Dang Dang Dang! Dang Dang Dang! Dang Dang Dang!!!
On the mountain behind White Cloud Village, in a beautifully built Daoist temple, a series of urgent bell sounds rang out. The bell sounds were urgent, as though it wanted to raise one's heart.
This was a "warning bell" specially used by White Cloud Village to deal with sudden incidents. It weighed tens of thousands of pounds and was made of copper. Once it was struck continuously, the sound could be heard dozens of li away.
This kind of "alarm bell" cost a lot of money to cast. Usually, only big landlords with hundreds of years of history and temples that were as rich as a country could be built to prevent bandits from robbing and disorderly soldiers and refugees from causing disturbances.
In this sudden situation, the bell was struck continuously. Everyone within a radius of dozens of li heard the bell and immediately picked up their weapons, quickly gathering together! To defend against external invasion.
"Junior Sister, Junior Sister! Not good! Wu Yuansheng's eight battalions have gathered and are already 20 li away. They will arrive in the blink of an eye! What is going on? That Inspector Hou Qingchen wants to do something shocking? "
Just as Zhao Feirong stood up, the "warning bell" on the mountain rang continuously. All of a sudden, the head of White Cloud Village, Liu Baiyun's body flashed and he flew up to the pavilion. He exhaled and spoke to Zhao Feirong hurriedly.
"I am a Da Qian nobleman, a famous scholar in a radius of hundreds of li. Even if he is the Inspector of a province, does he really dare to offend the world? Send troops to annihilate me? "
"Hmph? Is this Wu Yuansheng's eight battalions of troops? Hou Qingchen, that dog of a government official, is indeed a vicious and merciless person. I was intercepting him on the official road, and he immediately found an excuse to send troops over? Is he trying to slaughter the village for money? To be able to find White Cloud Village, he must have a lot of spies! " Zhao Feirong looked at the army coming from afar, a disapproving smile appeared on her face: "White Cloud, you control Wu Yuansheng's underworld, you receive offerings, you have long been the thorn in the flesh of that Iron Blood Imperial Inspector Hou Qingchen! Sooner or later, he will send his troops to annihilate us. Firstly, he has his eyes on the property in the manor. Secondly, he wants to win his master's favor. Thirdly, he wants to show off his methods and intimidate the underworld! "
"What do we do now?" Liu Baiyun looked at Zhao Feirong. His expression had long since calmed down. However, although he was the Manor Lord and had a plan in mind, he still had to listen to the two most outstanding disciples of the Daluo in five hundred years.
The Daluo had a legacy of five hundred years. In these five hundred years, there were only two most outstanding disciples. One of them was this Zhao Feirong, and the other was the current Imperial Tutor, Marquis Wu Wen, Hong Xuanji!
"He only has eight battalions and 4000 men. I alone can kill a few hundred of them! Why are you afraid of him? Quickly gather the experts, bodyguards, and death warriors! Go out and fight! Completely cripple him! "Zhao Feirong raised her hand.
"I'm afraid that Hou Qingchen must have recruited experts to come here with such great fanfare!"
"No worries. We can use up all his capital and break out of the encirclement at any time and leave! Think about it, he has eight battalions and 4000 men to besiege this mere White Cloud Village. What if more than half of them die? Eight battalions are crippled? If this is reported to the Ministry of War, they will immediately be dismissed and questioned. " Zhao Feirong turned around and the rings on her waist jingled. "Go, I will hold the line for you. If he has any experts, I will directly kill them."
"Good. Thank you, Junior Sister. Bring out my nine layers sharkskin armor, my Coiled Dragon Spear, and the Jade Night Lion. White Cloud Eight Guards, listen up. Let the eighty death warriors lead their respective teams and move immediately. Bring out the ballistae! Bring out the hand crossbows as well! The sabers, armors, bows, and arrows were put on one by one. The main gate of the village was closed! All the servants and maids were immediately gathered in the courtyard on the west side of the village to prevent any disturbances! Also, send people to protect the accountant and family members. Immediately pack up the treasures and go south through the tunnel in the back of the mountain. "
"Also, go and summon the five elders of the White Cloud Village! Let them follow by my side and kill the enemy! "
After a series of orders, Liu Baiyun's personal guards roared like tigers and immediately left.
The entire White Cloud Manor immediately got into action. It was like a machine that had been put on the bowstring. It was actually orderly and swift. It was not something that an ordinary landlord could compare to.
"I didn't expect this White Cloud Village to have a warning bell!"
Hong Yi rode on the horse and moved forward under the protection of the army. From afar, he could hear the urgent ringing of the bell on the mountain. He was secretly shocked. Even the rich and powerful families with tens of thousands of mu of land outside Jade Capital rarely had a warning bell. This Wu Yuansheng's small village actually had one. His fear of Daluo increased by another level.
The troops he was in consisted of two battalions of soldiers and horses. There were a total of a thousand people. There were two hundred cavalrymen, six hundred spearmen, one hundred broadsword rattan shield soldiers, and one hundred crossbow soldiers. Along the way, all the soldiers were sweating profusely. However, they were energetic and full of energy.
Especially the water pouches hung on the waists of the soldiers. However, Hong Yi saw that sometimes, when they pulled out the cork and took a small sip, the sour taste assailed his nostrils. It was actually not water, but vinegar.
"Soldiers travel in hot weather. Drinking water will hurt the body and stomach. Drinking vinegar will get rid of evil Qi, stimulate saliva, quench thirst, and increase energy. This is a small secret, but it is very important. Brother, when you lead troops to war in the future, you must remember this detail."
At this moment, the Imperial Inspector of Wu Yuansheng, Hou Qingchen, was wearing a black scale steel plate armor and a helmet. He rode on a black blood horse and was closely guarded by twenty experts.
"With eight battalions of soldiers and horses, there are four thousand people to destroy a small village. It seems like using a butcher's knife to kill a chicken. Moreover, Sir is actually going into battle personally?" Hong Yi was learning the details of leading troops when he suddenly thought of something and asked Hou Qingchen.
"The White Cloud Village has many experts and cannot be underestimated. Fortunately, they have only been here for three years. If they had operated here for another five years, their roots would have deepened, their influence would have grown, and they would have contacted the officials. At that time, even I would not have been able to do anything to them!" Hou Qingchen said coldly, "I have already investigated thoroughly. The Village Master of White Cloud Village, Liu Baiyun, has eight White Cloud Guards under him. Each of them is a Martial Master. These eight guards each have ten death warriors under them, and they are all valiant Martial Warriors. As for the eighty death warriors, each of them will have five guards under them. They have been training day and night for three years! This force cannot be underestimated. Moreover, the White Cloud Village has secretly hired many experts from the underworld for the past three years. As far as I know, there are at least five top-notch experts serving as guest officials. I'm afraid they are all top-notch Martial Masters that can defeat dozens of people. There might even be Xiantian realm experts among them! "
"The eight White Cloud Guards, eighty death warriors, and three years of training for the manor add up to four hundred and eighty-eight people. As for the tenant farmers and odd-job workers, they are just a motley crew. When the army comes, they will immediately tremble in fear." Hong Yi glanced at Hou Qingchen who was hidden in the iron armor and asked again.
"Younger Brother, don't look down on these four hundred and eighty-eight people. The White Cloud Village has amassed a lot of wealth and stored a lot of food. Hmph! They even have weapons, spears, armors, and even hand crossbows. Once the world is in chaos and refugees rise, they can rely on this core group of four hundred and eighty-eight people to open the warehouse and gather the refugees. In an instant, they can gather tens of thousands of people and destroy a province, or even the entire Central Province. "
Hou Qingchen let out a long laugh.
"That's true. In the past dynasties, floods, famine, and chaos have always been like this." Hong Yi nodded. "Secretly storing weapons, spears, and armors is a great crime!"
"Nowadays, as long as one has a status, who doesn't hide weapons and armors to protect themselves? Although it is a great crime, it is still not stopped despite repeated prohibitions. "Hou Qingchen shook his head." No matter how strict the imperial court is, it can't stop these things. "
While they were talking, the cavalry had already approached the White Cloud Village. Built at the foot of the mountain, the tall walls, the manor houses, and the towers of the White Cloud Village could already be seen.
At this time, countless farmers and tenant farmers from all directions, holding hoes, forks, sickles, and kitchen knives, crazily surged towards the White Cloud Village from the ridge of the fields and the main road.
"The alarm is ringing. Everyone, charge!"
"The bandits are here!"
"The bandits are here to steal food and money. Everyone, fight!"
At a glance, there were densely packed farmers everywhere like ants. They were the farmers from the villages near the White Cloud Village. Hearing the alarm from the mountain, they all swarmed over.
Although these people were in a mess, they were everywhere. It was unknown how many of them there were. Roaring, they held weapons in their hands and surged towards the thousand-strong army on the main road.
"The White Cloud Village is rebelling. The imperial court is here to annihilate them. Those who obstruct us will be beheaded!" The two hundred cavalrymen at the front roared in unison and nocked arrows. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! A rain of arrows pounced over like locusts, immediately killing the first few dozen farmers. Screams immediately rang out endlessly!
At the same time, the thousand-strong army roared in unison and struck their shields with their sabers in unison.
"Kill!
Kill!
Kill! "
The thousand-strong army struck their sabers and shields and shouted the word "kill" in unison. It was earth-shattering, and the clouds in the sky seemed to be pushed away. Hong Yi immediately felt a fierce and valiant aura condensing into one, causing his blood to boil.
"It's the imperial court's army. Run!"
"They're not bandits. Run!"
"Run!"
With the army's roar, the farmers and tenants that were surging in from all directions seemed to explode. They fled violently and scattered like birds and beasts. Many of them were so frightened that they tumbled into the fields or into the water.
"Each family of the farmers who died or were injured will be rewarded with thirty taels of silver. After we annihilate the White Cloud Village, immediately deal with the aftermath." Hou Qingchen's voice was emotionless. "After the village is annihilated, no plundering, no arson, and no rape are allowed! Women are not to be killed! Old people are not to be killed! Children are not to be killed! Those who disobey will be dealt with according to military law! "
"Understood!"
After hearing the order, the commanders of the two battalions had their personal guards wave the commander's flag in their hands. Immediately, a large drum was dragged out from the carriage beside them. Dong, dong, dong! The heart-stirring drumming sounded.
At the same time as the drums sounded, the bugles of the army also sounded.
At the same time, the bugle horn sounded in the distance as well. The drumming echoed in all directions, giving people the feeling that it was impossible to hide from the boundless world.
"I'm afraid that even the experts in the village will feel uneasy under this pressure. As for the rest of the people, I'm afraid that they will collapse!" Seeing such power, Hong Yi put himself in the shoes of the White Cloud Village. He felt that even with his powerful spirit, it would be difficult for him to remain calm in the face of such an encirclement, drumming, and bugle horn.
"I've still underestimated the power of the army. Humph!"
At the same time, Zhao Feirong, who was standing on a tower in the White Cloud Village, also saw from afar that the four thousand soldiers had gathered outside the White Cloud Village, forming an encirclement.
At this time, the White Cloud Village was already in chaos. People were crying and wailing. When the servants, workers, and coachmen heard the bugle horn and the big drum outside, they became hysterical. They covered their heads and fled like rats. Some took their money, some took their things, and some wanted to rush out. Finally, they were chased into a courtyard by the dare-to-die soldiers. After killing a few people, they locked the courtyard and stopped the commotion.
Although there were more than a thousand people in the village, these servants, attendants, workers, and coachmen had no fighting power. They were useless trash that would disturb people's morale.
Now, the only people who could calm down in the village were the eight guards of the White Cloud Village, the eighty dare-to-die soldiers, and the four hundred servants, students, and disciples who had been training for three years.
These people occupied all the key points of the village. They were fully armored, carrying sabers, and crossbows. There were even more than ten ballistae!
This kind of ballistae needed five people to guard. The wooden and iron arrows, which were one zhang long and as thick as an arm, could shoot five hundred steps. They could pierce through iron shields, people, and horses. With a creaking sound, the iron arrows were nocked.
"Liu Baiyun has been running the village for three years, but it is still shallow. Although he has trained so many dare-to-die soldiers and servants, which is not bad, his foundation is still too shallow. If he encountered the encirclement of a small army, he could still resist, but if he encountered the eight battalions of soldiers, he would not be able to resist! However, these dare-to-die soldiers have been used up. They defended with their lives, causing these soldiers to suffer heavy losses. I will take the opportunity to cut off Hou Qingchen's head. This dog official is tired of living. If I had known this would happen, I would have assassinated him! "
Shen Fei Rong was not moved at all. In her heart, she was calculating how to cut off Hou Qingchen's head and float away.
With her Dao arts and martial arts, as long as she was not surrounded by ten thousand soldiers, she could float away at any time. No one could catch up to her.
"Destroy the village!"
The four thousand soldiers gathered a thousand steps outside of White Cloud Village. Inspector Hou Qingchen was in the middle of the army. With a command, the saber shield bearers neatly lined up and quickly approached the walls and gates of White Cloud Village.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
When these shield-bearers were about 500 paces away, the ballistae on the walls fired. Thick bolts instantly struck, piercing through the shields of the shield-bearers. Even their bodies were sent flying, crushing many of the shield-bearers.
The first shot from more than ten ballistae killed thirty to forty saber shield bearers!
"Ballistae! Good job! " Hou Qingchen's eyes shone with a ferocious light. He did not expect that the Baiyun Manor actually had a large ballista that was used to defend the city.
"Is this still an ordinary village? It is like a small city! "Hong Yi was also shocked.
"Let me!" Chi Zhuiyang took the lead and rushed forward. He stopped at a distance of seven hundred steps and drew his Penetrating Rainbow. Eagle Feather Arrows were fired continuously, and screams were heard. The arrows accurately pierced through the people who were loading the ballistae!
At this moment, the pressure on the saber shield bearers was greatly reduced. With a loud bang, they rushed to the walls and crashed into the gates. Just as the saber shield bearers rushed up, the spear bearers also rushed up. At the same time, the ballistae bearers followed closely behind. In the middle were armored cavalry, wave after wave, surging forward like a tidal wave.
Boom!
The gates of the village were blasted open. Thousands of soldiers rushed in, but they could not block the entrance.
This White Cloud Village was not a sturdy city gate. How could it withstand the impact?
"I wonder if Zhao Feirong has left. It should be too late. The army's speed is too fast. In just a few dozen breaths, they have already broken into the village! " Just as Hong Yi was about to urge his horse to follow the army in, suddenly at this moment, starlight flashed in the sky. Under the astonished gazes of countless people, a streak of starlight wrapped around a shining longsword, with the force of thunder and lightning, swept over, heading straight for Hou Qingchen who was on the horse beside him.
"My Lord, be careful! Demonic magic! "
The few bodyguards by Hou Qingchen's side had long been paying close attention to any movements. They were all experts, their ears were open to all directions, and their eyes were open to all directions! Even mosquitoes and flies would have to pay attention. With such a big movement, they naturally noticed it immediately. They immediately raised the spears in their hands to meet the flying longsword.
Puchi! Puchi!
With a flash of the flying sword, the weapons of these experts were all broken!
At this moment, an armored soldier beside Hou Qingchen suddenly snorted. A longsword flashed behind his back and met the starlight longsword! In the air, they fought each other!
"Eh? The sword technique of the Righteous Sect? "
From within the starlight longsword, there was a slight sneer. It was the voice of Zhao Feirong!
At the same time, the starlight that gathered around the longsword suddenly dropped down and fell into the bodies of the martial arts experts who were guarding Hou Qingchen.
These experts suddenly trembled. After a moment of stalemate, they turned their faces in unison! They pulled out their sabers with a sneer and slashed at Hou Qingchen!
What was even more terrifying was that their sneer was very feminine. Their voices were exactly the same as Zhao Feirong's. It was strange as if they were possessed!
"Oh no, they have been possessed!"
When Hong Yi saw this change, he was shocked again. He knew that this was Zhao Feirong's method of possession. With a thought, she could control a person's body for a short period of time! This kind of method was really shocking. The demons were mysterious.
Boom!
At this critical moment, Shen Tiezhu, who was beside Hong Yi, swept his iron rod and accurately hit the sabers of the experts, sending them flying.
"Little Daoist from the Righteous Sect, it's not bad that you can fly out with your flying sword under such a huge killing intent. However, don't blame me. You're still far from being able to fight with me. Your sect leader, Ji Changyue, is more likely."
At this moment, bang! The flying sword of the Daoist from the Righteous Sect who was disguised as an armored soldier was surrounded by the surging starlight. With a squeeze, it turned into countless iron powder!
Zhao Feirong's voice in the starlight was teasing.
Hong Yi knew that it was extremely dangerous at this moment. If he was not careful, Zhao Feirong, that powerful woman, would take the head of the general in the midst of the army. At this moment, he did not care much. His mind sank, and his Yin Spirit left his body and entered the 'Evil Vanquishing' Peach God Sword that he carried with him.
His Spirit and the God of the Sword intertwined, and his strength increased explosively!
Swoosh!
The green sword shadow flew out directly and collided with Zhao Feirong's starlight longsword!
Bang! A huge force erupted, directly knocking the starlight longsword over and over, sending it flying seven to eight hundred steps away.
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