Volume 1 Battle in the Sand Garden Chapter 35 Night Battle in the Barracks
In the sky in the second half of the night, the stars and moon were obscured by clouds and fog, making it darker and deeper.
The silent military camp was like a dormant giant beast. Suddenly, a ball of fire jumped out of the darkness and drifted staggeringly towards the depths of the camp. But it was an old ghost, with a torch in one hand and a wine gourd in the other, humming a tune in his mouth, and walking
He staggered towards the direction of the dungeon. Not far behind him, there was a vague black shadow quietly following him.
The old ghost's strategy of luring the enemy was as casual as child's play. He just walked around holding a torch, and the enemies who sneaked into the military camp were attracted by his actions. Almost subconsciously, they followed behind the old ghost.
Human psychology is actually like this. The enemy cannot find the target, is anxious, and is running around like a headless fly. At this time, a person appears inexplicably, behaving strangely and against common sense, which will naturally arouse the enemy's curiosity.
And follow closely to find out. Once you see the dungeon, you will naturally understand.
The old ghost's ghost is the ghost trying to manipulate the enemy's psychology. This is the experience accumulated on the battlefield.
Countless times, it made the enemy's hair stand on end.
When Kankan arrived at the door of the dungeon, the old ghost suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground. The torch flew out of his hand, rolled twice, and went out when it fell to the ground. In an instant, darkness enveloped everything.
Qin Chong was hiding on one side and could see clearly. When the old ghost came, there were four or five black shadows five or six feet behind him. They were close to the wall and marched cautiously. The torch suddenly went out.
, the black shadow seemed to be frightened, and stopped for a moment, quickly lowered his body, and quietly observed the surroundings.
After two or three breaths, the old ghost's cursing voice came from the darkness.
Immediately afterwards, there was a sound like an iron door opening, and the sound of iron chains rattling.
At this moment, no matter how stupid the black shadow is, they can still tell that they have found the cell. The black shadow is approaching the dungeon step by step. I am glad that there is a drunkard to lead the way. Otherwise, I don’t know when they will find it. The old ghost’s outstanding performance makes the black shadow
Ying ruled out the possibility of a trap and just regarded it as pure luck.
The five black figures discussed briefly and immediately began to take action. The three of them waited on the spot. Two of them held waist knives and approached the cell, one on the left and the other on the wall. When they approached, they were not in a hurry to enter, but were extremely patient and listened carefully.
He leaned against the iron door and listened carefully to what was going on inside. After a while, one of them waved to the back.
This time, the three people behind didn't hide their figures anymore and walked straight over.
A sharp whistle sounded suddenly. It was particularly harsh in the silent night.
The five black figures felt as if they had been struck by lightning. Their scalps immediately went numb, and their bodies crouched subconsciously. In the next moment, they ran towards the direction they came from like lightning. Years of training on the battlefield allowed them to understand their situation in the shortest possible time and make a decision.
The right choice. Although it is hard to believe, they have to admit that they fell into a trap.
"Boom, boom." The bowstring sounded, and the sharp whistle came coldly.
After all, they had been on the battlefield for a long time. In the electric light and flint, five black figures of different shapes appeared, rolling or flipping, and rushed towards the corner of the wall in an instant. However, the arrows came too suddenly, and two people were unable to dodge, and were hit in the legs.
The arrow did not let out any screams. It endured the severe pain and rolled on the spot. It was not sloppy and still agile and quick.
However, the arrow array arranged by He Wuer, one on the left and one on the right, completely sealed the dungeon. At this moment, there was another sound of bowstrings on the left. Just as the black shadow stabilized his figure, he suffered another fatal blow.
"Puff, puff." The muffled sound of the arrow hitting the flesh made people feel numb all over.
"Let's go." Someone in the black shadow shouted, waving his sword in all directions, and rushed towards the way he came.
Four of the five black shadows were hit by arrows. They formed a semicircle and swung their swords to block the cold arrows. However, they did not stagger at their feet and they still charged forward bravely. Qin Zhong's eyes grew hot and he was about to stand up to intercept, but was grabbed by He Wu'er.
"Let's go." In the darkness, there was a loud shout, and the four people who were hit by arrows were seen grabbing one of them and throwing him away from the distance. The man staggered when he landed, but without looking back, he walked toward him like lightning.
They retreated far away. But the remaining four people could no longer hold on and fell to the ground with a thud.
He Wuer watched helplessly as the man escaped, but did not get up to chase him.
On the east and west sides, the arrows had stopped. In front of the dungeon door, the silence seemed to have frozen.
"Today we are in trouble. We can kill or behead you as you please." Someone spoke very forcefully.
The old ghost walked out of the darkness, and the torch lit up with a bang, illuminating the surroundings instantly. He walked slowly to the center of the field, stared at the four people who had fallen to the ground, nodded and shook his head, his face calm.
"Since we are fellow soldiers, let's go." After a while, the old ghost said.
The four people who fell on the ground had arrows stuck in their backs, chests and legs, and all of them were seriously injured. Jinfan sneaked into the Xiaoqi camp late at night, thinking that it would be like walking on flat ground. Saving a person is not as easy as digging into a bag to retrieve something? But he didn't expect it.
They suffered a huge fall. If they had not tried their best to help one person escape, the whole army would have been wiped out.
At this moment, it was difficult for them to stand up. They had already given up resistance and were resigned to their fate.
"Seriously let us go?" The old ghost's words made them unable to believe it.
"Get out of here." The old ghost became impatient.
At this moment, Qin Zhong finally saw something. They were all fellow soldiers, and the old ghost did not want to capture them. Perhaps the actions of the four people who knew they could not escape and tried their best to help their comrades moved these veterans. The former battlefield,
They were able to survive precisely because they had colleagues who were willing to risk their lives to save them.
If the enemy were really attacking, with a volley of bows and arrows from both sides, they would have already become a sieve.
Qin Zhong deeply felt the friendship between his comrades in the army.
At this moment, the sound of footsteps came. There was a lot of movement here, how could the patrol guard not hear it? He flew to the capital of Yuhou Chang Wanli, thinking that there was a commotion in the army. The torches shone, and a large group of soldiers gathered around.
Immediately, three levels inside and three outside, swords and guns flashed and they approached the four people who had fallen to the ground. Archers were on guard from a distance.
"Old ghost, why are you causing so much trouble if you don't sleep in the middle of the night?"
Chang Wanli was wearing short clothes, with disheveled hair, holding a waist knife in his hand, glaring at the old ghost angrily. Just now, Chang Wanli was so frightened that something happened to the military camp. As the only officer, he couldn't bear to walk around. At this moment, Chang Wanli was very frightened.
Seeing that nothing serious happened, I felt a little relieved. However, anger also followed.
The old ghost glared and was about to push back. He Wuer hurriedly pulled his arm and said with a smile, "I patrolled the camp at night and found a few thieves. I caught them conveniently. I didn't want to alarm Yu Hou. I apologize.
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In the Xiaoqi camp, although Chang Wanli is an officer, his prestige is not high. First, he is new here, and second, he does not lead any troops. He is a bare commander wherever he goes. When he saw He Wuer giving him a step, his face immediately softened, and he stepped closer and fell.
The few people on the ground looked up and down for a long time, then waved their hands and said, "Get down."
Immediately, some soldiers came forward and helped several people into the cell.
"Their injuries are serious and they need to be seen by a medical officer," He Wuer said.
"Go and ask for the medical officer." Chang Wanli was very cooperative and ordered.
The old ghost was helpless, sighed secretly, and walked away. If Chang Wanli hadn't come, these people could have let them go. Who would have thought that Chang Wanli would come so quickly, and he would be blocked in the process of breaking into the camp.
The crime is not a small one, and whether they can survive depends on the fate of those people. If their identities are revealed, the crime will only be even greater.
"Fifth Uncle, who are these?" Qin Zhong finally asked after everyone dispersed.
"The old ghost guesses that it has something to do with Liu Zihao."
"Shuai Si?" Qin Zhong was surprised.
"Eighty percent yes." He Wu'er recalled that those people's skills were by no means ordinary.
Qin Zhong felt a little uneasy in his heart. Although he had guessed that Liu Zihao would never give up behind the scenes. But he never thought that the other party would directly dare to rescue people. This method was really overbearing. Then, Qin Zhong thought of Liu Zihao
Looking for the blueprint, thinking about Xiao Nizi, I became more and more worried.
After this incident, no one in the military camp felt sleepy. However, the sky was already getting slightly brighter, and it would be brighter in a while. The ordinary days finally had some waves. The robbery of the camp in the middle of the night would only happen in
The battlefield. Moreover, an ambush was set up to catch them all. Just thinking about it makes people excited.
For the soldiers of the Xiaoqi Battalion, this is a happy event worth talking about.
Qin Chong was no longer sleepy, so he stood up and said goodbye to go home. With the camp robbery, he had to reconsider the safety of Xiao Nizi. There must be a careful arrangement to prevent Shuai Si from taking action again.
, catching himself off guard. Qin Zhong has not forgotten that mysterious picture, and neither will Shuai Si Ding.
The collision with Shuai Si will come sooner or later, this is Qin Chong's understanding.
When I got home, I bumped into Qin Xiao who was going out.
"Where did your third brother go? I've been looking for you." Qin Xiao was happy when she saw Qin Zhong.
"Oh? What do you want from me, brother?"
"Soap, it's about soap." Qin Xiao said anxiously, pulling Qin Zhong away.
San Bao'er came back yesterday. Although he told Qin Xiao about the soap, he couldn't explain it clearly.
Qin Xiao tried the soap and was amazed by it. The smooth feel, white foam, and attractive aroma, even compared to the decontamination effect, Qin Xiao admired this fresh experience even more. A small piece of soap has hidden secrets
The huge business opportunities and benefits, given time, are enough to sweep the country and become popular all over the world.
Qin Xiao was so excited that he couldn't sleep all night, but Qin Zhong could not be found.
"Is this made of lard?" Qin Xiao asked.
"Exactly. Ten pounds of lard, made into thirty pieces in total." Qin Zhong said.
"Thirty yuan?" Qin Xiao raised his head and calculated silently in his mind. On the market, a pound of lard costs twenty-five yuan; a slightly better price of soap locust costs one hundred yuan. Qin Xiao calculated it, and the joy on his face became even stronger. He
It is clear that this kind of thing that everyone needs to use is the most profitable. Even if the profit is not high, the usage is large.
What's more, the profit is not low. Ten pounds of lard costs 250 yuan, which can be made for 30 yuan. Each piece is sold for 100 yuan, which is 3,000 yuan. Qin Xiao was shocked, it was a huge profit.
"Third brother, this piece of soap is a little rough." Qin Xiao weighed the soap and said, "If it is carved with patterns, it will be more exquisite and beautiful, which will make people put it down, and the price can also be increased."
You have an idea, Qin Chong praised in his heart. Everyone needs to use soap, but it cannot be generalized. Ordinary people can be a little rougher, but the price is lower. Officials and nobles prefer to be exquisite and beautifully made.
Only beautiful appearance and exquisite packaging can win their favor, and it doesn't matter if the price is higher.
"I don't understand these things, so please bother me, brother," Qin Chong said hurriedly.
"Okay." Qin Xiao agreed happily and went back to the room happily. He wanted to make a good plan.
When I returned to the West Cross Courtyard, I saw San Bao'er, sitting on the steps with his legs in his arms, sulking.
"What's wrong?" Qin Zhong asked.
"Master, we can't live in this house anymore. They are full of bandits." San Bao'er said angrily.
"Robber? Were you robbed?" Qin Zhong was confused.
"Is that so?" San Bao'er suddenly felt aggrieved, "When I brought back the soap yesterday, they took away all the soap and not a single piece was left." He grinned and almost cried.
It turned out that yesterday, when he came back from three full meals, he found Qin Xiao showing off the soap. Unexpectedly, the maid in Qin Xiao's house was so happy to see the hunting spirit that she immediately took two pieces to test. As a result, a group of maids and servants were attracted, and you took one piece and I took one piece.
San Bao'er couldn't resist at all. He finally managed to protect the remaining soap and escaped back to Xikuoyuan.
Unexpectedly, Qin Muyao also heard the news and came with Juaner and Xiaonizi.
"Hmph, no wonder my perfume powder disappeared and I made soap secretly." Qin Muyao smelled the scent of the soap and immediately recognized that the soap was filled with her perfume powder. Her eyes widened and she packed up all the remaining soap.
He took her away without leaving a single piece behind. The three-fed child wanted to cry but had no tears. How could he dare to stop Qin Muyao?
"It's okay, it's okay." Qin Zhong chuckled, patted San Bao'er on the shoulder, and comforted him. "Those are just experimental products, not very beautiful. After they are finished, we will make more, more exquisite, with various fragrances."
"Okay." San Bao'er nodded and replied helplessly. Putting this matter aside, San Bao'er remembered something again and hurriedly ran into the house and took out an invitation. "Yesterday, someone sent an invitation.
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"What invitation?" Qin Zhong was stunned. Who would give him an invitation?
"What are you talking about? A bow and arrow club." San Bao'er couldn't think of it for a moment.
"Gongs and Arrows Club?" Qin Zhong grabbed the invitation and saw it read, "Shesheng Bows and Arrows Club Wu, respectfully invite you to come."
It turned out to be him. Qin Zhong remembered who it was.