What's going on? Even you've become so flustered? Ruoshui asked.

Seeing the old man Dugu running in in such a hurry, Ruoshui was very worried.

This lonely old man is giggling on weekdays, and he has never seen him like this.

The old man Dugu panted and said to Ruoshui: "I was walking around the village just now and found a beautiful old lady picking up wood under the big tree. I wanted to go over and say hello. Unexpectedly, all of a sudden, an officer and soldier rushed behind the old lady. The officer and soldier raised their swords and fell, and then the old lady died! Oh my God, it's a shame. Then the sign of the old lady. ”

Old man Dugu's face was full of regret.

Ruoshui said, "You say, what happened next?" ”

The old man Dugu said: "Next, I saw a group of soldiers, some riding horses, some holding big swords and spears, all wearing battle armor. Together, they stormed the village. Then I'll run to you! ”

At this time, Ruoshui suddenly heard the villagers' cries for help, wailing, murder and arson in the village. Various.

Zhao Tingfeng also ran out of the house.

"What's going on?" Zhao Tingfeng asked.

"The officers and soldiers have entered the village. Burn and loot. You listen. Ruoshui replied.

"So what do we do now?" Zhao Tingfeng asked.

If the water didn't have time to speak, the old man Dugu rushed to say, "Run, what else can I do?" ”

Just as they were about to flee, a group of officers and soldiers suddenly rushed into their courtyard.

"All three of them, take them all with me!"

The group of officers and soldiers roared fiercely.

The old man Dugu hurriedly hid behind Ruoshui.

"Oops, that's scary!"

The three of them, along with the other villagers, were taken to the threshing floor in the village.

The group of soldiers surrounded the entire threshing floor.

Where have the villagers seen such a scene? They were so frightened that they were at a loss.

"What the hell are these people trying to do?" Ruoshui asked.

Zhao Tingfeng carefully observed the group of soldiers.

Then he said, "They seem to be officers and soldiers of the imperial court." Not the rebels. ”

Ruoshui was shocked: "Since it is an officer and soldier of the imperial court, it should protect the common people, and it should not harm the common people like this." ”

Zhao Tingfeng shook his head: "It's hard to say." It is said that the imperial army was short of people, but they could not recruit people, so they went around arresting strong men. ”

Ruoshui frowned: "You mean, they are also here to catch the strong man this time?" ”

Zhao Tingfeng replied: "I'm just rubbing it." ”

However, the facts quickly verified Zhao Tingfeng's guess.

The leader of the group of soldiers said loudly to the common people: "Fathers and fellow villagers, you must have heard about the recent rebellion of the rebels. Recently, there has been a shortage of troops in the imperial court. Recruit troops everywhere, but you can't recruit people. ”

"As the people of Nan'an, you should have the responsibility to protect your home and defend the country. It is your duty and duty to defeat the rebels. Therefore, all men, all those who have reached the age of ten, stand up for me and join the team to defend the family and the country! ”

"Don't shirk it, it's your responsibility."

At this time, someone in the crowd suddenly asked loudly: "Is there any military pay for joining the army?" How much does it cost a month? ”

The leader of the soldiers replied: "You are defending your home and country, and this is an honorable duty." Where else is there any need for money! Eighteen generations of your ancestors will be proud of you! ”

Villager: "What? It's the first time I've heard that there is no pay for joining the army! What do our families eat? ”