Invincible son

Chapter 987 988 [The setting sun is like blood]

Yunzhou, Xing'an Fucheng.

When the sky was twilight, the sharp and piercing sound of gongs resounded throughout the city, and then a news spread that made everyone panic and uneasy. The movement of barbarians had been found in the north, and they were likely to come towards the city.

The northern border is indeed not rich, compared to the capital and the southern border. For the barbarians, Xing'an Prefecture has almost everything they want.If they could break through this big city, they would not only be able to plunder the food, salt, wine and most important ironware they dreamed of, but also bring countless Liang people into the wasteland and become their slaves from then on.

During this period of time, the barbarians advanced and retreated on the border, but did not give up any chance to harass the town.Even though Ge Shuyi had informed the localities early to let the people in the border areas move south as soon as possible, but it was difficult to leave their homeland, and moreover, the time was too urgent, and many small towns and villages still suffered.

Most of the residents in Fucheng had heard of these rumors, regardless of whether they were true or not, at least no one hoped that barbarians would appear before their eyes.

When the news spread that the barbarians might attack, many people couldn't help but fell into panic, and then the government issued several orders in succession, stating that the four city gates had been closed, and no one was allowed to enter or leave. Stand by.

Fang Xun, the prefect, sent several messengers before dawn to ask for help from Guo Linxi, deputy commander of the Xuanhua Camp, Li Conghua, the commander of the [-] garrison in Gaotang Mansion to the east, and Pei Yue, the commander of the Northern Camp of the Beijing Army who had already set off from Kyoto.

At the same time, he also asked all the big households in the city to send guards and generals to guard the city wall together with the recruited soldiers.

In the clean and tidy residential house in Nancheng, although Aunt Chen and Nongyu could barely keep calm, the panic in their eyes had already betrayed their true thoughts.

Chen Xizhi was dressed in an elegant sky blue feather gauze, no makeup was applied on his face, and his face was facing the sky.

She looked curiously at the young man standing by the door, and asked, "Are you going to defend the city?"

The young man's name is Xu Mo, and he is a serious student of Luliu Village, but he did not become Pei Yue's personal soldier. He first worked in the Xiangyun, and was later selected by Qi Min to join Pei Yue's first spy team .He is thoughtful and reticent, which is in sharp contrast to his twin brother Xu Le, who is optimistic and outgoing, and is very popular in Xiangyun, even a lonely swordsman like Jiang Wanli can become a confidant.

Xu Mo replied unhurriedly: "Miss Chen, although the government office is unclear, judging from several orders from Fang Zhifu, Jiuliguan is likely to fall into the hands of barbarians. Our people are temporarily unable to contact the outside world. But this is not important, because no matter what means the barbarians use to capture Jiuliguan, their next step will definitely be Xing'an Prefecture."

At this moment, even Nongyu temporarily forgot the horror of the barbarians attacking the city, and was slightly surprised.

Although she never said it to Chen Xizhi, she admired Xu Mo, a young man in her heart. Although she was young, she did things clearly, and she was quite like that Lord Pei.

In fact, what Nongyu didn't know was that young people like Xu Mo who came out of Lvliuzhuang all regarded Pei Yue as a role model, and subconsciously learned from Pei Yue in their speech and behavior.

Although he admired Xu Mo's ability, Nongyu felt that he was too introverted, and it was not too much to describe him as cherishing words like gold. He was naturally a little shocked to hear him utter such a long sentence now.

Chen Xizhi didn't pay attention to the change in Nongyu's expression. She stared at Xu Mo's indifferent face and asked, "So are you informing or discussing?"

Xu Mo replied: "It's both. Don't worry, Ms. Chen, I will leave eight people to protect this house. Once the barbarians attack the city and the situation is difficult, there may be commotion in the city, and they will definitely be able to protect you well then. "

Chen Xizhi knew that Pei Yue had never let go of his protection or surveillance. The people that Xu Mo brought to Xing'an Fucheng were all elite, including him, there were 32 people in total.

She thought for a while, and said with a complicated expression: "It is the government's responsibility to guard the city."

Xu Mo raised his head very rarely: "If Master Hou was here, he would definitely not have such thoughts. Perhaps this is the difference between Master Hou and Miss Chen."

There is a sharp meaning in this sentence.

Chen Xizhi smiled lightly, and sighed: "It seems that you have been wronged by staying with me."

Xu Mo said calmly, "Don't dare."

Chen Xizhi didn't continue this topic, she stood up slowly, and asked calmly: "Do you know that Fang Xun, the prefect, once planned to frame Pei Yue?"

Xu Mo shook his head and said, "I don't know, Ms. Chen misunderstood, our going to defend the city has nothing to do with the magistrate himself."

Chen Xizhi nodded unexpectedly, and said slowly: "It makes sense, please."

Xu Mo frowned slightly, as if he didn't expect such an answer, but he didn't waste time to continue debating here, turned around and left with his subordinates.

Seeing Aunt Chen and Nongyu looking at him in surprise, Chen Xizhi couldn't help laughing and said, "That bastard is here to vent his anger on Pei Yue's behalf. Presumably he also knows my identity, and instead of killing me for Pei Yue, he wants to protect me." I can't understand it. It's just that Pei Yue is very strict, and he doesn't dare to contact us at ordinary times, so how can we miss this opportunity after finally finding it."

Nongyu asked cautiously, "Miss, are you not angry?"

Chen Xizhi walked up to her, held her hand, blinked and said, "If I had a conflict with him, which side would you be on?"

Nongyu blushed, and said nothing.

Chen Xizhi couldn't help sighing: "There is only such a caring girl around, and she was seduced by Pei Yue's people unknowingly. How can I not resent her?"

Nongyu's heart trembled when he heard the words, and he quickly looked up, only to see Chen Xizhi still looking at him with a smile, and he was relieved immediately.

Aunt Chen stood aside and watched with a smile, and then said: "I thought the girl would not let them defend the city."

Chen Xizhi said in a downcast manner: "Xu Mo's idea is very righteous, otherwise Pei Yue would not have sent him to watch over me. Just now I said that he just took this opportunity to challenge me, not to ask for my opinion. As for defending the city In this matter, I have never doubted that the people under Pei Yue's command can play a role, I just want to know how far the Fang Zhifu can do it."

She paused, and said in an obscure tone: "I don't believe that an official who is fascinated by fame and fortune, will suddenly change his temper after being sent to such a bitter and cold place for a few years, and will do it for those bitter people." Give up your life to fight."

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The passage of time seems to be slow but fast, the panic atmosphere in the city is getting more and more serious, but the organization of the city defense is extremely chaotic.Although Fang Xun, the prefect, had made preparations in advance and discussed with the two aides many times, he didn't know the difference between civil servants and generals until the real crisis came.

The bravery of the recruited soldiers was far inferior to the well-trained soldiers. Many people ran around like headless chickens on the city wall. With the assistance of Xu Mo and 23 elite guards, he barely made it look decent.

Fang Xun finally breathed a sigh of relief. After thanking Xu Mo and the others, he stood under the tower and looked north.

The staff handed over the water bottle, and Fang Xun took a sip regardless of his appearance, then casually raised his sleeve and wiped his mouth.

He looked calm at the moment, but no one knew that his hands in his sleeves were trembling slightly.

At dawn, he received the bad news from the north that Jiuliguan had fallen, and the soldiers of the garrison desperately lit the beacon to spread this crucial news, otherwise he would not have been able to organize the city defense decisively.

Fang Xun, who was born as a civil servant and had never experienced a war, stepped forward, resting his hands on the wall, with extremely complicated emotions, both a little fortunate and an uneasy feeling that could not be shaken off.

"The barbarians are coming!"

An exclamation sounded from the top of the city, and then spread across the area.

Fang Xun swallowed a mouthful of saliva and looked up nervously.

I saw a large group of barbarians appearing in the distance, rushing towards Xing'an Fucheng like wild beasts.

Dusk is like smoke, and the setting sun is like blood.

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