They did not gallop forward because there were villagers in front of them, but rode forward in a line.
"Wow, the army is coming, get out of the way."
"???"
The villagers at the gate all made way for these mighty knights to enter the Wu family compound.
These villagers may have never seen a knight in full armor and riding a tall war horse in their lives, and they were in awe.
The cautious Wu Lao Er felt uneasy in his heart when the Fourth Lao left Si and entered the main hall of the courtyard.
He slowly walked to the atrium, summoned dozens of servants in the courtyard, and prepared to go to meet him.
Suddenly, the servants in the front yard fled back one after another, and the sound of horse hooves came from behind.
"Second Young Master, this is the official army cavalry team..."
A servant came back in panic to report.
"What?"
Wu Laoer screamed in horror.
He raised his head and looked toward the door, and a horrifying scene appeared.
The whole body is covered with armor, like a knight with iron bumps.
Mom, they are really officers and soldiers.
In today's world, who has such strength and courage to dare to wear bright armor and shine through the city.
This is a serious crime of treason that will destroy the nine clans.
"You go forward and stop me. I'll give you a reward afterwards. I'll go back and report to the master."
When Wu Laoer was frightened, the first thing he thought of was his father who didn't know that the disaster was coming.
Nothing can happen to Dad at this time.
The old man has yet to account for the wealth accumulated over so many years and generations.
It is said that old men like cunning rabbits and three caves.
Wu Laoer gave an order and hurried towards the backyard without looking back.
"yes!"
Hearing the young master say that there was a big reward, all the servants who gathered together responded in unison.
The wages of avarice is death.
The servants suddenly seemed to be injected with chicken blood. They were all full of energy and drew their swords to fight.
For a while, there were screams and screams in the courtyard of the courtyard. More than a hundred servants were holding long knives and spears, staring at blood-red eyes, and slowly advancing forward in a fan shape with ferocious expressions.
The Wu Family Courtyard is the overlord of Gushan Town, and has existed like an emperor for decades.
They have big trees and deep roots, rely on force, wander between black and white, and are used to it in the land of fish and meat.
Therefore, these guards were quite brave despite their large numbers. Even when they saw their companions retreating, they still bravely faced them.
However, they still don’t know that they are facing the elites of the Ming Dynasty!
It is true that the ignorant are fearless.
"Raise the bow and shoot." Li Xiaoqi ordered with a grin.
"put!"
"Whizzing…"
In the front is a strong bow, and in the back is a five-shot riding crossbow.
The sound of bowstrings breaking through the air suddenly resounded, and arrows shone with cold light, like meteors piercing the dark night, bringing up a string of bright light and shooting directly at the servants.
"Porchi..."
"..."
The servants, who had no armor to protect themselves, were hit by arrows one after another, and blood spurted out.
Piercing screams rang out in the black air, wailing all over the land.
They were desperate, but they didn't dare to take another step forward.
"The Imperial Envoy has ordered that all servants of the Wu family should put down their weapons and squat on the spot with their hands on their heads. Otherwise, they will be killed without mercy!"
At this time, Su Zecheng came in holding the flag in his hand.
"Put down the sword!"
"..."
The sergeants raised their crossbows and shouted in unison.
The servants looked at each other, and finally someone responded.
"Don't shoot the arrow, I surrender."
"???"
Someone takes the lead, and the rest follow.
There was a clanging sound, and the remaining seventy or so servants put down their swords and guns and squatted on the ground with their heads in their hands.
Under the illumination of countless torches, Xu Qin rode a war horse, surrounded by Yang Shiqi, Xu Sanlang and Li Xiaoqi, and entered the compound majestically from the gate.
By the way, in the main hall after entering the hospital on the fourth day, Wu Peigui, who was sitting on the master's chair with his eyes closed and seemed to be concentrating, was actually quite nervous inside.
It was impossible for him to turn a deaf ear to the noise outside.
He just couldn't understand why these mud-legged people dared to besiege the Wu family compound tonight and refused to leave.
What's wrong with the fourth child?
Even a few mud-legged people can't deal with them. They are really worthless.
Just as he was thinking about it, there was a rush of footsteps outside the door.
"Dad is not good, the army is coming!"
I saw Wu Laoer running into the hall panting, obviously running from the gate in one breath.
"Dad, let's evacuate to the backyard quickly and hide in the cellar first."
"What are you talking about?"
Wu Peigui opened his eyes suddenly, stood up from the imperial chair, and scolded:
"What kind of panic is this? Where are the officers and soldiers here? It must be your eldest brother who sent a team for reinforcements. Go and invite the leading Shangguan to come into the main hall and entertain you."
Wu Peigui, who has been self-centered for a long time, no longer has the concept of imperial court in his mind, and he would not believe it even if he were killed.
Because for decades, the officials or soldiers who came to Gushan Town must be guests of his Wu family.
"Dad, they are not the garrison soldiers of Huai'an Prefecture, but regular troops riding tall horses and wearing Mingguang armor. It is said that they are the Yilin Guards beside the emperor."
"Come on, dad, otherwise it will be too late."
Wu Laoer was so anxious that he jumped up and down.
He couldn't care less, took a few steps forward, grabbed Wu Peigui's arm, and dragged him out forcefully.
"Slow down...it's not convenient for my father's legs..."
As soon as Wu Peigui staggered across the high threshold, a strong and pungent smell of blood instantly rushed into the nostrils of their father and son.
"What...what's going on?"
Before he finished speaking, with the sound of horse hooves, a group of armored knights broke into the fourth courtyard and stood in front of the main hall.
When Wu Peigui saw this, he woke up from a dream.
He was so frightened that he trembled all over, but he immediately calmed down, threw away Wu Laoer's hand that was supporting him, and said with a fierce expression:
"Who are you? Why do you dare to break into my Wu family compound without permission?"
"Wu Peigui, listen, we are the bodyguards of the current emperor's imperial envoys. We have been ordered to arrest the bullies in the fish and meat village who resist the imperial court. We will be punished by your Excellency."
The leading flag officer, Li Xiaoqi, took a step forward and said to Wu Peigui and his son in a cold tone with no expression on his face.
"What?!"
Wu Peigui heard this and angrily said:
"I am Jieyuan of Huai'an Prefecture in the Northern Yuan Dynasty, a famous squire during the Hongwu period. My son is still serving as an official in Huai'an Prefecture. Why is there an imperial edict to arrest me?"
"Bah, if you want to get beauty, a local tyrant, evil gentry, and a powerful man who does evil is worthy of His Majesty the Emperor's troubles in issuing decrees?"
Su Zecheng wandered in from outside the door and retorted sarcastically.
At this time, Wu Peigui was dumbfounded.
This is the wealth accumulated by the Wu family for several generations, and it is also the basis for their dominance!
Is that all that’s said and done?
After all, he is the head of the family and has seen the world.
He took a deep breath, tried hard to suppress the fear in his heart, stretched out his hand to comb his brocade robe, grinned and shouted:
"Where is the imperial envoy? I want to see you?"
Wu Laoer also gradually calmed down and said with a serious expression:
"My eldest brother Wu Qingfeng, the Prime Minister of Huai'an Prefecture, should be on the way now. Dear officials, we are actually a family. If you have anything to say, please take a seat in the main hall."
"Who is a family member to you?"
Yang Shiqi came in.
