Chapter 61: Don’t chase a poor dog

The bandits didn't know where to get a few broken drums, and they were so powerful when they hit it. The number one big pole in Nantai County, Gai Longquan, rode a big black mule with shiny fur, and advanced to the county town with one horse.

Fired on the top of the city, three shells roared and smashed a piece of dust and smoke. The bandits continued to move forward bravely.

"Why is the provincial army still not moving!" Yan Su almost crushed the pocket watch case. The civilian army's rifle bullets were less than 100 times, and it fell in a moment.

"Stop waiting, prepare to fight." Chen Zikun looked back at the city. Luo Fu's car was ready. Yao Yilei and Jian Bing stood beside the car, extremely anxious.

"Walk from the north gate, don't stop!" Chen Zikun shouted.

Neither woman spoke, and she burst into tears. She thought she would come to Jiangbei to open up a new world, but she didn't know that she would be trapped in a bandit's nest and would die in a few days. What was going on?

"County Magistrate Liu, are you smoking?" Chen Zikun handed over a cigar. County Magistrate Liu smiled bitterly, took it and lit it, and took it.

"I'm sorry to the people of Nantai. If I hadn't been fighting with Xia Dalong, I wouldn't have attracted the bandits. Alas, I'd be tempted." Chen Zikun looked at the bandits who were swarming outside the city and was extremely calm.

County Magistrate Liu said: "You can't blame me. At least you didn't work with the bandits to destroy the people. That's enough. You will also make a contribution in the county annals."

Chen Zikun smiled: "The people in the county are dead. Who will compile the county annals? Okay, you can go down too, you don't need you here."

The county town is sure to be unable to be protected, and the local guards are already organizing the people to escape to the city. County Mayor Liu has no power to tie up and staying on the city wall is of no use. It is better to coordinate and command the escape.

Liu Youjin was silent for a moment and stretched out his hand: "I hope I can see you again."

"Don't worry, I'm lucky and I'll never die." Chen Zikun smiled and shook hands with County Mayor Liu, then patted his arms: "Don't forget the treasures of the county government."

County Magistrate Liu smiled sadly. At this critical moment, he still had the heart to joke. General Chen was indeed extraordinary.

Liu Youjin hurriedly left, Yao Yilei and Jian Bing also started the car, and the little Wukong with a bandage on his head sat on the top of the car, grinning and reluctantly.

Chen Zikun took a deep breath, bayonetized the rifle, and shouted: "Beat the drum!"

A huge cowhide drum was placed on the city and was carried from the county government office. It was used to beat drums and make grievances, but it was used to motivate morale for a few days.

The civilians silently picked up the shuttle mark and big sword. This was a weapon made by the blacksmith overnight. After the bullets were finished, they could only fight with the bandits with cold weapons. If they restrained them for a while, their relatives would be more safe.

Suddenly, gunfire sounded loudly in the northwest direction, and the bandits' formation suddenly became chaotic. Some people were shot and fell to the ground. Chen Zikun jumped up suddenly and observed carefully with a telescope. He saw a group of people coming from afar. He looked at the bandits wearing hats and straw sandals. A red flag fluttered in the wind, with a big word "Chen" on it.

Chen Zikun laughed: "Reinforcements are here, fight me!"

The civilians were excited and fired fire, and they were very happy. Liu Youjin, who had just walked to the city, heard Chen Zikun's laughter, hurriedly climbed the city and looked around, tugging his hands and laughed: "The reinforcements are coming in time, hey? Whose flag is this?"

"It's Chen Shou's team in Kushuijing." Chen Zikun said.

Cheng Yaojin came out halfway, and the bandits were in chaos, but they were not going to collapse. Gai Longquan grabbed the mule and cursed: "What are the fourth and fifth brothers doing? Can Chen Shou touch it?"

Su Qingyan stepped forward and said, "Big ladle, the wind is tight, pull it."

Gai Longquan said: "I'm afraid of Mao, I don't take Chen Shou seriously yet."

Su Qingyan said: "It's not Chen Shou's business now. We are attacked from all sides. We are left with green mountains without worrying about burning firewood. If we don't leave now, it will be too late to wait for the government army to surround us."

Dapiao took the good deeds and said, "You take your brothers away first, I have to deal with this Chen Shou myself." He grabbed the belly of the big black mule and killed him with a hundred brothers.

Su Qingyan raised his arms and shouted: "Brothers, pull it!"

With the order of the military advisor, the bandits who were already panicked immediately dispersed. Their skill in escaping was far greater than the ability to fight the tough battle. Except for Gai Longquan's main body, other small poles ran away in a blink of an eye.

Seeing this scene, Chen Zikun excitedly said: "Save it!"

The mountain in Chengtou was cheering and thundering.

However, the battle continued, and Gai Longquan's aura was not a problem. Chen Shou inserted it in and disrupted the situation. He had to kill him. He fought in two rounds, and it was very lively.

Chen Zikun said: "No, I have to help."

County Magistrate Liu advised him: "Bandits and dogs bite them, we can just take advantage of the profits. If you want to take action, wait until they kill each other and then take action."

Chen Zikun said: "If someone comes to help us, we must be righteous. I will go back. Yan Su, you and County Magistrate Liu will protect the city and never let others in."

County Magistrate Liu asked in confusion: "Are you talking about reinforcements coming from Jiangnan?"

Chen Zikun said: "Yes, no matter what you say, you can't let them in."

"Okay, I understand." County Mayor Liu agreed, and Chief of Staff Yan nodded.

By the riverside, the sound of cannons and the sound of gunfire was dense, but Nie Waizui didn't take it seriously at all. He started to eat breakfast in the tent. The head of the bushes were made from the pan stall, and three eggs were sprinkled with chopped green onions. It was so fragrant. With the hot wheat-corn porridge, he ate it and ate it. He took the towel handed by the maid and wiped the hand around. He still touched the little maid's undeveloped chest.

The little maid was only thirteen or fourteen years old and was so shocked that she jumped back.

Captain Nie smiled and said, "I'm still young, I'll love you when you grow up."

After saying that, he shouted: "Adminton!"

"have!"

"How was the battle outside?"

"If you go back to the regiment commander, someone will disrupt the situation and the bandits will withdraw."

"Oh, okay, let's go, this regiment commander will visit Nantai in person."

"yes!"

Commander Nie's means of transportation was a slide rod, two bamboo poles tied with a rattan chair, and sat on it shaking. He was so happy that the guards followed closely with a large umbrella, and a large group of people rushed towards Nantai County.

Three hundred men drove to the city, and the adjutant stepped forward and shouted: "Why don't you put down the suspension bridge quickly, our Captain Nie will arrive."

County Magistrate Liu lay on the top of the city and saw hundreds of soldiers below, wearing hats and cross-body rifles. He was the first to be an adjutant, with a arrogant face. The person lying on the slide pole behind him was probably the commander Nie from the provincial army. Seeing him wearing white silk trousers and jackets, I wonder if the rich man from his family had come for a trip.

"This sir, please set up defenses outside the city." County Mayor Liu said with a smile.

It makes sense that Chen Zikun refused to let the provincial army soldiers enter the city. Nowadays, soldiers are much more harmful than bandits. At most, they use combs to pass through the bandits. It is like using combs to pass through the soldiers. Any good things in the city can be ruined.

The adjutant was annoyed when he heard this: "Grass! We came to save you from all the way, let us bask in the sun! What are you doing, come down for me! Believe it or not, I will break you!"

County Magistrate Liu quickly apologized: "Sir, please calm down. I am Liu Youjin, the county magistrate of this county. The bandits have just left and the people are still in shock. They really can't stand the boss's power. Please wait for a moment. The county will bring the gentry to work hard. In any case, the brothers will not let their brothers go for nothing."

When the adjutant heard that it was the county magistrate, his face calmed down a little. He ran back happily and saluted: "The regiment commander, County Magistrate Nantai said, let us garrison outside the city."

"Damn, are the guys in your hands burning sticks? They come and wield them at any time. What do we think we are?" Captain Nie said furiously. Although he knew that there was a military guard in the city with the title of major general, the common sense of being a senior official to crush people at the first level is not practical here. Whoever has a soldier in his hands is the boss.

A group of soldiers suddenly became noisy, and some of them had a bad temper even shouted to attack the city. County Magistrate Liu and Chief of Staff Yan were helpless. The other party was a provincial army and could not fight, but if you put it in, you were afraid that the people would suffer.

While he was wandering, a group of local gentry came hurriedly. The leader was Li Juren. Since Xia Dalong suffered a stroke, he has become the leader of the gentry in Nantai County. His every move is even more than Xia Dalong's former style.

Li Juren said: "County magistrate, I heard that the official army has arrived, why didn't I open the city gate?"

Liu Youjin smiled bitterly and said, "I must not open this city gate. If I put them in and disturb the people, I can't afford it."

Juren Li paused with his cane and said, "The county magistrate is such a bad word. After all, the official army is an official army. It has the constraints of the superiors, and has military discipline and national laws. Besides, now is not the time to say that. There are no soldiers in our county, and the only ones that can rely on are the provincial army in Jiangnan. If they offend them, the bandits will attack the city next time, who will rescue them?"

The other gentry stroked their beards and nodded, saying yes. Mr. Qin said, "We understand your difficulties. If a soldier does not disturb the people, it will not be called a soldier. That is a group of hungry dogs. But if we keep them enough, we can keep them even if they are hungry dogs."

Boss Lin also said: "This is the reason. Blackmailing officers and soldiers are much better than bandits massacres in the city. The villagers really can't stand the tossing."

Seeing that everyone said this, County Magistrate Liu was also in trouble and looked at Yan Su: "Chief of Staff, what do you think?"

Yan Su said helplessly: "Then let Commander Nie bring his guards in. It is better for the army to enter the city, otherwise I will not be able to explain when the guards come."

County Magistrate Liu said: "Then let it go, open the door."

The city gate creaked open, the suspension bridge was lowered, and County Mayor Liu Chief of Staff Yan brought the gentry of the county to greet the city gate. There was a group of drummers behind him, and the suona gongs and drums were played together, which was a festive atmosphere.

Commander Nie got off the slide rod, surrounded by the adjutant and the horseman to the city gate, and bowed reservedly: "Everyone, Nie Jinku is one step late, which makes you scared."

County Magistrate Liu hurriedly said, "As soon as the army of Captain Nie arrived, the bandits collapsed without fighting. All the people of Nantai were grateful."

Nie Jinku said: "Don't panic, fellow villagers. My surname is Nie, you will be safe. Brothers, come to the city and take over the defense!"

The large group of people was about to open into the city gate. Yan Su hurriedly stopped in front: "Captain Nie, the bandits have not yet escaped. Listen, the guardian is still fighting fiercely with them. If you send a team of people to attack from the side at this time, you will definitely be able to eliminate the bandits and eliminate future troubles forever."

As if to prove his words, a tight gunshot came from afar, but Nie Jinku seemed to have not heard it.

He looked at Yan Su's epaulette and laughed: "It's the Chief of Staff. I have been familiar with military books since I was a child. There is a saying that "Don't chase a poor dog." This is the case. It's more important to protect the people. Brothers, go to the city."

The troops of the three hundred provinces rushed in and rushed in. The gentry of the county welcomed him. The white-bearded man who liked to recite poems and did the right thing to say, shaking his head and shaking his head: "The remaining people's tears are gone in the dust, and I look at the royal army in the south for another year."

There was a series of loud bangs, thundering.
Chapter completed!