After just holding back a glance, he was shocked by the appearance of the ferocious beast. It was indeed just like what Xunyang Prefect had described.
This beast is nearly two feet long, has fangs and a vicious mouth, roars loudly, and runs like the wind.
But, but...
The black and white markings on that ferocious beast felt very familiar to him.
Zhao Xiaole picked up the telescope again and looked in the direction of the ferocious beast.
As for whether to rescue the people, there was also a debate on the city walls.
Xunyang Prefect first said: "No, if these people are the enemy's bait, once the city gate is opened, they will fall into the enemy's conspiracy!"
"Behind Juyongguan, there are millions of people in Xunyang City. I am absolutely not allowed to open the door!"
Some generals sighed and said, "Are we supposed to wait until death without saving our lives? This would be better than killing us!"
After that, he punched the wall hard.
The other generals also sighed.
The enemy's mounts are brave. If the city gates are not opened, those common people will probably die under the enemy's butcher's knife.
Sitting back and watching such a result is unacceptable to them as soldiers.
The prefect of Xunyang also looked ugly.
This theory is correct, but it also depends on the situation.
A little impatience will mess up a big plan.
We can only pray that those people are alive enough to escape from the clutches of the barbarians.
Moreover, as the saying goes, kindness does not control soldiers.
Now I can only endure it.
The governor of Xunyang really couldn't let anyone open the city gate.
He looked at Zhao Xiaole, wanting to hear what the adults thought.
But Zhao Xiaole was seen mumbling: "It's impossible, this is impossible, how could it be like this?"
"Sir, what is so impossible?" Xunyang Prefect asked doubtfully. He quickly realized,
"Yes, sir, when I didn't see this Pixiu before, I would never have imagined that there is such a beast in this world!"
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhao Xiaole, "Open the city gate immediately, I want to go down and see for myself!"
"This is not possible, Lord Marquis, I would rather die than open the city gate!" Xunyang Taishou said firmly.
Zhao Xiaole glanced at him and said, "Okay, if you want to die, then go out of the city with me!"
After that, Zhao Xiaole ignored him and took the dozen or so guards who went south with him to the city at the same time.
The Xunyang Prefect was stunned on the spot, not knowing what to say for a moment.
At this time, he saw several other generals who were looking at him and laughing secretly. He stamped his feet angrily and cursed:
"Why are you still standing there? Why don't you hurry up and open the city gate?"
After that, the city gate slowly opened. Zhao Xiaole carried a long knife and got on the horse first. The other guards, equipped with muskets, also got on the horse.
After Zhao Xiaole shouted loudly, more than a dozen people twitched their horses at the same time and quickly ran out of the city gate.
As soon as they went out, the prefect of Xunyang wiped his cold sweat and hurriedly asked someone to close the city gate.
At the same time, he picked up the telescope and kept paying attention to Zhao Xiaole's movements.
While watching, he muttered silently, "Master Hou, please don't let anything happen to you. If something happens to you, I will be doomed."
Zhao Xiaole's status is too sensitive and crucial in Jingyang.
If the enemy soldiers retreat, it goes without saying that he can follow Zhao Xiaole and enjoy the good life.
If enemy soldiers occupy Xunyang, Zhao Xiaole can guarantee his survival with just one word.
No matter which outcome, it will undoubtedly be beneficial to him.
Therefore, seeing Zhao Xiaole and the others getting farther and farther away, Prefect Xunyang was so frightened that his teeth trembled.
Zhao Xiaole led a dozen guards and ran wildly in the direction of the barbarians. The dozen guards behind him were all skilled archers and horses.
Although his combat ability is average, he is better at shooting.
Therefore, Zhao Xiaole took only them with him when he went south.
These guards are also very confident in their shooting skills and are well-trained, so they are not very afraid.
When he was still far away from the barbarian cavalry, Zhao Xiaole ordered everyone to reload their ammunition.
"When you reach the distance, shoot for me. Pay attention to me, avoid the common people in front, and only shoot at the barbarians. Don't hurt the mount!"
"yes!"
After hearing this, the guards had already loaded their ammunition and were waiting for Zhao Xiaole's order to start firing.
Under the rapid galloping of the horses, everyone was getting closer and closer to the dozen or so fleeing people.
I heard Zhao Xiaole shout loudly, "Go around the people!"
Then, the dozen war horses behind them were divided into two groups, passed by a group of terrified people, and continued to approach the barbarian cavalry behind them.
Because everyone was too far away and the sound of horse hooves was noisy, Zhao Xiaole had to use his internal strength when he gave the order again.
"Continue to maintain the formation, keep distance from the opponent, and keep roaming and shooting!"
With the blessing of internal strength, the sound was clearly transmitted to everyone's ears. This was also the strategy set early in the morning.
In fact, it is a kite flying tactic.
Muskets and bows and arrows are both long-range attack weapons. In the past, nomads would use the mobility of their horses to keep their distance and harass them with bows and arrows.
Until the enemy is defeated.
Under Zhao Xiaole's order, the two teams of cavalry detoured to both sides of the enemy and shot at the enemy from the side.
In addition, the number of barbarian cavalry was not large.
It can be said that there is no problem at all for a dozen of them to engage in encirclement and roundabout tactics.
Zhao Xiaole did not follow the cavalry to make a detour. He stopped his horse and waited for the opponent's cavalry to rush over.
As the distance between him and the other party got closer and closer, the ferocious face of the barbarian gradually became clearly visible.
Especially the tattoo on the other person's forehead adds a bit of fierceness.
At the same time, getting closer and closer to Zhao Xiaole was the ferocious beast Pixiu sitting on the other side. Getting closer and closer, Zhao Xiaole could see the appearance of the ferocious beast even closer.
He is two feet long, has sharp fangs and a vicious mouth, roars loudly, and runs like the wind. These characteristics are all good.
Moreover, as Pixiu rushed closer and closer, the horse Zhao Xiaole sat on seemed to be frightened and couldn't help but feel uneasy.
Under Zhao Xiaole's forcible control, the horse's restlessness was finally suppressed.
The opponent was getting closer and closer, and there were barbarians shooting arrows like Zhao Xiaole, which kept falling around him.
Zhao Xiaole, however, remained unmoved. As he got closer and closer to Pixiu, he finally became more sure of the huge black markings on the beast's eyes.
Although it looks vicious when running around.
But in Zhao Xiaole's opinion, no matter how silly and cute he looks, he can never get rid of the impression left on him in his previous life.
Isn't this some kind of Pixiu?
It's not even a ferocious beast.
This is basically a panda running with people on its back!
But, why do pandas look so fierce? Did they evolve later? Did they eat bamboo instead?
In other words, it has degenerated.
At first, Zhao Xiaole really didn't dare to confirm it, because this panda is indeed extremely cruel. Not only does it run like the wind, but its mouth full of fangs is even more terrifying.
Just like carnivorous animals.
However, the black and white markings on his body still made Zhao Xiaole couldn't help but come closer to confirm.
If this thing wasn't too cruel, it would be no different from a panda in the zoo.