here, saying that there are 100,000 people who are coming, and they want to destroy Lin'an."
"Huh?"
A group of warriors suddenly looked at each other.
When some heard about the attack of this army, they subconsciously wanted to return to the house and pack up the softness.
The attack and killing of the army is not as good as fighting in the rivers and lakes, it is a fatal thing at every turn.
But before they could discuss what to do, there were Wei Hou's own soldiers, who came on horseback.
Shout to the warriors:
"All the heroes, since they have received the edict of the thief, they are good men who serve the country and the people, and the demons and demons have gone crazy, and they will go to the city! Ordinary soldiers, I'm afraid it will be difficult to resist. Please heroes, go to the city to help defend! ”
Warriors, you look at me, I look at you.
There were some soldiers next to them, looking at them with the eyes of the great heroes.
The matter of Qilu has now gone crazy.
Everyone knows that in the face of the evil of the Japanese country, ordinary soldiers are not opponents, and only warriors can drive them away.
The tragedy of Qilu was also suppressed by the heroes of the rivers and lakes.
Now that the ghost is attacking, these knights who were invited to come to Lin'an have become a lifesaver for the soldiers.
Being looked at by so many eager eyes, these warriors were really hard to refuse.
Everyone claims to be righteous, and now in this situation, everyone is saying no words of rejection.
I can't hang up on my face.
"I'm afraid of a bird!"
Finally, someone couldn't stand the silence, yelled, grabbed his weapon, and went up to the city with the soldiers.
"If Lin'an is broken, the people of a city will have no reason to survive."
Although the man's face was ugly, he still gritted his teeth and said:
"My generation has practiced martial arts, how can I see this happen? Although it is different from the war we expected, once we have come to Lin'an, we have to vent the evil anger in our hearts.
The big guy is ready, and Lao Tzu will go to explore the way for everyone first. ”
After saying this, he went to the city wall without looking back.
There was a slight silence among the warriors behind him, but after a few breaths, there were also several people with him.
said that he would protect the Tao with martial arts, although on weekdays, it was just a slogan, but even if it was a lie, if it was said a hundred times, it would come true.
What's more, not every warrior is cunning.
"Yards! There is no escape. ”
Someone in the crowd cursed.
"The evil array is opened, and it is death. The city is broken, and it is also dead, phew! Lao Tzu is out today, so he will be a hero! ”
"Brothers, wait for me."
The man, armed with a knife, walked out of the crowd, walked a few quick steps, and caught up.
Hooked shoulders with a few people in front of him, and there was laughter.
It seems to be out of the way.
"Let's go, guys."
Qin Xuming, who had never opened his mouth just now, also moved his fists and stepped forward.
His voice was gentle, but it was heard through the crowd.
Say:
"The big guys are all thinking about achieving a career with the martial arts in their hands.
Luoyang Heroes Monument and Jinling Night War are all beautiful things in the rivers and lakes that everyone has passed on by mouth, saying that it is to implement morality. Today's incident came suddenly, but it is also the time for our generation to shine.
Although we can't get rid of the demons and defend the way, which makes us feel sorry, but protecting the people and sentient beings in the world is not in vain for us to swear in Jinling.
I can't say, in a few years, this battle of Lin'an can also become a beautiful talk in the rivers and lakes and be recited all over the world.
At that time, we big guys, everyone will be big heroes, big heroes. ”
Seeing the disciples of Wulong Villa, following Qin Xu's name to the city, seeing those soldiers on the city wall, cheered in unison for the arrival of the warriors.
The people in the rear have ideas in their hearts.
Some people sneaked away.
I think it's a bad thing.
I felt that coming to Lin'an was a very wrong decision.
But more people.
Silently, he picked up his weapon and went to the city wall.
They are warriors.
They are cunning and rude, reasoning with their fists and fighting for fame with their swords.
They are arrogant, arrogant, self-centered, and do not listen to persuasion.
They are reckless, impulsive, not good at finding the truth, and easily encouraged by rumors.
But they are warriors.
When it's time to draw a knife, I don't hesitate.
When it's time to fight hard, you won't hesitate.
When it's time to surrender, there will be no throw-in.
When it is bad, it can be so bad that it is full of evil, and people and gods are angry.
When it is good, it can also be so good that the righteousness is thin and cloudy, and all the people praise it.
They're a complex group.
somewhere between black and white.
It is difficult to conclude in precise language.
But one thing is for sure, these stinky martial arts practitioners never lack courage in their hearts.
When disaster strikes, these powerful people should stand up and protect those who are weak and unable to protect themselves.
Isn't this the original meaning of martial arts training?
Protect yourself.
Also protect others.
The beacon fire suddenly rose, and the killing clouds moved.
At the highest point in the Nirvana Temple, Shen Qiu looked at the city wall, and the mustard monk stood on the eaves behind him.
After a few breaths, he withdrew his gaze and stopped looking at the walls.
Turning back to the mustard monk who was silently chanting the scriptures behind him, he said:
"Zen Master Yuanwu, still can't you get out?"
"Master can't get out."
Half of the Buddha, half of the mustard monk said:
"He was placed under house arrest in the imperial city, suppressing the dragon qi with a dragon, and the national teacher was also there, and even I couldn't see him again these days.
However, Master told me that the Ten Thousand Souls Array in Lin'an City was too large and cumbersome, and it needed to be impacted with dragon qi before it could be activated like a candle flame being lit.
As long as he is alive, the evil array cannot be activated. ”
Speaking of this, the mustard monk raised his head and looked at Shen Qiu, who had sneaked into Lin'an.
He said:
"Ziwei Dao Chief, the predecessor of Chunyangzi, is almost in Lin'an. What's next? Is it an assassination? Or is it a storm? ”
"There hasn't been any news yet, so something unexpected must have happened."
Shen Qiu glanced in the direction of the Lin'an Imperial City, and he said:
"But since the national teacher is still there, it means that things are still going to turn around.
Next, endure your mind, sharpen your knives and guns, and wait for the opportunity, Lin'an City is already about to come in a storm, and the turnaround is afraid that it will be in a few days. ”