While Liang Cheng led his men to return to put out the fire, everyone in Xiangyang City, from the common people to the military generals, were all attracted by the red-hot sky in the distance.
Xiangyang City's extremely strict night ban was ignored, and the villagers had long forgotten those vicious patrol soldiers.
They gathered at the four corners of the city tower, some climbed up the city wall, and some stood on the roofs of their homes, looking far into the distance.
It's burning!
It's really burning!
Xiangyang City has not seen such a strange thing for many years!
Counting on the fingers, this important military stronghold in the north of the Yangtze River was firmly controlled by Di Qin for three years. Whether it was a protracted war or a raid to plunder the population, almost all traces of it were eliminated in Xiangyang City.
Outside and inside the city, there are everywhere the figures of Di and Qin soldiers showing off their power. Inside and outside Xiangyang City, ever since the Qin army came, they have never suffered a loss.
You will never lose a battle. Daily drills and patrols have kept Xiangyang City in good shape. The people of Xiangyang City have not seen the smoke of war for many years.
And although this huge fire did not happen in the city, it gave the people hope.
Xiangyang City is going into chaos!
Among the people who climbed up and looked into the distance, some were watching the excitement, some were excited, and some were frightened and doubtful.
Fu Rui, who hurried down the tower, became angry when he saw this scene.
"Someone is coming!"
"Why don't you hurry up and send them home!"
"They are not allowed to take to the streets without my order!"
Fu Rui was furious. The situation outside the city was already unclear. If there was more chaos in the city, it would be hard to survive this day!
Are these people all blind?
I don’t even know how to take care of it!
The team leader who was waiting for the order was slightly startled: "General, won't you let the people take to the streets tomorrow?"
"Do you even need to ask?" Fu Rui rolled his eyes and said fiercely.
"The situation is so urgent, they still want to take to the streets?"
The situation...has actually become so critical?
Everyone was shocked, and their minds suddenly became panicked. This panic did not come from the fire rising into the sky, nor from the unknown enemy, but from the order of General Fu Rui.
Wasn't it just that the ship was burned?
Maybe it's not the enemy's fault, it's just a fire. Why is General Fu making such a fuss?
It seems that the real situation is far more serious than they imagined.
"General, since I went to Victory Fort in the afternoon, there is still no news from Murong Chong!"
Although Fu Rui has a confused head, it does not mean that all his men are also confused. On the contrary, there are still people in the Di Qin army who can do things.
For example, the young general in front of him, named Zhao Xiu, was originally a talented general among Di Qin. However, because he stayed with Fu Rui all year round, he had limited opportunities to go to the battlefield, so his position was never promoted.
, unable to command an army.
Fortunately, Zhao Xiu himself enjoyed it. There was nothing wrong with guarding Fu Rui. This was also for the sake of Di Qin's grand plan.
Fu Rui is capable of leading troops in war, but he lacks resourcefulness and is not thoughtful enough. It is really not feasible for him to guard an important city.
Zhao Xiu decided to follow Fu Rui conscientiously and watch him. If Fu Rui was given a chance, he would most likely lose his life.
"Murong Chong?"
"He hasn't come back yet!"
Looking at the shocked expression on Fu Rui's face, Zhao Xiu knew that he must have forgotten about this person and this matter.
"You haven't come back. Normally you should have arrived a long time ago. Could it be that something happened to Fort Victory?"
Faintly, Zhao Xiu still felt that the nearby Victory Fort was inseparable from this commotion.
"General, would you like to send someone to Fort Victory to investigate."
As for the so-called investigation, Zhao Xiu's idea was very simple, just to put pressure on Victory Fort. If nothing happened to Murong Chong, then everyone would be happy and just pretend that nothing happened.
But if Murong Chong has a problem, don't blame Qin Jun for being rude.
Fu Rui did not respond immediately, he still had doubts in his heart. The specific situation was not clear yet, so rashly going to Fort Victory to provoke him was not the best way.
"Wait a moment, wait until Liang Cheng comes back." Fu Rui thought for a moment and finally said something more insightful.
Surrounded by the soldiers, General Fu Rui finally returned to the main hall with steps that were not very steady. Captain Di Qin took to the streets in full force and soon sent all the villagers who were watching the excitement back home.
They were all fierce and fierce, using their hands and feet to either curse or beat them, whipping them with whips and beating them with the handles of knives. The unarmed villagers were no match for them, and it didn't take long for them to drive them back home like little lambs.
Let alone watching the fun, even candles are not allowed to be lit.
There is no reason for this. There is currently no sign that a large number of enemy troops have arrived outside Xiangyang City and are about to attack the city.
Since there is no danger, why is there such a high level of vigilance?
In the dark night, the villagers of Xiangyang City clenched their fists and returned home full of dissatisfaction. However, the anger in their hearts was like the fire in the direction of the exit, burning stronger and stronger. As long as there was a chance, they would
Spewing out!
The arrogant Di Qin soldiers have long been accustomed to shouting and shouting at the villagers. In their view, these villagers have long been as weak as little goats. If they dare to resist, they are in the hands of Di Qin.
Little tops, they have to spin as they are told.
The Di Qin soldiers would never have imagined that the seemingly empty and obedient eyes right in front of them would already be filled with anger.
All it takes is a spark to start a prairie fire and wipe out everything!
"But general, my subordinates still feel that Fort Victory is a scourge, and it would be more beneficial for us to eradicate it as soon as possible."
From the day Di Qin took control of Xiangyang, Zhao Xiu had a strong opinion about the Victory Fort a few miles away.
The huge and populous Fort Victory has grown in size since that year. In addition, Zhao Xiu once visited Fort Victory with Fu Rui.
I have met the castle master Liu Fang, and Liu Fangsheng has a heroic appearance. He is definitely not the kind of incompetent rat. As long as Di Qin can save his life, he can live relying on Di Qin.
With such a large population and a talented leader, isn't this a big disaster?
Zhao Xiu still couldn't figure out what Fu Rui's purpose was in keeping these people.
"You don't understand. Keeping them is more useful than eradicating them."
Zhao Xiu frowned. He really couldn't imagine what earth-shattering truth Fu Rui could come up with with his big and useless head.
"My subordinate is stupid, please give me a clear explanation from the general." Zhao Xiu raised his hands and humbly asked for advice.
Fu Rui stroked his beard and smiled, feeling good.
At this moment, he finally found the long-lost feeling of a powerful leader.
"As long as Fort Victory is there and strong, the surrounding refugees will join them. Now that we occupy Xiangyang City, aren't we looking for stability?"
"These refugees have no food or water and have come from afar. It is easiest for them to get together and form a force to cause trouble."
"Today five thousand, tomorrow ten thousand, they are blooming everywhere. In order to exterminate them, we have to send troops to fight from time to time. The losses are high and the movements are loud. For the Qin army, there will always be casualties, which is not a good thing."
"And it would be very convenient for these people to go to Fort Victory. As long as we keep an eye on Fort Victory, we can ensure that these people don't come out to cause trouble."
"We all know the movements of these refugees, and Liu Fang can take care of their food and housing. It saves us worry and effort, so why not?"
I see.
Zhao Xiu finally understood Fu Rui's profound intention and partially accepted his approach. However, since it was partially accepted, it meant that doubts still existed.
"But the general is not afraid of the danger of raising tigers?"
In one sentence, Fu Rui was completely defeated, and everything seemed to predict Di Qin's future fate.
However, the arrogant Di people will soon discover that the real tiger beside them is by no means the residents of Victory Fort, but someone else.