Everyone present was in high spirits after hearing this.
Except for Xu Fang, Wu Sheng, Kaohsiung and others have already been troubled by many chores these days and are exhausted.
Now that the enemy is coming, everyone is secretly relieved and happy to hear the battle.
For rough guys like them, fighting on the battlefield is far simpler.
Wang Zheng observed his words and felt helpless. What he lacked most now, besides horses and equipment, was all kinds of talents.
Therefore, knowing that none of the five people except Xu Fang were suitable candidates for general affairs, we could only force ourselves to use them first.
He put aside his distracting thoughts and issued the orders one by one:
"From now on, the city gates are closed and entry and exit are prohibited!"
"Since the enemy army is coming with thousands of cavalry, if infantry and equipment are not seen later, then the enemy leader must have fallen into the trap and came with the idea of inciting a rebellion."
"Kaohsiung, quickly arrange for your subordinates to observe closely and contact us proactively."
Then he looked around at everyone and said with a smile:
"Everyone, the stage has been set and the audience is about to enter. Now cheer up and sing this play well!"
"Here!"
After many days, preparations have reached their peak, and the war is finally about to come. The entire heavenly army is now like a bowstring fully drawn, ready to go.
Near the scheduled battlefield, all residential buildings have been renovated, countless civilians have been removed, and trenches, bunkers, kerosene, bows and arrows and other items have all been arranged to complete the camouflage.
After receiving the information, Xu Fang immediately ordered people to distribute all the weapons and equipment that had been prepared so far. Since Wang Zheng had arranged statistics earlier, the Heavenly Army finally had its first infantry archer team with long-range strike capabilities.
There are over a hundred people, mostly composed of hunters.
In the past few days, rehearsals have been held on a nearby rooftop.
Other branches of the Heavenly Army also suspended their daily training and patrol work, and began to familiarize themselves with the battlefield in advance and practice the tactics arranged by Wang Zheng.
The sudden action, carried out with great fanfare, could not be concealed from the villagers of Zhao County.
In fact, they had already had some doubts when they participated in the city reconstruction and equipment production, but today, the atmosphere of gathering and preparing for war has completely allowed many people to see the current situation clearly.
The army must have approached Zhao County, and the group of bandits led by Wang Zheng were not only well prepared, but also seemed to have set up an ambush.
Although he was surprised that there were people like Mi Ling among them, he was still full of confidence because he was familiar with the strength of Cao's army to quell the rebellion, and he firmly believed that the king's government would be defeated.
The other type is a group of local snakes represented by Lu Shu.
During these days, Lu Shu almost became the underground emperor of Zhao County by traveling out of the city. He not only made enough money but also showed off his prestige, which can be said to be both fame and fortune. This afternoon, he accepted another business deal.
But when he went to find Captain Fu, he unexpectedly changed his mind and said that the city gate would be closed to entry and exit today.
Although the other party did not fall out on the spot and still spoke politely and courteously, Lu Shu felt vaguely that something was wrong.
When he returned home, the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, and he quickly summoned his men to discuss the current situation.
However, after everyone gathered together, not only did they not talk about anything, but they also made Lu Shu more and more irritable. Just when he was about to get angry and scold him, there was a loud noise.
But the door to his house was kicked open violently.
Immediately, Captain Fu, who was wearing cloth armor and led a group of soldiers, rushed in with murderous intent and went straight to the lobby.
Looking at the man who used to be his brother-in-law, now with a downcast expression and an unkind look on his face, Lu Shu's heart skipped a beat, but he still reluctantly stepped forward and said with a dry smile: "Brother Fu, why do you have time to come today..."
"Who is the brother of a rogue like you?"
Captain Fu snorted coldly, rolled his eyes strangely, and didn't even look at him. He just looked at everyone in the room one by one, and couldn't help but sneer:
"You bunch of bastards gathered so slowly that I was left out in the cold wind for a long time."
"Brother Fu, you..."
Lu Shu still wanted to speak with luck, but Captain Fu came out of the blue and stabbed him directly in the organs with his backhand.
Captain Nafu killed someone instantly, but without any hesitation, he threw himself at the other person and shouted fiercely.
"By the order of General Tiangong, all those with evil intentions in the county..."
"Kill them all!"
...
When the Japanese army showed its fangs again in Zhao County, a thousand cavalrymen of Cao Cao Army had already approached five miles away.
Under Niugai's instructions, everyone went into battle lightly, so they were naturally unable to set up camp. They only paused temporarily to give their mounts time to regain their strength.
The soldiers took out their rations one after another, and Niu Gaize, Ma Lao and other people sat down to discuss.
Looking at a group of people with pale and rough faces, Niugai smiled disdainfully:
"You guys, even though you are slaves, I think you are used to living a good life."
"Can't you bear all this suffering?"
Traveling day and night for several consecutive days was indeed very taxing for this group of people.
An old man like Mr. Ma was so weak that he could not speak for a long time and could only breathe heavily.
At this time, he slowed down a little, but also said weakly: "It made the general laugh."
"Well, there's nothing we can do about it if it's urgent."
As he said that, Niugai looked from a distance and could vaguely see a group of soldiers sparsely standing on the top of the city.
"When we arrive with such a large group of people, the thieves on top of the city must be able to see clearly."
"Then everyone in the city should have received the news, Mr. Ma, what do you think?"
Mr. Ma understood what the other party meant and hurriedly said:
"What the general said is true."
"Thieves are rampant and have repeatedly killed innocent people, but most of the people in Zhao County are loyal and always look forward to the rescue of the righteous. Now that they know the news, they must be thinking of ways to open the city to welcome us."
"General, let's wait patiently. Someone will contact you soon."
Are you kidding me?
If I didn't want you to contact the internal affairs department, why would I bring you and other cumbersome people with me?
"Mr. Ma, that's not possible." Niu Gai shook his head and said with a smile: "We have been going all the way non-stop, why do we have to sit and wait when we get to the city? It doesn't make sense."
After a pause, Niu Gai looked at Mr. Ma, then looked behind him a few times, and said in a deep voice:
"I think it would be better for you to choose a few suitable ones and contact them proactively."
"This?" Ma Lao was stunned and looked at Niugai hesitantly. Seeing that Niugai looked serious, he did not dare to disobey, so he had to turn his head and look at the person behind him.
Since the other party said he wanted someone suitable, he meant that servants and soldiers were not enough, and he had to wait for someone to come in person.
But I saw everyone shrinking their heads and no one making a sound.
This group of people followed Niu Gai back to Zhao County so eagerly, not only because they wanted revenge for the Lord, but more because of the money and silk that moved people's hearts.
Wang Zheng carried out a large-scale purge of the wealthy and gentry families in Zhao County, and even confiscated all their property, but they could not take away their houses and acres.
These are the things they are targeting.
As close associates of the wealthy gentry family, this group of people knew every wealthy gentry family in Zhao County. As long as the thieves and bandits were eliminated, everyone could embezzle the property of the old owner.
However, no matter how important money is, it is not more important than one's own life. If you want to take the risk of returning to the den of thieves, no one is willing, let alone dared.
Niugai waited for a long time, but when he saw that no one answered, he suddenly felt unhappy and said impatiently:
"Such a mother-in-law, you want to avenge the Lord, but how come you don't have the guts when things happen?"
He looked at Mr. Ma and was about to appoint him directly, but then he saw a soldier trotting over and sending back a message:
"Lieutenant Bingxiao, the sentry at the front is reporting."
"A few people lowered themselves down from the Zhaoxian city wall and are now running towards our military camp."