As the city gate roared and trembled violently, Kong Gaolang wisely closed his mouth. Although he was reluctant, he had to put away his contempt for Zhang Xiaopou.
Xiao Chong's eyes shifted from Zhang Xiaopou's fist to his feet, staring at a pair of steady feet that seemed to be rooted in the earth, motionless. He couldn't help but be shocked and horrified.
He suddenly realized that he couldn't do what Zhang Xiaozu did. The huge recoil force from each punch was transmitted from the body to his feet, and then passed from his feet to the ground for relief. Even if his feet could stay on the spot without retreating, the soles of his feet would definitely It would sink into the ground, but the bluestone under Zhang Xiaozu's feet was not damaged at all except for a layer of dust on the surface that was beating with the vibration of the city gate.
Xiao Chong couldn't understand how Zhang Xiaozu did it.
More than two hundred men behind the city gate who were leaning against the gate were all blown away, and most of them fell to the ground and fainted.
Zhang Xiaozu's warning is not alarmist. Even through the thick city gate, the strength of the fist can still hurt people.
The door bolts and doorposts creaked louder and louder as punch after punch hit them. They were already overwhelmed by the weight and might break and collapse at any time.
"S-stop!"
"If you don't stop, don't blame me - don't blame me for being rude!"
Suddenly, there was a frightened shouting sound from the top of the city gate. Accompanied by the shouting, an old man with half-white hair walked out from behind the wall and entered everyone's field of vision.
Then thousands of figures appeared from behind the walls of the city wall. They were all skinny, but they had fierce faces and exuded a vicious aura.
These people were either holding bows and arrows, or carrying rolling stones and wood, aiming at the soldiers under the city wall, and assuming an attack posture. It seemed that they would launch an attack only when the father-in-law gave the order.
From their messy clothes, unprofessional defensive formation, and the fierce but still hard-to-conceal look of fear and panic on their faces, it is not difficult to tell that they are not trained soldiers, but rather improvised by the people in the city. Strong man.
Zhang Xiaozu's mind was unfolding, and he had already seen them hiding in the dark, so their appearance did not cause any ripples in Zhang Xiaozu's heart. Not only did his fists not pause for a moment, but they actually moved faster.
"Listen, people on the wall, time is running out, and I don't have time to talk to you."
Qi Yoyo's voice was filled with true energy, covering up the roar of the city gate and reaching the city wall:
"You now have two choices. Take the initiative to open the city gate and let the army enter the city. The general can pretend that nothing happened and you are still good citizens loyal to the empire; or you can stubbornly refuse to open the door. In that case, the general will treat you as a waiter. As a comrade of the rebels, when the army breaks through the door, I will punish you all on the spot without mercy!"
"The door is already half a foot open, I don't have much time for you to think about it!"
"Generals and lords, I beg you, hold your hands high and let the people of Fuzhou go!" The old man on the city gate suddenly wailed sadly:
"You just came to collect food and water supplies a few days ago, causing tens of thousands of people in the city to starve to death in just a few days. Now you are entering the city again. You are driving us to a dead end!"
"Don't forget, water can carry a boat but it can also capsize it. Since you won't give us people a way to survive, then we will take up arms to fight for a way for ourselves!"
Qi Yoyo's eyes suddenly turned cold when he heard this, and he shot at Kong Gaolang like a cold knife. He knew in his heart that it was Kong Gaolang who led his men into the city and committed mischief in the city, causing harm to the people and causing the officials to force the people. opposite.
When Kong Gaolang saw Qi Yoyo's unkind look, he was frightened. However, he held on to his face and kept his momentum. He asked: "The army has been cut off from water and food. What's wrong with me ordering people to collect a little bit? Do you want my troops to do it?" Do we all fight on an empty stomach?"
Click-bang-bang-
Qi Yoyo's words were interrupted by several loud noises in succession, the sound of the door bolt and doorpost breaking and shattering.
Zhang Xiaopou couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. He was very satisfied with his fist. He put his feet on the ground and jumped back on the horse. He smiled at Qi Yoyo and said, "Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life!"
"Thank you for your hard work." Qi Yoyo nodded.
"Haha, it's open!"
"Go into the city and punish all these rebellious and unruly people on the spot!"
"What are you all doing in a daze? Why don't you go and open the door for me, General!" Gao Minglang laughed wildly and ordered his subordinates to step forward and push the door open.
"Stop!" Qi Yoyo shouted, scaring Gao Minglang's subordinates to stop immediately.
"What are you doing?" Gao Minglang asked loudly.
Qi Yoyo ignored him and shouted to the city gate tower: "The general thinks that you did stupid things in a moment of desperation, so I will give you another chance to put down your weapons and forget the blame. Otherwise - everyone - Soldiers, obey orders!"
"promise!"
All the soldiers responded in unison, with murderous intent rising into the sky. Just waiting for an order, he broke through the door and entered.
"The great general is very kind. We, the ignorant people, are willing to lay down our weapons and welcome the army into the city!" The old man on the city gate knelt down and surrendered, and ordered the people on the wall to lay down their weapons.
These improvised civilians were struck by the murderous aura of the army and their calves trembled. When they saw their leader kneeling down and surrendering, they immediately dropped their weapons and knelt down to surrender.
"Why--"
Hearing the sound of grinding stones as the city gate opened, the old man knelt on the ground and sighed in defeat. After all, his arms could not twist his thighs. The struggle and resistance of the poor people were fragile and vulnerable in front of the army.
He almost ordered an attack just now, and he always thought he had the courage, but when things happened and the words came to his lips, he realized that he didn't have the courage at all.
But he didn't have much fear in his heart, because he could tell that the female general under the city wall was different from other generals who led troops in battle.
This female general was compassionate and would not make things difficult for them. Otherwise, the city gate had been breached, and there was no need for her to give them another chance to live.
It can be seen that this female general really wants to give them a chance to survive.
"Send the order: The army enters the city, and those who disturb the people will be killed without mercy!" Qi Yoyo ordered.
The messenger immediately accepted the order and shouted loudly: "The general has an order. When the army enters the city, it must not disturb the people. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed without mercy!"
"The general has an order. When the army enters the city, it must not disturb the people. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed without mercy!"
"General——"
The order spread throughout the three armies.
"Cut!" Kong Gaolang dismissed Qi Yoyo's order, but did not dare to say anything more.
"General, the rebels are catching up!" the scout reported eagerly.
Qi Yoyo looked at Zhang Xiaozu and asked, "Do you still remember the double dragon strangulation formation we used to stop the Daya Army in Yanbei?"
"Remember." Zhang Xiaozu responded.
"Will it?" Qi Yoyo asked.
"I asked the old man for advice, but I never had the chance to practice what I learned." Zhang Xiaozu said with a smile, already knowing what Qi Yoyo wanted to do.
"This general gives you a chance." Qi Yoyo said, and then shouted: "Zhang Xiaopeng, Gao Hu, follow the order!"
"The general is here!" the two of them responded in unison.
"You two each lead five thousand cavalry, form a double dragon strangulation formation, go to stop the rebels, and give the army a quarter of an hour to enter the city." Qi Yoyo ordered.
"The last general takes command!"
The two men each ordered five thousand cavalry and rushed out to meet the army entering the city.
…
Thumb thump thump——
Kong Gaolang climbed up the city wall, angrily, and went straight to the gray-haired old man downstairs of the city gate. He met him and kicked him to the ground without saying a word. After one kick to relieve his anger, he pounced on him and kicked him several times. Then he yelled and cursed:
"Old guy, you're looking for death!"
"Who gave you the courage to block this general outside the city?!"
"My general only collected a small amount of food and grass, but I didn't expect that you, an old man, would hold a grudge against me and dare to file a lawsuit against me."
"Sue, are you going to sue again?!"
"Damn pariah!"
The old man's body had long been tortured by the drought and was thin and weak. He could not withstand Kong Gaolang's furious kicks. After only two kicks, his mouth and nose began to bleed, and several ribs were broken.
"ah!"
"stop!"
"Why did you hit someone?!"
"It's killing people! It's killing people! The army broke its promise and killed people!"
After the people nearby reacted, they boldly rushed forward to stop Kong Gaolang's violence and protected his father-in-law behind him.
"Killing, right?"
"This general will help you!"
Canglang!
Kong Gaolang's expression suddenly became ferocious, and he drew out the sharp sword from his waist.
"Haha, maybe some people have forgotten how Fu Yucheng died?" A sneer suddenly sounded behind Kong Gaolang.
The sword that was raised high in Kong Gaolang's hand and was about to fall suddenly stopped.
This warning was like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, dousing a large part of his violent and angry mood.
He almost forgot that this was Yancheng, a city where even the emperor's arrows would not work.
Looking at the old man who was being protected by a few thin people and vomiting blood from his mouth, Kong Gaolang suddenly panicked and realized that he seemed to have done something stupid.
(The next chapter will come later)
