The mist rose from the Xiao River, crawled slowly along the slightly mottled city wall, gradually spread over the city, and drifted towards the streets and alleys of Hanlu City.
The sun has not yet risen, and the mist travels on the ridges of the roofs, stops on the eaves, and falls on the stone streets, making the moss in the cracks of the stones a little heavier.
Because powerful enemies were outside, the city gates were closed, and a curfew was imposed in the city, the originally bustling Hanlu City became much quieter. People stayed in their houses, anxiously awaiting the outcome of the war. Under the sword, no matter the powerful or the common people, they may be turned into a pile of rotten flesh.
Therefore, the people in the city consciously obeyed the military orders of the lord's palace and stayed at home obediently. Through the gaps in the windows, they secretly watched the cartloads of arrows being transported to the top of the city, and the cartloads of wounded people were brought back.
Ji Chen sat on the tower of Yongning Gate, wearing a large cloak, silently watching the rebels outside the city. The mist wetted his temples, and his hair was covered with strings of crystal water drops.
Since the rebels besieged the city, they have launched an siege from the south and west of the city. Originally, looking at the appearance of the rebels setting up camp, I thought they were preparing for a long siege of the city, but I didn't expect that the opponent would launch an offensive so quickly.
Especially the attack on Anding Gate in the west of the city was the most thrilling. The rebels dispatched a strange team, each carrying a black and white box. When opened, there was a kite that was only two people tall. These people took off from the high slopes in the distance and were able to fly in the air. They flew to the top of the city so easily.
The guards in the city were so shocked by these weird flying men that for a moment, they even forgot to use their bows and crossbows to fight back. It's no wonder that there has been no fighting in Hanlu City for many years. These soldiers who defended the city have never seen such a battle.
With the cooperation of the ground siege forces, these rebels flying in the air almost captured the Anding Gate in the west. If it were not for the timely support from the nearby gate defenders, Hanlu City would have been destroyed.
Since the two attacks on the city, Ji Chen has not dared to enter the city tower to rest, and always stares at the movement outside the city. He is a careful person and has to do everything by himself. After these days, he is exhausted physically and mentally, and there are some more gray hairs on his temples.
There was a crisp sound of swords and armor clashing behind him, and then there was a faint jasmine-like fragrance. Ji Chen knew that his wife had arrived.
Since the arrival of the rebels, Murong Yanyu changed into women's clothes and put on a military uniform. She ran around the city day and night, inspecting the city's defenses, comforting the defenders, and arranging the weapons and supplies needed by the city without even touching the ground. To be honest, it was even harder than him, the young master.
"Madam, take a rest. You only slept for an hour last night. How can you survive like this?" Ji Ye stood up and held onto his wife's hand tightly, regardless of the others around him.
Murong Yanyu smiled slightly, patted the back of her husband's hand gently, and said softly, "You can't practice, your body is weak, you should rest more, I'm fine with you."
Ji Chen sighed, took his wife's hand to the top of the city, pointed to the faint black shadow in the distance and said: "The thieves failed to attack twice in a row. Judging from their frequent deployment, they should be preparing to attack the city for the third time." Okay, I don’t know what means they used to attack the city again this time. According to the captured prisoners, there are eight thousand people in those Yuan people. The thieves have this miraculous skill and can launch an attack on Hanlu City at any time. It is really impossible to prevent them. "
Murong Yanyu looked to the south, then turned to look to the east, "Husband, do you really not want to mobilize the second brother's Northern and Southern Army to come back? Although I was full of confidence in defending the city after Wu Gen came last time, but in the past few days, we have been defeated , The more he fights, the more guilty he becomes.
After all, we have too few people, and those formations cannot be activated easily. Although I have transferred some tribesmen from the city to guard near the city wall, they have never fought before. I am afraid that if the stalemate continues, the city cannot be defended. . "
Ji Chen looked at his wife with a smile and took off a wisp of grass ash from her bun. It must have been left behind when making breakfast for the soldiers at the city head. "Second brother, they are not having a hard time over there. They are trying to stop them with inferior troops." It is not easy to fight such a strong enemy. Last time I heard that they won a big victory and incited the Ba family to rebel. The number of rebels was almost the same.
With such a great opportunity, if he were brought back, wouldn't all previous efforts be wasted? Let's grit our teeth and persevere a little longer. When he defeats the Lushan rebels, he will come back. Besides, aren't there still 20,000 of your troops coming here? "
When this matter was mentioned, Murong Yanyu's face became a little ugly, and she said angrily: "I didn't know about the troops sent out at home. This shows that I am already dispensable in the eyes of my father, but my sister is leading a heavy army. . One is thick and the other is thin, one is close and the other is distant, it is obvious." At this point, Murong Yanyu looked at Ji Chen worriedly, "Husband, when I fall asleep these days, I often wake up from nightmares, always feeling that something will happen. Happened.".net
"You have worked so hard that you are exhausted physically and mentally. How could anything happen? I know that you are the only one who knows about the Murong family's sending troops. You really think too much." Ji Chen comforted his wife, but there was something in his eyes. It was a flash of worry.
"Stop talking, you should eat quickly. Judging from the appearance of the thieves in front of you, I guess they will attack the city again today, and you will have to stay busy for a while." Murong Yanyu took off Ji Chen's hand that was stroking her hair, and turned to face Lu Zhu said: "Bring the food over quickly and eat at the top of the city. After you finish your meal, hurry down to the city. Liu Ya has no eyes and you are an idiot. It's safer down there."
"Madam is not afraid, so what am I afraid of?" Luzhu stared at her round eyes, seemingly dissatisfied with Murong Yanyu's statement.
"You just followed me. If it were someone else's family, you would have been slapped to death long ago if you were so lazy and dared to talk back." Murong Yanyu pinched her green and round face and said, A look of doting on his face.
After finishing the meal, Lu Zhu followed Murong Yanyu's wishes and walked towards the city. Looking at the little girl's increasingly plump figure, Murong Yanyu whispered to Ji Chen: "The green eyes are becoming more and more lovely. How about bringing her into the room? It would be great if I could have a son and a half."
Ji Chen, who was rinsing his mouth, spat out all the tea in his mouth. He kept pointing at Murong Yanyu, "You can imagine that Luzhu has been with us for many years, and he is like one of his own family members. How? It can be brought into the house."
Murong Yanyu had a sad look on her face, leaning on her chin and lamenting: "Aren't I worried that I can't give birth to an heir? If Green Pearl can be born, I will take it and keep it by my side to raise it, so that I can stop some people's mouths."
Ji Chen naturally knew who some of the people she was talking about were, but it was difficult to explain them, so he had to use Xiaoshi to wander around the city wall.
The sun was rising gradually and the fog was slowly dissipating. Seeing that there was no movement on the other side, Ji Chen returned to the house and prepared to take another nap.
Just as he fell asleep, Lu Qianhu, who was in charge of the south of the city, suddenly knocked on the door. Ji Chen, who was a light sleeper, woke up immediately, "But the rebels are attacking the city?"
Lu Qianhu cupped his hands and said, "Young Master, the thieves haven't attacked the city yet, but something is wrong on the other side. Please go and take a look."
Ji Chen immediately jumped out of bed, and with the help of the guards, he hurriedly put on his armor and ran outside.
When he reached the city gate, Ji Chen looked towards the south, but he just stood there blankly. I saw four behemoths appearing in the thieves camp opposite.
This object looks like a tiger, with a single horn on its head, but its body is human-shaped. It is covered with golden iron armor and is lying on the ground. Apparently, it was five or six feet high, so that the opponent's wall could not block it at all.
"What is this?" Ji Chen's voice trembled slightly, and his instinct made him feel that this thing was very dangerous.
"I don't know what it is, but yesterday a convoy came from the north and arrived at the bandit camp. I think it was to transport this thing." Qianhu next to him was also horrified. He had been in the Hanlu City since he was a child. , Where have I seen such foreign objects?
"This is a golden puppet. It is said that this method comes from the Dengtian Temple and is specially used for attacking cities." Suddenly a voice sounded next to him, and an old man with a white beard appeared behind Ji Chen.
This person's name is Ji Zhong, and he is also a member of the Ji family. He is the same generation as Ji Xin, but is just a distant branch. Since his cultivation level had reached the fifth level, Ji Xin summoned him to the mansion to serve as a worshiper, to guard the mansion and to take care of the city defense. There are three people like him in Hanlu City.
These people are devoted to cultivation. Although they have advanced cultivation, they have never led soldiers, so they cannot serve as governors and can only be used as guards.
It's just that when they are in this situation, they don't need to patrol and stand guard like ordinary guards. On weekdays, the clan will provide them with all the needs for practice. They will only show up when there is a big event or someone makes trouble.
Before Ji Xin went to Zhaoqin City, he took the exam
Considering that Ji Chen was unable to practice, Ji Zhong was appointed as Ji Chen's personal guard just in case. At the same time, if the enemy attacked the city and high-ranking people appeared, they would also be responsible for intercepting and killing these people.
"Uncle, what's so powerful about this golden puppet?" Ji Chen quickly raised his hand and asked.
"You must not call me uncle, just call me by your first name, young master." Ji Zhong hurriedly took a step back, cupped his hands and bowed deeply.
Ji Chen waved his hand, indicating that the other party did not have to do this.
"This object is no different from a puppet. It is driven by spiritual jade. Its body is extremely hard and soldiers can be hidden inside." Ji Zhong stood up and pointed at the golden puppet in the distance and explained, "The golden puppet can destroy the city with its top horns. At the same time, Under the control of others, it can also fight against people, and its combat power can be equivalent to that of people in the fifth realm. However, people will get tired, but it will not, so if it fights against people, it will often win. As for Jin Gui, what else is there? The subordinates don't know much about the strange technique.
"Young Master, since the thieves have deployed this thing, it proves that they will attack the city soon. Please be sure to remind everyone to strengthen defenses. If necessary..." Ji Zhong paused, "Young Master, please activate the formation. To protect Hanlu City."
Ji Chen nodded, turned to Lu Qianhu and said loudly, "Quickly report to everyone, clearly explain the power of the golden puppet, set up the thousand-jin crossbow, and prepare for defense. At the same time, order the reserve team under the city to be ready to attack the city at any time. .”
As the order came out, the entire Hanlu City became busy. The soldiers opened the rows of straw mats under the city wall, revealing giant crossbows, which were aimed at the outside of the city.
Ji Chen glanced at Ji Zhong, turned around and walked into the dark room in the tower. He walked to the square jade table and carefully took out a brocade box from his arms.
When the box was opened, there was a stone sword made of sapphire. After gently stroking the blade of the sword, a coolness penetrated his skin, making Ji Chen shiver.
Carefully put the stone sword into the groove on the jade platform. There was an undetectable hum in the dark room, and the jade platform glowed with a faint white light.
"Uncle, please keep an eye on this place. Don't let thieves in. This is our last barrier to guard Hanlu City. Please." Ji Chen stood up and saluted Ji Zhongshen.
Ji Zhong quickly helped him up and said solemnly: "Please rest assured, young master, as long as Zhong is alive, this place will be safe."
