ebookland Chapter 554
Chapter 554
The leading captain even ordered the archers to be on standby at all times.
Gazing from afar...
The torches dotted the sky, stretching for dozens of meters.
As they got closer, some sharp-eyed people, by the light of the torches, vaguely saw the flag that had made them so terrified that morning.
"Yes, it's the Flying Fish Banner!"
"Jinyiwei."
"He, they are the Jinyiwei."
After hearing this shout, all the soldiers who were drawing their bows and arrows cast their terrified eyes towards their own captain.
The hand that was drawing the bow subconsciously held the arrow against its feathers, fearing that it would be shot out accidentally and cause a disaster!
"Jinyiwei is investigating the case. Remove the roadblocks immediately."
"Those who refuse to change their ways will be considered as provocations."
"Kill without mercy!"
'boom.'
The deafening warning made the captain and dozens of soldiers present feel as if their scalps were bursting and filled with endless panic in their hearts!
In the battle of Xishi, they witnessed the fierceness of the Jinyiwei.
More importantly, even now, the officers and soldiers injured in this battle have not received proper treatment; when the families of the dead go to claim their bodies, the burial expenses are still paid by the Jinyiwei!
From beginning to end, Duke Qing and his chief general, who had retreated into the mansion, did not come out to appease them!
All we know is that the most elite garrison was transferred to Kangzhuang Avenue, and an order was issued - no one is allowed to enter without permission!
The already chilled hearts were now frightened again, and the dozens of officers and soldiers stationed here had no desire to fight.
"What are you all looking at me for?"
"Thousands of officers and soldiers were being chased and attacked by the Jinyiwei. Can a few dozen of us fight them?"
Faced with the questioning of their captain, all the soldiers shook their heads in unison.
"No, then what are you still doing here?"
"Destroy the roadblocks quickly!"
"It creates the illusion that they are breaking through the barrier."
Hearing this, everyone's eyes suddenly lit up.
Yes!
The reason why he hesitated to stay here was because he was afraid of being severely punished by military law.
But they didn't dare to go against the Jinyiwei!
The simplest and safest way is to destroy these roadblocks yourself and create the illusion that the other party is breaking through.
It’s not that we don’t want to defend it, it’s that we simply can’t defend it!
Thinking of this, the defenders drew their swords and immediately chopped down the fortifications they had built with great difficulty.
Zhang Liansong, who had excellent eyesight, saw all this from a distance.
He asked in surprise, "Sir, are they crazy?"
"Can't we just move the roadblock away?"
“Why must it be destroyed?”
Hearing this, Xu Shan smiled calmly and said, "Save your life!"
"what?"
"We were the ones who broke through the roadblock; they didn't allow us to pass. This way we can avoid being blamed by the higher-ups."
Wang Qinian, who was standing by, explained with a smile.
"My goodness, can you still do this?"
As Zhang Liansong finished speaking, Wang Qinian, who was leading the charge, pointed at the captains and said, "Throw all your weapons aside and face the wall with your hands in your hands."
'Clatter.'
Hearing Wang Qinian's words, the captain and his subordinates hurriedly threw their swords and crossbows next to the campfire where they could see them easily.
They all held their heads and faced the wall.
Lord Wang, who was standing at the reins of his horse, waited until Xu Shan and the others left before turning his horse around in order to prevent his brothers from being attacked by their sudden and unexpected arrows.
'Snapped. '
Before leaving, he took out a bulging wallet from his pocket and threw it behind them.
After hearing the sound, the soldiers subconsciously turned their heads to look.
"There are 180 taels in it, which are rewards from my master."
"They are all good men of the Ming Dynasty. My master is investigating the case under orders and does not want to harm innocent people."
After saying this, Wang Qinian rode away.
"what?"
"Thank you, sir, for the reward."
The captain came to his senses and quickly clasped his fists and shouted.
When they opened the wallet and saw the reward money inside, everyone was delighted.
"They're pretty nice!"
"More generous than our commander."
"What are you talking about? I heard that the funeral expenses for the brothers who died in Xishi were paid by the Jinyiwei to their families."
"I heard that Lord Xu came from a poor family and targeted the gentry and wealthy. He has a very good reputation among the common people in the capital and the troops."