"coming."
Three miles away from Xiping Village, Liu Muyun, who was responsible for inquiring about the news, returned and said to Zhao Ping.
"Sir, Liu Wenhao is coming here with a large army just as you thought."
"We're still two miles away."
"Everyone get ready."
Zhao Ping ordered: "When all the enemies pass through the haystack, start shooting from the front."
Two miles is just a thousand meters.
Within a few minutes, a large number of dark shadows were reflected in the eyes of Zhao Ping and others.
Because it was dark night, even if there was moonlight, I couldn't see the person's face clearly, and I didn't know where Liu Wenhao was hiding.
No matter where you hide? Even if he dared to attack Xiping Village at night, he would never come back.
Everyone held their breath and stared at the pedestrians on the official road without blinking, waiting for them to get closer, and then get closer.
"There are haystacks."
Liu Wenhao saw the haystacks not far ahead and became more vigilant. He frowned and asked in confusion: "What's going on?"
"The path is full of thorns, and there are haystacks on the official road."
"What exactly does Zhao Ping want to do?"
"Did he set ambushes on both roads?"
"I don't think it's possible."
Tongbai replied: "I'm not sure about the situation on the small road, but there have always been haystacks on the official road."
"It rained during the autumn harvest this year. Before everyone could transport firewood home, they piled it up on both sides of the road."
"It existed when I came here last time. It shouldn't be hiding anyone."
"Besides, Zhao Ping is not a god. We came to attack at night. Could it be that he could get the news in advance and make preparations for the response?"
"Don't underestimate the enemy."
Liu Wenhao said coldly: "Zhao Ping controls the formulas of acacia wine, soap, and frosting sugar. They are all extremely profitable businesses. They will definitely strengthen their defense."
"Once we underestimate the enemy, we lose half the battle."
"Tian Fuhai, lead the way."
"If I can get the recipe for acacia wine this time, I will not only help you borrow five hundred thousand taels of silver from Tianxia Bank, but I will even forgive Tian Rou for escaping from marriage."
"In addition, the most important thing is that your Tian family will be supported by the six ministries of the current dynasty."
"It's not impossible for Tian Yi to move his position."
"I obey, little one."
Tian Fuhai respectfully agreed, even a little excited.
But when he turned around, his expression darkened.
Sure enough, none of these people at the top have any good intentions. They always want to peel off a layer of skin from the people below.
If there is merit, the person above will receive it.
If there is a miss, the person below will be punished.
Tian Yi took his daughter to the capital to build relationships.
Liu Wenhao went even further and directly asked him to explore the road and die.
snort!
Do you really think I have lived like a dog for so many years?
Don't forget, I still have a son.
My son Tian Zhen has a unique vision and has attached himself to Mr. Zhao early.
I just want to find an escape route for the Tian family. Since this route is blocked, let's bury it.
Tian Fuhai took the lead with the Tian family's slaves.
Liu Wenhao and others stayed where they were, waiting for the situation.
As a result, Tian Fuhai and others passed through the haystack area and walked forward for about 500 meters. Still no one took action, not even a guard was encountered.
"There was no ambush?"
Liu Wenhao groaned: "Something's not right."
"I told you, this place has always existed."
Tongbai said impatiently: "And who would ambush in such a conspicuous place?"
"That's right. I was overthinking it."
Liu Wenhao nodded.
I feel that I think too highly of Zhao Ping.
Think about it, Zhao Ping is just a village man in the mountains, and he was awarded a seventh-grade wine taster by His Majesty because of his acacia wine.
Without saying that he has no real power, he cannot go to the capital to take office.
He was only allowed to make good wine in Yun'an County, and he was given a large amount of permission to produce wine.
To put it bluntly, he is a brewer.
Can he understand tactics?
As for the lottery that appeared in Buzhuang, it should be a clever trick occasionally spewed out by a hot head, but there are still many imperfections.
For example, the wooden cards used in lottery draws can be copied.
That is to say, he has little time now, otherwise, just the imitation of the acacia wine reward wooden sign can bring down the cloth village of Xiping Village.
Moreover, the acacia wine is obviously so expensive, but Xu Tianhua only paid 5,000 taels of silver when he got the goods from Zhao Ping.
Compared to the 25,000 taels sold, Xu Tianhua was simply framed as a fool.
Zhao Ping didn't even dare to resist.
How could such a person predict in advance that he would attack at night?
How could he set a trap in advance for himself to fall into?
Everything is the reason why I value Zhao Ping too much.
After making up his mind, Liu Wenhao gave the order and the army continued to move forward.
And ahead, Tian Fuhai met his son as he wished.
The distance was far away and it was dark again. Liu Wenhao from behind could not see the figure emerging from the ditch on the roadside at all.
"Dad, hurry up and take the people to the entrance of Xiping Village to guard it."
Tian Zhen ordered: "Once Liu Wenhao breaks through Mr.'s defense, you must stand up and resist. This is an opportunity for our Tian family to rise. We must seize it."
"I know."
Tian Fuhai nodded cautiously.
At the same time, a cold sweat broke out on his back.
Fortunately, my son was smart enough to follow Mr. Zhao in advance, otherwise, this official road today would probably be his burial place.
The gentleman really set a trap here.
Just waiting for Liu Wenhao and his men to break in and catch the turtle in an urn.
"Why didn't you see anyone?"
After walking about three hundred meters, Liu Wenhao did not see Tian Fuhai, and frowned and said, "Where is Tian Fuhai?"
"Shouldn't he be here waiting for us?"
"Perhaps we should continue to explore the path forward."
Tongbai said.
"It's a sign of recognition."
Liu Wenhao also thought so, snorted lightly and continued to move forward.
Just as he passed through the haystack area, he heard Liu Yi next to him shouting, "Master, get out of the way."
As soon as the sound came, Liu Yi was already moving.
He threw himself to the side and threw Liu Wenhao to the ground.
puff! puff! puff!
At the same time, the sound of a sharp instrument cutting through the skin was heard.
What followed was a burst of wailing, screaming, and crying.
"oops!"
"Hit by an arrow!"
"It hurts me so much!"
"There's an ambush, retreat quickly."
The team of one hundred people instantly became a mess.
Liu Wenhao was also shocked and broke into a cold sweat behind his back.
Fortunately, Liu Yi was protecting him, otherwise, the arrow just now would have hit his vital part.
Unexpectedly, a follower behind him had an arrow stuck in his chest and fell straight in front of him.
After a few twitches, he stopped breathing.
"There is actually an ambush."
Liu Wenhao said calmly: "Everyone, please don't mess up. The other side doesn't dare to confront us head-on. It's obvious that they don't have enough manpower."
"Liu Jia, look for people in the direction of the arrows, and get rid of those archers first."
"Tong Bai, take people around to protect Liu Jia."
"Yun Chengze, lead the rest of the people and move closer to me."
"..."
Liu Wenhao issued a series of orders.
"Master, is that a hidden arrow?"
Tongbai said solemnly: "We don't know where the enemy is at all, how can we protect him?"
"In the small ditch next to it."
Liu Jia said: "You rush over, they won't be able to shoot a few arrows at such a close distance."
"Looking for people wearing cloth armor to help reduce losses."
Tongbai felt bitter in his heart, but he did not dare to disobey Shangguan's orders.
I can only order the domestic slave to come up.
After all, those who are qualified to wear cloth armor have a certain status in the Tong family and cannot be compromised.
And when a domestic slave dies, he dies.
Anyway, the Tong family has money, so at worst, they will go to the tooth shop to buy.
Liu Jia followed behind those people, staring closely at the small ditch ahead.
He wanted to see clearly where the arrows were fired, and then kill those people with lightning speed.
Whoosh whoosh!
Another series of arrows were fired, and several house slaves rushing in front fell to the ground.
"found it."
Liu Jia secretly thought, tapped the ground with his toes, and with a flash of his body, he rushed out ten feet away.
"escape!"
When Zhao Ping saw this, he immediately ordered.
Yes, Zhao Ping is hiding in this small ditch.
According to his plan, Liu Wenhao was shot with arrows to make the opponent afraid and retreat.
Then the manpower ambushing on the other side of the haystack will come out to intercept, and they will definitely catch all these people.
It was not easy to find Liu Wenhao's figure, but unfortunately he was protected by Liu Yi and did not hurt him at all.
Although more than ten people were shot and killed, no important people were injured.
People like Liu Wenhao, Yun Chengze, Tong Bai and others were all closely protected.
And the man who rushed towards him was a master, so he couldn't be willing to fight, so he had to retreat first and use a catapult to attack.
Following Zhao Ping's instructions, everyone quickly retreated.
But Liu Jia was so fast that he caught up with them in just a few seconds.
"Brother Ping, you go first, I'll stop him."
Li Hu pushed Zhao Ping, took out the Tang Dao hanging from his waist, and turned to face the enemy.
"put."
Zhao Ping did not run away again, but shouted loudly.
Whoosh whoosh!
Following his order, dozens of arrows flew out from the other side of the ditch.
Go straight to Liu Wenhao and the others.
There was also an ambush on the opposite side.
The purpose of luring Liu Jia away was to reduce the number of expert guards around Liu Wenhao, thereby increasing the hit rate of the crossbowmen on the opposite side.
