November 13
The time has come to a quarter of noon, when the sun is high in the sky, radiating heat to its fullest, thousands of Khitan soldiers wearing leather armor and scimitars appeared in Xinfa County, not far from the county seat. The soldiers on the tower immediately took this situation seriously and beat the war drums.
"Boom! Boom! Boom..."
The fierce war drums sounded, and the Zhenwu soldiers who had been prepared for a long time immediately arrived at the predetermined positions according to the plan, watching vigilantly the Khitan people appearing outside the city.
Compared with the Zhenwu soldiers on the city who were facing a formidable enemy, the Khitan people below the city seemed much more relaxed. They were outside the range of the city's firearms and crossbows, and they turned around in a show of force as if to declare their presence.
"You people of Zhou who are as timid as mice, do you dare to come out of your turtle shell?"
"You two-legged sheep, go back and feed yourself!"
"Come out and die quickly, I will give you a happy one!"
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As for the Khitan people shouting and cursing, the Zhenwu soldiers on the city wall were not to be outdone and began to greet them with all kinds of obscene words.
The two sides yelled and cursed for a while, but saw that Zhenwu's soldiers were unable to get out and advanced with light equipment without carrying any heavy weapons. The Khitan people withdrew under the orders of their respective leaders and began to set up camp about a mile away from the county seat. It seemed that they had no intention of attacking the city.
Lin Huaiwu, who was on the front line of the city, stood on the watchtower and looked at the Khitan military camp in the distance, his expression full of gloom.
Although he knew that the Khitans were so provocative and wanted to provoke him into leaving the city for a decisive battle, the young and energetic Lin Huaiwu was still furious and wanted to rush out of the city and kick the heads of these Khitans like balls... ···
"Lord Commander, we have found out clearly that the group of Khitan soldiers outside the city are the same Khitan soldiers originally stationed ten miles away."
"However, compared to the two thousand people who were explored in the past few days, this Khitan army seems to have received reinforcements, and the number has reached about two thousand five hundred people." A middle-aged man with a medium build and a dignified appearance said to Lin Huaiwu He cupped his hands and reported:
The person who came was none other than Xun Ke, Yuan He Jingyun’s old subordinate!
Under Ye Mingsheng's deliberate instigation, He Jingyun, who had an unbalanced mentality, also became suspicious of Xun Ke. Xun Ke was also a careful person. He felt He Jingyun's suspicion of him, and he was also quite disappointed with He Jingyun.
In addition, Xun Ke, who was transferred to the Second Battalion to assist Lin Huaiwu, had many affairs, so the relationship between him and He Jingyun gradually became estranged, and the two people had fewer contacts... ·
After hearing Xun Ke's report, Lin Huaiwu calmed down his expression, nodded and said:
"Thank you, Commander Xun!"
Although Xun Ke is superior to Lin Huaiwu in terms of qualifications and ability, as a subordinate, Xun Ke still has a very good attitude and treats Lin Huaiwu as his boss with great respect. This also makes the relationship between him and Lin Huaiwu the same. Became very harmonious.
In the process of working together, Lin Huaiwu also gradually felt Xun Ke's ability. Under Ye Mingsheng's instruction, he also gave the battlefield veteran full respect. Although his official position was still the sentry commander, in fact Xun Ke had become He became the deputy commander of the second battalion second only to Lin Huaiwu.
After observing the Khitan camp not far away again, Lin Huaiwu seemed to have thought of something and asked Xun Ke:
"Where are these two troops, Xiao Xiu and Brother Yeluhan, now?"
"According to the scout's report, Xiao Xiu is still near Xiaoxitun, while Brother Yeluhan's troops have left Panjiapu and are missing." Xun thought about it and reported the truth;
"What do these Khitan people want to do?" Lin Huaiwu thought for a while and said with some distress:
Although Lin Huaiwu is not a famous general, he has experienced many battles, and his ability is above the passing line!
After realizing the possible invasion by the Khitans, Lin Huaiwu quickly carried out the work of strengthening the walls and clearing the country, moving the villages that might be looted to the rear, preventing the Khitans from finding a grain of food on the land of Xinfa County, forcing the people who had always believed in The Khitans, who relied on war to support war, were forced to retreat after their heads were bruised and bloody under the city of Xinfa County.
But what surprised him was that this time the menacing Khitan people did not seem to intend to fight a quick victory. Instead, they divided their troops into three groups and advanced at a leisurely pace. They seemed to be planning a protracted war.
In fact, according to Lin Huaiwu's initial prediction, they should have appeared at the gate of Xinfa County as early as five days ago. However, the reality is that it was only now that the Khitans, who had been sharpening their knives at the border, finally took action· ········
This left Lin Huaiwu a little confused. He didn't know what kind of medicine the Khitan man opposite, the general whose name he still didn't know, was selling in the gourd.
"Commander, don't worry! Your letter should be in the hands of the Commander-in-Chief by now. The Commander-in-Chief will make a decision. You just need to remain unchanged in the face of changes and guard Xinfa County."
"Counting the Khitans in front of us and the two troops of Brother Xiao Xiu and Brother Yeluhan, the total number of Khitans currently present is about 5,000. Without sufficient food supplies, they will not be able to survive for a few days. You will definitely have to go back!" Xun Ke said with relief:
Xun Ke's words undoubtedly gave Lin Huaiwu some confidence. He nodded and glanced at the Khitan military camp outside the city, and said coldly:
"I want to see what tricks these Khitan dogs can do!"
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While Lin Huaiwu was observing the Khitan military camp, a middle-aged Khitan man in the Khitan military camp, who was tall and powerful and had a tall, braided hair style, was wearing an armor decorated with green ox patterns. County seat.
Looking at the barrels of the Crouching Tiger Cannon and other defensive measures exposed on the battlements of the county town, a sly smile appeared on the face of this extraordinary Khitan man. He walked back without hesitation and found himself in the felt tent in the middle of the military camp. middle.
There is no doubt that this person is Yeluyan, the eldest son of the current Khitan King Yelukang, and the future ruler of the Khitan tribe!
As soon as Yeluyan returned to the felt tent, his trusted subordinate Yelu Zhiguji walked in. He put his hand on his chest and bowed in salute, and asked:
"My eldest prince, General Xiao Xiu sent someone to ask for your instructions when to march to Shiquan County?"
