Chapter 987 988 [The setting sun is like blood]

Yunzhou, Xing'an Fucheng.

As the sky dimmed, the sharp and piercing sound of gongs resounded throughout the city, and then a news spread that frightened everyone. Barbarian movements had been discovered in the north, and they were probably heading towards the city.

Northern Xinjiang is indeed not rich, compared to Kyoto and southern Xinjiang. For the barbarians, Xing'an Prefecture has almost everything they can want. If they can break this big city, they can not only plunder the coveted food, salt, and wine

And the most important iron tools, it can also carry countless people from Daliang into the wilderness and become their slaves from then on.

During this period, the barbarians were advancing and retreating on the border, but they did not give up any opportunity to harass the towns. Even though Ge Shuyi had informed various places early to let the people in the border areas move south as soon as possible, it was difficult to leave their homeland, and it took too long

Urgently, many small towns and villages are still suffering.

Most residents in the city have heard of these rumors, regardless of whether they are true or false. At least no one hopes that barbarians will appear in front of them.

When the news spread that the barbarians might attack, many people couldn't help but fall into panic. Then the government issued several orders in succession, stating that the four city gates had been closed and no one was allowed to enter or leave. The soldiers recruited before went up to the city wall.

Stand ready.

Before dawn, the prefect Fang Xun sent several messengers to ask for help from Guo Linxi, the deputy commander of the Xuanhua camp, Li Conghua, the commander-in-chief of the three thousand garrison in Gaotang Prefecture to the east, and Pei Yue, the commander-in-chief of the North Camp of the Beijing Army who had already set off from Kyoto.

At the same time, he also asked all the big families in the city to send guards and generals to guard the city wall together with the soldiers he recruited.

In the clean and tidy residence in Nancheng, Aunt Chen and Nong Yu could barely remain calm, but the panic in their eyes had betrayed their true thoughts.

At this moment, even Nongyu temporarily forgot the horror of the barbarian attack on the city and showed a hint of surprise.

Chen Xizhi knew that Pei Yue had never relaxed his protection or surveillance of him. The people Xu Mo brought to Xing'an Fucheng were all elite, and there were thirty-two people including him.

Fang Xun, who was a civil servant and had never experienced war, stepped forward and put his hands on the wall. His mood was extremely complicated. He was a little lucky, but also felt uneasy that he could not shake off.

"The barbarians are coming!"

Chen Xizhi walked up to her and held her hand, winking and saying, "If I have a conflict with him, which side will you stand on?"

The young man's name is Xu Mo, and he is a serious disciple of Luliu Village. However, he did not become Pei Yue's personal soldier. He first worked in Xiangyun and was later selected by Qi Min to join Pei Yue's first secret agent team.

Wu. He is thoughtful and taciturn, which is in sharp contrast to his twin brother Xu Le. The latter has an optimistic and outgoing temperament and is very popular in Xiangyun. Even a lonely swordsman like Jiang Wanli can become a confidant.

Chen Xizhi didn't notice the change in Nongyu's expression. She stared at Xu Mo's indifferent face and asked, "So are you giving a notice or a consultation?"

Aunt Chen stood aside and watched with a smile, then she said, "I thought the girl wouldn't let them defend the city."

Although she had never told Chen Xizhi, she admired this young man Xu Mo in her heart. Although he looked young, he was very organized in his work and had the demeanor of Lord Pei.

Chen Xizhi did not continue the topic. She stood up slowly and asked calmly: "Did you know that the prefect Fang Xun had planned to frame Pei Yue?"

Nongyu asked cautiously: "Miss, aren't you angry?"

Xu Mo raised his head in an extremely rare way: "If Mr. Hou were here, he would definitely not have such thoughts. Maybe this is the difference between Mr. Hou and Miss Chen."

Fang Xun finally breathed a sigh of relief. After thanking Xu Mo and others, he stood under the tower and looked to the north.

She looked curiously at the young man standing by the door and asked, "Are you going to defend the city?"

The passage of time seems to be slow but it is fast. The atmosphere of panic in the city is getting more and more serious, and the organization of the city defense seems extremely chaotic. Although the prefect Fang Xun made preparations in advance and discussed with the two staff many times, when the crisis really came

, only then did he realize the difference between civil servants and military generals.

Chen Xizhi was dressed in an elegant sky-blue feather gauze, with no makeup on her face.

Xu Mo frowned slightly, as if he did not expect such an answer, but he did not waste time to continue the debate, turned around and left with his subordinates.

Xu Mo said calmly: "I don't dare."

The bravery of the recruited soldiers was far less than that of the well-trained regular soldiers. Many of them were running around like headless flies on the city wall. Fang Xun, two staff members and the temporarily appointed generals almost lost their voices in shouting. Finally, in

With the help of Xu Mo and twenty-three elite guards, he managed to make it look decent.

Nongyu's face turned red and she remained silent.

Chen Xizhi nodded unexpectedly and said slowly: "It makes sense, please."

Although she admired Xu Mo's ability, Nong Yu felt that he was too introverted. Normally, it would be no exaggeration to describe him as cherishing words like gold. Now, hearing him speak such a long paragraph in one breath, she was naturally a little shocked.

Xu Mo replied unhurriedly: "Miss Chen, although the government office didn't say anything clearly, judging from several orders from the prefect, Jiuliguan is likely to fall into the hands of the barbarians. Our people are temporarily unable to contact the outside world.

But this is not important, because no matter what means the barbarians use to capture Jiuli Pass, their next step will definitely be Xing'an Fucheng."

The staff handed him a kettle, and Fang Xun took a sip without caring about his appearance, then casually raised his sleeve and wiped his mouth.

…

His expression seemed quite calm at the moment, but no one knew that the hands in his sleeves were trembling slightly.

Xu Mo shook his head and said, "I don't know, Miss Chen misunderstood. Our going to defend the city has nothing to do with the prefect himself."

A cry of surprise sounded on the top of the city, and then spread.

Chen Xizhi smiled softly and sighed: "It seems that you are wronged by staying here."

At dawn, he received the bad news from the north that Jiuliguan had been lost. The garrison soldiers desperately lit beacon fires to spread this crucial news, otherwise he would not be able to organize the city defense immediately.

She thought for a moment and said with a complicated expression: "It is the government's responsibility to defend the city."

She paused for a moment and said in a cryptic tone: "I don't believe that an official who was blinded by fame and fortune would suddenly change his temper after being sent to such a bitter and cold place for a few years.

Fight with your life."

Chen Xi said with waning interest: "Xu Mo's idea is very good, otherwise Pei Yue would not have sent him to look after me. As I said just now, he just took this opportunity to attack me, not to ask for my opinion. As for defending the city,

I have never doubted that the people under Pei Yue can play a role in this matter, I just want to know how far the prefect can do it."

Nong Yu's heart trembled when she heard this, and she quickly looked up, only to see Chen Xizhi still looking at her with a smile, and she immediately felt relieved.

In fact, what Nong Yu didn't know was that every young man like Xu Mo who came out of Green Willow Manor regarded Pei Yue as a role model and subconsciously learned from Pei Yue in his speech and behavior.

Xu Mo responded: "It's both. Miss Chen, don't worry, I will leave eight people to protect this house. Once the barbarians attack the city and the situation is difficult, there may be commotion in the city, and they will definitely be able to protect you."

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Chen Xizhi couldn't help but sigh: "There is only such a caring girl left by my side, but she was seduced by Pei Yue's people without knowing it. How can I not resent him?"

Seeing Aunt Chen and Nong Yu looking at him in surprise, Chen Xizhi couldn't help but smile and said: "That bastard is here to vent his anger on Pei Yue. I guess he also knows my identity, and instead of killing me, he wants to protect me."

I can't understand why. It's just that Pei Yue is very strict and he usually doesn't dare to contact us. How could we miss this opportunity after finally finding it?"

There is obviously a sharp meaning in this sentence.

Fang Xun swallowed hard and looked up nervously.

I saw a large group of barbarians appearing in the distance, rushing towards Xing'an Fucheng like wild beasts.

The dusk is like smoke, and the setting sun is like blood.

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