Xie Yiren's face turned pale. As a reporter, he had experienced a lot of things in the scene, but this was the first time that he was stabbed directly to the chest with a knife - it was different from the bluff "slashing" in the old time and space. , some natives really know how to go in with a white knife and come out with a red knife.
"Is this Jie Kun?" Another man in black came over and asked.
"Yes, that's him." The thin man looked at Xie Erren, "He looks like this, he's dressed like this, and there's a pistol in the drawer. Only Zhenkun has it." After saying that, he put Xie Erren's revolver in the drawer. He took out the bullet box and inserted it into his waist.
Xie Erren was frightened and barely maintained his composure. Although this thin man spoke with a slight accent, only a naturalized citizen could speak "Newspeak". He recalled that when he first entered Wuzhou, Xuancheng informed him that there was a high possibility of a traitor in the Ming army. Looking at this person again, he did not play with the pistol, but directly inserted the revolver into his waist. His movements were skillful. He was obviously not an aboriginal...
Here Jiang Suojiang searched his pockets and didn't even let go of the toilet paper. Then Xie Erren was tied up with a rope, his mouth was stuffed with hemp kernels, and a hood was put on his head. For a moment, Xie Erren was in darkness. He only knew that someone was pulling him in front, and he could only stagger along.
Song Ming also wanted to search the office to see if there was any letter he wanted to send, but Jiang Suo warned that the gunfire was about to start, and the thieves would react very quickly, and someone would be here soon - there was no place in Wuzhou city. Big, it is very close to the big and small south gates. Once the Australians reacted, it was simply not something dozens of them could resist.
Song Ming thought so, but since he was here, he couldn't enter the treasure mountain and return empty-handed, and he didn't care about the things in Erren's drawer, poured them into the package, and carried them all on his back. Then he ran towards the backyard.
They left just in time. When the gunfire rang out, Qian Duo, who was inspecting the enemy's situation at the South Gate, was shocked: gunshots came from the city. This was not a blunderbuss or a firecracker, but the sound of a Nanyang rifle!
Judging from the loudness and direction of the gunfire, the shooting occurred in Nancheng, close to the county and government offices!
Qian Duo was so surprised that he broke into a cold sweat. If the government office was attacked, wouldn't something big happen? He immediately called a sergeant and took a squad to the government office to inspect the situation.
The gate of the government office was closed tightly, and there was nothing unusual. However, the sentry at the door was missing and the corner door was open. The sergeant knew something was wrong and immediately ordered:
"Everyone, bayonets on, ready to shoot!"
The whole class made preparations and rushed into the front yard through the corner gate. There was no one in the yard. The sergeant asked people to open the gate and sent out soldiers to search. After taking a few steps, they found the faces of two sentries at the entrance to the second hall. Among the corpses, one was hit by a crossbow arrow and the other was hacked to death.
Knowing that the situation was serious, the sergeant immediately asked people to go back and report the amount of money, and at the same time led people to search inside.
Entering the second main hall, there were four or five more corpses in the yard, including people from the "guards" and unknown men in black. Swords, guns and weapons were scattered all over the place.
"These chicks!" the sergeant murmured. Something big happened in the Xingzhi County Office. He no longer cared about being "cautious" and shouted directly:
"shooting!"
"No!" A soldier next to him grabbed his arm, "Maybe the leader is inside."
The sergeant secretly shouted that he was lucky. If a row of guns were to hit the elder and injure him, he would not be able to kill everyone in his house! Then he raised his rifle and fired a shot into the sky, shouting: "Charge!"
As soon as the clinker rushed into the courtyard, he was shot at indiscriminately. Two people were hit by arrows on the spot. Then more than a dozen men in black screamed strangely and rushed out from the flower hall and corridor. The Fubo Army soldiers had no time to fire, and the two sides immediately fell into a trap. Fight.
Most of the soldiers of the Fubo Army had served for many years and were well trained in hand-to-hand combat. Although two people were lost at the beginning and were at a disadvantage, they immediately formed groups of three and two, back to back, and fought with the enemy with bayonets.
The ones who ambushed them were all Song Ming's servants, the most brave ones. The queen who was left behind had already prepared to die. They all fought desperately, regardless of their own safety, but for a moment no one could do anything to the other.
During the stalemate, Zhu Si led the guards and came back to fight again. The soldiers left behind by Song Ming were unable to resist and were either killed or captured. Zhu Si broke into the office and saw that the office was in chaos. The security secretary was in chaos. The corpse was on the spot, and my jaw dropped - the leader was missing!
Zhu Si, who served as a soldier in the Ming Dynasty, knew the consequences of the fall of the chief officer - whether he was killed or captured. He didn't know how the Australians would deal with it, but his status as a senator was obviously much more prominent than the governor-general of the Ming Dynasty, and at least he had the status of a prince or king.
When he thought of this, his hair stood on end, and he immediately ordered people to search the whole yamen, and sent people to report Qian Duo and Zhao Toyota.
The searching soldiers soon discovered several guards who had been killed in the backyard. The backyard door was wide open and they had apparently escaped through the back door.
Zhu Si's eyes were bloodshot. He dragged a prisoner who was stabbed and seriously wounded and asked, "Who are you?! Where did you take the leader?"
The prisoner was stabbed in the abdomen with a bayonet, his intestines protruded, and he could no longer survive. He breathed heavily and said with a smile: "So what if you know..." After that, he tilted his head and died.
Zhu Si was so angry that he slashed at the corpse with his knife. No body of Chief Xie has been found in the yard or hall so far. It was obvious that he was kidnapped by this group of people. Judging from their combat power and weapons, they are by no means ordinary bandits, but elite officers and soldiers. This assault into the city was also well prepared.
While Zhu Si organized people to follow the pursuit, he also sent people to beat the drums at the Bell and Drum Towers to signal that the whole city had entered the first level of alert. This was to tell all the naturalized residents and retained indigenous personnel in the city: There are enemies in the city!
According to the pre-plan, after entering the alert, all defense zones were put on alert. The reserve team in the third general office immediately carried out a citywide search with the cooperation of the detective team to search for and suppress enemies.
But now the plan is slightly deviated, because the troops are insufficient, whether Zhu Si or Qian has more, there is no reserve team to speak of. Zhu Si was as anxious as a headless fly. Just when he had no choice, Qian Duo and Zhao Toyota came.
"How is it going?"
"The leader is missing!" Zhu Si said in panic, "I have sent people to follow the traces. I don't know if there is any delay..."
Qian Duo cursed fiercely: "No wonder! It turns out that the enemy is attacking in the east and in the west!" He thought for a while, raised his head and said: "Now the situation is clear, the enemy has no intention of attacking Wuzhou, I will gather the whole company right now , launch a city-wide manhunt! Dig three feet into the ground to find the chief!"
Zhao Toyota felt that these words were unlucky and hurriedly said: "There is no need to dig three feet into the ground. From the time the gunshot was fired to now, it only lasts fifteen minutes at best. The enemy can't run far. There are walls on all sides, so he can't run away!"
The three of them assigned work at the moment. Zhao Toyota was in charge of handling the aftermath at the government office, Zhu Si went to the South Gate to take charge of defense, and Qian Duo led the company to search the entire city.
"...Captain Zhu, you immediately send out all the detective team members and tell them: Anyone who finds traces of the enemy will be rewarded with ten taels of silver. Anyone who finds the traces of Chief Jie will be rewarded with twenty taels of silver. Anyone who rescues Chief Xie will be rewarded with a reward of 20 taels of silver." One hundred taels." Zhao Toyota said.
The detective team is all retained personnel, and they may not be willing to do their best at such a critical moment, so they can only be driven by heavy profits.
The three of them acted separately. Zhao Toyota stamped his feet and sighed, and even had thoughts of suicide. At this time Zheng Ergen also came, with a look of panic on his face.
"Why are you shooting? Why did you send out all the detective teams at once..."
"Something big happened!" As soon as Zhao Toyota explained the situation, Zheng Ergen's face turned pale - this is not a big deal! He stammered: "Commander Xie... Chief... it won't be... nothing will happen..."
"Chief Jiren has his own destiny." Zhao Toyota comforted him, "Besides, it didn't take long for them to break into the government office. It's not that easy to escape blindly."
"I hope so, I hope so..." Zheng Ergen murmured, suddenly remembering something, "That Master Hao, I'm afraid he is the culprit!"
"Even if not, he must be involved." Zhao Toyota suddenly thought that Cai Lan and Jiang Qiuchan, who were major suspects, were not arrested and were still in the Third General Mansion. It is impossible for these two weak women to escape, but there is so much commotion outside, they may commit suicide...
He immediately said: "Old Zheng, you immediately take people to the Third General Mansion and arrest Cai Lan, Jiang Qiuchan, and the servants serving in the yard, as long as they have contact with Cai Lan - be on guard against anyone." suicide!"
Luo Yangming had already returned to the mansion when the explosion sounded. Because he was worried, he simply didn't have a room to rest and took a nap in the study.
The explosion outside the city immediately woke him up. Luo Yangming suddenly put on his clothes and stood up, stood at the window and looked around. He heard the sound of cannons coming one after another, and his heart tightened: What's going on? !
The sound of the artillery was not the sound of the Fubo Army's artillery fire - it was more dull and dull, obviously the firearms of the officers and soldiers. Could it be that Xiong Wencan counterattacked? This is obviously impossible...
Although he was full of doubts, he was working in hiding. He could not go to the government office to inquire about the situation at will, nor could he attend meetings without authorization. He could only circle in the study, waiting for news.
Judging from the sounds outside, it seemed that the situation was somewhat critical - because he not only heard the cannon body, but also the whistle of signal rockets passing through the sky, followed by gunshots.
He was particularly worried by the sound of gunfire, which indicated that the enemy was approaching the city walls.
Everyone at home and in the store was awakened by the sound of gunfire. No one dared to light a lamp. Everyone put on their clothes and came quietly to inquire.
"I don't know what the situation is outside." Luo Yangming comforted everyone, "It's probably a sneak attack by the Ming army. It won't be a problem. Don't be afraid."
"Oh my God, Buddha," Ding Atao, her bun falling loose with tears in her eyes, "If the Ming Dynasty's army recaptures Wuzhou, sir, and you help the Australians to do things, what will happen if the government investigates this?!" After saying this, he whined. started to cry.
Li Wensheng hurriedly advised: "Madam, don't be anxious. There are many big bosses in the aftermath bureau, and they will be able to hold up if the sky falls. Besides, Ming Guo may not be able to fight back."
