Japanese pirates attacked on a large scale, and Huayang urgently asked for help.
Ta-ta-ta-ta.
The rapid sound of horse hooves passed by.
The messengers once again left in all directions carrying Mo Canghai's tearful letter asking for help.
Jinghu County.
Because there were pregnant women in the convoy, a team of three thousand people moved slowly like an ox on the post heading south.
Chen Xiuzhu on horseback was in a dilemma.
"Your Highness, Master Shangshu suggests that you don't want anything. I'll tell you when you return to Xingji City and see your Majesty."
Chen Xiuzhu nodded, but couldn't help but glance to the southeast.
After walking for so many days, he has finally sorted out the current situation in Yunchui.
"Then Huayang..."
"Your Highness," the servant of Shangshu Mansion quickly stopped, "Huayang County is none of our business, and it is not on the way back. You don't need to go through at all. We will talk about it after we return to Xingji City."
As he said that, he raised his head and glanced at the back of the convoy.
"And our team only has three thousand people. Even if we all block the Dinghai Pier, our death will probably be in vain and it will not have any effect on the battle situation."
Chen Xiuzhu looked at this deeply and silently withdrew his gaze.
Previously, the prince was ordered to go to the border to practice for one year, and he could return to the prosperous Star City after the expiration.
In the end, Chen Xiuzhu chose to stay at Beihaiguan, and later went to Baekje Golden Dragon Beach to fight against the Japanese pirates with Xiao Zheng's Japanese troops.
In fact, these are not all Chen Xiuzhu's own ideas, but more the ideas of his maternal grandfather, Luo Ken, Minister of Industry.
That is, while ensuring your own personal safety, make the most of those generals who have troops in hand.
Don’t ask for the other person to stand by your side completely in the future, just ask for at least not to be evil.
The same is true for Huang Shitao of Beihai Pass, and Xiao Zheng is the same for the Japanese army; the same is true for Lu Fuhai of the East China Sea Barrier, and even more so for Wei Junqian of the Starfall Army.
As for Mo Canghai...
Chen Xiuzhu didn't understand this county lieutenant.
He raised his head subconsciously and glanced at the western skyline.
When he was in Beihaiguan, in addition to Huang Shitao, the general who guarded the customs, Chen Xiuzhu also came into contact with the Yanhui Corps that was jointly stationed in Beihaiguan at that time, and he had some friendship with General Tian Hongyan.
It's just that Tian Hongyan is not having an easy time now.
Almost everyone in Yunchui condemned him for supporting his own troops during the Dingxi counterattack, and did not save the friendly troops.
It was even vaguely rumored that Xing Ji Mian would replace Xia Bangwei and become the new general of the Yanhui Army.
Thinking of this, Chen Xiuzhu touched his smooth chin.
Since it is possible for Xia Bangwei to be promoted from a local county lieutenant to a general of the army, it is naturally possible for Mo Canghai.
Therefore, after Chen Xiuzhu saw the letter asking for help he sent, he couldn't help but become interested.
After all, it's better to provide help in times of need than to add icing on the cake.
However, now that his grandfather had clearly expressed his opposition, Chen Xiuzhu had to slowly withdraw his thoughts and stop thinking about it.
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Dinghai Pier.
Whoosh.
The sea breeze blows eastward at moderate speeds.
The East China Sea is still peaceful, and as far as the eye can see, there is no sail of Japanese pirates at all.
Everyone knows that this is just the calm before the war.
Boom boom boom, clang clang.
People are coming and going around the pier, and the sounds of various knocks are mixed together, which is deafening)
Everyone is busy strengthening coastal defenses.
Some of these people are Mo Canghai's local garrison, but most of them are ordinary people nearby.
They have lived here for generations. As long as the Japanese pirates come ashore, the fate of their families can be imagined.
Mo Canghai's deputy lieutenant, Zhang Yang, was holding his hand on his assistant, looking around and shouting reminders from time to time.
"Everyone, work harder and be more serious. Now that Duoliu has built the anti-landing fortifications well, when the Japanese pirates arrive, they will shed less blood and kill them at the same time."
"yes!"
"knew."
"Don't worry, sir. We are working hard."
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There were responses from all around.
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very good. "Zhang nodded with satisfaction.
After the inspection, he climbed up to the high tower, raised his telescope and looked eastward. He was relieved when he still saw no enemy on the sea surface.
The slower the Japanese pirates come, the better. In this way, more fortifications can be built on the shore and offshore, and the war will be more confident later.
"Sir," a soldier climbed up, "I just received news that the post road leading to the imperial capital in the west and the post road leading to Pinghai County in the south are both blocked."
Zhang Yang couldn't help frowning, "What's going on?"
This is Dinghai Pier.
As long as it was a wharf, it meant that goods and people came and went intensively, so the imperial court built a wide and flat post road or road nearby.
Because the roads are well repaired, usually during the Chinese New Year, when countless people and caravans rush home, there are rarely any road blockages.
"The Japanese pirates are wreaking havoc?" Zhang Xin was shocked.
Dinghai Wharf and Huayang County are in urgent need of assistance from various counties.
If the road is blocked or even destroyed, then the news will not be able to spread, and people and materials will not be able to get in, which will be troublesome.
"Yes." Xiaobing shook his head quickly. "Sir Deputy Lieutenant, it is the local gentry who is fleeing towards Xingji City or Sulan City with a large number of slaves and property."
"These bastards are willing to drive everywhere. They harass them as they walk and even let them sell goods on the spot. They stop and go, and they get together and block the post road."
"Damn it!" Zhang Yang was furious.
"These local tyrants and evil gentry usually only know how to use the fields to fish and meat the villagers, and make the common people miserable."
"Now that the Japanese pirates are here, as soon as they see something is wrong, they take their gold and silver beads and run away without looking back."
Now it is even more blocked.
"This kind of bastard who can't share wealth or adversity should be put to death."
After all, Zhang Yang was so anxious that he spun around in circles, but he couldn't think of a solution.
In the end, he could only yell in silence: "I will send a letter to the Lord Commander to explain the situation here."
"Yes!" the soldier responded and hurriedly got off the watchtower.
well.
Zhang Yang sighed.
It's wartime now, and according to Yun Chui's law, the soldiers who protect the family have the greatest authority.
It’s okay if the local tyrants and evil gentry don’t stay to resist. Instead, they leave a large number of servants and even block the post roads. The soldiers draw swords and kill them, but they are all weak.
However, the Japanese pirates will soon arrive at Dinghai Pier, and Zhang Yang does not have many soldiers in his hands, so he will not dare to divide his troops to clear the road.
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In the west of Huayang County, Dongyizhuang.
The once prosperous town is now in chaos.
"Wang Yuanwai, there are so many people coming in and out of your house, where are you going?"
"This is Mr. Li." Mr. Wang wiped his sweat, "We are going to hide in Xingji City.
"Xingji City?" Li Yuanwai frowned, "This is too far. Our whole family is just going to stay with relatives in the next county for a while."
hey-hey.
Wang Wai looked around and lowered his voice.
"Commissioner, you don't know something."
"Our master's family in Xingji City sent someone over, saying that the imperial court is not prepared to take care of Huayang County. Therefore, the Dinghai Pier may not be able to be defended. The master's family wants us to sell everything here immediately, and then leave with our family and money. .otherwise……"
"Really?" Li Yuanwai was shocked.
"Of course it's true. Wang Yuanwai was a little proud, "The news of the Japanese's appearance in the East China Sea has long been known to everyone through newspapers and people's mouths. But didn’t you notice that the border guards from all over the country were stationed in place and didn’t move at all? "
hey-hey.
He lowered his voice again.
"According to the people sent by the master's family, His Majesty has been in poor health recently, and the princes are ready to make a move, so Xingji City has no intention of paying attention to this.)"
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Mr. Li was shocked, "Then I have to pack up, sell my things and leave."
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