[Cehua] The wind and rain are like dark

Sentinels on the city walls, conveying messages with inconspicuous gestures and battle flags.Li Jin hurriedly went down the tower, there was a small group of soldiers and horses underneath, already ready for orders.Li counted them all, but there were not many people, even less than the number agreed with Zhou Shousong earlier.He turned his head and glanced at Zhou Shousong, who shook his head helplessly.

"I don't have any fodder anymore. There are only about forty excellent war horses. The number of people is too small. Li Jin, you..."

"You don't need to talk about it, general, I know how to measure." Li Jin's expression showed no hesitation.Zhou Shousong sighed in a low voice, and beckoned. Not long after, someone brought a black horse riding a flame, and saw a tall and handsome horse. Although its coat color was not as black as before, it still revealed an extraordinary momentum.

"This is..." Li Jin turned to look at Zhou Shousong in surprise, "This is not your mount..."

Zhou Shousong shook his head, and wordlessly stuffed a long spear into his hand. The body of the gun was heavy and hot, with a faint red light. Under the dim night and the light of the torch, the brilliance flowed like fresh blood, which was indescribable. color.

"General Zhou... you—"

"Li Jin," Zhou Shousong took a step forward and put his hands on his shoulders, "The isolated city is in danger now, whether we can successfully break through and ask for reinforcements depends only on you and these forty brothers! This is the critical pass of the city If you can guard a moment longer, you will not be able to contain the ambitions of the rebel army! Now the lives of the people in the city, and the lives of the people of the Tang Dynasty behind this city, are all on your shoulders!"

"...Don't worry, general." Li Jin's voice paused for a moment, and he didn't hear any fluctuations, it was still very stable, "General shouldn't just tell us these things, tonight, the brothers who are going out of the city first to fight, It's..."

He paused, and finally didn't continue. He just cupped his hands and fisted at Zhou Shousong, and then got on his horse.The long spear glowing with hot blood turned in his hand to form a Hunyuan Ruyi gun flower, Li Jin turned around and pulled the reins, and rode his horse to the front of the team.

"Brothers, stand by and prepare to break out with me!"

Zhou Shousong repeatedly sent people to explore the defense line of the Spike Army a few days ago, and now it is almost clear.If they break through directly, they will definitely be surrounded by a large army of Spikes. At that time, they can only retreat, and even the city may be taken by counterattack.Zhou Shousong thought about it, several lieutenants followed Li Jin, discussed together for several days, and finally decided to send a team of death-defying soldiers out of the city to fight, to attract the attention of the army, and then open the southeast corner door, let the small team break through the soldiers while the Spike Army When the troops are concentrated, they will cover up and kill them.

The other side is not controlled by Li Jin, he can only stay in front of the gate of the city now, waiting for the order from the city.At the beginning, there was no sound of killing here, only the torches on the city as a signal flashed twice, and then there was a sound from a distance, which was indistinct, as if the people sent out in front had already started to fight.Breaking out of the siege—he had done this before, because of impulsiveness, the price was terrible, not to mention the death of all the soldiers under his command, and the loss of a lifelong friend—since then, it seemed that life and death did not matter.

But it is different now, there are still people waiting for him in this city, he knows very well that he cannot die and must come back alive.

A slight wind blew, making the old crest of his hair flutter slightly.It was obviously impossible to smell anything here, but he actually smelled a pungent smell in the wind, like the smell of blood.The Tayan Wuzi under his crotch seemed to feel something too, Li Jin could feel it snorting and shaking its mane restlessly.He stretched out his hand to comfort it, and said in a low voice: "Don't move, don't move." The voice outside the city seemed inaudible, and it seemed to be getting farther and farther away. Suddenly, a torch flickered twice on the city, and then the whole city tower All the night guard posts flashed their signal lights.Li Jin stared at it for a while, then suddenly turned the horse's head and let go of the rein.The forty elite riders behind them also tacitly mobilized their horses and stood by with guns.

The torch flickered a few more times, only to see the city gate in front of him burst open.Li Jin raised his gun and rode his horse, shouting loudly.

"--drive!"

The frontal battalion has obviously been rushed into by the death-defying soldiers sent out earlier, and the sound of stalemate killing can be faintly heard from here. Li Jin took the lead, but he didn't even look at the side where the sound came from, he just kicked the horse Belly, carrying a long gun and rushing into the vast night.Behind him, dozens of elite horsemen galloped away with the sound of hoofbeats like thunder.The front is not far from the Spike Army's defense line, and it didn't take long for them to get close.The clothes and armors of these dozens of people were all wiped with plant ash, and the horses under their crotches were mostly dark in color, they were not conspicuous at night, and their speed was fast.I don't know why the city sent people out to fight head-on before, but the Spike Army was caught off guard, and all their attention was attracted. Next, the first opening was torn open by this elite cavalry.People and horses screamed, swords and swords flashed, and the sound of crossing halberds suddenly rose.Once this gap is opened, speed is the most important thing, and we must not indulge in fighting, let alone wait for the Spike Army in the rear to react and gather together, otherwise the dozens of people will be surrounded and wiped out.Li Jin kicked the horse's belly fiercely, his crotch stepped on the flames and the crow neighed and galloped, his long spear opened a path of blood, and charged forward.Although there were not many soldiers behind them, they all shouted with all their strength, and the killing sound shook the sky.Blood, countless warm blood, flew from nowhere, spattered on the armor, crest, and face, hot and sticky, almost blurring his vision, but he didn't have time to wipe it off with his hands.

After being caught off guard, the defense line of the Spike Army quickly began to encircle. However, seeing this team of strategists was extremely brave and capable, they felt a little intimidated for a while—this was exactly what Li Jin had estimated before, their number was too small, and they had to be Only by grasping the fleeting timidity of the spike soldiers can we successfully break out, so a quick victory is the most important.

Someone in the Spike Army had already recognized him.It was the person who attacked the camp that day and was almost shot off by An Sijie, but escaped; Fu Feiqi Wei Li Jin.In the past few days, there have been many rumors about him in the Spike Army, and there were more rumors about him than about the enemy guard Zhou Shousong.At this time, the moon was dark and the wind was high, but the Tiance Army suddenly attacked. After the initial shock passed, some people began to discover in the confusion that the leader of this group of Tiance soldiers was actually Li Jin.There are too many rumors about him, but this man's bravery has been seen by all recently. Now that he was broken out at close range, many Spike soldiers unconsciously became frightened. Therefore, although the encirclement was fast, it couldn't be closed for a while.

What's more, at this time, Li Jin had already discovered the opportunity to fight, raised his gun and rode his horse, and the horse's hooves hissed long and loudly, the horse's hooves rushed forward like thunder, Li Jin swept his spear, and only heard a loud shout: "—— Tiance The mansion is all here! Who dares to stop me!" Although his voice was hoarse, he could see that his battle robe was soaked in blood, his eyes were red, and he had an aura of meeting gods and gods and Buddhas. With this reckless look, he even hesitated.

"—Who dares to stop me!"

In the gap, Li Jin uttered another shout, the sound was like thunder, and then the spear swept across, blood spattered everywhere, pushing all the surrounding soldiers away a few feet away.Immediately, Li Jin kicked the horse's belly fiercely, only to hear the long hiss of the crotch stepping on the crotch, and galloped forward, the guns flashed, and the silver lights were disturbing. The direction he was heading was unstoppable, and he forcibly tore open another opening in the line of defense that had just been enclosed.It was too late to stop them this time, the fighter opportunity was fleeting, and dozens of people in this area unexpectedly broke through the defense line and galloped towards the southeast.Behind them, the Spike Army started clamoring after being at a loss, so they had no choice but to adjust their deployment and send people to chase after them.

He Xiaoxiao couldn't sleep, just lying on the couch with his eyes wide open.It was very quiet all around, but there seemed to be a sudden shout from nowhere, which was faintly inaudible, but it made him turn over and sit up.He knew that Li Jin was probably gone, and whether he was alive or dead at this time was no longer something he could know.He Xiaoxiao thought about this point, closed his eyes, and didn't want to think about it.He listened carefully, and the sound seemed to disappear again, as if he had imagined it out of thin air.He knew that he would not be able to sleep anyway, the room was unbearably hot, and the few things cast strange shadows under the faint light of the fire coming in from outside at night, as if they were all moving, mocking unscrupulously He's normal, looking scary for no reason.

Li Jin left, and he was the only one left in the city that was almost at the end of its rope.He is not afraid of waiting, but he is afraid that the waiting will turn out to be fruitless.

He Xiaoxiao simply put on his outer shirt and got up, and pushed open the door.The fire outside the camp immediately became brighter, and although it was still sweltering, he immediately felt a little better.Not far away, there was a soldier on night duty standing with no expression on his face.He Xiaoxiao knew that there was no food in the camp, and the three armies were all starving. They could only get a spoonful of food and rice every day, but they still had to stick to their posts. Who could have the strength?I'm afraid I don't know how to be blessed when I am in the blessing, I am not hungry after all, or I don't understand the current critical situation.Thinking about this matter, it is really strange, the three armies are starving, why is the food distributed to themselves still considered abundant?He couldn't figure it out, and then he simply didn't want to.

"Mr. He, why did you come out?"

"Can't sleep." He said tentatively, "I want to see General Zhou tomorrow, is that okay?"

The younger brothers and sisters are still in the city, they are still starving, and they have to face the threat of the plague, life and death are uncertain.He went out a few days ago and delivered some food, but it was only enough to last three to five days, and now there is probably not much left.These few days Zhou Shousong wanted to discuss the matter of breaking out of the siege and asking for help, so he didn't have time to see him, but he knew that if Li Jin and the others could successfully break out of the siege tonight, the matter would be temporarily over, and Zhou Shousong should make time to see him.The situation in the city is as critical as the battle situation, and there is no room for delay.He doesn't have much ability, and he can't help the world at the same time. As long as he can keep his juniors and juniors, he will be thankful.

"General Zhou?" The sergeant on duty at night thought for a while, shook his head and said, "I don't know. Mr. He, I'm just a soldier too. You should ask our captain."

"You don't know tonight..." He Xiaoxiao didn't dare to speak nonsense, and swallowed back what was almost on his lips.At this time, someone came over from the side, He Xiaoxiao saw that it was Yao Jun.

"Mr. He, tomorrow I will ask Lieutenant Lin for you. If General Zhou is free, he will also arrange affairs in the city. I will definitely meet you." Yao Jun's complexion was also not good. His face was cast a false red.

He Xiaoxiao had no other choice, so he complied, turned around and went back to the room, but he didn't see Yao Jun's face behind him with pity, and immediately became gloomy.

When He Xiaoxiao went out on the second day, he found that the atmosphere in the camp was particularly uncomfortable, and everyone was discussing something in whispers.He panicked, fearing that something unexpected happened to Li Jin and others breaking out of the encirclement last night, he hurriedly asked him to ask, but was told that Li Jin and others had successfully broke through the siege last night and asked for help.He Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief, but he couldn't understand what was being said around him even more.

"Mr. He doesn't know? The news came early in the morning that a plague broke out in the city..." The soldier who was stopped by him and asked helplessly shook his head, and there was still a bit of effort to suppress it in his pale and haggard expression, but he couldn't help showing it The fear that came out, "I was busy preparing for the breakout two days ago, but the news did not come in. It is said that in just two or three days, the epidemic spread and many people died... Originally, there was a lot of trouble in the north of the city, and it was added. Food is cut off, and now the whole city is..."

He shook his head and sighed while talking, his voice was very soft, but there was already a buzzing sound in He Xiaoxiao's head, someone seemed to be whispering something in his ear, but he couldn't hear it, turned around and followed the road to Zhou Shousong's place.He did not expect that in just three or two days, things would have gone so badly.In fact, he should have thought of it a long time ago - if the city and the camp were not in danger, Li Jin would not have been ordered to risk his life to break out of the siege and seek reinforcements with little hope.It was because he was too naive, as Li Jin said when he laughed at him before, he had never seen a war or a critical situation.He Xiaoxiao regretted it at this time, if he knew this, he should have settled the matter a few days ago anyway, even if Zhou Shousong didn't see him, even if Li Jin scolded him for disregarding the overall situation, he definitely couldn't leave his fellow disciples outside.In fact, it was not his fault. Zhou Shousong would definitely not meet him when he was preparing for the breakout and discussing things day and night. Even if he did, he might not agree to his request. Putting all the mistakes on myself, I just feel that I can't even breathe.Famine wasn't the only thing driving the city to its death. There was also an unpredictable plague that he didn't understand, that no one could understand.When he and Li Jin were inseparable because of a little love for their children, the younger brothers and younger sisters might not only be starving, but also be threatened by the epidemic.Once he thought of this, He Xiaoxiao suddenly felt even more ashamed from the panic, and even put his hands in his sleeves and began to tremble involuntarily.

When he arrived at Zhou Shousong's place, he was stopped by someone who told General Zhou that he was not free now and told him to go back and wait, and he would pass the message instead.He Xiaoxiao became anxious and refused to leave no matter what, saying that he wanted to wait in the camp until General Zhou was free.He was full of anxiety, and he didn't notice that the guard soldiers seemed to have received the order a long time ago. Seeing that he refused to go back, they let him wait and did not stop him.He Xiaoxiao waited until the sun was past noon, but Zhou Shousong still did not see his shadow.The soldiers on duty persuaded him in turn, saying that General Zhou was busy with the military and was really not free right now to discuss the next step with the officials in the city, so it was the same for him to go back first and come back later.

Seeing that there was really no hope, He Xiaoxiao had no choice but to refrain from doing unnecessary things and go back to his room for the time being.The sky was getting dark, but there was still no movement. He was fidgeting, and he just wanted to go out to have a look again. He was anxious when he heard someone knock on the door.

"Mr. He, I've brought you food."

He Xiaoxiao was a little surprised, but still obediently let Yao Jun in.

"How do you..."

Yao Jun just shook his head, He Xiaoxiao could see clearly at this moment, his complexion was indeed not good.He Xiaoxiao glanced at the food he sent, but it was no different from the past.Yao Jun put down his things silently and was about to leave when He Xiaoxiao called him from behind: "Wait a minute, I heard that there is no more food in the camp, and some camps can't survive even killing horses for food. , to catch birds and gophers, isn't it?" His voice trembled faintly, "How come I'm still the same as before..."

Hearing his question, Yao Jun stopped in his tracks, but didn't say much. He just fell silent for a while and then said in a low voice: "Mr. He, you don't have to worry about it so much. As long as there is food in the army, you can't starve to death." , don’t think about anything else, you can just wait for Brother Jin to come back with peace of mind.”

He Xiaoxiao was startled.When Li Jin came back, this was almost the private conversation between the two of them in bed before they said goodbye that day. Yao Jun said it so naturally, where did he know it?He was about to ask, but Yao Jun had already closed the door and walked out.He Xiaoxiao rushed over anxiously and opened the door. He just took half a step, but he didn't expect that there were three or five guards standing in front of the door. Seeing him coming out, he immediately stretched out his hand to stop him.

"Sorry, Mr. He, please go back."

"...What?" Yao Jun had gone so far that he couldn't see his shadow, He Xiaoxiao turned his head in disbelief and carefully looked at the Tiance guard who was reaching out to stop him, "What do you mean?"

"Mr. He, please go back. I have been ordered to guard here. You cannot go out."

"Why?" He Xiaoxiao was in a hurry, because of the panic of not knowing, a layer of cold sweat broke out in the back of his heart, "Why?! Who are you ordering?"