Less than two hours after the Qi army finished their siege, the sky changed again, with dark clouds and heavy wind and snow.
It would be nice to be able to walk in a violent storm, let alone attack a city.
But in the city, Tang Jun gritted his teeth and braved the wind and snow to train how to ski.
"Persistence! Persistence is victory! The hard work now is to get home alive! Hold on!" Qin Yu shouted, fighting against the howling cold wind.
"Three two one! Let's go!"
After giving the order, the soldiers stepped on their skis, stared at the wind and snow, rushed out, and quickly disappeared into the city filled with wind and snow.
No one dared to relax in the face of training, because the captain said it was related to whether they could return to Tang Dynasty alive.
Seeing the soldiers training seriously, Qin Yu was even pleased that he could not be left behind.
Qin Yu trained with the soldiers until dark, then cooked a large pot of ham and had dinner with the soldiers in the warehouse under the city wall.
"Captain, the medicinal soup is ready." Jie Yuan came with a few people and a pot of soup.
What was boiling in the pot was none other than nettles.
Nettle has the effect of dispelling wind and unblocking meridians. In this weather, it can be said to be an excellent medicinal decoction to dispel cold.
"So people line up, and everyone comes to get a bowl. Each person can only drink one bowl!" Qin Yu took the lead and filled a bowl.
"Does this medicinal soup have any effect?" At this time, Wu Xu walked in from outside, covered with a layer of snow clothes.
"Did Centurion Wu drink?" Qin Yu asked with a smile.
"I came over before the food was cooked over there, and before I had time to drink." Wu Xu dusted off the snow on his body and sat next to Qin Yu.
Qin Yu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and handed the empty bowl to Lao Huang, "Here's a bowl for Centurion Wu."
Wu Xu asked again: "Captain, what is the effect of this medicinal soup? How can one person drink a bowl?"
Wu Xu was actually worried. He had never seen this thing before, and he was afraid it was poisonous.
"This nettle can dispel wind and unblock meridians, but it contains some toxins, so one bowl per person. If you drink too much, you may cause problems." He smiled and took a bite of the steamed bun to dilute the bitter taste in his mouth.
"I see. It's rare for a captain to find such green leaves in this kind of weather." Wu Xu took Lao Huang's soup with a smile.
Wu Xu drank the soup and asked: "Captain, even summon, do you have anything to tell me?"
"We'll wait until everyone is here. Let's eat something first." Qin Yu handed Wu Xu a steamed bun.
Wu Xu nodded, broke open the steamed bun, and put the meat inside. A simple meat steamed bun would be enough.
Before long, Tie Mian and Lao Huang's nephew also arrived.
Lao Huang's nephew is called Gongsun Qi. He is about the same age as Qin Yu. At first glance, he feels that he is not simple.
"Captain of thousands, cousin." Gongsun Qi first bowed to Qin Yu, and then called Lao Huang.
"Sit down."
"Everyone is here, let's start."
Several people were sitting upright. Qin Yu summoned them overnight. There must be important things to discuss.
"Originally I planned to abandon the city and evacuate tomorrow night, but the Qi Army's test today made me feel very uneasy. Coupled with the change in weather, I decided to abandon the city at dawn tomorrow while the heavy snow is falling!"
Wu Xu frowned. Planning in advance meant there would be many uncertain factors, and evacuating during the day was too risky.
"Since the evacuation plan has to be advanced, why not evacuate tonight? Even if there is wind and snow cover after dawn, it will only increase a lot of risks." Gongsun Qi also believed that Qin Yu's proposal was too risky.
"The brothers have been practicing all day, and they are exhausted physically and mentally. They have to take a night's rest."
Everyone followed Qin Yu's gaze and saw that most of the soldiers had fallen asleep after eating.
Qin Yu continued: "And after today's test, the Qi army is likely to attack the city in a large scale. As long as we attract the Qi army's attention, there won't be any big problems during the evacuation."
"The question is, who is left to attract the enemy's attention? It will be difficult for the remaining brothers to escape." Tie Mian looked at Qin Yu.
"I'm the oldest, so let me stay." Wu Xu patted his chest, looking like he was doing his part.
"I'll do it. I'm young and strong. Even if the enemy army breaks through the city, I can escape." Gongsun Qi looked at Qin Yu.
"There's no need to argue. I've already made arrangements for who will stay." Qin Yu said while looking at the two of them.
"Captain, who will stay? At my age, I won't live much longer. If I can die here for the Tang Dynasty, I, Wu Xu, will die without regrets!" Wu Xu patted his chest with a solemn and solemn look on his face.
Qin Yu stood up, looked at several people and said, "This time I will stay in person to break up the rear and hold back the Qi army."
"No!" Wu Xu was the first to stand up and object, "You are a captain, and your duty is to take your brothers away!"
"Captain, you can't stay. It's better for me to stay. If you have anything to do, just give me your orders." Gongsun Qi stood up and cupped his hands.
"Okay, this matter is settled. As long as I stay at the south gate, the generals of the Qi army will not suspect. Moreover, I also have a way to delay the Qi army for a longer time." Qin Yu raised his hand to stop Zheng. Wu Xu wants to speak.
Qin Yu chose to stay, not because of heroism, but as a result of careful consideration.
The general of the Qi Army, Jiang Wu, had seen him. If he did not appear in front of the Qi Army, the Qi Army would definitely become suspicious.
If possible, Qin Yu would even want to be the first to run away, but in order to increase the success rate of escaping back to Tang State, Qin Yu must stay.
"This matter is settled. If I cannot escape, Centurion Five will take over as Commander-in-Chief."
Qin Yu cupped his hands towards Wu Xu and said, "Brother Wu, I will leave the brothers to you tomorrow."
Wu Xujian Qin Yu's attitude was so resolute that he stopped talking and stood up to bow to Qin Yu.
Tie Mian stood up and looked at Qin Yu with his eyes under the mask, "I'll stay with you."
"Have you thought about it? You may not be able to go back." Qin Yu also looked into Tie Mian's eyes.
"It doesn't matter." Tie Mian's tone was cold, but it made Qin Yu feel warm.
Lao Huang proposed to select some elites to stay with Qin Yu. When danger really arises, they can escort Qin Yu out.
But Qin Yu refused, "There is no need to ask others, it is enough for me and Tiemian to be left alone in the city."
"Two people can stop an army of thousands, unless you are gods." Gongsun Qi looked at the two of them.
Qin Yu grinned and said with a smile: "I am not a god. In a battle, the white knife does not necessarily go in and the red knife comes out. Sometimes, the thing that hits is the brain."
Gongsun Qi frowned slightly, "I have learned a lot of military art, but I have never seen two people stop a thousand troops."
Qin Yu patted Gongsun Qi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Then starting from tomorrow, you may have to add this strategy to your military book."
"If the captain can come back, I, Gongsun Qi, would like to worship you as my master." Gongsun Qi solemnly bowed his hands to Qin Yu.
