Enemy attack. Everyone was stunned. It had been a long time since Xingyang had heard this word since Dingguo of the Sui Dynasty. It had been so long that even the defenders on the city were stunned when they heard Lao Wangtou's cry. They knew what to do. But in this moment of confusion, the sudden appearance of soldiers and horses outside the city was almost rushing to the city gate. Seeing that the opponent was so fast, everyone was stunned. And Lao Wangtou, who was the first to discover the appearance of this army, was indeed the most experienced soldier on the city. When he saw his comrades around him standing there stupidly, he gritted his teeth and ran down from the city. While shouting to the soldiers guarding the city gate: "Hurry. Hurry. There is an enemy attack. There is an enemy attack. Hurry and close the door."
With Lao Wangtou's strong warning, the soldiers guarding the city gate woke up from their dreams and hurried to close the city gate. Finally, they closed the city gate tightly before the army rushed to the city gate.
Seeing that the army was finally blocked outside the city, the soldiers at the top of the city and at the city gate finally recovered and cheered loudly. This army appeared too suddenly. If the opponent were allowed to rush into the city, Even if there are only two or three thousand soldiers and horses, it will be a devastating blow to Xingyang City. Now that the city gate is closed, the army can't get in. Everyone's face is filled with tears. They looked gratefully at Lao Wangtou, who was still panting at the entrance of the city gate. Many people couldn't help but cheered: "Well done, Lao Wangtou. Thanks to you this time."
Lao Wangtou gasped and waved his hands. There was some pride on his face. Over the years of being a soldier, the most glorious thing is today. Lao Wangtou smiled and shouted to a young soldier next to him: "Boy "What are you doing there in a daze? Blow the drum quickly and inform the prefect to come."
If we put it in the past, Lao Wangtou was just a more senior soldier. How could he command other soldiers? If he gave such an order, he would only get the other party's saliva. But it is different now. Lao Wangtou That was the savior of Xingyang City. Everyone looked at Old Wangtou with reverence. The young soldier was no exception. After hearing what Old Wangtou said, he immediately nodded in agreement, turned around and rushed towards the high platform where the war drums were placed. go.
Soon, the sound of war drums sounded at the top of the city. The defenders in the city also slowly rushed towards the east gate. Not long after, a deputy general hurried up to the top of the city. Just in time to see another The deputy general was there. When he asked: "General Zhang, how is it? Are the bandits from Wagang Village coming?" The aftermath of the siege of Luokou Cang has not yet dissipated. As a general of the Xingyang City defenders, naturally, I still have lingering fears about Wagang Village.
"I don't know either. I just came a moment earlier than you." Lieutenant General Zhang shook his head. Then he glanced behind him again. He frowned and asked, "General Liu, you are not the prefect today." Are you on duty at the mansion? Why didn't the prefect come with you?"
Later, when Vice General Liu heard Vice General Zhang's question, he curled up his lips and snorted with disdain. He said, "General Zhang, doesn't he know what our prefect is capable of? Now that the enemy is approaching the city, our Naturally, the prefect will get into his bed to supervise the battle." Vice General Liu's words were sarcastic. He was obviously mocking the prefect Yang Qing for being timid and afraid of getting into trouble.
After hearing Deputy General Liu's words, Deputy General Zhang also showed disdain on his face. A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. After all, Yang Qing is the governor of Xingyang after all. Now the enemies are coming to the city gate. If If he, the prefect, did not come forward to personally supervise the battle, it would have a great impact on the morale of the defenders. But Yang Qing is still as virtuous as ever. Vice General Zhang could not force it. He could only sigh and put the matter aside. He said to Lieutenant General Liu: "Forget it. Leave him alone. We don't know where the enemy is from outside the city yet. Let's go and have a look."
After saying that, Lieutenant General Zhang and Lieutenant General Liu rushed side by side towards the female wall. At this moment, there were already many defenders holding weapons at the female wall, ready to prepare. I have to say that the defenders of Xingyang City The quality is still very good. They were able to set up a defensive formation at the top of the city in such a short period of time. This shows that the training on weekdays is also in place. Seeing this, Vice General Zhang and Vice General Liu couldn't help but nod in appreciation. The two arrived. By the female wall, they both stuck their heads out and looked out of the city. However, their eyes widened at the same time, with a look of astonishment on their faces.
What surprised the two of them was not that there were many enemies outside the city, but that outside the city, the army was still the two or three thousand people from the beginning. But what each of them wore was the sophisticated Sui Army standard. Armor. Although thieves are everywhere now, even if they break through the county and rob the defenders of armor, there are not a few. But thousands of such sophisticated standard armors were robbed in one go. This is too scary. The two frowned. The heads looked at each other, and they were secretly amazed in their hearts. They had long heard that the bandits in Wagang Village had strong soldiers and horses. Unexpectedly, they were even more powerful than the rumors.
Although they were secretly surprised at the strength of Wagang Village, as the defenders of Xingyang City, the two of them must shoulder the heavy responsibility of guarding Xingyang. Immediately, Vice General Zhang took a deep breath and shouted to the army outside the city: " You are bold and rebellious. You dare to invade Xingyang. You really don’t know whether to live or die. You must retreat quickly. Otherwise, you will be killed by swords and arrows."
After Deputy General Zhang shouted, Deputy General Liu also cooperated and pulled out the saber from his waist. He shouted to the defenders behind him: "Archers, prepare." Deputy General Liu shouted, even though there were hundreds of archers. Holding a bow and arrow in hand, he took a step forward. He leaned against the female wall and pointed the bow and arrow in his hand at the soldiers and horses outside the city. He was determined to be ready for a battle at any time.
After hearing what Vice General Zhang said and seeing the determination of the defenders at the city head, the soldiers and horses outside the city did not launch an attack on Xingyang, nor did they lead the troops to retreat. They were silent for a long time. At the last moment of the soldiers and horses, In front, a young general wearing brown armor and holding a gun in his hand took a step forward and shouted at the top of the city: "What nonsense are you talking about? Can't you see that we are soldiers of the Sui Dynasty?" .How can we be compared with bandit soldiers? Open the city gate quickly. I am Luo Shixin, the general under Zhang Shuai, the general in charge of guarding Xingyang."
"Yeah." After hearing what the young general said, Vice General Zhang and Vice General Liu couldn't help but be startled. The new Xingyang Tongshou Zhang Xutuo had been staying in Luokou warehouse to deal with post-war matters. By the way, I had heard about him a few days ago. It is time to lead troops to Xingyang to serve. The soldiers under Zhang Xutuo don't know about Zhang Xutuo's ability. How can they, who are generals, not know about it? If Zhang Xutuo hadn't arrived in time last time, Luokou Cang would have been destroyed by Wagang Village. If they break through, they, the defenders of Xingyang City, will all be beheaded. If the opponent is really a subordinate of General Zhang Xutuo, then the city gates will naturally be opened to welcome them. But in this sensitive period, how dare they believe it? From what the other party said, they had long heard that the thieves in Wagang Village were full of tricks. If this was a trick by the thieves to defraud the city, wouldn't they have fallen into the trap? So after hesitating for a moment, they still did not dare to order the city gate to be opened.
The two glanced at each other. They both saw the same concern in each other's eyes. Immediately, Vice General Liu shouted at the top of his lungs: "You said you are a general of General Zhang Xutuo. What evidence is there? "
Outside the city, when the young general heard what Deputy General Liu said, he was so angry that he yelled: "Asshole, I came to Xingyang first on the order of Zhang Shuai. The three thousand counter-rebellion troops under me are proof. Why bother? What other evidence? Zhang Shuai took over the post of Xingyang Tongshou on the orders of the Holy One. You dare not open the city gate to welcome him. Could it be that you want to disobey the Holy Orders?"
Hearing the roar of the young general, Vice General Zhang and Vice General Liu were even more afraid to open the city gate. If the other party was really a general of General Zhang Xutuo, he would not kill them if he had offended him. But. Now the other party can't produce the certificate. What if they are really the thieves of Wagang Village and are tricked into opening the city gate by the other party. Even if the two of them can escape by chance, they will inevitably be guilty of dereliction of duty in the end. In that case, they will be beheaded. Vice General Zhang hesitated for a moment and shouted outside the city: "General, please forgive me. We also have our own responsibilities. If the general cannot produce evidence, we will not dare to open the city gate."
"Damn it." Hearing what the other party said, the young general's face turned red with anger and a ferocious look on his face. He immediately shouted: "Okay. Okay. Since you are unwilling to open the door, I will break it directly." Your city gate, a mere Xingyang city, dares to block my way, Luo Shixin. My sons, prepare to attack the city."
"Wait a minute." Just when the young general became angry and prepared to order an attack on the city, suddenly, a shout came from the military formation behind him. Then, a cracking sound was heard. The black shadow shot directly from the military formation. In the blink of an eye, it flew directly to the top of the city. It passed through the ears of Vice General Zhang and Vice General Liu, and was deeply nailed to the flagpole behind them. But it was a An ordinary arrow.
The arrows that suddenly flew out immediately made the entire garrison on the city tense. The archers drew their long bows to the full moon one after another. The sharp arrows were aimed at the soldiers and horses outside the city. However, Vice General Zhang looked pale. The ground shouted: "Stop. Stop everyone. No one is allowed to shoot without my order."
The arrow just now shocked Vice General Zhang and Vice General Liu into a cold sweat. If the arrow had been slightly deflected, it would have hit one of them in the head. To this day, it is still in their ears. Echoing the sound of the arrow piercing the air when it just passed by, they also knew very well that with such archery skills, the opponent would never make such a mistake and miss them. That's why Vice General Zhang spoke out to stop his men. Soldier. Avoid misunderstandings.