Barbers are a general term for the Koreans who were dependent on the Jianlu or were forced to do so. When the Jianlu invaded North Korea, they brought with them the Korean troops who submitted to them.
Wherever they went, they either massacred the city, or shaved off the hair of the Koreans in the city, and the able-bodied ones were forcibly recruited into the army to serve as civil servants or cannon fodder.
Guo Dajing had already had such a plan and had asked Cui Xiaoyi before. Cui Xiaoyi introduced Che Liliang, whose brother Che Zhongliang served under the traitor Xu Hongli.
If the Jianlu came to attack Longgu Mountain City again, there would most likely be barbers following them, either to transport grain and grass, or to carry and build equipment.
Guo Dajing then thought of sneaking in with Che Liliang and waiting for opportunities to destroy. In the eyes of others, it might be to burn his food and grass. But Guo Dajing had a better way and a bigger intention.
Using transportation methods to make food and grass your own is naturally a goal. In addition, there may not be no chance to kill another big fish in the enemy camp.
Moreover, this was also an exercise. When the main force of the Jianlu troops retreated and the large and small packages were transported back, Guo Dajing could not let them get what they wanted no matter what, and would always find ways to pull more.
The opportunity is rare. If you miss it this time, there will probably be no next time. Unless you go to Shenyang and steal from the palaces of princes and ministers, it will be even more difficult.
"If Che Liliang can get through, I won't have a big problem." Guo Dajing smiled and comforted Liu Qishi, saying, "Don't worry, brother, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't even care about his life."
The cry of "big brother" made Liu Qishi smile helplessly and said: "You really worked hard for a broken island."
The island owner just has a small goal, okay? The further you go, the bigger the goal becomes, and it may be so high that you can't even imagine it.
Well, in the end, I'm afraid there will only be the 95th Supreme Emperor, right?
Guo Dajing smiled, lowered his eyes, and stared at the dancing flames, his eyes flickering.
"Here comes the food." Someone reminded, interrupting Guo Dajing's thinking.
Guo Dajing raised his head and saw a familiar figure walking towards him, the little Japanese—Hide Fujino.
"This boy is very -" Liu Qishi chuckled twice before finding a more suitable adjective, "I admire you very much. How about accepting him as your younger brother, let's make three of you."
Do you want to play Landlords? Three more?
Guo Dajing rolled his eyes, squeezed out a smile, and nodded towards Fujino Hide, who was approaching.
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Longchuan.
Shuo Tuo led his troops to travel day and night, and entered the city in only two days. In a house, he saw his brother's body.
Pale face, closed eyes, cold body.
His hand gently caressed Yue Tuo's face, and grief flashed in Shuo Tuo's eyes. This was his biological brother. He was also abused by his father and stepmother when he was young, and his father Daishan even falsely accused him of treason. , to execute him.
Therefore, Shuo Tuo's affection for his father Dai Shan is very weak. The person closest to him is probably his brother Yue Tuo.
But the separation was only for a short period of time, but they were already separated from each other, and he lost the person closest to him.
"Tell me the details." Shuo Tuo covered his brother with a white cloth, turned around, and his voice was as cold as coming from an ice cellar.
Jia La'e Zhenni Majan hurriedly bowed and said: "Our army was frustrated at the foot of Longgu Mountain City. There was insufficient food and grass, and all the equipment was destroyed. Baylor ordered to retreat first. When the army was on the road..."
Shuo Tuo had no expression on his face as he listened to Nimachan's explanation of what had happened, then reached out and took the arrow presented to him.
The three-edged arrowhead is sharp but black, the barbs extend like tusks, the arrow shaft looks like wood but not wood, the arrow clusters are neat but not like ordinary feathers...
Shuo Tuo narrowed his eyes, feeling surprised.
This was the only time in his life that he had seen arrows that were so finely crafted and exuded a cold aura. From this, we knew that the murderer who attacked his brother was definitely not an ordinary person.
Huh? Shuo Tuo suddenly came close to the arrow shaft and read the writing on it.
Of course, Shuo Tuo didn't know the Russian language, but it just felt even weirder.
"I have asked many people in my humble position, but they don't know the origin of this arrow." Nima Chan lowered his head and said, "Only among the few people who luckily escaped from Yizhou City, I am convinced that there is a guy in the Dongjiang Army who is good at sneak attacks and has accurate arrow skills.
, but I don’t know his name.”
Shuo Tuo put away the arrow in silence. Although this was a clue, there was no need to continue to pursue it. As long as Longgu Mountain City could be captured, the identity of the murderer would be revealed.
"Are you prepared for food, grass, equipment?" Shuo Tuo wanted to send troops to Dragon Bone Mountain City immediately, but reason still prevailed and asked in a deep voice.
Nima Chan bowed and replied: "There is not much food and grass, it was brought by Lord Beile. I have sent people from Yizhou City to transport the grain. The equipment has been being built, and I need to add more barbers to speed up the process."
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"Two days." Shuo Tuo stretched out two fingers and stared at Nima Chan without any room for change.
Nima Chan bowed and said: "Yes, I promise that everything will be ready in two days."
Shuo Tuo didn't say anything. He took the arrow and walked out without looking back.
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The sharp razor scraped across his scalp. Guo Dajing closed his eyes slightly and could feel the remaining inches of hair that had just grown out for more than a month falling, and a chill hit his head.
Having a shaved head in the middle of winter is really—forget it, for stealing, um, transporting, let’s just suffer a little injustice!
Che Liliang has successfully joined the ranks of barbers, and met his brother Che Zhongliang through an official among the barbers.
Also among the barbers were Cui Xiaoyi's subordinates An Zonglu and An Kecheng. They had falsely surrendered in Uiju and lied about escaping after the city was broken.
Although the Jianlu were very good at espionage work for the Ming Dynasty, they also had many loopholes. Han Chinese, Mongolians, and Koreans were mixed among them, and it was not uncommon for people who were in Cao's camp to be in the Han Dynasty.
Mao Wenlong was very good at exploiting Jianlu's loopholes, and could usually get information about Jianlu's actions in advance. Of course, limited to the level of communication at the time, a lot of information was sent out without enough time to adjust and respond.
During the invasion of Korea, in order to transport grain and fodder and serve as cannon fodder, the Jianlu captured a large number of Koreans who had their heads shaved, making chaos even more inevitable.
According to Guo Dajing's intention, since these people had sneaked in, they could lurk for a long time, and they did not necessarily look for opportunities to escape after Jianlu withdrew from North Korea.
If they can follow Jianlu back to Liaodong, these people can still play a role. For example, Cui Xiaoyi in history went to Shenyang and lurked for a long time.
Guo Dajing naturally didn't want to just dress up and blend in. This time it was just a preview, and he would do something big next time.
Fujino Hide was skilled in shaving Guo Dajing's head and braided the small braid he had always kept on the remaining patch of hair.
With such short hair, it was difficult for him to braid it together and it was quite strong.
"Okay?" Guo Dajing felt that Fujino Hide stopped and seemed to be looking around.
Fujino Hide looked at it again and then said: "Okay!"
Guo Dajing smiled, stood up and shook off the broken hair on his body, reached out and touched it, and found a rat-tail hair on his head. It was really awkward.
A bronze mirror was stretched out in front of Guo Dajing's face, allowing him to admire his majestic appearance. It was blurry, but he could still see his thick eyebrows and big eyes, showing his extraordinary bravery.
Guo Dajing just glanced at it, then smiled and praised: "The workmanship is good, thank you."
Fujino Hide smiled and said nothing, and met Guo Dajing's gaze.
Is this a sissy or a sissy?
After Guo Dajing smiled slightly, he looked away. His doubts just passed by and he was no longer entangled.
It's the war years now, so I only get along with them for a short time, and then we go our separate ways, so why do we care so much?
Guo Dajing had already changed into the costume of a barber, walked towards An Zonglu, and said loudly: "Ready, let's go now!"
An Zonglu looked at it, smiled and nodded: "Let's go, maybe we can meet him halfway."
Guo Dajing turned to Liu Qishi and others, cupped his hands and fists hard, without saying any extra words.
"Be careful and don't act recklessly." Liu Qishi asked helplessly and with concern.
Guo Dajing solemnly said: "Everyone take care, see you after the war."
"Sir, take care." Wang Guozhong and others bowed and said goodbye to the officer.
Guo Dajing laughed, turned around and took long strides towards the war horse.
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Longchuan.
Three thousand Jianlu drove out of the city gate, followed by more than two thousand barbers pushing vehicles, carrying provisions and equipment, and marched towards Longgu Mountain City.
The defense of the city was entrusted to several hundred Jianlu, as well as 500 Mongolians transferred from Yizhou, and more than a thousand barbers to assist in the defense. With such a defense force, Shuo Tuo was very relieved.
Although Jia La E Zhen Ni Ma Chan was given two days to prepare, if the city is difficult to attack and large siege equipment is difficult to transport, it still has to be built on the spot.
Shuo Tuo's face was gloomy, and he said nothing while riding on the horse. He only occasionally raised his eyes and shot out a bit of fierce light.
Regarding Jingda's first attack on Longgu Mountain City, he had already listened to Jia La'er Zhenni Majan's detailed description, and was mentally prepared for the kind of gunpowder and explosives used by the enemy.
In his opinion, although there is no way to crack it, it can still be done to reduce casualties.
Moreover, that kind of weapon is only for one use and cannot be used multiple times. The effect of psychological shock and deterrence is greater.
No matter what, he had to avenge his brother and leave Longgu Mountain City alone.
Che Liliang and others were among the people who shaved their heads. They were all officials, responsible for supervising and managing the people who shaved their heads.
Looking at the tall and fluttering flags erected in front of him, Che Liliang's face was expressionless, but his heart was filled with hatred.
If Guo Dajing is brought in, can he kill this leader of the Jianlu captives with one arrow like he did with Yue Tuo?
Such thoughts came to Che Liliang's mind, and he couldn't help but narrowed his eyes slightly, murderous intent welling up.
"Nima Chan." The master in front did not expect that there was someone in the team who wanted his life. He waved his riding whip and asked in a deep voice: "I have studied that arrow carefully. The workmanship is extremely fine. It is not something that ordinary people can have."
But it is short and cannot be used like an ordinary bow."
Jia La E Zhen Ni Ma Chan bowed slightly on his horse and said: "What Lord Beile said is absolutely correct. I have also studied and asked people about it, and I think it should be a crossbow, not a bow."