Good farming at the foot of Changbai Mountain

Chapter 282
On New Year's Eve, there was news that Bei Yuan's army was approaching, and now, everyone in the door room fell silent.

General Li also had some wine, so he was about to lead his troops out to meet the enemy.Zixuan stopped him. "General Li, it's not a matter of meeting the enemy at this time. Since the enemy has 3 to 5000 people, we only have [-] people, so how can we be their opponents? In this way, you should take people back to the pass immediately, and you must not leave the pass. To meet the enemy, we just need to hold Zhenyuan Pass temporarily. I will also immediately send people from the state government to bring all the people from Zhenyuan Pass to the state city to the state city."

Xizhou is close to the border, so when the city defense was built, Zixuan built a city wall between the Taoer River and the Nuoni River, which can be used as the outer defense of Xizhou.A pass was set up there, called Zhenyuan Pass.This town is far away from Xizhou City, and there is still a distance of [-] miles. If there is an enemy situation, Xizhou can have a time buffer.Unexpectedly, it really came in handy this time.

"General Li, this matter is all up to the general. As long as the general can temporarily hold the pass, I can safely transfer all the people to the state city, so that the people will not be invaded by the flames of war. Xizhou is newly built. The city wall, when the time comes, you will all retreat to Xizhou City, and we will stick to the city, and those Beiyuan soldiers will have nothing to do." Zixuan emphasized to General Li again.

General Li nodded, "Okay, as Master Lin said, the two of us are going to join hands to resist the enemy this time. I won't say anything extra, and I'll go now." As he said, General Li walked into the room out.

Ziwen and Wenxuan also got up, "Brother, let's go back too."

Zixuan nodded. At this time, everyone has to act. "Be careful. I'm afraid the enemy has reached the pass at this moment. You must find a way to hold it and give me some time."

When Ziwen and his wife went out, someone had already brought a horse over there. The two of them jumped on the horse, followed General Li, and galloped all the way away.

Zixuan was in the room, looked at the people in the room, "Anfu, go to the prefectural office and beat the drum at the gate of the prefectural office. This is the only way to gather all the people in the office."

An Fu nodded, and went out immediately.

Where is the atmosphere of the New Year at this time?Those who drank too much tonight are all sober at this moment, looking at Zixuan with full of energy, and obeying Zixuan's orders.

"Everyone, our Xizhou garrison is small, and some of them are assigned to Zhenyuan Pass. So at this moment, I am afraid that we have to use the local young and strong to defend the city together. Everyone, follow me to the state office, let's go there Go and discuss." Zixuan was a little helpless, and he would never have thought that Bei Yuan Kingdom would take advantage of the Chinese New Year to attack.Now that the yamen is on holiday, many of the people in the yamen are not in the city.

Zixuan led the people all the way to the state government office. At this time, An Fu had already sounded the big drum at the door of the government office.

On New Year's Eve, when every family was watching the New Year's Eve and making dumplings, they suddenly heard the sound of rumbling drums.So everyone came out, wanting to know what was going on.

And those who work in the state government, when they hear the drumbeat, they know that something big has happened.Regardless of the excitement at home, I hurriedly dressed and rushed to the yamen.

When Zixuan and the others left the mansion, Jinghan heard the report from the servants, saying that there was an enemy situation ahead.

"Damn it, these Tartars from Beiyuan Kingdom are really disgusting. They came here to attack those who celebrate the Chinese New Year. Could it be that they don't have Chinese New Year?" Ruxue muttered.

But what about the new year?The festivals of the people of Northern Yuan Kingdom are completely different from those of Daqi.Jinghan suddenly remembered this, and couldn't help but sigh, these people from Beiyuan Kingdom are too cunning. "Now is not the time to talk about these things. Everyone put on their clothes and prepare at all times. At this time, I am afraid that there will be chaos in the city. If there is chaos, the enemy may take advantage of it." Jinghan said quickly .

"Well, Chun Tao, Chun Xing, you two go out with me to have a look. The rest of you, stay in the mansion, don't mess up. When we go out, no matter who asks to open the door, it won't open." Jing Jing Han was afraid that if there were spies in the city, it would be difficult.

Chuntao and Chunxing handed over their children to the people around them, followed Jinghan to the front yard, and gathered all the servants and guards in the mansion. "Everyone, now there is an enemy situation ahead, and my lord has already gone to the state government office. You must guard the mansion well, and don't let spies come in. I will take a few people out, and then the door of the mansion will be closed. It's not me and my lord who came back. Please don't open the door."

Qian Shi followed, "Jinghan, don't go out, there might be chaos outside, and you can't help if you go out, what if something happens again?"

"Auntie, it's okay. Chuntao and I both have kung fu. I'm afraid Zixuan can't take care of him alone. I have to help him." Jinghan shook her head. At this time, she had to be with Zixuan .

Knowing Jinghan's stubbornness, Qian nodded her head, "Forget it, take care of everything, we'll be waiting for you at home."

Jinghan brought a few guards, and the two sisters Chuntao out of the mansion, and then the gate was closed tightly.Several people came to the street, and they saw some chaos on the street.

After walking a few steps, I saw the servant of the state government in front of me, beating a gong in his hand, and shouting loudly, "Master Zhizhou has an order, all young and strong men from all households, all come to the small school yard in the north of the city to gather." The rest of the elderly, weak, women and children should close their doors and stay at home, and are not allowed to come in and out at will."

The state government sent several groups of people, all shouting around.After a while, many young men came out of the houses in various places.

Ever since the news of Beiyuan Kingdom's attack on Daqi came last year, Zixuan ordered that the young and strong men in Xizhou should gather together for training every few days.Especially during the slack season, it is necessary to strengthen training.Fortunately, at this time, at any rate, these people did not say that they were too busy, and those young men walked towards the school ground in the north of the city with a tacit understanding.

Seeing this situation, Jing Han felt a little relieved.Being at the border, of course, it cannot be like some places in the interior, and must have special methods to govern the local people.

Men in the north are tall and mighty, and generally practice martial arts.So as long as they are gathered together and trained regularly, once the war comes, these people can become a new force.Defending the country is what everyone should do.

Jinghan didn't go to the government office anymore, but followed everyone to the small school in the north of the city.I saw countless lanterns lit up around the small school grounds. All the young men in the city stood on the school grounds in an orderly manner, but no one made a sound.

After several years of development in Xizhou, the population finally increased.Now there are about 5 to 1 people in Xizhou City, so there are probably less than [-] men on the school grounds.These people are like well-trained sergeants, standing very neatly on the school grounds, listening to the master Zhizhou speaking on the stage ahead.

"Fellow folks, the front line reports tonight that the Beiyuan Kingdom has invaded, and it has already arrived at Zhenyuan Pass. On New Year's Eve, the enemy army came to attack unexpectedly. They just wanted to take Xizhou in one fell swoop while we were all relaxing. At this moment Lin didn't say anything grandiose. The imperial army only stationed 5000 people in our Xizhou, of which 2000 were in Zhenyuan Pass and 3 were in the state city. The enemy came with [-] to [-] people, and our army was far behind. There are too many, that's why at this time, I will work hard for everyone to defend our home and country together." Standing on the high platform, Zixuan shouted loudly.

"Boys, at this moment, we were supposed to eat dumplings at home and watch the night, and the family was reunited. But those nasty Tartars actually came to commit crimes at this time. Can we let them succeed?" Zixuan became more and more furious as he spoke. .

The people below all shouted loudly, "No."

"Okay, since it is impossible, then we have to act immediately to help the defenders and guard the homeland together." Zixuan then began to arrange the guarding affairs. "Lord Li, take the first team out of the north city gate and help the people in the villages and towns outside the city to move safely. All the old and weak, women and children, all come into the city, and young and strong men, go to Zhenyuan Pass together." This Lord Li, He is the judge of the state government.There is one prefect of the state and six judges of the state in the prefectural office. Now that the prefect of the prefecture has returned to his hometown for the New Year, there are only three of the prefect of the state.

A man below shouted, "Obey." Then he left quickly with a group of about 3000 people.

"Master Liu, you lead the second team to guard our granary. Remember, unless you have the official's order, anyone who approaches the granary will be shot to death." At this time, it is better to kill by mistake than to let go.

"Yes." Another state judge left with a team of people.

"Master Wang, you and the third team, together with our state government officials, will be responsible for the security of the city. Once you find anyone acting suspiciously, you will be arrested immediately. If there is any resistance, you will be shot." At this moment, Zixuan really It's a little impatient.

The next person also left with others.

"The rest of you, follow me to the city wall and defend the city together." Zixuan shouted loudly.

Jing Han was below, and seeing her husband's arrangement was very orderly, she couldn't help being extremely proud.Looking at Zixuan at this moment, his expression is determined and his eyes are bright. Although the timing is not right, Jinghan still can't help but smile.

He called the guards around him and whispered a few words in his ear.The guard nodded, and then walked quickly to the general's platform.

Zixuan naturally recognized his own guard, knowing that it was Jinghan who had something to say, so he quickly stepped off the stage and came to Jinghan's side. "How did you get here? Go back quickly, it's too dangerous."

"It's okay, I'll go back right away. Have you sent someone to rescue the soldiers?" Jinghan looked at Zixuan with a smile.

"I have sent people to Hanzhou just now, and there are troops stationed there." Zixuan replied.

(End of this chapter)