Chapter 141: Defending the City
When Bai Muguan sent people to send the letter out of Suzhou County, the city gate was already stained red with blood, and tonight's killing had just begun.
lived up to expectations, and Huya really came.
He came with all the gangs in the rivers and lakes, and even raised the banner of rebellion, calling for the murder of the cruel and unkind dumb prince Kuang to support justice.
The tiger tooth is about forty years old, eight feet tall, with large shoulders and a round waist, and has a hideous tiger tattoo on the left side of his face, and a thick beard on his chin. The first person to recognize him was Zhang Anjiang, who had fought with him, and he reminded Ling Fengchen to be careful.
Ling Fengchen was young and arrogant, especially today, he was holding back the fire in his belly, and at this moment, he drew his sword and flew forward and went straight to Huya.
"The bold thief is not yet caught!"
With a long shout that pierced the sky, the knife he was used to seemed to have been subjected to magic power, and it was violently deflected, and he didn't even touch the corner of the tiger's clothes.
Seeing this, Huya laughed out loud, and there was endless mockery in that smile.
Bai Muguan, who was waiting on the side, couldn't see this scene and hurriedly swung his sword, but when he was also about to reach Huya, he was blocked by the sudden force.
The two of them failed in two moves, and the Jinyi Guard, who had just stopped from the battle, became more and more exhausted.
Bai Muguan wanted to try again, but was dragged by Ling Fengchen: "Wait, there must be a reason." ”
The city gate was only a hundred steps away, and the tiger teeth stood lazily in place, watching them perform uselessly like watching the clowns jumping beams.
"Captain Zhang, why can't we get close to him? Is there such a miracle in the world, I have never seen it? ”
Bai Muguan asked Zhang Anjiang, but he was also confused: "I don't know why." ”
"Why pretend to be a ghost? If you have the ability to compete, I will still treat you as a man. The rainy sunset gilded on the girl's stunning face, and the aggressive light was dazzling and dazzling.
She used words to provoke, the tiger's teeth sank, her face gradually revealed, and she just wanted to have a seizure but was restrained by the thin man behind her. This person is not tall, gray-clothed, shaking a feather fan, and has a fairy wind and bones. I saw him whispering a few words in Huya's ear, and Huya understood, and a group of Tianhe people suddenly rushed around to kill them.
Ling Fengchen saw that something was wrong, and gave an order: "Close the city gate quickly!" ”
The other party was not in a hurry to break through, and watched the city gate close with cold eyes, and had the posture of catching turtles in the urn.
The few people who broke in each used their own tricks and took the lives of ten Jinyi guards in a moment. Zhang Anjiang pulled out his short sword to greet him, Bai Muguan and Ling Fengchen were not idle, the three of them were all masters and were not defeated by each other.
Most of these Jianghu people are young and middle-aged, and there are also a few women, with top skills, and each has different weapons. After a long fierce battle, Zhang Anjiang was old and physically exhausted, his clothes were torn from the attack, and his arms were bloody. If it weren't for Bai Muguan's timely help, a green sword almost plunged into his left rib.
In a hurry, he threw infinite gratitude to the girl in scarlet clothes: "General Xie saves his life." ”
The general was heartfelt.
And Ling Fengchen did not forget to take into account Bai Muguan's safety when he was fighting, and the delicate and naughty girl in his memory no longer needed his protection. To be able to fight side by side with her today shows that God still cares for him.
Not far away, Wu Yi stopped the person holding Wang Feng in his hand, and said earnestly: "What kind of identity is Your Highness, how can you do it with the people of the rivers and lakes?" Or let the subordinates go down. ”
After that, Wu Yi joined the fight and led a group of black-clothed secret guards. With their help, the situation was greatly reversed, and when the sky darkened, all the grass cobs were corrected on the spot. Of course, the deaths and injuries of Jinyiwei are not only described as tragic, but this sudden catastrophe can be described as tragic.
However, it's not over yet.
The guards on duty at the city gate hurriedly came to report, and they were so anxious that they stumbled and fell to the ground, panicking: "Oh no, the tiger tooth rebel has transferred many people from nowhere, and the black and oppressive figures seem to be attacking the city!" ”
"They still dare to attack the city!" Ling Fengchen squeezed out such a sentence from between his teeth, his face pale.
Zhang Anjiang also didn't seem to believe it, and rushed up to the city tower to look at it regardless of his injuries.
In the peaceful and prosperous times, the emperor of the capital is healthy, and there is a prince in Suzhou, and a group of rabble has the courage to attack the city and rebel? Even the most stupid person can see that something is wrong.
Ling Fengchen was not a fool, he set his eyes on Yu Wenye, his heart was like a mirror.
At this time, Bai Muguan walked over, brushed off the dust on his body, and said solemnly: "I have asked someone to send a letter to Lord Xiao, Zhejiang is not far from Suzhou, and it will be fine to survive tonight." ”
"My father's dying family motto told me never to get involved in taking the heir, and to be loyal to a pure minister. Today, I am afraid that I will inevitably fall into a quagmire. Ling Fengchen only cared about self-deprecation.
She lowered her eyes and sighed softly: "Second Brother Ling, you know? ”
Ling Fengchen didn't answer, but reminded her: "Your choice represents Uncle Bai. ”
"Supporting the crown prince is in accordance with orthodoxy. What's more, His Royal Highness is virtuous and virtuous, and his father will be loyal and surrender in the future. Bai Muguan's eyes were bright, staring at Ling Fengchen's familiar face, eager to see through his soul.
Ling Fengchen didn't hesitate too much, and said in a low voice: "Since this is the case, let's first ensure that the prince has that day." ”
Outside the city gate, there are not ordinary people in the rivers and lakes, and only a few people broke in, and so many lives of Jinyiwei were sacrificed. Once Huya's siege is successful, Yu Wenye will have no chance of survival. There was little hope of victory in this battle.
"I'll arrange it."
Bai Muguan's smile was very pure, but his heart was extremely sad. She has only one thought in her mind, she can't let Yu Wenye be buried here, and she can't let Empress Dowager Xiao succeed!
The desolate and gloomy voice, no grief and indignation, no despair, only obscurity: "Guanguan, it is coming at me." ”
The situation is so tragic that he blames his underestimating enemies, blames his self-righteousness, and blames his inferior skills.
"I won't let you have an accident, I died in Suzhou to be loyal to the country, and you can't, your responsibility is to one day dominate the world." Before a single tear fell from the corner of her eye, she began to laugh, and her smile burned so hard that it hurt his heart.
Yu Wenye held her hand tightly, almost crushed her finger bones with so much strength, and said firmly: "No! We said that we would never give up, we would go together, Guanguan, I can't abandon you! ”
Bai Muguan raised his eyebrows, there was no smile on his face, and he stared at him greedily: "Ling Tong and I came to Suzhou under the order of His Majesty, one is to protect His Highness, and the other is to protect the safety of the people of Li. In the current crisis, how can we abandon the city and flee? How can you be worthy of the people? It also lives up to His Majesty's trust. ”
If they can't hold the city and die in battle, the emperor will not blame their families for their loyalty and bravery, and may be more appeased. If you are lucky enough to win the victory and earn meritorious service, it is meaningful not to waste it to come to the world. In the situation of more than one auspicious, in public and private, she will not let Yu Wenye live and die with them.
Therefore, her choice is already the best policy in the next policy.
Before he could say anything more, Bai Muguan had already drank: "Wuyi, take His Highness away!" ”
Knowing the severity of the situation, he almost didn't hesitate, and did the only thing in his life to disobey Yu Wenye. took advantage of his unpreparedness and shot his faint hole.
The horse with superior foot strength had already been prepared at the door, and Yu Wenye got on the horse without hesitation, and the two rode together and whipped away. Several highly skilled secret guards in the back also hurriedly rode their horses to follow. At this time, the city gate was blocked, and it was safe to escape from Suzhou County by taking a small road and going to the direction of Zhezhou.
Seeing a few horses flying away, Bai Muguan's nose was slightly sour, silently praying for the gods to bless Yu Wenye for safety.
As for herself, there was no time for self-pity at all, and there were guards calling her to go.
The shouting outside the city gate was endless, Ling Fengchen was already dressed in armor, his right hand holding the hilt of the sword was motionless, and all his strength was ready to be attacked.
Seeing a girl dressed in red, Ling Fengchen's eyes were heavy: "Leave it to me here, you can go down with Your Highness." ”
"Second Brother Ling laughed, you are Your Majesty's valued courtier, and I will not dishonor the lintel." As she spoke, she pulled out the saber at her waist, the smile on her lips was cold and gorgeous, and her eyes were resolute.
Ling Fengchen has his dignity as a general. Bai Muguan is not inferior to his eyebrows, and he also adheres to the style of the general's inheritance. The backbone of this spirit lies in the fact that the city is in the people, and the city is dead.
"Uncle will be pleased if he knows your bravery, regardless of the outcome of this night." He reached out and patted her on the shoulder, his demeanor unreserved.
Thinking of her father's deep and earnest gaze, her heroic and kind face, an indescribable sour feeling welled up in her heart, could she see her father again? Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to achieve, if she can't survive tonight, she can only be unfilial......
Putting away his tears, Bai Muguan asked with a straight face: "How many people are there outside the city?" ”
Ling Fengchen replied: "About two thousand." ”
"How many more can we get together?"
He smiled wryly: "Less than four hundred." ”
Among these 400 people, there are the secret guards left by Yu Wenye, the only injured Jinyi guards, and the pitiful number of guards.
The difference between two thousand and four hundred is so great that people have no confidence, is there a chance of victory tonight? She's been on the battlefield before, and when enemies several times her size swarm in, the feeling of oppression is truly amazing.
"Settle the women and children in the city first, and make sure that they are safe." Bai Muguan pondered, and then ordered, "Gather everyone to guard the city gate, the city is in the people, and the city cannot die if people die!" ”
Ling Fengchen didn't refute anything, he only stayed on her for a long time, and silently swore to protect her.
"The gate of the county town is quite high, as long as all the side roads are blocked, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack." Zhang Anjiang came down from the city tower, and he didn't know the news that Yu Wenye had quietly left.
This was Bai Muguan's idea, except for him and Ling Fengchen, no third party knew about it. Make sure that no one leaks the news, so as to create an atmosphere where the prince is still in the city.
"I have persuaded His Highness to go back to the post station and wait for the news, and I have also left a few of the best." Bai Muguan's clear voice was not questionable, "Next, let's let go of our hands and feet and fight against the water!" Before Lord Xiao sent troops to support, he tried his best to protect the people of Suzhou. ”
Zhang Anjiang immediately surrendered his hand: "The lower official is on orders." ”
Suddenly, a rain of arrows struck, flying over the towers, dense like birds returning to the forest. Ling Fengchen and the three of them were unhindered, each holding a sword in his hand, blocking left and right. The guards guarding the door also used spears to block arrows, but their skills were mediocre, and a few people fell after a while.
Looking at the dense and fierce arrow attack, Bai Muguan was surprised: "They have archers?" ”
Zhang Anjiang took advantage of the gap to answer: "The origin of the strong crossbow that stabbed His Highness in the last round is unknown, and although the tiger teeth were cunning in the past, they were not as successful as this. ”
"It's just someone behind it." Ling Fengchen sneered, "By the way, what about Xiao Lian?" ”
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