Chapter 8: Forced to cross the river
Since the rebellion of the world, after several decades, it has been basically divided into two countries, the Southern Dynasties and the Northern Dynasties.
There are also small groups that want to establish themselves as kings, but they have also been recovered by the two countries respectively.
There is a river next to Yucheng, called Xuyu River.
With this river as the boundary, the south is the boundary of Nanjin Province, and the north is the boundary of Guangbei Province. And Yucheng belongs to the country of Guangbei.
But the heart of the city lord of Yucheng has been wavering, and he is even more inclined to the Nanjin Kingdom.
If it weren't for the separation of a river, I'm afraid that Fang Li, the lord of Yucheng, would have taken refuge in Nanjin a long time ago.
"Father, what are you going to do here?!" Fang Zimei was dressed in green clothes, and opened his arms to stop in front of Fang Li.
Fang Li was dressed in dazzling black armor, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and two mustaches under his nose. Seeing that his son was still so ignorant, he immediately recruited his subordinates.
"Someone! Take the young city lord down and take care of it. When you cross the river in a while, tie him up and carry him over! ”
With that, he pulled Fang Zi's eyebrows apart and turned over on the horse.
A team of pro-guards followed closely, and Fang Zimei, who was alone with his arms held down, was so anxious that his muscles jumped in place.
He had read the letters from Emperor Nanjin to his father, and Nanjin promised that if his father took the people of Yucheng to the past. Give the position of Xiangguo, the bounty is 10,000 taels, and the mansion Meiji can be picked at will. There is also an additional bounty for the number of people who have defected to the past. One more, more gold.
His father was only momentarily blinded by money, and he didn't consider the situation after joining Nanjin.
The soldiers under his command will definitely be confiscated, and the position of Xiangguo is not just a civil official? If you have no soldiers under your command, wouldn't you let others handle it?!
After years of war, does Nanjin really have so many gold and silver rewards?!
"Father!" Fang Zimei screamed, watching his father disappear at the end of the street in front of the City Lord's Mansion.
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Lian Yu thought that he was taken away by **, and he must have to fight to solve the dilemma.
I didn't expect her to think narrowly about people.
The soldier led her all the way to the Nanbian Gate and threw her into the ranks of the people who had left the city.
Lian Yu can only follow the flow of people all the way to the river.
At this time, the riverside was densely packed with people.
Those people carrying large bags and small bags and dragging their families with them began to be restless when they saw the rows of swaying bamboo rafts floating on the river.
According to the soldiers who maintained order around them, they were going to cross the river on these rafts.
The rafts were tied together with thick hemp rope and floated with the river, as if they could be washed away at any moment. In such a situation, how to cross the river?
Da Da Da ......
Fang Li rode to the riverside, and someone opened the way for the city lord.
Fang Li stood on a high stone pier and explained to the restless people: "Folks! Leave everything outside of your hands behind. Now with me across the river! As long as it passes, each of us will get Nanjin's share of the house, land, money, and beautiful girl! ”
"As long as there is life, don't worry about not having a good life!"
"Put down the burden in your hands and cross the river with me!"
Fang Li's words made the people gathered in the crowd even more hesitant and panicked.
Because, he said that crossing the river must be in order to have those things. Looking at the rickety bamboo rafts in the river, who can guarantee that they will all reach the other side of the river alive?
Lian Yi even buttoned his fingers and muttered: "I want Mei Jiao Niang to have a fart?" Foot-washing maid?! ”
Fang Li on the riverside took the lead in walking to the bamboo raft, and when he looked back, no one followed.
"What are you waiting for?! Soon, the gate of Yucheng will be breached by the Guangbei army, and if you want to escape, there will be no way back! Fang raised his arms irritablely.
Then Fang Li didn't care whether the people behind him followed or not, and took the lead in stepping on the bamboo raft, intending to give these people a sample.
When he stood on the bamboo raft, he realized that without any martial arts foundation, it was impossible to walk past.
So he retreated, and arranged for some soldiers to stand on the bamboo raft and stand one in two steps.
"Don't be afraid, folks, these are excellent kung fu. You go up one by one, and they will escort you across the river! Fang Li looked at the dense crowd of more than 2,000 people, this is all money.
For the sake of money, he will stay in the palace.
"Come, I'll personally escort you on the raft." Fang Li stretched out his hand and beckoned to a gray-haired old man in front of him.
The old man was wrapped in a gray cloth on his chest, and he was trembling and was helped onto the bamboo raft by Fang Li.
With the elder leader leading, the people followed one after another. Weigh your belongings and leave everything you can't take with you.
Lian Yu tiptoed to look, and happened to see the handsome young man again.
There was a woman in a purple dress beside the little boy, who was holding the little boy's face lovingly and saying something.
Of course, even Gardenia saw the annoying coachman on the side, smiled evilly, and squeezed through the crowd.
"Hey, Brother Aqing!"
The coachman, Ah Qing, was patted on the shoulder, and when he turned his head, he saw a messy mess of Lian Yu. Hell, jumping away, but accidentally stepping on someone else's foot.
After apologizing for a long time, he faced Lian Yu. "You shameless, you actually posted it again!"
Lian Yu smiled at the little boy who looked at him, and then replied: "Brother Aqing said this, isn't this called fate?" ”
Ah Qing was about to reply, when the people at the exit of the Nanbian Gate crowded over in a chaotic manner.
Lian Yu was almost squeezed down, so he made a decision immediately, and pulled Ah Qing's sleeve regardless of his previous suspicions.
Lian Yu stood firm, and Ah Qing fell to the ground and was trampled on several times......
Someone shouted: "City Lord! Oh no! The Guangbei army has attacked! ”
"Hurry up and cross the river! Hurry up and cross the river! ”
After a crowd, Lian Yu could only squeeze with the crowd to the river.
There was the sound of knives and guns clashing at the south door, and even Gardenia didn't bother to look back.
Fang Ligao, the lord of Yucheng City, sat on horseback and watched the battle situation in Nanbianmen.
One of the guards advised him: "City Lord, you should cross the river first, and leave it to our royal highness." ”
Fang Li snatched the spear from the guard's hand, his eyes revealing a greedy light. "You say, if I take the head of the young master of Guangbei to Nanjin, I will get more than the position of Xiangguo."
At this time, Fang Zimei, who was tied up and pressed to the side and was about to cross the river, struggled desperately and spit out the cloth ball in his mouth. "Father! Don't be greedy! If the human heart is not enough, you will not get anything in the end! ”
Fang Li gave him a look, and the guards who were holding Fang Zimei immediately picked up the cloth ball and stuffed it in.
Lian Yu had already stepped on the bamboo raft, heard the sound of fighting getting closer and closer, and glanced back.
At this time, a man in golden armor was swinging his long sword and facing Fang Li.
The golden-armored man also wore a metal mask with the same texture as his armor, with only his eyes exposed.
Judging from the cruel words released during Fang Li's fight, this gold-armored man should be the young master of Guangbei Kingdom.
Lian Yu turned around and continued walking.
A mournful cry came from behind him: Dad!
Immediately after, the bamboo raft under Lian Yu's feet suddenly broke.
She took the moment to look back as she threw herself down and grabbed the thick hemp rope from the raft. She wanted to remember the face of the enemy who put a cold arrow in her back and broke the raft.
The golden-armored man was drawing his bow with an arrow, and the arrow was pointing straight at him......
The disconnected bamboo raft threw many people away, and they screamed and struggled to disappear in the river.
Although Lian Yu grabbed the hemp rope on the bamboo raft, he was also thrown to the opposite bank with the impact of the current, choking a few mouthfuls of water halfway.
With a whoosh sound of breaking the air, Lian Yu was hit by an arrow in the shoulder.