"Brother, are you kidding us to take back the beacon?"
"Those Yan soldiers are not easy to deal with."
More than two hundred people gathered in the center of the camp. The first thing Gu Sinian did when he came back from the general's mansion was to call all his brothers and announce the news.
Three hundred men left Fengchuan, and to this day, there are only more than two hundred people present, and the others are all dead.
Most of the people had panic and despair on their faces. In their opinion, it would be as difficult as climbing to the sky to recapture the beacon in the hands of dozens or even more Yan soldiers.
Maybe even risking all these people's lives wouldn't be possible.
"It's very difficult and people will die."
Gu Sinian looked at these fellow villagers expressionlessly:
"But I want to ask you today, do you want to live like this forever?"
Everyone stared at each other, not understanding what Gu Sinian meant by this.
Gu Sinian stood up slowly:
"Since we left Fengchuan County, we have encountered Yan soldiers and many brothers have died.
When we arrived in Youtun City, we worked as coolies and laborers, but in exchange we didn’t even have enough to eat, we had to buy our own medicine when we were injured, and no one cared about us when we died or got sick!
I ask you, how long do you want to live like this? "
Gu Sinian touched everyone's sore spot with just one sentence. It didn't matter if they didn't have enough food and clothing, but the soldiers in the camp also yelled at them, ranging from scolding to severe beatings. When had they ever looked at them?
Although no one spoke, everyone's expressions were answering Gu Sinian:
They couldn't survive a day longer.
Gu Sinian continued:
"I know that attacking Fengsui will lead to death, maybe many people will die.
But dying on the battlefield is better than starving to death in vain, right?
This is a difficulty but also an opportunity!
As long as we capture the beacon, make meritorious service, and have our name with the general, we will be superior to others in the future!
I can't guarantee anything else, at least no one will dare to yell at us anymore, so that our brothers can have enough to eat!
If we can still make meritorious deeds and get promoted and make a fortune in the future, we brothers will live a good life together! Why do you suffer from this bird's anger! "
Gu Sinian's provocative words made many people raise their heads, with hope and longing in their eyes.
"Brother is right, this is our chance!"
Qin Xi was the first to reply:
"If you fight well this time, it's not impossible to be recruited as a camp soldier!"
"Xiao Liuzi, carry the things up!"
Gu Sinian said hello, and Xiao Liuzi walked into the crowd holding a large wooden box under everyone's gaze.
"Hiss~"
The wooden box was opened, and there was a series of gasping sounds.
The box was full of white and scattered silver, dozens of taels in total. Many people had never seen so much silver in their lives.
These are all the leftovers after selling the grain. Their whole family is here. Apart from going to the black market to buy grain and herbs, Gu Sinian is not willing to spend even a single copper.
Everyone was puzzled and looked at Gu Sinian in confusion.
Gu Sinian said in a deep voice:
"I have counted fifty pairs of plain knives and bamboo shields that we can use.
So I need fifty able-bodied brothers to follow me out of the city to fight the Baozigou beacon fire! Kill those bastards from Yan Bing!
The money will be divided among the brothers who dare to go. If anyone goes and cannot come back or dies, I will write to Mr. Chen and give each household a few taels of silver. Those who have family members will help take care of them. !
Whether you want to stay in the city and wait to die of hunger or disease, or go out of the city for a try, it’s your choice! "
Gu Sinian's sonorous and powerful words echoed in everyone's ears, and they needed to make choices for their lives.
"I didn't say anything, my two brothers will go!"
Zeng Lingchuan and Wu Xiang stood up without hesitation:
"I told you a long time ago, where brother goes, we go!"
It is true that the two of them were deserters before, but since they decided to leave Fengchuan with Gu Sinian, they have given their lives to Gu Sinian.
"I am coming too!"
Qin Xi stood up in response: "You are afraid of Yan soldiers, but I am not!"
Qin Xi had passed the martial arts examination. It was his dream to serve as a soldier and kill barbarians. He didn't want to stay at the top of the city building walls and moving rocks all the time.
"Count me in!"
The blacksmith raised his generous palm and cursed:
"I can't survive a day like this anymore. Brother Nian is right, go out and give it a try and fight!
They are all capable men, no one is worse than the other!
Why can others eat white flour steamed buns, but we can only go hungry?
I don’t accept it, I want to eat steamed buns too! "
The blacksmith's mind always seems to be about eating. One person can eat as much as five people. He has no big wish, he just wants to be full.
"Yes, let's fight! Do it with Yan Thief!"
Lin Yihuai said fiercely:
"Brother, I'm a prisoner on death row, and there's no use in giving me any money. I don't want it anymore and will share it with other brothers.
In a word, do it! "
"And I, too, count us as one!"
"Follow Mr. Gu, we are confident, including me!"
…
Angry shouts came one after another, many men stood up with red faces, and the crowd was excited.
The blacksmith's words about "no one is a coward" struck a chord in their hearts. We all have two shoulders to carry one head, so who is afraid of whom?
Qin Xi looked at Gu Sinian and said:
"Brother, we have gathered all the people on the 50th, do you think?"
Men number 50, some fat or thin, tall or short, filled the entire open space.
In fact, there are more people standing up, but they are enough.
Gu Sinian's eyes flickered. Although many people would run away when they saw Yan Bing, in fact they were led astray. In terms of ruthlessness, the people at the border were not bad.
"Well done, they are all tough men!"
Gu Sinian shouted loudly:
"The money is divided among everyone! Everyone has a share!
We will distribute weapons to everyone later. In three days, we will leave the city! "
"promise!"
The crowd dispersed in a thick voice. Everyone knew that some people would never come back after leaving the city.
Qin Xi and others crowded around Gu Sinian and asked in a low voice:
"Brother, fifty people, is that enough?"
"I'm afraid it's not enough."
Gu Sinian thought in his mind: "But we only have so many weapons, we can't let other brothers come in with fire sticks, right?"
"Damn it, those officials don't have good intentions."
The blacksmith cursed:
"I won't even give you some knives. Alas, if you give me time, I will designate some good knives for all the brothers to use."
"They are testing our real abilities."
Gu Sinian sneered and said:
"If we are not useful, no one will care about us even if we die."
"Then what should we do? Where can we add more weapons and manpower? There is strength in numbers~"
"Don't panic, I have a solution."
Gu Sinian's lips curled up slightly:
"There will be help."
"who?"
"This will be kept secret for now."
Gu Sinian changed the topic and said:
"Brother Zeng and Brother Wu, you guys have been soldiers. These two days, teach your brothers how to save their lives on the battlefield. I will take care of the matter of finding helpers!
But Brother Zeng is still injured, so he won’t go this time and stays in the city to look after the remaining brothers. "
"good!"
…
"Brother Gu, you are such a rare visitor. Why do you have time to come to my place today?"
"Haha, I came to visit you, naturally I have something to ask for."
The person Gu Si Nian visited was none other than Bai Yan, who was also a local hero.
"Ahem, I've heard all about Zhang Baihu."
Bai Yan lowered his voice and said:
"Brother Gu, how did he die?"
Only Bai Yan knew the conflict between Zhang Lan and Gu Sinian best. Gu Sinian stole grain to buy herbs, but Zhang Lan died in the hands of Yan Bing, leaving only a corpse.
If there were no ghosts here, even Bai Yan would not believe it even to death.
"Hey, Brother Bai, that's what you asked."
Gu Sinian said frankly and seriously:
"Master Baihu died of exhaustion in a bloody battle to recover the beacon tower.
Duan is a model for the border troops! "
Bai Yan looked at Gu Sinian with deep meaning:
"Whatever Brother Gu says, that's what it is, haha~
Let’s leave this matter behind and won’t mention it again. But Brother Gu is in big trouble now. It’s not that easy to recover the beacon. "
"This is exactly what I came here for today."
Gu Sinian found a chair and sat down:
"I want to ask Brother Bai for help."
"I?"
Bai Yan was stunned:
"Brother Gu is joking, how can I help with this matter?
Is it possible to go to the general to intercede? Cancel this military service?
In other words, Brother Gu treats me as a friend, but I am even worse than a general. "
"It's not a plea."
Gu Sinian said seriously:
"I want to ask Brother Bai to take the brothers with me to do this errand. I know your people, there are many who can fight. Let's join forces, and a Feng Sui is not a problem."
Looking at the entire Youtun City, Gu Sinian couldn't think of anywhere else to find help except Bai Yan.
"Together?"
Bai Yan fell into silence and said after a long time:
"Brother Gu, attacking Fengsui will lead to death. If not, many people will die.
For this kind of thing, I..."
Bai Yan looked a little embarrassed.
"I know."
Gu Sinian persuaded him in reverse:
"But Brother Bai came to the front line not just to be a country warrior all the time, right?
If he performed well this time and made meritorious service, and was favored by the people above him, he might be recruited into a regular soldier, but his status would be different in the future. "
Bai Yan's eyes flickered, and he was slightly moved, but he still said:
"Brother Gu, it's not that I don't dare, but I need a reason to convince the brothers.
The reason just now is not enough. "
Gu Sinian understood that the reasons in Bai Yan's mouth were actually benefits. Without benefits, who would be willing to risk their lives for you?
Gu Sinian rolled his eyes and said softly:
"Those Beiyan's rangers are used to burning, killing and looting, so the accompanying soldiers must have carried a lot of valuables with them.
We laid down the beacon fire in Baozigou and divided the money we collected in half.
If there is still a bounty after you return to the city, you can take the bulk of it!
Brother Bai, these Yan soldiers have always treated us with disdain and disdain. They would never have thought that we would sneak attack on Feng Sui.
If we join forces and catch them off guard, we may not be unable to win!
This kind of opportunity will be gone if it disappears. "
Gu Sinian's tone was full of temptation, which made Bai Yan's eyes become more interested.
Gu Sinian was right. He didn't go to the front line to do hard work, but to get promoted and make a fortune. He finally got the chance to stand out, so why not give it a try?
Bai Yan finally asked:
"How many more people are you missing?"
"I have fifty brothers now."
Gu Sinian was shocked, stretched out three fingers and said:
"Brother Bai, we only need thirty more people here! But they must be brave, and they must be so scared that they wet their pants before they even meet. It can't be used."
"Okay, thirty is thirty!"
Bai Yan gritted his teeth and nodded:
"If things come true, Brother Gu will have to keep his promise!"
"A gentleman's word!"
"It's hard to chase a horse!"
