Chapter 199: Extinguishing Fist (1)
The Huanglong Banner shook and stretched in the sun, and then a large number of officials appeared from the forest and on the high slopes, with drums and killing sounds shook the sky. The new teams were more numerous than the first two troops, including artillery and horse teams.
This cavalry was not a direct cavalry under the gun bell, but a garrisoned cavalry in the Texas side, a line guarding army and a garrisoned cavalry team in this area. The officers led by the team finally changed their position and changed from secretly supporting the Flying Tiger Regiment to extermination, and brought the cavalry to the help.
These pieces of troops belong to different battalions, and there are great problems in cooperation, and their combat effectiveness is greatly reduced. The Boxers fought with the official army, and although the artillery had heavy artillery, they dared not bombard him. But even so, their appearance was like the last straw that overwhelmed the camel. The Boxers' final resistance finally collapsed with the emergence of this army.
The mountains and fields were filled with discarded swords and guns, tilted flags, corpses and wounded. Some of the boxers were captured and tied up by the official army with ropes, waiting for the next step of their attack. More people fled into the mountains and forests, and behind them were the officers and soldiers who were chasing them.
Zhao Guanhou ignored these things, but instead headed straight to the train, came to the front of the car and flew out, sorted out his clothes, and shouted into the car: "I am not a good job in Zhao Guanhou, please see the eldest wife."
"The eldest lady has something to say, please ask Lord Zhao to get in the car." The person who was about to do so responded. Zhao Guanhou flew into the car. As soon as he entered, he smelled a strong smell of blood. The walls and carriages were covered with blood. The wounded lay on the side and screamed in pain. The bodies that had not had time to clear were piled up there, and even served as cover.
Li Xiushan was covered in dry and cold blood stains on his body. He staggered over, shouted "Old Fourth." and led him to the innermost position of his bedroom. The women were all there. Along the way, the ladies and ladies all greeted Zhao Guanhou enthusiastically. In their opinion, this young and handsome military officer was his great savior. If he hadn't brought his men to fight, then now he would have to drink that bowl of herbal tea and wait for death.
Even though he was covered in blood and had a miserable appearance, he looked particularly pleasing to those ladies and wives. Several young women who had been studying and listening to the drama couldn't help but glance at him, but unfortunately they couldn't get a response.
At the innermost position, Shen Jinying sat upright, next to her. Seeing that Zhao Guanhou was covered with blood, Su Hanzhi quickly stood up, ran over in a few steps, and asked, "Guanhou...you... are you injured? Sit down quickly and let me see where you are injured and whether you are seriously injured?"
"Sister, how could I be injured? I am killing people, and the blood splashed on my body." Zhao Guanhou smiled, raised his hand and turned around, indicating that he was fine, and then pulled Su Hanzhi up and down to look at him. Shen Jinying smiled and said, "Okay, Sister Hanzhi has not even hurt her hair, so don't look at it all. I know that you two couples are in love, but don't be in love in front of us. It makes people jealous of you."
Zhao Guanhou quickly took a step back, dusted his sleeves and kowtowed. Shen Jinying stretched out his hand, "All right, my family, don't have so much etiquette, sit down and say something. I have something to ask you. Feng Xi, go to the dining car to see if there is no foreign enemy now, can you get some hot water and drink it? Prepare some hot for your uncle."
After sending Feng Xi away, Shen Jinying said, "Guanhou, how did you know that someone wants to take our train? This time you sent troops, you have passed the provincial borders. Whose order was he under?"
When he heard that he was sending troops without authorization, Su Hanzhi turned pale and grabbed Zhao Guanhou's arm tightly. He went to cause trouble for himself again. He quickly said to Shen Jinying: "Madam, Guanhou is wrong in this matter. Please say a few more words and don't let the general punish him."
"What crime should be cured? Without him, we don't know what the consequences would be. If he cured his sins, then even my sins would be cured." Shen Jinying's statement finally made Su Hanzhi feel much more at ease, but she said again
"Duan Xiangyan, the grandmaster, usually called her godmother, but she is not as trustworthy as your brother in the matter. If you hadn't brought your troops to Dezhou, he would probably not dare to come. He would not dare to kill the magistrate of King Duan. This matter is done well, and he dares to attack me and will not spare them. Tell me, and I will give them a reward of 10,000 taels this time, so I will not let them fight for nothing."
"Sister, you don't have to worry about it now. Brother, I have money and I'll do the rewards."
As the two were talking, Li Xiushan came in outside and reported, "Duan Biaotong knelt in the snow outside, saying that he was coming to see the eldest wife to apologize."
Shen Jinying snorted, "Tell him, get in."
It wasn't long, and Duan Xiangyan was really rolling in the way she rolled in the past. Then she knelt in front of Shen Jinying obediently and kowtowed, "Godmother, my son kowtowed you. It's because my son is not good, so please punish me."
"Hmph, I'll say something on my knees. This is your elders, and there is no place for you to sit. I'll ask you, is your godfather replying with a telegram?"
Duan Xiangyan smiled, "Godmother, you are really good at it. You can tell by guessing. Your son has already received the news. His godfather not only sent a telegram reply, but also sent a report to the Zhili Governor's Office, asking for a thorough investigation of the robbery and killing of officials and family members. For the sake of his godfather, he was really willing to go out. It was obviously our soldiers who crossed the border to kill people, but his godfather went to complain first. This spirit was only the godfather who had."
The telegram reply was obtained from the third batch of reinforcements. Yuan Weiting had already fallen asleep, but after being woken up, he immediately generated power without saying a word. First, he ordered Dezhou to gather all the troops who could fight to go to Liujiatai to ensure the safety of his officials. Second, he ordered the new troops stationed in other surrounding prefectures and counties to go to Liujiatai as cover. Third, he sent power to the Zhili Governor's Office to request strict investigation of the matter.
As for the others, although the officers didn't know, Duan Xiangyan could also guess, and most of them sent a telegram to the court, King Qing, Han Rong and other aid, asking them to speak for themselves in the court.
If the big boss came out to endorse this incident of murder, it might cause great trouble in the officialdom. Yuan Weiting turned his back on the spot and instead refused to admit his mistakes, he took the initiative to attack, which could also be regarded as a strategy of his. But no matter what, from his reaction, he really cared about Shen Jinying, otherwise he would not have made such a big move, and he would have given a death order to protect the officials at all costs.
Shen Jinying also showed a satisfied smile on her face. Duan Xiangyan, who saw the news, was also pleased with the eyes. Seeing that he had blood on his body and his face was broken, he felt soft again. He waved his hand and said, "Get up and talk, it's not yet the New Year, and I don't have New Year's money to give you even if I kneel down."
Duan Xiangyan knew that the crisis had passed, and he was hesitating and shaking. As long as Zhao Guanhou and Mrs. Shen didn't tell me, Yuan Weiting would not blame him, but might also have commendations. This time, it would be a blessing or a disaster. When he stood up, Shen Jinying asked, "Has the Boxers retreated?"
"If you go back to your godmother, you will run away. We will sort out the train and we will set off."
"There's no hurry. If you ask someone to replenish the glass, it will be frozen to death. Besides, there are so many people dead in this car, how can you get there? Contact the road bureau in Hejian and I want to change the car. Don't be idle, leave a guard and others to catch those bandits. I will kill the weeds and roots. I don't want to be on guard against these bandits wherever I go in the future."
Duan Xiangyan nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, my son's first team has arrived, and he will never let the bandits escape."
"What's the use of your men?" Shen Jinying gave him a blank look. "Your Uncle Guan Hou's cannon mark is the elite. If you catch the bandit leader, learn from your Uncle Guan Hou more. Don't make your own decisions. If you let someone go, don't blame me for not giving you a face in front of your godfather."
Zhao Guanhou pulled Su Hanzhi away. He asked carefully first. After confirming that she was not injured, he whispered his miss. Su Hanzhi was introverted and saw outsiders being shy and wanted to find a crack in the floor to get in. Hearing Shen Jinying say this, he quickly pushed him, "Go and catch the robbers quickly, let's have something to say, go home and talk slowly."
When Zhao Guanhou and Duan Xiangyan got out of the car, Shen Jinying smiled and said, "Girl, it's a good thing to have a man who spoils you so much and treats you as a treasure. Isn't worry this time, his newly-acquisitioned concubine riding on your head, right? That Sun is also ignorant, why don't you know how to get in the car and kowtow to you and worship your elder sister? When you get home, I will help you set rules for her."
Sun Meiyao's horse was so tired that she simply jumped off the horse and turned into an infantryman. Seeing Zhao Guanhou getting out of the car, she hurriedly asked about the situation. When she learned that Su was safe, she also vented her anger, "I'm scared to death. Finally, everyone is happy now. If Su's family has a good family, you don't have the soldiers and will beat the Liu family platform?"
Zhao Guanhou sneered, "If Han Zhi really has a good fortune, I will not be the Liu Family Terminal. As for now, I don't want to let go. If I guess correctly, these gangsters should all hide there. Now let's go there, just catch turtles in the jar, so no one of them will run away!"
The defeated boxers finally knew that their leader had not died during the process of marching. This was the most exciting news he had obtained after the failure of the offensive. Although Zhao Laozhu's banner was lost on the battlefield, his name itself was like a bright banner, gathering the boxers scattered everywhere to Liu Jiatai again.
Liu Guizong was shot during the attack, but he was not in danger of his life, but he was seriously injured. He was covered in bandages and had a strong smell of medicine, and his face looked very ugly. Seeing that Zhao Laozhu and his group came back, except Liu Dadao, the others were not injured, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Big leader, aren't we officials allowed? Why would the official army come to kill us? It's so miserable."
Similar problems exist in the hearts of most boxers. Although these people may not have much favorable feelings for the government, they are still afraid of officials. They abandoned Shandong and went to Zhili because Zhili did not have the order to suppress the box. The support of King Duan was the greatest encouragement to them. However, now the government changed its face like a book, and turned around and began to siege the boxers, which made them feel a little shaken. Can't Zhili stay?
Zhao Laozhu shook his head and said, "These soldiers from Shandong are unreasonable, do not obey the prince's military orders, and cross the border to kill people without authorization. In this lawsuit, we will fight him! Don't look at the troublesomeness of Yuan, you will have to lose your head in a few days. After this time, we will go to Beijing and go to King Duan to sue him, and see how the prince's decision is."
He also instructed, "First heal the wound, get some hot talisman water to drink. Then arrange some food, eat, drink some hot water, and everything will be cured."
Although the wounded need treatment, there are not many herbs in their hands now. Instead of favoring one or the other, it is better to treat everyone equally. Everyone leans on their bodies. If anyone can't get over it, they will only blame their fate. The food can also be supported. All households in Liujiatai have begun to light fires and prepare food for the retreating people.
The sound of villagers who lost their son crying and robbing the earth spread in the village. Zhao Laozhu ordered: "Go and tell them, their family members are sleeping, not dead. After three days, I will take them a lively young man."
When the person was sent out, Zhao Laozhu let out a long sigh. Three days? How could he stay in this place for three days? At the latest tomorrow, it should be transferred. If it is too late, it will be unsafe.
From his original intention, he thought about leaving now, but these men and horses were not soldiers. After such a big defeat, if they did not let them rest for a night, most of them would be dispersed halfway. With the defeated generals coming to Beijing, how could King Duan look at him? On the way, it was time to think of some solutions, do a few miracles, and give himself the entire divine fist and find some face.
Master Xincheng is a monk and speaks more convincingly. In the hearts of the people, monks will not lie. After hearing his personal promise, the crying of the family members was much smaller. He only hoped that in three days, his family members could come back. After walking out of the last family, Xincheng shook his head. The monks did not lie, but he broke the precepts.
In the courtyard, countless wounded people were placed, and some retired Boxers were unable to find a house to live in. They were also in the courtyard, and they were trembling all over the body, curling themselves up in a ball, just waiting for a hot meal to warm up.
Xincheng frowned. It would not work if this continues. There will be too many people frostbite and they must solve the place where they live. Just as he was thinking about how to find a house for so many people, suddenly, a few strange sounds rang in his ears.
He was skilled in martial arts and had a good ear and ear. He heard the sound of something flying from the sky, making a scream through the air. This thing was not like a bullet, and there was no gunshot, but it was even more impossible to be a bird. An ominous premonition filled his heart. Just as he raised his head, he saw several black dots break through the sky at an extremely fast speed, passing over his head, and then exploded over the courtyard.
The earth is broken and the mountain collapses!
In addition to the loud bang of the sky, the iron balls flew around the object after the explosion, like a scattered flower of the heavenly girl, covering the entire courtyard. The boxer who didn't know what happened, and even knew what was flying there had no sense of defense at all, and with his flesh and blood, he endured the baptism of steel.
A boxer who had just stood up and wanted to find hot water was still standing there, but his whole head was smashed by a projectile, and the upper half of his body became bloody and bloody. The boxer who was still screaming in pain or enduring hunger and cold just turned into a cold corpse in a flash.
The instant changes made Monk Xincheng feel extremely shocked and a little ridiculous, as if all this was not true, but a dream. It was not until he saw the blood, corpses and minced meat on the ground that he could confirm that this really happened.
Chapter completed!