At night.
After shutting himself in the room all day, Lao Litou still went out.
New Year's Eve tonight.
Xiao Zifeng thought about New Year's Eve tonight and would not do anything unpleasant.
Zhao Xuanluo also realized something was wrong, so no one mentioned anything about what happened this morning.
The three of them sat around a table with a hot pot on the table.
This thing was not invented by Xiao Zifeng, but existed in this world.
Various common ingredients were placed on the table, as well as the more precious beef and mutton.
It can be said that the food at the landlord's house is almost the same.
Ordinary families will also prepare meat dumplings or braised pork on this night. Even more difficult families will prepare some meat dishes as a reward for a hard year and as a look forward to the coming year.
At this time in the Great Zhou Dynasty, the whole country was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the whole country was celebrating.
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Northern barbarians.
A 100,000-strong army full of murderous aura stood ready in the wind and snow.
This season is a season without war. It is the coldest month of winter, food is in short supply, and roads are blocked by heavy snow.
Originally, at this time, these northern barbarians should be at home, guarding their families like the people of Dazhou.
But this time it was different. The tribesmen's winter food was donated to support this 100,000-strong army. It could be said that all the hopes of the Northern Barbarians were pinned on this 100,000-strong army.
Marshal of the Northern Barbarians, Tagu Thor.
Looking at the hundreds of thousands of men sitting down.
There is no end in sight of the crowd.
Their tribesmen are waiting for the victory of this 100,000-strong army. If they fail, too many people will not be able to survive this cold winter.
But if they succeed, their people, like most people, will no longer have to endure the cold and wild beasts, or starve and freeze.
Now they are waiting.
Waiting for midnight for New Year's Eve is the most relaxing moment for people in the Zhou Dynasty.
…
In the imperial capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the emperor entertained his officials at a banquet.
All the princes were present.
The fourth prince Li Mingrui held the wine glass and looked at the officials who were trying to seduce the second prince Li Mingzhan.
A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth unconsciously.
These officials were clinging to the second brother, and he also understood that the second brother had been fighting on the border for many years and held military power. It could be said that he would have a huge advantage in the future battle for the throne. These people were building relationships in advance.
Who doesn’t want the power of the dragon?
After tonight, the second brother can no longer stay in this imperial capital...
Zhenbeiguan.
The most powerful pass in the Great Zhou Dynasty blocked the Northern Barbarians countless times.
There were far fewer soldiers guarding the gate tonight than usual.
"It's Chinese New Year and we still have to defend the city. How dare those barbarians attack us at this time? I really want a drink."
A soldier guarding the city couldn't help but muttered.
At this time, the brother next to him handed over a kettle.
"Thank you, I'm not thirsty."
The brother next to him winked at him: "You'll know after you drink it."
The other party doubtfully picked up the kettle and took a sip. The mellow taste exploded. He swallowed the hot thing into his belly. A warm current burst out from the inside out, driving away the cold air.
"It must be you, you actually brought wine secretly."
The other party took the kettle.
"It's the Chinese New Year. It's hard not to have a good time."
"Thank you, brother. Next time you drink flower wine, I'll treat you..."
Before he finished speaking, a sharp arrow penetrated the head of the brother opposite him, and blood sprayed on his body along with some yellow and white things.
Life passed away so quietly. He had no time to feel sad and immediately shouted loudly: "Enemy attack!"
Just after shouting this sentence, another sharp arrow pierced him.
The torrent swept towards Zhenbeiguan.
All this was too sudden and completely unprepared. After fighting these barbarians for so many years, they rarely launched attacks in winter. It can be said that this is almost the consensus of both parties. The twelfth lunar month of winter is a time for both parties to recuperate and recuperate. I didn’t expect that the other party would take action at this time.
Moreover, more than half of the soldiers on the border have been brought back to the imperial capital by the second prince to receive awards.
The reinforcements responsible for filling the vacancy have not yet arrived. After all, we want the soldiers to have a good New Year now.
The generals responsible for guarding Zhenbeiguan never expected that the Northern Barbarians would attack them during this gap.
The general who hurried to the city wall looked at the dense crowd below the city wall.
I only felt a sense of fear. Such a massive army had never been seen since his appointment.
Over the years of fighting with the Northern Barbarians, when had the other side ever sent such a large force?
But now, due to the sudden attack from the other side, they have reached the city gate.
A group of northern barbarian soldiers carried shields, resisted the rain of arrows, and covered their comrades who hit the city gate.
"Pour in kerosene..."
Suddenly, a figure climbed up the wall and attacked the top general of Zhenbeiguan.
The general drew his sword to resist.
When the sword breaks, so does the man.
"Three realms...strong ones..."
These were the general's last words.
The city gate of Zhenbeiguan below was also breached.
This grand pass that had stood on the land of northern Xinjiang for hundreds of years was breached by the northern barbarians for the first time.
The northern barbarians who invaded the city began to massacre and plunder crazily.
A table of food was overturned, and the parents, who were not breathing, disappeared into the fire while holding their children who had been pierced by long knives.
The civilians running on the road fell down with a roar.
The city where families were reunited a moment ago has turned into a boundless purgatory at this moment.
The blazing fire made the Nian beast even more frightened than in previous years.
After quickly plundering this city, this large army rushed to the next city non-stop.
While the news has not yet spread, while the people of Da Zhou are still immersed in a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.
This group of northern barbarians sharpened their swords and came to the next city.
Zhenbeiguan, known as the most powerful pass in the Great Zhou Dynasty, was destroyed in an instant. How long can other cities withstand it?
Overnight, three important cities in the Northern Territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty fell.
The Northern Barbarian army also entered a short rest, but this was only temporary. The short rest was to allow the army to maintain more sufficient combat effectiveness.
Only in this way can we destroy the next city.
"The defense is empty. Can we snatch more supplies and make the people of the tribe easier? Sorry, I want more."
Tagutor stood in the snow and looked at the letter in his hand, laughing wildly.
He seemed to be able to see that after this winter, he would receive the support and praise of the Northern Barbarians in the land of Great Zhou.
