The long night was very lively, full of joy and sorrow.
In the past, Ju Xianjun, whom they ignored in the past, actually went out of the city alone and came back safely. However, as soon as Juxian Jun came back, he closed the gate of the county temple and thanked guests behind closed doors.
Everyone did not know the purpose of Lord Juxian's departure from the city this time, and the result was also unknown.
Ever since Zhang and Chen sent people to venture out of the city, their hearts were in the air. When the thieves sent troops to chase them, their hearts were already in their throats. They didn't know what the fate of those children would be. I don’t know if this risk is worth it?
Later, the thief became so angry and ashamed that he severely punished the thief who blocked the south gate. He also strengthened the security of the south gate. Only then did Zhang and Chen slowly relax their worries.
It seems that his son must have escaped alive, otherwise, the thieves would just catch him and show off without punishing his own people.
The small family who was always paying attention to the situation in the city seemed to have seen an opportunity. They joined forces with the Zhang family and the Chen family, and took advantage of the cover of night to let a group of people venture out of the city. The thieves chased them for half the night, but when the thieves came back, the torches were sparse. There was so much resentment that this time it seemed that the thieves in the south gate and the thieves who were chasing him were being punished together again.
The main clan was overjoyed with the success. It seemed that the thieves were intent on keeping an eye on the property in Guangchang City. They were not too concerned about hunting down those who escaped. If those elite children could escape, the inheritance of the family would be There is hope...
In the Gao family's residence in the east of the city, there was a thick atmosphere of sadness.
The head of the family, Gao Lin, was injured by the thief Liu Ya and fainted. He was finally revived and woke up. Only his eyes were left to move around, but his whole body was paralyzed due to the fall from his back after being frightened.
Moreover, just when Gao Lin regained consciousness, he learned that the Zhang family, Chen family, and other small families had betrayed the Gao family and sent people to risk their lives out of the city. He was so sick that he fainted again.
In the middle of the night, the main hall of the Gao family had become a mess. There were those who advocated risking their lives to escape from the city, those who planned to hold on, and those who had no master. There were endless arguments and noises...
Southwest of Guangchang City, a dim thatched house was crowded with people at the moment.
Dingshan was lying on the gap in the wall of the thatched house with his ears pressed against the thatched wall. Unfortunately, apart from the boundless silence and the faint roaring sound, he could not hear the predetermined drum beats.
"Old Ding, it's been a few days. The old man just heard that our people are using catapults to attack the city. Why can't we hear the cry of death?" A low voice asked in the darkness and Dingshan came through the gap. Chu withdrew his gaze.
Yes, why didn’t Asheng attack the city? Is there something going on outside the city? Or maybe the outsiders gave up their previous plans because they thought there were few people in the city? Or maybe he missed the signal from outside?
"Hey, let me tell you, have you heard the promised drum sound in the past few days?" Dingshan did not answer the previous question but asked the doubts in his heart.
"No……"
"did not hear……"
"There are drums during the day, but I haven't heard them at night. Xiaoshuai won't let us set fire to them during the day, right?"
Various answers came quietly from the darkness.
"Old brothers, I have an idea. Ah Sheng and the others may have encountered difficulties outside. I want to help him. I took the opportunity to inspect the city in the past two days. There are not many servants guarding the south gate. I wonder if we can do a sneak attack at night and open the city gate and lower the drawbridge?"
Since he didn't hear wrongly, Dingshan eliminated the last factor, leaving only the first two.
One is that the team encountered difficulties outside; the other is that Ah Sheng may be worried about the lack of people in the city and does not want them to take risks anymore.
In any case, Dingshan would not have thought that Zhang Sheng did not attack the city for these reasons, but that he adjusted the siege plan midway.
After Dingshan finished speaking, the thatched house became quiet, except for the gasps of everyone.
"Everyone, the old man knows that this matter is a bit difficult, but he thinks it is worth it. Think about it, the old man has lived for most of his life, and at the end of the day, he can only eat under the leadership of that child Asheng. After having enough food to live, you can show some humanity. Think about it, everyone, that kid Asheng treated us well. Now, this kid is in trouble, can’t we old guys help us..." In the darkness, Dingshan What he said was sincere and sincere.
"Uncle Shan, I'll go with you. My life was picked up. If it weren't for Zhang Shuai, I would have gone to see my ancestors in Pinggu Valley. Now, Zhang Shuai is in trouble. I, Pei Dada, am a man who peed while standing. Must go..." A rough response came from the darkness.
Pei Da's joining made Dingshan feel relieved. If this person joins, the dozen or so people he brings can also join.
This time they came to lurk in Guangchang City. The combat mission belonged to Yang Mazi and the others, and his mission was to set fire to cooperate. Later, the city was cleared of refugees, and most of them were cleared out. However, there were still dozens of people left in the city, including more than ten people led by Pei Da. During the past two days, he secretly observed in the city and ran into Pei Da and his gang, who were hiding in Tibet, brought them here. Unexpectedly, they would come in handy now.
"Done..."
"..."
"Uncle Shan, count me in..."
With Pei Da's lead and the stimulation of the words "Standing Peeing Man", many people responded in the dark.
Great things can be expected!
Dingshan felt relieved when he heard these echoes. The next step was to discuss when and how to take action. There were endless whispers in the dark hut...
In Guangchang City, the starry sky is hazy and dark clouds cover the moon. It has been working for most of the night. People and horses are exhausted and sleepy. The surroundings are quiet. Only the sound of DuangDuang coming from the east of the city shows that the work of throwing stones and filling trenches has been continuing. .
On the dark street, no one noticed that twenty or thirty shadows holding sticks in their hands stepped out of a thatched hut under the cover of moonlight.
"Aweng, is it possible not to go?" A low mother's voice sounded choked with sobs.
"Lan'er, it's okay. The thieves didn't know that we would launch an attack from the city." Dingshan looked at the hazy and thin black figure in front of him, slowed down his tone, and comforted softly.
"Weng Weng, A Niu can't bear to leave Weng Weng, wu... wu wu..." The child's cry sounded in the dark night.
Dingshan pulled the short figure beside him into his arms, looked around, and then said softly: "Ah Niu, good boy, Weng Weng must go, Weng Weng go and open the city gate and let our people in. From now on, Ah Cows can have books to read and food to eat..."
Dingshan's comfort finally stopped the crying of the child in his arms.
Squatting down and putting down the wooden stick in his hand, Dingshan pressed his stubbled old face against the child's tender and delicate face. A warm current instantly hit his whole body. He silently felt this delicateness for a while, and Dingshan picked it up. He stood up from the stick on the ground, gently pushed the child to the side of the thin mother, gritted his teeth, turned around decisively, and chased the dozens of shadows in front of him who were carefully moving towards the south gate...
